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1959-06-28 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes MINuTk' S OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD JUNE 28TH, 1959, AT 12:00 NOON, IN THE OFFICES OF BUFFALO GROVE HOME BUILDERS, INC. AND U. S. POST-OFFICE SUB-STATION, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the following were found present: President Bunescu; Trustees Frank, Dorner, Walters, McGahan, Bochniak and Schreiber Absent: None The Board dispensed with the reading and approval of the minutes of the meeting held June 4, 1959 until the next regular meeting. The President stated that a Petition requesting annexation of certain territory has been filed with the Clerk of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Said territory consists of a strip of land not within the corporate limits but contiguous to the Village of Buffalo Grove, lying adjacent to Unit V. Following discussion, Trustee McGahan moved that Ordinance No. `.., 0-59-13, being en ordinance to annex a certain strip of land lying adjacent to Unit V, as set forth in the Petition Requesting Annexation, be passed. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Schreiber, Bochniak, McGahan, Walters, Dorner and Frank NAYS: None There being no other business to come b efore the meeting, Trustee Bochniak moved that the meeting adjourn. TrusteeSchreiber seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Village Clerk / 6� MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, L. COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD JULY 2, 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 Bunescu; Trustees Bochniak, Dorner, Frank, McGahah, Schreiber and Walters Absent: None Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the regular meeting held June 4th, 1959 be approved as written. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, McGahan, Bochniak, Schreiber and Frank NAYS: None Trustee McGahan moved that the minutes of a special meeting held June 28th, 1959 be approved as written. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, McGahan, Bochniak, Frank and Schreiber NAYS: None The President read a proposed Ordinance Authorizing and Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement on Behalf of The Village, and read the Annexation Agreement. Trustee Bochniak moved that this Ordinance be adopted. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. Discussion followed. It was ascertained that this relates to the Petition for Annexation filed with the Village Clerk on June 29, 1959; and that it is a written agreement to hold the trustees to the various conditions that are set out in the petition for annex- ation. Mr. Huszagh was asked his opinion of this Annexation Agreement, and stated that it simply reiterates the conditions and requirements in the annexation petition, and is simply an act of explicit expression that the Board will follow thru on the condi- tions in the Petition for Annexation. He stated further that it is not legally binding but has a collateral effect, and is more in the nature of a formal resolution that the Board approves the conditions in the annexation petition. He further stated that the �.. primary reason for signing it is that the developer's attorney asked that it be executed as they want to take it to the people whom /6.3 they are trying t o interest in financing. Trustee Frank stated that he felt the Board should take a little time to consider this; that the members of the Board should read and study this Annexation Agreement carefully to ascertain if it will be binding should the Board not annex the property set out in the Petition for Annexation. He further suggested that the Board pass a formal resolution that if the public zoning hearing is favorable, that it is the intention of the Board to annex the property subject to the terms in the Petition for Annexation. A discussion followed on the need for executing this agreement immediately, the legality of the agreement, and the possibility of a law suit in the future. Whereupon Trustee Dorner stated that he felt this agreement should be studied thoroughly before execution. The President stated that he had received this agreement late that day and would like more time to consider the conditions. Thereupon, Trustee Frank moved that the motion to adopt the Ordinance Authorizing and Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agree- ment on Behalf of the Village be tabled. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Schreiber, Frank, Walters and Dorner NAYS: Trustee Bochniak ABSTAIN: Trustee McGahan Following discussion on the legal work necessary in the annexation proceedings relating to the Petition for Annexation filed June 29, 1959, Trustee McGahan moved that the following resolution be passed: BE IT RESOLVED that an amount not to exceed $1000.00 be appropriated, until further authorization of the Board, to cover legal expenses to handle the annexation proceed- ings, subject to the approval of the Board upon presenta- of the bill. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if more time is necessary, that further authorization will be required by the Board. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. Trustee Frank asked Mr. Huszagh what his rate would be. He stated the minimum Chicago Bar Association rate of $20.00 an hour. Trustee Frank said he felt the Board should do the preliminary work, discussions, etc., and the attorney merely review the documents. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Schreiber, Frank, Bochniak, McGahan, Walters and ;,mst Dorner NAYS: None /G � Trustee Bochniak read the report of the Treasurer, showing cash L. on hand of $8927.91 and motor fuel tax allotment of $821.82, making a total of $9749.73. Trustee Bochniak read Warrant #17. Trustee Dorner moved that Warrant #17 in the amount of $442.94 be approved for payment. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Schreiber and Walters NAYS: None The President called for reports from the standing committees. Trustee Walters - Planning. Trustee Walters stated that 3 different professional planners will submit proposals to the Plan Commission, who in turn will submit their recommendation to the Board. He asked that a place be made available for Thursday, July 16th, at 8:00 P.M. for a public meeting, at which time the planners can show with graphs, etc. , what they have done for other Villages. The building at 182 Buffalo Grove Road was made available for this meeting. Trustee Frank - Public Safety. Trustee Frank stated that Lt. Christensen Emma has submitted a letter of resignation from the Police Department. He stated that Lt. Christensen is resigning due to a change in the hours of his job, and that this resignation had been accepted at a hearing of the Public Safety Committee. Trustee Frank further stated that the Public Safety Committee dis- cussed the appointment of someone to replace Roy Christensen, but at present there is no one in the Department to elevate to this position, and that the Safety Committee felt that no appointment to the office of Police Lt. should be made for several months. He suggested that inasmuch as the 2 Sgts. would now be putting in as much time as the Lt. , that they each receive a remuneration of $25.00 a month. Lt. Christensen returned his star and thanked the Village for appointing him. He thanked Chief Dick and stated that it had been a pleasure to serve in the Police Department. Trustee Frank moved that the Board accept the resignation of Lt. Christensen from the Police Department. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Schreiber and Walters ... NAYS: None / o Trustee Frank moved that a salary of $25.00 per month be set up for each of the Police Sgts . (Sgt. Laplante and Sgt. Barnett) Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. Trustee Walters asked how much time is spent by the sgts at present. Chief Dick stated that at present 3 full evenings a week, including instructing the men on probation and excluding training time. He stated that the average patrolman will work 1 evening a week, plus training and meeting time . Trustee Frank withdrew his motion and Trustee Bochniak withdrew his second. Trustee Frank moved that Sgts. Laplante and Barnett be paid $25.00 a month each for expenses. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Bochniak, Frank and Schreiber NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee McGahan Trustee Frank moved that the Board express its gratitude to Roy Christensen for his work as Police Lt. Trustee Walters seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Report from Chief Dick. Cheif Dick stated that it is necessary for the Police Dept. to have some form of communication, and suggested that 3 phones be installed in the homes of members of the Police Dept. who will be delegated to answer them. He stated that the cost of these phones would be $23.45 a month. He further stated that a 2-way radio is mandatory. A discussion followed on the various kinds and prices of a 2-way radio installation. He further stated that a 2-way radio would be eligible for Civil Defense matching funds. Trustee Dorner moved that the installation of 3 telephones as recommended by Chief Dick be approved. Trustee Schreiber seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, McGahan, Bochniak, Frank and Schreiber Li NAYS: None Discussion followed on a police matron. The Public Safety Committee recommended Elaine Scharringhausen. The Village attorney was directed to draw up an ordinance creating the office of Police Matron. Chief Dick further requested that a stop sign be placed on Bernard Drive at Buffalo Grove Road and that speed limit signs be posted in Unit III. /4�O Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, Trustee Dorner moved that Peter E. Cangelosi, James J. Yates, Charles V. Gramer and Edward Domski be taken off probation and appointed to regular officers in the reserve . Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Schreiber, Frank, Bochniak and McGahan NAYS: None Upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, the President appointed the following as Special Policemen for a 6 month probation period: John M. Ruck Stanley M. Knecht James A. Hansen Stanley Niezgoda Joseph G. Wieser George J. Burke, Jr. Richard G. Dufern Arthur J. DeKneef Eugene J. Landry �-- Trustee Dorner moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Schreiber, Frank, Bochniak and McGahan NAYS: None Trustee Dorner moved that the purchase of 24 - 20 mile speed limit signs, similar to those purchased in the past, to be placed at the discretion of the Police Department, be approved. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Schreiber, Frank, Bochniak, McGahan, Walters and Dorner NAYS: None The President appointed the following to the Traffic and Safety Advisory Board, whose duty it will be to help the Police Chief set up a complete set of regulations, and recommend to the Board of Trustees traffic and safety regulations: Ernest F. Barnett William P. Fox Willard P. Fechtner Martin J. McHugh The Village Clerk read a letter from DeSoto B. McCabe & Associates, �-- addressed to the President and Board of Trustees, dated July 2, 1959 (Doc. No. 41) re Traffic Signal at Buffalo Grove Road and St. Mary's Parkway, which gave the vehicular volume necessary before stop signs would be erected by the County. The Village Clerk read a letter from DeSoto B. McCabe & Associates, addressed to the President and Board of Trustees, dated July 2, 1959 (Doc. No. 42) re septic ground water north of treatment plant, which stated in substance that the health hazard originates in Lake County; that Lake County has been contacted and a report can be expected. Zoning Committee - No report Arlo Stevens of the Citizens Advisory Board of Finance reported that a meeting has been held, a course of action has been decided, and duties assigned to the various members of the Board, aid that he feels a definite recommendation will be made at the next meeting. Elmer Boehm - Drainage Committee. Mr. Boehm stated that he examined the drain tiles with one of the Village Engineers and read his report. The President stated that 2 of the hazardous conditions have been removed. Mr. Boehm gave his report to the Village attorney for his use in drafting an ordinance to prevent these hazardous conditions. hmions A discussion followed on posting "No Swimming" signs at the creek. The matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee for its recommendation. The President read a proposed ordinance governing the time and place of special and regular meetings. Trustee Dorner moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-14, being an Ordinance Governing the Time and Place of Regular and Special Meetings of the Board of Trustees, and Notice Thereof, be passed. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Schreiber, Frank, Bochniak, McGahan, Walters and Dorner NAYS: None Trustee Frank moved that the meeting adjourn to Thursday, July 9th, 1959, at 8:00 P.M., at the office of Buffalo Grove Home Builders, Inc. and U. S. Post-office Sub-station. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. edL-Ze-e-/ iIM- Village Clerk /�4