1964-02-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A R?GULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND POA'D OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS,
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1964, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC
SCHOOL, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:50 P.M. All present stood and
recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and the
following were found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, '.+eiskopf, Huxhold, Frank
'dABS,,NT: None
Trustee Marsh moved the minutes of the January 16, 1964 meeting be approved. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee '+Jeiskopf read Warrant #73. Trustee Racette moved 'warrant #73 be approved in
the amount of $5,475.12. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee deiskopf gave the Finance Committee Report. Requests for the Police Tests,
Squad Car lettering, First Aid Kit, and Insurance were approved.
Charles 4ilhelm, Plan Commission Chairman, gave his report. The Plan Commission
recommends the annexation of the re-submission of Glen Grove as shown in Plate (A)
and the zoning of the re-submission as shown in Plate (B). They also recommend
the annexation of the Taggert property on the northeast corner of BG Raod and Dundee
Road and a zoning of B-3 on said property.
Trustee Huxhold stated the Fire Department has been meeting every Sunday. The
Volunteer Fire Department would like to refinance the pumper at the h4heeling Trust
and Savings Bank and would like the "blessing" of the Board. This is to be
discussed under new business. President Farrington stated that the Pumper must
come out of the barn since it was not one of the buildings the Village was given
use of and insurance liability falls on someone else.
OLD BUSINESS
President Farrington then stated he wished to publicly apologize to Trustee Marsh
for things he said at the last board meeting which may have been "out-of-order". Trustee
Marsh thanked him.
Discussion followed on the Bowling Alley. President Farrington stated that the proprieters
have stated they will not allow any alcoholic beverages within the pool hall. In
addition, they are instituting a membership whereby those entering the pool hall
must be eighteen. He stated he can see no cause to withdraw the liquor license
for the lounge since they have not served liquor to minors. Trustees Rueckel and
6ti'eiskopf stated there were few people in the pool room when they looked in and all
were over 18 years of age. Trustee Frank stated that since the pinball machines
do not pay off and are not used for gambling, he can see no harm in their being there.
.President Farrington stated the citizens should be aware of the fact that the
Recreation Association sponsors bowling every Saturday morning for children. The
bowling alley has on occasion allowed blind people to bowl at no charge and last
Labor Day, they allowed the Navy Band to bowl free of charge. Judge Porter stated
that in talking to one of the proprieters, they have offered the use of the
theater space on Saturday Afternoons for teen dances.
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Trustee Marsh then reported on the progress of the Committee to hire a fuiltime
policeman. He stated that 8 applicants took the test on February 1st and were
interviewed on February 5th. An executive session of the Board was held before
this meeting and 3 applicants ware interviewed. He moved that the Board hire
at the rank of Lieutenant, Arlie L. Page of 537 Wayne, JJheeling, as the first
fuiltime police officer. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Trustee Marsh thanked the members of the Committee - Father Ballweber, Mr. Kenneth
Gill and Mr. Ken Graham. President Farrington thanked all those who applied for the
job stating it is difficult for the Board to make a selection when there are a
number of applicants and only one job to fill. Trustee Marsh moved that the salary
be $6,750.00 per year. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Frank then reported on a meeting with Judge Sullivan. It was a meeting
which will be held regularly with representatives of the Villages until all the
problems are worked out. After explaining the difficulty of daytime court, a
partial solution was arrived at - traffic cases could be held in Arlington Heights
on Saturday morning if the Village would be willing to pay the necessary clerk costs.
The Judge stated it would cost approximately $50.00 a month for one Saturday. He
would send a letter verifying the date and cost. The Village must also appoint a
Village Prosecutor. Trustee Rueckel moved that the Board authroize an expenditure
not to exceed $50.00 a month, payable to the court system, to be used for payment of
clerk costs for Saturday court once a month in Arlington Heights. Trustee Marsh
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Weiskopf moved the
board appoint Mr. Raysa, Village Prosecutor. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and
it was unanimously carried. President Farrington made the appointment. Judge Porter
is to follow up on the letter.
President Farrington stated that he and John Hooper met with Mr. Seymour Simon to
discuss the routing of Lake-Cook Road through the Glen Grove Subdivision. There
appeared to be no Articular objection to the route of the highway but it was stated
the the curves be designed according to speed standards and that the portion of the
road that juts out into Lake County be paid by the Village or someone other than Cook
County. Cook County is bearing the total cost of the road and therefore cannot put
it into Lake County. Trustee Frank questioned whether this means the County would
pay for the highway through Glen Grove. President Farrington stated it did not,
the project was scheduled for sometime in the next two years and then only if funds
are available. Another meeting is being confirmed to discuss the possibility of
matching County funds to build a bridge over the Creek and the realignment of Buffalo
Grove Road.
The letter to Pezzette from the Public Improvements Committee has been answered and
they will remove the backhoe as soon as possible. The dam on the Creek has been
114.0 removed.
A discussion followed on increase in building permit fees. There will be a need for
a fuiltime inspector and if the budget presented by the Commissioner is realistic
the $100.00 fee is not enough. Trustee 'deiskopf stated the Commissioner took back
the budget and will resubmit it. fiction was deferred until then.
Judge Porter stated he has 6 citizens who are interested and willing to donate time
to work on the Ordinance Committee. He will have a full report by the next board
meeting as well as the names of the members.
