1970-10-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2073
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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,
OCTOBER 5 , 1970 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING , 50 RAUPP
BLVD . , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
President Thompson called the meeting to order at
approximately 8 : 00 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 at 8 : 05 P .M. )
Also present were Mr . R. Brandon of Hattis Engineering
and Mr . R . Raysa, Village Attorney .
1 . Minutes of September 21 , 1970
Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of September
21 , 1970 be approved as submitted. Trustee Thorud seconded
the motion and upon voice vote the motion carried
unanimously .
2 . Minutes of September 28 , 1970
Trustee Thorud moved the minutes of September
28 , 1970 be approved as submitted. Trustee Armstrong
seconded the motion and upon voice vote the motion carried
unanimously .
3 . Police & Traffic Report
President Thompson stated the request of the Committee
to post school zone signs will be taken up under New
Business . The Traffic Survey will be on the agenda for
the meeting of October 19th.
4 . Report of Police Chief
President Thompson stated the Board is in receipt
of the report of the Police Department for the month of
August, said report for information only .
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8 : 05 P .M . Trustee Gleeson arrived and was present for
the meeting .
�.J 5 . Request from Mr . Dettmer
President Thompson stated there is a request from
Mr . Dettmer for permission to visit the schools in
Buffalo Grove during Fire Prevention Week to give lectures
and distribute literature . Trustee Felten moved permission
be denied . Trustee Thorud seconded the motion . Trustee
Felten stated he thought the Fire Marshall should do that
job and not the Director of Inspectional Services .
Discussion Followed. Objection was voiced concerning the
fact that the memo did not indicate whether permission
was being requested from Fire Prevention Bureau or
the Director of Inspectional Services . Trustee Armstrong
stated he is not in favor of Mr . Dettmer doing the work
although it is worthwhile and he did not feel the children
should be penalized. He requested, however , that the
President write a letter to Mr . Dettmer indicating the
Board 's displeasure because of the lateness of the request
as well as the fact that they feel such activity should
be under the Fire Marshall 's Office .
The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as
follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten, Gleeson , Thorud, Cimaglio
NAYS ; Trustees Armstrong, Fabish
6 . Gas Lites- Cambridge Subdivision
Trustee Cimaglio asked that discussion be deferred
until he and Trustee Felten have gone out to check the
lights .
7 . SickLeave and Vacation Policy
Trustee Gleeson moved discussion be tabled for
one week since he has received a proposal he wishes the
Board to peruse before making a decision . Trustee Felten
seconded the motion. The Clerk called the roll and
the motion carried unanimously .
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8 . Checker Road Improvement
President Thompson stated that in order to obtain
Motor Fuel Tax Funds to improve Checker Road, the
State requires engineering design , soil borings , a traffic
survey , cost estimates , field survey of existing conditions ,
in addition to which, the Village must take bids and the
Village must be the awarding agent . He further stated
that since this information is not available , the work
cannot be done now with MFT Funds . President Thompson
further stated that the Engineers have recommended that
the road be raised at Farrington Drive so that it does
not flood.
Trustee Felten moved that the Board authorize
the expenditure of $8500 . 00 from the General Corporate
Fund to improve Checker Road. Trustee Armstrong seconded
the motion and questioned whether this road met MFT
requirements . Mr . Brandon stated it would not at the
present time . Trustee Armstrong felt perhaps it would
be "bad" to spend that amount of money now and have to
redo the job in a few years . The Clerk called the
roll and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustee Felten
NAYS : Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong , Fabish , Cimaglio
Trustee Armstrong moved that the Village Engineer
be directed to prepare necessary drawings and obtain bids
for the improvement of Checker Road according to the
standards of the State of Illinois , Motor Fuel Tax Division .
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call ,
the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong , Fabish, Ci maglio
NAYS : Trustee Felten
President Thompson then asked that Hattis Engineering
contact Vernon Township informing them of the Board 's action
as well as stating the Village would like to have the
road repaired.
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NEW BUSINESS
9 . Traffic & Safety Report
Trustee Fabish moved the board authorize an expenditure
not to exceed $120 . 18 for the purchase of School Zone signs
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to be installed by the Public Works Department . Trustee
Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote
the motion carried unanimously .
10 . Bids for Dump Truck
President Thompson then stated after publication
for bids on a dump truck , the Village is in receipt of
two sealed bids . President Thompson then opened and
read the bids . Gilmore International quoted a 1970
truck for $3888 . 00 and Firnbach quoted a 1971 truck
for $4 , 185 . 00 . The bids were then given to Mr . Davis
to peruse to determine whether the specifications were
as requested.
11 . Cub Scout Candy Sale
Trustee Cimaglio moved permission be granted to
the Cub Scouts to conduct a candy sale in the Village .
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call
the motion carried unanimously .
12 . Girl Scout Calendar Sale
Trustee Fabish moved the Girl Scouts be granted
persmission to conduct a calendar sale in the Village .
Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call
the vote was as follows :
AYES ; Trustees Felten, Gleeson , Thorud , Armstrong, Fabish
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Cimaglio
Mr . Davis then stated that the specifications were similar
except that Firnbach quoted a 1971 model and Gilmore quoted
a 1970 model . Trustee Felten moved we accept the bid
of A .J . Firnbach . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion .
Discussion followed concerning the difference in the two
model years . It was suggested that Mr . Davis contact
Firnbach to request a quote for a 1970 and contact Gilmore
to determine whether the quote was in error and should
have read 1971 .
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Thereupon Trustee Felten withdrew his motion and Trustee
Armstrong withdrew his second . Trustee Felten moved to
table the decision on awarding the bid until further
information had been secured by Mr . Davis . Trustee
Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously .
�✓ 13 . Well # 2 - Plumbing & Heating Contracts
President Thompson then stated the Village Engineers
have secured bids for the plumbing and heating on Well # 2 .
He asked that the Board waive requirements for publishing
for bid, and consider the three proposals received as bids .
Trustee Gleeson moved the board waive the requirements to
advertise for bid and accept the proposals obtained by the
Engineers as bids . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion.
The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows :
AYES : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Cimaglio
NAYS : Trustee Fabish
President Thompson then read the following quotes :
Reliable Plumbing & Heating $ 15 , 260 . 00
Wm. Zeigler & Sons 15 , 521 . 00
Ray T . Meyer Plumbing 14 ,480 . 00
Trustee Felten moved the Board accept the Bid of Meyer
Plumbing . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and
upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
14 . Miscellaneous
(a) Trustee Fabish questioned whether permission has
be granted for the dumping of "fill" on Buffalo Grove
Road , North of the Bank . President Thompson stated that
this is unincorporated area. Trustee Fabish stated this
area is flood plain. Trustee Armstrong moved the Attorney
be directed to lodge an official complaint on behalf of
the Village to the Department of Building and Zoning of
Cook County regarding the area . Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously .
There being no further business before the Board and no
questions from the audience , Trustee Felten moved the meeting
be adjourned. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously .
Respectfully submitted,
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