1962-05-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR HEFTING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTS OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, MAY 17, 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 Farrington; Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, it iskopf, Marsh
Absent: Trustee Frank
Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting
held on May 3, 1962, be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion,
Trustee Marsh requested that the minutes be corrected on the first page to
show that this is the second month that there was no report from the police
magistrate. Trustee Huxhold requested that the minutes be corrected on the
3rd page in the paragraph about sidewalks. Trustee Huxhold did not make any
statement that he would submit a letter.
Trustee Bochniak amended his motion to approve the minutes as corrected.
Trustee Weiskopf seconded. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #51. Trustee Marsh moved that Warrant #51 in
the amount of $6111.18 be approved for payment. Trustee Bochniak seconded the
motion. The Building Commissioner stated that a bill for $9.00 for the suburban
building officials code was omitted from the Warrant. Trustee Marsh amended his
motion to include this $9.00 on the Warrant. Trustee Bochniak seconded. The
roll was called and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
The Police Magistrate was not present and there was no report. Trustee Marsh
requested the Chair to direct the Police Magistrate to be present at the next
meeting with an up to date report.
In the absence of Trustee Frank, President Farrington read the report of the
Public Improvements Committee, which set forth the functions and duties of
the Committee as well as immediate and long range goals.
Trustee Bochniak read the report of the Public Safety Committee.
Chief Breson read the report of the Rescue Squad, stating that the ambulance is
again inoperative and that according to Brehm's it will cost between $280.99 to
$456,29 to put the engine back in shape. Chief Breson suggesting alternatives,
stated that International Harvester makes a rescue vehicle which would be eligible
for matching funds under Civil Defense. Mr. Hupfel stated that this vehicle
costs $8000.00. Chief Breson stated there is a smaller vehicle which would cost less.
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Trustee Marsh offered to check into the possibility of a used engine. Chief
Breson stated that the Rescue Squad is answering all inhalator calls and that
Wheeling will be called on anything above this.
Chief Breson stated that Lt. Anthony Good has resigned from the Department
and recommends Paul Soucy to fill his position.
Trustee Weiskopf, Finance Chairman read his report.
Mr. Racettee Chairman of the Plan Commission, stated he had no report but
announced that the Plan Commission will have a meeting Tuesday and a member
of the Regional Planning Commission of Lake County will be at this meeting.
Mr. Venetianer, Building Commissioner, stated that the course he planned to
attend at the Central YMCA on Building and Construction will not be given
this summer and he will have to wait until Fall. He stated further that he
has talked to the Village Clerk and that the receipts for payment of building
permit fees by the builders will be mailed to him from now on and he will
turn these receipts over to the builders with the permit.
A discussion followed on the distribution to new residents of a leaflet
prepared by the Health and Safety Committee. The Board generally agreed that
the builders should be asked to give this leaflet to new residents at the time
of occupancy and Mr. Venetianer was requested to contact the builders.
Civil Defense -- Mr. Hupfel stated he has no report and that Civil Defense will
give their report at the first meeting of every month since they hold their
meetings on the last Tuesday of each month.
President Farrington stated that about two months ago he had asked each committee
head to define the purpose and scope of their committees and he hopes this will
be done by the next meeting.
The President asked the status of the petition for deannexing from the Rural
Park District. The petition has not been drawn up.
Trustee Bochniak stated he has heard nothing about the hoodlums around the
General Store and it was not brought up at the Safety Committee meeting.
No official action has been taken on 73 Bernard Drive. Trustee Marsh mentioned
Section 28 which prohibits cars crossing a curb, etc. The matter was referred
to the Safety Committee.
Trustee Marsh stated that two insurance companies are involved on the liability
of the ambulance and that he has a check for $139.00 from Preferred Risk who
is the insurance carrier of Wilford Inzer, responsible for the damage to the
left side of the vehicle. Trustee Marsh will now contact the other carrier.
Discussion was had on the installation of the park equipment. The Chairman
of the Park Commission was not present. Trustee Farrington felt that the new
equipment has not been installed because they are waiting to give the new
grass a chance to grow. Trustee Marsh stated he will follow-up on the reseeding
to be done by Mr. Garbacz and will report at the next meeting.
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Inspection of the Buffalo Grove Theatre was discussed. Mr. Hooper stated there
is a delivery delay which is the reason such things as the panic hardware on
the doors has not been installed,
Trustee Gillen brought up the proposed nuisance ordinance. Trustee Gillen
moved that the Nuisance Ordinance be approved and that points 4, section 8,
page 3 be excluded. Discussion followed. The Bresident asked Trustee Gillen
to bring this up at the next meeting. Trustee Gillen withdrew his motion.
