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1962-01-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR NEKTING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1962, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, Tt.T.TNOIS. The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8:00 P. M. The roll was called and the following were found present: President Bunescu; Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen and Weiskopf Absent: None In response to Trustee Frank's question, Mr. Raysa stated that a trustee has the right to vote no if he does not approve of the minutes. Trustee Frank asked if Chief Barnett had resigned from the police force or just as chief of police. President Bunescu stated he resigned from both. Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting held on January 4, 1962 be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Gillen stated that he did not receive a copy of the minutes in time so does not feel he will be able to vote in favor. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Weiskopf NAYS: Trustee Gillen Trustee Farrington, Public Improvements Committee report. Trustee Farrington stated that the regularly scheduled meeting did not take place. He spoke on the 24 hour parking limit and stated that this will be enforced any time there is snow removal, such as the past three weekends. He stated that a great deal of money is being spent for snow removal, about $1500.00 for the past two week- ends, and that it is important that all cars are off the street until snow plowing is completed. Following discussion, Mr. Raysa was asked to draft an ordinance requiring owners to remove their cars from the street when snow plowing is necessary. Mr. Hooper was directed to take the necessary steps to obtain the money from motor fuel tax fund for snow removal. A discussion was had on tractors that plow out driveways and leave a large deposit of snow on the street. The President gave the report of the Public Safety Committee, stating he has the resignation of Rohald L. Klein from the Rescue Squad, and the recommendation of Chief Breson that Robert Kroll, Eugene J. Landry and Ronald Irving Olsen be appointed to the Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Rescue Squad for a probation- ary period of no less than six months and no longer than one year. Trustee Abiskopf moved that the resignation of Ronald L. Klein from the Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Rescue Squad be accepted. Trustee Farrington seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Thiskopf NAYS: None 337 The President appointed the following men to the Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Rescue Squeld in accordance with the recommendation of Chief Breson: Robert Kroll Eugene J. Landry Ronald Irving Olsen Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: None The President appointed Robert Forman as a member of the Public Safety Committee. Trustee Huxhold moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: None The President stated that Mr. Forman in connection with his work at the National Safety Council is a guest lecturer at the Northwestern Institute on Traffic Safety, and that Mr. Forman will have two men who will come to a special meeting of the Safety Committee a week from tonight to discuss in general our police situation and perhaps give sae unbiased advice. A discussion was had on the purchase of a new vehicle for the Police Department. Trustee Frank moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish a notice for bids on a squad car, with the specifications to be on file with the Village Clerk, said bids to be opened at the meeting of the Board on Thursday, February 1, 1962. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Gillen spoke on leasing a vehicle, stating that one village does this at a cost of $140.00 a month, including all maintenance, but no insurance, and that every 1$ months a new car is provided. The President asked Trustee Gillen to check into this and to report at the next Board meeting. Trustee Frank amended his motion for bids to include leasing. Trustee Huxhold seconded the amendment. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: None Trustee Frank asked about the list of volunteers for the Police Department, which list was presented to the Board on December 21st and turned over to the Safety Committee. The President said that it was decided to turn this list over to Acting Chief Arthur DeKneef, who will bring back a recommendation to the Safety Committee. A discussion was had on sidewalk shoveling, especially for the main streets leading to the school. A suggestion was made that the Village acquire a hand snow plow or blower. Cleaning sidewalks with a snow tractor was discussed. Trustee Farrington was asked to contact Country Service about plowing one side of Bernard Drive, St. Mary's Parkway and Lincoln Terrace. A discussion was had on adult crossing guards. President Bunescu stated that the President of the PTA had called him and discussed adult supervision for the school children going to and from school. Acting Chief DeKneef reported that he had checked with Wheeling and gave the schedule of salaries received by their adult crossing guards. Mr. Venetianer reported that at the joint meeting of the Building Code Committee and the Village Board only one member of the Board was present. Mr. Venetianer presented the proposed Electrical Code to the Board. The President announced that the Buffalo Grove Public Library is now a reality. It is located at $8 Buffalo Grove Road, in the old farmhouse, and the hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 and on Saturday from 10 to 5. The President stated that the last day for purchasing 1962 vehicle stickers will be February 15, 1962. The President read Resolution No. R-62-1, appointing the following as judges of the election to be held on January 27th, and setting the compensation for each judge at $15.00: Jeroma Mallette Ruth Bebeau Barbara Smart James F. Ryan John Cserep Trustee Bochniak moved that Resolution No. R-62-1 be adopted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: None Mr. Raysa stated he will have a report on the helioport for the next meeting. In response to questions, Trustee Gillen stated that the Public Relations Committee will not send out any publication on the election. The President read a letter from Mr. Raysa, dated January 10, 1962, re 1960 real estate taxes to the date of acquisition of the park area. Following discussion, Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Treasurer be authorized to issue a check in the amount of $64.33, payable to the County Treasurer, and forwarded to Mr. Frank. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: None A discussion was had on the right of municipalities to exercise their zoning powers within a one and one-half mile radius of their corporate limits. Mr. Raysa stated that the State's Attorney of Cook County has given the opinion that municipalities no longer have this power. In view of this action on the past of the State's Attorney of Cook County, the.President read Resolution No. R-62-2, which sets forth the issue and requests the Governor of the State of Illinois to take all action necessary to preserve all the extra-territorial powers and functions of Illinois municipalities. Trustee Bochniak moved that Resolution No. R-62-2 be passed as read. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, VYeiwkopf NAYS: None Mr. Raysa stated that because of the action of the State's Attorney the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County will not accept the Comprehensive Village Plan of the Village of Buffalo Grove for recording. However, they will accept a resolution showing that the Village has such a plan, and that this resolution will be attached to the Section books covering all The Sections under the jurisdiction of the Village. Thereupon, the President read Resolution No. R-62 3, being a Resolution setting forth the date of adoption of the Comprehensive Village Plan of the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Sections which the Comprehensive Plan encompasses, and specifically stating that a certified copy of said Resolution is to be filed in the Office of the County Recorders of Lake County and Cook County. Trustee Bochniak moved that Resolution No. R-62-3 be adopted pending inspection of the Village Engineer as to the Section numbers. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, leiskopf NAYS: None The President read the proposed Electrical Code. The various provisions of the proposed code were discussed at length. Mr. Raysa and Mr. Hooper were directed to review the proposed code and to submit it with the proper changes. Trustee Huxhold moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Gillen NAYS: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Meiskopf Trustee Farrington requested the Board to set up a petty cash fund so that the Village Clerk or Public Improvements Committee Chairman will have on hand $75.00 to pay a handyman for work done for the Village. Trustee Gillen objected, stating he did not think any one person should have the authority to dispense funds in this manner. Trustee Farrington stated he has had several responses to his request for a handyman and he feels the man should be paid when the work is completed and that he should not have to wait a month for a check. Trustee Huxhold moved that the Village Clerk be authorized to set up a petty cash fund of $100.00. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, biskopf NAYS: Trustee Gillen Trustee Bochniak moved that the Chairman of the Public Improvements Committee be authorized to spend up to $100.00 for any work he has dons by a Village handyman. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Abiskopf NAYS: Trustee Gillen Trustee Frank stated that the address of the Village Clerk is incorrectly listed in the telephone book. It is shown as 88 Buffalo Grove Road instead of 431 St. Mary' s Parkway. He suggested printing a sticker showing the correct address to be sent to each home. Trustee Gillen objected to spending money for this. Following discussion, Trustee Frank moved that the Chairman of the Public Relations Committee be directed to go from door to door to correct the address of the Village Clerk in the phone book at no cost to the Village. There was no second to the motion. The President suggested that Trustee Gillen look into this and try to straighten it out. He suggested obtaining the owner' s permission to place a sign at 88 Buffalo Grove Road giving the correct address. The owner granted permission for the sign and Trustee Gillen was directed to follow through on this. Trustee Farrington announced that dr. Marsh manages a semi-pro hockey team, The Vikings. Mr. Marsh has made available to the Park Committee 500 tickets for February 20th, and anyone may have these tickets by calling Trustee Farrington, Mr. Schmalzer or Mr. Stoltenberg. He stated further that as soon as the Village' s skating ring is fixed, Mr. Marsh will bring his team here and put on a demonstration. Trustee Huxhold moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Village Clerk