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1970-11-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2098 11/2/70 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, NOVEMBER 2, 1970 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS . Prior to the regular meeting President Thompson announced that the efforts of 32 years came true this afternoon at 5 :00 P.M. wherein the Village of Buffalo Grove took title to the Buffalo Utility Company. President Thompson asked that the citizens of Buffalo Grove be patient and under- standing as it will take some time for the change over to take place. He stated there willbreplacement of equip- ment and repair work to better facilitate the citizens of the Village and give them the improved service they so richly deserve. President Thompson stated that tonight' s meeting would be somewhat shortened as he had been recently discharged from the hospital and also that the Village Attorney, Richard Raysa and Trustee Gleeson were still at the final closing for the purchase of the private utility. President Thompson then expressed his regrets and asked permission to leave. Trustee Armstrong moved that Senior Trustee Felten be appointed President Pro Tem in the absence of President Thompson. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Trustee Fabish moved that Norma Krolack be appointed Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of the Village Clerk, Rosalie L. Kaszubowski. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Senior Trustee Ken Felten called the meeting to order at approximately 8 :07 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, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio ABSENT: President Thompson, Village Clerk, Rosalie L . Kaszubowski, Richard Raysa, Village Attorney Also present : Mr . R. Brandon, Representative of Hattis Engineers 2099 11/2/70 Trustee Felten stated that he and the Board were very pleased in that after years of hard work the purchase of the private utility is at last a reality. He also stated that this is a historic day for the Village of Buffalo Grove and felt that we can now better serve the citizens of this Village. Trustee Felten commended President Thompson for his hard work and efforts for the past 31/2 years . 1. POLICE REPORT Trustee Felten read the Police Report for the month of September 1970. 2 . PLAN COMMISSION REPORT Trustee Felten recommended that in the absence of some of the board members the Plan Commission Report be tabled until the next regular board meeting. He also stated that the representatives of Buffalo Utility Company were not present due to the sale of the utility. Trustee Armstrong moved that the Plan Commission Report be tabled until the next regular board meeting. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 3 . PERSONNEL POLICY Trustee Armstrong moved to table until the next meeting in that Trustee Gleeson was not present with the additional information needed. It was noted that Mr. Theus also was not present. 4. BIDS FOR FIRE STATION/HEATING Trustee Armstrong moved to table bids until such time as the new plans from Hattis Engineers had been received. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 5. SALT FOR ICE REMOVAL Mr. William Davis, Director of Public Works submitted a memo- randum to the board requesting authorization to purchase salt for the coming winter season to maintain the streets of the Village. Trustee Cimaglio moved to grant Mr . Davis the authorization to purchase salt from the Morton Salt Company at $10.65 per ton. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2100 11/2/70 NEW BUSINESS Trustee Thorud announced there would be a special meeting of the Board of Health on Thursday, November 5 at 8 P.M. in the Municipal Building for the purpose of discussing violations. Village Clerk, Rosalie L. Kaszubowski and Village Attorney Richard Raysa arrived at 8 :12 P.M. Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8 :18 P.M. and announced that the Village of Buffalo Grove now owns the private utility. The negotiations were consummated at 4 :45 P.M. that after- noon. Trustee Gleeson commended Village Attorney, Richard Raysa for protecting the interests of the Village and all the work he did on its behalf. Trustee Gleeson also commended Mr. Ed Benjamin, Financial Consultant for the Village for his advice and council in this regard. Trustee Gleeson stated there would be a report on the entire matter submitted for the next board meeting. There being no questions from the audience and no further business before the Board, Trustee Fabish moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Village Clerk wt "Approved this 1!o day of i-(/e. , , 1970 Villag President Time : Approximately 8 :27 P.M.