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1962-05-03 - 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, MAY 3RD, 1962, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT 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 Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, and Marsh. Absent: Trustees Frank and Weiskopf. Trustee Bochniak moved that minutes of two previous meetings, the regular meeting of April 5th and Special Meeting of April 23rd be approved as written. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Marsh ABSTAIN: Trustee Gillen The Treasurer's report was read. Trustee Marsh asked that the amount of fines collected be repeated. Trustee Frank has arrived. Police report was given by Police Chief DeKneef. Trustee Marsh asked a auestion about the accident report which totaled four. One of the accidents occurred in the Village, the other three outside of the Village limits. Trustee Weiskopf arrived. Trustee Frank asked Chief DeKneef what was being done about the teen- agers that have been hanging around the General Store and "rolling" the younger children of the Village. The Chief replied that he has received no formal reports on this - Trustee Marsh mentioned that it had happened to his youngster just the other day. This is going to be checked into by the Chief. Fire and Rescue Squad report was given by Chief Breson. President stated that Police Magistrate was not present and that there was no report. Planning Commission report was given by Trustee Huxhold in the ab- sence of Mr. Gene Racette. The annexation requests of Mr. Skupien and Mr. nietsch are pending. They are asking to be zoned as Business, B-4; we want them to be zoned as B--2. A Special Meeting is to be held at a later date on this matter. Attention was brought to the Board that the matter of the Sign Ordi- nance had been brought up at a previous and they would like action on it. Trustee Bochniak asked about copies of the sign Ordinance ammo. Noma and the only one that seems to be available is the one that Trustee Frank has in his possession. He did not have it with him this evening. Civil Defense had no report for this meeting. '-! Building Commissioner gave his report. A lengthy discussion was held about the parking of trucks and buses in the Village - in driveways; on private property; on the street; overnight parking; what constitutes commercial vehicles - weight limitations, size, number of tires; the fact that a pick-up truck may be the only means of transportation for a person. Mr. Raysa was asked about the interpretation of the ordinance concerning park- ing of trucks and buses in the Village. Zoning ordinance prohibits parking of trucks and buses in driveways, which has never been en- forced, but another ordinance is needed to limit the parking of trucks on Village streets. President Farrington suggested that the Planning Commission amend the ordinance pertaining to parking. Trustee Huxhold made a motion that the matter of parking trucks and buses in the Village be referred to the Planning Commission to look to see what kind of action is necessary to amend the present ordinance. Seconded by Trustee Bochniak. Trustee Huxhold amended his motion to state that the matter of parking trucks and buses in the Village and the amendment of the ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission for further study. Seconded by Trustee Bochniak. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: Trustee Frank Mr. Venetianer reruested recognition and stated that there is a prob- lem of communication between departments in regards to payment of fees on building permits, specifically on new buildings. He states he has no way of knowing whether or not the fee has been paid because the monies are collected by the Clerk and there is a clash of timing due to the limitation of the accessibility of the Clerk - Monday evenings and Saturdays - too great a span of time when builders are anxious to begin building and must wait for clearance. As a possible solution he suggested that he be authorized to accept money for pay- ment of building permits. He also asked that the Treasurer add the amount of money collected on the permit along with his initials and date. Trustee Frank made a motion that the matter of the collection of monies by the Building Commissioner for building permits be submitted to the Finance Committee. Seconded by Trustee Gillen. President Farrington considered this motion out of order. L.�. Trustee Frank amended the motion to state that the matter of the collection of monies by the Building Commissioner for building per- mits be referred to the Finance Committee for further study. Second- ed by Trustee Gillen. On roll call the vote was as follows: I f ►..• ••1 .... AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf and Marsh NAYS: None The standing situation with the property owner of 73 Bernard Drive, his various citations and vliations was brought up and discussed. Trustee Gillen motioned that President Farrington issue an order to the Chief of Police that he visit 73 Bernard Drive and issue a cita- tion that the property owner is out of order. Seconded by Trustee Frank. Trustee Gillen amended his motion to read that the Clerk notify the Chief of Police to investigate this matter and issue a citation to ' the property owner of 73 Bernard Drive. Seconded by Trustee Frank. Trustee Frank moved that this motion be tabled until we find out if the proceeding would be legal or not. Seconded by Trustee Huxhold. AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Weiskopf NAYS: Trustees, Bochniak, Gillen, Marsh PRESIDENT: Aye Trustee Gillen made a motion that a citation be issued to the owner of the property at 73 Bernard Drive under our ordinance prohibiting • and creating a public nuisance. Trustee Gillen withdrew his motion. Trustee Frank seconded the with- drawal. Public Relations Committee - no report. Finance Committee report has been postponed until two weeks from now when Village Clerk returns. Public