Trustee Marsh moved that the Board accept the firm bid of $325.00 and dispose
of the police emergency vehicle. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Gillen, Marsh
NAYS: Trustee Weiskopf
ABSTAIN: Trustee Bochniak
The President appointed Harold Smith as a special police officer for a period
of six months. Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointment be approved.
Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion.
A discussion followed on the by
previous time served Mr. Smith with the Police
Department and whether or not credit should be given to him for that period of
time. Trustee Marsh requested Trustee Bochniak to amend his motion so that
Mr. Smith would be appointed as a Regular Reserve Policeman. Trustee Bochniak
did not amend his motion.
Trustee Marsh moved that the motion before the Board be tabled. Trustee Gillen
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Gillen, Marsh
NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf.
The roll was called on the motion to approve the appointment and the vote was
as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
The President stated that the motion to sell the emergency vehicle was not
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carried. Followinga discu sign Trustee �'�ei discussion, skopf moved that the previous vote
on the sale of the emergency vehicle be recalled. Trustee Bochniak seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None.
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Trustee Marsh moved that the Board accept the firm bid of $325.00 and sell
the emergency vehicle used by the Police Department. Trustee Gillen seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AY'iS: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh, President Farrington
NAYS: None
The President read Ordinance No. 0-62-10, authorizing the sale of the 1959
Ford emergency vehicle to William Preston for $325.00. Trustee Gillen moved
that Ordinance No. 0-62-10 be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh, President Farrington
NAYS: None
The President read the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals (Doc. No.
143) recommending that the variation requested on a garage by Mr. Timothy
McCarthy be allowed, with certain conditions. Trustee Bochniak moved that the
variation as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals be allowed on the
garage of Mr. Timothy McCarthy. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Mr. Goldwaite's letter of resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals has been
received. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the resignation be accepted. Trustee
Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President asked
that a notice be placed in the newspaper requesting volunteers to fill the two
vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Trustee Gillen moved that the resignation of Anthony F. Good from the Buffalo
Grove Fire Department and Rescue Squad be accepted. Trustee Marsh seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Huxhold recommends sending a
letter of thanks for giving their time to the Village to those people resigning
from positions.
It was announced that on May 29th at 1:30, there will be a zoning hearing in
Half Day on the zoning of a certain area for a garbage disposal. This area
is within the 1-1/2 mile radius of the Village.
The President read a letter from the Department of Public Works stating that
the resolution adopted bi- the Vill
age a Board
on Feb
ruary 15, designating
ng additions onsto the municipality's arterial street system
was approved.
The President presented an Ordinance granting a franchise to the Illinois Bell
telephone Company and explained the various benefits to be obtained under this
franchise. Trustee Weiskopf moved that Ordinance No. 0-62 11, being an Ordinance
Granting to the Illinois Bell Telephone Company Certain Rights in the Village of
Buffalo Grove be passed. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
The President read a letter dated May 14, 1962 from the Buffalo Utility
Company (Doc. No. 144) requesting the granting of an easement. Trustee Marsh
moved that the easement be granted to the Buffalo Utility Company in accordance
with the description as outlined in the letter read by the President, the
recommendations as made by the Utility Company to John Hooper, and that Mr.
Raysa be instructed to draw up the easement. Trustee Bochniak seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize the payment of $32.25 to
"Girl Fridays", Inc. for mimeographing 750 sets of the Safety Committee Report.
Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board authorize up to $100.00 for the Plan
Commission to spend for a typewriter, some sort of file cabinet and other
miscellaneous office supplies. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, YYeiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board direct the Village Treasurer to purchase
a certificate of deposit for $5000.00 for one year. Trustee Gillen seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, ieiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
A discussion followed on enclosing porches on the Viking maul type homes.
Trustee Gillen read a recent amendment to the State law, which said in substance
that any land set aside for public use in a new annexation must be purchased
within 1 year.
Trustee Bochniak stated there is a need for the Board to meet with the Zoning
Board of Appeals. He will determine the date and advise the members of the
Board.
A discussion was had on putting in window screens in the felrmhouse. Public
Safety was directed to have this work done.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize an expenditure for the
purpose of erecting the 4—way stop signs at the intersections of Raupp and
St. Maryts and Bernard Drive and Raupp. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize an amount up to $200.00 for
the purpose of purchasing and installing the stop signs at the intersections
of Raupp and St. Mary's and Bernard Drive and Raupp. Trustee Gillen seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, 'deiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
It was recommended that the Village President write to the State Department
of Highways regarding installation of a stop light at Buffalo Grove Rodd and
Dundee Rd.
Trustee Gillen moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Marsh seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
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