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1960-01-07 - 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, JANUARY 7TH, 1960, 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 Frank, Walters, Bochniak, McGahan and Dorner Absent: Trustee Schreiber The Treasurer read his report covering the period from 12-3-59 thru 1-7-60, showing cash in bank of $7,193.11, and motor fuel tax allotment of $2,017.31. The President called upon Mr. Hupfel, Civil Defense Director for his report. Mr. Hupfel stated that he expects to go to Springfield on Sunday, January 10th so that he can report at the Government warehouse early Monday morning. He stated that he has submitted a list of the equipment needed, typewriters, desks, filing cabinets, etc . , in accordance with Civil Defense regulations, and that he has been advised by Mr. Downey that most of these items are now in the warehouse . He was also advised by Mr. Downey that someone should go with him, so that as he selects the items and puts them L.. aside, someone can stand there and watch them. He stated that these items are selected on a first come basis, and that close to 30 towns would be sending representatives that day. He stated further that he had looked into the cost of renting a truck for the 2 days, but that it was much too expensive . There are concerns in Springfield who ship this merchandise and it would be more reasonable to use them. They will ship the items and send a bill at a later date. Trustee Bochniak read Warrant #23. Discussion followed on various items. Trustee Walters moved Warrant #23 in the amount of $1832.96 be approved as read. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, McGahan, Bochniak, Walters and Frank NAYS: None Trustee McGahan moved that the minutes of the previous regular meeting held December 3rd, 1959 be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Walters , Bochniak, McGahan and Dorner NAYS: None . Chief Barnett read the Police Activities Report for the month of December, 1959. He also read a report showing the number of hours each officer had deveted to police duty during the month of December. The total number of man hours was 4882. This report was given to the Clerk to file with the Monthly Police Report. Police Magistrate Bauer gave his report, stating that in the month of December there were nine arrests -- 6 convictions and 3 dismissals. He received a total of $137.00 in fines, of which $20;00 was sent to the State 's Attorney under a UART violation and $117.00 turned over to the Village Clerk. The President called for reports from the standing committees. Finance committee, Trustee Bochniak - no report Planning Committee, Trustee Walters. Trustee Walters called upon Mr Farrington for a report. Mr. Farrington stated that the pro- fessional planner has completed in draft form the subdivision control regulations . The Plan Commission will go over this com- pletely by next week and then turn it over to the Board for their corrections and additions . He stated that by the next meeting he hoped to have a draft of a fencing ordinance. He stated further that the planner presently is working on the comprehensive land plan, and that the zoning ordinance will be worked on so that they substantiate each other. Mr. Farrington submitted a plat on Weidner 's subdivision and the Plan Commission's recommendations (Doc. No. 62) . The plat covers 13 lots situated directly across from the General Store and, roughly, bounded by Checker Road and St. Mary's Church. It was ascertained that this is only a portion of the land owned by the developer. The rest of the land is not as yet rezoned. A discussion followed on the lot sizes, the septic tank system, the fact that the plat does not show the requirement of sidewalks, and that it does not show that the cul de sac will be widened, in accordance with a previous request made to the developer. The percolation tests on the septic tank system was discussed. Mr. Hooper, the Village Engineer stated that he had been unable to contact anyone in the Lake County office, but that this plat would not have been approved by Lake County if these tests had not been completed and approved. Trustee McGahan felt that the percolation tests should be submitted to this Board. Trustee Dorner felt that action should wait until the new subdivision control law is resolved. Trustee Walters felt that the lot sizes should be pursued further and given grave thought, since the approval of this plat might be the basis for this developer's entire subdivision. Trustee McGahan moved that action on this plat be tabled pending either further investigation by the Plan Commission or passage of the subdivision control law. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : I AYES: Trustees Bochniak, McGahan, Dorner, Walters and Frank NAYS: None The President referred to the statement he had read at the last meeting and the resolutions that were passed. He read the first resolution that the Village Attorney be authorized to initiate condemnation proceedings on the Buffalo Utility Company7s water well and tank. He stated this action was based on what appeared to be a stalemate, but that it now appears that many problems that the Village faces with the Utility Company may be resolved. He stated that the Village Engineer will make an appraisal of the Utility Company and when that is submitted, things may be resolved in a friendly manner. He stated further that this is a rather lengthy procedure. The President called upon Mr. Hooper, the Village Engineer to report on the street paving in Unit II. Mr. Hooper said that the State has a cut-off date on the mixing of asphalt. This runs somewhere between the 15th of October to around the 1st of May, depending on the weather. He stated that even if a company could be persuaded to mix the asphalt at this time, it would be unwise to pave the streets in this weather; that the paving would not last. In the interim, the developer has spread gravel and most of the holes have been filled, and that the paving would be done in Spring as the weather permits . Trustee Dorner reported on street signs, stating that one source of supply has been contacted; that a local company has been found and they are in the process of submitting bids; that street signs will be posted as soon as practical and possible; and that in the meantime temporary signs will be put up until the permanent ones are available . The President stated that he had just received the order from Public Service Company for the street light at Bernard Drive and Buffalo Grove Road, and that he would sign and return it immediately. The President reported on the speed limit on Buffalo Grove Road, stating that attempts to have a survey made were followed by letters and phone calls; that he had contacted Mr. McCleverty by phone, and was advised that a large number of surveys had been made in the last 3, 4 or 5 months, all of which must be passed by the Cook County Traffic Safety Commission, but that their approval was expected within the next 2 or 3 weeks . He stated that all of these proper procedures must be followed or the State could have the signs removed and the speed limit would revert to the State law. Mr. McCleverty seemed to indicate that the limit would be set at 30 miles per hour. j5J An announcement was made that January 19th was the last day for residents to register for voting with the Village Clerk. A proposed Ordinance governing disorderly conduct read by the President . Following discussion, Trustee Walters moved that Ordinance No. 0-60-1, being an ordinance governing disorderly conduct, be passed. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Walters, Frank, Bochniak, McGahan and Dorner NAYS: None The President read the resignation of Kenneth J. Felten from the Park and Recreation Commission (Doc . No. 63) . Trustee Bochniak moved that the resignation of Mr. Kenneth J. Felten from the Park and Recreation Commission be accepted. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. Trustee Frank stated that even though he has forgotten we ever had a Park and Recreation Commission, he would like to know Mr. Felten's reason for resigning. Mr. Felten stated that that is his reason. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, McGahan, Dorner, Frank and Walters. Trustee Dorner voted yes with the comment that when the Commission becomes more active that he hopes Mr. Felten will again give his time and efforts . NAYS: None Following discussion, Chief Barnett stated that by the next meeting he would have a proposed ordinance for the Police Department. The President read the resignation of Kenneth J. Felten as Deputy Civil Defense Director, effective December 8, 1959 (Doc . No. 64) . Trustee Bochniak moved that the resignation of Kenneth J. Felten as Deputy Civil Defense Director be accepted. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees McGahan, Dorner, Bochniak, Frank and Walters . NAYS: None. Trustee Dorner moved that the Board authorize an advance of S60.00 to the Civil Defense Director to cover the expenses of himself and one man for the trip to Springfield. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. Trustee Frank requested the motion be amended by adding that the Civil Defense Director give an accounting and return any monies not spent. Following discussion, Trustee Dorner amended his motion by adding the words "and that the Civil Defense Director give `-' an accounting of the money" . Trustee Walters seconded the amendment. On roll call the vote on the motion as amended was as follows : AYES: Trustees Dorner, McGahan, Bochniak, Walters and Frank Impow NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak moved that the Board authorize an expenditure up to $150.00 to cover the cost and shipping charges of the merchandise procured by Civil Defense from the Government ' s Surplus Warehouse in Springfield, Illinois. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll cell the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Dorner, McGahan, Frank and Walters NAYS: None Trustee Walters moved that the meeting adjourn, there being no further business. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Village Clerk i ti... Time: 9:25 P.M. l � �