Improvements Committee - no report. The Committee is meeting next Thursday, May 10th. Trustee Huxhold asked Trustee Frank about the sidewalks on Lincoln Terrace, Francis Court and Glendale which have sunk below the curb. Trustee Frank asked for a written notice of this situation wii4eb 1r K4J VrV 11 "j3'R�� • Trustee WeisIppf asked about emergency repairs which have not been taken care of and which will be taken up at the next Public Improve- ments meeting, according to Trustee Frank. Trustee Huxhold made a report on his efforts, which were unsuccess- ful, to locate a Director for the park for the summer months. He feels that the salary, $450.00 per month, is not sufficient to attract the type of person we wish to have in our park program. The Wheeling i.... Park District Was mentioned, which does spend about $2,500 for its summer program. The pros and cons of becoming and operating as an independent park district were discussed; the freedom it would afford us. Deannexation from the Rural Park District was brought up as our possible next step. 7i I i I I i j I I I A motion was placed by Trustee Huxhold before the Board that we in- struct Mr. Raysa to start proceedings to deannex from the Rural Park District and create a Park District of our own. Seconded by Trustee Gillen. Mr. Raysa explained the procedure, which would be as follows : A petition must be prepared and signed by the majority of the property owners within the limits of the Village of Buffalo Grove, and pre- sented to the Park Board. Consensus of opinion is that the Board would be very happy to have us deannex from its jurisdiction. The opinion was expressed that we may be a bit too premature and hasty to deannex at this time. Trustee Huxhold amended the motion to read that proceedings be started to deannex from the Rural Park District; this to be done by prepara- tion of a petition to be submitted to the property owners of Buffalo Grove for signing. Seconded by Trustee Gillen. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: Trustee Bochniak President Farrington wished to be put on record that he is definitely against it. Chairman of the Park Commission gave his report. Seeding has been completed; some forsythia bushes are to be replaced; a question has arisen as to whether or not we will get trees to plant now the opinion being that it may be too late in the season. He made a request for monies to purchase playground equipment, specifically $390.00 for the purchase of a baseball backstop and $203.00 for two basketball back- stops. The softball backstop was mentioned but he will study this purchase further. The Park Commission also reported vandalism occuring in the park - playground equipment torn apart - thrown into the creek; bushes de- ' stroyed; the bridge marred. Chief De Kneef reported that it is being watched as closely as it can be by his force. Motion was made by Trustee Marsh that Mr. Garbacz had indicated that seeding was to have been completed by April 15th, and that he should make a report on either its completion or progress. Seconded by Trustee Frank. AYES: mrustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None The Skokie Valley Asphalt Company is donating the blacktopping of our basketball court to the Village. It was unanimously agreed that a letter expressing the gratitude and the acceptance of this gift by the Village of Buffalo Grove, be sent to the company. Trustee Bochniak moved to authorize the Board to expend the $600.00 to purchase the baseball backstop and the two basketball backstops for the park. Seconded by Trustee Huxhold. .... • immod • ...• A discussion was held about the bypassing of the Finance Committee with this authorization of funds. Trustee Weiskopf, Chairman of the Finance Committee feels that the committee should be consulted about the appropriation of all funds. Trustee Gillen made a motion that this motion be tabled. No second to the motion. The original motion for authorization of funds for park equipment was voted upon and on roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: Gillen Motion made by Trustee Huxhold that up to $100.00 be used by Park Commissioner for miscellaneous purchases as the need arises. Seconded by Trustee Bochniak. AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None Safety Committee report was given by Trustee Bochniak. Two men have been recommended for assignment to the Police force - one as a Special Policemand and one as a R,gular Reserve Policeman, pending a health examination of both men. Trustee Marsh moved for authorization by the Board for the expenditure of $10.00 for the examination of the two appointees recommended by the Public safety Committee. seconded by Trustee Frank. On roll call �.- the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None Trustee Weiskopf suggested that from now on the names of the appli- cants for the Rescue and Police Departments not be mentioned in the Safety Committee reports prior to receipt of the FBI and State Ticense clearance, so that their possible rejection need not be made public . This recommendation will be followed. Chief Breson of the Rescue and Fire Sauad was recognized and brought up the Village Fire Department. After discussion as to what position the Board takes in the organizing of such a force, it was suggested, and accepted by Chief Breson, that he present to the Safety Committee a comprehensive plan and proposal showing exactly the costs involved, the needs for training facilities, housing the vehicle and enuipment, approximate amount and cost of enuipment needed to have an efficient Fire Department. The Safety Committee will take the responsibility of preparing this report, and the Board will act on their recommenda- tion. Motion was made by Trustee Marsh that in the event of an emergency call to the Rescue squad, the Rescue cnuad be authorized to proceed to Northwest Hospital in Arlington Heights and the Holy Family Hspital in Des Plaines, and that in the event either of these two hospitals is unable to