1958-12-04 - 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, DECEMBER 4TH,
1958, AT 8:00 P.M. , IN TIE OFFICE OF BU!?FALO 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 Dorner, McHugh, Frank
Absent: Trustees Miller, Conti, McGahan
Trustee McHugh moved that the minutes of the previous meeting held
on November 6th, 1958 be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee McHugh presented Warrant #9 to be paid out of the General
Fund, reading the items which totaled $76.73. Trustee Frank moved
that Warrant #9 be for payment. Trustee Dorner seconded
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the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None .
A discussion was had on street lights for Unit II . Trustee McHugh
moved that the President be authorized to sign a contract with the
Public Service Company to provide street lights in Unit LI not to
exceed those in Unit I. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On
roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
The President appointed Roy Christensen as Lieutenant of the Police
Department. Trustee Frank moved that the appointment be accepted.
Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as
follows :
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
A Vehicle License Ordinance was read by the President. After
discussion, Trustee Frank moved that Ordinance No. 0-58-24, being
a Vehicle License Ordinance, be adopted. Trustee Dorner seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
Trustee Dorner moved that the Police Department, as well as the
Village Clerk, be authorized to sell the vehicle licenses, and
that the Village Clerk work out a system of control and record
keeping. Trustee McHugh seconded the motion. On roll call the
l , vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
Trustee McHugh reported that he is working on the house numbering
and hopes to have it for the next meeting.
The President then called for reports from the standing committees.
Trustee McHugh, Finance - no report
Trustee Miller, Building - absent
Trustee Conti, Zoning - absent
Trustee Frank, Public Safety. -- Trustee Frank called on Mr. Rogers
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for a report on Civil Defense. Mr. Rogers stated that he has
received cards, which, when signed by the President, will authorize
the purchase of surplus civil defense materials. These surplus
articles are located in a warehouse in Springfield and can be pur-
chased for a very nominal amount. Items such as desks, cheirs,
filing cabinets, etc . are available from time to time. Trustee
Dorner moved that the President be authorized to sign these cards,
or that he delegate someone to sign the cards, authorizing the
purchase of surplus civil defense materials . Trustee McHugh seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
Mr. Rogers further stated that he has all the necessary forms
from the Government for the purchase of a Civil Defense emergency
vehicle on matching funds . He stated that the Village may buy the
vehicle and then get the approval of the Government, or they may
first get the approval of the Government and then buy the vehicle.
After discussion it was decided to find out how long it would take
to obtain the approval of the Government before taking further
action.
Trustee Frank moved that the Village Clerk be authorized to place
an ad in the Wheeling Herald for sealed bids on an emergency vehicle.
Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank called on Arthur Dick, Chief of Police. Mr. Dick
presented badges for the approval of the Board. He stated the
badges, or patches as they are called, were priced at $2.70 for
one, and that he would need one for each shirt, jacket and coat.
A patch was selected, and on motion of Trustee Frank, seconded by
Trustee Dorner and unanimously carried, was approved.
�./ Trustee Frank moved that e $100.00 uniform allowance be given to
Mr. Christensen, Lieutenant of Police. Trustee Dorner seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None .
Trustee Dorner moved that the police shoulder patch not be included
in the uniform allowance, and that the Chief of Police be authorized
to purchase 1 dozen uniform patches at $2.70 each. Trustee McHugh
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
A discussion was had and the Board wished it made of record that
uniforms are being purchased by the Village for the Chief of Police
and Lieutenant of Police in consideration of the amount of time
and effort they are putting forth in establishing the police depart-
ment ; and that this is not to be considered es a precedent in the
appointing of a police force.
Trustee McHugh presented a. bill from A. G. Meier & Co. for the
purchase of the uniform for Chief of Police Dick in the amount of
107.15. Trustee Dorner moved that bill from A. G. Meier & Co.
in the amount of $107.15 be added to Warrant #9 and be approved for
payment. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote
was es follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
Trustee Dorner, Street Committee. Trustee Dorner moved that the
Village Clerk be authorized to purchase 3 - 25 mph signs to be
placed. on Buffalo Grove 'load. Trustee McHugh seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
Trustee MoGahan, Planning - absent
The President read a. letter from DeSoto B . McCabe & Associates,
dated November 19th, wherein it was stated that_ an inspection
of the street paving and storm drainage system in Buffalo Grove
Unit I was made and found satisfactory. After discussion,
Trustee Dorner moved that the Village Clerk request DeSoto B.
McCabe & Associates to make a further inspection and that the
matter be tabled until this is done. Trustee Frank seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
Trustee Frank moved that the President be authorized to sign the
application for permit to the Sanitary District of Chicago for
the extension of the sewer system into Unit IV. Mrustee McHugh
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank moved that the Village appropriate $50.00 from its
general fund and pay that amount to Mr. Arthur Dick to deliver
the mail from December 8th to Christmas. Trustee Dorner seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank end President Clohesey
NAYS: None
Discussion was had on setting up a park district or recreation
committee for long range planning of parks and playgrounds.
Thereupon the President appointed William Fox es Chairman of the
Committee on Playground and Recreation. Trustee Dorner moved that
the appointment be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
Trustee McHugh moved that an ordinance be drafted setting up a
playground and recreation board. Trustee Dorner seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: None
The President then appointed Frank Barr and John Lovetere to serve
on the Committee on Playground and Recreation. Trustee McHugh moved
that the appointments be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Frank and President Clohesey
NAYS: - None
No word having been received from Mr. Kaucher of the Telephone
Company, the matter of phones for the Village was tabled until
the next meeting.
Trustee Dorner moved that the next regular meeting of the Board
of Trustees now sdheduled for January 1st, be held on the second
Thursday of January, the 8th day of the month. Trustee McHugh
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
There being no other business to come before the Board, Trustee
Dorner moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee McHugh seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Clerk
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VIllf16( Of BUffIll0 GROVE
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
December 4, 1958
To The President and
Board of Trustees
Gentlemen:
It is with regret that I must inform you that changes
in my personal and business life necessitates a change
of residence.
I must, therefore, tender my resignation as a member of
the Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove.
I have enjoyed this position and have found it most
interesting. With my resignation I also tender my very
best wishes to you gentlemen who are doing so much for
the growth of the Village.
Very truly yours,
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