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1970-07-27 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2016 7/27/70 MINUTES OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE , COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE , HELD ON MONDAY , JULY 27 , 1970 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING , 50 RAUPP BLVD . , BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS . The President called the meeting to order at approximately `.i 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 Village Engineers , Hattis Engineering , repre- sented by Mr. A. Seeburg . Mr. Richard Raysa , Village Attorney was to arrive later. 1 . Minutes of July 20th 1970 Trustee Gleeson moved the minutes of the meeting of July 20 , 1970 be approved as submitted . Trustee Cimagiio seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish , Cimagiio NAYS : None ABSTAIN : Trustee Felten 2 . Minutes of July 23 , 1970 Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of the meeting of July 23 , 1970 be approved as submitted . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously . 3 . Warrant #195 Trustee Gleeson read General Warrant #195 in the amount of $15 ,467 . 65 . Trustee Gleeson moved Warrant #195 be approved for payment . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 4 . Warrant #70 Trustee Gleeson read Combined Waterworks Warrant #70 in the amount of $2 ,179 . 37 . Trustee Gleeson moved Warrant #70 be approved for payment . Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 2017 7/27/70 5 . Miscellaneous President Thompson then stated that the normal agenda will not be followed this evening because of the pending arrival of Mr . Benjamin who will present an offer for the purchase of the water and sewer revenue bonds . President Thompson further stated that tonight ' s meeting will be adjourned to Wednesday , July 29th , at 8 :00 P .M . for the purpose of passing the Appropriation Ordinance . A meeting will be held between the Buffalo Grove Park District and the Buffalo Grove Village Board on Thursday , July 30th to discuss the financial situation . The meeting is open to the public , however , no one in the audience will be recognized . Trustee Felten moved that the complaint of the Village against the Buffalo Utility Company with the Illinois Commerce Commission be dropped . President Thompson declared that the motion was out of order and felt the co mplaint should remain on file so that the ICC can make a decision . OLD BUSINESS 6 . Purchase of Water from Wheeling/Buffalo Utility Trustee Gleeson stated that the Buffalo Utility Company has requested permission to make a permanent connection between the Village of Wheeling and the Utility Company . Trustee Gleeson moved that the Engineers be directed to check the situation to see where the tie-in is planned and report back to the Village Board . Trustee Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish , Ci:maglio NAYS : None 7 . Resurfacing St. Mary ' s & Bernard The Clerk reported that no bids on the project had been received . The Engineer was asked to determine whether there was anyone they knew of willing to do the job . President Thompson stated that he had met with Mr. Anderson of Vernon Township Highway Department reference completion of Checker Road . He stated Mr. Anderson has let bids and they should be in August 10th . Mr . Anderson voiced objection to the figures Mr. Decker had previously submitted as to the amount the Village would pay . When the bids are received , Mr . Anderson will meet with the Board to discuss the situation . 2018 7/27/70 President Thompson stated in conjunction with road improvements , he would like permission to direct the engineer to give estimates of improving Arlington Heights Road at the present time , no curbs and gutters but straightening curves and taking out the hills . He stated Mr. Anderson pledged the cooperation of Vernon Township for their portion . Trustee Gleeson stated he would like to see this sort of road work submitted to the State for MFT funds . Mr. Seaburg stated he would check with the State . Trustee Armstrong moved the Engineer be directed to get figures for the improving of Arlington Heights Road as per President Thompson ' s request. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon voice vote . the motion carried unanimously . 8 . Weidner Resubdivision - Lake Cook Road Extension President Thompson then stated that Mr. Wild , Attorney for the Weidner Subdivision was present relative discussions for the completion of Lake-Cook Road . He stated he had conveyed to Mr. Wild , the Board ' s suggestions concerning the road and asked Mr . Wild to discuss it with the Board . Mr. Wild stated the people in the subdivision must have an outlet . He suggested that perhaps the road should be improved from the culdesac to Buffalo Grove Road rather than completing it from where it now ends at the Golf Course . He stated it would be a road connecting two major highways . President Thompson stated that the Lake=Cook Road that was approved by the County will not be located where the present road is and therefore the Village does not want to expend money to extend the road , as an arterial street. Discussion followed concerning the rededication of the roadway to the property owners . Mr. Wild stated he would consult with the property owners and return to the Board with their decision . *8 : 55 P . M . The President declared a recess *9 : 10 P .M . The meeting was reconvened 9 . Budget Review Discussion followed concerning the proposed budget. Trustee Gleeson stated the total budget is $742 ,388 .00 as it now stands . Estimated receipts are $747 ,000 .00 . Trustee Gleeson explained the departmental breakdown . The entire budget was then reviewed , by departments . Trustee Gleeson stated the budget must be approved , the pay scale and the grades on the various job descriptions must also be approved . Trustee Gleeson further stated that frew all job descriptions are in therefore he would suggest approval of the grades and pay scale for only those that have been submitted . 