accept the patient, it be left to the discretion of the squad to take the patient to the next closest hospital. Seconded by Trustee Gillen. On roll call the vote was as follows : I I i _ I N... i f V �s AYES: Trustee Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None The Safety Committee is to make a report on the present status of the rules governing school buses and the motion of traffic when a school bus is stopped. Trustee Marsh asked the Chief of Police if anything had been done about the parking in front of the bowling alley. The Chief reported that citations had been issued and that the matter will clear up as soon as the balance of the parking lot is completed. Mr. Raysa verified that on the signature of checks, two signatures are necessary and that the present bonding of $15,000 for the Treasurer and $3,000 for the President is sufficient. The whereabouts of the three dozen folding chairs that the Village had purchased last year had been ascertained; some have been loaned to the library and the balance are stored in the basement of the farmhouse. President Farrington read letter from the County Zoning Board re the development West on Dundee Road. There is no hearing scheduled in the immediate future; we will be notified when it will again come up. The old vehicle had not been sold as yet. There was only one bona fide offer made and the ordinance prepared by Mr. Raysa has to be delayed until an actual buyer is present. President Farrington read a letter of resignation from Mr. Mike Damore who is resigning from the police force. Motion by Trustee Weiskopf that the resignation of Mike Damore be accepted. Seconded by Trustee Marsh. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None Letter from Chief DeKneef was read by President Farrington in which recommendation was made that the Board approve the appointment of R. Conners as Special Policeman and Bruce Hopkins as Regular Reserve Policeman. Trustee Huxhold made the motion that R. Conners be appointed as Special Policeman and Bruce Hopkins as Regular Reserve Policeman. Seconded by Trustee Bochniak. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf ABSTAIN: Trustee Marsh Trustee Marsh asked for authorization for payment of t5.00 per night �--- to Mrs. Kasabowski and Mrs. O'Rourke as Acting Clerks during the absence of Mrs. Closehey. Seconded by Trustee Weiskopf. . rt . "r • • • • • • MEMO' AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None • Trustee Frank brought up the matter of the EXIT doorways in the Buffalo Grove Theatre and the fact that there . is no panic hardware present on the doors. Mr. Hooper informed us that all of the basic requirements had been met at the time permits were acquired. Trustee Frank further recommended that the Building Commissioner, Village Engineer and Fire Chief make a joint inspection of the Theatre and its facilities so that specific needs for hardware on the doors, loca- ./ tion of fire extinguishers, etc. may be met. It was also mentioned that both doors should be left unlocked during regular business hours. Trustee Gillen made a motion that fund of $100 be authorized by the Board for the use of Chief Breson of the Rescue and Fire Sauad for his miscellaneous expenditures. Seconded by Huxhold. In answer to Trustee Frankts question as to where the funds had gone that had been raised by various functions, Chief Breson replied that uniforms and various small pieces of equipment had been purchased. The $100 fund would be used to pay for a Log Book, the cleaning of linens and blankets, and various forms needed to operate the squad efficiently. Trustee Bochniak thinks this should be referred to Finance Committee. Trustee Marsh tabled the motion. Trustee Huxhold suggested that Chief Breson hold out until Trustee Weiskopf organized what he has in mind for the setting up of this fund. Trustee Weiskopf replied that we do not have to put this aside and the original motion was voted on. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None • Trustee Gillen made a statement, for the benefit of all, explaining that even though the rescue vehicle is prohibited for personal use, the person serving during the daytime hours works at the bowling alley and it is more practicable that the vehicle be where he is so that response to call may be immediate instead of delayed by his having to go home to get the vehicle. On occasion, since this is the only means of transportation he has along with him, he uses the vehicle to go to nunhurst Heights to the hardware store. He checks in both before he leaves, while there, and when he returns. President Farrington read a letter from George Moser, Sr., in which he is submitting plat and all papers p pertinent for Subdivision No. 7' approval. Check in the amount of $�+6g.29 Trustee Bochniak moved that records show that plans for Units 1 and 2 of Subdivision No. 7 were received by the Board and that final plat be referred to Mr. Raysats attention for review and approval. I ' ..,.. i • I • • • • • I I i i n..• I I it I I I • V i II 11=0r Chief of Police - DeKneef requested money for the purchase of an alternator, $53.4+5, and pulley, $2.4+5, to install in the new vehicle. For some reason, unexplained at the moment, the new vehicle was de- livered with a standard generator rather than the heavy duty generator �-- that was in the original specifications. The alternator would remedy this situation. A motion was made by Trustee Weiskopf that the expenditure of $60.00 be authorized for the alternator and the pulley but that it's pur- chase be held off until an investigation can be made of the Village Clerk's records to determine whether or not we have received from the dealer what we have ordered and paid for. Seconded by Trustee Bochniak. AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None Trustee Huxhold motioned for adjournement. Seconded unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P. M. Respectfully submitted, . (9 anda .Rourke Acting Clerk I I i I j I • Ammo I i i I I ..no I I