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1971-03-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2181 3/1/71 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE , COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS , HELD MONDAY, MARCH 1 , 1971 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING , 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . The President 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, Thorud, Armstrong , Fabish, Cimaglio Absent : Trustee Gleeson (arrived 8 : 25 P .M. ) Also present were Mr. R. Brandon of Hattis Engineers and Mr . R. Raysa, Village Attorney 1 . Memo from Mr. Davis reference streets The Board was in receipt of a memo requested outlining priority on repair of Village streets . Trustee Felten asked that the Village Engineer check the asphalt on Checker Drive since it appears to be above the curb line . Trustee Armstrong moved that the Board direct Hattis Engineers to survey items three through seven to determine what road repairs must be done and assign tentative costs to determine the availability of MFT funds . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 2 . Miscellaneous Trustee Felten asked that the Board of Health recommended ordinance concerning food vending vehicles be placed on the agenda for the next meeting . President Thompson stated that he told the citizens that the agenda would be closed to everything other than the proposed Ranch Mart Apartments in order to provide ample time for any discussion that would be forthcoming . Mr . Raysa stated that he would not be able to have the Ordinance ready until the meeting of the 15th. 2182 3/1/71 NEW BUSINESS 3 . Proclamation for ORT President Thompson then read a proclamation reference ORT, proclaiming March 17 , 1971 as ORT Day in Buffalo Grove in recognition of the far -reaching achievements of Women' s American ORT . 4 . Proclamation - Nurses Club President Thompson then read a proclamation for the Nurses Club , proclaiming the week of March 7 , 1971 as WHEELING-BUFFALO GROVE NURSES WEEK in the Village , pledging the support of the citizens toward continued efforts of this fine organization. 5 . Communications r Library District Mrs . Joyce Finnegan then made a presentation reference annexation of lands to the Library District in order to encompass the Lake County portion of Buffalo Grove into the District . Presently, those residents are not members of any Library District . 8 : 25 P .M. Trustee Gleeson arrived and was present for the meeting. Mr . Doetsch, the head librarian of the District then gave a presentation reference added services the Library District hopes to provide with expansion of their facilities . The specifics reference the proposed referendum to annex land into the Library District were explained by Mrs . Finnegan. She stated that both the proposed area residents and member area residents will vote on the referendum. Trustees questioned why, areas such as Mill Creek and Berkshire Trace Apartments were not included and Mrs . Finnegan replied that they would be considered at a later date . Following further questions , Mrs . Finnegan asked that the Board give its support to the referendum and j stated further information will be presented as it becomes �/ available . 6 . Resolution - IMRF President Thompson then read Resolution R-71-01 being a Resolution approving prior credits for employees under IMRF . 2183 3/1/71 Trustee Gleeson moved the Resolution be approved. Truste Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 7 . Civil Defense Commission Li President Thompson stated he would appoint members of the Civil Defense Commission for the length of terms recommended by the Commission. The following appointments were made : Mr . Stephen M. Brooks - Director - 2 year term Mr . Larry Schwartz - Deputy Director - 1 year term Mr . John Farrow " Operations Officer - 2 year term Mr, Don Duvall , Shelter Operations 1 year term Mr. Donald Schindler , Medical Svcs . - 2 year term Trustee Cimaglio moved the appointments be confirmed. Trustee Fabish seconded themotion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 8 . Communications - Mr. R. McIntosh Discussion followed reference a letter from Mr. McIntosh requesting that consideration be given to establishing a recreational vehicle classification for vehicle tags . Mr. McIntosh stated his State License Plates are considerably less than an automobile and he did not think he should have to pay a truck fee in the Village . President Thompson asked that the Attorney check into the situation and report back to the Board on the 15th of March. Trustee Gleeson asked that other Communities be contacted to determine what they are doing . 9 . Miscellaneous President Thompson stated the letter reference the Sewerage Treatment Plant is for information only, there is no action required. The Fire Department has forwarded a proposed lease to be entered into by the Village and the Fire District for housing of the Fire Department Trucks in the Village Hall . A copy will be forwarded to the Attorney for his recommendations , to be discussed at the meeting of March 15th. 2184 3/1/71 President Thompson then stated he would request an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing negotiations reference purchase of land for flood retention. He stated no decision will be made . Questions from the audience were called for. There being none , Trustee Cimaglio moved the Board enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Time ; Approximate]y 9t00 P .M. 10 : 00 P.M. The Board returned to the Council Chambers . There being no further business before the Board and no questions from the audience , Trustee Cimaglio moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously . Respectfully submitted, c_44 Village er Approved this /6 day of , 1971 . �:��-�.�� � ce illage Pident Li