1964-01-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK
AND LAKE, ILLINOIS HELD THRUSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1964, IN THE
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8: 15 P.M. All present
stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. On roll call the following were found
present:
L./President Farrington; Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, u+eiskopf, Huxhold
ABSENT: Trustee Frank (arrived 8:35 P.M.)
Trustee Racette moved the minutes of the meeting of January 2, 1964 be approved. Trustee
Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, VJeiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Marsh
In the absence of the treasurer, Trustee Weiskopf read the treasurer's report. Cash in
bank at the end of December was $30,873.56; MFT allotment $28,632.56.
Public Improvements Commiteee has their budget in rough form. A letter will be written
to the Buffalo Utility Company regarding the dam on the Creek with a copy to go to
the Division of Waterways on LaSalle street. They are completing their sidewalk report.
The Plan Commission met on November 26th and December 6th and held a public hearing on
January 9th regarding the Taggert annexation and zoning petition. One member of the
public attended and the petitioners were also absent. The Plan Commission's budget
was submitted. They also submitted a report on the revised preliminary plat of Unit
Seven (Doc. #214) Discussion followed regarding the Taggert Petition. The petitioners
have requested a B-4 Zoning but verbally agreed to a Br..3. President Farrington suggested
the Plan Commission contact the petitioners and get the agreement to a B-3 in writing.
Fire and Helath Committee Chairman requested that the board go over the food and food
establishment ordinance. Discussion followed regarding the personal liability of the
men who signed the contract to purchase the pumper and are no longer on the fire department
since they did not sign the addendum. Mr. Raysa is to draw up a document which will
state that the department will reimburse the men if something happens to the pumper so
that they will not be held personally liable. Mr. Raysa stated the seller has to
consent to this type of document.
Trustee Frank arrived and was present for the meeting.
Trustee Marsh, Chairman of the Police and Safety Committee stated the budget for the
forthcoming year will be delivered to the Finance Committee as soon as possible. He
stated they discussed certain revisions that will be necessary in our ordinances because
of the change in the law. A meeting will be held at the home of Ed Janas, 377 Lincoln
Terrace at 7:30 on February 13th for the purpose of updating the ordinances. Judge Porter
and Mr. Raysa were requested to attend. They recommend adoption of Chapter 38 of the
Illinois revised Statutes by reference. Mr. Raysa stated some portions will have to be
amended- this will also be discussed at the meeting. The Peddler & Solicitor Ordinance
is ready for passage. a load limit on streets was also discussed. Their recommendation
is 5 tons but final recommendation should be made by the Public Improvement Committee.
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A total of 9 applications have been received for the fulltime officer and as soon
as the examinations that were ordered arrive, the tests will be given, interviews
made, and a recommendation given to the board. Vehicle stickers are due February 15th.
Discussion followed on the effect of the Blue Ballot on Buffalo Grove. Night and
Saturday court has been abolished. Arresting officers must appear, therefore they
have to take off from their regular positions to testify. This not only creates a
hardship to the Village for reimbursing salaries, but employers will frown on continued
absence to testify at court. The Committee recommends that the board appeal to
l f Judge Boyle for some relief. The feeling was that perhaps a resolution should be sent
to Judge Boyle. President Farrington suggested that the resolution ask Judge Boyle
to return Buffalo Grove to the same status it had prior to the effective date of the
amendment at least until the expiration of the Magistrates term. Mr. Raysa stated
he was sure that Judge Boyle was fully aware of the trials and tribulations of the
small communities. He stated that he would like to become a part of trying to find
out what we can really do and minimize the work connected with it. Trustee Marsh
stated that ev ry day of delay is a further hardship on the Village and the police force.
Judge Porter stated that District #2 which we are a part of is an experimental district
for a 90 day period to work out the "bugs". There will be a meeting on January 18th
a 1 o' clock at 8333 Lincoln in Skokie for the purpose of discussing this. Mr. Raysa
requested permission to attend to find out more of what the amendment was about.
