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1959-01-08 - 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 ThUHSDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 1959, 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 meeting to order. On roll call the following were found present: President Clohesey; Trustees Dorner, Miller, Frank and Conti Absent : Trustees McHugh and McGahan The President stated that Trustee McHugh would be in later. Trustee Dorner moved that the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 4th, 1958 be approved. Trustee Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Discussion was had on the signing of a franchise with the Illinois Bell Telephone Company. Following which the Clerk was directed to contact Mr. Kaucher of the Telephone Company to have him attend the next meeting with a franchise. The President commended Mr. Dick on his excellent handling of the mail for the 2 weeks prior to Christmas . Mr. Dick stated that he averaged about 42 hours a day for 15 days, exclusive of the time his wife spent in sorting the mail. After discussion, Trustee Miller moved that the President be auth- orized to sign a contract, dated December 10, 1958, with the Public Service Company for the installation of street lights in Unit II. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. on roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, Frank and Conti. NAYS: None Iry Branecki of DeSoto B. McCabe & Asso. , Village Engineer, stated he could not make a complete survey of the drainage problem in the area of Lot 35 because of the snow, but will do so as soon as the weather permits. He stated he believes this is a grading problem as he has inspected the storm sewers and finds them satisfactory. After discussion, it was agreed that this area would be inspected as soon as possible and the problem eliminated. Thereupon, Trustee Frank moved that the Village accept the street paving and storm drainage system in Buffalo Grove Unit I. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller and Conti. Trustee Frank abstains . NAYS: None. Trustee Miller handed in his resignation as Building Inspector, which position is now being held by Paul Ciccione. Trustee Dorner moved that the Board accept the resignation. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : 4 AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, Miller and Conti NAYS: None Michael Conti handed in his resignation as Trustee, stating that he is now moving out of the Village. The President expressed his regrets upon accepting the resignation. Trustee Frank moved that the Board accept the resignation of Michael Conti, Trustee. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller Frank and President Clohesey NAYS: None After a general discussion, the President appointed Frank X. Barr to fill Michael Conti 's place as Trustee for the expiration of his term. Trustee Dorner moved that the appointment be accepted. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller Frank and President Clohesey. NAYS: None The Village Clerk administered the oath of office, and thereupon, Frank X. Barr took his place at the Board. The Treasurer read his report, showing cash on hand of $1981.32 The President read the items on Warrant #10. Trustee Dorner moved that Warrant #10 in the amount of $204.00 be approved for payment. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller Frank and Barr; and President Clohesey NAYS: None The President appointed Kenneth J. Felton to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission. Trustee Dorner moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, Frank and Barr; and President Clohesey NAYS: None. The President read an Ordinance setting up a Park and Recreation Commission. Trustee Dorner moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-1, being the Park and Recreation Commission Ordinance, be adopted. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, Frank and Barr; and Pres . Clohesey NAYS: None The President then called for reports from the standing committees. Trustee Miller, Building - no report. Trustee Frank, Public Safety. There was a short discussion on setting up a reserve police department. Trustee Frank called upon Norbert Rogers for a report on Civil Defense . After discussion, Trustee Dorner moved that the Director l of Civil Defense be authorized to incur the necessary expenses in `J advertising for bids for an emergency vehicle. Trustee MeGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, Frank, Barr and President Clohesey NAYS: None Trustee Dorner, Streets. Trustee Dorner informed the Board that the County has set the speed limit on Buffalo Grove Road at 45 m.p.h. The President requested Attorney Matthews to contact the County Highway Department as the first step toward establishing a lower speed limit. Trustee Dorner moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-2, being an Ordinance to take a census, be passed. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, Frank, Barr and President Clohesey NAYS: None Trustee McHugh arrived and announced that he is present for the meeting. Iry Branecki of DeSoto B. McCabe & Associates presented the plat of subdivision for Unit IV. After discussion, Trustee Dorner moved that the plat of subdivision of Unit IV 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 Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, Frank, Barr, McHugh and Pres. Clohesey NAYS: None Trustee McHugh moved that the recommendation of the Village Engineer for the construction of sewers, streets, gutters, curbs and public sidewalks in Unit IV be accepted, and further moved that in accord- ance with this recommendation the Village Clerk be authorized to sign a letter to the V.A. that all such improvements are in accord- ance with all Village requirements. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, Barr, McHugh and Pres . Clohesey NAYS: NONE - Trustee Frank abstains . Trustee McHugh on house numbering - no report Trustee McHugh, Finance - no report There being no other business to discuss, the meeting was opened for questions and informal discussion from the audience. Following the discussion, Trustee Dorner moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Clerk Time : 10:45 P.M. I hereby resign as Building Inspector of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.