2019 7/27/70 Thereupon , Trustee Gleeson moved that the Board adopt the pay scale as submitted dated July , 1970 . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . President Thompson then polled the board concerning the grades established in accordance with the job descriptions presented thus far. The Trustees were in general agreement that the grades should be approved effective August 1st . Thereupon , Trustee Gleeson moved the job descriptions received be approved as of August 1st and review anniversary date will be August 1st with new employees review date being the date of employment. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . Trustee Armstrong moved the budget be approved as submitted by Trustee Gleeson . Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish , Cimaglio NAYS : none Trustee Gleeson stated that the estimated income for the Village was based upon an increase in Vehicle Sticker Fees . Trustee Gleeson moved the Attorney be directed to draft an ordinance doubling the vehicle sticker fees now in force and effect . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion . Trustee Felten stated the fee for motorcycles should be increased to $10 .00 . The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish , Cimaglio NAYS : Trustee Felten *10 : 20 The President called a recess *10 :40 P .M . The meeting was reconvened 10 . Midwest Securities/Offer to Purchase Bonds Mr . Benjamin of Benjamin and Lang then introduced ,Mr. William H . Crossman of Midwest Securities Company who presented an offer to purchase the $4 ,000 ,000 .00 Revenue Bond Issue . President Thompson then read the Offer to Purchase . The agreed purchase price of $3 ,680 ,000 . 00 plus accrued interest from May 1 , 1970 was discussed . Discussion followed. It was agreed that Midwest Securities would pay all fees to Chapman and Cutler rather than as called out on page one of the agreement. Further , Midwest Securities agreed to pay the engineer ' s fee for updating the feasibility report. The following was added to page one of the Offer to Purchase : 2020 7/27/70 "Midwest will pay the cost of updating the engineering report in an amount not to exceed $3 ,000 .00 as negotiated between the Engineers and Midwest . Such cost of updating said report will be paid by Midwest to the Engineers whether or not bonds are delivered . Midwest agrees to accept or reject the updated report as to feasibility within 7 days of submission thereof to Midwest. Rejection of the engineer ' s feasibility report by Midwest will nullify this contract , whereupon the Check L/ of Midwest shall be returned" President Thompson then read a letter from Benjamin and Lang reference the fee for services rendered for the sale of the bonds . Mr . Raysa was then directed to draft a Resolution directing the President and Clerk to enter into the agreement with Midwest Securities and Benjamin and Lang for the purchase of the bonds . *11 : 25 P .M . The President declared a recess 11 : 32 P .M . The meeting was reconvened President Thompson read Resolution R-70-28 authorizing the President and Clerk to enter into the agreement with Midwest Securities for the purchase of the Bond Issue provided the $40 ,000 .00 check submitted with the contract shall be certified on or before July 28 , 1970 and further that the President and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract with Benjamin and Lang . The Resolution called out the Midwest Contract as "Exhibit A" and the Benjamin and Lang Contract as "Exhibit B" . Trustee Gleeson moved that Resolution R-70-28 be approved . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion . Uppn roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Felten , Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong , Fabish , Cimaglio NAYS : None President Thompson stated the record should show that he also voted AYE . He further directed Hattis Engineering to give top priority to Midwest Securities and Benjamin and Lang on the project. NEW BUSINESS 11 . Wheeling/Buffalo Grove United Fund President Thompson then stated the Board is in receipt of an invitation from the Wheeling-Buffalo Grove United Fund 2021 7/27/70 (Doc . #70-55 ) to attend their meeting of September 16th to acquaint the board with the purposes and methods of operation of the United Fund . President Thompson acknowledged the data received from the the Illinois Municipal League ( Doc . #70-56 ) concerning their annual conference in Springfield in October. He asked that those Trustees interested in attending notify the Clerk so V‘,../ that arrangements can be made . 12 . Miscellaneous Mr . Raysa then handed the President and Board a settlement agreement to be entered into by the Village , Richard J . Brown and the citizens who filed the suit concerning the Brown condominiums . Mr. Raysa explained the contents of the agreement to the President and Board . Thereupon , Trustee Cimaglio moved the Village approve the settlement agreement and authorize the President and Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the Village . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously . There being further business before the Board and the hour being late , Trustee Gleeson moved the meeting be adjourned to Wednesday , July 29th , at 8 :00 P .M . Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and it carried unanimously . )621-ildi i - .eja-iy.64_,,,f_x_el, Rosalie L . Kas1 ubowski Village Clerk TIME : Approximately 11 : 50 P .M . APPROVED this / day of C , 1970 t Villages ident