Permission was granted. Since it was the general feeling of the board that Judge
Boyle should be notified by resolution, President Farrington directed that Trustee Frank
and Trustee Marsh draw up the resolution for immediate sending and it be followed up
by a personal interview. Trustee Frank stated he would request Mr. Raysa' s assistance
and thought the personal interview should include the President of the Village. Trustee
Frank moved that the Resolution be passed. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it
was unanimously carried.
President Farrington then stated that nearly a year ago he and several members of the
board ran on a ticket called the "Homeowners" and one of the planks of the platform
and an item mentioned most frequently was the hiring of a fulltime policeman. He stated
that one year to accomplish this is entirely out of bounds and hoped that if at all
possible, by the end of the month, a name he recommended to the board and a fulltime
policeman hired. He stated if the Committee has been unable to get together, the
matter should be referred to the board for action.
Trustee Marsh stated that the committee has been in existence for working purposes for
four months. He stated the matter of a fulltime policeman was started in 1958 so it is
not just the past year, and he resents criticism of the committee. He stated the
examination will be given, interviews made and a final recommendation made to the board
which he expects will be defeated as have other things.
President Farrington stated that prior to the last election, there was nev.:r a committee
for the purpose of hiring a fulltime policeman. He stated it was talked about but at
the time it was not financially possible to do so. He stated we are in the first month
of the new year the committee first sat down to discuss thi_,gs in the summer. In
talking to members, they have received only 2 phone calls during the last 8 weeks to
get together. 1,11 this time the board has prodded the committee. He stated it is
not the intent to cast criticism on the committee except for the fact that we do have
to hire a fulltime policeman. Trustee Marsh stated the President should do it since he
seemed to enjoy taking over committees without previous notice to the Committee Head.
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President Farrington stated since this has been started It should becompleted. He
stated he spends five nights a week and many hours over the weekend devoted to the
Village and it irks him to have someone say he should do it. There are other members
of the Board. He stated he would hate to put to a vote in the Police Department opinion
on reports to the board or the follow through on requests because he is aware of
what the answer would be. He stated he has no intention of taking over any committee,
but will take over a committee that is not functioning.
Trustee Marsh stated that the committee is made up of the Chief, 2 members at
large, and himself and reports are tended at every meeting. President Farrington
stated that the adoption of Chapter 38 of the IRS has been discussed since last summer
and the Judicial amendment is now effective. Trustee Marsh stated that Mr. Raysa
has not prepared the necessary ordinance to adopt it by reference. President Farrington
stated the Attorney is retained as legal counsel not to draft ordinances. The
Committees should prepare them.
Trustee Marsh stated that under the circumstances, he submits his resignation as
Chairman of the Police and Traffic Committee. 'questioned as to which committee he
would rather serve on, he stated none, he will"flit around". in the same vein,
he wished to submit his resignation from the fulltime policeman committee. President
Farrington asked whether he would reconsider and see the project through. Trustee
Marsh stated under one condition, that all matters be referred through the Committee
instead of over the committee and no meetings be called without his knowledge and
everything be handled in the proper manner. He stated that as President, President
Farrington should insist that requests be channeled through in the proper manner.
President Farrington stated the request is reasonable provided the Committee Head
will get off dead center.
A five minute recess was called.
Meeting was reconvened and Trustee Frank stated that as senior trustee he has sat on
the board since the first meetings and observed many heated arguments, most times
being on one side or the other but personalities were never interjected into the
discussion. He felt both President Farrington and Trustee Marsh owed the board an
apology for subjecting them to "bar room tactics". He stated that if the President
is dissatisfied with the activities of a Commitee Head, he should transfer him, or
the Committee Head should submit his resignation but it should not be argued out at
a board meeting. He stated he fu..ly associates himself with the President, since
there is no one who has been more critical of the committee for a fulltime policeman
than himself and Trustee Rueckel. He stated, however, he did not think the Committees
or anyone on the board is competent enough to draft ordinances. He stated if the
Attorney does not receive enough compensation to attend all meetings and draft
ordinances, his retainer should be increased. President Farrington stated he wo_dd
apologize to the board but stated the remarks were not directed personally and
j the two should be divorced. He hoped to go out friends on the other side of the table.
