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1962-03-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes II MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 15TH, 1962, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN �-- BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8:00 p.m. The roll was called and the following were found present : President Farrington; Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf and Marsh Absent: None Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 1, 1962 and the adjourned regular meeting held on March 8 1962 be approved as written. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. The President corrected the minutes of March 1st to show that Trustee Farrington abstained on the approval of the minutes of February 15, 1962. Trustee Bochniak amended his motion to show that the minutes be approved as corrected. Trustee Huxhold seconded the amendment. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None The President stated that the Civil Defense Director was not present and there was no report. Plan Commission - no report. Building Code Committee - no report. The President read the activity reports of the Volunteer Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad for the months of January andFebruary, 1962. The President read a letter from Chief Breson of the Volunteer Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad (Doc. No. 136) apologizing for not getting proper authorization to purchase needed equipment and stating that until he is able to again attend theBoard meetings he will send a representative for the Fire Dept. Trustee Gillen asked if there was a representative present tonight. When there was no response, Trustee Gillen stated he wanted it noted in the record that the Rescue Squad failed to send a representative. Mr. Venetianer requested recognition and stated that there seems to be a conflict of opinion among the members of the Building Code Committee whether to adopt the Performance Code or Specifications Code. He stated there are advantages to both Codes. For the amateur the Specification ode would be easieri terpret. However, tbe Performance Code gives greater flexibilit in construction and all the advantages to the builder and the Village that this implies; and that as the inspectors become more qualified they would be able to • interpret this Code without difficulty. He asked that the Board express an opinion by the next meeting if they have a preference as to whether the Committee should review both Codes or one or the other. An ordinance prepared by Mr. Raysa for licensing commercial vehicles was turned over to Trustee Weiskopf, Chairman of the Finance Committee for review. Mr. Raysa stated he will have other ordinances prepared for review. Trustee Marsh asked about registering solicitors. Trustee Frank, as senior trustee, requested permission to explain the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance now on the books of the Village. Following the explanation, it was suggested that the Finance Committee review the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance. Mr. Brosius stated that at the next meeting he will have the number of vehicle stickers sold. A discussion followed on special stickers for trucks. The Board agreed with Trustee Pranks suggestion that trucks display 2 stickers -- one with a number and one without a number. Trustee Bochniak : .read a report (Doc. No. 137) pertaining to the providing of a clothing allowance for regular reserve policemen. Following the reading of the report and discussion, Mr. Raysa was directed to draft an ordinance to be adopted at the next meeting, incorporating the various points set forth in the report. The President stated that if there is no objection by the members of the Board, he would like to instruct the Police Department to order their summer uniforms since it will take several weeks to get them. There was no objection. The President stated he has contacted the telephone company about phone service for the Village. The telephone company is checking on this and we should hear from them about May 1st. The President stated that Public Service Company is checking on service for 88 Buffalo Grove Road and we should hear from them in about a month. It was ascertained that the duplicating machine is now in the farmhouse. The President stated that the bonding company holding the performance bond on the work done by Mr. Garbacz has sent in a form requesting information on the completion of this stork. The President stated that this form will be filled out and return, and requested that Mr. Garbacz be informed of this. The President stated that he will contact Mr. Barnett and obtain his resignation as Village Forester. Trustee Marsh stated that he requested a quotation for automobile liabil t insuran on the police ca and tt e ambu11 nc fromU SS.F. & G. heir uo n o t adil b n th p on fqc . � i s 4 i,.L5--Fo d 3c - a a ac e .4 . lie sta'tea that At s ate s premium is $ 8. o ror the Ford and #206.20 for the Cadillac, a total of #374.40, which is considerably Thexer. Allstate carries the policyat the present time and rustee Marsh recommended its renewal. ' • Trustee Marsh moved that the Board renew the policy with Allstate insurance company covering both the police car and ambulance. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None Trustee Marsh reported that he has been attempting to get quotations for insurance coverage for the members of the Rescue Squad but has run into difficulty because of the word "fire'. He has received premium quotations as high as #1600.00 and as'.low as #135.00. The low rate was obtained after a great deal of explanation to the underwriters when they finally came up with a quotation of #7.50 per man. Since this is not a fire squad as such but purely, a rescue squad, Trustee Marsh suggested that the name of this organization be officially changed to that of the Rescue Squad. He stated that while a low premium could be obtained now, that this insurance w?uld be subject to audit, and because of the use of the word fire ' an auditor could tack on quite an additional premium at the end of the year. The President suggested that the Safety Committee approach the Rescue Squad, and if they agree, Trustee Marsh could get together with them and perhapsusuggest another name. Information was requested on the painting of the ambulance. Mr. Eugene Guihan a member of the Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad, stated