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1970-10-26 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2091 10/26/70 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, OCTOBER 26 , 1970 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD . , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . In the absence of President Thompson, Senior Trustee Ken Felten 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: Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong , Fabish, Cimaglio ABSENT: President Thompson Also present were : Hattis Engineers represented by Mr . A. Seaberg and Mr . R. Raysa, Village Attorney. Trustee Felten then announced that President Thompson was in the Hospital . He further stated that present at the meeting were students whose essays written on the subject of why they would like to become Village Officials were chosen as winning essays thus enabling them to be sworn in as honorary village officials for the meeting . Trustee Felten then introduced the students to those present at the meeting and they were asked to step forward to be sworn into office by Village Clerk, Rosalie Kaszubowski . Trustee Felten stated the Village is proud of these youngsters as their parents must also be . He stated this program was being held to participate in American Education Week - Justice Under Law. The "new officials" were then asked to take their places at the Council Table . Following several comments by the "new officials" the trustees stepped forward and the meeting commenced. The students were allowed to sit beside the Village Officer they represented. Trustee Thorud moved that Trustee Felten be appointed President Pro Tem for the evening in the absence of President Thompson. Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 2092 10/26/70 1 . Warrant # 20/ Trustee Gleeson read Warrant # 201 being the General Fund Warrant in the amount of $16 ,437 . 10 . Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant # 201 be approved for payment . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion . The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong , Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS : Trustee Felten Trustee Felten qualified his nay vote by stating that he objected to the Civil Defense expenditure on the Warrant . 2 . Warrant # 77 Trustee Gleeson read Warrant #77 being the Waterworks Warrant in the amount of $ 3 , 001 . 38 . Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant # 77 be approved for payment . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote , the motion carried unanimously . 3 . Addendum to Warrant #75 Trustee Gleeson read and Addendum to Warrant # 75 being a Waterworks Warrant , providing for the reimbursement to the General Fund . Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant # 75A be approved for payment . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 4 . Legislative Committee Report (Doc . #70-73) Discussion was had on the Legislative Co mmittee 's report that the Board of Health has suggested that perhaps the number of animals should be limited. However , the Village Attorney feels this would be too restrictive . The Legislative Committee recommended passage of the Animal Ordinance as submitted without the restriction, with the addition of a section providing for the Rabies Inoculation of Cats . Following discussion, Trustee Gleeson moved that the restriction of the number of animals per home be eliminated. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. The Clerk called the roll and the vote was as follows : fi it 2093 10/26/70 AYES : Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong , Fabish, Ci maglio NAYS: Trustees Felten , Thorud The motion carried. Trustee Fabish moved that the portion of the report concern- ing the Bicycle Ordinance be forwarded to the Traffic $ Safety Committee for their review and recommendation. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 5 . Traffic Survey Upon questioning the status of the Traffic Survey , Trustee Fabish was informed that President Thompson is awaiting a reply from the Department of Local Government Affairs . OLD BUSINESS 6 .. Board of Health Appointments In the absence of President Thompson, Trustee Fabish moved that the appointments to the Board of Health be tabled to the next meeting at which the President presides . Trustee Gleeson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 7 . Ordinance Amending Building Code Trustee Felten read Ordinance 0-70- 35 being an Ordinance Amending the Building Code providing for an increase in Building Permit Fees . Trustee Gleeson moved Ordinance 0- 70 -35 be approved as read . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 8 . Dump Truck Bids Having checked the specifications for the Dump Truck Bids received, Mr . Davis of the Public Works Department stated they ocnform to his request for Bid. Thereupon, Trustee Armstrong moved the bid be awarded to A .J . Firnbach . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows : AYES : Trustees Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong , Fabish, Cimaglio NAYS : None 2094 10/26/70 Trustee Felten then stated that the next item on the Agenda is an Executive Session, therefore he would deviate from the Agenda at this time and attend to New Business . NEW BUSINESS 9 . Police Car Bids Trustee Felten then announeed that sealed bids for 3 new Police Cars had been advertised for and the Clerk presented him with 2 sealed bids . Thereupon, Trustee Felten opened and read the bids . They are as follows : Golf View Dodge Morton Grove , Ill . $8 ,081 . 