1959-02-09 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH,
1959, AT 8:00 P.M. , IN THE OFFICE OF BUFFALO GROVE
HOME BUILDERS, INC. AND U. S. POSTOFFICE SUB-STATION,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
A special meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held
pursuant to notice.
The President called the meeting to order. On roll call the
following were found present:
President Clohesey; Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Miller, Barr, Frank
and McGahan
Absent: None
Lt. Christensen reported that he and Chief of Police Dick had
gone to George C. Poole, Inc., had gone over the bid with them
and were satisfied that this was the best buy they could obtain.
He said they suggested the automatic transmission instead of the
standard as specified in the bid. Thereupon, a discussion was
had on whether or not the emergency vehicle should have an auto-
matic or straight transmission. Lt. Christensen further stated
that upon looking at the colors that both he and Chief Dick preferred
the red rather than a metallic gray and said they felt that for an
emergency vehicle the red would be a more appropriate color.
Following the discussion, Trustee Frank moved that the emergency
vehicle be purchased from George C. Poole, Inc ., on the basis of
its original bid, except that the color of the vehicle be red instead
of gray, for the delivered price of $2199.00. Trustee Miller seconded
the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Miller, Barr, Frank and McGahan
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank moved that Resolution No. 0-59-1 be passed, which
resolution will authorize the President and Treasurer to execute
the necessary papers at the Wheeling State Bank for a loan in the
amount of $2200.00, to finance the automobile for 24 months at 4%
interest. Trustee McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the
vote was as follows :
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Miller, Barr, Frank and McGahan
NAYS: None
Trustee Frank moved that the Treasurer be authorized to pay
whatever difference there may be between the amount of the loan
from the Wheeling State Bank and the purchase price. Trustee
McGahan seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Miller, Barr, Frank and McGahan
NAYS: None
Trustee McGahan moved that Trustee Dorner be authorized to
purchase insurance to cover the emergency vehicle . Trustee
Miller seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Trustees Dorner, McHugh, Miller, Barr, Frank and McGahan
NAYS: None
Lt . Christensen stated that delivery of the vehicle would be in
about 3 weeks .
Trustee McGahan moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee McHugh
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
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Village lerk