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1962-07-12 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETIM OF JULY 5, 1962, OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WietALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD. THURSDAY, JULY 12TH, 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, Marsh Absent: None The President appointed Kenneth Lewis to the Plan Commission for a term of one year. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: Trustee Frank ABSTAIN: Trustee Gillen The President called upon the Plan Commission for its report of its special meeting held on July 10, 1962, for the purpose of reviewing Moser's final plats of Unit 7, 1st and 2nd addition. Mr. Charles Gramer Vice-Chairman of the Plan Commission, read the report, recommending certain changes, and further recommending that the Board accept Moser's final plats of the lst and 2nd addition to Buffalo Grove, Unit 7 with these changes. Trustee Marsh moved that the Board recess for 10 minutes. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Following the recess, the meeting resumed with all of the members present. The President read a letter from the owner of the land and the Buffalo Utility Company regarding the easement on the final plat. Trustee lhiskopf moved that the Board approve Moser's lst and 2nd addition to Buffalo Grove Unit 7, subject to the changes that the Plan Commission recommended in their letter. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. Discussion followed. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf NAYS: Trustee Gillen ABSTAIN: Trustee Marsh Correction: Trustee Gillen stated that the principal reason for his nay vote is that he feels the Village is rushing into this, and with all due respect to the Village attorney, it should be checked out further from all legal aspects, so that we do not jeopardize ourselves, as granting approval of this amR» portion of Unit 7 is tantamount to granting approval of the entire area. Block parties came up for discussion. Following discussion, the President summed up the general feeling of the Board that block parties be allowed if the following conditions are met: 1. The necessary certificate of insurance is presented. 2. A petition is circulated that everyone on the street wants a block party. 3. That the street be blocked off, subject to the prior approval of the Police Departnont or Public Safety Committee Trustee Marsh set the insurance coverage limits as follows: Comprehensive general liability with limits of $100,000.00 per person and one million dollars per occurrence or accident Property damage of $25,000.00 Medical payment $1000.00 Dram shop coverage: Following discussion of the cost, the possibility of a hold harmless agreement between the participants and the Village was suggested. This is to be referred to Mr. Raysa. Trustee Marsh left the meeting. The President stated that the Recreation Association wants to hold a dance in the park on July 28th and maid like to serve beer. They have circulated a petition to all of the homes adjoining or facing the park and have found all in favor except 2. They are willing to pay a reasonable fee to the Village to cover the costs that the Village may incur and also a deposit which they will forfeit if they do not police the area after the party is over. Discussion followed. Trustee Bochniak moved that the Recreation Association be denied the permit of using the park for this affair if they intend to serve intoxicating beverages. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold NAYS: Trustees Frank, Weiskopf, and President Farrington ABSTAIN: Trustee Gillen Trustee Abiskopf moved that the Board allow the Recreation Association to hold this affair in the park, assuming proper insurance coverage is secured, with beer being the strongest intoxicating beverage. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. Trustee Weiskopf amended his motion to include a deposit of $25.00, to be forfeited if the area is not policed, and a fee of $5.00 for use of the park. Trustee Frank seconded the amended motion. Discussion followed. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: 4/17 AYES: Trustees Frank, Weiskopf NAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen Trustee Frank moved that the Board permit the Recreation Association to use the park facilities providing they pay a $15.00 fee and post a $25.00 deposit to cover the cost of any policing of the area, and providing further that they furnish a certificate of insurance satisfactory to the President and Village Attorney. trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Gillen, Weiskopf and President Farrington MAYS: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold Trustee Bochniak moved that theadjourn. Trustee Huxhold seconded meeting the motion and it was unanimously carried. pillage t1erk. /77