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1959-10-01 - 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, OCTOBER 1ST, 1959, AT 8:00 P.M. AT 182 BUFFALO GROVE ROAD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. Li The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the following were found present: President Bunescu; Trustees Dorner, Walters, Bochniak, Schreiber Absent: Trustees Frank and McGahan Trustee Walters moved that the minutes of the previous regular meeting held September 3rd, 1959, be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Bochniak, Schreiber NAYS: None The President commended Lt. Barnett on the excellent reproduction job and good distribution of the Traffic Regulations Ordinance. ir.. The Treasurer 's bond in the amount of $15,000.00 was presented for approval. Trustee Bochniak moved that the bond executed by Robert Julius Brosius as principal and Indemnity Insurance Company of North America as surety, in the amount of $15,000.00 for the faithful performance of the duties of Robert Brosius as Village Treasurer, be accepted. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Bochniak, Schreiber NAYS: None The President ascertained that Annexation Ordinance No. 0-59-21 has been recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, Cook County, Illinois. The President stated that in accordance with the authorization of the Board made at the meeting of September 3, 1959, that the Pre- Annexation Agreement has been returned to Hollywood Builders. The President stated that at the last meeting Lt. Barnett was authorized to secure bids on a two-way radio system for the emergency vehicle. Lt. Barnett presented the bids. The President read the bids, which were as follows: Village Electric & Radio, Inc. 1 Aerotron Radio $375.00 (Doe. #47 ) Installation in car 25.00 1 Aerotron Radio for use as Base Station 375.00 Monthly service contract after 90 days - each unit 6.50 Processing Papers and Obtaining Licenses 25.00 Northside Communications Aerotron Equipment 2521 Ridge Road and installation $789.90 Evanston, Illinois (Doc . #48) Flamestop, Inc . Aerotron model $375.00 ea. 1900 Shermer Avenue Base station or emergency Northbrook, Illinois antenna -- prices vary 25.00 up (Doe. #49) Co-axial cable .20 ft. Lt. Barnett stated that he has investigated the bids and recommends the bid from Village Electric & Radio, Inc., Willow Rd., Northfield, Illinois, be accepted as the best and lowest. He stated this whit would be set up as mobile, rather than a base station. In that way a license can be obtained and the base station can still be moved to different locations. We would be classified as 100% mobile rather than base station and mobile. The Village Electrice also has its own set up and will handle radio calls. They now handle the Northfield Police Dept., as well as individual business men who have radio contact with point to point stations . They have two operators on duty. The $25.00 fee for processing papers and obtain- ing licenses would also cover instructing the policemen in the use of the radio and a supply of manuals to study FCC regulations. They will take one man per night and he can stay all night. Each man will get in two nights. They will also obtain, in this fee, the 18 different licenses which are required before the system can go into full operation. There will be a $6.50 service charge per month on each unit, totaling $13.00 a month, for service and all parts and all labor. Trustee Bochniak moved that the bid of Village Electric & Radio, Inc ., being the lowest bid for the emergency radio equipment, be accepted, and that the Board authorize the expenditure of $25.00 for the processing of papers and obtaining licenses, and further that the Board authorize the expenditure of $13.00 a month for maintenance, parts and labor. Trustee Schreiber seconded the motion. Trustee Walters asked how long it would be before this equipment �-- would be installed and operating. Lt. Barnett stated that it would be installed in the emergency vehicle for monitoring within the next week. They would be able to pick up calls, but are restricted J3i) from sending until the licenses have been issued. It will take 6 to 8 weeks to obtain these licenses. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Bochniak and Schreiber NAYS: None Lt. Barnett reported on the patrol boy system, stating that a form requesting the equipment must be completed by the school that will furnish the patrol boys. This is now in process with St. Marys School and as soon as it is completed we will receive equipment and badges. We must go thru the same operation with each school. We are trying to get a surplus of 4 or 5 badges and bands so that the Village can supply its own patrol boys. If we are not able to, this equipment will be purchased out of the 050.00 previously authorized by the Board. All equipment furnished by the schools belong to the schools. Upon questioning, the President stated that he has tried to get the school bus to go over Bernard Drive so the children in that section will not have such a long walk, but so far he has been unsuccessful, but he will continue to try. L. The Clerk read a letter dated September 16, 1959 (Doc. #50) from the Cook County Department of Highways, stating that a "Stop" sign will be installed on Bernard Drive at its intersection with Buffalo Grove Road as soon as the work schedule permits. The Clerk stated that she sent a letter to the Cook County Traffic Safety Commission again requesting that a survey be made to determine the speed limit on Buffalo Grove Road, but to date has had no reply. The President ascertained that the Tax Ordinance was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. The Clerk stated that she had no responses to the advertisement for bids for snow removal. Upon discussion, the Board decided to contact those people who had removed the snow last year and ask for bids. The Clerk stated that the Vehicle stickers have been ordered. After discussion on increasing the coverage on the emergency vehicle, the Clerk was directed to write to Allstate Insurance Co. requesting a duplicate policy. The President read the resignation of Frank Barr as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission (Doc. No. 51) . Trustee Bochniak moved that the resignation of Frank Barr as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission be accepted. