1970-01-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1857
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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, STATE
OF ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1970, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
CENTER, 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8: 00 P.M. All present
stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called the
roll and the following were present:
President Thompson; Trustees Felten, Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio
Absent: Trustees Gleeson, Armstrong (Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8: 15 P.M)
Also present was Murvyn Sissonof Hattis Engineers, Village Engineers.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 5TH
Trustee Felten moved that the minutes of January 5th be approved as
published. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the
motion carried unanimously.
2. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT
The President stated that the Plan Commission report contains their
minutes of their meeting and certain recommendations pertaining to
the updating of the Comprehensive Plan. The President suggested that
their recommendations be passed on to the Village Manager and that
he report to the Board at his earliest convenience as to the feasibility
of such a project. Discussion followed.
Mr. Berth, Plan Commission Chairman, stated that their initial goal
is to get some funds allocated for some immediate short term con-
sulting work. He further stated that he had contacted several firms
in regard to this matter to get prices, etc.
3. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Discussion followed on the possibility of the Village ' s enacting a
sprinkling ordinance. Trustee Fabish stated that his Traffic and
Safety Committee his starting some research on a sprinkling ordinance
at the present time.
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The President stated that the committee ' s suggestion relative to
a traffic survey should be forwarded to Mr. Decker so that a cost
study can be made and possibly worked into the budget.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
There were a total of 8, 135 hours logged by the Police Department
for the quarter ending December, 1969.
5. $4 MILLION BOND ISSUE
Mr. Iverson of Barcus, Kindred and Company reported to the Board on
the status of the sale of the $4 million bond issue and stated that
so far the bonds have not been sold. Discussion followed.
Trustee Gleeson arrived at 8: 15 P.M.
6: WHEELING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
President Thompson announced that the Village Attorney and the
Village Manager were not at the Board meeting because they were
attending the Wheeling Township Board of Supervisors meeting at
Wheeling High School as representatives of the Village.
OLD BUSINESS
7. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR BUFFALO GROVE DAYS
Trustee Felten stated that while he is appreciative of receiving
the financial report for Buffalo Grove Days, he would like to see
a more detailed report and would contact Mr. Rubino. The President
stated that the Board would defer to Trustee Felten until he has
time to contact Mr. Rubino.
In response to a query by Trustee Thorud, Trustee Felten stated
that the Jaycees themselves appoint the Chairman for Buffalo Grove
Days and that the Board would have to decide as to whether or not
they will ask the Jaycees to handle it again. Trustee Gleeson
suggested that the Jaycees handle it on a break even basis without
General Fund money.
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NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION #R-70-3 -- BANK RESOLUTION
President Thompson then read Resolution #R-70-3 which is a bank
resolution authorizing the signatures at the Wheeling Trust &
Bank.
Trustee Cimaglio moved that Resolution #R-70-3 be approved as read.
Trustee Fabish seconded the motion and upon roll call, the motion
carried unanimously.
9. PROPOSED FINANCE DEPARTMENT ORDINANCE
President Thompson stated that the Village Attorney had presented
a revised Finance Department ordinance and that there are several
questions involved. He further stated that this would be on the
agenda for the next regular meeting.
10. UTILITY EASEMENTS IN SIDE YARDS
In response to a query by Mrs. Phyllis Rose of 930 Twisted Oak
Lane, President Thompson stated that there can be utility easements
in the side yards.
11. PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING -- RICHARD BROWN CONDOMINIUMS
Mr. Berth, Plan Commission Chairman, stated that he would like to
extend an official invitation to the members of the Board to attend
the Plan Commission Public Hearing re Richard Brown Condominiums.
The President stated that the audience at the hearing should be
notified that this matter will be on the agenda for the next regular
Board meeting for a decision. He further stated that no hearing
is required to be held by the Corporate Authorities on the matter
and that he would ask that Mr. Berth announce that fact.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Cimaglio moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village O4erk
Approximately 8:45 P.M.
APPROVED THIS (2 DAY OF; �-� �.� , 1970.
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