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1965-06-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGEOF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOS AND LAKE, HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1965 AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER, 150 N. RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The meeting was called to order at approximately 8 :15 P.M. The Clerk called the rolland the following were found present : President Farrington; Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Racette, Wilhelm, Lewis ABSENT: None Trustee Weiskopf moved the Board dispense with formalities. Trustee Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Request for bids for the purchase of a police car having been duly advertised for, the Clerk announced that two were received. The Clerk opened and read the bids. George Poole Ford quoted $2750.54 in accordance with the specifications submitted with the exception of substitution of a 55 amp alternator for the 60 amp. An additional $53.40 was quoted for a 60 amp alternator. The second bid was from Alexander and Company and was in the amount of $2990.00. Discussion followed regarding the need for the 60 amp alternator. Trustees Wilhelm and Racette felt additional bids from dealers other than Ford should be secured. Trustee Marsh stated it would mean an additional delay of three weeks or so. President Farrington questioned why a Ford was advertised for. Trustee Marsh stated he felt we had gotten good service from the other police cars. Following further comment, Trustee Marsh moved the' Board authorize the placing of the order with George Poole Ford for the delivery of a 1965 Ford in accordance with the specifications, pending final approval of the specifications, finance arrangements to be made at a later board meeting. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows : AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Weiskopf, Marsh, Lewis NAYS : Trustees Racette, Wilhelm President Farrington then read bids the Village Clerk had received for typewriters for her office. Trustee Racette moved the Board authorize an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the purchase of an IBM Typewriter and a Service Contract for the Village Clerk's Office. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. President Farrington announced that the School Board of District No. 21 is desirous of meeting with the Village Board on June 28th. There bring no dissension from Board members, the Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Mr. Tyler confirming June 28th at 8 :00 P.M. in the School Administration Building. -7 j ) - 2 - President Farrington then read a letter from the Governor's Office regarding National Flag Week and Let Freedom Ring Day, President Farrington then stated in accordance with the Governor's request he would proclaim July 4th as "Let Freedom Ring Day" in the Village of Buffalo Grove and if Father Ballweber consents, have the bells at St. Mary's ring for 4 minutes starting at 1:00 P.M. on July 4th. Discussion then followed regarding the Zoning Ordinance as proposed. Trustee Weiskopf felt it should be discussed and either approved or disapproved since it has been some time since the Plan Commission submitted it for the Board's final decision. Trustee Marsh stated that he is not in complete agreement with the basic concept of the new zoning ordinance. Trustees Racette and Huxhold felt the same way. President Farrington stated that since Trustee Lewis had not had an opportunity to peruse the ordinance and since neither the Engineer nor the Attorney were present at the meeting that it be held in abeyance until a later date. He stated a specific date will be set up when everyone canbe present to discuss the ordinance. Trustee Wilhelm then questioned when the Safety Bulletin will be ready for distribution. Trustee Marsh stated there was not a quorom at the last meeting therefore nothing could be voted on. Trustee Wilhelm then stated that since the bulletin is not ready it cannot serve the purpose of informing the people of the garbage ordinance again but he felt the Police should strictly enforce the ordinance governing "lids on garbage cans". He stated it is a real health hazard and feels it is important that people be ticketed since they do not seem to heed warnings. President Farrington asked that trustee Marsh post signs in the Police Station and Squad Cars regarding the strick enforcement of the ordinance regarding garbage cans and lids requrired therefor. There being no further business , Trustee Huxhold moved the meeting be adjourned. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. c-i :A/L Village er PENDING: Zoning Ordinance Scavenger Service Franchise I 1 47 7 /