1976-05-10 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4570
5/10/76
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, MAY 10,
1976, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 8: 15 P.M. Those present stood
and pledged allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and found the
following:
PRESENT: President Fabish; Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
ABSENT: Trustee Bogart
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager; William Raysa, Assistant
Village Attorney; James Shirley, Village Treasurer; Charles McCoy, Director
of Public Works ; William Davis, General Superintendent; and William Whited
Administrative Assistant.
1 . Minutes of May 3, 1976
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Carroll to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held May 3, 1976, as published. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
2. Warrant #335
Mr. Shirley presented Warrant #335, in the amount of $117,709. 15. Moved by
Driscoll , seconded by Mahoney to approve Warrant #335. Upon roll call , the
vote was:
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Carroll
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
3. President's Report
Proclamation
President Fabish proclaimed May 14 and 15, 1976, as Veterans of Foreign Wars
Poppy Days.
4. Questions from the Audience
There were no questions from the audience.
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5. Board Comments
OPTICOM
Trustee Carroll distributed packets explaining OPTICOM. She said that she
will submit a report regarding Villages that use OPTICOM and any problems
they have experienced.
6. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Ridgewood Water Agreement
President Fabish read an agreement with Centex Homes of Illinois, Inc. and
Lake County for a temporary water service with Lake County for Ridgewood sub-
division.
Moved by Rech, seconded by Mahoney to approve the agreement pending Village
Attorney review. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Street Resurfacing Program
Mr. McCoy reviewed the 1976 street resurfacing program. He noted that the
State has changed the specifications for Cutler repaving which has caused the
price to be 15C per square yard more than the original estimate made in February.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to authorize bids for the 1976 street
resurfacing program per Mr. Davis ' memo, dated April 29, 1976. Upon roll call ,
the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Crime Prevention Equipment
Mr. Larson reviewed a memo from Police Chief Walsh, dated May 6, 1976, regarding
Grant 1824A (Crime Prevention Bureau) . A cash advance, in the amount of
$8, 129.75 has been approved by the State for purchase of a Dodge Coronet station
wagon ($4,248. 10) , 1 R.C.A. Tac Tec radio ($1 ,525.00) , 1 Motorola #H34AAV3140
transceiver ($1 ,395.00) and 1 Motorola Converticom ($275.00) . Special per-
mission to use this equipment has been received from the State; therefore,
waiver of bids was requested.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Rech to approve the purchase under Grant 1824A
per Chief Walsh 's memo, dated May 6, 1976, and to waive bids.
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Trustee Marienthal stated that when this equipment was previously discussed,
a van , rather than a station wagon , was requested. He asked the reason for
the change. Mr. Larson stated that the men who will be using the equipment
felt that a station wagon would be better for the intended use, and that there
was little difference in cost. Trustee Rech felt some data, substantiating
the reason for the change, should have been submitted. President Fabish re-
quested Mr. Larson to obtain a report regarding reasons for the change and
comparison between cost of van and station wagon.
Trustee Carroll stated that she is an employee of Motorola. She asked the
�•/ Village Attorney if she should abstain from voting. Mr. Raysa stated that
there is always the possibility of conflict.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Carroll
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Vehicle Bids
Mr. Davis reviewed his report, dated May 5, 1976, regarding the bid opening
for 2 mid-size cars, one for use by the I/Y division of the Police Department
and one for use by the Village Manager. Bids were as follows:
1) Chalet Ford, Inc. , Arlington Heights, Ill .
Unit Price $4,263. 78
Cost 8,527.56
Less Trade 1 ,400.00
TOTAL COST $7, 127.56
2) Grand Spaulding Dodge, Inc. , Buffalo Grove, Ill .
Unit Price $4,739.23 or $4,809.38
Cost 9,478.46 9,619. 16
Less Trade 300.00 1 ,300.00
TOTAL COST $8,178.46 $8,319. 1-6
Two separate cars in stock; too late to order from factory.
3) Fergus Ford, Inc. , Skokie, Illinois
Unit Price $4,427.70
Cost 8,855.40
Less Trade 1 ,350.00
TOTAL COST $7,505.40
Mr. Davis said that specifications did not include a vinyl top. Because the
Police Department felt this would help make the car less conspicuous, he
recommended that $123.00 per car be added for vinyl tops.
Mr. Davis recommended purchase of the two cars from Chalet Ford for an amount
not to exceed $7,450.
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Trustee Mahoney felt that a compact car would be sufficient for the Village
Manager's use. By doing this, he felt several hundred dollars could be saved.
To avoid going out for bid again, Mr. Larson suggested that these two cars be
purchased now, and in October, instead of purchasing the second mid-size I/Y
car, a compact be purchased. The Board agreed.
Moved by Carroll , seconded by Driscoll to accept the bid of Chalet Ford for
a price not to exceed $7,450.00. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , ,Carroll
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Resolution #76-13
President Fabish read Resolution #76-13 regarding Village objection to the
proposed amendment to the Unemployment Compensation Act.
For discussion purposes only, it was moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to
approve Resolution #76-13.
Trustee Mahoney asked if protection of employees would be increased. If not,
the burden to the Village is being shifted from whom. President Fabish stated
that employee protection will not be increased. Mr. McCoy stated that presently,
government is exempt from paying into unemployment compensation; therefore,
payments made by private industry also cover government employees. Trustee
Mahoney felt it would be equitable for the Village to pay its share. Discussion
followed.
Trustee Rech stated that if the legislation is passed, they will reconsider the
differences and work it out in a better fashion. She felt it was unfair to
municipalities to pay in one year the differences that have occured over a
long period of time.
President Fabish stated that cost to the Village would be $10,800 per year for
the present number of employees.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 1 - Mahoney
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Fotomat
President Fabish reviewed a letter, dated May 3, 1976, from Jan Powers of
Fotomat Corporation requesting a hearing for the purpose of obtaining permission
to open and operate a Fotomat in the parking lot of the Buffalo Grove Mall .
Trustee Carroll preferred this request not be sent to the Plan Commission
because she did not feel it is in keeping with the aesthetics of the Village
and she did not feel there is adequate area in that parking lot for the facility.
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President Fabish felt that he would like to hear their presentation.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to refer the Fotomat request to the
Plan Commission. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 3 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAPES: 2 - Carroll , Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Resolution #76-15
President Fabish read Resolution #76-15 authorizing a representative to sign
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency grant documents.
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Larson stated that all
grant documents would be presented to the Board prior to signing.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance #76-25
President Fabish read Ordinance #76-25, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 76-17
(AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC) . The ordinance provides for a stop sign at
the intersection of Farrington Drive and Checker Drive.
Moved by Rech, seconded by Marienthal to approve Ordinance #76-25. Upon roll
call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Carroll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Motion declared carried.
7. Questions from the Audience
Bus Service
Frank McCreary of CBS Commuter Bus Systems asked to appear before the Trans-
portation Committee to tell them about their service.
President Fabish stated that the R.T.A. has contracted the bus service for
Buffalo Grove. However, he said Mr. McCreary is welcome to attend the next
Transportation Committee meeting which will be Wednesday, May 12, 1976, at
7:45 P.M.
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8. Executive Session
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to adjourn to executive session to discuss
personnel . Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:20 P.M.
9. Adjournment
Moved by Carroll , seconded by Rech to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton, Village Cler
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 1976.
Village President
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