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1963-12-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR METING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1963, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8:10 P.M. All stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present: President Farrington; Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, aeiskopf, Huxhold, Frank ABSENT: None Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of the meeting of December 5, 1963 be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: TRustees Rueckel, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Racette In the absence of the Treasurer, Trustee Weiskopf read the Treasurer's report. Cash in the bank as of November 30, 1963 is $33,157.45, Motor Fuel Tax Allotment of $26,960.52. Trustee aeiskopf then gave the Finance Committee Report. They recommend purchase of one set of Illinois Revised Statute now, and purchase of the second if it cannot be obtained free. They recommend an authorization of $100.00 - $40.00 of it to repair the fire truck guage, remainder to be used at the discretion of Trustee Huxhold. Recommendation for a fulltime policeman's salary was - Patrolman - 5700 to start $6600 maximum; Chief $6300 to start $7500 maximum. It was intended that the maximum be reached over a 3 year period and include both length of service and merit increases. Public Improvement Chairman, Trustee Racette stated snow plowing is underway and 200 bags of salt have been ordered and delivered. OLD BUSINESS President Farrington then stated that the pre-annexation agreement was not ready for execution because the attorneys did not reach agreement on wording of certain items. He asked whether there were any questions from the audience regarding Glen Grove. Mr. Murray Conzelman, an attorney from Waukegan was recognized. He stated he was representing the .la-Vernon High School district and the Kildeer Countryside School District. He asked for a meeting with the President and Trustees to discuss plans in detail and present their comments before any action is taken. President Farrington stated they would be happy to sit down and listen to the Lake County officials. Trustee Marsh objected stating this has been under discussion for over a year and a half and the holidays Were close at hand.*Trustee Frank suggested it be discussed now but Mr. Conzelman stated he needed time to gather his facts as he had only received the information the day before and Lake County Plan Commission had heard about it only a few weeks ago. Plan Commission Chairman, Chuck Wilhelm read a letter from the Lake County Plan Commission stating they inspected the Glen Grove plan and found "no quarrels" with it. The letter was dated July 3, 1963. President Farrington questioned the "llth hour rush". A meeting was scheduled for 8 o'clock Monday, December 30th at the school.y Trustee Racette asked where they were 18 months ago when it was first discussed. 2 The Solicitor and Peddler Ordinance has not yet been reviewed by the Police and Traffic Committee. The Traffic -'rdinance has not been prepared by the Attorney as yet. Equipment lists have not yet been received by the Clerk from the Department heads. President Farrington then read a letter from Isham, Lincoln, & Beale (Doc. #212) regarding the adequacy of John Hooper's Feasibility Report as a basis for issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds for the Glen Grove subdivision. Copies will be furnished to the Trustees for their review before action is taken, if any is required. President Farrington stated that a meeting was held with officials of Buffalo Utility to discuss points of a proposed possible franchise. There were eight points proposed. 1. The Utility will agree to a $5000 minimum a year rebate not $10,000 2. There was substantial agreement to dedicating and renovating the farm house west of the bowling alley 3. They agreed to service all areas annexed 4. They agreed to dedicate the "peat-bog" 5. Water would be supplied to industrial sites at a rate of .35 per 1000 gallons 6. X $'s per connection was not agreed upon; it was dismissed as being impractical and un- economical 7. Reduction of water rates was not too encouraging but if at any time an increase is sought, it will be discussed with the Village $. Contributions will not be amortized through the Commerce Commission for rate increase but must be for depreciation. Water for Village Governmental useage will be donated in the park and metered in buildings and sold for .35 per 1,000. Further discussions will be had after the first of the year. The Lental Health Association will be collecting in the Village on January 17th. NEW BUSINESS President Farrington requested authorization of $100.0C to be used in the park for the skating pond. Trustee Huxhold moved that we. authorize $100 for use in the park for the skating pond. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then read a letter from the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals stating zoning of the429 acres located on the northeast corner of Dundee Road and Jilke Road (if extended) from R3 to Ll, R3 to B4 and R3 to B2 has been granted on December 13, 1963. Correction: 79 acres instead of 29 acres. c() 3 A letter was received from the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission requesting an appropriation of $50.00 in support of metropolitan planning services for 1964. Trustee Marsh moved the board authorize an appropriation of $50.00 to the NEIl1&PC. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh moved that an appropriation of $25.00 be sent to Kay''s Animal Shelter. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously-•carried. President Farrington read a letter of resignation from William J. ©!.Daniel of the Police Department. Trustee Weiskopf moved the resignation be .accepted. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington then read a letter from Edward T. Saint, Jr. (Doc. #213) stating he slipped and fell at the east corner of Diane and Bernard-while delivering mail. The letter was referred to the Attorney. Trustee Racette moved the authorization of $233.00 be approved for the purchase of salt. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Racette moved the board authorize the sum of $6.00 an hour for the use of a pickup truck for spreading salt. Trustee Rueckel seconded the motion. Discussion was had on the merits of such, a truck versus a Country Service truck. Roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Weiskopf, Huxhold NAYS: Trustees Marsh, Frank Trustee Weiskopf moved an authorization of $100.00 be made for the fire department. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and the.motion was unanimously carried. Trustee libiskopf moved $25.00 be authorized for the purchase of Illinois revised Statutes. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Frank asked if we sign the pre-annexation agreement, do we automatically approve zoning of Glen Grove. President Farrington stated if it is the zoning the plan commission has agreed on and the board agrees on prior to then, it would be part of the pre-annexation agreement. Trustee Racette moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Marsh seconded. There was a question from the floor (audience) therefore the motion and second were withdrawn. Police Chief DeKneef requested authorization for several copies of the Illinois Criminal Code .'61 and '63 revisions and Criminal Procedures. Trustee Marsh moved the board authorize a sum not to exceed $25.00 for said Code and Procedures. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. Ch roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh NAYS: Trustees Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank, President Farrington Chief DeKneef then questioned the existence of a public intoxication ordinance and the updating of our existing ordinances. No action had been taken on it since the Attorney has not made a complete recommendation. Plowing of streets was then discussed. Trustee Rueckel stated he would appreciate a call from the Police Department at any time of night when there is an excess of 2" and the plow is needed. 4 Trustee Huxhold moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President wished everyone present a Merry Christmas. j 1 ft,K2///-/e--e S 'Villa ' rz-e/ k