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1973-01-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2645 1/22/73 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, JANUARY 22 , 1973 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President called the meeting to order at approximately 9 :55 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 Fabish, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll Absent: Trustee Shirley Also present was Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager. 1. Minutes of January 15, 1973 Trustee Fabish moved the minutes of January 15, 1973 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion. Trustee Osmon stated that he did not receive the minutes in time to read them. A roll call vote found the following : AYES: Trustees Fabish, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Osmon ABSENT: Trustee Shirley The motion carried. 2. Warrant #256 Village Treasurer Robert Collins presented Warrant #256, in the amount of $84 ,748. 32. Trustee Rathjen moved Warrant #256, corrected, be approved as presented. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. Discussion took place regarding several items with no changes being made. Trustee Osmon suggested a general purchasing attitude be assumed so that a backlog of certain items may be purchased from a single place with a discount and delivered. Mr. Larson stated that there are advantages by purchang under the State contract, but that there is no area to store items purchased in bulk. A roll call vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES: None ABSENT: Trustee Shirley The motion carried. 2646 1/22/73 In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Larson stated that mechanics provide their own tools and that an inventory is kept on the larger tools. 3. Committee of the Whole Office Furniture Trustee Fabish moved discussion on office furniture be removed from table. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES: Trustee Osmon ABSENT: Trustee Shirley The motion carried. Mr. Larson stated that freight charges for the furniture would be $109. 62 and that installation charges would be $260. 00, reflecting a $15. 00 per hour rate. He further stated that the Hattis contract provides for a drafting table, reference table, and related items of equipment which include a chair and small bookcase. He felt that because of Mr. Seaberg' s responsible position, he should have a respectable office. Trustee Mahoney moved the Board accept the bid of Westinghouse Electric Corporation in the amount of $4,117. 40. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. In response to questions, Mr. Larson stated that one of the Village maintenance men will assist in the installation in order to learn the procedure. Because he had not received the information regarding the companies from whom bids were solicited in time for review and verification, Trustee Osmon moved discussion of this matter be tabled. There was no second to the motion. In response to a question from Trustee Rathjen, Trustee Osmon stated that he questions the reasons only one person was able to bid. Mr. Larson stated that the bid specifications were taken from a form prepared by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation listing furniture needs for the Village offices. He stated that bids were solicited from Westinghouse, Steelcase and the Herman Miller Corporation, and that two bids were given over the counter. A roll call vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES: Trustee Osmon ABSENT: Trustee Shirley The motion carried. 2647 1/22/73 Willow Grove School Parking Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board the recommendation of Police `-- Chief Walsh that there be no parking in front of Willow Grove School from 8 : 00 A.M. until 4 : 00 P.M. Trustee Mahoney moved the Ordinance be amended to provide for no parking in front of Willow Grove School from 8 : 00 A.M. to 4 : 00 P.M. , upon the condition that it does not read that way presently. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES: None ABSENT: Trustee Shirley The motion carried. 4. Questions from Trustees Beechwood Road Easement Mr. Larson stated that the easement for the storm sewer between two homes from Beechwood Road to the Happ property has been received. Trustee Osmon moved the Board accept this easement with the provision that a conveyance of the easement is provided. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES: None ABSENT: Trustee Shirley The motion carried. Liquor Ordinance Trustee Fabish requested the possibility of changing the Liquor Control Ordinance to allow sale at 9: 00 A.M. instead of 10: 00 A.M. President Armstrong requested Mr. Larson to research this. University Drive Trustee Mahoney stated that many people are disregarding the stop sign at University and Harvard, and requested Mr. Larson to ask Chief Walsh to have a squad car in the area during rush hour. Old Post Road In response to a question from Trustee Driscoll , President Armstrong stated that he will meet with Mr. Hanson and President Wood of Arlington Heights regarding the vacation of Old Post Road and Carriageway. 2648 1/22/73 Cambridge Trustee Osmon asked if Mr. Brown has been given assistance in determining the storm sewer connection on Middlesex Court. Mr. Larson stated that Jerry Conrad has been working with Bill Davis on this matter. Tahoe Trustee Osmon stated that the developer of Tahoe, which is located by Cambridge, tells purchasers that their children will attend Buffalo Grove High School and that bicycle trails will be installed in the 45 ft. easement. Trustee Driscoll requested Mr. Seaberg to investigate the area because land is being moved in such a manner that flooding may take place. There being no further business to conduct, Trustee Osmon moved the meeting adjourn. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Time: 10 :35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Approve` is ay of ✓� ti, , 1973 Vil�,�ge P ident r \\ ) t tem/ I I i 1 ....