1958-06-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1958, at 8:00 P.M., IN THE
OFFICE OF BUFFALO GROVE HOME BUILDERS, INC . AND
U S POSTOFFICE SUB-STATION, BUFFALO GROVE, ILL.
The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the
following were found present:
President Clohesey; Trustees Frank, Dorner, Conti, Miller
and McHugh.
Absent: Trustee McGahan
The President announced that a quorum was present.
Trustee Frank moved that the minutes of the previous meeting
held on May 15, 1958 be approved. Trustee Conti seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
Mr. Bochniak, the Treasurer, gave his report as follows:
Receipts to and including May 31, 1958: Building permit fees
$110.00 and Dog License Fees $10.00 - total $120.00. Mr.
Bochniak said that there is an error in the printing of the
bank checks, and that as soon as he gets a reprint the current
bills will be paid. He further said that he plans to meet with
the Treasurer at Palatine to obtain whatever information he can
to aid him in carrying out his duties as Treasurer.
Trustee McHugh presented Warrant #4 to be paid out of the General
Fund, reading the items which totaled $392.12. Trustee Dorner
moved that Warrant #4 be approved for payment. Trustee Conti
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Miller, Dorner, McHugh, Conti and Frank.
NAYS: None
An offer was made by Mr. Frank on behalf of Buffalo Grove Home
Builders, Inc. to advance $500.00 as an advance payment of building
permit fees to become due . Trustee Frank moved that the Village
Treasurer be authorized to the accept $500.00 as an advance pay-
ment of building permit fees . Trustee Dorner seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, McHugh, Conti and Frank.
NAYS: None
The President introduced Mr. Kiump of the Northern Illinois
Gas Company and presented for discussion an ordinance authorizing
Northern Illinois Gas Company, its successors and assigns, to
construct, operate and maintain a gas distributing system in and
through the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook County, Illinois.
Mr. Kiump explained that this is a standard franchise form
primarily the same as the electric franchise . Mr. Matthews was
asked for his comments and said that this is a standard form in
use generally. Mr. Klump explained that the reason for the 50
year term (or at least the primary reason) is to borrow money
cheaper, which reflects eventually in the rates . He also stated,
although it is not a part of the ordinance nor of any contract,
that free gas is furnished for municipal buildings . After further
discussion, Trustee Dorner moved that Ordinance No. 0-58-10, being
a Gas Ordinance authorizing Northern Illinois Gas Company to
Construct, Operate and Maintain a Gas Distributing System in and
through the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook County, Illinois, be
adopted. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, McHugh, Conti and Frank
NAYS: None
A proposed ordinance on peddlers and solicitors was presented.
After discussion Trustee McHugh moved that Ordinance No. 0-58-11,
being an ordinance governing peddlers and solicitors, be adopted.
Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was
li as follows:
AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, McHugh, Conti and Frank
NAYS: None
Trustee Conti reported that he had looked into the matter of the
Motor Fuel Tax Allotment and the advisability of taking the census
now or in the Fall. He recommended that the census be taken now
and the proper forms filled out and mailed to the Division of
Accountingat this time . The Board accepted his recommendation.
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Trustee Frank reported that he and his committee are trying to
find someone with the proper qualifications to hold the office
of Chief of Police and expect to have a recommendation soon.
He further recommended' that a temporary police officer not be
appointed at this time . The Board accepted his recommendation.
The President then called for the reports from the standing
committees :
Trustee McHugh, Finance Committee, no report.
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Trustee Miller, Building Committee. Trustee Miller reported
that he has been in two or three Villages and has read their
building codes. He asked Mr. Matthews for assistance and hopes
to have a proposed building code for the next meeting.
Trustee Conti, Zoning Committee, no report.
Trustee Frank, Public Safety Committee. Trustee Frank suggested
that the Board ascertain the number of dogs in the Village and
the number who do not have licenses. Mr. Stevens offered to find
out who owns dogs and to give this information to the President.
The President stated that he would drop a note to each owner
who is violating the Dog Ordinance reminding him of the existence
of the Ordinance.
Trustee Frank stated that he has done some more investigating
on Civilian Defense and will have more information at the next
meeting.
Trustee Dorner, Street Committee, no report.
Trustee McGahan, Planning Committee, absent.
Zoning Commission Chairman Fox read his report (Doc. #9) on the
proposed zoning ordinance, and gave the recommendations of his
committee to the Board. After discussion the proposed zoning
ordinance was given to the Board for their consideration.
The President presented a form of bank resolution requested by
the U.S.F. & G. Company bonding the Treasurer. Trustee Frank
moved that Resolution No. R-58-4, being a bank resolution, be
passed. Trustee Conti seconded the motion. On roll call the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, McHugh, Conti and Frank.
NAYS: None.
A proposed ordinance on the sewage disposal system was presented.
After discussion, Trustee McHugh moved that Ordinance No. 0-58-12,
being an ordinance requiring that a performance bond be given to
the Village guaranteeing the construction of a sewage disposal
plant, be adopted. Trustee Conti seconded the motion. On roll call
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AYES: Trustees Miller, Dorner, McHugh, Conti and Frank
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank moved that performance bond of the Buffalo Utility
Company in the amount of 450,000.00, guaranteeing the building of
a sewage disposal plant in accordance with Ordinance No. 0-58-12,
and in accordance with blue prints of plans prepared by DeSoto B.
McCabe & Associates, Drawing No. 6005, on file with the Village
Clerk, be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion and it
was unanimously carried.
Trustee Dorner moved that the President be authorized to state
the facts in a letter to the Veterans Administration upon the
filing of the performance bond by the Buffalo Utility Company
with the Village Clerk. Trustee Conti seconded the motion and
it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Miller moved that the next regular meeting scheduled
for July 3rd be held on Thursday, July 10th. Trustee McHugh
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Miller moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Dorner
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Village Clerk
Time: 9:55 P.K.
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