that the ambulance has not been painted as yet because of the bad weather, but that it should be done by next month. The President stated that due to the lack of a staff, the Building Oommiskioner is requesting permission to do all inspections until such time as he can build up his staff. There was no objection from the Board and he was so authorized. the 60 in. storm There was a discussion with Mr. Hooper on checking Abe-px+*- 4, drain from the drainage ditch to the creek. The Treasurer stated that the Certificates of Deposit have not been cashed. One is due April 9th and the other May llth. At the present time there is over #1700.00 in cash in the checking account. Trustee Gillen spoke about the need for a better typewriter for the Village Clerk, stating that the present typewriter did not produce legible copies of the minutes, and suggesting that an electric typewriter be purchased. He stated that if the Board would authorize him to spend up to #260.00 that he could procure a new electric typewriter. Following discussion, Trustee Gillen moved that the Board authorize up: .to #260.00 to purchase a new electric typewriter for the Village Clerk. . Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Marsh NAYS: Trustee Weiskopf 2' ' Trustee Frank asked if this must be cleared thru the Finance Committee. The President stated that this has been discussed so often, and since the past chairman of the Finance Committee voted in the affirmative, he felt this was sufficient. Trustee Gillen suggested that the Clerk's old typewriter be given to Public Relations. Trustee Weiskopf suggested it go to the Plan Commission. Trustee Frank stated he had three points to bring up: No. 1 - about a year and one/half ago the members of the Board received copies of a proposed ordinance for licensing foreign fire insurance companies. If this is done the Village would receive 2% of the amount of the premiums, and since about 80% of the companies writing fire insurance in the Village are foreign, this could be a considerable amount. One of the requisites is that the Village have a fire department, and he feels that the volunteer fire department is sufficient to meet this requirement. No. 2 - In view of the expenses we are incurring on the ambulance, Trustee Frank suggests, as Mr. Gillen has previously, that some sort of a fee should be set up for the services of the ambulance. This was referred to the Public Safety Committee. No. 3 - Trustee Frank spoke on the spraying of DDT during the summer months by the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District. He stated he has read several articles and pamphlets on this and that he has read more articles against this than in favor of it. It seems that in addition to the mosquitos a good many birds are tilled, and that it also affects the trees. He stated there are other and more effective ways to kill mosquitos than spraying, among these are �-- spraying stagnant pools and putting a small alFount of oil in catch basins. Trustee Gillen stated that Mr. Frank s suggestions bear looking into and that since Mr. Frank is the most interested and has the most knowledge, he would like the Chairman to appoint him for the new Mosquito Abatement Committee. Trustee Frank stated that he feels this is a matter of health and should come under Public Safety. However, the President appointed Mr. Frank to look into this matter further and report to the Board. Trustee Frank accepted the appointment. It was stated that 1/2 of 1% of the tax money collected in this Village goes to the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District, and it was suggested that the Village deannex from the District. The President stated that a Petition for Annexation addressed to the President and Board of Trustees setting forth the owners of record and the legal description of the land involved, has been presented to the Board. The President read a proposed annexation ordinance, stating that the area involved consists of 337.4 acres. It lies directly to the north of our northern boundaries up to Route 83 and falls short of Arlington Heights Road and comes down to the northern boundary almost to Buffalo Grove Road. The Board examined the plat and the Petition for. Annexation. The President stated that this area will come in under the R-1 20,000 square feet zoning regulation. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Petition for Annexation be approved. irtee:Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as 0 ows ,-3170 AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak moved that Ordinance No. 0-62-5, being an ordinance to annex certain land as set forth in the legal description and plat attached, and in accordance with the Petition for Annexation, be adopted. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. Trustee Frank stated that the Petition for Annexation was to be accompanied by a letter setting forth an understanding about dedication of land for public use and the owners intention so to do. The President stated that the letter will be forthcoming but it was not his understanding that it would accompany the petition. Following discussion, Trustee Frank moved that the motion for annex- ation be tabled until the next Board meeting. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustee Frank, Gillen NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh The Clerk was requested to call the roll on the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 0-62-5. The roll was called and the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: Trustee Gillen Trustee Frank stated he would like the record to show that he is in favor of the annexation, which is the reason he voted yes, but he does object to the letter not being submitted with the Petition. Trustee Gillen asked Mr. Raysa if there is or will be any complications now that the Village is in two counties inso far as police regulations are concerned. Mr. Raysa said "no". The Police Magistrate has no jurisdiction in Lake County. Ho maintains his jurisdiction in Cook County, but any violations in Lake County would have to be given to a J.P. in Lake County. Mr. Raysa stated that as to the tax levy ordinance, the Village must do certain things now which they did not have to do before with respect to Lake County. He stated there is no loss of jurisdiction except in the case of the police magistrate. Trustee Bochniak moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Village Clerk