1970-02-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1864
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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, FEBRUARY 2, 1970, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
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 Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish, Cimaglio
Absent: Trustees Felten, Gleeson
Also present were Richard Decker, Village Manager; Richard Raysa,
Village Attorney; and Murvyn Sisson of Hattis Engineers, Village
Engineers.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 19TH
Trustee Cimaglio moved that the minutes of January 19th be approved
as written. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Thorud, Fabish, Cimaglio, President Thompson
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Armstrong
ABSENT: Trustees Felten, Gleeson
The motion carried.
2 . CIVIL DEFENSE REPORT
The Civil Defense Report was then read by Mr. Decker, Civil Defense
Director. Discussion followed with Mr. Decker outlining some future
plans for the Civil Defense Department.
3. $4 MILLION BOND ISSUE
�./ Mr. Hugh Brogan of Northern Securities then informed the Board on
the status of the $4 million bond issue. He stated that Barcus,
Kindred and Company were unable to continue their committment to
sell the bond issue and would like to withdraw. Mr. Brogan stated
that Julien Collins wishes to continue with the sale. Mr. Raysa
informed the Board that a new contract would have to be executed
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with Julien Collins. Discussion followed.
OLD BUSINESS
4. COLANDAQ DEVELOPMENT
President Thompson stated that discussion on the Colandaq Development
would be deferred again as Mr. Kent, the representative of Colandaq,
was unable to attend tonight' s meeting.
5. CONTRACT WITH BUFFALO UTILITY COMPANY FOR CROSS CONNECTIONS
President Thompson stated that Mr. Raysa had received a revised
version of the contract with the Buffalo Utility Company for the
cross connections at 5 P.M. in the afternoon and that Mr. Raysa
had asked the Clerk to have copies made for the Board. Therefore,
there would be no discussion of the contract at the present time.
6. STREET LIGHTING AT GOLFVIEW TERRACE AND RAUPP BLVD.
Upon a query by Trustee Fabish, Mr. Decker stated that he had dis-
cussed the matter of the installation of street lighting at the
intersection of Golfview Terrace and Raupp Blvd. and also on
Golfview Terrace with Mr. Lambert of Commonwealth Edison Company
and it appears that a contract for such lights which Mr. Decker
signed has been lost. Mr. Decker stated that Mr. Lambert is pre-
paring another contract for signature at this time.
Further discussion followed on the feasibility of the Village
installing their own street lights and maintaining them.
NEW BUSINESS
7. RESOLUTION #R-70-4 -- BANK DEPOSITORIES
President Thompson then read Resolution #R-70-4 which is a resolution
naming bank depositories for the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Trustee Cimaglio moved that Resolution #R-70-4 be approved with a
correction on page 2 , changing the word "designed" in the first line
to the word "designated" . Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion.
Upon roll call , the motion carried unanimously.
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8. RESOLUTION #R-70-5 -- SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION AT HARRIS TRUST
AND SAVINGS BANK
President Thompson then read Resolution #R-70-5 which is a resolution
naming officers of the Village for the Harris Trust and Savings Bank.
Trustee Fabish moved that Resolution #R-70-5 be approved as read.
Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
`/ Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION #R-70-6 -- APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE TREASURER
President Thompson read Resolution #R-70-6 which is a resolution
naming RICHARD H. DECKER as the Village Treasurer. Upon a suggestion
by Mr. Decker, President Thompson included the following words in
the resolution: That no salary will be administered for this
position unless so designated by the President and Board of Trustees.
Trustee Thorud moved that Resolution #R-70-6 be approved as read
and amended. Trustee Cimaglio seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
the motion carried unanimously.
10. SOLICITATION REQUEST FROM SALVATION ARMY
President Thompson stated that the letter from the Salvation Army
is a request to conduct its ' annual Doughnut Day on Friday,
June 12th. Trustee Armstrong moved that the Board grant per-
mission to the Salvation Army to conduct its ' Doughnut Day on
June 12th and to waive the fees. Trustee Thorud seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
11. SOLICITATION REQUEST FROM ALSAC ST. JUDE CHILDREN' S RESEARCH
HOSPITAL
President Thompson stated that the letter from Alsac is a request
to conduct a Danny Thomas - Teenage March Against Leukemia during
the week of May 17-23, 1970.
Trustee Cimaglio moved that the Board grant permission to Alsac
to conduct a Teenage March during the week of May 17-23, 1970 and
to waive the usual fees. Trustee Armstrong seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
12 . FUTURE SOLICITATION REQUESTS
Trustee Cimaglio moved that in the future when requests to solicit
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funds are received they be given directly to the Police Department.
He stated that the Police Department should keep a schedule of such
requests and that the Police Department should then forward the re-
quest to the Board with a notation as to whether or not there would
be a conflict in the dates.
14. QUESTIONS FROM AUDIENCE
Mr. Heinrich stated that he noticed a Police Officer directing
traffic in front of General Car Care on Sunday and wondered if
the Village was paying for this service. Mr. Decker stated that
General Car Care paid for the services of the officer. Discussion
followed.
Upon a query by Mr. Heinrich, President Thompson stated that much
discussion had been had relative to installation of traffic signals
at the corner of the Ranch Mart Shopping Center.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Fabish moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Armstrong
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village Clerk
Approximately 9 P.M.
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APPROVED THIS /(� DAY OF , 1970.
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