2021-06-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 13454
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`./ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE JEFFREY S.BRAIMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT
VILLAGE HALL,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS,MONDAY,JUNE 21,2021
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,
Smith and Pike.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager;Patrick Brankin,Village Attorney;Chris Stilling,Deputy Village
Manager;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Katie Golbach,Human Resources Management Analyst;
Chris Black,Director of Finance;Evan Michel,Management Analyst;Brett Robinson,Director of Purchasing;
Darren Monico,Village Engineer;Mike Skibbe,Director of Public Works;Kyle Johnson,Assistant Director of
Public Works;Police Chief Casstevens;Fire Chief Baker;and Deputy Fire Chief Wagner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Johnson,to approve the minutes of the May 17,2021 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
�./ ABSTAIN: 1—Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Smith,to approve the minutes of the June 7,2021 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Ottenheimer,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1329
Mr.Black read Warrant#1329. Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Stein,to approve Warrant#1329 in the amount
of$6,280,111.98 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Sussman presented the appointments to the Village's Board,Commissions,and Committees,as contained
in Board packets.
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Pike,to concur with President Sussman's appointments.
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Trustee Johnson reviewed her reasons for previously requesting that this item be removed from the agenda,noting
that the lists have now been reviewed by the Trustee liaisons and are correct.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Rich Rosen,President of the Interfaith Council,presented a brief background of the Interfaith Council,and reviewed
the upcoming iWalk,urging residents to donate to this virtual fundraising event where 100%of every donation
helps to stock our local food pantries.
President Sussman extended condolences to the family of Fritzie Fritzschall,President of the Illinois Holocaust
Museum and Auschwitz survivor,and a remarkable woman who embodied the spirit of Buffalo Grove.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Bragg introduced Chief Baker to present recent promotion badges to Battalion Chief Mike Spiro and
Lieutenant Nick Otto. 1
Chief Baker then reviewed the careers of Battalion Chief Spiro and Lieutenant Otto,after which Battalion Chief
Spiro had his badge pinned on by his wife,Kelly,and Lieutenant Otto had his badge pinned on by his wife,Sarah.
Both officers were congratulated by the audience and the Board.
On behalf of himself and Lieutenant Otto,Battalion Chief Spiro thanked the Chief and the staff and the Board for 1
allowing them to serve as officers of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department.
REPORTS FROM TRUSTEES
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There were no reports from Trustees tonight.
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.
The Village Clerk clarified that,because the original numbers on two items on the 5/17/21 agenda were duplicates,
the corrected numbers are: Resolution No.2021-11(Canvass of votes)should be No.2021-17 and Ordinance
No.2021-26(Fuji Thai liquor license)should be No.2021-37.
Fire Engine Unit#218
Motion to authorize the Village Manager to expend$36,021.00,with a contingency amount of$7,204.20 with
Certified Fleet Services,Inc.
Combined Area Fire Training(CAFT)Facility
Motion to authorize staff to award the lowest and most responsive bidder for the CAFT entrance gate replacement in
an amount not to exceed$56,414.00 to Peerless Fence. This award of bid is in partnership with the CAFT
communities in accordance with the Illinois Governmental Joint Purchasing Act and is fully funded through the
CAFT reserves.
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Performance Contract Amendment 3
Motion to authorize the Village Manager to amend the Performance Contract with Siemens Industry,Inc.in order to
discontinue the Performance Assurance Services Program,pending final review and approval of the amendment by
the Village Attorney.
Link Crossing
Motion to approve the Development Improvement Agreement for Link Crossing Phase 3,subject to the receipt of
the required fees and Village Attorney review.
Ordinance No.2021-38-BRI Incorporated
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-38,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,of the Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code—Class A&D Liquor License d/b/a/name change for BRI Incorporated,Sal&Tony's,48 Raupp Boulevard.
Ordinance No.2021-39—Rival Indian Cuisine
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-39,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,of the Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code—Liquor License Class Change from Class A to Class E for Rivaj Indian Cuisine.
Resolution No.2021-18—Raupp Boulevard Bridge
Motion to pass Resolution No.2021-18,approving Amendment#1 to the Local Planning Agency Agreement to
complete the documentation and final billing for the Raupp Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project,as required by
IDOT.
Moved by Smith,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-40—FLAG POLICY
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Pike,to pass Ordinance No.2021-40,approving a Flag Policy
Mr.Stilling reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of
June 17,2021,after which he answered questions from the Board.
