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1962-02-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes ill MINUTES OF A REGULAR MR7TING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1962, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, TTT•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 Trustee Gillen moved the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting, held on January 18, 1962, be approved as written. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Farrington asked that the minutes be corrected to show Trustee Gillen's derogatory remarks:-to Trustee Farrington when the petty cash fund was established and Trustee Farrington was given authority to spend up to $100.00 for any work he has done by a Village handyman. Trustee Farrington further stated he thinks these remarks are important and should be in the minutes as this is the first time the honesty of a trustee was attacked. Trustee Gillen stated he could not recall what he had said. Trustee Farrington stated in substance Trustee Gillen was opposed to placing this kind of money in the hands of the Public Improvements Committee Chairman to hire any one he so chooses, including his friends. Trustee Gillen refused to amend his motion. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: Trustee Frank preceded his vote with the remark that regardless of how he feels, he would n wean see this in the minutes. AYES: Trustees Frank, Bovhniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf skopf NAYS: Trustee Farrington. The President then stated that the Board would canvass the ballots of the special election held on January 27, 1962. The Clerk opened the Certificate of Results and the Tally Sheets and exhibited them to the Board. The President read the Certificate of Results, stating that there were 179 votes in favor of levying a special tax for police protection and 205 votes against such a tax, and stated that the referendum was defeated. Trustee Farrington moved that the Judges' Certificate of Results be accepted. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Viskopf NAYS: None The President announced that the 12 men remaining on the police force are going to stay and he feels that with proper cooperation with the Board he feels they can get the Department back to where it was before the recent problems. • The Treasurer read his report cov ering co ring the period from January 1, 1962 thru January 31, 1962, showing cash in bank of $12,445.92 and motor fuel tax allotment of $14,819.85. Trustee Farrington moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of $295.00 for miscellaneous electrical equipment and fire hose for use in the park. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Aeiskopf NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak read Warrant #48. Trustee Frank questioned the item of $10.66 to the Gridiron Restaurant for food for election judges. The President stated that in most elections precinct captains or representatives of political parties involved purchased food for the judges of election. Since there were no such parties involved here, the President told the judges of election to order food from the Gridiron. Trustee Frank stated that the Homeowners Party or whoever requested the referendum should buy the food. Trustee Huxhold moved that Warrant #48 in the amount of $2,975.73 be approved for payment. Trustee Farrington seconded the motion. Trustee Frank moved that the motion to approve Warrant #48 be amended by striking out the item of $10.66 to the Gridiron Restaurant. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustee Frank NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf The roll was called on the motion to approve the payment of Warrant #48 and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Abiskopf NAYS: Trustee Frank The Treasurer stated that in order to pay Warrant #48 it would be necessary to redeem one $5,000.00 certificate of deposit. Following discussion, the Treasurer was directed to withhold the check to Country Service until the next Board meeting. If at that time sufficient funds had not been received to cover the check, then an authorization would be made to redeem one certificate of deposit. Trustee Bochniak stated he did not like to lose the interest on these certificates of deposit unless it was absolutely necessary. Trustee Bochniak gave the Finance Committee report, stating that the Committee has reviewed the licensing ordinances on the books of the Village of Arlington Heights. He stated he feels it would not serve the interests of the Village to enact the majority of these licensing ordinances at this time, however, he stated that the Committee recommends that the licensing ordinance covering commercial vehicles should be on the books of the Village of Buffalo Grove. He read the license schedule of Arlington Heights for commercial vehicles. He explained that this would cover delivery trucks making regular deliveries in the Village. Mr. Raysa was directed to draft an ordinance for presentation at the next meeting. Trustee Bochniak stated that some of the residents of the Village