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1960-07-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTRES-OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, JULY 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 McGahan, Walters, Bochniak, Frank Absent: Trustees Schreiber and Dorner. Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the last regular meeting held on June 2, 1960, be accepted as written. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: ABSTAIN:. Trustee Walters AYES: Trustees McGahan, Bochniak, Frank and President Bunescu NAYS: None The Treasurer read his report for the period from 6-2-60 thru 7-7-60, showing cash in bank of $8,170.92. The President called for the Plan Commission report. Mr. Farrington was not present so there was no report. Mr. Hooper, the Village Engineer, was called upon for a report on street paving. He stated that the street paving is now in process and should be completed by the middle of next week. The President Palled for a report from the Park and Recreation Commission. John Schmalzer stated there was no report. Mr. Hooper said he spoke to his friend in Deerfield and that he will assist the Park Commission without charge. The Clerk reported that the badges for the Building Commissioner, Inspectors and Director of Civil Defense have been received and are in the process of distribution. Chief Barnett reported that the Sinclair credit card has been in use for 3 weeks, but that as yet no bill has been received from Sinclair. I Trustee Walters asked if there was any possibility of obtaining a rebate on the gasoline purchased to date. Chief Barnett stated he is under the impression that this cannot be obtained retroactive. However, he has all the receipts and will check into this. i/ The President appointed John Schnalzer as Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission. Trustee Walters moved that the appointment be confirmed. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Walters, McGahan NAYS: None Mr. Hooper was asked about the street lights in Unit V. He said there has been some delay since we have been transferred to the Mt. Prospect office. Mr. Brown is no longer handling this area, which has been turned over to Mr. Seitz. The plat has been sent in and we should be receiving the order from Public Service Co. The President informed Chief Barnett that the newspaper receptacles on Buffalo Grove Road are located on Village property, and since they are a traffic hazard, he directed the Chief to inform the residents that they must be removed. Discussion was had on No Parking signs. The President stated that he has con- tacted several organizations about prices for signs on an estimated 25 to 30 T intersections. He stated the approximate cost would be $350.00 plus tax, based on 60 signs and including installation. A discussion followed on volunteers to post the signs, thus reducing the cost. Trustee Frank volunteered to have the signs posted. Trustee McGahan moved that money be appropriated to purchase the signs and that volunteers be found to erect them. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Trustee McGahan asked for the recommendation of the Chief of Police. Chief Barnett stated that he did not feel that conditions warranted the expenditure for signs at this time; that there have been no accidents from parking in "T" intersections; that there have been no traffic difficulties; that not too many cars are parked in "T" intersections, and once the owners have been warned, they do not repeat. He recommended that the Board wait until the flow of traffic warrants the erection of signs, and that for the present there will be no citations for this offense, only warnings, unless a citation is absolutely warranted. Trustee McGahan withdrew his motion. Trustee Walters refused to withdraw his second. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustee Frank NAYS: Trustees McGahan, Walters, Bochniak Chief Barnett read the Police Activities Report for the month of June and the Man Hours for the month. Trustee Bochniak read Warrant #29. Trustee Walters moved that Warrant #29 in the amount of $1361.10 be approved as read. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Trustee Walters withdrew his motion. Trustee Bochniak withdrew his second. Chief Barnett explained that Kay's Animal Shelter will accept any stray dogs picked up by the Police and unclaimed and dispose of the dogs. That this service is free of charge because the Police Department brings them in. That there is no limit to the number of dogs they will accept. He stated further `./ that he feels the $5.00 yearly dues is a small charge for the services they receive. The President stated that the $58.30 for uniforms for the Police Reserve has been outstanding for more than a year; that the purchasers of these uniforms were no longer with the Police Department; and that he feels this bill should be paid and that the uniforms can be sold and the Village reimbursed when someone is found who can wear them. Upon the request of Trustee Bochniak, Mr. Hooper stated he would send in a breakdown of his bill. Trustee McGahan moved that the purchase of a typewriter stand for the Village Clerk, for $20.21, the payment of $5.00 yearly dues to Kay's Animal Shelter, and the payment of $58.30 to A. G. Meier & Co. for uniforms for the Police Reserve, be authorized. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees McGahan, Walters, Bochniak and Frank NAYS: None Trustee Walters moved that Warrant No. 29 in the amount of $1361.10 be approved for payment. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. Trustee Frank moved that the motion be amended to strike out the payment to Evert Kincaid & Assoc., Inc. in the amount of $200.00. Trustee Frank stated that he felt no further payments should be made to Kincaid until some of the work is done. A discussion followed on the amount and time of payments. Mr. Farrington, who had arrived during the meeting, stated that Kincaid is pretty much up to date. Trustee Frank withdraws his motion. The roll was called on the motion approving Warrant #29 for payment, and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Walters, McGahan NAYS: None. A discussion followed with Attorney Raysa on the Appropriation Ordinance. Mr. Raysa made suggestions which were noted by Trustee Bochniak, Finance Chairman. Trustee Bochniak read Ordinance No. 0-60-5, the Appropriation Ordinance. �.. Following discussion, Trustee Walters moved that Ordinance No. 0-60-5, being the Appropriation Ordinance, be approved. Trustee McGahah seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees McGahan, Walters, Frank and Bochniak NAYS: None The President read a Resolution (No. R-60-1), naming the following streets as Arterial Streets: St. Mary's Pkwy from East Village Limits to West Village Limits Bernard Drive from East Village Limits to West Village Limits pumppLtftWx Lincoln Terrace from Bernard Drive to St. Marys Parkway Trustee Bochniak moved that the Resolution be approved. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Walters, McGahan, Bochniak and Frank NAYS: None The President removed Mr. Ronald Black as Civil Defense Director. Trustee Bochniak moved that the removal of Ronald Black as Civil Defense Director be approved. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: ABSTAIN: Trustee McGahan AYES: Trustees Walters, Bochniak, Frank and President Bunescu NAYS: None The President stated that Mr. Hupfel has received clarification from his employer and is willing to accept the post of Civil Defense Director. There- upon, the President appointed Michael Hupfel as Civil Defense Director. Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Walters, McGahan and Frank NAYS: None Mr. Hupfel was asked to find out if a rebate could be obtained from Civil Defense on the purchase of the emergency vehicle and radio, so that this equipment could be available for civil defense. Trustee Walters stated that the oxidation lagoons are covered with a green growth. The Village Fngjneer was directed to look into this. 1 Trustee McGahan asked about mosquito abatement. The mosquito abatement truck arrives once a meek. Following discussion, Trustee McGahan moved for the authorization of $25.00 for office supplies and other necessary equipment for the Village Treasurer. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, McGahan, Walters and Frank NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak moved for the authorization to purchase two letter size and 1 legal size grey filing cabinets with locks, not to exceed $300.00. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, McGahan, Frank and Walters NAYS: None Mr. Farrington was requested to obtain the filing cabinets. Chief Barnett was instructed to enforce the weed ordinance. A discussion was had on building inspectors. The Building Commissioner stated he had a resident in the Village who was going to start a training period with Mr. Weideman and wanted clarification of the fees. A discussion was had and the matter remained pending. Trustee Walters recommended that the mud ordinance be enforced on Buffalo j Grove Road. Trustee McGahan moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Walters seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. (-, 75: /6/ Village Clerk ho