26 Grand-Spaulding Dodge Chicago , Ill . 8 ,480 . 00 Chief Smith then stated that he would receive a Federal Grant of 75% toward the purchase of one of the cars . Trustee Gleeson moved the bids be submitted to the Chief for his examination as to conformity with specifications called for in the Bid notice . Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously . 10 , Girl Scout -Troop #782/SolicitationNRequest Trustee Felten read a request from Girl Scout Troop #782 requesting permission to solicit for Candy Sales during the weeks of November 5th to November 20th . Trustee Cimaglio moved permission be granted and fees be waived. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously . 11 . Gas Lites - Cambridge Subdivision Discussion followed concerning the maintenance and upkeep of the street lights in Cambridge Subdivision. A repre= sentative of Grove Products was present at the meeting to answer any questions concerning their maintenance program, Trustees might have . Mr . Davis of Public Works Department recommended that Grove Products service the Gas Lites at least three times a year . It was noted that their quotation was for $110 ,00 per service call . Following further discussion, Trustee Fabish moved we accept the recommendation 2095 10/26/70 of Mr . Davis and authorize the maintenance of the Gas Lites three times a year by Grove Products . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously . Trustee Felten then stated he would declare a recess in order to permit Chief Smith to review the bids . He thanked the students for their interest in Village Government and Trustee Cimaglio also extended his con- gratulations to the students . 8 : 55 P .M . Recess 9 : 15 P .M . The meeting was reconvened. Police Car Bids Chief Smith presented the bids to the Board and stated he would recommend the award be made to Golf View Dodge . He further stated that the specifications conform to his request . Additionally , he will make the request for the 75% Federal Grant , thus the total cost to the Village for the cars willbe $ 5 , 886 . 70 . Trustee Fabish moved we accept the bid of Golf View Dodge and authorize the order to be placed. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. On roll call vote , the motion carried unanimously . QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Trustee Felten stated the prior to the Board entering into Executive Session, he would ask for Questions.:from the Audience , should anyone desire to leave the meeting while the Board is in Executive Session. Mr , Kiddie of the Park District questioned whether the Trustees are in receipt of a letter requesting a meeting between the Park District and Village Board . Mr . Kiddie was informed that the evening they requested was in con- flict with a hearing by the Zoning Board of Appeals and therefore a new date would have to be established. A November 5th date was set , pending confirmation by President Thompson . Trustee Gleeson moved the Board enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Discussing Personnel and Purchase of Property . Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 10/626/70 9 : 30 P .M . The Board left the Council Chambers to enter into Executive Session. 11 : 45 P .M . The Board of Trustees returned from Executive Session to continue the regularly scheduled meeting . 12 . Resolution R- 7O-32 Trustee Felten then read Resolution R- 70-32 being a Resolution extending the date of the contract with Midwest Securities up to and including November 2 , 1970 . Trustee Gleeson moved the Resolution be approved as submitted . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 13 . Resolution R- 70-33 Trustee Felten read Resolution R-70-33 being a Resolution confirming and ratifying the publication of the Notice of Redemption in the New York Bond Buyer . Trustee Armstrong moved Resolution R- 70-33 be approved as read. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . 14 . Resolution R- 70-34 Trustee Felten read Resolution R- 70-34 being a Resolution authorizing the Harris Trust & Savings Bank to cancel Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds , Series 1966 , dated May 1 , 1966 and numbered 131 to 156 inclusive , further authorizing the President and Clerk to execute the Purchase Agreement attached to the Option Agreement dated March 23 , 1970 by and between the Buffalo Utility Company and the Village of Buffalo Grove and further authorizing the President , Clerk and Treasurer to deposit the proceeds of the $4 ,000 ,000 . 00 Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds to Harris Trust & Savings Bank and draw checks in amounts required to pay off funds pursuant to the terms of the option and purchase agreements and further authorizing the President , Clerk and Treasurer to draw check on the above account for the purpose of making payment of $630 ,000 . 00 Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds Series 1966 dated May 1 , 1966 at par plus accrued interest to December 1 , 1970 , or such prior date as such bonds may be presented for payment . 2097 10/26/70 Trustee Cimaglio moved Resolution R- 70-34 be approved as read. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously . There being no further business before the Board and no Questions from the Audience , Trustee Armstrong moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously . Approximately 12 : 10 P .M . Respectfully submitted, ./01-e-et2i i ‘/d,-44t-ete-- Village Cit.er APPROVED this 7 � day of 1970 iillage:4d6nt Li