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1958-05-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1958, at 8:00 P.M., IN THE OFFICES OF BUFFALO GROVE HOME BUILDERS, INC. and U. S. POSTOFFICE SUB-STATION, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. 1 1 The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the following were found present: President Clohesey; Trustees Frank, MoGahan, Dorner, Conti and Miller . Absent: Trustee McHugh The President announced that a quorum was present. Trustee Conti moved that the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 1, 1958 be approved. Trustee MoGahan seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President then presented the written resignation of the Treasurer, Leone C. MoGahan. Trustee MoGahan moved theresignation be accepted. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President then appointed Chester A. Bochniak as Village Treasurer. Trustee Frank moved that the appointment of Chester A. Bochniak as Village Treasurer be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, Conti, Frank, McGahan and President Clohesey NAYS: None After discussion on the amount of the Treasurer' s bond, Trustee Dorner moved that Ordinance No. 0-58-8, which amends Ordinance No. 0-58-1 by changing the amount of the Treasurer' s bond from $10,000.00 to $4,000.00, be adopted. Trustee MoGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, Conti, Frank and MoGahan . NAYS: None The President then stated that at the last meeting the Planning Committee and the Zoning Commission, consisting of: Trustee McGahan Trustee Frank Trustee Conti William Fox Al Bunescu Fred Bencriscutto Joseph Davero Robert Grizzell were appointed to mall a study of the neighboring territory' s petition to incorporate, and that since that meeting the President appointed the following residents to act with this Committee: Jack Beierle Paul Ciccione Curtis Bauer Trustee McGahan moved that the appointment of these three be approved. Trustee Conti seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President stated that Fred Bencriscutto has requested the Board for a building permit to build a room addition on his home . It will be a jalousied porch at the back of the house . He further stated that Mr. Bencriscutto has paid the $10.00 permit fee to the Clerk. Trustee Dorner moved that the Board grant Fred Bencriscutto a building permit, and further moved that the action of the Clerk in issuing one be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimous ly carried. Trustee Conti presented Warrant #3 to be paid out of the General Fund, explaining the item listed: To Charles F. Carpentier, Secretary of State for issuing charter of the Village of Buffalo Grove . $1.00 Trustee McGahan moved that Warrant #3 be approved for payment . Trustee Conti seconded the motion and bn roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, Conti, Frank and McGahan . NAYS: None The President stated that he has received from Commonwealth Edison Company (Public Service Division ) the Village ' s copy of the Electric Service Contract (Con. No. 1) which bears the acceptance of the Public Service Company. Trustee Dorner presented Comprehensive General Liability Policy and read a letter dated May 9, 1958 from W. A. Weismann (Doc . No. 7) . Discussion was had on the merits of the policy and the advisibility of carrying liability insurance on the roads and sidewalks. After discussion, Trustee McGahan moved that United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Policy No. CGL 186202 be accepted as presented, and that the Treasurer be authorized to pay the premium of $46.80. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, Conti, Frank and MoGahan. NAYS: None The President again read the letter from Alum-A-Sales Corp. (Doc . No. 5) . Trustee McHugh had returned the letter with a note saying there is no record of this company either as "Alum-A-Sales Corp. or Alum-A-Glo, Inc."; there is no report in Dun & Bradstreet and no listing at Chicago Better Business Bureau according to Armour & Co. Credit Division. In view of this Trustee Frank moved that no action whatsoever be taken on this letter. Trustee MoGahan seconded the motion and it was unan imous ly carried. The President presented a proposed ordinance on solicitors and peddlers which he had received that day. Trustee Frank moved that this be tabled until the next meeting to permit time to study it. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President again read the letter from the Division of Accounting (Doc . No. 6 ) After discussion, it was moved by Trustee Frank that Ordinance No. 0-58-9, being an ordinance to take a census, be adopted. Trustee Conti seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, Conti, Frank and McGahan . NAYS: None The President appointed Leone C. McGahan as census taker. Trustee Dorner moved that the appointment of LeoneC. McGahan as census taker be approved. Trustee Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President called for reports from the standing committees: Trustee McHugh, Finance - absent Trustee Miller, Building - no report Trustee Conti, Zoning - no report 17 Trustee Frank, Public Safety Committee. Trustee Frank read a letter dated May 14, 1958 from V. Ralph Zillinger (Doc . No. 8 ) asking to be considered for the job of police officer. Mr. Zillinger lives in DesPlaines. Trustee Frank recommended that the Chief of Police and police officers be appointed from residents of the Village of Buffalo Grove . The President accepted his recommendation, and the letter was given to the Clerk with instructions to answer it. Trustee Frank stated that the Public Safety Committee had a meeting and discussed recommendations for the offices of Chief of Police and Civil Defense Director . Their decision was to wait until they could make further inquiries among the residents. Trustee Frank stated that Messrs. Ciccione, Bochniak and Bencriscutto was assigned to contact other civil defense organizations in the area to determine proper procedures, etc. He stated that Mr. Ciccione has a preliminary report. Mr. Ciccione stated that he contacted Mr. Berger, the Director in Wheeling. Mr . Berger told him that we are under the fire protection of Wheeling and would have to be associated under Wheeling' s Civil Defense until we have our own fire protection. Mr. Ciccione stated that he will set up an appointment with Mr. Berger to meet with the Committee and discuss this further. Trustee Franks recommended that this be explored further before a meeting with Mr. Berger. Trustee Dorner, Street Committee. Trustee Dorner announced that the 4 speed limit signs have now been posted. Trustee McGahan, Planning Committee . Trustee McGahan stated that he has had a preliminary meeting with his committee re the neighboring territory' s petition and that he will have a complete report at the next regular meeting. There was a discussion re appointing someone to act as a temporary police officer until an appointment is made. Trustee Dorner moved that this matter be held in abeyance until the next meeting. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Frank moved that the Village purchase 2 books of traffic tickets for $3.00 plus postage. Trustee Conti seconded the motion. Trustee Frank amended the motion to include 1 book of complaint tickets. Trustee Conti seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, Conti, Frank and McGahan. NAYS: None. Trustee Frank moved that the Clerk set the hours of 7:00 P.M. to 9 :00 P.M., on Monday, May 26, 1958, as the time, and her home as the place, for the purchase of dog tags, and that a notice to this effect be posted; and further that she post her telephone number for the convenience of those who wish to purchase dog tags at any other time. Trustee Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. There being no other business, Trustee Dorner moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Conti seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Village Clerk 1 I hereby resign as Treasurer of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dated this 15th day of May, 1958.