are purchasing passenger car licenses and putting them on trucks. He asked that the Treasurer get a rubber stamp saying "'Duck" and stamp this across vehicle license stickers sold to trucks. Trustee Farrington Public Improvements Committee Chairman, stated he is happy to report that the ice is in good shape and that many more than were expected are skating in the park. He stated that tickets are available for a hockey night at Rainbow Arena on February 20th and that anyone who would like to watch a semi pro hockey game should contact Mr. Schmalzer, Mr. Stoltenberk or Trustee Farrington. Trustee Gillen, Public Relations Committee, was called upon for a report. He reported that he checked on renting a vehicle for the police. He stated that a town just north of Waukegan leases a police vehicle from a dealer in Fox Lake for $140.00 a month, which includes all maintainence and snow tires. Everything but the special police lights. They are allowed to do their servicing with a local garage and the bill is sent to the Fox Lake dealer. He called the dealer and when the dealer found out the location of our village, stated we were too far away for him to do business with us. He talked about giving another price, but Trustee Gillen has not heard from him, so assumes this is out. Trustee Gillen stated he has gone no further on this but would like the Board to cohsider the possibility of leasing a police vehicle. The President stated that the City of Desplaines leases from a Chevrolet dealer but they too are reluctant to lease to anyone as far as we are. Trustee Gillen stated it has come to his attention that the teachers at at the Alcott School, who are not from the Village, maintain a small supply of tea, coffee, sugar, etc. for a break. It seems that the election judges took it upon themselves to borrow the tea and sugar and left the dirty cups in the sink. He said this does not sound like good public relations and he would like to recommend that the Board appropriate a couple of dollars to buy some tea and sugar, and send along a note that they are sorry this happened. Trustee Farrington suggested that Public Relations replace this out of the petty cash fund. Trustee Gillen asked if the petty cash fund is available to all trustees. Trustee Farrington moved that Trustee Gillen draft a note to the teachers, bur the tea and sugar and be reimbursed for this expenditure. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. The roll vas called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Gillen NAYS: Trustee Frank Trustee Gillen stated that there are still two signs up at the end of Bernard Drive and Buffalo Grove Road advertising activities that were over with last Fall. He suggested that Public Relations Committee ask the Clerk to notify the President or head of these committees and ask them if there is any reason why these signs could not be removed. It was suggested that it would be more expedient if the Public Relations Chairman would just pull them down. The President suggested that Trustee Gillen talk to the Chairmen and have them removed. Trustee Gillen stated that at the last Board meeting it was mentioned that the phone book has the office of the Clerk incorrectly listed. He stated that since 88 Buffalo Grove Road is now available that Mr. Brosius, the Secretary to the Clerk should move back there. Mr. Brosius objected stating that the building is cold and it takes the entire time he is there to get it warm. The President stated he hopes to move the Police Department back to 88 Buffalo Grove Road in the immediate future and feels that if there is a proper room that the clerk' s office should be there. Trustee Gillen stated that any public relations has to issue material in a typewritten form; that he has checked with the Finance Chairman to see if there are funds available; and requested up to $150.00 for the purchase of a typewriter for the Public Relations Committee. The President suggested that the request be held off until after Civil Defense Director Hupfel makes his next trip to the warehouse. Trustee Gillen asked about the duplicating machine which is believed to be at the hose of Mr. Classon. It was suggested that it be put in the farmhouse if the Board obtains the use of the first floor. Trustee Frank stated that several months ago this Board directed the Public Relations Committee to find out from Paddock Publications whether or not they could get a schedule of Village activities printed in a box each week. Trustee Gillen stated that Tom Edwards had said this could not be done because they have advertisers paying for this section and for this reason he could not put in a weekly box of Village activities. Trustee Frank moved that the Board direct the Public Relations Committee to endeavor to get a box in the Paddock Publications and, if necessary, borrow a typewriter and write the merchants requesting that they sponsor such a box. Trustee Farrington seconded the motion. Trustee Gillen stated that the figures he gets is that less than 40% of the families receive the Wheeling Herald. The Wheeling Independent goes to 60%. Discussion followed on this information being in the phone book which is distributed to all homes. