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1962-08-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR METING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, Lr.TNOIS, HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1962, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, n.T.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 Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Marsh Absent: Trustee Weiskopf Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meeting held on August 2, 1962 be approved as written. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, President Farrington NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustees Gillen, Marsh Trustee Bochniak stated there is no formal Safety Committee report. Winter uniforms for the Police Department were discussed at the Safety Committee meeting. He stated further that the land leading to the bridge has been filled in with gravel and the ruts have been taken care of, and expressed thanks to the Chairman of the Public Improvements Committee for this work. Public Improvements Committee - no report. Trustee Weiskopf arrived and was present for the meeting. A discussion was had on the sidewalk to be installed from St. Mary's Parkway to the bridge. Discussed was the possibility of the property owners installing the sidewalk at their own expense rather than thru special assessment. The special assessment route was discussed. The cost of the sidewalk is approximately $2500.00. Mr. Raysa was asked to check certain aspects of the special assess- ment route. The President appointed Trustee Marsh to the Board of Local Improvements. Trustee Weiskopf moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen Waiskopf NAYS/ None ABSTAIN: Trustee Marsh The President announced that following the meeting there will be a report from the Park Commission and a rundown on the table of events on the forth- coming park dedication, and that everyone is welcome to attend this meeting. Building Commissioner - no report, but he stated that most of his questions on the proposed Sign Ordinance have been clarified by Mr. Raysa. The President requested that the proposed ordinance regulating traffic be held in abeyance as the Illinois Municipal League is about to publish a more current ordinance on traffic regulation. Trustee Marsh reported that he has received a check for $220.52 from the St. Lawrence Insurance Co., and gave the check to the Village Clerk. This is in payment for damage to the ambulance as a result of the accident on.April 1, 1962. Trustee Gillen stated that he has not made the count of the number of trees to be planted in the parkways in Unit 5. The Clerk reported that she has had no response from Ready Made Sign Co. on the order for stop signs. Trustee Frank was directed to telephone the Ready Made Sign Co. in New York, and, if necessary, cancel the order and purchase the signs locally. The President requested Public Improvements to make a formal report on the proposed street and sidewalk ordinance at the next meeting. Trustee Bochniak moved that the proposed ordinance establishing salaries for the President and Trustees be taken from the table. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS2 Trustee Huxhold Trustee Bochniak moved that Ordinance No. 0-62-14, being an ordinance setting the salaries of the President at $1800.00 yearly, and $7.50 per meeting for each Trustee be approved. The President read the Ordinance. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. A lengthy discussion followed on the Village's financial ability to pay these salaries. It was estimated that in two years time the Village will be able to pay the salaries, and it was further stated that the President and Trustees should be willing to waive these salaries until the Village is financially able to pay. In answer to remarks that this money could be used for the Police or Fire Department, or to pay those people now on a volunteer basis, it was stated that the Village can at any time authorize expenditures and pay compensation to , others, but in order for the elected officials to obtain any compensation an ordinance must be established now. Trustee Marsh stated he would like the ordinance amended to $900.00 annually for the President and Trustee Weiskopf stated he would like the salary to start at a lower figure and be stepped up over a 4 year period. Trustee Marsh suggested the ordinance be amended to make the President's salary payable in 12 equal monthly installments. Trustee Bochniak amended his motion to include the wording that the President's salary be payable in 12 equal monthly installments. Trustee Frank seconded. The roll was called on the motion as amended and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Marsh, President Farrington NAYS: Trustees Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf Trustee Marsh requested that due to the length of this meeting the Sign Ordinance not be brought up for discussion. Trustee Marsh moved that the motion concerning the name of the park be taken from the table and brought before the Board. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Marsh moved that the park be named in honor of P.F.C. Albert Leonard Emmerich, and that formal dedication be made on September 2, 1962. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh and President Farrington NAYS: None Trustee Frank stated that it was unfortunate that the press issued unfavorable publicity when the original motion to name the park wai tabled. He wish to make it clear that nothing derogatory had ever been intended; that many of the residents of the old section of Buffalo Grove have been contacted, and it is the 100% opinion of the Board that naming the park in honor of P.F.C. Emmerich is definitely a fine, fitting thing to do. The President ascertained that approximately 50 dog licenses have been issued to date. He requested that the press give this publicity and stress the importance of obtaining dog licenses. The President read the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals (Doc. No. 148) pertaining to Mr. Arnold Bjornson's request for a variation at 284 Hiawatha Drive, where he enclosed his front porch. The property owners were present, however no one was present from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Following discussion, the Board agreed to hold their decidion in abeyance until the members of the Board have an opportunity to view the property. Chief DeKneef stated that at the present time the Police Department has telephones in two homes, and request an authorization to have "jacks" installed in three other homes so that the burden of answering the phones will not be constantly on the same two people. The Police operate in teams each night, and the team on duty will have the responsibility of answering the phones. There is also a back-up team each night. Cost of the "jacks" will be $7.00 each, and there may be a mileage and service charge. Trustee Gillen moved that the Board authorizse an expenditure up to $50.00 for the installation of these three "jacks". Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: None The President read a letter from Lake County (Doc. No. 149) asking the Village of Buffalo Grove to file an intervening petition in the case of Hoffman v. County of Lake, Gen. No. 62-1269, Circuit Court of Lake County. This suit is a result `—' of the County- Board's action in denying the special perrit to erect and operate a Wilco refuse burner and a sanitary landfill. 7 Trustee Frank moved that the Village Attorney be directed to file an inter- vening petition in the case of Hoffman v. County of Lake, Gen. No. 62-1269, Circuit Court of Lake County, and, if necessary, instruct the Village Engineer to appear as an expert witness to testify in behalf of our Master Plan. Trustee Huxhold seconded the 'otion and it was unanimously carried. The President read a letter from the Metropolitan Sanitary District re clean streams week, and requested the Chairman of the Public Improvements Committee to get Buffalo Creek cleaned out before the Labor Day weekend. The Chairman accepted, stating he can provide equipment but wdll have to have the cooperation of Public Relations to get people out to do the work. Trustee Gillen stated he does not intend to help because of the salary ordinance. Following further discussion on the creek, Trustee Marsh moved that the Board authorize an expenditure up to $15.00 to provide air transportation so that the Village Engineer can fly up the creek to locate the area that is dammed. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Marsh NAYS: Trustee Weiskopf The President read a proposed ordinance creating an Electrical Commission. Trustee Bochniak moved that Ordinance No. 0-62-15, being an ordinance creating an Electrical Commission be passed. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: Trustees Frank, Huxhold The President thereupon appointed the following men to serve a one year teen in accordance with the provisions of the Electrical Commission Ordinance: Edmond Venetianer Norman Schwinn Paul Soucy John Ryberg Robert Gleason Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee G{»en seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: Trustee Frank, Huxhold Trustee Marsh moved that the sum of up to $150.00 be appropriated for the purchase and installation of a 40 ft. flag pole, complete with lanyard, in the park and that this be purchased from and installed by The Park Equipment Corporation. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: ... AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None Trustee Marsh moved that the Board authorize an expenditure up to $50.00 for L-' the purchase of the necessary fireworks for the display to be held in the ?iheeling Buffalo Grove Family Fair on Sunday September 2nd, and for an author- ization of a fund of $200.00 for miscellaneous expenses, if necessary. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. Following discussion, Trustee Marsh amended his motion to consolidate the two amounts, and request an authorization of $250.00 for expenses. Trustee Frank seconded. The roll was called on the motion as amended and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, , Marsh NAYS: ?rustee Weiskopf Trustee Frank moved that the Board pass a Resolution (No. R-62-12) commending the Skokie Valley Asphalt Co4pany for their public spirited donations to the park. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Gillen moved that the Board appropriate up to $75.00 for a photographer to take pictures of the park dedication, band concert, etc. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Marsh NAYS: Trustee Weiskopf Trustee Gillen moved that the Board authorize an expenditure up to $75.00 to print literature and signs to announce this event. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Marsh NAYS: Trustee Weiskopf Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize an amount up to $100.00 for necessary miscellaneous expenses for the Police Department. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize an expenditure up to $525.00 for the purpose of acquiring winter jackets and caps for the Police Department. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf, Marsh NAYS: None Trustee Gillen spoke on the stones in the streets because of unpaved driveways and asked if the Village could pave the driveways and assess the owners. Mr. Rays will check into this. The President spore about the pumper that the Fire Department wishes to buy with their funds, stating, that all such purchases, -and activities pertaining thereto must be cleared thru the Board. He also inquired about the honorary badges which have been purchased by the Fire Department. One was given to Mr. Breson as honorary chief. Trustee Gillen-was directed to find out what the intent was in purchasing these badges and to instruct the Fire Department that no more are to be issued without the consent of the Board. Trustee Gillen moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Village Clerk