1970-04-13 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1931
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MINUTES OF THE 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, APRIL 13, 1970, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BLVD. ,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Thompson appointed Norma Krolack as Clerk pro tem and asked that
the Board concur, The motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously.
The President called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M. All present stood
and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk called the roll and the
v following were present:
President Thompson: Trustees, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud, Armstrong, Fabish,
Cimaglio, Village Manager, R. H. Decker, Village
Attorney, Richard Raysa.
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANT NUMBER 185.
Warrant Number 185 in the amount of $21,478.43 was read by Trustee
Gleeson. Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #185 be approved as read.
Trustee Thorud seconded the motion.
Trustee Fabish stated he liked the warrant the way it was done previously
as it was more detailed. Trustee Gleeson stated that this is merely a summary,
and breakdown of all accounts can be checked in the books at the office.
Trustee Gleeson also stated that we are trying to minimize the typing of
the warrant as it gets too extensive with reference to paper and xeroxing, etc.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
2. WARRANT NUMBER 62.
Warrant Number 62 in the amount of $32,455.75 was read by Trustee Gleeson.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #62 by approved as read. Trustee Thorud
seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
3. WARRANT NUMBER 28.
Warrant Number 28 in the amount of $774.54 was read by Trustee Gleeson.
Trustee Gleeson moved that Warrant #28 be approved as read. Trustee Thorud
seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
4. VILLAGE MANAGER REPORT/CAMP FIRE GIRLS. b..b-c: 7D-fS
President Thompson read the Village Manager' s recommendation with
reference to the Camp Fire Girls using the Council Chambers for their
ceremonial to be held on April 28, 1970. The Village Manager recommended
that the Village Board give favorable consideration to their request and
authorization be given for the use of the building for this once a year
important ceremony. Trustee Fabish moved that the Camp Fire Girls be allowed
to use the Council Chamber on April 28, 1970. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
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5. REVISED STREET LIGHT LOCATIONS-BALLANTRAE. ,cx 7cs-J&
President Thompson stated that the Village Manager made recommendations
to forward referenced plans to the Public Improvements Committee for their
review. Trustee Gleeson moved that the plans be forwarded to the Public
Improvements Committee for review. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion.
Discussion followed. The motion carried.
6. RESURFACING ST. MARY'S PARKWAY/BERNARD DRIVE/MFT.
President Thompson read the Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and
Highways by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code. Trustee Fabish
made a motion to approve the Resolution. Discussion followed. Upon roll
call the motion was passed unanimously.
President Thompson also read the Notice to Bidders.
7. CAMBRIDGE DRAINAGE.
Discussion reference the estimated completion of the retention basin.
Trustee Fabish stated that he would like to organize a meeting with the
Wheeling Village Board and have discussions with reference to our mutual
community problems. President Thompson requested that Trustee Fabish
make up an outline regarding the subjects that should be discussed so
there will be some format to go by. President Thompson then stated he
would speak to President Scanlon and try to arrange a meeting with both
boards present.
8. WATER CONTROL ORDINANCE 70-5.
The Village Manager gave his report with reference to last year' s
records on water usage during hot weather. Mr. Decker recommended that
we restrict sprinkling on Friday in lieu of Monday. Discussion followed.
President Thompson stated that the committee should study the ordinance
for any revisions. The ordinance was tabled until the next board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
9. MILL CREEK SUBDIVISION STREET LIGHTING.- # '7O /1
The Village Manager recommended that subject plans and specifications
be forwarded to the Public Improvement Committee for their perusal. The
motion was made and seconded and passed unanimously.
10. AGREEMENT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND BUILDINGS, STATE OF ILLINOIS
AND VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE - REGARDING DUNDEE ROAD AND ARLINGTON
HEIGHTS ROAD.
The Village Manager recommended that subject agreement be accepted
for record and tabled for one week for review. Trustee Cimaglio moved
that the agreement be tabled for one week. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
11. ZONING MAP.
Tabled until the next meeting.
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12. AGREEMENT - BUFFALO GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT
President Thompson called on the Village Manager to comment on
the referenced agreement . The Village Manager stated that the Village
Attorney made up an agreement per his instructions after he had obtained
the necessary financing through the Wheeling bank. The Village Manager
read the letter from the Village Attorney along with the Agreement.
After a meeting with the Fire Department, the Village Manager stated
that the Fire Department has found it unacceptable. Chief Winter was
-'. given an opportunity to present his views and comments.
Chief Winter stated that when the multi-family developments were pre-
sented to the Village for approval, it was noted by the Fire Department
that an aerial truck would be needed for protection. The Fire District
did not have the money to buy this truck. It was then decided to ask the
builders for a donation toward purchase of the truck. Chief Winter
stated that he did not learn until the truck had been delivered that the
Village did not have funds to pay for it. The Fire Department tried to
obtain funds but were unsuccessful. Chief Winter stated that even though
the Village was successful in obtaining the funds he does not feel that
the Department can afford to make the first year':S payments. The Fire
Department would like written indication that the Village Board would take
any monies coming from the two developments to be used to pay for the truck.
Lengthy Discussion followed.
Letter and agreement were tabled until the next board meeting.
13. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
President Thompson called for Mr. James Schrader or his representative.
At the last Board meeting he was asked to verify President Thompson' s
statements. Since Mr. Schrader was not present he will be placed on the
agenda for next week.
14. BUFFALO GROVE DAYS.
President Thompson appointed Trustee Felten as Temporary Chairman
for Buffalo Grove Days. Trustee Cimaglio moved and Trustee Gleeson
seconded the motion that the Board concur in this appointment. The motion
carried unanimously.
15. SUGGESTION FROM TRUSTEE GLEESON
Trustee Gleeson suggested that to alleviate any disturbing noise.
from the hall that the doors to the council chamber be closed after the
start of the meeting.
16. ADJOURNMENT.
1 V Trustee Cimaglio moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 P.M. Trustee
Gleeson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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