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Farrington NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf Trustee Bochniak stated that a great deal of time and effort has been spent on the park, and although there has been some mention in the paper, he does not think there is nearly enough. He stated he feels Public Relations should start taking pictures of children on the ice and give the park and skating ring more publicity. Acting Chief Arthur DeKneef was called upon for the police activities report. He stated there was not too much activity in the month of January; that he believes they had 6 hospital runs. Trustee Huxhold questioned the hospital runs now that the Village has an ambulance and Rescue Squad. Acting Chief DeKneef said the ambulance does not have a radio and the police escort takes them through the unincorporate area — up to Route 12 and on the east as far as Nheeling. This is just to clear an area. Police Magistrate Bauer was called upon for his report and stated that in the month of January he had 2 continued cases from December and 7 cases in January; there were 2 dismissals; 2 convictions; 5 continuances; and that $22.00 was turned over to the Village Clerk. Mr. Racette, Chairman of the Plan Commission was called upon and read his report. There followed a discussion on the Plat of Subdivision for Buffalo Grove Unit 7, which was presented to the Board with a letter of recommendation, dated February 1, 1962, from the Plan Commission to the Village Board. Discussion followed. Paragraph 3 of the Plan Commission's letter of recommendation was deleted. The President stated that the first two recommendations are automatic. There was a discussion on recomn ndations 4 and 5. Mr. Racette stated that the Plan Commission approves the plat subject to incorporation of its recommendations Nos. 4 and 5. Trustee Farrington moved that the Plat of Subdivision for Buffalo Grove Unit 7 be approved, subject to incorporation of recommendations Nos. 4 and 5 of Plan Commissions letter of February 1, 1962. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Waiskopf NAYS: None The Clerk was directed to file the Plan Commission's letter of February 1, 1962 with the Plat of Subdivision for Buffalo Grove Unit 7. The troposed Electrical Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove was discussed. The Clerk was directed to make the following changes: Add to Section 4 "and proof of such registration in other municipalities shall be filed with the Village Clerk". Section 13 (a) change from 10 ft. to 6 ft. Section 11 — delete Section 13 (k) — delete Trustee Huxhold moved that Ordinance No. 0-62-2, being the Electrical Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove be approved. Trustee Farrington seconded the motion. Trustee Frank asked that the motion be amended by stating that the 1st paragraph of Section 13 (b) be stricken. Following discussion, Trustee Huxhold amended his motion to include the words that the 1st paragraph of Section 13 (b) be stricken. Trustee Farrington seconded the amendment. Trustee Frank asked that the motion be further amended by adding the words "Be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove" at the start of the Ordinance. Trustee Huxhold so amended the motion. Trustee Farrington seconded the amendment. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYuS: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, aYeiskopf NAYS: None The President read a letter from Mr. Raysa statingin substance that rezoning is required for a commercial helioport and all interested parties must be notified of the request for such rezoning; however, that a private helioport requires no rezoning, but there must be at least 5 acres of land and a license must be obtained. Trustee Frank moved that this matter be referred to the Plan Commission for report. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: Trustee Huxhold The President stated that the Village Clerk has received no response to the publication for bids for a police vehicle, but that two bids were solicited. He read the bids, one being from Courtesy Motors in the amount of $2435.40 and the other from Holmes Motors in the amount of $2485.52. The President requested that all the members of the Board be present at the Safety Committee meeting a week from tonight so that this and other matters could be discussed. 'trustee Frank suggested that a bid be solicited from George C. Poole, the agency in Arlington Heights where the present vehicle was purchased. li In response to a question from a member of the audience, Acting Chief DeKneef `.i stated that Chief Breson has told him that the Rescue Squad will take all cases assigned to it. II Ell matters pertaining to the Police Department and Rescue Squad were deferred to the Safety Committee meeting. Cleaning the snow from the sidewalks was discussed. It was stated that Country Service has no equipment less than 5 ft. in width and the sidewalks are 4 ft. Trustee Farrington stated that this Village is young and he feels the people can still shovel their own walks. He therefore, recommended that the Village not have this done. Trustee Frank recommended that the Village cause to be removed the huge mounds of dirt and snow at the crosswalks. Trustee Frank moved that the Public Improvements Committee be directed to have the Village handyman remove the huge mounds of snow and dirt at the crosswalks forthwith. