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1960-04-07 - 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, APRIL 7, 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 Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Bochniak, and Walters. Absent: Trustee Schreiber In the absence of the Village Clerk, Lillian Barnett was employed by the Village as Acting Village Clerk and will receive a fee of $5. 00. Trustee Darner moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Bochniak and Walters. NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak stated that on March 7, 1960 a special Board Meeting was held with Arlington Country Club for a hearing on Village Zoning Reclassification. All members were present. Truett!** Walters moved that the petition be referred to the Planning Commission. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the previous regular meeting held March 3, 1960 be approved as written. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the Special Board Meeting held March 7, 1960 be approved as written. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Bochniak and Walters NAYS: None The Treasurer read his report covering the period from 3/3/60 through 4/7/60. Police Magistrate Bauer gave his report, stating that during the month there were 15 arrests -- 4 dismissals and 11 convictions -- a total of $58. 00 in fines was turned over to the Village. Chief Barnett read the police activities report for the month of March, and turned in a report on the number of man hours put in by the policemen during the month. Minutes of Meeting held April 7, 1960 Page 2 Trustee Bochniak read Warrant #26. Trustee Walters moved that Warrant #26 be approved as read. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. This will bring all police salaries up-to-date. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Bochniak and Walters NAYS: None President Bunescu stated that zoning maps are now in the possession of the Village Clerk and are available for $1. 00 a copy. Trustee Dorner stated that some arrangement should be made to take down the old street signs and put up new signs. President Bunescu read Police Department Ordinance 0-60-3. Discussion followed and Trustee Walters moved that Police Ordinance 0-60-3 be approved as read. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Bochniak and Walters NAYS: None President Bunescu stated that there was a carryover from the previous board meeting, this being the proposed Fence Ordinance 0-60-2. This ordinance was read by the President and discussion followed. Trustee McGahan moved that Ordinance 0-60-2 be approved as read. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McGahan and Bochniak NAYS: Trustee Walters Trustee Walters stated that during the previous meeting there was some discussion about a Special Committee to assist the Finance Committee. Trustee Bochniak stated that due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting was not held in March, but would be held in April. Trustee Walters asked when it would be feasible to have the paving done in Units 2 and 3. Trustee Frank stated that it would be done about the 1st of May. Trustee McGahan wanted to know what would be done about all the chuck holcs. Trustee Frank stated these would be taken care of at the time the paving was done. Minutes of Meeting held April 7, 1960 Page 3 Under New Business, President Bunescu stated that he would like to sign a permit to extend sanitary storm sewers into Unit 5. After review by the Village Attorney, it was found to be in order. Trustee Bochniak moved that it be approved as read. ( Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Darner, Frank, McGahan, Bochniak and Walters NAYS: None President Bunescu read a letter from Police Chief Barnett regarding the resignation of Officer Eugene Landry from the Police Department. Trustee McGahan moved that it be accepted as read. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Bochniak and Walters NAYS: None Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, President Bunescu appointed the following men as special policemen: Donald J. Thompson, Neil W. Hopkins, Howard Krefft, and Charles J. Jordan. Trustee McGahan moved that the appoint- ments be approved. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, McGahan, Bochniak and Walters NAYS: None Under New Business, President Bunescu read a contract in the form of a letter from Paul D. Speer, a finance consultant. Trustee Walters moved that we enter into this contract with Mr. Speer. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. Trustee Dorner would like the following statement written into the Minutes of the Meeting: "Being both an Officer in the Village, and having an interest in the Utility Company, I find myself in conflict, and will not be able to enter into a discussion as I would have to give it a negative vote. " Trustee Frank stated that he would like to associate himself with Trustee Dornerts remarks. President Bunescu asked if there was any further discussion. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Bochniak -- yes Frank -- no " Walters - - yes McGahan -- yes it Dorner -- no 1 Minutes of Meeting held April 7, 1960 Page 4 President Bunescu asked if there was any further business to be discussed. Ex-Chief Arthur Dick stated that he was stuck with a police uniform since his removal from the Police Department and felt that the Police Department should pay for this uniform since he was forced to resign. President Bunescu stated that he felt something could be arranged regarding this. Trustee Frank brought up the coming election for a school to be built in Buffalo Grove. He felt that everyone should be encouraged to get out and vote for this. There being no further business, Trustee McGahan moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Walters seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. "e:742A- -�, Acting Village Clerk