1970-07-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1995
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK
AND LAKE, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, JULY 6, 1970 AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
Senior Trustee Felten called the meeting to order at approxi-
mately 8: 17 P.M. All present stood and recited the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Trustee Felten stated that in the absence
of the Village President, a President Pro Tem would have to be
appointed. Trustee Gleeson made the motion that Trustee Thorud
be appointed President Pro Tem. The motion was made and seconded
and carried unanimously. President Thorud made a motion that in
the absence of the Village Clerk that Norma Krolack be appointed
Clerk Pro Tem. Trustee Felten seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
The Clerk called the roll and the following were found to be
present:
Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Fabish, Armstrong and Cimaglio.
Absent: President Thompson and the Village Clerk, Rosalie
Kaszubowski.
Also present were: Richard Raysa, Village Attorney, and
Raleigh Brandon of Hattis Engineers, Inc. , Village Engineers.
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANT #193
Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #193 in the amount of $451.50.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #193 be approved for payment.
Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and on roll call vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
2 . PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
President Thorud stated that since this report was not received
at tonight' s meeting it would be tabled until the next meeting.
3 . BUFFALO GROVE DAYS COMMITTEE REPORT
President Thorud stated that there should be provisions made
for rain insurance to cover expenses in case of inclement weather.
Trustee Gleeson suggested that since there is time before the
event, we should table this decision for a future meeting so that
we can better estimate the amount we are committing to.
4. OLD BUSINESS - Babiarz Petition of Annexation
President Thorud stated that the Plan Commission has set a Public
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Hearing for the Babiarz petition for August 19, 1970. Trustee
Gleeson suggested that the Village Board should have their hearing
in this regard either on August 24th or September 14th. Trustee
Felten stated that the Board should consider their Public Hearing
for the 24th of August. The motion was made and seconded and
upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
5. KAY' S ANIMAL SHELTER (#410 16- 6)
Trustee Felten made the motion to reconsider the de Lsue to be
sent to Kay' s Animal Shelter and increase it to $100.00 in lieu
of the $25.00 decided at last week' s meeting. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and upon roll call vbte the motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Fabish made the comment that the shelter does provide
a valuable service to the Police Department since the Village
does not have facilities f-orsuch a service at this time. Dis-
cussion followed.
NEW BUSINESS
6 . TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Trustee Gleeson made the motion that the Village Board accept
the Bid of Grand Spaulding Dodge and purchase an automobile
for the Building Department. Trustee Armstrong seconded the
motion. Trustee Fabish questioned William Dettmer, Building
Commissioner, if a Scout or a Jeep would serve him better than
a compact car. Mr. Dettmer replied that he felt a compact car
would do the job. Trustee Felten questioned the, fact that
would it be wiser to lease it or purchase it. Trustee Armstrong
stated that leasing for the year would be too expensive and not
feasible. The motion was made and seconded and upon roll call
vote the motion carried unanimously. President Thorud directed.
the Village Clerk to call Grand Spaulding Dodge and order said
automobile for the Building Department.
RESOLUTION R70-20
Trustee Gleeson read Resolution R70-20 changing signatures
at the Bank of Buffalo Grove to show Blanche M. Niemann as the
new Village Treasurer. Trustee Gleeson made a motion that
Resolution R70-20 be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded
the motion. Attorney Raysa stated that some of the wording
should be changed as the State statues state that the Treasurer
sign all checks and one of the other two; that is President or
Village Clerk. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion so amended
and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously.
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8. RESOLUTION R 70-21 HARRTSTRUST AND SAVINGS BANK/CERTIFICATION
OF CLERK.