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Farrington stated there are too many streets to do this without equipment. Trustee Frank amended his motion that this snow be knocked down by hand or suitable machinery at Trustee Farrington's discretion. Trustee Huxhold seconded the amendment. Trustee Frank further amended his motion that these mounds be knocked down to the level of the snow fall and Trustee Huxhold seconded this amendment. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Farrington, Huxhold NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Gillen, tileiskopf Trustee Frank amended his motion that the maximum amount to be spent for this removal be $30.00. Trustee Huxhold seconded this amendment. The President asked if any of the Trustees wished to change their vote. Trustees Gillen and Weiskopf changed their votes to "Aye" and the President announced that the motion is carried. The status of Village Forester was discussed. The President will be in touch with Mr. Barnett and since he feels that Mr. Barnett will resign, called for volunteers. On the grass in the park, Trustee Farrington stated the reseeding will be accomplished as soon as it can be done. Two proposed snow plowing ordinances were read and discussed, one submitted by Ni. Raysa and one submitted by the Illinois Municipal League. Following discussion, Trustee Frank recommended that Mr. Raysa's Winter Parking Ordinance be adopted. Thereupon, Trustee Frank moved that Ordinance No. 0-62-3, being a Winter Parking Ordinance be adopted and that the figure "24" be inserted in the first blank space; that one inch in depth be changed to three inches; and that the figure "24" be placed in the next blank space. Trustee aiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: None 3 II In response to a question, the President stated he is sure he wrote to the County a second time about a street light on Aptakisic and 83. Trustee Frank stated that at the last meeting the President had announced that two men from the Northwestern Institute of Traffic Safety would speak at a Safety Committee meeting. The President stated that unfortunately the men could not make it for the last Safety Committee meeting, but he hopes they `./ will be able to get them out soon. The President read a letter dated January 29, 1962 (Doc. No. 131) requesting copies of our Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance. Following discussion, Trustee Gillen moved that the documents requested by Wheeling be sent to them free of charge. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen NAYS: Trustee Weiskopf ABSTAIN: Trustee Frank The President read letters from the Leukemia Research Foundation, Inc. and 'rTTW - Channel 11, requesting permission to conduct fund raising campaigns in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee Yeiskopf moved that permission be granted to Leukemia Research Foundation, Inc. and WTTW - Channel 11 to conduct fund raising campaigns in accordance with their requests. (Does. No. 132-133) Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Huxhold asked how soon the Police Department can move into the farmhouse. The President stated that the builder has moved out but some of the records are still there. He hopes the police can move in this weekend. The phone is being installed tomorrow. Trustee Frank stated that he and Mr. Huxhold will be at the school board meeting with the President of the Alcott PTA and would like a resolution from the Board requesting that the high school not be built next to the Pal Waukee Airport. Thereupon, Trustee Frank proposed the following resolution: RAS, it has come to the attention of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Gf°ove that the location of the new high school is on land adjoining the Pal-Waukee Airport; and WHEREAS, there has been one airplane crash in this area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove, that we are opposed to locating the high school in the path of the runway of the Pal Waukee Airport, and in the interest of safety for our children, request the School Board to find another site for this high school. Trustee Bochniak moved that the resolution be adopted. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: A78: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, ;Yeiskopf NAYS: None In response to a question from a member of the audience, the President stated that the policemen are covered under Yorkman's Compensation and they are covered for medical hospital, doctor and death benefits. Their pay for time off under Workmen's Compensation is based on their number of dependents, and he stated that the Village would like to supplement this amount in the nature of self-insurers. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. l Village Clerk