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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS,MONDAY,APRIL 19,2021
CALL TO ORDER
President Sussman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman;Trustees Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,
and Pike. Trustee Smith was absent.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager;Patrick Brankin,Village Attorney;Jenny Maltas,Deputy Village
Manager;Chris Stilling,Deputy Village Manager;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Evan Michel,
Management Analyst;Mike Skibbe,Director of Public Works;Brett Robinson,Director of Purchasing;Fire Chief
Baker and Police Chief Casstevens.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Weidenfeld,to approve the minutes of the March 15,2021 Regular Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 -Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Stein,seconded by Weidenfeld,to approve the minutes of the April 5,2021 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 -Smith
• Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1327
Mr. Robinson read Warrant#1327. Moved by Johnson,seconded by Weidenfeld,to approve Warrant#1327 in the
amount of$5,707,060.36 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 -Smith
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Sussman and Trustee Johnson read a Proclamation recognizing and remembering former Village Trustee
DeAnn Glover for her years of dedicated service to the entire Buffalo Grove Community. DeAnn Glover's legacy
of community services is an indelible inspiration for all those who seek to make the Village of Buffalo Grove a
strong and more vibrant community.
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`./ President Sussman introduced Resolution No.2021-11 extending Executive Order 2021-04.
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposed resolution.
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Resolution No.2021-11,extending Executive Order
2021-04. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 -Smith
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Chief Baker reviewed the credentials of Anthony Shin and Austin Eaton,the newest firefighters for the Buffalo
Grove Fire Department. FF/PM Anthony Shin had his badge pinned on by his father,Paul,and FF/PM Austin
Eaton had his badge pinned on by his girlfriend,Alexa,as both were congratulated and welcomed to Buffalo Grove
by the audience and the Board,after which they thanked everyone for this opportunity.
Chief Baker reviewed the incident on April 6,2021 where Northbrook Fire Lieutenant Joe Klemm happened to
notice smoke coming from the back of a house as he was driving past the residence. Lieutenant Klemm alerted the
occupants of the home and began extinguishing the fire at the rear of the property where three propane tanks were 1
self-venting and fire was impinging on the back porch.Lieutenant Klemm's swift action greatly reduced the 1
potential damage to the inside of the home,and because of his actions the Buffalo Grove Fire Department is
presenting him with the Fire Chief Citation. Lieutenant Klemm thanked Chief Baker and the Board for the
recognition and noted that he is a Buffalo Grove resident and very proud of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department.
�./ Chief Casstevens reviewed the accomplishments of Officer Matthew Mills and Officer Michael Carlson. Melanie
Santostefano,President of the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club,then presented the Special Commendation Award to
Officer Matt Mills,and the Officer of the Year Award to Officer Michael Carlson,as they were congratulated by the 1
audience and the Board. Both Officers thanked the Department and the Board for the recognition and the
opportunity to work with the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Ms.Santostefano presented a brief background of
the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club,and noted that donations will be made to the Buffalo Grove Rotary Foundation and
Special Olympics in honor of these officers.
Mr. Skibbe reviewed the accomplishments of this year's Public Works Employee of the Year,Dave Gretz. Mr.
Gretz is a Crew Leader in the Forestry Section,and a video of a typical day highlighted the presentation. Mr.Gretz
thanked the Department,the Board,his co-workers,and his family for their support and for recognizing him with
this honor.
REPORTS FROM TRUSTEES
Trustee Stein noted that the Buffalo Grove Fire Department recently was inspected by OSHA and all three stations
passed with no violations,and he congratulated the Department on that accomplishment.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Sussman explained the Consent Agenda,stating that any member of the audience or the Board could
request that an item be removed for full discussion;there were no such requests. The Village Clerk read a brief
synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Proclamation—Arbor Day
`,/ Motion to approve a Proclamation designating April 30,2021 as Arbor Day in Buffalo Grove.
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Proclamation—National Public Works Week
Motion to approve a Proclamation recognizing May 16-22,2021 as National Public Works Week.
Proclamation—Week of the Young Child
Motion to approve a Proclamation recognizing April 10-16,2021 as the Week of the Young Child.
Proclamation—National Police Week
Motion to approve a Proclamation recognizing May 15,2021 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in
which it falls as National Police Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Proclamation—Municipal Clerks Week
Motion to approve a Proclamation recognizing the week of May 2-8,2021 as International Municipal Clerks Week.
Proclamation—National Safe Boating Week
Motion to approve a Proclamation recognizing National Safe Boating Week.
