1971-03-08 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2185
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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 8 , 1971
AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING , 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE ,
l ) ILLINOIS .
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The President called the meeting to order at approximately
8 : 05 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. A. Seaberg and Mr. R. Raysa
1 . Minutes of February 15 , 1971
Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of the meeting of
February 15 , 1971 be approved as submitted. Trustee
Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call vote
the motion carried unanimously .
2 . Minutes of February 22 , 1971
Trustee Thorud moved the minutes of February 22 , 1971 be
approved as submitted. Trustee Gleeson seconded the
motion. Trustee Felten stated he wished to make a proposal
reference Arlington Heights Road at the end of this meeting
if there was time . Trustee Fabish questioned the attorney
reference the Implied Consent Law. Mr. Raysa stated he
would obtain a copy of the bill and read it , however,
the Implied Consent portion was a good law to help enforce-
ment of driving while under the influence of intoxicating
beverages . The Clerk called the roll on the motion to
approve the minutes and it carried unanimously .
U3 . Warrant #210
Trustee Gleeson read General Fund Warrant #210 in the amount
of $32 , 716 . 81 . Trustee Gleeson moved Warrant #210 be
approved for payment . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion
and upon rollcall vote the motion carried unanimously .
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4 . Warrant #86
Trustee Gleeson read Waterworks Warrant #86 in the amount
of $27 , 833 . 96 . Trustee Gleeson moved Warrant #86 be
approved for payment . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously .
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5 . Plan Commission Report
President Thompson stated the Plan Commission report
would be taken up under Old Business .
OLD BUSINESS
6 . Laboratory Bids - Sewerage Treatment Plant
President Thompson stated that Mr. Davis was requesting
an extension for the opening of the bids for the lab
since there were none received. Trustee Felten moved
the opening of the bids be tabled until March 15th .
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call
vote it carried unanimously.
7 . Reservoir - Well #2 - Bid opening.
President Thompson then stated that as per publication
of Notice for Bids , those received for the reservoir
for Well #2 will now be opened. He further stated the
bid will not be awarded tonight but all bids will be
given the engineers to check and verify as to specifications
and report back to the Board. The following bids were
then opened:
Gerhardt F. Meyne Co. Total bid $116 ,900 . 00
300 W. Washington
Chicago , Illinois General Const . 93 ,900 . 00
Mechanical 18 ,000 . 00
Electrical 5 ,000 . 00
Completion date was 120 calendar days and a certified
check for $14 ,000 . 00 was included.
Ockerlund Construction Co . Total bid $96 ,550 . 00
8778 North Ferris Ave
Morton Grove , Illinois General Const . 72 ,550 . 00
Mechanical 21 ,000 . 00
Electrical 3 ,000 . 00
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Completion date was 170 calendar days and a Cashier ' s Check
in the amount of $10 ,000 . 00 was included.
Corbetta Construction Co . Total Bid $155 ,200 . 00
of Illinois , Inc.
875 East Rant Road General Const . 129 ,200 . 00
Des Plaines , Illinois 60016 Mechanical 21 ,000 . 00
Electrical 5 ,000 . 00
Completion date was 85 calendar days and a certified-check
in the amount of $20 ,000 . 00 was included .
George D. Hardin , Inc. Total bid $128 ,545 . 00
2130 S . Michigan Avenue
Chicago , Illinois General Const . 102 ,545 . 00
Mechanical 22 ,000 . 00
Electrical 4 ,000 . 00
Completion date was 180 calendar days and a certified check
in the amount of $15 ,000 . 00 was included.
Keno E Sons Construction Co. Total bid $107 ,900 . 00
3250 Skokie Highway
Highland Park , Illinois 60035 General Const . 82 ,500 . 00
Mechanical 20 ,900 . 00
Electrical 4 , 500 . 00
Completion date was 100 calendar days and a certified check
in the amount of $14 ,000 . 00 was included.
Bulley & Andrews Total bid $106 , 152 . 00
1755 West Armitage Ave
Chicago , Illinois General Const . 82 ,050 . 00
Mechanical 18 ,538 . 00
Electrical 5 ,564 . 00
Completion date was 138 calendar days and a cashiers check
in the amount of $12 ,500 . 00 was included.
William A. Randolph Total bid $124 ,480 . 00
6340 Capulina Ave
Morton Grove , Illinois General Co nst . 101 ,980 . 00
Mechanical 20 ,000 . 00
Electrical 2 ,500 . 00
Completion date was 180 calendar days and a cashiers check
in the amount of $15 ,000 . 00 was included .
