MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GURNEE VILLAGE BOARD

DECEMBER 6, 1976

GURNEE MUNICIPAL BUILDING

Meeting called to order at 8:07 p.m., by President Welton.

Answering present to roll: Yost, Glogovsky, Berdahl, Leable, Bratzke, and Johnson. Absent: None.

Other Officials present: Robert Trigg - Village Administrator. W. Howard Swanson - Village Attorney. Richard Klein - Supt. of Public Works.

Johnson moved, seconded by Glogovsky to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 29, 1976, as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

Administrator Trigg read a letter from the I.D.O.T. in relation to the State traffic signal problem at Rts. 132 and 21. The dept. has made adjustments to cut down the advanced green intervals for east bound on Rt. 132, and northbound on Rt. 21, and felt this should improve the operation of that intersection. Traffic volume counts were taken at Delany Road and Rt. 41. The data was reviewed and it was determined that an advanced left turn arrow indication for southbound on Delany Road would improve the operation at that intersection. They stated that they would add this intersection to their proposed traffic signal modifications list and work will be performed as funds become available.

A notice was received from the Greyhound Bus Lines informing the Village that they have filed with the I.C.C. for bus service to Marriott's Great America, from Chicago.

A letter was received from the I.M.L. in relation to rotating the location of the annual conference. For 1977-78 the conference has already been confirmed with the Conrad Hilton in Chicago. As soon as adequate facilities exist in the down state location they will locate the conference at that site.

A letter was received from Dr. Calvin Leader, Supt. of Warren Township High School, complimenting Chief Dada and Porter on work that they did on the recent problem at the High School.

E.P.A. notice was received in relation to the new federal regulations concerning drinking water which go into effect on June 24, 1977. A seminar will be held January 24, 1977, at the College of Lake County, and Supt. Klein will attend.

Administrator Trigg reported on the need of a data processing firm for sewer and water billing. After researching the matter Admin. Trigg and Trustee Yost~s committee on billing procedures recommended the firm of Geisler, Doyle, Pettengill & Company. Yost moved, seconded by Johnson to approve contracting Geisler, Doyle, Pennengill & Company, of Waukegan for data processing services for sewer and water billing, in the amount of $2,100.00 a year. Roll call, Ayes: Yost, Glogovsky, Berdahl, Leable, Bratzke, and Johnson. All ayes. Motion carried.

Administrator Trigg reported on a five hour water shutoff on Dec. 5, at Hoerner Box for the purpose of the installation of the pressure reduction valve.

Yost moved, seconded by Leable to approve contracting R.E. Allen, Certified Surveyors for acquiring the sewer easements needed for the westside sewer trunk line for an estimated cost of $1,500.00. Roll call, Ayes: Yost, Glogovsky, Berdahl, Leable, Bratzke, and Johnson. All ayes. Motion carried.

Administrator Trigg announced receiving the layout for the proposed parking lot expansion for the Marriott Theme Park.

Johnson moved, seconded by Leable to approve the purchase of a truck load of 10 & 12" storm sewer pipe from John Mansville at an approx. cost of ~2,400.00, and to Proceed with installation of the Magnolia ditch and sewer project. Roll call, Ayes: Yost, Glogovsky, Berdahl, Leable'-e, Bratzke, and Johnson. A11 ayes. Motion carried.

Berdahi moved, seconded by Yost to approve the purchase of 400' of 12" culvert and misc. bands, from Armco Steel, in the amount of $1,425.a0. Roll call, Ayes: Yost, Berdahl, Leable, Bratzke Johnson, an~ Glogovsky. All ayes. Motion carried.

Leable moved, seconded by Yost to approve $360.Q0 for expenses ~or building inspector, Tom Dixon to attend the BOCA Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 3-7, 1977. Roll call, Ayes: Yost, Glogovsky, Berdahl, Leable, Bratzke, and Johnson. All ayes. Motion carried.

Johnson moved, seconded by Yost to approve ~375.Q0 for expenses for Sergeant Ratliff to attend the Police Supervision Training in Champaign, on December 6 thru the 17, 1976. Roll call, Ayes Yost, Glogovsky, Berdahl, Leable, Bratzke, and Johnson. A11 ayes. Motion carried.

Administrator Trigg announced testing has been completed for a new police officer and a selection should be made by next week.

Leable moved, seconded by Yost to approve the payroll for the two weeks ending November 2~ 76, in the amount of $17,361.05, and to transfer to the payroll fund per journal. Roll call, Ayes: Yost, Glogovsky; Berdahl, Leable, Bratzke, and Johnson. All ayes. Motion carried.

Johnson moved, seconded by Glogovsky to approve paying Talman Pontiac for three new police squad cars at a cost of $~,33Q.00 each, less trade in of $650.00, for a total of $12,340.00. Roll call, Ayes: Yost, Glogovsky, Berdahl, Leable, Bratzke, and Johnson. All ayes. Motion carried.

A meeting on the proposed police building will be held on Thursday, December 9, 1976 at 12 noon at the Village Hall.

John Sloan, Attorney for Dr. Hudson was present at the Board Meeting to answer questions from the Board as they reviewed the annexation agreement, for property located on the northside of Rt. 132, and west of Dilleys Road at the Tollway. No officials action was taken but Mayor Welton requested the Developers meet with school and park district representatives to get their input-t on the proposed agreement.

The Board agreed to meet on December 13 and 20 for regular Board Meetings, but not to meet on December 27th, due to the Holidays.

Johnson moved, seconded by Yost to adjourn at 9:05 p.m., until Monday December 13, 1976 at 8:00 p.m.. All ayes. Motion carried.

Deborah K. Schmidt

Village Clerk