Intergovernmental Agreement
Motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for a Department of Commerce&
Economic Opportunity(DCEO)Grant toward the installment of sidewalk in the right-of-way at Ivy Hall Park.
`./ Ordinance No.2021-17—1700 Estonian Lane
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-17,approving an amendment to a Special Use Ordinance and Zoning Code
Variations for Height and Encroachment into a setback for an extension of a Communication Antenna Tower at
1700 Estonian Lane.
Ordinance No.2021-18—745 S.Buffalo Grove Road
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-18,granting variations to allow for three wall signs at 745 S.Buffalo Grove
Road,ACE Hardware store.
Ordinance No.2021-19—Flambe India
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-19,Class A Liquor License reservation-Flambe India, 1155 McHenry Road.
Ordinance No.2021-20—Georgian European Bakery&Cafe
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-20,Class E Liquor License reservation—Georgian European Bakery&Cafe,
136 McHenry Road.
Ordinance No.2021-21-Kum Kang San
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-21,Class A Liquor License rescinded—SHK,USA,Inc.,d/b/a Kum Kang San
Restaurant,1329 W.Dundee Road,as the business has closed.
Ordinance No.2021-23—Public Works Vehicle
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Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-23,ratifying the purchase of a replacement Public Works vehicle through the
Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in a total not-to-exceed amount of$34,200.00
Moved by Stein,seconded by Weidenfeld,to approve the Consent Agenda,with packet pages 115 and 116 as well
as packet pages 124 and 125 removed from Item 8.I. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent
Agenda:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Smith
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-22—BGFF/PM ASSOCIATION
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance No.2021-22,approving a Letter of Agreement
between the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighter/Paramedic Association to
include wages for the period of May 1,2021 to April 30,2022,pursuant to the terms set forth in the Collective
Bargaining Agreement dated May 1,2021 to April 30,2022, between the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo
Grove Professional Firefighter/Paramedic Association in accordance with materials contained in Board packets.
Mr. Malinowski reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview that he prepared,as well as the Agreement itself.
Trustee Johnson thanked the Buffalo Grove Firefighter/Paramedic Association for their willingness to work with the
Village.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Smith
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-24—BUFFALO GROVE DAYS
Moved by Stein,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2021-24,authorizing the Village Manager to execute
amendments to certain agreements with Buffalo Grove Days vendors in accordance with materials contained in
Board packets,pending review and approval of the Village Attorney.
Mr.Robinson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the memo from him and Mr.
Wisniewski to Mr.Bragg dated April 15,2021,after which he answered questions from the Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Smith
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-25—CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Ordinance No.2021-25,authorizing the Village Manager to
sign a Lease Agreement with the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce in which the Chamber would
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lease space for the Village for$1 per year,and includes an incentive package to the Chamber for new membership
recruitment,as detailed in materials contained in Board packets.
Ms. Maltas reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in her memo of April 15,2021 to the
Board,after which she answered questions from the Board
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Smith
Motion declared carried.
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE
Moved by Pike,seconded by Weidenfeld,to authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract with American
Hoist&Mainlift for Annual Elevator Maintenance Services for a five-year agreement in an amount not to exceed
$47,494.79
Mr.Robinson reviewed the proposed contract,details of which are contained in Mr.Wisniewski's memo to Mr.
Bragg of April 15,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Smith
Motion declared carried.
PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT
Moved by Pike,seconded by Johnson,to reject bids for the 2021 Parkway Restoration Project.
Mr.Robinson reviewed staffs recommendation,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Bragg of April 9,
2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Smith
Motion declared carried
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Sussman reviewed the parameters to be followed by speakers and asked if there were any questions from
the audience on items not on tonight's agenda;there were no such questions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Stein,seconded by Ottenheimer,to adjourn the Regular Meeting and move to Executive Session to
discuss Section 2(C)(1)of the Illinois Open Meetings Act: the Appointment,Employment,Compensation,
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Li Discipline,Performance,or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body or Legal Counsel for the
Public Body,including Hearing Testimony on a Complaint Lodged Against an Employee of the Public Body
or Against Legal Counsel for the Public Body to Determine Its Validity and Section 2(C)(21)of the Illinois
Open Meetings Act:Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed Under This Act,Whether for
Purposes of Approval by the Body of the Minutes or Semi-Annual Review of the Minutes as Mandated by
Section 2.06. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Smith
Motion declared carried
The Board moved to Executive Session from 8:31 P.M.until 10:05 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 P.M.
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APPROVED BY ME THIS 17th DAY OF May 2021
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