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Egyptian Construction Co . , Inc. Total Bid $141 , 481 . 00
12121 West Higgins Road
Des Plaines , Illinois General Const . 116 ,231 . 00
Mechanical 20 ,000 . 00
Electrical 5 ,250 . 00
Completion date was 185 calendar days and a cashiers check
in the amount of $15 ,000 . 00 was included.
William Zeigler Son Inc. Total Bid $135 , 338 . 50
P.O . Box 250
Round Lake , Illinois General Const. 103 ,438 . 50
Mechanical 26 , 700 . 00
Electrical 5 ,200 . 00
Completion date was 180 calendar days and a cashiers check
in the amount of $15 ,000 . 00 was included.
There were no further bids to be opened. Trustee Cimaglio
moved the bids be turned over to the Village Engineers
for their perusal and that a report be made at the next
meeting on March 15 , 1971 . Trustee Armstrong seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously .
8 . Plan Commission Report (Doc. #71_10)
President Thompson then stated that Mr. Richard Houpt is
representing the petitioners and Mr . Harvey Cohen is
representing the Concerned Citizens Group . Mr. Houpt then
thanked the Village Board for the opportunity to present
their petition to the Board and gave a brief history of
the background reference the proposed development . He
stated they wished to design and present a plan which
would be attractive and desirable as well as economically
feasible . He stated public hearing commenced on January
20th and continued for several weeks before the Plan
Commission and further that he would commend Mr . Berth
and the members of the Plan Commission for the manner in
which they conducted the hearing since everyone interested
had an opportunity to be heard. He stated they were
aware of their function and responsibility in considering
the development .
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He stated it became apparent during the course of the hearings
that the main concern of the citizens was density and traffic
surrounding the area. He stated they have reworked the plan to
make it workable from the owner 's standpoint and substantially
meeting the number of suggestions made by the interested parties
who discussed the situation with them. He stated he felt the
planners have come a long way toward accomplishing and meeting
all the concerns expressed by individuals, members of the Plan
Commission and the property owners . Mr. Rodney Katzenberg was
then introduced and he explained the various modifications to
the plan. He presented the Board with revised data sheets,
(Doc. #71-07 and 71-08) prepared for a 780 unit complex. The
parking spaces have been brought up to 1.7 per unit and the
buildings along Golfview Terrace will be two story only. Addition-
ally, the parking will be moved to the back of the buildings
facing Golfview Terrace. The traffic has been circulated to flow
to Buffalo Grove Road rather than on Golfview Terrace. The build-
, ings have been reoriented and have been angled rather than being
horizontal to minimize the exposure.
Mr. Houpt then presented a letter to the Village Board (Doc . #71-09)
which outlined the limitations the owners of the property will
agree to. Mr. Houpt further stated that throughout the dis-
cussions, concern was expressed for the development of the park
site in the area. He stated Mayor Thompson and the Trustees
have stated the development of the park site would be a great
contribution to the community and would also enhance the petition-
ers property, therefore, the owners have agreed to expend up to
$25, 000.00 for the development of the park site in accordance
with a mutually agreed upon plan of development.
8 :50 P.M. President Thompson declared a recess to allow those
present to view the new plan so that questions could be
asked later.
9 :00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened.
President Thompson then recognized Mr. Harvey Cohan, Attorney
representing the Concerned Citizens . Mr. Cohan stated his
comments would be brief and by a unanimous vote the Concerned
Citizens accept and applaud the plan. He further stated they
wish to withdraw their petitions filed against the development
and ask that the Village Board support the development.
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President Thompson then read the Plan Commission Report (Doc.
71-10) as well as a Minority Report (Doc. #71-11) and an
Absentee Report (Doc. #71-12) citing reasons for the recommend-
ations of the Plan Commission.
Additionally, President Thompson stated there were 88 pages of
testimony presented for the file.
President Thompson then asked for Questions from the Board of
Trustees . Trustee Cimaglio questioned whether the project
will contain a water retention basin as stipulated by the MSD.
Mr . Frank stated they will have to obtain permits for sewer
connections and if at that time the MSD required water retention,
they will have to comply, however, presently they have no pro-
visions for water retention and further stated they would hope
it would not be required because of its close proximity to the
school . Trustee Cimaglio questioned whether the $100.00 per unit
donation for the first 250 units will be made. Mr. Frank stated
it would be, in addition to that stipulated for the park improve-
ment. Trustee Cimaglio questioned where the buildings on Golfview
would be located. Mr. Houpt stated it would be a minimum of
135 feet from the homes . Trustee Cimaglio questioned whether
the owners would be willing to erect a fence along that portion
of the property near the school, should the school so request.
Mr. Frank stated he felt they would want a fence there regardless
of whether the school requested one or not. He further stated
they will put a fence along the rear of Chenault if the owners
request it.
