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1959-11-05 - 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, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1959, AT 8:00 P.M. , AT 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 Dorner, Walters, Bochniak, Frank and McGahan Absent: Trustee Schreiber. Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the previous regular meeting held October 1, 1959 be approved as written. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees McGahan, Frank, Bochniak, Walters Dorner NAYS: None The President called upon Lt. Barnett, who stated that the radio is installed and in operation so far as monitoring. It cannot be used to transmit until the FCC licenses have been granted, which may be about 4 more weeks . Lt . Barnett also reported that the patrol boy system has been set up. He believes there are 5 stationed in specific areas along Buffalo Grove Road while the children are walking to and from school. He stated that in process is a system for stationing patrol boys in the Village where the school buses stop. The Clerk reported that she had received no answer to her letter to the Cook County Traffic Safety Commission on speed limits on Buffalo Grove Road, and that she would write a follow-up letter. The President stated that as yet there has been no response to the bid for snow plowing, but that an effort is being made to obtain bids. Trustee Dorner reported that the streets in Unit II have been el eared of loose gravel preparatory to topping. The President requested that the Public Service Company again be contacted for street lights in Unit IV. Trustee Dorner reported that a duplicate insurance policy has been obtained from Allstate Insurance Company. The Treasurer read his report covering the period from 10-1-59 thru 11-5-59, showing cash in bank of $8,931.91, and a balance in the Motor Fuel Tax Allotment of $1,355.89. Trustee Bochniak read Warrant #21. Trustee MeGahan moved that Warrant #21 in the amount of $3604.20 be approved for payment. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Bochniak, Frank and McGahan NAYS: None The President stated that during the month he had signed an appli- cation for permit for the Public Service Company (Doc. No. 55) to install a utility pole in the parkway on Lincoln Terrace north of Bernard Drive; and further that he had signed an authorization to the Illinois Bell Telephone Company to perform certain work. (Doc. No. 56 ) . He further stated that these had been signed to expedite the work specified. Trustee Dorner moved that the action of the President in signing the Application for Permit for the Public Service Company and the authorization for the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, both dated October 6, 1959, be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Bochniak, Frank and McGahan NAYS: None Trustee McGahan moved that the President be authorized to approve any applications necessary to carry out the terms of the franchises signed with the Public Service Company and the Illinois Bell Telephone Company. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees McGahan, Frank, Bochniak, Walters and Dorner NAYS: None The President read a letter from the Public Service Company, dated October 26, 1959 (Doc. No. 57) stating that the street lighting changes in the Village as contained in order of January 30, 1959, have been completed. The President stated that the appointments of Charles Gramer and Gerald Lichtenberger to the Plan Commission will expire this month. He asked for a revision of the Plan Commission Ordinance to enlarge the number of members from two to three, plus the President. He stated further that he feels the Plan Commission should eventually be enlarged to five members, so that two appointments could be made in Units III and IV when they have their residency. He further stated that Messrs . Lichtenberger and Gramer had requested that they not be reappointed, and therefore recommended Kenneth Lewis, William Farrington and Eugene Huxhold to the Plan Commission. Discussion followed and Attorney Raysa was asked to draft an amendment to Ordinance No. 0-59-10, the Plan Commission Ordinance, while the Board went on to other matters. meeting Trustee Frank stated that at a Public Safety Committee/held in October a system was set up whereby the Police Department would prepare an activities report once a month to be read to the Board. Lt . Barnett then read the Police Report for the month of October, stating that a copy of this report would be given each month to the Village Clerk. Lt. Barnett stated that Sgt. Gramer has been very active in dis- cussing training programs with other police departments in this area; and that beginning the first of the year the Police Department will embark on an extensive training program in self-defense. The instructions will be mainly in Judo. He commended Chief of Police Reynold Smith and Sgt. Joseph Muscarello of the Barrington Police for their help in setting up this program. The President requested the Village Clerk to contact Mr. Bauer for a report from the Police Magistrate to be submitted to the Board monthly. Lt . Barnett read the recommendation of Chief Dick that Joseph Weiser, James Hansen, Stanley Niezgoda and Arthur DeKneef be removed from probation. (Doc. No. 58) . Trustee Walters moved that Joseph Weiser, James Hansen, Stanley Niezgoda and Arthur DeKneef be removed from probation and placed in a regular reserve status. