1961-03-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 2, 1961,
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, MARCH
16TH, 1961, AT 8:00 P.M., IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC
SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the following were
found present:
President Bunescu; Trustees Bochniak, Walters, Farrington, McGahan, Frank
Absent: Trustee Dorner
Mr. Huxhold, Chairman of the Plan Commission reported that the comprehensive
amendment to the zoning ordinance is being printed now and he will have
enough copies for the Board by tomorrow.
John Schmalzer, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission reported that
he has a bid from Country Service for leveling and grading at the rate of
650 per cubic yard, which will amount to $1105.00.
Mr. Sch;nalzer further reported that he has received two bids from Georges
Lawn & Garden Co., one in the amount of $1000.00 for seeding, fertilizing
and fine grading; and the other in the amount of $650.00 for Forsythia
bushes.-- Total $1650.00. He stated that Georges Lawn & Garden Co. will
water the grass and guarantee it until the first cutting and will guarantee
the bushes for one year. He further stated that George has insurance covering
himself and his employees.
Trustee McGahan stated that the seed mixture and the type of fertilizer
should be specified in the contract.
A discussion arose on the payment of 1/3rd in advance to Georges Lawn & Garden
Co. It was suggested that the Village purchase the nursery stock and pay for
this when it is delivered, and pay for the labor when the job is completed.
Further discussion followed.
The President read a letter dated January 23, 1961 (Doc. #93) from Skokie
Valley Asphalt Co. to John Hooper, Village Engineer re surfacing on Bernard
Drive, which letter bears the approval of Mr. Hooper.
Trustee Bochniak read a resolution (No. R-61-1) transferring $1000.00 from
"Contractual Services - Park Planning" to "Land Improvement". Thereupon,
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Resolution as read be adopted. Trustee
McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Walters, Bochniak, Farrington, McGahan and Frank
NAYS: None
Trustee 7ialters moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of $2800.00
for park improvement. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion.
Trustee Dorner arrived and is present for the meeting.
Discussion followed on the contracts for the park improvement. Thereupon,
Trustee Walters amended his motion by adding to it the words: "and that
the contracts be subject to review by the Village attorney and the Board
before final action". Trustee McGahan seconded the amendment. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Farrington, Bochniak, Walters, Frank, McGahan and Dorner
NAYS: None
The President stated that the ordinance regulating the Police Magistrate' s
salary will be ready for the April meeting.
A resolution (No. R-61-2) appropriating the sum of $687.75 of Motor Fuel
Tax funds was read for approval. Trustee McGahan moved that the resolution
(No. R-61-2) as read be passed. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Dorner, McGahan, Walters, Bochniak and Farrington.
NAYS: None
The President read Ordinance No. 0-61-6, being an ordinance amending the
Plan Commission Ordinance No. 0-59-24 by increasing the Plan Commission
to 9 members and appointing all members for a term of one year. Trustee
Bochniak moved that Ordinance No. 0-61-6 be adopted. Trustee Farrington
seconded the motion.
A discussion followed. Trustee Dorner stated that the Plan Commission
should be appointed for longer terms and perhaps staggered terms. He
further said thatsince the Plan Commission is an important body of the
Village government that he feels they should be given the security of longer
terms in order to function properly.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Walters, Farrington and President Bunescu
NAYS: Trustees McGahan, Frank and Dorner.
Mr. Huxhold, Chairman of the Plan Commission, stated that with the constructing
of the bowling alley and a shopping center in the future, the Plan Commission
felt that a sign ordinance should be on the books. He thereupon presented a
sign ordinance for the approval of the Board. After considerable discussion
Trustee Bochniak moved that discussion on the sign ordinance be tabled.
Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Farrington, Bochniak and Walters
NAYS: None.
Resolution (No. R-61-3) to petition the Metropolitan Sanitary District of
Greater Chicago for de-annexation was read. Following discussion Trustee
McGahan moved that the Resolution ( No. R-61-3 ) be adopted as read.
Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Farrington, Ahlters and
President Bunescu
NAYS: Trustee Bochniak
Mr. Huxhold stated that as you drive south on Raupp Blvd. the two lanes
• narrows down to one lane and that this is a hazard at night.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Village Attorney be directed to appear before
the Illinois Commerce Commission on the 21st of March at the hearing on the
application of the Buffalo Utility Company for the extension into the new
areas, and at this hearing that he express the opinion of the majority of
the Village Board that the Utility Company does note own the existing water
and sewer lines. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Walters, Bochniak, Farrington and McGahan
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Trustees Dorner and Frank
It was stated that the tree with the dutch elm disease has not been cut down.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the building permit fee for the aerial tower on
Lincoln Terrace be waived. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Trustee McGahan moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of $25.00 for
the Building Commissioner to purchase wooden horses and lights for the section
of Raupp Blvd. where it narrows to one lane. Trustee Walters seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Walters, Farrington, Bochniak, Frank and McGahan
NAYS: None.
Trustee Walters moved that the meeting adjourn to March 23, 1961, at
8:00 P.M. in the Louisa May Alcott Public School. Trustee McGahan
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Village Clerk
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