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1961-09-07 - 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, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1961 AT 8:00 P.M., IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS President Bunescu call the meeting together at 8:15 and suggested that the board approve the appointment of Mrs. Breson as acting clerk. Roll was called and the following found present: Trustees Gillen, Huxhold, Farrington and Bochniak. Absent: Trustees Frank and Walters. President Bunescu read aloud a letter of resignation from TRustee A. Walters, Mr. Walter's reasons being because of business. Trustee Farrington moved that the resignation be accepted and Trustee Huxhold seconded. AYES:, Trustees Gillen, W, Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak NAYS: None President Bunescu also asked that the board make a motion appointing William Wieskopf to fill the vacancy. Motion made by Trustee Bochniak seconded by Trustee Farrington. AYES: Trustees Gillen, Huxhold, Farrington Bochniak NAYS: None Treasurers report for August 1st thru 31st was given and Warrant #43 read. Trustee Gillen made a motion Warrant #43 be accepted and Trustee Huxhold seconded. AYES: Trustees Gillen, Huxhold, Farrington,Bochniak NAYS: None Trustee Frank appeared at 8:20 Trustee Gillen clarified that he was not in objection to the streets them- selves, but because of the gravel left on them by Skokie Valley Paving. The Police Magistrate's report was given and Chief Barnett read the Police Activities Report. Pre s. Bunescu read aloud the Police Department Rules and Regulation on the Representative council. Trustee Frank wanted to know what the Representative council was and its 1 functions. And what were the rules on the Representative council because he had never seen them before. President Bunescu explained that the rules were for the internal workings of this council to guide them in executing their �.• duties. Mr. Barnett explained these rules did not have to be adopted by the board and that the police department would make them a part of their depart- mental procedures. Trustee Frank wanted to know the legal points of this because the Police Ordinance states all rules and regulations are to be brought before the board and voted on. He further thought the two rules should be combined together and voted on. Trustee Farrington stated that the two set of rules and regulations should go to the Public Health and Safety Committee for whatever action had to be taken to correct them and not be hashed out at a board meeting. President Bunescu asked Attorney D. Raysea if he had seen the rules and regulations and he said he did not. At this point Mr. Barnett withdrew the rules and regulations and referred them to the Public Health and Safety Committee. Trustee Frank further questioned Chief Barnett about a notice that appears in the police squad car that there is no more patroling of the Arlington Country Club. Chief Barnett said this is true and Trustee Frank commended the police depaitnient on this action. Public Improvement Committee report: Trustee Farrington said he had no report, but that an attempt was made to clean the creek. This was given up so far, because of the lack of adult help. ebb Foreman, president of the Recreation Association pledged ... support of the association to the board to help clean the creek and other project pertaining to the park. Thus Trustee Farrington stated that there are some areas in the part that need reseeding. Trustee Frank questioned whether it was advisable to reseed now and also if Mr. Garbis will fulfill his contract? Finance Committee report: Trustee Bochniak had no official report, except to state that the Tax Levy Ordinance was drafted. Public Health and Safety Committee: There was an investigation of insurance coverage for the police depailuient, fire and rescue squad, building inspectors and other village officials. It is a type of coverage to compensate for loss of pay if an accident should accur while performing their duties for the village. Chief Barnett was also given permission to draw up specifications for a new police car. Chief Barnett said the radar unit the police department were contemplating of buying was cancelled because the license for the unit would expire in about 5 mo. and couldn't be renewed. The rescue squad had not acquired a vehhile as of yet, and Wheeling F.D. has raised the price of their truck to $500. The inhalator has been purchased and training classes have 9�3 been set up. Mr. Breson stated. The police department and any other interested villager were invited to attend these classes if they so desire. A letter had been sent to the County in regards to signs posted in front of Buffalo Bills Tavern. Mr. Marsh recommended that the village have a Safety Engineer come to the village and submit a survey of village property conditions to the board. Trustee Frank questioned the Public Health and Safety committe about the lack of a report on the civil defense director's activities. Civ Center Building Association report: Mr. McGahan acted as spokesman for the association and stated they have all the necessary materials for pouring the slab. Also stated they have procured concrete blocks, roof truss, and roof, and they would like the boards per- mission to go ahead and break ground. They estimated the pouring of the slab would be completed by Oct. 10th, and the walls up by Nov. 1st. The village president, Al Bunescu, told Mr. McGahan he wants the volunteer laborers kilo are going to work on the building, to sign a hold harmless agreement. Public Relations report: Trust. Gillen stated that the page of village functions has been included in the small te1phone book, and the book should come out in October. He has also acquired a small box in the Wheeling Independent to publish village board meetings, committee meetings and all other village doings. Trustee Frank asked Trustee Gillen if he had approached Mr. Edwards of the Wheeling Hearid about the same arrangement? Status on Utility Co.: The utility company scheduled a meeting for August 16 and advised the village that the majority of stockholders and the board of directors rejected the offer of 815,000. Trustee Farrington explained that the public service company would buy a vechicle sticker from the village. President Bunescu suggested that the Public Relations committee prepare a questionnaire for the villagers, pertaining to what services they would like in the village. The Plumbing code was not ready to be submitted . Ordinance 0-61-21 was read and a motion to adopt it was made by Trust. Gillen, and seconded by Trustee Bochniak. AYES: Trustees Frank, Gillen, Huxhold, Farrington,Bochniak NAYS: None The president