1964-11-12 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE,
ILLINOIS , HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1964, AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
CENTER, 150 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:15 P.M. The Clerk
called the roll and the following were found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Ruesckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf,
Huxhold
ABSENT: Trustee Frank
Trustee Weiskopf moved formalities be dispensed with. Trustee Racette
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
Questioned as to how many bids had been received as a result of the
ad placed in the daily newspaper, the Clerk stated three(3) had been
received. The Clerk was theninstructed to open the bids. The following
prices were quoted:
Skoglund Brothers $2,275.00 + $20.00 for drain
Meridian Concrete $1,170.00 + $20.00 for drain
Robert Anderson $1,404.00 no quote for drain
A check in the amount of $120.00 representing 10% of the quote was
received from Meridian Concrete. Following discussion, Trustee Racette
moved the contract be awarded to Meridian Concrete for the curbing of the
parking lot in the park. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
John Hooper was instructed to call Meridian and prepare the necessary con=
tract for execution.
President Farrington then stated he wished to clear up a misconception
that money in the Vehicle Tax Fund and Motor Fuel Tax Fund are surplus
funds. He stated they are earmarked for specific purposes and can be
used only for those purposes.
A lengthy discussion on the pros and cons of leaving the washroom facili-
ties open in the park building during the day, without anyone being presen
followed. Following discussion, Trustee Racette moved the washrooms be
locked unless there is adult supervision in the building. Trustee Huxhold
seconded the motion. Trustee Weiskopf stated he thought it should be
left to the discretion of the Park Commissioner. Trustee Racette so
amended his motion. Following questions on the wording of the motion
Trustee Racette withdrew his original motion and moved the locking or
unlocking of the washroom facilities during the day be left to the
discretion of the Park Commissioner. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Racette, Huxhold, Weiskopf, President Farrington
NAYS: Trustees Rueckel, Marsh
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There being no further discussion, Trustee Rueckel moved the meeting
be adjourned. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously
carried.
Time: Approximately 9:05 P.M.
VI CLERK