1961-08-10 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 1961
HELD THURSDAY AUGUST 10, 1961, OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, TTT.TNOIS,
AT 8:00 P.M., IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IM BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the following were
found present:
President Bunescu; Trustees Gillen, Huxhold, Farrington, Frank, Bochniak
Absent: Trustee Walters
Trustee Bochniak read the Finance Committee report. Point II was discussed,
being the acquisition of a used emergency vehicle and a new inhalator.
Mr. Breson reported that he, Tony Good and Tony Brehm had looked at the vehicle;
that Brehm checked out the equipment, took it for a ride, and stated that the
vehicle is in excellent condition; that the only repair needed is $9.00 for
king pins, and the Rescue Squad will put these in; that it is equipped with
everything but a radio - siren, red light, 4 spot lights; that it is a 1953
Chevrolet, 6 cyl., 4 speed transmission, with approximately 32,000 miles; that
it rides as well as the Village's present vehicle. A discussion was had on
purchasing a new vehicle for the police and giving the present vehicle to the
Rescue Squad. Mr. Breson stated that the Wheeling vehicle is preferable because
it has more room. Mr. Breson also stated that it will not require tires for
a year or two; that the present ones are in good condition. Mr. Breson further
stated that they have the men and have elected officers and should be ready
for operation September 1st. The training program will start next week. The
Skokie Fire Department training officer has offered his services to train the
men.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the President be authorized to contact the Village
of .'feeling for the purpose of purchasing their emergency vehicle at a cost
not to exceed $$400.00. Trustee Farrington seconded the motion. On roll call
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Frank, Huxhold, Gillen
NAYS: None
Point III of the Finance Committee report was discussed. The Board indicated
its approval of the use of the maximum rate in the Tax Levy Ordinance to be
�./ presented at the September Board meeting.
Point IX of the Finance Committee report was discussed. A fee of $4.00 for
vehicle licenses purchased after June 30th or July 1 was generally acceptable.
A discussion was had on charging a vehicle license fee to delivery trucks
making regular deliveries in the Village.
Point VII of the Finance report was discussed. The Clerk was asked to
draft a form letter to be sent to all dairies, etc., making deliveries within
the Village, giving them the Village's code number to insure the proper
application of sales tax revenue by the Illinois Dept. of Revenue.
Mr. Marsh was called upon for a report on insurance. He stated that inso-
far as the Rescue Squad is concerned, they are automatically covered in the
General Liability policy now carried by the Village. This will be done by
endorsement. The Clerk was directed to notify the insurance company of the
addition of the Rescue Squad.
Mr. Marsh gave a lengthy report on acquiring accident and health insurance.
The President stated that the Public Safety Committee will work this out at
their next meeting with the Police Chief and Rescue Squad present.
Mr. Marsh suggested that the Village drop the collision coverage on the
present vehicle and instead of carrying this coverage that the Village become
self-insurers.
Mr. Marsh in further reporting recommended that no coverage be obtained on
streets and sidewalks. It was the consensus of the Board to accept this
recommendation for the time being.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize the payment of the annual
membership dues to Kay's Animal Shelter. Trustee Farrington seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Gillen, Huxhold and Frank
NAYS: None
The President read a letter from John D. Hooper, Village Engineer, (Doc. No.
117) confirming his verbal approval of the extra quantities billed for
excavation in the park site by Country Service.
The President read a letter from John D. Hooper, Village Engineer, dated
August 10, 1961 (Doc. No. ll$) stating that all paving has been completed
in accordance with the plans and specifications, and recommending that the
Village accept the most recent paving, subject to the normal one-year
guarantee agaihst defects and materials or workmanship.
Trustee Huxhold moved that the Village accept the streets in Units 3, 4, 5 and
the remainder of Bernard Drive, subject to the one year guarantee. Trustee
Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Frank
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Gillen
The President read a letter from the Community Council of Wheeling. The
President then appointed Trustee Gillen to attend the meetings of the Community
Council of Wheeling on behalf of the Board. Trustee Gillen accepted the
appointment.
The President read the resignation of Robert E. Ma1insky as a member of the
Plan Commission. Trustee Bochniak moved that the resignation be accepted.
Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
v AYS: Trustees Gillen, Huxhold, Farrington, Frank, Bochniak
NAYS: None
The President read a letter from the Chairman of the Plan Commission recommending
two appointments. The President thereupon appointed the following as members
of the Plan Commission:
Charles Wilhelm
Norman Kortus
Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Gillen
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Gillen, Farrington, Frank, Huxhold
NAYS: None
The proposed rules and regulations of the Police Department was tabled until
the next meeting so that it can be read aloud.
The President announced that Trustee Farrington has volunteered to serve as
associate member of the Park and Recreation Commission, and, thereupon, the
President made the appointment. Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointment
be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Gillen, Huxhold, Frank, Bochniak
NAYS: None
Abstain: Trustee Farrington.
Following the reading of a letter from the Buffalo Grove Volunteer Fire
Department (Doc. No. 119), the President made the following appointments to
the Buffalo Grove Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad:
Chief dr. Breson
Lieutenant Mr. Vince Mastandrea, Training Officer
Lieutenant Mr. Maurice Van Hende
Lieutenant Mr. Anthony F. Good
Trustee Farrington moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Frank
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Gillen, Bochniak, Farrington
NAYS: None
Trustee Huxhold moved that the Board authorize the purchase of sufficient
oxygen tanks up to the maximum amount of the authorization for the purchase
of an inhalator. Trustee bank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote
was as follows:
AY8S: Trustees Gillen, Huxhold, Frank, Farrington, Bochniak
NAYS: None
Following discussion, Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize the
acquisition of shields and badges for the Volunteer Fire Department Rescue
Squad for a sum not to exceed $175.00. Trustee Frank seconded the motion.
Trustee Bochniak amended his motion to include the purchase of two badges
for the building inspectors and one badge for the Village President that
befits the office. Trustee Frank seconded the amendment. On roll call the
vote was as follows:
AYS: Trustees Bochniak, Frank, Gillen, Farrington, Huxhold
NAYS: None
The President read a letter from Richard G. Raysa, dated August 3, 1961,
(Doc. No. 120) setting forth his schedule of fees for instituting proceedings
in re the acquisition of the Utility Company in accordance with the authoriza-
tion of the Board made July 13, 1961. A discussion was had and the matter was
tabled until the next meeting.
A discussion was had on the Comprehensive Village Plan and corrections were
made.
A lengthy discussion was had on the proposed Plumbing Code. This matter was
tabled until the next meeting.
Trustee Farrington stated that during its work in the park, the Park Commission
had used the electricity from the home of Mrs. Hupfel. Thereupon, Trustee
Farrington moved that the Board authorize the payment of $4.00 to Mrs. Hupfel
for the use of electricity. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Frank, Huxhold, Gillen
NAYS: None
The President stated that since the Board has been meeting twice a month
he feels it is in order to establish two Board meetings every month, one
on the let and the other on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The Board agreed
and the Clerk was asked to draft an ordinance for the next meeting.
Trustee Gillen moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Bochniak seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
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