1962-06-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TgUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY,
TT.LINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST, 1962, IN THE LOUISA
�--� MAY ALCOTT PUBT•TC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8:20 P.M.
The roll was called and the following were found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Bochniak, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
Absent: Trustees Frank and Huxhold
The President appointed Trustee Gillen to take the minutes of the meeting
in the absence of the Village Clerk.
Trustee Weiskopf moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting
held on June 7th, 1962 be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion.
President Farrington requested a correction in Paragraph 6 on Page 3. He
stated that the plat for Unit #7 was submitted two Board meetings ago instead
of two weeks ago.
Trustee Frank arrived at approximately 8:25 P.M.
The motion to approve the minutes was amended to include the correction.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Bochniak read the Public Safety Committee report.
Trustee Frank read the report of the Public Improvement Committee.
Mr. Hooper reported on the Bridge fund for a new bridge on Raupp Blvd. over
the creek. The money can come out of M.F.T. with the County paying half,
provided the funds are available and that the Village has been levying the
maximum amount for at least 3 years. Mr. Hooper reported that the Village
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had been levying this amount for 3 years.
Mr. Stoltenberg, Chairman of the Park Commission gave his report, stating
that a fireworks display is planned for approximately 9:00 P.M. on July 4 th.
Competent personnel and Village police will be available for the display,
which will last approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Trustee Weiskopf
questioned need for State permit to have fireworks display. The Park Chairman
indicated that he felt this as not necessary for supervised displays, but
that he would check into the matter. Trustee Frank wanted to know if our
insurance would cover Village in event of damage. Insurance consultant
answered in the affirmative. Trustee Gillen requested the Park Committee to
check with the Buffalo Grove Fire Department for their clearance and help
for 4th of July fireworks display.
The Park Chairman further reported that the Park dedication is set for July
28th and requested $150.00 for a flag and flag pole. He also requested that
Civil Defense attempt to get a jeep to pull the recently purchased gang mower.
He further reported that he has prepared a suggested Park Ordinance that he
will submit to Mr. Raysa. Trustee Marsh questioned naming of the park. Mr.
Stoltenberg replied that this has not as yet been decided.
The Building Commissioner asked about duplicating various pending and
approved ordinances. President Farrington indicated that the Village has
a duplicating machine and that the masters could be done by an outside agency.
Trustee Frank stated the money for the sencils could come out of the special
$200.00 appropriation for printed material allocated to Building Commissioner's
Department. Mr. Venetianer agreed to do this.
Trustee Marsh indicated settlement had been arranged on the second insurance
claim on the ambulance, but the actual money has not as yet been collected.
Village Engineer, John Hooper, reported nothing new on the proposed incinerator
in Lake County.
Trustee Bochniak reported that the police had investigated the alleged "Jack
rolling" of children in the Village but have found nothing amiss.
The President read the request from Chief DeKneef for the appointment of
Richard Ball to the rank of Special Police Officer for the Probation period
of six (6) months. The President thereupon made the appointment. Trustee
Marsh moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the
�.. motion and it was unanimously carried.
The President read the request from Chief DeKneef that Sgt. Donald Thompson
and Pllm. Robert Conners be reimbursed for the four hours loss of wages that
they suffered as a result of appearing at the Wheeling court in the daytime.
It was necessary for them to appear on June 15th on State charges which they
issued. Sgt. Thompson's loss of wages was $18.00 and Ptlm. Conners $13.50.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the two officers be reimbursed for their loss of
salary. Trustee Frank seconded the motion.
A discussion followed on why the Police Magistrate did not hold special court
in the daytime to eliminate the need for a change of venue to V heeling. Also
discussed was the need for adopting a Village Traffic Code. Trustee Marsh
indicated that as a matter of policy, a statement from the employer of all
persons requesting re-imbursement for lost wages be required. This was not to
be construed in any way as a reflection on the character of the two officers
involved at the present time, but simply should be a matter of policy.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Mleiskopf
NAYS: Trustee Gillen
ABSTAIN: Trustee Marsh
Trustee Bochniak moved that this salary reimbursement be paid to the officers
in advance of the next Warrant. Trustee ..7eiskopf seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, ieiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: Trustee Gillen
The President read a letter from the Illinois Institute for the Blind (Doc. No.
