HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/05/1961 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS,
HELD ON JUNE 5, 1961
The following notice was directed to-the President, Attorney and all
Trustees on June 2, 1961: "Pursuant to an agreement by the Board at
the Regular Meeting May 22, 1961, you are hereby notified of a Special
Meeting to be held at the Ira L. Rupley School on Monday, June 5, 1961
at 8:00 PPI for the purpose of discussing the Appropriation Ordinance."
On Saturday June 33 1961 the above named persons were notified by the
Clerk that there was no room available at the Rupley School for use of
the Board and that arrangements had been made to meet at Ridge School.
The President and Trustees were also notified by the Clerk on June 4, 1961
that Trustee Zettek had a matter regarding an expenditure by the Fire
Dept. that he requested approval to discuss at the meeting on June 52 1961.
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:17 PM at the
Ridge School and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll
being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Hartshorn,
Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Also present at this
meeting was Fire Chief John A. Mergens.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the
Board dispense with the usual order of business and proceed to the business
at hand. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Zettek stated that during sub-committee discussion regarding
1961-62 appropriations, members of said committee agreed to incorporate
in the proposed Appropriation Ordinance the amount of $1200.00 to cover
expenses for the following request of the Fire Dept. :
Reimbursement for loss of income, room and board, and travel expense
for six men of the Fire Dept. to attend the 37th annual program at
the Illinois Fire College at Urbana, I11.0 under the sponsorship of
the University of Illinois; Division of University Extension in
cooperation with the Illinois Fire Service Organizations and agenciesi
Trustee Zettek stated further that at the time the request was made it was
expected that this program would be held in July or August, however, Chief
Mergens had informed Trustee Zettek that the dates are June 12,13,14,15thj,
and that expenses have now been requested as follows: approximately
$950.00 to cover loss of income, travel expenses, and room and board, for
six men.
Chief Mergens stated that this school offers a tremendous program and while
it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended and provides excellent
training for the men. There are a total of 10 classes offered and each
of the 6 men would attend a different class with the possible exception
of more than 1 man attending a class in which more than one interpretation
would be beneficial.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the
Board authorize the expenditure of not more than $1000.00 for expenses of
6 men of the Fire Dept. to attend the Illinois Fire College June 12 thru
June 15th, 1961. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll and
upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon,
Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Young that the
meeting be adjourned for Committee-of-the-whole discussion of the
Appropriation Ordinance,, The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried, and the meeting
adjourned at 8:48 PM.
Eleanor G. Turner
Clerk
Approved:
James R. G37son Special 6-5-61
President