1999-080ORDINANCE NO. 99- 8o
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.02 and 2.03 OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a home rule unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, in the Third District Illinois Appellate Court case of Coun ty of Kankakee v.
Anthony, 238 Ill. Dec. 140, 710 N.E. 2d 1242 (Ill. App. 3 Dist. 1999) the Court held that a vote
of "present" did not count with the majority; and
WHEREAS, the Village has previously followed the holding as set forth in Prosser v.
Village of Fox Lake, 91 Ill. 2d 389, 63 111. Dec. 396 (1982) and the Village would like to continue
to follow said case.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 2.02. 100 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2.02.100 Meetings - Application of Robert's Rules.
A. Except as set forth in subsection B hereof, Robert Rules of Order shall
govern the deliberations of the Corporate Authorities.
B. Where the concurrence of a majority is required for passage, a vote of
"pass ", "present" or "abstain" constitutes an acquiescence or concurrence
with the members of the majority who did vote on the question involved.
SECTION 2. Section 2.03.020 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2.03.020 Robert's Rules of Order.
A. Except as set forth in subsection B hereof, Robert's Rules of Order shall
govern the deliberations of all commissions, committees and boards of the
Village.
B. Where the concurrence of a majority is required for passage, a vote of
"pass ", "present" or "abstain" constitutes an acquiescence or concurrence
with the members of the majority who did vote on the question involved.
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SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover Berman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: September 27 ,1999.
APPROVED: September 27 ,1999.
ATTEST:
VILLA-6E CLERK
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APPROVED:
VILLAGE PRESIDENT
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
ORDINANCE N0,
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
THIS
OF BUFFALO GROV Z
—c.. DAY OF'
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Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove, Cook & L
this a Counties, Illinois
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Village Cler
By-
Duty Village Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 99- 80
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.02 and 2.03 GWIM
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CCOE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a home rule unit pwwwtj tt� tu I114inoiia
Constitution of 1970; and ii
WHEREAS, in the Third District Illinois Appellate Court case of
Ar tthonX, 238 Ill. Dec. 140, 710 N.E. 2d 1242 (Ill. App. 3 Dist. 1999 l A 2 —kt r c� '
of "present" did not count with the majority; and ) t (r1M 1lLdtl,rliatt,avcft,
WHEREAS, the Village has previously followed the holding ab aaa f'rimffj in,
Village of Fox i a P, 91111. 2d 389, 63 Ill. Dec. 396 (1982) and the Vill �� serr w.{
to follow said case. �1111e tt�Gnnttmu;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESID '; j QX
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AA
ILLINOIS, as follows: iI
SECT Section 2.02.100 of the Village of Buffalo Grove litc�dh iiyll
amended to read as follows:
2.02.100 Meetings -A lication of
PP Robert s Rules:
A. Except as set forth in subsection B hereof, RobtlA IV, dhts, C s4hri11
govern the deliberations of the Corporate Authorkbx,
B. Where the concurrence of a majority is requiradi fm 7maaW;, aj vaft of
"pass ", "present" or "abstain" constitutes an acqut c
with the members of the majority who did vote am air
SECTI N 2 Section 2.03.020 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Mn&jbHli(irhdjrik 11tumd*
amended to read as follows:
2.03.020 Robert's Rules of Order.
A. Except as set forth in subsection B hereof, Roberti � lukq, of,@mdtar Alum
govern the deliberations of all commissions, commitumatah5oaadkc$'tthe,
Village.
B. Where the concurrence of a majority is requite }hn -e
"pass ", "present" or "abstain" constitutes an ac0t*51=MtrWrLau1Mumwnac
with the members of the majority who did vote crmttiu,gVit rjimr dr AkvtA,
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
AYES: -_6 - Marienthal. Reid, Braiman, Hendricks Glover Berman
NAYES: 0 -
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: September 27 ,1999.
APPROVED: September 27 ,1999.
ATTEST:
VILL E CLERK
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APPROVED:
VILLAGE PRESIDENT
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