145). It was moved that the Clerk check into the legitimacy of this organization.
The President requested a motion to award Seal Coating of St. Mary's Parkway
from Buffalo Grove Road to the end of Unit 1 to Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. as
the lowest bidder.
Trustee Marsh moved that the Seal Coating of St. Mary's Parkway from Buffalo
Grove Road to the end of Unit 1 be awarded to Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. in
the amount of $760.39. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Gillen, ieiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Marsh moved that the Clerk be authorized to return the checks to the
unsuccessful bidders. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
The President read a proposed Resolution (No. R-62-11) requesting that Raupp
Blvd. from St. Mary' s Parkway to the North Village Limits be made an arterial
street. Trustee Marsh moved that the Resolution (No. R-62-11) be adopted.
Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. Trustee Gillen objected on the grounds
that there was no need at this time to dedicate this portion of Raupp as
arterial. The roll was called and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: Trustee Gillen
Trustee Marsh inquired about the status of the traffic light at the corner of
Buffalo Grove Road and Dundee. The President stated he has written to the
State requesting that a light be put up.
Trustee Marsh inquired about the status of stop signs at Raupp and St. Mary's,
and Raupp and Bernard. No one knew.
Trustee Frank inquired about alcoholic beverages in the Park. The Park Chairman
indicated this was covered in the proposed ordinance. Generally speaking it
would be granted by special permit ohly. It was pointed out that currently
alcoholic beverages are not prohibited in the park.
Trustee Marsh moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Bochniak seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
Time: apprx. 9:25 P.M. J s A. Gillen, appoi ted to take minutes.
AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold,
NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Weiskepf, Marsh
ABSTAIN: Trustee Gillen
Mr. John Hooper stated he would report at the next meeting on the change
in the prevailing wage rate scale.
The Agreement for Easement for the Buffalo Utility Company has been referred
to the Utility Company.
Trustee Marsh suggested, in view of the interest shown on July 4th, that the
park dedication be held over the Labor Day weekend, instead of July 28th,
in order to allow the Village to make proper arrangements. He requested the
Chair and Public Relations to go all out for this dedication, and offered his
services. No one opposed this suggestion. The President stated that the Park
Dedication will be held on the Labor Day weekend, and directed Trustee Marsh
to work with Public Relations and the Chairman of the Park Commission on this.
Nr. Hooper was asked about the status of the sidewalk on Buffalo (rove Road
and stated it is in process of being drawn up and will be presented to Public
Improvements Committee at the next meeting.
Trustee Weiskopf moved that Ordinance No. 0.62-13, the annual Appropriation
Ordinance, be passed. Following discussion, Trustee Weiskopf withdrew his
motion.
A letter from Dyke Tree Service, Inc. re removal of trees, was referred to
Public Improvements.
The President read a letter from Kays Animal Shelter, Inc. (Doc. No. 146).
The Chief of Police stated that no animal has been brought there in the last
year. Trustee Frank moved that no contribution be sent to Kayla Animal Shelter.
Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf,
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Marsh
The President read a letter from William Breson, thanking the Board for their
letter of thanks.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Village send an official commendation to Mr.
James Conroy for his work on the 4th of July. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Gillen moved that Public Improvements Committee be directed to come
up with an estimate of what it will cost the Village to put in trees in those
parkways in Unit 5 where no trees have been planted. Trustee Marsh seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Gillen volunteers his
services to Public Improvements in locating these parkways without trees.
A discussion followed on the purchase of a new base station radio for the
police department. Following discussion, Trustee Bochniak moved that the
Board authorize up to $700.00 for acquisition of a base station radio for the