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1960-05-05 - 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, MAY 5TH, 1960, AT 8:00 P.I ., 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, Bochniak, Walters Absent: Trustees Schreiber andM cGahan Police Magistrate Bauer gave his report, stating that during the month there were 11 arrests — 4 dismissals and 8 convictions; and that a total of $68.00 in fines was turned over to the Village. Trustee Walters moved that the minutes of the previous regular meeting held on April 7, 1960 be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, Walters and Bochniak NAYS: None Chief Barnett read the police activities report and the report on the number of man hours put in by the policemen for the month of April. In the absence of the Treasurer, Trustee Bochniak gave the Treasurer's report for the period from April 7, 1960 thru May 5, 1960, showing cash in bank of $6,257.63 and motor fuel tax allotment of $2,871.71. Trustee Bochniak read Warrant #27. A discussion followed on the amount paid for snow plowing. Trustee Walters moved that Warrant #27 in the amount of $1242.40 be approved for payment. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Walters, Dorner, Frank NAYS: None Chief Barnett reported on the gas tax refund, stating that the Village is not supposed to pay State, Federal and local tax. He stated that it is up to the garage to send the forms to Springfield to enable the Village to purchase gasoline less the taxes. He stated further that he will get the necessary forms and give them to Brehm to fill out and mail. Trustee Frank stated that it has come to his attention that the Police Department has been patroling areas outside the Village limits at night. Chief Barnett stated that the police go up Buffalo Grove Road to Brehm's, shine a spot, turn around, and then go as far as the parking lot of Arlington Country Club, shine Imma a spot and turn around. Once in a while to relieve the monotony, they will drive to Dunhurst, and occasionally up 83 in order to get up enough speed to blow out the carbon. This he feels is necessary to keep the vehicle in good working order. 1 A discussion followed on the authority of the police to patrol outside the Village and on the insurance coverage. Chief Barnett stated that his men were well advised that they had no authority outside the Village as police officers, and that this route from Brehms to the country club was used as a matter of convenience, since there was no place to turn around on Buffalo Grove Road. The shining of the spot was a courtesy and in a manner a safe- guard for the Village since it would pick up loiterers. President Bunescu stated that patrolling should be restricted as much as possible to the Village limits, and that the police officers be so advised. The President stated that the Fence Ordinance has been published. The President reported on the school board election and said that the Village should have a school in operation about September of this year. The paving of Units II, III, and IV cams up for discussion. The Village Engineer made a general inspection of the curbing in these Units. The curbs will be repaired as soon as the Village Engineer returns from vacation, so they can be done under his direction, and then the streets will be paved. The President read a letter of resignation from Gerald Lichtenberger as Building Commissioner. Trustee Walters moved that the resignation be accepted. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Darner, Frank and Walters NAYS: None The President appointed Mr. Edmond Venetianer to succeed Gerald Lichtenberger as Building Commissioner. Trustee Walters moved that Edmond Venetianer's appointment as Building Commissioner be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Walters, Darner, Bochniak, and Frank NAYS: None The President appointed Gerald Lichtenberger as Assistant Building Commissioner. Trustee Walters moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. A discussion followed and it was ascertained that the office of Assistant Building Commissioner has not been established. No vote was taken. Mr. Venetianer stated he would like to have Merritt Weideman, the Building Commissioner of Desplaines appointed as special inspector. The President removed Dewey Deal and Robert Grizzell from the Building Commissioner's office. Trustee Bochniak moved that the removals of Dewey Deal and Robert Grizzell be approved. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the `, vote was as follows: l AYES: Trustees Walters, Frank, Bochniak, Dorner NAYS: None Mr. Venetianer then stated that the inspections mould be broken down into 5 levels: Excavation, footings and foundations General construction Plumbing Electrical Final inspection Mr. sideman would make all inspections except the electrical and final inspection. The scale of fees, which is flexible, will be as follows: $5.00 - minimum for every trip $2.50 per inspection for the first 3 trips $1.00 minimum additional per inspection for everything over three. If he inspects footing and general construction at the same time, it mill be construed as 1 inspection The President requested that the bills for these inspections be channeled thru the Building Commissioner's office before coming to the Board for payment. Trustee Walters moved that the Building Commissioner be authorized to spend Immo up to $500.00 for payment of building inspection fees. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Trustee Walters withdrew his motion. Trustee Bochniak withdrew his second. Trustee Frank moved that the Building Commissioner be authorized to hire Mr. Merritt Weideman as building inspector to conduct inspections on the fee basis as proposed. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Walters, Frank and Dorner NAYS: None Trustee Frank moved that the Board authorize the purchase of 2 badges labeled "Building Inspector", 1 badge "Building Commissioner", 1 badge "Director of Civil Defense", said badges not to exceed $5.00 each. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Dorner, Bochniak NAYS: Trustee Walters AYE: President Bunescu C/ Trustee Dorner moved that the Building Commissioner's office be authorized to approve a fee of $1.00 per final inspection. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Darner, Walters and Frank NAYS: None The President then read Ordinance No. 0-60-4, amending 0-59-4, being an ordinance setting the Building Commissioner's fee. Trustee Bochniak moved that Ordinance No. 0-60-4 be passed. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Walters, Frank and Dorner NAS: None The President stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is down to four members. Thereupon, he appointed John Schmaizer to fill one vacancy. Trustee Walters moved that the appointment of John Schmalzer to the Park and Recreation Commission be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, Frank and Bochniak NAYS: None 1 1 A discussion followed on the park area and it was stated that we are in the Wheeling Rural Park District. The President called upon Mr. Farrington, Chairman of the Plan Commission for his report. He stated that some time ago a preliminary plat for Unit VII was submitted to the Plan Commission for review. This covers 100 acres to the western edge of the Village. The original plat showed 364 lots and the street layout was found inadequate. The plat was returned to the builder with suggested changes. Last Tuesday, May 3rd, the Plan Commission again met and found the present and final preliminary plat acceptable. One of the major differences from the original preliminary plat is that there are 7 less lots and approximately l acres more in favor of the school site -- which is now 6.8 as against 5.2 on the first plat, and 357 lots as against the original 364. He stated that Kincaid and Associates has agreed that the street layout is generally acceptable and in good taste. ,✓ Mr. Farrington reported on the progress of Kincaid & Associates, stating that Mr. Baughman is again ready to resume work. There will be a rough draft of the zoning ordinance and a map in time for the next Board meeting. By May 23rd a complete layout of the 12i acres of anticipated park site will be sketched on a map, which will give Mr. Baughman's opinion of the best layout. Mr. Farrington reported on the Plan Commission's investigation of the proposed zoning and annexation of the Arlington Country Club. He stated that Mr. Taggert's original request of commercial zoning for 2300 ft. frontage on Buffalo Grove Road and Dundee Road was not generally acceptable. A proposal by the Plan Commission that the club house and parking lot be zoned for special usage and that 200 ft. fronting on Dundee Road and Buffalo Grove Road be zoned commercial was not acceptable to Mr. Taggart. The Plan Commission recommends that just consideration be given to zoning commercial the area consisting of 200 ft. on Buffalo Grove Road and the length up to and including the eastern edge of the club house. The President stated that the Plan Commission's recommendation would be taken under consideration by the Board. Mr. Farrington stated that the Plan Commission had discussed the feasibility of changing side yard easements from 6 ft. to 5 ft. He stated that the Plan Commission feels that nothing would be gained by this reduction but that they recommend that the Zoning Board of Appeals lean over backwards in hardship cases. Trustee Bochniak, Finance Committee. Trustee Bochniak reported that the Committee met three evenings to set up the records in accordance with the State Auditor's accounting system. In addition to continuing on this work during the month of May, the Committee will begin work on the current year's appropriation ordinance, and it will be ready for the July meeting. Civil Defense Director Black stated that he is urgently in need of volunteers in order to set up an active and going organization, and requested that anyone interested contact him. A discussion followed on the merchandise available in the surplus warehouse in Springfield and the needs of the future. The President read a letter from Public Service Company (Doc. No. 68), which set forth the change in street lighting on Buffalo Grove Road and Bernard Drive. The President read a letter from Chief Barnett requesting an authorization to purchase a set of tires for the emergency vehicle. The vehicle now has 17,200 miles. Trustee Bochniak moved that the Chief of Police be authorized to purchase 4 tires for the emergency vehicle for a total of $180.00. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Walters, Frank and Dorner NAYS: None Following a plea by the Village Clerk, Trustee iLiters moved that the Board authorize the purchase of a legal size filing cabinet for the Clerk's office. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. m n roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Frank, Walters and Bochniak NAYS: None ' h L... Trustee Walters brought up for discussion the question of fire protection. Trustee Frank stated that we are in the Wheeling rural fire protection district. He stated that the District is planning to build another station west of the Soo line tracks. He stated that in order to get a station in the Village, it would be necessary to have the volunteers to man the station. At this time it would not be possible to get these volunteers, since we do not have a sufficient number of men during the day to man the station. Trustee Walters moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. ficr Village Clerk ri