1968-06-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 1322
6/17/68
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR SESSION OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, STATE OF ILLINOIS,
HELD MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1968, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. ,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
The President called the meeting to order at 8:30 P.M. The Clerk called the
l roll and the following were found present:
�J President Thompson; Trustees Wilhelm, Lewis, Felten, Gleeson, Thorud
Absent: Trustee Huxhold
1. BUFFALO UTILITY COMPANY'S LACK OF RESTORATION OF PARKWAYS
Trustee Thorud stated that Buffalo Utility Company has made many excavations
to replace pipes in the Village parkways and have been requested to restore
the areas which they dug up and so far they have failed to comply. He asked
Attorney Raysa if under Ordinance #0-66-1, which is the Streets and Sidewalks
Ordinance, we would have any recourse. Attorney Raysa stated that he will
write the Buffalo Utility Company a letter stating that we will charge them
with violations under Ordinance #0-66-1 if they do not restore the parkways.
Trustee Wilhelm was directed to furnish a list of the parkways to the Attorney.
2. MUNICIPAL BUILDING
President Thompson stated that the Board is ready to go over the specifications
for the new Municipal Building with Joseph Raccu4lia, the architect. The
President asked Mr. Raccuglia to tell the Board the various steps:;they will
have to go through to arrive at the stage where bids can be let. Mr. Raccuglia
stated that drawings will tentatively be ready by August 1st and bids can be
received by September 1st, with construction possibly a week or two after that.
If construction starts on time, the Building can be ready for occupancy by
March 1st. Mr. Raccuglia stated that the first stage would be to get together
with the various department heads and see if there are any recommended changes.
President Thompson stated that this is the reason for this meeting and that
all department heads are present.
Much discussion was then held relative to the positions of the various offices
within the Municipal Building.
Mr. Raccuglia stated that he would draw additional plans with the changes
requested by the department heads and possibly be ready for further discussion
by Tuesday, June 25th. The President discussed the date with the Board and
a meeting was set up for 8 P.M. on Tuesday, June 25th. The President asked
the department heads and Board members to be present at that meeting but that
if they couldn't make it they should drop the Village Clerk a note so that the
rest of the officials can make sure that the requested changes are in the plans.
3. DISMISSAL OF JOHN HOOPER, VILLAGE ENGINEER
President Thompson stated that in an executive session held tonight, discussion
was held on a decision of the Presidents and the Board was informed by the
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Attorney that this matter should be brought up in open session as far as a
motion was concerned. Under the circumstances, the President stated that he
could see no reason for changing his mind and would dismiss the Village
Engineer, John Hooper, and ask that the Board concur in this action.
There was no motion forthcoming from the members of the Board.
President Thompson stated that since there is no motion to uphold the
decision of the President, so be it.
4. TABULATION OF BIDS -- LAKE COUNTY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Trustee Wilhelm asked the Village Engineer if he had tabulated the bids for
the Lake County Sewage Treatment Plant. Mr. Hooper stated that he is still
negotiating to try to shave some cost off the bids.
Discussion was held relative to the financing of the Lake County Sewage
Treatment Plant.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wilhelm moved that the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Gleeson seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Village Clk
Approximately 10:11 P.M.
APPROVED THIS•-N `- DAY OF
Village ident