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1959-04-02 - 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, APRIL 2nd, 1959, AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE BUILDING ON LOT 71, (182) BUFFALO GROVE ROAD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the following were found present: President Clohesey; Trustees Frank, Fox, MeGahan, Miller, Dorner Absent: Trustee McHugh The President stated that Trustee McHugh would be in later. Trustee Fox moved that the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 5, 1959 be approved. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President read a letter dated March 12, 1959 from the Cook County Traffic Safety Commission, stating in substance that the speed limit on Buffalo Grove Road is under consideration by their commission. (Doc. No. 22) The Treasurer was called upon and read his report stating that there is a balance in the Treasury of $6,219.92, and that the motor fuel tax allotment amounts to $613.75. Warrant #13 was read by Trustee Fox. Trustee Dorner moved that Warrant #13, showing an expenditure of $486.39 out of the General Fund and $71.00 out of the Vehicle Tax Fund be approved for payment. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, Miller and Dorner. NAYS: None A Petition for annexation of certain land lying contiguous to the Village of Buffalo Grove was read by the President. Following discussion, Trustee Dorner moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-6, being an ordinance to annex the territory comprising 56 acres, more or less, as set forth in the Annexation Petition and Plat of Survey Attached thereto, be passed. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None 7/ Trustee McGahan, Chairman of the Plan Commission, presented the plat of subdivision of Unit V, stating that at a meeting of the Plan Commission held on March 28th, 1959, the plat of subdivision of Unit V had been approved as being in conformity with the subdivision ordinance of the Village (Doc . No. 23) , and stating further that the Plan Commission recommended its approval by the Board. The Chairman of the Plan Commission then read the minutes of the meeting of the Plan Commission held on March 28, 1959 (Doc. No. 24) Trustee Fox moved that the Board approve the plat of subdivision of Unit V as recommended by the Plan Commission, 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 Frank, Fox, McGahan, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None The Village Engineer presented plans and specifications for Unit V and his letter of recommendation (Doc . No. 25) that the plans and specifications be approved. Trustee Dorner moved that the plans and specifications for Unit V be approved in accordance with the Village Engineer ' s recommendations , and further moved that the Village officials be authorized to sign the application to the Metropolitan Sanitary District for a sewer permit, and to sign a letter to be delivered to the V. A. stating that the Village will accept the improvements and maintain the improvements after they have been constructed in accordance with the submitted plans. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None The President presented a request from the Buffalo Utility Company asking for a grant of easement in Unit I. Trustee Fox moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-7, being an ordinance covering easements for water lines, be passed. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None • Trustee Frank reported on the delivery of mail, stating that the street signs would b e up in a couple of days, and that it is only necessary that each house have their house numbers and mail boxes, and then all conditions for door to door delivery had been complied with. He further stated that delivery should start about the 15th of April, and that the post office would put up boxes for the deposit of mail. �..J Trustee McGahan moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-8, being a further election ordinance, be passed. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, MeGahan, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None The President then called for reports from the standing committees . Trustee Miller, Building. Trustee Miller called upon Building Commissioner Paul Ciccione, who stated he has checks totaling $2400.00 for building permit fees for the remainder of Unit III, and that this makes a total of over $10,000.00 which the builder has paid in build- ing permit fees. Trustee Frank, Public Safety. Trustee Frank reported that the emergency vehicle has been held up because of the non-standard equipment on it, but that it would arrive in a day or two. The President announced that the insurance on the emergency vehicle will be higher because of the installation of a 2-way radio. Lt. Christensen announced that new residents will be given 30 days within which to purchase their vehicle stickers. Trustee Frank stated that Wheeling now has a shorter wave length and that the second hand radio which the Public Safety Committee had planned to purchase will not be suitable. He stated that it may now be necessary to get bids on a radio, but that he will report on that at a later date. Trustee Dorner, Streets . Trustee Fox asked for permission to speak and asked that an investigation be made to ascertain if any damage has been done by cement trucks going thru the Village. After discussion, the Village Engineer was asked to ascertain the load limit of the streets, so that if necessary an ordinance could be passed setting the load limit on the Village streets. The Engineer stated he will have this for the next meeting. Trustee Dorner, Streets - no further report. Trustee McGahan, Planning - No further report. The Village Engineer gave his report on the construction of a bridge over Buffalo Creek at the foot of Raupp Blvd. using motor fuel tax funds (Doc. No. 26 ) , stating that first an arterial street system must be established, and that when this is done he can take it up further with the State Highway Department. He also stated that there may be some difficulty with regard to the Lake County Line. The Village Engineer then gave his report (Does. No. 27 and 28) recommending the acceptance of certain improvements in Units I and II. Certifications from the various builders accompanied this report (Does. 29, 30, 31 and 32) Trustee Dorner moved that Resolution No. R-59-2 be passed accepting these improvements in accordance with the Village Engineer 's recommendation. Trustee Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, Miller mad Dorner NAYS: None Trustee McGahan moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-9, being an ordinance regarding the depositing of mud and other refuse on the streets, be passed. Trustee Fox seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None Trustee McGahan moved that the Village Clerk be authorized to write a letter to the Bureau of the Census, to make the necessary arrange- ments with the Bureau for a special census, and further that the Board not approve the taking of a special census until word has been received from the Bureau as to the cost, length of time, eta. Trustee Fox seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee McHugh arrived and announced he is present for the meeting. Trustee McHugh, Finance - no report. Mr. Elmer Boehm reported on the Drainage Committee. He stated he would like to have assistance to draw up a more comprehensive report. Trustee Fox volunteered and was appointed by the President to serve on the Drainage Committee. Trustee Miller moved that the appointment of Trustee Fox to the Drainage Committee be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: 7 4 AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, Miller and Dorner NAYS: None Trustee Frank moved that the Village Clerk be authorized to request the County Highway Department to place stop signs at the inter- section of Buffalo Grove Road with St. Mary's Parkway. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Trustee Fox recommended that additional members be appointed to the Plan Commission. The President called for volunteers. Eugene Huxhold and Henry Walker volunteered and were appointed by the President . Trustee Fox moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. Mr. Felten was called upon and stated that the Park & Recreation Commission will have a master plan in a week or two. He stated they are trying to have a Little League field and a soft ball field area. Trustee McHugh stated that he has volunteers who would like to be election judges. The President noted their names. Trustee Dorner moved that the meeting be adjourned to April 16th at 8:00 P.M. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Fox, McGahan, Miller, Dorner, McHugh NAYS: None The Village Clerk then informed Mr. Huxhold and Mr. Walker that she could not administer the official oath because she thought their appointment was not in conformity with the Plan Commission Ordinance. She further stated that she would consult with Mr. Matthews and advise them. Both gentlemen agreed to this. C/6427/ Clerk Time : 11:15 P.M.