announced that committees will meet on the following Thursdays: Board meetings--1st and 3rd Thursdays Lni Public Improvements--2nd Thursdays Public Health and Safety--2nd Thursday Park Commission--2nd Thursday Plan Commission--4th Thursday Finance Committee--4th Thursday Ordinance 0-61-22 was read and a motion to adopt it was made by Trustee Farrington, seconded by Trustee Gillen. AYES: Trustees Gillen, Fran1F, Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak NAYS: None Ordinance 9-61-20 was read and Trustee Frank commented that he did not see the inspectors fee included in this ordinance. It was explained that these fees come from the permits. Ordinance 0-61-20 was approved and a motion was made by Trustee Huxhold seconded by Trustee Gillen. AYES: Trustees, Frank, Gillen, Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak NAYS: None Two promotions and one resignation from the police department was read. Promotion of Charles Kramer and R. Carling from special to regular was requested by Chief Barnett. A motion was made by Trustee Farrington, and seconded by Trustee Huxhold, to appoint these men as regulars. Trustee Frank commented that there has been a large number of resignations in the past two years. In checking he had found that there were 20. Trustee Frank made a motion that the promotions be tabled until these men could be investigated. Motion was seconded by Trustee Farrington. AYES: Trustees Farrington and Frank NAYS: Trustees Gillen, Huxhold, Bochniak The vote being defeated, they took a vote on the original motion--accept the promotions. AYES: Trustees Gillen, Huxhold, Bochniak NAYS: Trustees Frank, Farrington The resignation of E. Stets and all others were tabled pending an investigation. Trustee Frank also stated he has set the blame on the village board and not on the police department. A letter was read by President Bunescu from Chief Breson, to appoint men to the rescue squad. All the names submitted were accepted but for one man living outside the village. A motion was made that they be accepted by Trustee Bochniak, seconded by Trustee Frank. AYES: Trustees Gillen, Frank, Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak NAYS: None L.. • A motion was made to adopt North West Mental Health Week, September 10 through 16, for the purpose of soliciting funds in the village. The motion L" was made by Trustee Huxhold, seconded by Trustee Farrington. Paula is instructed to write a letter to the paving co. to clean the gravel off the newly blacktopped roads. V A motion was made by Trustee Bochniak, and seconded by Trustee Farrington that the treasurer be instructed to deposit $5,000 in the bank for a period of 120 days. AYES: Trustees Fran, Gillen, Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak NAYS: None Trustee Gillen asked if the Public Health and Safety Committee had received Mr. McGahan's resignation. President Bunescu said they had not because Mr. McGahan was not contacted. Mr. McGahan expressed his desire to stay on as a member. The village engineer was asked about the reembursement on the sweeping of the streets. Trustee Farrington made a motion the meeting be adjourned, Trustee Bochniak `• seconded. It was unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. The following corrections were made to the minutes of the meeting held September 7, 1961: Trustee Farrington moved that the minutes of the previous regular board meeting held August 3, 1961, and the adjourned meeting held August 10, 1961, be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gillen, Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak NAYS: None Trustee Frank commended the Police Department on their quick action in taking his daughter to the hospital. A man from the audience mentioned the fact that he had twice called for emergency service and twice the police were there in less than five minutes. The Plan Commission Chairman read his report, covering street lighting, park lighting, sign ordinance and appointments made by Chairman Racette. The Comprehensive Village Plan was presented to the Board for considera- tion and adoption. Trustee Farrington moved that the Comprehensive Village Plan, 1961, be adopted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYS: Trustees Gillen, Frank, Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak NAYS: None <" The Plan Commission gave its report on the preliminary plat of Unit 7 {Doc. No. 121) stating that the Plan Commission has not accepted this 6"' because it does not comply with the Subdivision Ordinance Section 9, nor with the proposed Comprehensive Village Plan. The Plan Commission was directed to write a letter to the developer giving its reasons for rejecting the plat. Trustee Farrington moved that the recommendation of the Plan Commission be accepted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gillen, Frank, Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak NAYS: None Ordinance No. 0-61-20 is the Tax Levy Ordinance for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of May, 1961 and ending on the 3Oth day of April, 1962. Ordinance No. 0-61-21 is an ordinance amending an ordinance governing the time and place of regular and special meetings of the Board, and setting the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month as regular *.eetings. Ordinance No. 0-61-22 is an ordinance annexing certain lands to the Village of Buffalo Grove. The names of the men appointed to the rescue squad are as followly: Gene Barker H. Dean Campbell Paul A. Fricano Gene Patrick Guihan Lyle E. Hadtke Fred Heesch George Hels William E. Hennings Ronald L. Klein Robert E. Patterson Jack Peyton Paul A. Soucy Louis Sandy L./ /9taiki,6:4U 777 Chicago, Illinois August 9, 1961 V President and Board of Trustees, Village of Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Gentlemen: It is with the deepest regret that I hereby tender my resignation as trustee. Business considerations make it impossible for me to devote as much time to village affairs as the job of trustee requires, so in all fairness I feel it desirable to have someone else appointed to the board. I have enjoyed my work with the board over the past two and a half years and appreciate the support the people have given me and the other members during that time. See- ing a comprehensive Master Plan adopted and the vested interest group kept from control of the village has been a source of great satisfaction, but much remains to be done to make our community the best possible place in which to live and raise our children. For this reason I hope whom- ever the board appoints as my successor will have a con- siderable amount of time and energy available to devote to the village. Very truly ours, ,/ Albert H. Wa ers AHW AS LO)