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1960-12-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR M'STING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFT E VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 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, McGahan, Walters and Bochniak Absent: Trustees Frank and Schreiber Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the previous regular meeting held November 3rd, 1960, be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Dorner, Bochniak, McGahan and President Bunescu NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Walters Trustee Bochniak read the Treasurer's Report covering the period from 11-3-60 thru 12-1-60, showing cash in bank of $14,400.21 and motor fuel tax allotment of $4,350.24. Chief Barnett gave his report, stating that the total man hours for the month of November, excluding the Chief's, was 770i. The Chief then read the Police Activities Report for the month of November, 1960. The Police Magistrate was called upon for his report, and stated that there were 5 continuances from October; 13 arrests in November; 17 convictions; 3 dismissals; 6 continuances; and that a total of $174.00 was turned over to the Village Clerk. Trustee McGahan moved that the Board authorize the purchase of cap shields and stars from Feldman Bros. in the amount of $156.00, for the Police Department. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Walters, McGahan and Dorner NAYS: None Trustee Frank arrives and is present for the meeting. Trustee Bochniak read 'arrant #34. Trustee Walters moved that Warrant #34 in the amount of $1212.87 be approved for payment. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Dorner, McGahan, Walters, Bochniak NAYS: None Mr. Farrington, Chairman of the Plan Commission, reported that the Zoning Ordinance has been started and hopes by the January meeting this can be adopted. He further stated that the zoning maps have been held up but will have a report on this by the January meeting. John Schmaizer, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission stated he is receiving bids on leveling an area for an ice skating pond. He has one bid from Country Service for $950.00. Trustee McGahan explained that the area being leveled will be the parking lot in the summer, but that it will be used for an ice skating rink this winter. Trustee Walters stated that the Park Commission would like to level an area for baseball, swings, etc., but that this will be done in early spring. A discussion followed on the bid. Trustee Walters stated that there has been talk of a bowling alley in the Village and asked Mr. Farrington to report on this for the benefit of the audience. Mr. Farrington stated that overtures have been made by certain people to bring a bowling alley into the Village. This would be located on the northwest corner of Buffalo Grove Rd. and Dundee Rd., fronting on Dundee Rd. The plans give all indication that proposed structure will enhance the Village. There is a scheduled shopping center to come in which is not as immediate as the bowling alley, but will be soon. This will front on Buffalo Grove Rd. running north. There will be a certain area set aside for multiple family dwellings which will L in the bowling alley and shopping center. The entire area of 137 acres will be developed from now until 1963. The Prewident read a letter from Richard G. Raysa, dated November 15, 1960 pertaining to the status of the bridge leading to the park area. Village Engineer suggests that the bridge be posted for pedestrian traffic only until such time as he can have a further study made of the structure. Mr. Raysa suggests that the Buffalo Utility Company use the bridge for vehicular traffic at no responsibility to the Village. Trustee McGahan moved that the Board authorize the purchase of signs to adequately post the bridge limiting it to pedestrian traffic only except for authorized vehicles, said signs not to exceed $25.00. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Trustee McGahan withdraws his motion. Trustee Bochniak withdraws his second. The President read a letter from Willis Clark of Country Service and Supply Co., dated November 30, 1960, (Doc. No. 80) setting forth the rates for snow plowing. Chief Barnett stated that the Police Department will start an investigation of the curfew laws of various towns in this vicinity and make recommendations accordingly. The Village Forester reported on the dutch elm disease. He stated that he had called in a tree expert to examine the trees and that two trees are infected. The expert stated that the disease is dormant during the winter months and that they should be removed before Spring. The Forester has L— discussed this with the owners and the trees will be removed. Other trees in the area were inspected but were not found infected. The aerial at 277 Lincoln Terrace was discussed. The owner has agreed to furnish whatever prints and documents are required by John Hooper. Mr. Hooper will follow thru on this. The resignations of Alex L. Stasal and Stanley Niezgoda from the Police Department were submitted. Trustee Bochniak moved that the resignations of Alex L. Stasal and Stanley Niezgoda be accepted. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Walters, McGahan, Frank and Dorner NAYS: None. Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, the President appointed the following as Special Policemen: Salvatore A. Sansone George O. Hels William F. Davis Trustee McGahan moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees McGahan, Walters, Bochniak, Frank and Dorner NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak moved that a special committee be formed to study the possibilities of increasing the salary of the Chief of Police, Lt. and Police Sgts. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. Trustee Bochniak amended his motion to include the study of a full time policeman. Trustee Walters seconded the amendment to the motion. Following discussion, Trustee Bochniak amended his motion and amendment to appoint a five man committee, consisting of two board members, two residents of the Village and one member of the Police Department. Trustee Walters seconded the amendment. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Walters, McGahan, Dorner and Bochniak NAYS: None The President then appointed the following as members of a special committee to study the possibilities of increasing the salary of the Chief of Police, Lt. and Police Sgts. and the study of a full time policeman for the Village: Trustee Bochniak Trustee McGahan Chief of Police Barnett Mr. Jack Lane Mr. Chuck Kramer Al/2 The President announced that the School District will permit the use of the all purpose room of the Louisa May Alcott school for board meetings. Trustee McGahan moved that the Village Attorney be directed to revise the ordinance insofar as it pertains to the place of meetings of the Village Board. Trustee Frank seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The President then announced that the January 5th Board meeting will be held in the all purpose room of the Louisa May Alcott school and that all future meetings will be held there. Trustee Bochniak moved that the Village Treasurer be directed to purchase 90 day certificates of deposit from the Wheeling State Bank, in the amount of $5,000.00. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Walters, McGahan, Dorner, Frank NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak moved that the Treasurer be directed to pay the remaining balance on the squad car at once providing there is an interest savings. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Dorner, Bochniak, salters, McGahan NAYS: None Trustee Frank moved that the Police Department be directed to acquire salt and sand to spread on the streets as needed, said purchase not to exceed $200.00. Trustee Walters seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees McGahan, Walters, Bochniak, Frank and Dorner NAYS: None The President read a proposed Garbage and Rubbish Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 0-60-11. Following discussion, Trustee McGahan moved that Ordinance No. 0-60-11, the Garbage and Rubbish Ordinance, be passed. Trustee Dorner seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Dorher, McGahan, Walters and Bochniak NAYS: None The President read the proposed Liquor Control Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 0-60-12. Following discussion, Trustee McGahan moved that Ordinance No. 0-60-12, being the Liquor Control Ordinance, be passed. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: r.. AYES: Trustees Frank, Dorner, kcGahan, Walters NATS: Trustee Bochniak / I The President presented the proposed Subdivision Regulation Ordinance, stating `... that this Ordinance has been in process for 14 months. It was drafted by Evert Kincaid & Associates, the professional planner, the Plan Commission and the Board. It has been read and reread. The Board acknowledged that it has read this Subdivision Regulation Ordinance and knows the contents. The President thereupon placed it on file with the Village Clerk for a week so that any interested person could read it. Trustee McGahan moved that the meeting adjourn to next Thursday, December 8th, 1960, at the same place and time. Trustee Walters seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. -� Village Clerk