Payment of the engineering Fee for improvements in Unit 6 has been received.
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President Farrington stated that he and Trustee Marsh attended an Arlington Heights
Board Meeting because they are considering annexation of 400 acres lying south of
Dundee Road and west of Arlington Heights and 79 acres on the north side of Dundee
Road on the Northeast corner of Wilke Road if extended. He stated they presented
argument on behalf of the Village asking them to reconsider not only zoning but
setting Dundee Road as their northern boundary. He stated that anyone interested in
"fighting" this should attend the next board meeting on February 17th in Arlington
Heights.
President Farrington stated the Post Office consolidation is being worked on. Addresses
north of Dundee Road between Arlington rieights, and Route 83 will be moved from
rural Arlington to the 4ieeling Mail route. tdhen there is 50% occupancy in the newest
section of Buffalo Grove, door to door delivery will be made.
Trustee Marsh moved the proposed Peddler & Solicitor Ordinance be taken off the
table,. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee
Marsh moved Ordinance 0-64-1 be passed as submitted. Trustee Racette seconded the motion.
Following discussion, it was found that the fee for solicitors had been omitted.
Therefore, Trustee Frank moved the Ordinance be tabled. Trustee Rueckel seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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Trustee Huxhold moved the board authorize the Fire Department to re-finance the
fire truck through the Vdheeling Trust and Savings Bank. Trustee Racette seconded
• the motion. Discussion followed on whether the Village would then assume responsibility
for paynent. Mr. Raysa stated this would be illegal since we cannot establish a
fire department within a District. An agreement similar to the one no in
effect wo_Lld be signed. President Farrington then read a letter from the Attorney
(Doc. #217) regarding the contract of the Fire Department with the Great Lakes
Fire Equipment Company. The Attorney stated there is no personal liability on
the part of prsons signing, therefore, there is no need for a supplemental
document even though those men are no longer in the Department. Upon the recommendation
of the Attorney, Trustee Huxhold withdrew his motion and the seconder his second and
Trustee Rueckel moved that the Village of Buffalo Grove Volunteer Fire Department be
permitted to re-finance the balance due on the fire equipment purchased from Great
Lakes Fire equipment Company via the `heeling Trust & Savings Bank. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Huxhold asked that the Public Improvement Committee check on a rut in front
of 183 St. Mary' s Parkway. Trustee Racette stated it has been called to his attention
and the engineer will check it also.
Trustee Huxhold asked whether there was any further report from the Park Commission
regarding the park program of last summer. The report is being finalized. Mr.
Derek Palmer stated the feasibility of starting another program this year is being
studied. The Committee is being expanded.
Trustee Marsh asked for a 5 minute recess. A recess was called. The Board members
conferred in an executive session. The meeting was reconvened.
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Trustee Frank asked that the Chairman of the Public Improvement Committee contact
Public Service to see if the Village could be serviced by more than 1 feed line.
He stated that because of an accident the entire Village was out of power for
four hours. He stated that this could be very dangerous especially in case of
a fire. Ceustioned as to whether the Village was out of water, Trustee Frank stated
it was not but pressure was low for a short time. President Farrington stated
that there a 3 lines but because of the nature of the accident, lines were
crossed which resulted in complete loss of po-,,er. He also stated that there is
a work order going through to have the Village broken up into sections whereby
Lo/ if there is a failure, only a segment will be blacked out and the balance will
have power. President Farrington stated a letter asking for clarification of what
happened could be written.
President Farrington then read a letter from the Public Service Company (Doc. #218)
stating electricity for municipal lighting at 1416 Dundee Road would be free-of-charge
in accordance with the Ordinance passed on April 10, 195B.
Trustee Rueckel stated he again wished to emphasize the importance of the Jaycees
survey and asked everyone's full cooperation.
Trustee ''deiskopf moved the Finance Committee be authorized a sum of $25.00 to
purchase a tape embosser for tagging equipment. Trustee Frank stated he would
furnish one when needed.
Trustee Weiskopf moved we authorize a sum not to exceed $35.00 for a First Aid
Kit for the New Squad Car. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Trustee Weiskopf moved the board authorize a sum not to exceed $30.00 for lettering
of the new Squad Car. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee 'aeiskopf moved the Board authorize a sum of $404.00 for insurance on the new
Squad Car. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee aeiskopf moved the Board accept the policy to pay for employees injured
in duty and who are covered under workmen' s compensation policy to be reimbursed
the combination of workmen's compensation and Village funds to $75.00 per week
or 70% of the amount of pay lost, which ever is greater. Trustee Marsh seconded
the motion. Discussion followed. Trustee Frank questioned the potential
liability to the Village and asked whether it meant the Police Department only.
Trustee Marsh stated all persons whether on a voluntary of non-voluntary basis
working for the Village are covered under workmen's compensation excluding
elected officials. Trustee Frank felt it should be left to be decided in
individual cases, as the need arises. Since it is an undetermined amount and
there is no appropriation, legality of the motion is questionable. Trustee Weiskopf
Lo/withdrew his motion and Trustee Marsh his second. Trustee Rueckel suggested the
investigation of insurance along these lines.
There being no further business Trustee Marsh moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee
Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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Time: 11:40"P.M.
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