1958-05-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF ME PRESIDENT AND THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1958, AT 8:00
P. M. , IN THE OFFICES OF BUFFALO GROVE HOME BUILDERS, INC.
AND U. S. POSTOFFICE SUB—STATION, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the
following were found present:
President Clohesey; Trustees McHugh, Frank, McGahan, Dorner and Conti
Absent: Trustee Miller
The President announced that a quorum was present.
Trustee Conti moved that the minutes of the regular meeting held on April
10, 1958 be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
The President then announced that the Electric Ordinance (Ordinance No.
0-58-2) has been accepted by Commonwealth Edison Company (Public Service
Division) (acceptance April 14, 1958); that a bond has been posted by the
Public Service Division; and that he has been informed that work on the
street lights should begin about the 15th of May.
The President then stated that he has appointed the members of the Zoning
Commission:
William Fox (Chairman)
Al Bunescu
Fred Bencriscutto
Joseph Davero
Robert Grizzell
and that they will prepare a zoning ordinance to be presented to the Board.
Zoning Commission Chairman Fox asked for permission to speak, and stated
that he plans to get together with the committee members over the weekend
and probably on Monday will make public notice of the hearing.
` ) The President then appointed Leone C. McGahan as Village Treasurer.
V Trustee Miller arrived and stated that he is present for the meeting.
Trustee McHugh moved that the appointment of Leone C. McGahan as Village
Treasurer be accepted. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Conti, Dorner, Frank, McGahan, McHugh, Miller and
President Clohesey.
NAYS: None.
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Trustee Frank moved that the bank resolution as presented (Resolution
R-58-2) be adopted, and that any two of its President, Treasurer or Clerk
be authorized to sign checks. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On
roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Conti, Dorner, Frank, McGahan, McHugh and Miller
NAYS: None.
Trustee McHugh presented Warrant #2, to be paid out of the General Fund,
explaining the items listed:
To Illinois Municipal League for pamphlets
on various ordinances 4 5.00
To Mueller' s Stationery Store for various
office supplies 7.19
$12.19
Trustee McGahan moved that Warrant #2 be approved for payment. Seconded
by Trustee Conti. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Conti, Dorner, Frank, McGahan, McHugh and Miller
NAYS: None
Trustee McGahan addressed the President and requested permission to
leave the meeting at 9:00 o'clock. Permission was granted.
Trustee Dorner read a letter from Wilfred A. Weismann, insurance broker
(Doc. No. 3) explaining the terms of the Comprehensive General Liability
policy. Trustee Dorner stated that the policy itself has been requested
but has not yet arrived. He further stated that this policy insures the
Village against any possible liability, and that the $42.00 is a nominal
charge and is based on a yearly audit. Trustee McGahan moved that this
be tabled until the policy arrives. Trustee McHugh seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Dorner presented the Traffic Survey Committee's report (Doc. No. 4)
which recommended that the speed limits within the Village he set at 15
M.P.H. , with the exception of Buffalo Grove Road, where the limit be set
at 25 M.P.H. Trustee Dorner then presented a proposed traffic ordinance.
After discussion, Trustee Dorner moved that Ordinance No. 0-58-5, being a
traffic ordinance to regulate the speed limits within the Village, be
adopted. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Conti, Dorner, Frank, McGahan, McHugh and Miller
NAYS: None.
9:00 P.M. Trustee McGahan left the meeting. The President announced
that a quorum being still present, the meeting would continue.
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A proposed ordinance concerning dogs was read and discussed. Trustee
McHugh moved that Ordinance No. 0-58-6, being an ordinance concerning dogs,
be adopted, and that the Clerk be authorized to collect the fee of $2.50
for each license. Trustee Conti seconded the motion. On roll call the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Conti, Dorner, Frank, McHugh and Miller.
Q./ NAYS: None
Trustee Frank moved that the Village Clerk be authorized to purchase 100
metal tags, appropriate for use as dog tags, with the name of Buffalo
Grove stamped thereon, and a place for the number and the year. Trustee
Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Conti, Dorner, Frank, McHugh and Miller.
NAYS:- None.
