1962-07-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
CF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, JULY 5TH, 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 Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
Absent: Trustee Frank
Trustee Gillen moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting
held on Juno 21, 1962, be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and
it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of $24.00
for lettering the police car. Trustee Huxhold 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 sum of $25.00 for the
purpose of acquiring a stencil machine. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank arrives and is present for the meeting.
Trustee Marsh moved that the Board approve the payment of a $20.00 inspection
fee to Norman Schwinn for the inspection of the electric signs. Trustee
Bochniak seconded the motion. Discussion followed on the amount of the fee.
Trustee Weiskopf stated this is based on 20% of the inspection fee charged owners.
The roll was called and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: Trustee Frank
Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #53. Trustee Bochniak moved that Warrant #53 in
the amount of $1473.32 be approved for payment. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
B Huxhold, G Weiskopf, Marsh
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, uxhol Gillen,s � P �
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NAYS: None
The Police Magistrate's report was read. For the month of June, cases continued
% • from May 4; cases in June 33; Change of Venue to Wheeling 5; convictions: 18 in
Buffalo Grove Court and 2 out of the 5 in Wheeling Court; dismissals 7; continuances
to July 7; total turned over to Village Clerk $447.00, of which $175.00 came
from Wheeling Court.
The monthly police activities report was read.
President Farrington on behalf of the Board commended the Police Department
and Rescue Squad on the excellent job they did on the 4th of July in their
handling of the crowd, estimated at 1000 to 1200, who attended the fireworks
display in the park. He added a special note of thanks to the residents for
their interest and attendance at this first function held in the park. He
further thanked Mr. James Conroy who donated the fireworks and his time,. and
Mr. James Stoltenberg for arranging this display in the park.
Paul Soucy, Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department read his report.
Civil Defense - no report
Chairman of the Plan Commission read his report
Trustee Weiskopf read the Finance Committee report.
Trustee Frank reported on the mosquito abatement program, stating there was
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a write-up in the Chicago Tribune and as a result of this he has received
several letters from people throughout the area. He stated that currently
the New Yorker has a series of articles on this subject and recommends that
these be read.
The President read a letter from the Department of Public Works and Buildings,
dated June 25, 1962 (Dec. No. 145), replying to the Village's request for a
stop light and/or stop signs at Buffalo Grove Road and Dundee Road, and stating
. 1 the reasons for denying the request at the present time.
Mr. George Moser presented the final plats of Messrs let and 2nd additions to
Buffalo Grove Unit 7 for approval. He stated he has complied with the requests
of the Board regarding the necessary changes and would like to have the Board
approve these. Discussion followed. It was the majority feeling of the. Board
that the final plats should be referred to the Plan Commission for their review.
Trustee Marsh moved that the final plats as submitted by George Moser be
referred to the Plan Commission for expedient action, and that the Plan
Commission meet on July 10, 1962 at 8:30 P.M., at the home of Eugene Racette
for this purpose. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
The President read a report from the Chicago Better Business Bureau on the
Illinois Federation of the Blind and asked the Board if they will permit the
soliciting of orders for items made by the blind. It was the majority opinion
of the Board that permission should be granted. Trustee Bochniak moved that
every person soliciting for this organization come in and apply for a regular
solicitors permit and that the Village waive the $2.00 fee. Trustee Waiskopf
seconded the motion, and it was carried by a majority of the Board.
Trustee Frank moved that this charitable organization not be allowed to solicit
in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On
,._. roll call the vote was as follows:
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AYES: Trustees Frank, Huxhold,
NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Weiskopf, 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.
Mr. Hooper was asked about the status of the sidewalk on Buffalo Grove 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 Dyiae Tree Service, Inc. re removal of trees, was referred to
Public Improvements.
The President read a letter from Eay's 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 Kay's Animal Shelter.
Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
Ah S: 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
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
Police Department. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion.
Following discussion, Trustee Bochniak amended his motion to read that the
Board authorize up to $730.00 for acquisition of the base station radio.
Trustee Marsh seconded, the amended motion. The roll was called and the vote
was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh
NAYS: Trustees Frank, Gillen
Trustee Bochniak moved that the meeting adjourn to July 12, 1962, at 8:00 P.M.
in the Louisa May Alcott Public School. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
Village Clerk