1974-04-08 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 3076
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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 8 , 1974 , AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
President Armstrong called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 07 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 Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech,
and Driscoll.
Trustee Shirley arrived at 8 :30 P.M.
Also present were: Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Arnold
Seaberg, Village Engineer, Charles McCoy, Director of Public
Works; and William Balling, Administrative Assistant.
1. Approval of Minutes of April 1, 1974
Trustee Mahoney moved to approve the minutes of April 1, 1974,
as submitted. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Trustee
Mahoney referred to page 3073 , paragraph 1, line 4 , and
requested to strike the phrase beginning with the word "when"
to the end of the sentence and substitute the words "the
timing of this resolution being brought before the Board" .
The Clerk called the roll and found the following:
AYES : Trustees Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Osmon
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried with changes noted.
2. Questionsfrom Board
Municipal Fire Department
In reply to a question from Trustee Osmon, Mr. Larson stated
that a letter was received today from Mr. Lemke, President of
the Wheeling Fire District Board, and that the agreement between
the Village and the Buffalo Grove Fire Protection Company has
been received and is in final form for review by the Village
Board at the next Board meeting.
Finance Director
Mr. Larson introduced Mr. Richard Glueckert, the Village' s
new Finance Director. President Armstrong welcomed him to
the staff.
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3. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Ordinance No. 74-11
Trustee Osmon moved to remove Ordinance No. 74-11 from table.
Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found
the following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
President Armstrong read excerpts from the minutes of July 20,
1970, and noted the Board at that time did enter into an agree-
ment to return the 40 feet of right of way of Lake-Cook Road
to the Weidner Subdivision. Mr. Larson stated Ordinance
No. 0-70-26 being an ordinance vacating a portion of Lake-Cook
Road, was passed unanimously, but the Ordinance was never
executed because no legal description was received.
Trustee Osmon moved to approve Ordinance No. 74-11, an
Ordinance vacating a portion of Lake-Cook Road. Trustee
Rathjen seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon questioned whether
Mr. Raysa had reviewed this matter and confirmed everything
was in order. Mr. Larson stated he had not spoken with
Mr. Raysa on this matter, but he assumed by Mr. Raysa' s
letter of February 7 , 1974 , he is in accord with the vacation
since he prepared the ordinance. Trustee Osmon questioned
why the original ordinance was never executed. President
Armstrong stated it was probably an oversight by Mr. Aribert
Wild and a final plat of vacation was received February 7,
1974 . The Clerk called the roll and found the following :
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES : None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Resolution No. 74-9
President Armstrong read Resolution No. 74-9, a Resolution
opposing the institution of a usage charge requested by the
Environmental Protection Agency on that portion of the Village
within the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago.
Trustee Osmon moved to approve Resolution No. 74-9. Trustee
Rech seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the
following:
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AYES : Trustees Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Metropolitan Enforcement Group
Mr. Larson reviewed the agreement for the next fiscal year
with MEG, and stated the Village' s contribution would be
$639. 00 due to lack of federal funding and the commitment
of one full time police officer. Mr. Larson stated this
item has been budgeted the last two years. Trustee Osmon
moved to approve the agreement. Trustee Driscoll seconded
the motion. Trustee Rathjen questioned when would be the
latest date this agreement could be approved by the Board
since the Village Budget has not been approved as yet.
Mr. Larson stated MEG wanted a letter of commitment by
April 1, 1974. President Armstrong noted the portion of
the agreement that provides the manpower may be withdrawn
at any time if the Chief of Police determines that an
emergency situation exists within the community requiring
the services of the committed officer.
The Clerk called the roll and found the following:
AYES: Trustees Osmon, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: Trustee Rathjen
ABSENT: Trustee Shirley
The motion carried.
Trustee Shirley arrived at this time.
Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Contracts
President Armstrong referred to a memorandum from Carol
Hennenfent, Clerk Pro Tem, dated March 26, 1974 , regarding
the bid opening on the Material Proposal, M.F.T. 1974
Maintenance. Bids received were as follows:
Company For Bid
3 M Company
3 M Center
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Signs $1, 555. 05
Liberty Asphalt Products, Inc.
P. 0. Box 186 Bituminous
700 South Lake Street Patching $11. 50 per unit
Grayslake, Illinois 60030 Mixture $2, 875. 00
Peter Baker & Son Company Bituminous
1349 Rockland Road Patching $10. 50 per unit
Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 Mixture $2, 625. 00
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Mr. Larson referred to the Acceptance of Proposal from
Mr. Charles R. McCoy, Director of Public Works , who requested
bids be accepted from Peter Baker & Son Company in the amount
of $2, 625 for Bituminous Patching Mixtures, and 3M Company
for Scotchlite Preprinted Faces in the amount of $1, 555. 05
Trustee Osmon moved to approve the bid from 3M Company in
the amount of $1, 555. 05. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion,
and a voice vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Trustee Rech moved to accept the bid of Peter Baker & Son
Company for bituminous patching mixture at $10. 50 per unit
($2, 625. 00) . Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a voice
vote found the following:
AYES: Trustee Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll
NAYES: None
The motion carried.
Dundee Road
Trustee Driscoll referred to a letter from the Illinois
Department of Transportation, dated March 27, 1974 , regarding
the median on Dundee Road.
Trustee Osmon suggested that Mr. Larson contact Glenview to
determine how they received federal funds for a similar project.
Mr. Larson stated the State will sod the strip if money is
available.
Dog Licenses
Trustee Osmon referred to an article in the Independent
Register on March 21, 1974, regarding a county dog license
fee, and requested Mr. Larson to check into the possibility
of double taxation.
Junior College Board
Trustee Rech referred to a letter from the Junior College
Board stating that the Village petitions were not filled
in properly.
President Armstrong stated that Trustee Mahoney will still
represent the Board at the hearing on April 17, 1974.
Mr. Larson stated the petitions should have been certified
by those people circulating the petitions.
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Dangerous Animals
Trustee Mahoney referred to a lion and tiger being kept at
a residence in a neighboring community and felt some law
enforcement authority should be notified since this is
unlawful. Mr. Larson stated a complaint was filed three
months ago and the State' s Attorney is prosecuting.
Trustee Rathjen moved to adjourn to Workshop Session. Trustee
Osmon seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
Time: 8 : 39 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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illage Clerk �
PASSED AND APPROVED this /3 day of , 1974.
/V�ill President