The President then called for reports from the standing committees:
Trustee McHugh, Finance Committee — no report
Trustee Miller, Building Committee — no report
Trustee Conti, Zoning Committee — no report
Trustee Frank, Public Safety Committee. Trustee Frank presented a
proposed Civil Defense Ordinance which would set up a civil defense organ—
ization in the Village. He stated that he and his committee had studied
this and recommend it to the Board. After a discussion, Trustee Frank
moved that Ordinance No. 0-58-7, being an ordinance to set up a civilian
defense organization, be adopted. Trustee Conti seconded the motion. On
roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Conti, Dorner, Frank, McHugh and Miller.
NAYS: None.
Appointment of a director for the civil defense program was discussed.
It was determined that the Public Safety Committee should give a recommenda—
tion to the President for the appointment of a Director.
Trustee Dorner, Street Committee. No further report.
A discussion was had on the merits of joining the Illinois Municipal
League. Trustee Dorner moved that Resolution No. R-58-3, being a resolution
authorizing membership in the Illinois Municipal League, be adopted. Trustee
Conti seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Conti, Dorner, Frank, McHugh and Miller
NAYS: None.
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The President read a letter from AlumA—Sales Corporation (Doc. No. 5).
A discussion was had re solicitors and peddlers and their licensing. It
was stated that a solicitor' s fee should be arrived at, and that a
peddler' s fee should be set in the neighborhood of $30.00 to $40.00. It
was suggested that a proposed ordinance be drafted and presented at the
next meeting. Trustee McHugh stated he would check with the Better
Business Bureau to determine the standing of the Alum—A—Sales Corporation.
The President appointed Leone C. McGahan ex officio Village Collector.
Trustee Dorner moved that the appointment be approved. Seconded by
Trustee Conti and unanimously carried.
The plat of Unit II was submitted by the builder. After discussion, Trustee
Miller moved that the plat of Unit II as submitted be approved for recording
in the Recorder' s office of Cook County, and further moved that the
President and Clerk be authorized to affix their signatures. Trustee
McHugh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried, with Trustee
Frank abstaining.
The President stated that he had before him a resolution given to him
from the neighboring territory, entitled: "Resolution of Consent to
Incorporation of a Village Situated Partly in Lake County and Partly in
Cook County, Illinois, a Part of which Territory to be so Incorporated
Lies within one Mile of the Boundary Line of the Village of Buffalo Grove,
Cook County, Illinois." Thereupon, the President read the Resolution. A
legal description of the territory was included, but not a plat. A lengthy
discussion followed wherein an attempt was made to determine the area to be
incorporated, the reasons for incorporation, and the pros and cons of
adjoining villages. It was determined that the problem was one that required
thought and study, and that careful consideration must be given to both sides.
Trustee McHugh moved that the matter be referred to the Planning Committee.
Trustee Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried, Trustee
Frank abstaining.
A recommendation was made that three to five people from the Village sit
on the Planning Committee and act, with it on this petition. The President
appointed the Zoning Commission to act with the Planning Committee. Trustee
Frank moved that this appointment be accepted. Seconded by Trustee Miller
and unanimously carried.
It was further recommended that three or four more people be selected from
the Village to act with this Committee on the petition. It was moved by
Trustee McHugh that the President appoint a sufficient number so that there
will be a total of at least 10, including the Planning Committee and the
Zoning Commission, to have a meeting with the Planning Committee, with
Trustee McGahan as the head, and to instruct the committee to report back
to the Board at the next regular Board meeting. Trustee Conti seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
The President read a letter from the Division of Accounting, State of
Illinois, (Doc. No. 6) re motor fuel tax allotments. Taking of a census
was discussed, as well as the need for filling out these forms at this
time.
Whereupon, Trustee Frank called attention to the lateness of the hour
and the fact that there were many more items of business to discuss.
Thereupon, Trustee Frank moved that this meeting be adjourned until
Thursday, May 15, 1958, at 8:00 P.M., and that the business of the meet—
ing be continued at that time. Trustee Miller seconded the motion and
it was unanimously carried.
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Time: 10:30 P.M.
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