President Farrington stated that he did not think it was fair to ask the attorney to
start from scratch in writing ordinances but a committee should draft their recommendations
and submit them to the attorney for finalizing. He directed Mr. Raysa to prepare
a schedule of rates. Trustee Marsh also apologized to the Board.
Officer Mayer stated that perhaps it would be advisable to check other communities and
Villages to see what they have done about Chapter 38, whether they have adopted it in
its entirety or not. President Farrington stated this is what a committee should do.
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OLD BUSIN'sSS
The new Peddler and Solicitor Ordinance was then discussed. Trustee Larsh called out the
sections in which the Police & Traffic Committee had recommended changes. Following
discussion and since there seemed to be many questions from board members, Trustee
Rueckel moved the ordinance be tabled to the next meeting. Trustee huxhold seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
iMr. Raysa stated that rather than go to the trouble of amending our Traffic Ordinance
in refrence to school buses, we will in effect adopt UART by revamping our numbers
as other Villages have done.
There are a few equipment lists missing.
No money has been received from the developer of Unit 6 for improvements. The President
directed the Clerk to send a second invoice.
New Residents were reminded that January 21st is the last day to register in the Village
for voting.
President Farrington requested that residents be cooperative with the Jaycees survey.
It is being done in connection with what information is required by the Industrial
Committee to compile data to attract industry.
President Farrington questioned the status of the bill to the Satellite Company.
Trustee Rueckel moved we pay up to the amount authorized. Trustee fiuxhold seconded
the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows:
AYsS: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Huxhold, President Farrington
NAYS: Trustees Marsh, ' eiskopf, Frank
President Farrington stated there is no change in negotiations between the Village and
Glen Grove or the Village and Buffalo Utility since the last board meeting.
President Farrington then stated he wished to express apologies to one of the Officers
of the Police force who was injured in a scuffle and spend 10 days in the hospital. No
board member including himself contacted Officer Bernard Mayer and the President hoped
Officer Mayer would overlook this. He asked whether his insurance payments had been
resolved and Officer Mayer stated they had.
President Farrington reminded residents that any street lights or gas lights that are
out should be reported to the Police Departm. nt and they in turn will notify the proper
authorities.
President Farrington then read a letter (Doc# 215) from Ed Saint in which were enclosed
two hills for damage to his uniform and underclothes due to a fall on the corner of
Diane..:and Bernard. Discussion followed as to whether the Village is liable and whether
payment would constitute admittance of liability. Trustee Marsh stated there is no
legal liability on the part of the Village in this instance, legal liability would
indicate that the Village was negligent and must clear all sidewalks of ice and snow.
He stated he was unalterably opposed to making payment for a circumstance of this nature.
Trustee Racette stated a piece of sidewalk is missing where the mailman fell because
a pole was there when the sidewalk was poured. The pole has been removed and Trustee
Frank had stated the sidewalk would be replaced in September.
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Trustee Huxhold moved that the bill be paid through the attorney so he can take what-
ever steps are necessary to obtain a release. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and
on roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Rueckel, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS: Trustees Racette, Marsh
Trustee Racette moved we bill the developer for the exact amount. Trustee Marsh seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Frank stated he was not sure whether
the bill would be collectable since the street lamp was there when the sidewalk was put in.
Trustee Huxhold suggested the public improvement committee put a barracade there.
Trustee Weiskopf suggested it be filled with gravel or sand.
NEW BUSINESS
President Farrington requested Trustee Marsh and the Police & Safety Committee to check
into the curfew ordinance to see; if it coincides with surrounding Villages.
'questioned as to the possibility of another certificate of deposit, Trustee Weiskopf
stated he would not recommend it since payment of the new squad car will deplete
the working balance.
President Farrington requested the Finance Committee meet with the Chief of Police
and Trustee Marsh to determine a possible increase for the police answering service.
Mrs. Karling is presently performing the service and must remain at home all day, every-
day for little compensation. She is considering resigning.
