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1960-09-01 - 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, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 1960, AT 8:00 P.M. AT 182 BUFFALO GROVE ROAD, BUFFALO GROVE, TTT•TNOIS. The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the following were found present: President Buneacu; Trustees Bochniak, Dorner, Walters and McGahan Absent: Trustees Schreiber and Frank The Clerk stated that because of her heavy work schedule during the month, she had not completed typing the minutes of the last regular meeting. Therefore, the President dispensed with the reading of the minutes. Trustee Bochniak read the Treasurer's Report covering the period from 8-4-60 thru 9-1-60, showing cash in bank of $11,069.29 and motor fuel tax allotment of $3,718.46. Chief Barnett read the Police Activities Report for the month of August, and the total number of man hours put in by the Police Department, excluding the Chief's, 573i hrs. Police Magistrate Bauer gave his report, stating that during the month of August there were 6 arrests, 5 convictions and 1 continuance, and that $51.00 had been turned over to the Village. Trustee Bochniak read Warrant #31. Trustee McGahan moved that Warrant No. 31 in the amount of $1095.14, be approved as read. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, McGahan, and Bochniak. NAYS: None The Chief of Police stated that all of the newspaper receptacles except two had been removed, and that the Police Department would take further action to effect their removal. The Chief stated that he has not had the time to look into the rebate on gas purchases. The Chief stated that the Police Department had received one complaint on weeds, and that upon notification, the owner had cut them. He stated that a second complaint had been received that evening. Trustee Frank arrived and stated he is present for the meeting. On the street lighting in Unit V, Mr. Hooper, the Village Engineer, stated that Public Service Company is waiting for two copies of the plat of Unit V. Trustee Frank stated that he had mailed these plats to Public Service. The President brought up for discussion the matter of the zoning variation requested by Timothy J. McCarthy. He stated that he and members of the Board had conferred with the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Mr. Bencriscutto, and had also looked at Mr. McCarthy's property. The President stated that he felt the Zoning Board of Appeals had done a tremendous job and had bent over backward in their desire to reach a fair decision. He stated that their recommendation is that the request for a zoning variation be denied because this was not a hardship case and that no proof of hardship was shown. Trustee Bochniak moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals (Doc. #71) denying the request of Mr. Timothy McCarthy for a zoning variation, be aptrOv'ed. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Mr. Bencriscutto stated that he and the Zoning Board of Appeals felt that the regulations as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance should be followed; that a personal preference or a mere inconvenience to the owner must be distinguished from a hardship case; that he and the Zoning Board had made a thorough investigation and felt that Mr. McCarthy's case was one of preference and not of hardship, and had made their recommendation accordingly. The President read the report of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Thereupon, the roll was called, and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Frank, McGahan, Walters and Dorner NAYS: None Lt. Gramer's resignation from the Police Department was discussed. Trustee Walters moved that Lt. Gramer's resignation from the Police Department be accepted. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Bochniak, Walters, Frank and McGahan NAYS: None The President read a letter dated September 1, 1960, from the Chief of Police (Doc. No. 74) recommending various appointments. Following discussion, the President made the following appointments: Sgt. Peter E. Cangelosi to the rank of Lieutenant, Regular Reserve Joseph G. Wieser to the rank of Sergeant Ernest S. Stetz, Patrolman, Regular Reserve Alex L. Stasal, Patrolman, Regular Reserve Jack D. Downey, Patrolman, Regular Reserve Richard G. Sheppard, Special Policeman Eugene P. Guihan, Special Policeman l � Trustee McGahan moved that these appointments be approved. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Frank, McGahan, Walters and Dorner NAYS: None The Chief stated that now that the Police Department has a central location they will operate nightly in 3 man teams - one man operating the radio and two men in the squad -- starting from 7:00 P.M. until midnight. After midnight the calls will be answered at their homes. The President stated he has had a brief contact with Mr. Doetsch, who is going to prepare more or less of a formal bid on the snow plowing. Trustee Frank stated that Country Service is also interested in snow plowing at their normal rates. A discussion was had on the Dutch Elm Tree disease. The diseased tree has not been removed even though Attorney Raysa had written a letter to the property owner on behalf of the Village requesting its removal. Proposed Ordinance No. O 60-8, being an ordinance relating to trees, shrubs and other plants, was read by the President. Discussion followed and various revisions were suggested. Trustee Frank moved that the proposed Ordinance No. 0-60-8 be tabled. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: • AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, McGahan, Frank and Bochniak NAYS: None Mr. Farrington, Chairman of the Plan Commission, was called upon for a report. He stated that the subdivision regulations have been redone to conform with the rough draft, with the omission of Section 7, which is to be covered by the attorney. He stated that the proposed Zoning Ordinance has been prepared and that the Plan Commission has had it for some time. dr. Farrington further stated that an item that has been put in the background for some time is the golf course situation. He stated it was his understanding that the golf course could be annexed if mutual zoning could be agreed upon between the Board and Mr. Taggart, owner of the golf course. It was suggested that a list be prepared for the Board showing the kind of commercial zoning required, and that then the Board would consider the advisability of incorporating this commercial zoning in the new subdivision regulations or zoning ordinance. Mr. Farrington stated that the Plan Commission has received the plat of Unit VI and that the problems have been resolved. He questions the drainage from Unit VI thru Unit II and into the creek. Trustee Frank stated that there have been a number of complaints about a residential building on Bernard Drive west of Navajo which is advertising washer, drier, TV and radio repairs. Thi: is a direct violation of the Zoning Ordinance. �.. The matter will be referred to the Building Commissioner. A discussion followed on Patrol Boys for the coming school year. Chief Barnett stated that patrol boys provided by St. Mary's School will be stationed along Buffalo Grove Road. Chief Barnett suggested that upon the opening of the new school a patrol boy system be established so that there is a boy on each corner. A discussion was had on obtaining the services of the women to police the crossings upon the opening of the new school. A discussion was had on commercial vehicles being prohibited from parking over- night in a residential area. Trustee Frank brought up for discussion the traffic hazards encountered in the Village because of the number of very small children playing in the streets and the riding of bicycles in the streets. He suggested that an ordinance be passed making the parents responsible for the safety of their children and giving the Police Department the authority- to remove these children from the streets and return them to their homes. Trustee McGahan suggested that the Chicago Safety Council be contacted; that they will bring pressures upon the newspapers to run a series of editorials directed at the parents. He suggested that an educational program be instituted so that parents will be apprised of this danger. It was further suggested that this program could be carried out through the Women's Club. Following further discussion on the Traffic Ordinance, Trustee McGahan moved that the Board give the police department a vote of confidence in carrying out to the fullest extent all of the ordinances on the books which have been passed regarding pedestrian safety and traffic control after a general distributioh of the Traffic Ordinance. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees McGahan, Walters, Dorner, Frank NAYS: Trustee Bochniak The Village attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting parking of house trailers and other types of trailers in the Village. Trustee Frank requested the approval of the Village Board to build entrance gates at Bernard Drive and Buffalo Grove Road, stating that this would be done at no cost to the Village. A discussion followed on the size, style, etc. of these entrance gates. Trustee Walters moved that the request to build entrance gates at Bernard Drive and Buffalo Grove Road be approved. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Walters, Dorner, McGahan, Bochniak NAYS: None The Village Engineer stated that he has been requested to inspect the sidewalks in the Village and has found that various areas are in need of repair. He has submitted a report on these locations. The President suggested that Mr. Hooper, the Village Engineer, be pladed on a retainer basis of $50.00 per month, which is the average amount of the bills he has submitted to the Village to date. Trustee Frank moved that the Board authorize the payment of $50.00 per month to John D. Hooper, Village Engineer, as a retainer for his services. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. Asked about the scope of the retainer, Mr. Hooper stated that everything would be included except actual design and actual review of plans. It would include the general things which he has been doing for the last year and for which he has been billing approximately $50.00 a month. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Walters, McGahan, Frank and Bochniak NAYS: None The garbage cans came up for discussion, and it was suggested that an ordinance be passed requiring all garbage cans to have covers, and that the empty cans be removed fro the front of the property within a certain length of time after the garbage has been collected. The Village attorney was directed to draw up such an ordinance. There being no further business, Trustee McGahan moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Walters seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. Village Clerk L..,