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Walters, McGahan, Bochniak NAYS: Trustee Frank. Trustee Prank explained his vote, stating that this should have been referred to the Public Safety Committee first, and since he did not know whether or not these men were qualified to be removed from probation, he could only vote "No." Trustee McGahan stated that he was not aware of these facts when he voted, and requested that his vote be changed to "No." NAYS: Trustee McGahan, Trustee Dorner. The President announced that the motion was not carried. A discussion followed on the Police Department Ordinance, status of the reserves, the qualifications of these men, aid the need for more men on the Police Reserves . Trustee Bochniak moved that the motion to remove Weiser, Hansen, Niezgoda and DeKneef from probation and place them on the regular reserves be reconsidered. There being no second to this motion, Trustee Bochniak withdrew his motion, The President read proposed Ordinance No. 0-59-24, being an ordinance amending 0-59-10, an Ordinance to Reorganize the Plan Commission. Trustee Walters moved that Ordinance No. 0-59-24 be passed. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. A discussion followed during which Mr. Raysa was asked various questions re appointments to the Plan Commission. Mr. Raysa stated that he would write an opinion in response to these questions and send a copy to the President and each member of the Board. Trustee Frank moved that the motion to pass Ordinance No. 0-59-24 be tabled until the next regular meeting. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. Following a discussion the roll was called. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, McGahan, Dorner NAYS: Trustees Bochniak and Walters A discussion followed on amending the Police Department Ordinance and on the procedure for drafting a code of ordinances. Lt. Barnett reported that applications have now been distributed to new residents who may wish to join the Police Department. Trustee Walters, Planning Committee. Trustee Walters reported that �... the Plan Commission has had two or three meetings in the past month with Mr. Baughman of Evert Kincaid and they are now working on the subdivision control law. A rough draft of a new subdivision control law should be ready for distribution to the Board within the next 2 or 3 weeks . Trustee Bochniak, Finance Committee. Trustee Bochniak reported that he had been advised by Motor Fuel Tax Allotment that it will be necessary to have the Village designate arterial streets before any of the funds can be collected. After discussion, the President directed the Plan Commission to request the planning consultant to designate the arterial streets . Trustee Frank, Public Safety Committee. Civil Defense Director Hupfel reported that he has filled out the forms necessary to acquire the equipment wanted for the Village, and has requested a surplus warehouse card. As soon as he receives these he can go to Springfield to the government 's surplus warehouse. Trustee Frank requested that an ordinance concerning disorderly conduct be drafted and be brought up for consideration at the next meeting. Trustee Dorner, Street Committee, reported that he is preparing a list of the names of the streets, and that within the nemr future permanent street signs would be posted at every corner. Trustee McGahan, Zoning - no report Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board make an official commenda- tion to show their appreciation of the work done by the Buffalo Grove Women's Club on Halloween, and further that the Village Clerk be authorized to write a letter to the Women's Club expressing this appreciation. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President commended the Police Department for their work during the Halloween festivities. A discussion followed on the formation of a park district and the procedure to be followed. The President stated that on April 2, 1959 the Village accepted the responsibility of various improvements in Units I and II and feels that the Village Engineer should investigate bomplaints that have been brought up and make recommendations to the Board and developer. A discussion followed on the date when the 1960 vehicle tags would be ready for sale and the raising of the tax. Trustee Bochniak stated that the Finance Committee would look into this and report at the next meeting. There being no other business to come before the meeting, Trustee McGahan moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. ax/-4-7 Village Clerk . "6/