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1959-03-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF 'L'lu PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD TThURSDAY, MARCH 5TH, 1959, AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE BUILDING ON LOT 71, BUFFALO GROVE ROAD NEAR ST. MARY'S PKWY. BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the following were found present: President Clohesey; Trustees Frank, Barr, McGahan, McHugh, Miller and Dormer. Absent: None Trustee Barr handed in his resignation as Trustee. Trustee McGahan moved that Mr. Barr's resignation as Trustee be accepted. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President expressed his regrets upon accepting Mr. Barris resig- nation, and thanked him for his very able assistance while a member of the Board. On motion of Trustee Frank, seconded by Trustee McGahan and unanimously carried, the entire Board joined with the President in expressing its thanks to Mr. Barr. Thereupon, the President appointed William C. Fox to fill the vacancy on the Board of Trustees. Trustee Darner moved that the appointment of William C. Fox as Trustee be approved. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, McGahan, McHugh, Miller, Dorner and President Clohesey NAYS: None William C. Fox was sworn in by the Village Clerk and took his place as a member of the Board. Trustee McHugh moved that the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 5, 1959 be approved. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee McGahan read the minutes of the special meeting held on February 9, 1959. Trustee McGahan moved that the minutes of the special meeting held February 9, 1959 be approved as corrected. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Fox resigned as Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission. Trustee Frank moved that the resignation be accepted. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President appointed John P. Lovetere, a member of the Park and Recreation Commission, as Chairman. Trustee Frank moved that the appointment of John P. Lovetere as Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission be approved. Trustee Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President then appointed Michael Hupfel, George P. Mueller and Robert J. Brosius as members of the Park and Recreation v Commission. Trustee McGahan moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, McHugh, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None Mr. Norman E. Brown of the Public Service Company stated that 3 lights have been installed in Unit II and the other 2 will be installed as soon as the snow permits. The President read the order for the installation of street lights in Unit III. After discussion, Trustee Dorner moved that the President be authorized to sign the order directing the Public Service Company to install street lights in Unit III. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, McHugh, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None Trustee Frank moved that the Board authorize a 300 H.P. engine to be installed in the emergency vehicle in lieu of the 225 H.P. previously authorized. Trustee Fox seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee MeGahan moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of $20.00 for the additional H.P. in the Emergency Vehicle. Trustee McHugh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, McHugh, Miller and Dorner. NAYS: None The President introduced Mr. Stavros of the Wheeling Drainage District, who had been invited to the meeting to speak on the greek drainage. He explained that Buffalo Grove Creek is actually a government montolled stream, and is considered a navigable stream by the government. The government comes out about every 3 months to check the speed of the water4 He further explained that the Wheeling Drainage District was formed in 1900 by a group of fanners and that the Village of Buffalo Grove is not in the District. Ne further stated that he had looked at that portion of the creek running thru the Village and could find no obstacles to good drainage. He stated that the drainage difficulty lies at the lower end where there is an obstacle. This is within the Wheeling Drainage District. He spoke to the Commissioner that afternoon and was told that they have an elaborate set of plans drawn and engineered by Robert Fredericks of Arlington Heights, and that it is now a question of money. They would collect taxes for this from homes in the south area. He further stated that because of the rise of the land that the lower, or southern section, would be flooded long before there would be any overflow from the section of the creek running thru the Village. A discussion was had on appointing a drainage committee to act in liason with the Wheeling Drainage District, to find out what is being planned and to use whatever moral and legal influence possible to eliminate the problem, since good drainage at the lower end would effect that portion of the creek running thru the Village. Mr. Stavros concurred with this suggestion. Thereupon, the President called for volunteers from the audience to serve on a Drainage Committee. Elmer Boehm ♦olunteered and was appointed by the President. Trustee Dorner moved that the appointment of Elmer Boehm to the Drainage Committee be approved. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President stated that he felt this would be of vital interest to the Park and Recreation Commission, and, therefore, appointed George Mueller and Robert Brosius of the Park and Recreation Commission to work with the Drainage Committee. Trustee Dormer moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Mr. Stavros stated that the Commissioner of the Wheeling Drainage District is Herbert Lemke, who lives at the southwest corner of Wheeling and Hintz Roads, and that the attorney is Joseph Witry of Skokie. The Treasurer was called upon and read his report, stating that there is $5286.67 in the treasury, of which $132.00 is for vehicle stickers; and that the motor fuel tax allotment to date amounts to $544.85. Trustee Dorner moved that the Treasurer 's report be accepted as read. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Warrant #12 in the amount of $138.75 was read by Trustee McHugh. Trustee Miller moved that Warrant #12 be approved for payment. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, Miller, McGahan, McHugh, Dorner NAYS: None The Clerk reported that she has had a request from the bonding company which is holding the $50,000.00 bond of the Utility Company guaranteeing the completion of the sewage treatment plant, asking for a report on the progress of the plant. The Village Engineer reported that the plant is approximately 60% complete; that the major portion of the concrete has been poured; and that it should be completed toward the end of April. He further stated that he can almost guarantee that the plantwill be in operation May 1st, barring unforeseen difficulties. Trustee Dorner moved that the Clerk be authorized to write a letter to the bonding company giving them this information. Trustee McHugh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President read a letter from the Bureau of the Census, Washington, D. C., dated February 11, 1959 (Doc. No. 19 I giving information on the taking of a special census. Trustee Frank recommended that the census be set up for June or July, and that the Clerk find out from the Bureau how long it will be before the government would be able to take such a census. Trustee Frank moved that the matter be tabled until the next meeting. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee McHugh on street addresses . Trustee McHugh reported that he has completed the numbering system and has one plat ready as far west as Ma"y1u Lane. After discussion, Trustee McGahan moved that the plat showing the street addresses as prepared by Trustee McHugh be approved. Trustee Fox seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Frank reported his progress on the door to door delivery of mail. Trustee Frank moved that the President be authorized to write a letter to the Postal Department setting forth( the fact that all things had now been accomplished and requesting door to door delivery of Mail. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President then called for reports from the standing committees. Trustee McHugh, Finance - no report Trustee Miller, Building. Trustee Miller called upon Building Commissioner Ciccione, who reported that he has a check for $750.00 for building permit fees from the Buffalo Grove Hone Builders. Trustee Frank, Public Safety. Trustee Frank stated that it will now be necessary to outfit the emergency vehicle with a stretcher, fire extinguisher, 2-way radio, etc. He stated that a new 2-way radio sells for $591.00, but he feels that he can buy a slightly used one from the police department in Golf for something over $300.00. Thereupon, Trustee Frank moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of $500.00 by the Public Safety Committee to outfit the emergency vehicle. Trustee McHugh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, MeGahan, McHugh, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None Trustee Frank stated that the Public Safety Committee was now able to recommend 9 men to be appointed as Special Policemen. He stated that the Special Policemen will not be paid by the Village. They will charter their own group, set up their own rules and regulations, purchase their own equipment, and will work under the Police Department. He further recommended that these men be appointed for a probationary period of 6 months. Thereupon the President appointed the following as Special Policemen for a 6 months probation period: Edward Domski James J. Yates Jack E. Falls Charles V. Gramer Ernest F. Barnett Roland A. Laplante Paul C. Topel James W. Stoltenberg Peter E. Cangelosi Trustee MeGahan moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, MeGahan, McHugh, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None The Special Policemen then took their oath of office before the Village Clerk. Trustee MeGahan moved that the Board authorize the purchase of the necessary stars, cap emblem and patch for the Special Policemen, which would then remain the property of the Village. Trustee McHugh seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, McHugh, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None Trustee Frank then stated that the 9 special policemen will serve one evening a week, but that Chief Dick will be on duty every day, will be responsible for the vehicle, and responsible for training the special policemen; and to a lesser extent, Mr. Christensen at night, although he will have more help from the special police. Because of this Trustee Frank recommended that Chief Dick and Lt. Christensen be given a token of appreciation for the time they are devoting to their duties, which would take the form of salaries in the amount of $50.00 a month for Chief Dick and $25.00 a month for Lt. Christensen. Following discussion, Trustee Dorner moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-3, being an Ordinance to set the salaries of the Police Department, be passed. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, Miller and Dorner NAYS: Trustee McHugh The President stated that the motion is carried. Trustee Frank called upon Lt. Christensen for a report. Lt. Christensen stated that the Police Department is still open for applications for Special Policemen. He further stated that Monday, March 9th, will be the deadline for the purchase of vehicle stickers. Trustee Dorner reported on insurance for the emergency vehicle, stating that it would have to go into an insurance pool as an assigned risk, etc. , according to the information he had received from an insurance broker. The President then read the proposal he had obtained from an agent for Allstate Insurance Company (Doe. No. 20) . Trustee Dorner moved that the President be authorized to take the necessary steps to put this insurance in force when the car is ready for delivery. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, McHugh, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None Trustee McGahan, Planning. Trustee McGahan called upon Mr. Lovetere, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission, who read his report (Doc. No. 21) . Following the reading of the report and discussion,on the recommenda- tions contained therein, Trustee MoGahan moved that the Board negotiate with the Builder for the acquisition of Lots C and D for the park area. Trustee Fox seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee McGahan moved that the Village Engineer be authorized to consult with the State Highway Commission regarding a bridge to the proposed recreation area. Trustee Fox seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Frank moved that if the plans of the Park and Recreation Commission meet with the approval of the Board, that it authorize an expenditure of $1000.00 for the necessary work outlined by the Park and Recreation Commission in its report. Trustee Fox seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President read a proposed Ordinance setting the Building Commissioner 's fees. Following discussion Trustee McGahan moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-4, being an Ordinance setting the Building Commissioner's fees, be passed. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, MeGahan, McHugh, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None The President read the Election Ordinance. A discussion followed on the judge 's fees. Following the discussion, Trustee Frank moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-5, being the Election Ordinance, be passed, and that the salary of $15.00 per judge be included in the ordinance. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, McHugh, Miller mid Dorner. NAYS: None. Trustee Dorner moved that the action of Byron S. Matthews, Village Attorney, in employing special counsel in the defense of the law suit filed against the Village in the Circuit Court (being No. 59 C 2796) be ratified, and that the Village Attorney be authorized to continue whatever action and expenditure he deems fit and necessary to the defense of this suit. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, MeGahan, Miller and Dorner Trustee McHugh abstains NAYS: None The President stated that the motion is carried. Trustee McHugh asked about a bill for the cost of the snow removal. The President stated that he had a call from the garage man this evening and had asked him to send in his bill. He stated that it would be around $50.00. Trustee Dorner moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Miller seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. 474 VillageClerk Time : 11:15 P.M. V I hereby resign as a Trustee of the Village of Buffalo Grove Dated March 5, 1959. ,,X41;44.1f1J Qh4/ l ®