President Farrington also requested the Finance Committee to determine how much
interest has been received from Certificates of Deposit.
Discussion followed regarding minors in the Billiard Room of the Pro Bowl. Trustee
Frank noted that the Village has no ordinance regulating minors or minimum age in
pool rooms. He stated he saw nothing wrong in teen-agers going in and playing pool
in the afternoon. President Farrington stated he has noticed teen-agers in there late
at night giving the appearance of a hangout. Trustee Frank stated maybe the attraction
is the 4 o'clock liquor licese. Trustee Weiskopf stated we should enforce "no
alcoholic beverages" in the pool room. Trustee Rueckel questioned whether the curfew
ordinance could correctthis. Officer B. Mayer stated there have been alcoholic
beverages in the pool room and there is an element there that is making the pool room
a meeting place for "hoods". President Farrington stated the police and safety
committee should look into it. Trustee Weiskopf suggested that each member of the
board visit the pool room for observation. Trustee Frank stated that since it seems
to be a potential danger spot and of concern to the Police Department, a letter should
be written to the proprieters of the bowling alley alerting them of our and the
i police department's concern regarding the situation. Trustee Marsh stated that since
two officers have been injured at the bowling alley, he feels definite steps should be
taken to prvent further injury or possible loss of life.
President Farrington stated there has been a complaint about a backho, used by Pezzette
left on a lot on Raupp north of Mohawk as being a nuisance and attracting children.
He requested the Public Improvement Committee look into it. Trustee Frank suggested
they write a letter asking Pezzette to remove it as it is not unusual to leave a piece
of equipment at the last job site during the winter months.
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Judge Porter was recognized and cited the fact that youngsters are allowed to play the
pin ball machines and questioned whether something could be done about this. Trustee
Frank stated that since the bowling alley seems to be becoming a dangerous spot and
in view of the fact that other Villages have attempted to get the County to cut back
on closing hours for liquor licenses, the Police & Safety Committee should also
investigate the possibility of amending the closing hours for the betterment of the
Village. President Farrington stated that he, as liquor commissioner, would investigate
this but he also stated that it is his understanding that the complaints to the Police
Department eminating from the bar are at a minimum.
Trustee Racette then suggested the possibility of reducing truck sticker fees for
next year so that 3/4 ton trucks and below pay $10.00 rather than $15.00 since a lot
of families use the pick-up trucks as "second" cars.
President Farrington then read a letter of resignation from S. Kaizer, Civil Defense
Director (Doc. 216) Trustee Frank moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee 1deiskopf
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Frank moved the
President not appoint another Director. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. Trustee
Marsh moved the motion be tabled. There being no second roll was called on the
original motion and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Racette, Frank
NAYS: Trustees Rueckel, Marsh, deiskopf, Huxhold
President Farrington announced that next Tuesday, January 21st at 7:30 P.M. there will
be a meeting with Glen Grove at the tticott School.
Trustee Frank then stated that in view of the fact that there has been publication
of the serious health hazard cigarette smoking is, it would be a good time to remind
Police to redouble their efforts regarding purchasing of cigarettes by minors.
Trustee Frank then stated he had several questions regarding Glen Grove. He asked
Mr. Raysa if by approving the pre-annexation agreement, we are approving zoning according
to Exhibit A, are we also approving the plat as a preliminary plat of the subaivision.
Mr. Raysa said no, they must still submit a plat. Trustee Frank then stated that
if the drainage ditch will be seriously overloaded as per the Engineer' s report because
of Glen Grove annexation and must be reworked, it should be spelled out in the pre-
annexation agreement as to whose obligation it would be.
Discussion following regarding codification of Village Ordinances. Judge Porter
suggested a Committee consisting of himself, Mr. Thorud and other interested citizens
take on the task of r :viewing ordinances. Trustee Frank stated he thought this should
be done by the Village Attorney. President Farrington stated the ground work could
be done by a committee and finalized by the Attorney.
There being no further business, Trustee Racette moved the meeting be adjourned.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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Village 'Cle
Time: Approximately 11:20 P.M.
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