1975-04-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4190
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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, APRIL 21 , 1975, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately 8: 10 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
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Village
Attorney; Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer; Charles McCoy, Director of
Public Works ; Richard Glueckert , Finance Director; and William Balling,
Administrative Assistant.
1 . Minutes of April 14, 1975
Trustee Osmon moved to approve the minutes of April 14, 1975, as submitted.
Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the
following :
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon , Rathjen , Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAPES: None
The motion carried.
2. Village Manager's Report
The Summary of Administrative Activities for the Month of March, 1975,
was noted.
3. Standing Committee Reports
Community Services Commission
Trustee Rech reported that the Community Services Commission will conduct
a Health Fair on Saturday, May 31 , 1975, at the Buffalo Grove High School .
Paul Kochendorfer stated that in conjunction with the Health Fair, a "quit
smoking" clinic will be held at Willow Grove School on May 26 - 29, from
7:30 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Raysa suggested that the
Village's insurance agent be contacted to determine if the Village's
liability policy would cover the Health Fair.
4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1975-76 Budget
President Armstrong suggested that action on the 1975-76 budget be tabled
until the end of the evening in order to enable the newly elected Board to
make the final decision. Trustee Mahoney moved to table consideration of
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the 1975-76 budget. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and a roll call
vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen , Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAPES: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Trustee Shirley stated that his negative vote was because he wanted to
discuss discrepancies in the final document as was discussed in draft form.
Canvass of Votes
The Clerk announced that the judges of election in each precinct had duly
delivered the ballots, returns and tally sheets in connection with the
election for Village officials held on April 15, 1975.
Trustee Mahoney moved that the Clerk open and read the returns. Trustee
Rech seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
The Clerk opened the returns and Trustees Mahoney, Rech, and Driscoll canvassed
them. Results were as follows :
For Village President : Edward A. Fabish 1461
R. Gary Armstrong 677
Edward A. Osmon 392
M. Randall Rathjen 94
James A. Stumbaugh 64
For Village Clerk: Verna L. Clayton 2163
Rosalie Kazubowski 5
Norma Krolack 4
Ruth Kramer 1
John Romano 1
Raquel Welch 1
Francis Cardwell 1
Frances Zornow 1
For Village Trustee: Robert E. Bogart 1791
Dorothy Berth 1666
John W. Marienthal 1645
E. James Shirley 1235
Gary B. Ikens 725
Ralph L. Swanson 665
President Armstrong thanked the outgoing Board and the Village staff for
their efforts in tackling the problems of the Community.
Resolution #75-10
President Armstrong read Resolution #75-10, a resolution declaring
Edward A. Fabish as Village President; Robert E. Bogart, Dorothy Berth,
and John W. Marienthal as Village Trustees; and Verna L. Clayton as Village
Clerk for four year terms beginning April 21 , 1975. Trustee Rech moved
Resolution #75-10 be approved as read. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion ,
and a voice vote found the following:
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AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon , Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Oaths of Office
President Armstrong administered the oath of office for Village President
to Edward A. Fabish, and presented him the President 's gavel .
President Fabish administered the oaths of office for Village Clerk to
Verna L. Clayton, for Village Trustee to Robert E. Bogart, Dorothy Berth,
and John W. Marienthal.
Recognition/Village Attorney
President Fabish presented a plaque to Richard Raysa in recognition of
his fifteen years of service as Village Attorney.
Resolution #75- 13
President Fabish read Resolution #75-13, a resolution expressing thanks
to Edward A. Osmon for his four years of service to the Village as Village
Trustee. Trustee Rech moved to approve Resolution #75-13 as read. Trustee
Driscoll seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Berth, Marienthal ;
President Fabish
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
President Fabish presented former Trustee Osmon with a plaque in recognition
of his service.
Resolution #75-14
President Fabish read Resolution #75-14, a resolution expressing thanks to
M. Randall Rathjen for his four years of service to the Village as Village
Trustee. Trustee Driscoll moved to approve Resolution #75-14 as read.
Trustee Berth seconded the motion , and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Berth, Marienthal ; President
Fabish
NAPES: None
The motion carried.
President Fabish presented former Trustee Rathjen with a plaque in
recognition of his service.
Resolution #75-12
President Fabish read Resolution #75-12, a resolution expressing thanks to
E. James Shirley for his four years of service to the Village as Village
Trustee. Trustee Bogart moved to approve Resolution #75-12 as read.
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Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the
following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Berth , Marienthal ;
President Fabish
NAPES: None
The motion carried.
President Fabish presented former Trustee Shirley with a plaque in
recognition of his service.
Resolution #75-11
President Fabish read Resolution #75-11 , a resolution expressing thanks to
R. Gary Armstrong for his two years of service to the Village as Village
Trustee and for his four years of service as Village President. Trustee
Mahoney moved to approve Resolution #75-11 as read. Trustee Driscoll
seconded the motion , and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Berth, Marienthal ;
President Fabish
NAPES: None
The motion carried.
President Fabish presented former President Armstrong with a plaque and
a replica of the Presidential gavel in recognition of his service.
1975-76 Budget
Trustee Berth moved to table consideration of the 1975-76 budget until
April 28, 1975. Trustee Bogart seconded the motion, and a roll call vote
found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Berth, Marienthal
NAPES: None
The motion carried.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss , Trustee Rech moved the j
meeting adjourn. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6,14r d y of , 1975.
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Village President