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1961-05-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, TTT.TNOIS, HELD THURSDAY, MAY 4TH, 1961, AT 8:00 P.M., IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, TT T,TNOIS. The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the following were found present: President Bunescu; Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Gillen, Huxhold, Frank Absent: Trustee Walters The Treasurer was called upon for his report. Trustee Walters arrives and is present for the meeting. The Treasurer read his report covering the period from April 6, 1961 thru April 3O 1961, showing cash in bank of $15,913.73 and motor fuel tax allot- went of $8,233.84. Trustee Farrington moved that the minutes of the regular meeting held April 6, 1961, and the minutes of the special meeting held April 27, 1961, be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President presented Mr. Kenneth Gill, Superintendent of the School District, who had accepted the Board's invitation to speak at this meeting on the reason for discontinuing kindergarten and to answer any questions. Mr. Gill stated that five members of the School Board were also present at the meeting and would answer any questions. Mr. Gill stated that the only reason kindergarten is being taken out of this school for the coming year is that there is no room. The school is overloaded and someone has to leave. The School District is arrang- ing to take kindergarten out of all overloaded schools and put it in the two schools where they have room, Sandberg and lhitman. This is the first fall year for kindergarten. The School Board wants it but must take into consideration that this is something new to the District and that is the area that will have to suffer in the beginning. The District expects over 500 registrations for kindergarten next year. Transportation for kindergarten is at the parents' expense. In response to a question, Mr. Gill replied that it would not be advisable to remove grades 5 and 6, and further that if grades 5 and 6 were put into another school that the District would have to bear the cost of transportation, and they are in no financial condition to do this. Mr. Gill stated that the assessed valuation is not climbing sufficiently. The District makes substantial gains each year in assessed valuation, but also makes substantial gains in each child. He handed out a mimeographed sheet (Doc. #96) showing the assessed valuation per pupil since 1950. He stated that the District has tentative plans for a 10 room addition to the Alcott School in approximately 2 years if the assessed valuation in this area permits it. In answer to a question on declaring a moratorium on building (Doc. #96-A), he stated that caution should be used in future annexations until the assessedvaluation catches up, and that industry and commercial should be brought into the area. He stated that he thinks Buffalo Grove is headed in the right direction because of its master plan. Mr. Gill went on to say that only children residing in Buffalo Grove are attending the Alcott School. In reply to a question, he stated that the District must transport children within the 1 mile radius, and children attending St. Joseph's School who must walk under hazardous conditions along routes on which the school bus travels. This is a State law. He replied to a question that the School Board in Illinois and the Illinois Education Association both are working very definitely for revenue reform. After a few more questions, the President and members of the Board thanked Mr. Gill for his interesting and informative 1 talk. v The Presidentspoke on the progress the Village has made in the p g g past three years and spoke of plans for the future. Thereupon, he appointed the following committees: PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE President Bunescu, Chairman Trustee Huxhold James McGahan PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Trustee Farrington, Chairman Trustee Frank FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Bochniak, Chairman Robert Brosius George Cagney PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Trustee Gillen The President also appointed Trustee Gillen as an associate member of the Park Commission, and Trustees Walters and Huxhold as associate members of the Plan Commission. The President further stated that the committees will meet at the School on the following days: 2nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Finance Committee Park and Recreation Commission 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH l / Public Safety Committee v 4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Plan Commission Public Improvements The President stated he would like authorization to publish a pamphlet for distribution to the residents containing the above and other pertinent infor- mation. This was turned over to the Public Relations Committee for consider- ation. 4251 Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gillen, Farrington, Huxhold, Frank, Walters, Bochniak NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize the purchase of a supply cabinet for the Village Clerk. Trustee Farrington seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Walters, Huxhold, Bochniak, Gillen and Farrington. NAYS: None Trustee Bocbniak read Warrant #39. Trustee Walters moved that Warrant #39 in the amount of $2069.61 be approved for payment. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Walters, Farrington, Frank, Gillen, Bochniak NAYS: None Police Magistrate Bauer gave his report for the month of April, 1961, stating he had 20 cases; 16 convictions; 3 dimnissals; 2 continuances and that $144.00 was turned over to the Village Clerk. Chief Barnett read the Police Activities report for the month of April. Gene Racette of the Plan Commission turned in his reports to the President. The President read a letter dated April 10, 1961, from Buffalo Grove Home Builders, Inc., President, addressed to the Plan Commission (Doc. No. 97), requesting a variation of the Fence Ordinance be granted permitting the erection of the fence along Buffalo Grove Road in front of Lots 616 through and including Lot 622. The President read the recommendation of the Plan Commission (Doc. No. 98) that Buffalo Grove Home Builders should be cited for violation of Section #1 and #2 of Ordinance 0-60-2, and that all portions of the fence in violation of Ordinance 0-60-2 be removed at once. The President then read the recommendation of the Plan Commission (Doc. No. 99) recommending that Section 2 of 0-60-2 be amended to permit certain ornamental fences. Discussion followed on the fence erected in front of the model homes. Thereupon, Trustee Walters moved that the recommendation given by the Plan Commission be accepted. Trustee Bochniak suggested that the motion be broken down in two separate motions to cover the two separate points contained in the Plan Commission's Report (Doe. No. 98). Trustee Walters moved that a citation be issued to the ones that constructed the fence in front of the model homes. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Walters NAYS: Trustee Gillen ABSTAIN: Trustee Frank The Chief of Police was directed to issue a citation. The Building Commissioner stated that he must sign the citation, but recommends an amendment to the Fence Ordinance authorizing the Police Department to sign these citations since they patrol the Village and are in a better position to check on fences being erected in front yards. Trustee Walters moved that the second part of the Plan Commission's report be accepted, that is, that the fence be removed and the variation be denied. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Walters NAPES: Trustees Farrington, Gillen, Bochniak ABSTAIN: Trustee Frank Discussion followed on the above actions of the Board. The President asked Mr. Raysa's opinion since the Board had authorized the issuance of a citation and then in a negative manner had granted the variation. Mr. Raysa suggested that the Police Magistrate should take into consideration the fact that the Board has granted the variation. The President stated that the variation should be limited to a certain period of time. Trustee Huxhold recommended an amendment to the Fence Ordinance allowing temporary fences. Trustee Farrington moved that the variation be allowed as a variation for such time as the houses were being used as model homes and that the Arilding Commissioner follow up on this. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Farrington, Gillen, Bochniak, Huxhold NAYS: Trustee Walters ABSTAIN: Trustee Frank The Chief of Police then asked if this fence is on Village property since it is constructed between the sidewalk and the pavement. John Schmalzer, Chairman Park Commission stated that the playground equipment has arrived; that work has been started on the baseball field and on the land- scaping of the picnic area and playground. They plan to have the diAmond ready the end of June. 100 bushes have been put in. The ground is not dry enough so that the grading has been slow in getting started. The Board expressed its gratitude to the Buffalo Grove Women's Club for their contribution of playground equipment. Mr. Venetianer stated that the Building Code Committee is ready to recommend the electrical code. Drafts of the proposed electrical code were given to the Board for its study. Trustee Frank stated that he has received several complaints about a shack that was built at 251 Forest Place. The Building Commissioner stated he would check on this. The President stated that nothing has been done on the rescue squad since the last meeting, but that this should now come under the newly appointed Public Safety Committee. The President stated that the Finance Committee should now take over the work of the Insurance Committee and make recommendations. Civil Defense Director Hupfel was not present and there was no report. Mr. Hooper reported that the streets would be cleaned as soon as the Company's schedule permits. The President stated that he has contacted Mr. Garbacz and he is willing and able to assume the responsibility of Village Maintenance Man. He stated this would now fall under the realmof the public improvement committee. Discussion on an hourly rate and use of equipment. - Trustee Walters commented on the entrance gates at Bernard Drive and said that every one is impressed with them. He asked if there were any further plans for constructing them on St. Mary's Parkway. Trustee Frank said that at the present tine the plans are in abeyance. He is afraid they will be in violation of the Fence Ordinance. The President stated that the Mohawk Trail street signs have been erected. The Village Engineer stated that the curbing and road base that has been marked are to be replaced and then the paving will be done in Unit V. A request was made for volunteers to obtain more signatures on the de-annexation petition. Upon the request and recommendation of the Chief of Police (Doc. No. 100), Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of S110.00 to replace the front springs, shocks and front tires of the emergency vehicle. Trustee Farrington seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Farrington, Bochniak, Gillen, Frank, 'alters, Huxhold NAYS: None. Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the probationary period of Officers Salvatore A. Sansone and William F. Davis has been satisfactorly completed, the President permanently certified them to the position of Special Policeman. Upon the further recommendation of the Chief, the President appointed Ernest E. Weise as Special Policeman on a probationary status. Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Walters, Huxhold, Bochniak, Gillen, Farrington and Frank NAYS: None The President read a letter of resignation from police duty submitted by Officer William L. Breson. Trustee Frank moved that Officer Breson'a resig- nation be accepted. 7Irustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Walters, Frank, Farrington, Gillen and Bochniak NAYS: None Upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Park Commission, the President appointed James Stoltenberg as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission. Trustee Huxhold moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gillen, Farrington, Bochniak, Walters, Huxhold, Frank NAYS: None The President read a letter from Commonwealth Edison Company stating that the street lighting changes in the order of January 20, 1961 have been completed. The President read a letter from the Division of Highways, dated April 24, 1961 (Doc. No. 101) stating that the resolution of March 2, 1961 appropriating $687.75 of motor fuel tax funds for the maintenance of arterial streets has been approved. The President stated that a request for a preannexation zoning hearing had been received from Mr. and Mrs. Wn. Heinzelman and that this has been referred to the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission has set a public hearing for May 12th at 7 P.M. A discussion was had on a microphone system to be used for Board meetings. Trustee Farrington moved that the meeting adjourn to May 12, 1961 at 8:00 P.M. Trustee Walters seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Village Clerk 7'