1958-11-06 - 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 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH,
1958 , AT 8:00 P.M. , IN THE OFFICE OF BUFFALO GROVE
HOME BUILDERS, INC. AND U. S. POSTOFFICE SUB-STATION,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meting to order. On roll call the
following were found present:
President Clohesey; Trustees Dorner, Frank, McHugh, Miller,
Conti and McGahan.
Absent: None.
The President introduced Mr. Kaucher of the Illinois Bell Telephone
Company and there ensued a preliminary discussion on a franchise
ordinance. Mr. Matthews was asked to look over the franchise and
give an opinion at the next meeting. After further discussion,
the matter was tabled for future consideration.
Trustee Dorner moved that the minutes of the previous meeting held
on October 2nd, 1958 be a{proved. Trustee McGahan seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
The Treasurer stated that he has no report, but that he has just
received a book from the Auditor of Public Accounts which explains
the Illinois law as it pertains to municipal finance.
Trustee McHugh presented Warrant #8 to be paid out of the General
Fund, reading the items which totaled $499.11. Trustee Frank moved
that Warrant #8 be approved for payment . Trustee Miller seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McHugh, Miller Conti and McGahan.
NAYS: None.
Trustee McHugh stated that the July Motor Fuel Tax Allotment
amounted to $77.88 and the September Allotment $77.51.
Trustee McGahan moved that the Board approve the building permit
issued to Robert Grove, Lot 68 St. Mary' s Parkway, for the con-
struction of a garage. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion and it
was unanimously carried.
Following a discussion on vehicle licenses, Trustee McGahan moved
that Mr. Matthews be authorized to prepare an ordinance authorizin g
a charge of $3.00 per vehicle per year. Trustee Frank seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McHugh, Miller, Conti and McGahan.
NAYS: None.
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Trustee Dorner moved that Trustee McGahan be authorized to order
vehicle license stickers. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On
roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McHugh, Miller, Conti and McGahan.
NAYS: None.
The President read the proposed building ordinance. After
discussion, Trustee Frank moved that Ordinance No. 0-58-22, being
the Building Ordinance, be adopted. Trustee Dorner seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McHugh, Miller, Conti and McGahan.
NAYS: None.
Trustee McHugh reported that he is working on a plan for numbering
the houses. He stated that he has been in contact with other
villages and produced several maps showing the system they had used
for numbering of houses. He stated that he hopes to submit the plan
at the next meeting.
The President then called for reports from the standing committees.
Trustee McHugh, Finance - no report .
Trustee Miller, Building - no report.
Trustee Conti, Zoning - no report.
Trustee Frank, Public Safety. Trustee Frank called upon Arthur
Dick for his report. Mr. Dick stated that the electric timer is in
good working condition, and that signs must be posted stating
"Speed Zone Ahead" and "Speed Electrically Timed." Mr. Dick further
stated that he will have his uniform within a few days.
After discussion, Trustee Dorner moved that the Chief of Police be
authorized to register solicitors and issue peddler' s licenses in
the absence of the Village Clerk. Trustee Frank seconded the motion
and it wasunanimously carried.
Trustee Frank called upon Norbert Rogers for his report. Mr. Rogers
stated that he has received notice from the Cook County Civil Defense
Commission that he is appointed Director of Civil Defense , and that
he has sent in the plans for civil defense and they have been
accepted. He further stated that he now has the necessary forms to
make application for the purchasing of equipment.
Trustee Dorner, Streets - no report.
Trustee Dorner moved that the Chief of Police be directed to
enforce the Dog Ordinance, and further moved that the Chief of
Police be authorized to issue dog tags in the absence of the
Village Clerk. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
Trustee Frank moved that the Village Clerk be instructed to order
3 Village Limit signs, 3 signs stating speed electrically timed,
and 3 speed zone ahead signs, and further that these signs be sent
directly to the Village Hall. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion
and it was unanimously carried.
The Plan Commission submitted an ordinance adopting a comprehensive
plan of public improvenents looking to present and future develop-
ment of the Village of Buffalo Grove. The ordinance was read, and
after a general discussion Trustee Dorner moved that Ordinance No.
0-58-23, being the Official Plan of the Village of Buffalo Grove,
together with the map attached thereto, be adopted. Trustee McHugh
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, Miller, Conti, McGahan and McHugh.
NAYS: None.
The President appointed Paul Ciccione as Building Commissioner of
the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee Dorner moved that the appoint-
ment be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call
the xo to was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, Miller, Conti, McGahan and McHugh.
NAYS: NONE.
There being no other business to come before the meeting, Trustee
Dorner moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee McHugh seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
Clerk
Time: 11:45 P.M.
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