Trustee Fabish questioned whether the provisions agreed to will
be in the form of an agreement. President Thompson stated they
would be incorporated in the ordinance approving the develop-
ment and the plan will be entitled an exhibit and attached
thereto.
Trustee Felten questioned the program development. Mr. Frank
stated they would start at Dundee Road immediately upon approval
of engineering. He stated they estimate completion in approxi-
mately five years . Mr. Frank further stated that they will
have exterminators come into the area prior to beginning any
excavation, at the request of Mayor Thompson.
Trustee Armstrong stated he would only make a comment with
respect to the money they are willing to donate to the park,
that being, that the money be turned over directly to the park
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rather than being given to the Village . President Thompson
stated the land has to be turned over to the Village and then
to the Park and asked Mr. Kiddie whether he thought the Park
would agree to the covenant that the money be used only there.
Mr. Frank stated the money would be available to the Park, how-
ever, they do not want the money sidetracked and want to have it
used only to improve the Park Site. President Thompson stated
the developer should enter into an agreement with the Park
District as to the use of the funds .
Trustee Thorud questioned the Day Care Center citing Chapter 23
of the Statutes which provides licensing requirements and pro-
visions for such a center. Mr . Frank stated that the center
will be for the convenience of the residents of the complex and
will be handled by the management. Trustee Thorud further
stated it has been rumored that there will be efficiency apart-
ments on the site behind the bank and he questioned what effect
that would have on the drainage of the petitioner ' s site . Mr.
Frank stated he did not know as this was not studied.
Mrs . Lotta Samsky was then recognized and questioned the
difference between a nursery and a day care center. Mr . Frank
stated none ; however, it is their intention to use that area
for care of pre-school children in the development. Mr. Raysa,
Village Attorney, reminded Mr. Frank of operating a business
in the Planned Development. Mr. Frank stated they have no in-
tention of violating the ordinances and they will have to
work out definite plans, however, it is not their intention
to bring in children from surrounding areas .
The Traffic & Safety Committee Report (Doc. #71-13) was then
read into the record. The Committee recommended there be
no limit on turns at the Golfview Terrace Entrance and further
that there be road access to the shopping center and between
the clusters . Mr. Frank stated that the right turn only was
placed there at the recommendation of the Plan Commission to
alleviate the traffic on Golfview Terrace going past the
school. Mr. Harvey Cohen stated they would object to the
recommendation of the Committee because they approve of the
plan with the right turn only restriction.
Mr. Kolk, a member of the audience questioned whether the devel-
oper would be responsible for the removal of snow, etc. Presi-
dent Thompson stated they would have to abide by all the or-
dinances concerning health and welfare of the citizens .
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Mn Bloethner and Mrs . Cooley of Golfview Terrace commented on
the fact that the traffic surrounding the school was heavy
with mothers driving school children and to allow apartment
dwellers to add to the congestion would make it impossible for
them to leave their driveways during peak times .
Mr. Kolk asked when the final approval of the traffic plan would
be approved. President Thompson stated when they bring in their
final plat for approval to the Plan Commission. He stated if
it is not in substantial conformity with the exhibit presented,
they will have to comply prior to receiving approval.
Mr. Haarr questioned the ratio of the apartments . Mr . Houpt
stated it would be 57% two bedroom apartments .
Mr. Frank then commented on the Traffic and Safety Committee
Report and stated that with reference to the right turn only,
they will remain neutral. He stated they are opposed to road
access to the shopping center since they are owners of the
shopping center and feel the people should enter the shopping
area as others do and park in the lot rather than entering
from the rear and causing a hazard with delivery trucks . He
stated that to have road access between the clusters would de-
feat the purpose of the pedestrian walkways to the green areas .
He stated they will connect the parking areas by means of a
wide sidewalk barricaded with shrubbery so that in an emergency
they could be driven over.
Mr . Kiddle was recognized and stated he wished to thank Mr .
Frank for his generous donation, however, he questioned whether
some type of fencing would be erected to protect the park
area until the construction was finished. Mr. Frank stated
they would appropriately fence all construction areas to keep
children out.
Discussion followed concerning the placing of a time limit on
construction. Mr. Frank stated they have estimated a five year
program, however, they would not want to rush into anything
should market conditions indicate that it would not be feasible,
nor do they want to construct anything in a hurry just to comply
with the time limitation. Mr. Raysa stated he would not reco-
mmend a time limit since it would revert back to the R-9 zoning.
Mr. Harvey Cohan stated that on behalf of his clients, he would
ask that no time limit be placed on the construction of the
complex.
