1975-03-20 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 4163
3/20/75
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY,
MARCH 20, 1975, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE,
ILLINOIS.
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately 7:45 P.M.
Those present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Clerk called the roll and found the following:
PRESENT: President Armstrong; Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney,
Rech, Driscoll
ABSENT: None
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Glueckert, Finance
Director; and Al Griffith, Director of Golf Operations.
1. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Buffalo Grove Golf Course Food and Bar Area
President Armstrong stated that the Village has received four lease proposals
for the operation of the food and bar area of the Golf Course.
Dennis Gramm, Director of Marketing for Barnaby's Group, stated that they
would make the area a twelve month restaurant to service not only the golfing
community, but the community as a whole. They would rename the area and run
it as a separate entity. Burt Evans of Barnaby's reviewed their proposal ,
dated March 17, 1975, which provided 81% of gross sales, plus 75% of the
building's utility expenses, and install the necessary partitions.
Allan Welsh, President of Maral Management Company, Inc. , reviewed his
proposal dated March 1 , 1975, which provided 10% of gross receipts for the
first $10,000 of each month and 12% thereafter. He felt the restaurant
needed a personal touch along with professional management.
Fred Borgardt reviewed his proposal , dated February 11 , 1975, which provided
$350 per month rent plus 5% of gross sales. His proposal was for the food
area only. It was noted that a municipality may sell liquor only if it is in
conjunction with sale of food.
Gerd Roeper, President of Orchard Enterprises , Inc. , reviewed his proposal
dated March 17, 1975, which provided 11% of gross sales, maintenance, and
payment of utilities.
Al Griffith, Director of Golf Operations , stated that he would operate the
restaurant, but noted that he is not a professional in that field. President
Armstrong noted that David Sternfield, a resident of Buffalo Grove with
experience in the restaurant business , has agreed to work part time with the
Village in that area.
In response to a question from Trustee Rathjen , Mr. Larson stated that proposals
were sought from people who were referred to him as reputable in the restaurant
field. Trustee Rathjen felt that the Village should have advertised for bids.
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Mr. Sternfield felt that the Village should have professional management for
the restaurant with some form of liaison between the management and the Village.
He offered to work with a committee to review various proposals.
Joe Sloat, 602 Maple, stated that the restaurant mainly will be patronized by
golfers , and that the seating capacity is too small for any large operation.
Trustee Shirley felt that the Village should first determine how well it could
be managed under municipal operation, but that various leasing proposals should
`./ be studied with the idea of eventually bringing in outside service. For this
reason, Trustee Shirley moved the matter be deferred. Trustee Osmon seconded
the motion.
Trustee Mahoney favored leasing the restaurant to professionals. He felt a
committee should be formed to study the matter and make a recommendation to
the Board. Because he would have to leave the meeting before a vote, he
stated that he opposed the motion.
In response to a question from Trustee Mahoney, Mr. Evans stated that 90% of
Barnaby's Group is owned by Angelo Geo-Karis.
Trustee Osmon felt that one year of municipal operation would provide necessary
information in determining if the operation should be leased or not.
Trustee Mahoney left at this time.
After lengthy discussion , Trustee Shirley clarified the motion by stating that
the study should take place now.
After lengthy discussion, the Clerk called the roll and found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon , Rathjen , Rech , Driscoll
NAPES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Mahoney
The motion carried.
It was stated that the proposals will be kept on file, and the people will be
notified at the time of reconsideration.
Trustee Driscoll moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Shirley seconded the motion,
and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk -----e/71 .-
PASSED £ ! AP' 'OVED L3/ day of "�nctz-�_ , 1975.
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