1960-06-02 - 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, JUNE 2nd,
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, McGahan and Bochniak
Absent: Trustees Darner, Schreiber and Walters
Trustee McGahan moved that the minutes of the last regular meeting held on
May 5, 1960 be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, McGahan, Bochniak and President Bunescu
NAYS: None
The Treasurer read his report covering the period from May 5, 1960 thru
June 2, 1960, showing cash in bank of $5,585.23, and no change in the
Motor Fuel Tax Allotment.
Police Magistrate Bauer gave his report, stating that during the month
Immo there were 10 arrests -- 4 dismissals, 4 convictions and 3 continuances.
Some of these continuances were carried forward from last month. Total
fines paid to the Village, $18.00.
In the absence of Chief Barnett, the President read the Police Activities
Report for the month of May, 1960 and the Man Hours for the month of May.
Trustee Bochniak read Warrant #28. Trustee McGahan moved that Warrant #28
in the amount of $764.31 be approved for payment. Trustee Bochniak seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Frank, McGahan and President Bunescu
NAYS: None
Mr. Farrington, Chairman of the Plan Commission, gave his report, stating
that Kincaid & Associates should have the draft of the proposed Zoning
Ordinance ready this week.
Mr. Farrington displayed a map of the proposed park site as prepared by
Kincaid, stating that this has been referred to the Park and Recreation
Commission. Following discussion of the planning of the park area, Trustee
Frank recommended that $200.00 be appropriated for a professional park
planner. Mr. Hooper offered the services of someone in Deerfield who would
assist the Park Commission free. This offer was accepted.
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Upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission, the President appointed
Mr. Robert Malinsky as a member of the Plan Commission. Trustee Bochniak
moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Frank seconded the motion.
on roll call the vote was aw follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Frank, McGahan and President Bunescu
NAYS: None
Mr. Farrington asked the Board if any action had been taken on the Plan
Commission's recommendation of a certain zoning classification for an
area owned by the Arlington Country Club. The President stated that no
action had been taken but that it was still under consideration by the
Planning Committee.
Mr. Hooper, the Village Engineer reported that a spot check had been made
and the curbs have been repaired. That St. Mary's Parkway has been primed
and the surfacing will begin tomorrow.
The Clerk reported that she had not ordered the badges for the Building
Commissioner, Building Inspectors and Director of Civil Defense, because
the cost was higher than the Board's authorization of $5.00 per badge.
The badge for the Director of Civil Defense is $8.00 and for the Building
Commissioner and Inspectors, $6.50 each. Trustee McGahan moved that the
authorization be increased to cover the cost of the badges. Trustee Frank
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, McGahan, Bochniak and President Bunescu
NAYS: None
In the absence of the Chief of Police, the Clerk reported that she has
written to Sinclair Oil Co. for a credit card to be used for the purchase
of gasoline for the emergency vehicle. That Sinclair will deduct the amount
of State and Federal taxes before remitting bills to the Village. One credit
card has been requested in the name of Chief Barnett.
The President read the resignation of John P. Lovetere as Chairman and member
of the Park and Recreation Commission. The President expressed his regrets,
stating that it is unfortunate that John must leave this position. Trustee
Bochniak moved that the resignation of Mr. Lovetere be accepted. Trustee
Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Bochniak, McGahan, Frank and President Bunescu
NAYS: None
The President said that he would like to have the Park and Recreation
Commission choose a Chairman from among themselves and bring their recommenda-
tion to the Board for official appointment.
The President stated a petition was submitted to the Zoning Board of
Appeals by Mr. Frank Barr requesting a zoning variation. The Zoning Board
of Appeals followed the normal procedure and held the hearing. As a result
of the hearing and a subsequent meeting and inspection of the lot involved,
as well as consultation with the neighbors, the Zoning Board of Appeals
submit the decision that the following variation be granted to Mr. Barr,
209 Raupp Blvd: "That an attached garage and overhang do not reduce the
side yard limit to less than 5 ft." (Doc. No. 69)
Trustee McGahan moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals be accepted. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, McGahan, Hoehniak and President Bunescu
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank requested that the Village Engineer contact Mr. Brown of
Public Service Company for street light locations for Unit V. He also
recommended that the street lights be extended down Buffalo Grove Road,
stating that he felt street lights have a tendency to slow traffic at night.
A discussion followed on the receptacles for newspapers Mich have been
placed in the Village parkway in front of various homes on Buffalo Grove
Road. Recommendation that the residents be requested to remove these
since they are oh Village property.
A discussion followed on No Parking areas, such as in front of driveways,
at "T" intersections and within 30 ft. of an intersection, particularly
a "T" intersection. Trustee Frank moved that "T" intersections be posted
with proper notice that there is no parking. Trustee McGahan seconded the
motion. Following discussion, Trustee Frank amended his motion to refer
the posting of proper notice of no parking areas to the Police Committee
for study with a recommendation to be made at the next Board meeting.
Trustee McGahan seconded the amendment to the motion. On roll call the vote
was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Frank, McGahan, Bochniak and President Bunescu
NAYS: None
There being no further business to come before the meeting, Trustee McGahan
moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion and it
was unanimously carried.
Village Clerk
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