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1971-01-11 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2140 1/11/71 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 11 , 1971 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD . , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . President Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :10 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag . The Clerk called the roll and the following were found present: President Thompson; Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio Also present were Mr . Richard Raysa, Village :Alttorney and Mr . R. Brandon of Hattis Engineers , Village Engineers . 1 . Minutes of January 4 , 1971 Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of the meeting of January 4 , 1971 be approved as submitted. Trustee FJlten seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Gleeson 2 . Warrant # 206 Trustee Gleeson read Warrant # 206 being the General Fund Warrant in the amount of $22 , 245 .18 . Trustee Gleeson moved Warrant # 206 be approved for payment. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 3 . Warrant #82 vTrustee Gleeson read Warrant #82 being the Waterworks Warrant in the amount of $30, 289 . 36 . Trustee Gleeson moved Warrant #82 be approved for payment . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 2141 1/11/71 4 . Traffic $ Safety Report (Doc. # 71-01) President Thompson stated that the Traffic & Safety Report will be discussed by section under Old and New Business . There were no further reports placed before the Board. OLD BUSINESS 5 . Executive Session President Thompson stated that the Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing prospective Civil Defense Directors will be deferred until the end of the meeting . He further stated that no decision would be made at the conclusion of the Executive Session since there were several applicants who would not be available until next Monday, at which time, another Executive Session would be held . 6 . Information a . Correspondence reference payment to Milburn Brothers for the Lake-CookTRbad extension was for infor- mation. b . A schedule reference the Mutual Aid Plan the Fire Department has entered into was distributed for information. 7 . Traffic & Safety Report (Doc . #71-01) a. Municipal Fire Department President Thompson read that portion of the report concerning the recommendation of the committee reference establishment of a Municipal Fire Department . Following discussion, Trustee Thorud moved to table further discussion until the Finance Department prepared a report concerning the financial feasibility. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 2142 1/11/71 b . Ambulance Request It was the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee that the request for the purchase of an ambulance be denied. Discussion followed and Trustee Fabish moved to deny the request based upon the reasons cited in the Traffic Safety Report . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion. Further discussion followed. Trustee Felten stated if the Fire Department ran the ambulance , it would cover only a portion of the Village . Chief Winter stated that they would make arrangements with Long Grove to have it available to everyone . He further stated that he brought the purchase to the Board' s sttention so that they would know such a purchase was available should such an arrange- ment be desirable . Trustee Felten moved to table discussion until Long Grove was contacted to determine whether they would be willing to enter into an agreement . Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Upon roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong NAYS : Trustees Fabish , Cimaglio NEW BUSINESS 8 . No Parking Request/Traffic i Safety Report Trustee Fabish moved the Attorney be directed to amend the Traffic Ordinance reference establishment of No Parking area at the Willow Grove School as recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 9 . Request from Mental Health Association Trustee Cimaglio moved the request to solicit from the Mental Health Association during their "Bell Ringer" campaign the first week in May be granted and further that the required fees be waived. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 2143 1/11/71 10 . Request from Public Services/Truck Purchase President Thompson stated that Mr . Davis had obtained bids for a #1210 International Dump Truck which would double as a snow plow to replace the present equipment (1966 Scout) . The Clerk opened the bids and presented them to the President . The bids were as follows : Firnbach & Sons $3337 . 00 Gilmore International 3325 . 00 The bids were given to Mr. Davis for his perusal to determine whether they conformed to the specifications . 11 . Information a . President Thompson reminded Trustees that the Northwest Municipal Conference Dinner would be held on the 21st of January . b . President Thompson read a notice that Professor Walter Lewis of the University of Illinois would be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Municipal Clerks of Illinois . He asked that those interested in attending notify the Clerk so that reservations can be made . c . A reminder that the Trustees have been invited to the Dedication of the Cooper Junior High in Buffalo Grove was made . President Thompson asked that those Trustees who will be in attendance inform the Village Clerk so that she may notify the school . 12 . Checker Road - Soil Borings President Thompson then stated that he was in receipt of a recommendation from Hattis Engineers that the Village accept the bid of H.H. Holmes to perform the Soil Boring Tests on Checker Road in the amount of $894 . 00 . He stated further that Hattis had reported receipt of another proposal in the amount of $1324 . 00 , however the organization would not bid unit prices . Trustee Fabish moved that the Board waive the requirement for bidding . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . Trustee Gleeson moved we accept the bid of H.H. Holmes for the Soil Boring Tests . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 2144 1/11/71 Truck Purchase Mr . Davis returned the bids to President Thompson stating that the Firnbach bid included Mud and Snow Tires which he requested in thespecifications , while the Gilmore bid did not . Trustee Gleeson moved the award be made to Firnbach. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously . 13 . Miscellaneous a . Mr . Raysa reported that the hearing on the Frazier Dam matter was continued to the 18th of January. President Thompson stated that should Mr . Raysa require the presence of the Engineer at that time, the authorization given at the last meeting was still in effect . b . Mr . Berth, Chairman of the Plan Commission, then stated that he had attended the hearing in Arlington Heights concerning the rezoning and annexation of the property commonly referred to as the Nichol Farm. He stated the hearing had been continued to the 20th of January. He stated that statements were made by the Berkley Square Homeowners Group concerning drainage, school facilities and availability of drinking water. He stated other civic groups gave testimony advocating low income housing . He stated Mr . Seaberg examined the plans to determine what provisions were being made for storm water retention. Mr . Raysa stated that should there be any objection concerning drainage , etc. , he be notified so that famal objections could be filed. President Thompson stated that any efforts the Village is making reference flood control would be defeated if similar efforts are not made by surrounding communities . 14 . Questions from theAudience President Thompson then called for Questions from the Audience stating that the Board would now go into Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing prospects for the office of Civil Defense Director. He again stated that no decision would be made and another Executive Session would be held on Monday , January 18th for further interviews . There were no Questions from the Audience . 2145 1/11/71 Trustee Fabish moved the Board enter into Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing persons for the office of Civil Defense Director. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 8 : 55 P.M. Minutes of an Executive Session are not for publication . 9 : 45 P .M. The President and Board of Trustees returned to the Council Chambers to conclude the regular meeting . There being no further business before the Board and no questions from the Audience , Trustee Felten moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, h //r(// e r� Clerk APPROVED this/QLday of January, 1971 - i V/llage President