1958-09-11 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE M[ LIAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
11TH, 1958, at 8:00 P.M. , IN THE OFFICE OF BUFFALO
GROVE HOME BUILDERS, INC. AND U. S. POSTOFFICE SUB-
STATION, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the
following were found present:
President Clohesey; Trustees Miller, Dorner, Frank and McGahan.
Absent: Trustees McHugh and Conti.
The President announced that a quorum was present.
Trustee Dorner moved that the minutes of the previous meeting
held on August 13, 1958 be approved. Trustee Miller seconded the
motion and it was unanimously carried.
The Treasurer gave his report, and read Warrant #6. Trustee Miller
moved that Warrant #6 be approved for payment out of the general
fund. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote
was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, McGahan, Frank
NAYS: None
The President presented a request from Illinois Bell Telephone
Company to do certain work. Trustee Miller moved that the Illinois
Bell Telephone Company be granted permission to do certain work
as indicated on Plan No. R.O. 86146, dated 8-29-58. Trustee Dorner
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follow,:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, McGahan, Frank
NAYS: None
There followed a discussion on vehicle license tags for 1959.
After discussion the matter was tabled for the next meeting.
The President then called for reports from the standing committees.
Trustee McHugh, Finance - absent
Trustee Miller, Building - no report
Trustee Conti, Zoning - absent
Trustee Frank, Public Safety. Trustee Frank reported on the
liability insurance on a vehicle to be used as a police car.
Trustee Frank then presented a bid (Doc. #15) from North Shore
Rambler Sales on the purchase of a 1959 Rambulance Squad (combin-
ation squad car and ambulance) with the equipment as specified in
the bid, for the delivered price of $2635.00, to be used as an
emergency vehicle. After discussion, the matter was tabled for
consideration by the Board.
Trustee Frank stated that he had had a meting with Joseph A.
Downey, Chief Director of Civil Defense in Cook County, re the
procedure to be followed in setting up a civilian defense organiza-
tion. A discussion followed during which Mr. Norbert Rogers was
recommended for the position of Director since he has had experience
in civilian defense. He was telephoned and asked to come to the
meeting.
Trustee Frank then called upon Mr. Arthur Dick, who reported on
timing devices to be installed on Buffalo Grove Road. He recommended
the use of an electric timing device which would cost $590.00 rather
than radar, which would cost $1400.00. Discussion was had re the
purchase of used equipment.
The President then appointed Arthur Dick as Village Marshall, ex
officio Chief of Police , to act until May 1, 1959. Trustee Dorner
moved that the appointment be approved. Trustee McGahan seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, McGahan, Frank.
NAYS: None.
The President instructed Mr. Dick to carry no arms whatsoever
until such time as he has enrolled in an accredited police school,
presents a certificate to the Board that he has qualified, and
receives further instructions from the Board. His duties for the
present will be to police the district and, if necessary, enlist
the aid of the Sheriff' s Police.
Trustee Dorner moved that the Chief of Police be authorized to
spend up to $100.00 for uniforms and accessories. Trustee Frank
seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, McGahan, Frank.
NAYS: None
The President appointed Norbert Rogers as Director of Civil Defense.
Trustee McGahan moved that the appointment of Norbert Rogers as
Director of Civil Defense be approved. Trustee Dorner seconded the
motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, McGahan, Frank.
NAYS: None
Trustee Dorner, Streets - no report.
Trustee McGahan on future planning. He stated that he is working
on an ordinance for the planning and development of the Village,
and hopes to submit it at the next meeting.
Trustee Frank moved that the Village Treasurer be ex-officio
Village Collector. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll
call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, McGahan, Frank.
NAYS: None.
Trustee Frank moved that Ordinance No. 0-58-19, being an ordinance
to annex the easterly 1/2 of Buffalo Grove Road from the northern
limits of the Village to the southern limits of the Village be
passed. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, Miller, McGahan, Frank and President
Clohesey.
NAYS: None.
There being no other business to come before the meeting, Trustee
McGahan moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Dorner seconded
the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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Clerk
Time: 10:00 P.M.
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