Trustee Gleeson read Resolution R 70-21 and made a motion that it
be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and
upon roll call it passed unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION R 70-22 WHEELING TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK/GENERAL FUND
Trustee Gleeson read Resolution R 70-22 and made a motion that
it be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion
and upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
10. RESOLUTION R 70-23 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
Trustee Gleeson stated that this resolution reads the same as
the one for the general fund and made a motion that it be ap-
proved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon
roll call the motion passed unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION R 70-24/MUNICIPAL BUILDING ACCOUNT
Trustee Gleeson stated that this resolution reads the same
as the one for General Fund and Motor Fuel Tax Fund and made
a motion that it be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded
the motion and upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
12 . RESOLUTION R 70-25/ESTABLISHING A WATER FUND/WHEELING
TRUST AND SAVING 50 042 9
Trustee Gleeson read Resolution R 70-25. Attorney Raysa
suggested not to take action on this resolution until he has
had a chance to study the bond ordinance. Trustee Cimaglio
stated that we should table the ordinance until a later date.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
9: 00 P.M. President Thorud declared a recess .
9: 17 P.M. The meeting was reconvened.
13. PROGRESS REPORTS/FLOOD CONTROL
President Thorud read reports issued to residents having
specific problems relative flood, sewage backup, etc. informing
them of progress made regarding investigation of the problem
areas. Engineering data is being worked on and the Village
Board along with the engineers hope to meet with all parties
by the week of July 13 .
President Thorud stated that Senior Trustee Felten issued a
Declaration on July 6, 1970 to an emergency existing within
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The Village in connection with the water supply of the Buffalo
Utility Company and the Municipal system. This Declaration to
be in effect for 48 hours until the reservoir supply is suf-
ficient. Discussion followed.
President Thorud read Ordinance 70-5, the Water Control Ordinance
for the benefit of the people that have been misinformed. Trustee
Gleeson stated that the emergency declaration issued today can
override the Water Control Ordinance.
14. ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION COMPLAINT
President Thorud stated that a complaint signed by the Village
of Buffalo Grove has been issued to the Illinois Commerce Com-
mission against the Buffalo Utility Company and we are officially
on record there.
Attorney Raysa made comments on his letter to the Board with
reference to the Buffalo Utility Company as far as the Village
having jurisdiction over the private utility by preparing a
referendum for the next election. Trustee Gleeson make a motion
that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare a_ petition
for a referendum at the next general election which is in April
of 1971. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call
vote the motion passed unanimously.
15 . EDITORIAL ON THE WIDENING OF DUNDEE ROAD
Trustee Felten stated he resented the editorial published in
Paddock Publications reference the widening of Dundee Road.
16. SPRAYING OF VILLAGE TREES. -C'1116"117
Trustee Armstrong made a motion that Bill Davis be given the
authority to purchase the proper supplies with equipment for
the purpose of treating the diseased trees in the Village.
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call the
motion passed unanimously.
17 . SELLING OF WATER TO BUFFALO UTILITY.
Trustee Felten stated that he had a discussion with Mr. George
Passolt, Village Manager of Wheeling to provide water to Buffalo
Utility during the crisis period for 75 per thousand gallons,
and Mr. Passolt wanted the Village of Buffalo Grove to guarantee
payment of same. Trustee Gleeson stated that the Village of
Buffalo Grove is unable to guarantee that Buffalo Utility or
anyone else is to pay their bills and that he will contact Mr.
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Passolt for clarification of this matter. Discussion followed
and the motion was made and seconded that Trustee Gleeson would
contact Mr. Passolt reference selling water to Buffalo Utility.
Discussion followed.
18. MEETING OF BOARD OF HEALTH
President Thorud announced that the Board of Health meeting
will be moved to the following Thursday of July 16th and re-
quested that the newspapers would so note.
19. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Mr. Thomas J. Rappel, 295 Anthony stated that he had filed a
complaint against the Buffalo Utility Company with the Illinois
Commerce Commission along with 15 other citizens in the Cambridge
area of Buffalo Grove. Their hearing has been set for July 17th
and Mr. Rappel suggested that it would be advantageous if the
Village ' s complaint and their could be heard on the same date.
Mr. Rappel is going to check into this and call the Village office
with the information.
Mrs. Deanna Martin complained of garbage pickup at her home and
that of some of her neighbors. Trustee Gleeson stated that he
would call Buffalo Grove Disposal Company and check into the
situation.
There being no further business before the Board and no further
questions from the audience it was moved and seconded that the
meeting be adjourned.
Time: Approximately 10: 15 p.m.
Village Clerk
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APPROVED/THIS /i DAY OF 44, , 1970
/ Village President