1961-09-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VIIl ^E OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY,
ILT,TNOIS, HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEHB R 21st, 1961, AT 8:00 PM
IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT ?UBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILL.
at 8:25 PM.
The President called the meeting to orded. On roll call the following were
found present:
President Bunescu; Trustees Frank, Gillen, 7 eiskopf, Huxhold, Bochniak
Absent: Trustee Farrington
Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting
held September 7, 1961 be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On
roll call the vote was as follower:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, eiskopf, Gillen, Frank
NAYS: None
The President stated that committees meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month
will give their reports at the meeting of the Board on the 3rd Thursday; and
that committees meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month will give their reports
at the meeting of the Board on the 1st Thursday.
Public Improvements Committee reported that they met with representatives of
the Civic Center Building Association and that the plans as submitted by the
Association for the Municipal Building are going to be reviewed by an architect
before any authorization to start will be given. It was reported that during a
recent heavy rainstorm certain areas of Navajo Trail immediately south of Bernard
Drive had water standing in the streets and in the back yards for a period of a
couple of hours and as a result of this some of the sanitary sewers became over-
loaded and that there was backing up of water into basements. Mr. Hooper, the
Village Engineer said he will investigate this; that the sewers are adequate but
he will look into the matter.
The President reported that the Public Safety Committee meeting was held in
closed session for a very specific reason. He stated that in view of points
raised at the last meeting about certain problems that allegedly exist, a review
was made of resignations. All of those who resigned within the last two years
were contacted and a small group agreed to talk to the Safety Committee. The
Committee is not ready to render a final report because they want to contact
the present members of the Police Department also. The entire envening was
devoted to this.
Trustee Bochniak read the Finance Committee report, stating in substance, that
Mr. Marsh has not yet reviewed the bonds for all Village officials; the Tax
Levy Ordinance has been recorded; the audit completed and the auditing firm has
submitted its bill for $400.00; the "Equipment Record" cards will now be started;
information re sales tax on deliveries and license fees and bonds has been
turned over to Mr. Raysa for review and opinion; information on aid to communities
in the construction of municipal projects was turned over to the Public Improve-
ment committee.
Trustee Frank suggested that a $1.00 transfer fee be charged on vehicle licenses.
Mr. Raysa was directed to amend the vehicle license ordinance to provide a
... half-year license fee on passenger cars in the amount of $4.00. Following
discussion, Trustee Bochniak moved that a $1.00 transfer fee be charged on
vehicle licenses. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote
was as follows:
AYES: Trustees FrankTeiskopf, Bochniak
NAYS: Trustees Gillen and Huxhold
The President stated that all of the men recommended by the Rescue Squad were
appointed with one exception. This man resides outside the Village limits,
and after consulting with Mr. Raysa, it was deemed not advisable to appoint
someone outside the Village limits.
The President stated that the Master Plan was adopted at the last meeting;
however, it has since been determined that this' is not sufficient, and therefore,
notice has been published and a public hearing set for October 2nd at 8 P.M.,
after which the Master Plan will be adopted by Ordinance, and filid with the County
Clerk
The President read a letter which will be sent by the Plan Commission to the
developer of Unit 7 informing him that the preliminary plat does not comply
with the proposed Comprehensive Village Plan in certain aspects.
The proposed Plumbing Code was resubmitted and a lengthy discussion followed.
`. The proposed Code was given to Mr. Raysa with suggested changes.
The President read a letter from the Northern Illinois Gas Company (Doc. No. 122)
dated August 17, 1961, setting forth their agreement to supply a certain amount
of gas without charge to the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase 1000 vehicle
stickers for 1962. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote
was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Gillen, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Bochniak
NAYS: None
The President read a letter submitted by Jerome L. Camp to the Zoning Board of
Appeals (Doc. No. 123) requesting a zoning variation of 2i inches for the con-
struction of a garage at 338 Raupp Blvd. The President read the report of the
Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that a maximum allowance of 3 inches in
excess of the present side yard limits be allowed. (Doc. No. 124). Trustee
Bochniak moved that the variance be granted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Bochniak, Gillen, Weiskopf and Frank
NAYS: None
The Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals presented the resignation of
Mr. Winfield Von der Linden (Doc. No. 125). Trustee Gillen moved that the
resignation be accepted. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Weiskopf, Gillen, Frank, Bochniak and Huxhold
NAYS: None
Mr. Michael Hupfel, Director of Civil Defense, gave his report. He stated
the amplifier and loud speaker which the members of the Board were using could
be purchased for $10.00. Following discussion, Trustee Huxhold moved that the
amplifier and loud speaker be purchased for an amount not to exceed $10.00.
Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Gillen and Frank
NAYS: None
Mr. Hupfel continued his report and spoke on the lack of interest in Civil
Defense. He stated that the Village must be accredited each year and he has
the forms filled out and ready to send in; that Civil Defense now wants a program
set up with a starting date and completion date, and Mr. Hupfel read a sample
program paper. He stated further that the Village has a radio station in town
and is hooked up with Civil Defense in Arlington Heights; that another requirement
Im"' of Civil Defense is a fire and rescue squad, which has been organized; that Civil
Defense requires 15 auxiliary men on the Fire and Rescue Squad and 25 auxiliary
Policemen. He stated further that various training programs are set up by
Civil Defense and that he would like volunteers for these training programs.
He stated further that the Government now has a warehouse in Batavia but the
procedure for acquiring surplus merchandise has changed; that now Civil Defense
will fill out a form stating their requirements or equipment needed and then
they will be advised if this is available; that last month they had quite a few
surplus vehicles for fire and rescue at $25.00 each, but that most of these are
gone; and that there is no more matching funds for vehicles. He stated that
fire prevention pamphlets will be distributed. The President spoke of the need
for people to be active in Civil Defense and called for volunteers.
Trustee Frank stated that the Buffalo Utility Company has filed an application
with the Village Clerk requesting a special usage zoning for the erection of a
well and pumping station. He stated that he understands this request was for-
warded to the Chairman of the Plan Commission who intends to bring this up at
the next Plan Commission meeting. He stated further that under the Village's
Ordinances notice of public hearing must be published and the public hearing held
before any action can be talon; that the route the Plan Commission is now taking
will delay this matter for a couple of weeks; that it is necessary to have this
extra well and that if started now will probably be ready for next Spring.
The President stated that a meeting has been set for next Thursday evening
with the Utility Company and the Board members to discuss the offer of' the
Village and that perhaps this special usage zoning request should be held in
abeyance until after this meeting. Trustee Frank stated that regardless of
the outcoe of the meeting, another well must be dug to service the Village.
There followed a discussion on previously arranged meetings with the Utility
Company which had been postponed without the knowledge of the entire Board.
It was stated that in order to get all parties together an evening date has
now been set for the meeting.
Thereupon, Trustee Gillen made a motion that the Village Board does not meet
with the Buffalo Utility Company next Thursday night. Trustee Frank seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Gillen and Frank
NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold and ?eiskopf
Trustee eiskopf moved that the Board meet with the Buffalo Utility Company
Thursday of next week, and that the meeting not be changed without a majority
of the Board agreeing. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Jeiskopf
NAYS: Trustees Gillen and Frank
The President directed the Plan Commission Chairman to publish notice next
Thursday or Friday and to set up a specific date for the hearing on the request
for a special usage zoning.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Huxhold seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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