1962-08-02 - 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 THUFSDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 1962, IN THE LOUISA
MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order at 8:45 P.M.
The roll was called and the following were found present:
President Farrington, Trustees, Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf
Absent: Trustees Marsh, Gillen
In t he absence of the Village Clerk, Trustee Bochniak was appointed to
record the minutes.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting
held on July 19, 1962 be approved. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and
it was unanimously carried.
The Treasurer read his report for the month of July, 1962, showing cash in
bank of $22,407.94 and motor fuel tax allotment of $12,538.12.
Court Clerk Sansone read the Police Magistrate's report for the month of
July, 1962, as follows: cases continued from June 7; cases for July 27;
convictions 15; dismissals 9; continuances to August 2 in Buffalo Grove
and 1 in Wheeling, change of venue; total money turned over to Village
Clerk $133.00.
Police Department - no report
Fire Department - no report
Eugene Racette, Chairman, read the Plan Commission report.
Finance Committee - no report
Public Relations Committee - no report
Mr. James Stoltenberg, Chairman of the Park Commission gave his report.
The Clerk arrived at 8:55 P.M.
Mr. Stoltenberg gave the tentative plans for the Labor Day weekend, stating
that on Sunday there maybe a baseball game between Buffalo Grove and Heeling,
a concert given by the Fifth Army Band and fireworks. This will be a joint
venture between Buffalo Grove, Wheeling Community Council, a group of clubs
and the Wheeling Park District. The Labor Day activities will be strictly for
Buffalo Grove residents, and will consist of the park dedication, speeches,
games, races. He stated that a flag has been donated by Mr. Yates and they will
need a pole. Discussion followed on parking, handling of the crowd, etc.
Mr. Stoltenberg asked for the Board's approval so the Park Commission can
proceed with its plans. After an informal poll, the President stated that the
Board approves these plans.
Building Commissioner — no report, but requested that the Sign Ordinance
not be taken up at this meeting as he has some questions he would like to
ask the Village attorney.
Mr. Hooper explained the process being used for the seal coating in Unit 1.
Trustee Frank stated that the area asphalted in the park is not a parking
area but is a basketball court. The Village President stated he would write
a letter of thanks to the Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. for this work.
Trustee Bochniak would like the record to show that the Public Safety
Committee is indebted to Joe Jashelski, 339 Lincoln Terrace, Chairman of
Boy Scout Troup 211, for distributing notices on dog licenses.
Trustee Weiskopf read Warrant #54. Trustee Weiskopf moved that Warrant #54
in the amount of $2175.41 be approved for payment. Trustee Bochniak seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Weiskopf
NAYS: None
On the request of Buffalo Utility Company for an easement, Trustee Frank,
Public Improvements Chairman, reported that the Utility Company advises him
that it is no longer necessary to run a main thru the park. Be further
stated that the Utility Company advises him they will install one or two
drinking fountains in the park and a fire hydrant without charge, and that
there will be no charge for water consumption so long as it remains reasonable.
The Board was advised that the Police radio will probably be in operation
in three weeks.
Trustee Frank stated that the number of trees missing in Unit 5 has not as
yet been determined, but that the price will be $20.00 per tree to install.
The stop signs have not been received.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board take the tabled motion off the table
to be considered at this time. There was no second to the motion.
The President stated that Mr. Ernest Barnett has indicated his desire to
be removed as Village Forester and that Mr. Fred Cotterell has offered his
services for this position. The President stated that Mr. Cotterell has a
fondness for trees and has done a great deal of reading about them. Thereupon,
the President removed Mr. Ernest Barnett as Village Forester and appointed
Mr. Fred Cotterell as the Village Forester. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the
President's action in removing Mr. Ernest Barnett and appointing Mr. Fred
Cotterell as Village Forester be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
The President asked that Public Improvements give its recommendation on the
street and sidewalk ordinance at the next meeting.
At the request of the Chairman of the Plan Commission, the President
appointed Norman Kortus and Charles Wilhelm, whose present terms expire
August 10, 1962, as members of the Plan Commission for a term of one year.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Weiskopf
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
The President stated that a traffic control ordinance has been given to the
Board by the Village attorney. He will have the Chief of Police get in
touch with the attorney and this ordinance will be discussed at a later date.
The President read a letter from John D. Hooper, Village Engineer, dated
July 30, 1962 (Doc. No. 147) recommending that the Village approve the
public improvements installed in Buffalo Grove Subdivision Unit 6 comprising
that portion of the subdivision lying north of Maple Drive, setting forth
certain conditions. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the Board accept the
recommendations of the Village Engineer as set forth in his letter, subject
to the final inspection and such other conditions as set forth. Trustee
Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: None
Trustee Bochniak introduced a proposed ordinance which would establish
salaries for the President and Trustees, stating that he feels the work
performed by the President and Trustees merits some remuneration, at least
to reimburse them for their expenses, such as phone calls and mileage.
He said the matter of how much is up to the discretion of the Board, but
suggested the figures of $900.00 annually for the President and $7.50 per
meeting for each trustee. A discussion followed. There was a suggestion
that the President's salary be $1800.00 annually. The President stated he
felt this matter should be held in abeyance until there is a full complement
of the Board.
Trustee Bochniak moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Huxhold seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Village Clerk