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Walters, Dorner, Bochniak and Schreiber NAYS: None A letter dated September 18, 1959 from the Division of Accounting (Doc . No. 52) , stating in substance that the census has been accepted and that the allotment of motor fuel tax will be based on a total population of 670, was read. The Treasurer read his report covering the period from September 3, 1959 thru October 1, 1959, showing cash in bank of $11,397.16 and motor fuel tax allotment of $1,076.14. Trustee Bochniak presented Warrant #20 for approval, and read the items thereon. Trustee Frank arrived and stated he is present for the meeting. Trustee Bochniak moved that Warrant #20, in the amount of $875.25, be approved for payment. Trustee Schreiber seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Bochniak, Schreiber and Frank NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak - Finance Committee - no report. Trustee Schreiber - BuiYling Committee - no report. Trustee Frank - Public Safety. Trustee Frank stated that the Public Safety Committee held an official inquiry into a certain incident which involved Officer Landry, and after an investigation of this incident, it was the decision of the Committee to give Officer Landry an official commendation for his action. Trustee Frank presented the recommendation of the Chief of Police (Doc. No. 53) , mid stated that it was also the recommendation of the Lt. of the Police and the Public Safety Committee, that Charles Gramer be appointed to fill the vacancy of Sgt. in the Police Reserves. Thereupon, Trustee Frank moved that Charles Gramer be appointed to Sgt. in the Police Reserves to fill the vacancy created when Ernest Barnett was promoted to Lt. of the Police Department. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Bochniak, Schreiber, Frank NAYS: None Trustee Frank stated that the Police Department now has 24 hour telephone service, and that cards have been distributed to each �... home giving them the telephone number. Trustee Frank stated that he thought a special commendation should be given to the entire Police force for their rapid response last Saturday night when the storm broke. They were out immediately after the storm hit and stayed out until 3:00 in the morning. Trustee Dorner - Street Committee. Trustee Dorner gave his report on street cleaning (Doc. No. 54) relating the information he had obtained by calling other Villages and making inquiry about street sweeping. He stated that the Prairie State Equipment Company will send out equipment with a driver at a cost of $5.00 an hour for traveling time and $15.00 an hour for cleaning the streets. They pick up all refuse, but we must provide a dumping site. He recommended that the Village wait until the rest of the streets were paved and then take up the matter of sweeping the streets. He further recommended that Prairie State Equipment Co. be used for this purpose for the present. Trustee Dorner stated that the street paving in Unit II should be completed by the end of October. It has not been done sooner because of all the heavy equipment in Unit IV. As soon as this equipment is out the streets will be paved. Trustee Walters - Planning Committee. Trustee Walters reported '—' that several members of the Board met with Mr. Baughman of Evert Kincaid & Associates and went over the contract for the professional planner. He stated that revisions were made in accordance with the thinking of the Board, and that he now had a revised ordinance and contract. The proposed ordinance and contract were read. Discussion was had during the reading. It was suggested that Paragraph V be revised by adding the following words : "provided, however, that the consultant will at regular intervals check with the President and Board of Trustees respecting directions given by the Plan Commission to the end that the ultimate study and report as prepared herein will reflect the wishes of the President and Board of Trustees." Following the discussion, Trustee Bochniak moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-23, being an Ordinance authorizing the President and Board of Trustees to enter into a contract with Evert Kincaid and Associates for the preparation of a comprehensive Village Plan and technical advisory services relative to the official plan and implementing ordinances, be approved. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Dorner, Schreiber, Frank and Walters NAYS: None Mr. Felten asked how the signing of this contract would affect the Park and Recreation Commission. He was told that Kincaid & Associates would not lay out the park. They would work in a general way with the Park & Recreation Commission. The President asked if any action had been taken on the plans submitted by two subdivisions within the one and one/half mile radius of the Village. He was advised that the Plan Commission looked them over, discussed it with Kincaid & Associates, drafted up a report suggesting various changes in accordance with the Master Plan, and sent themb ack for additional information. To date nothing more has been heard. On the recommendation of Trustee Frank, Public Safety Committee, the Clerk was authorized to contact Mr. Brown of the Public Service Company to the end that street lights be installed in Unit IV. There being no other business to come before the meeting, Trustee Bochniak moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Bochniak, Schreiber and Frank NAYS: None Village Clerk Time: 10:00 P.M. /3