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Mrs. Bloethner questioned placement of garbage cans. Mr.
Frank stated they have not worked that detail out as yet,
however, he assured her that they would not want to detract
from their development in any way.
Mr. Kolk questioned construction traffic on Golfview Terrace
and Mr. Frank stated they would voluntarily agree to restrict
construction traffic on Golfview.
Mr. Schwermann questioned whether the ingress into the area
would not attract traffic to Golfview. It was stated that at
the time people would be coming home from work the school
traffic would not be present and further that to make a left
turn from Dundee Road, most people would go to a traffic
signal.
There being no further discussion, Trustee Cimaglio moved that
the Plan Development be approved subject to the provisions
stated, namely; right turn only on Golfview Terrace, height
limitation on the buildings, donations to the Village and Park
District, 830 units maximum, 360 one bedroom and 470 two bed-
room, buildings a minimum of 135 feet from houses on Golfview,
and 100 feet from homes on Chenault, fencing around construction,
limitation of construction traffic on Golfview, sidewalk on
south side of school site, provisions of MSD be complied with,
reference water retention and a ten year limitation be placed
on the development, further, that the attorney be directed to
draft the necessary ordinances approving the plan. Trustee
Gleeson seconded the motion.
Mr. Hoyt expressed concern over the ingress into the develop-
ment and Trustee Cimaglio stated he would like to have the
report of the traffic survey to determine the impact on the
area. President Thompson stated that should it become an im-
possible situation, an ordinance can be passed to control the
problem at that time. Further discussion followed reference
time limitation on the development. Trustee Cimaglio amended
his motion to exclude the ten year limitation. Trustee
Gleeson seconded the amended motion. The Clerk called the
roll and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish,
Cimaglio
NAYS : None
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President Thompson then stated he wished to commend the citizens
who have attended all the meetings for the decorum and under-
standing they have displayed over this particular project.
A recess was called at 10 :00 P.M.
10 :15 P.M. The meeting was reconvened.
9. Miscellaneous
1. President Thompson stated a portion of the minutes of the
Northwest Municipal Conference reference the progress on the
transportation study has been distributed to the Trustees .
b. Trustee Felten then stated he wished to make a statement
reference Arlington Heights Road. He stated in the interest
of public safety, it is necessary that prompt, realistic
action be taken by the Village of Buffalo Grove regarding
the improvements of Arlington Heights Road that would best
benefit the community. Thus far, the approach taken in solving
this problem, he believes has been impractical as a great amount
of money and time would be expended before the road would be safely
passable. He stated the approach thus far is (1) the completion
of a traffic survey required by the state in order to obtain
MFT funds, (2) detailed specifications and engineering, (3)
approval from the state, (4) the lack of Village MFT funds,
(5) the lack of cooperation from the Village of Long Grove,
Village of Arlington Heights, and Wheeling Township, (6) other
road improvement needs of the Village, (7) the lack of other
funds (8) the other increasing demands of the Village. He further
stated present estimates for the improvement of Arlington Heights
Road is $519.250 with a design of a two lane (24 foot wide)
asphalt road. With the increasing development of this area
and the projected traffic flow, it is very conceivable that the
requirements set by the state in order to obtain MFT funds
would be a four-lane, cement type road. A rough estimate of
this type road would exceed 12 million dollars. In order that
the Village avoid any hasty decisions that would be costly to
the taxpayer, Trustee Felten stated he proposed that the Village
take sufficient time to study in detail the financing, planned
engineering and to negotiate with other governmental bodies
of concern with the ultimate goal of MFT approval and a good
sound stable road. Trustee Felten further proposed that in
the meantime, action to improve the road immediately be taken
as follows : (1) rough grade shoulders for drain-off with a
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grader (2) stabilize and grade the road with a blade ( 3)
apply 2 " asphalt over the existing road (4) set load limits
and rigidly enforce them. He stated the estimated cost for
this project is $75, 000 to $100, 000 with a life expectancy
of five years. He stated he proposed the following method of
financing : (1) a portion be donated by the builder along
this road, namely; Levitt and possibly Chesterfield and
Ballantrae (2) governmental agencies such as Wheeling Town-
ship, Arlington Heights, Long Grove and Vernon Township might
be willing to pay their share if the cost were not too high.
Trustee Felten moved that the Village Engineer be directed
to make a feasibility study and cost study of this proposal
and report back to the Board of Trustees as soon as possible.
Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Trustee Cimaglio questioned where Trustee Felten had gotten the
figures, and Trustee Armstrong asked whether this was from
Dundee Road to Route 83 . Trustee Felten stated there were pre-
liminary figures given to him by the Engineer. Mr. Seaberg
stated the figures were more or less correct, however, the five
year life was not true, it would last maybe only one year. He
stated the road is not properly drained, therefore, any work
done on it must include storm sewers for drainage . Trustee
Thorud stated at present it is the only solution to making the
road usable and we cannot use MFT funds to repair the entire
work since some of it is in another municipality. Mr. Seaberg
again reiterated that such a repair would be an extremely
temporary measure and a loss of money. Trustee Gleeson ques-
tioned methods of financing. Trustee Felten stated some could
be donated by the builder and if the cost is not too high,
perhaps the other municipalities involved would contribute.
Trustee Fabish stated drainage is the entire key to the
solution of the problem since there is no base to the road.
Attorney Raysa suggested that the county should be contacted
to determine whether they would declare it a county road.
President Thompson stated that the State of Illinois considers
Arlington Heights Road a main artery and ultimately it will
have to be a four lane road. Trustee Cimaglio questioned
whether grading and scraping would help drain off the perm-
anent puddles. He further questioned how a load limit could
be enforced with the road under the various jurisdictions
of other municipalities. Further discussion followed and
Trustee Gleeson stated than an investigation is being con-
ducted to determine whether general obligation bonds could be
issued using MFT funds to retire the bonds rather than increase
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in taxes. A similar method was used in Hoffman Estates .
Trustee Cimaglio asked for a vote on the motion and the
President directed the Clerk to call the roll. The vote was
as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten, Thorud
NAYS : Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio
The motion was declared defeated.
Trustee Armstrong stated he hoped some schedule could be set
up reference time to repair the road and asked for further in-
formation on Trustee Gleeson ' s proposal.
c. Trustee Armstrong questioned the status of the Flood Control
Program. President Thompson stated should negotiations fail
reference acquisitions of land, the White Pine Strip will be
used. He stated upon questioning by Trustee Armstrong that the
meeting with the various groups concerning flood control was
very unsatisfactory and every organization was only interested
in what funds they could secure for their own use with no general
concern for surrounding areas.
d. Attorney Raysa stated there would be another hearing before
Judge Covelli reference the Cambridge drainage matter to get
a ruling on the contention of the MSD that Chesterfield cannot
build retention facilities without an outfall sewer.
e. Trustee Thorud stated he would like to request that the
Itinerant Vendor Ordinance be placed on the agenda for the
March 15th meeting.
f. Trustee Thorud then stated he would like to make a state-
ment followed by a motion. He stated it has come to the
attention of the President and members of the Village Board,
after a study and investigation of engineering deficiences
in the Village, which is the Board ' s opinion, were a result of
either misfeasance, (continued)
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nonfeasance or malfeasance of the former Village Engineer.
He stated in studies it was concluded that certain actions or
inactions on the part of the engineer caused considerable
financial expense to the Village. Trustee Thorud moved that
the Village Attorney take the necessary action to consolidate
the evidence and prepare a complaint of law for damages and
commence to file an action against the engineer on behalf of
the Village Board and the citizens of Buffalo Grove and he
feels it is an obligation that the members of the Board have under
their oaths of office to protect the interests of the citizens
of the Village. Trustee Felten seconded the motion. Discussion
followed and Mr . Raysa stated he would need specific facts as
well as an evaluation as to cost to the Village . Trustee Arm-
strong stated this should be done before a suit is initiated.
Trustee Gleeson moved to table the motion. Trustee Armstrong
seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio
NAYS : Trustees Felten, Thorud
Trustee Felten stated the Board is aware of the problems and
he saw no reason to table action.
f. Trustee Felten then questioned what the status of the Building
Department was and whether it was equipped to handle all the
developments coming in. He questioned whether there were any
further code violations . Trustee Gleeson requested that the
information be furnished in a form of report by the Building
Department.
Trustee Fabish questioned whether Mr. Raysa had any recommendations
reference the solution to the jurisdiction problem on Arlington
Heights Road. Mr . Raysa suggested writing to the County and
State. President Thompson stated he had written to the various
governmental bodies involved with copies to Representatives
Coulson, Schlickman and Regner. He stated he has not as yet
received an answer . He further stated he has contacted Mr.
L.) Lehnhausen of the Department of Local Governmental Affairs ;
however, he has been unable to find an avenue of relief.
g. Trustee Felten asked that the updating of the building
codes be on the agenda for March 15 and further questioned the
status of the Tahoe sewer connections . President Thompson
stated correspondence reference the Tahoe connections received
on Friday and would be given the Trustees .
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There being no further business and no questions from the
audience, Trustee Gleeson moved the meeting be adjourned.
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
l ) Time : approximately 11 :15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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