1970-11-23 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2111
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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 23, 1970, AT
THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE,
ILLINOIS .
The meeting was called 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:
President Thompson; Trustees Felten, Thorud, Armstrong,
Fabish, Cimaglio
ABSENT: Trustee Gleeson
Also present were Arnold Seaberg of Hattis Engineers .
Village Attorney Raysa arrived later .
1 . Minutes of November 9 , 1970
Trustee Felten moved the minutes of the meeting of November
9 , 1970 be approved as submitted. Trustee Cimaglio seconded
the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried
unanimously.
2 . Minutes of November 16, 1970
Trustee Cimaglio moved the minutes of the meeting of November
16 , 1970 be approved as submitted. Trustee Felten seconded
the motion and upon roll call vote the motion carried
unanimously .
3. Warrant # 203
President Thompson read Warrant # 203 being the General Fund
Warrant . Trustee Felten moved that Warrant # 203 in the
amount of $ 28 , 281 . 83 be approved for payment . Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion
carried unanimously.
4 . Warrant #79
President Thompson read Warrant #79 being the Waterworks
Warrant . Trustee Fabish moved that Warrant #79 in the amount
of $43, 206 .67 be approved for payment . Trustee Cimaglio
seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the motion
carried unanimously.
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5 . Report of Police Department
President Thompson noted receipt of a report from the
Police Department citing fines collected and complaints
handled during the month of October.
OLD BUSINESS
6 . Street Sweeper
Discussion followed concerning the purchase of a street
sweeper for theVillage. Trustee Cimaglio moved the
discussion be removed from table . Trustee ; abish seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Thereupon, President Thompson stated that Trustee Gleeson
had telephoned to state that funding would be available
for the purchase of the street sweeper . Trustee Cimaglio
moved the Board authorize the expenditure of $6, 500 . 00
for the purchase of a street sweeper as per the bid of
the Schuster Equipment Company. Trustee Fabish seconded
the motion and upon roll call the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Felten, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio
NAYS: None
7 . Babiarz - Proposed Annexation
President Thompson then read Ordinance 0-70-36 being an
Ordinance approving a Pre-annexation agreement. In
connection therewith, Trustee Armstrong asked that the
changes to the agreement be read. Thereupon, President
Thompson read the entire pre-annexation agreement.
Discussion ensued concerning several sections and Mr . Loftus ,
attorney for Mr . Babiarz , objected to the language used
concerning beneficiaries of the trust . Since the Village
Attorney was not present, it could not be determined why
he had written the agreement in such a manner .
Thereupon, Trustee Cimaglio moved further discussion be
tabled until clarification can be obtained . Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously upon roll
call vote .
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8 . Final Acceptance - Strathmore 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 and 8
President Thompson then stated he would deviate from the
Order of Business and consider the request from Levitt $
Sons for approval of Units 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 and 8 in the
Strathmore Subdivision. Letters from Hattis Engineers
( and Levitt & Sons were noted, as well as receipt of a
check for the inspection fees . Thereupon, Trustee
Armstrong moved Units 4 , 5 ,6 , 7 and 8 be accepted. Trustee
Cimaglio seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the
motion carried unanimously. Letters will be written to
the Financial Institutions releasing funds held in
escrow for the improvements .
8: 55 P .M. President Thompson declared a recess
9: 10 P .M. The meeting was reconvened.
9 . Proposed Amendment to Liquor Control Ordinance
President Thompson then read Trustee Felten 's proposed
amendment to the Liquor Control Ordinance . It concerned
rescinding Class "A" and increase in fees for all other
classifications . It also established another classification
to allow specific organizations to dispense liquor for
one day only, not to exceed three such permits per year.
Trustee Felten moved the recommendation be given to the
Attorney for his review. Trustee Fabish seconded the
motion and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously .
President Thompson stated that he would notify the owners
of the Bowling Alley which is presently licensed under
Class "A", when the amendment was brought before the Board
for discussion so that they could present their views .
10 . Cambridge Gas Lights
Trustee Cimaglio moved the Village Accept the three
remaining gas lights as per Mr . Davis ' memo in the
Cambridge Subdivision . Trustee Felten seconded the motion
and upon roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.
The Clerk was instructed to inform Mr . Brown that the
lights had been accepted.
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11 . Proposed Animal Ordinance
Trustee Armstrong moved to table the proposed Ordinance
pending the arrival of the Village Attorney . Trustee
Felten seconded the motion and upon roll call vote the
motion carried unanimously.
12 . Corrective Amendment - Gerschefske Annexation
President Thompson then read Ordinance 0-70-37 being
an Ordinance amending the annexation Ordinance concerning the
Gerschefske Annexation. There was an error in the legal
description and had to be corrected. Trustee Felten
moved Ordinance 0-70-37 be approved. Trustee Cimaglio
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Attorney Raysa arrived at the meeting.
President Thompson questioned Mr . Raysa concerning the
Babiarz agreement . Mr . Raysa stated he had talked to
Mr . Loftus and informed him that he was drafting the
agreement in that way . President Thompson asked that
Mr . Raysa again contact Mr . Loftus to resolve the differences .
13 . Animal Ordinance
Trustee Felten moved that the proposed Animal Ordinance
be removed from table . Trustee Armstrong seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
President Thompson read the corrections that were made
to the Ordinance and stated its number would be 0-70-38 .
Trustee Armstrongrmved that Ordinance 0-70-38 be approved
as corrected. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion.
Discussion following dealt with the inclusion of licensing
cats . Trustee Thorud and Trustee Felten felt the Ordinance
should include cats as well as dogs . Mr . Raysa stated
that the statutes do not provide for the licensing of cats .
Following a lengthy discussion the Clerk called the roll
and the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio
NAYS: Trustees Felten, Thorud
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President Thompson stated that Trustees Felten and Thorud
should present an amendment concerning cats to be discussed
at a later date . Trustee Thorud stated he felt the ordinance
should be the same and as restrictive as the one for dogs .
14 . Request/Boy Scout Troop #43
President Thompson read a request from Boy Scout Troop #43
requesting permission to solicit for the sale of safety
flares throughout the Village . Trustee Cimaglio moved
permission be granted with a waiver of fee . Trustee Fabish
seconded the motion . Trustee Felten felt the Village should
not give permission for the sale of flares without proper
adult supervision. Following discussion the Clerk called
the roll and the vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio
NAYS: Trustees Felten, Thorud
It was stated that the Village was not sanctioning the sale
of the safety flares but was merely granting permission
for the solicitation without the payment of the required
fee .
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.
Time: Approximately 10 : 00 P .M.
Respectfully submitted,
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APPROVED this -day of , 1970 .
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