Mr.Brankin confirmed that the proposed ordinance verifies that all flags may be flown as long as they comply with
all the requirements and review processes set forth in the ordinance,that the fact that a flag is flown is not an
indication of any position taken by the Village regarding the subject of the flag,and that the proposed ordinance
does not preclude the Village from issuing proclamations recognizing,commemorating or in support of various
individuals,organizations or events.
Several Trustees commented on the process leading to the proposed ordinance,noting that they are wholeheartedly
in support of the LGBTQ+community and have worked to participate in Pride events. There are Constitutional
consequences to using Village property to promote private opinions,and using tax dollars to defend lawsuits in that
regard is not fiscally responsible. The solution to fly the Pride flag at the Rotary Village Green is an elegant
solution to a difficult balancing act,providing a forum for expressing many opinions as long as they meet the criteria
of the proposed ordinance. It is saddening and disappointing to note how much hatred and bullying and negativity
has taken place regarding this issue in the past few weeks,when the Pride flag claims to promote universal love and
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acceptance. Staff was thanked for their efforts to formulate the policies set forth in the proposed ordinance.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-42-REAR YARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
Moved by Stein,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance No.2021-42,2021 Rear Yard Drainage Improvements •
with the lowest and appropriately detailed proposal from Misfits Construction in the amount of$66,500.00,pending
Village Attorney review.
Mr.Johnson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Bragg dated June
17,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-43-CORE NETWORK
Moved by Smith,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2021-43,authorizing the Village Manager to
purchase network equipment and support services in a not-to-exceed amount of$123,752.60 from Paragon Micro
Inc.
Mr. Robinson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo of June 14,2021 to Mr.
Bragg.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE DAYS
Mr.Skibbe reviewed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Buffalo Grove Park District for Buffalo
Grove Days,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Bragg of June 16,2021,thanking everyone involved
in getting the details secured in order to have Buffalo Grove Days 2021,after which he answered questions from the
Board.
Mr. Skibbe was thanked by the Board for his efforts in putting all of the pieces in place.
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Stein,to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Buffalo Grove
Park District for Buffalo Grove Days 2021. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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�./ FIRE APPARATUS PURCHASING
Chief Baker reviewed the staff request for purchase of a 2022 E-One Cyclone Pumper,details of which are
contained in the Village Board Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Robinson,after which he answered
questions from the Board.
Moved by Stein,seconded by Ottenheimer,to authorize purchase of a 2022 E-One Cyclone Pumper to replace Unit
#218 through the Houston Galveston Area Cooperative purchasing program from Fire Service,Inc.in accordance
with the Illinois Governmental Joint Purchasing Act in a total not-to-exceed amount of$866,338.00,with the
addition of additional necessary small equipment in a not-to-exceed amount of$98,041.82 from various suppliers.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE ROAD WATER MAIN ADDITION
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Weidenfeld,to authorize the Village Manager to spend up to an additional
$95,000.00 for replacement of Village water main within the Buffalo Grove Road project under the current
agreement with the Lake County Department of Transportation,in accordance with materials contained in Board
packets.
Mr.Johnson reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in his memo to Ms.Maltas of June 11,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
16051 DEERFIELD PARKWAY
Mr.Stilling introduced the proposed development.
Lawrence Freedman,attorney for the developer,introduced Michael Zaransky,principal of MZ Capital Partners,
who provided a brief overview of his company,as well as a concept of the proposed project,after which he
answered questions from the Board.
It was noted that this concept matches with the Comprehensive Plan,and is an excellent use for this property. It was
also noted that any influx of school-age children should be shared with the school districts,and that landscaping
should be plentiful.
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Johnson,to refer the proposed multi-family development at 16051 Deerfield
Parkway to the Planning&Zoning Commission for review.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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L./ Moved by Johnson,seconded by Smith,to refer a proposed new Speedway at 201 N.Milwaukee Avenue and 251 N.
Milwaukee Avenue to the Planning&Zoning Commission for review,and in accordance with materials contained
in Board packets.
Mr.Stilling introduced the proposed development,details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of
June 17,2021.
Tom Hallick,Speedway real estate representative,introduced the representative from WT Engineering,who
provided more details of the proposed plan,after which he and Mr.Hallick answered questions from the Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
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 Smith,to move to Executive Session to discuss Section 2(C)(1)of the Illinois Open
Meetings Act:the Appointment,Employment,Compensation,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. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Session from 8:52 P.M.until 9:59 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Smith,seconded by Stein,to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:01 P.M.
Sirabian,Yi%lage Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 19th DAY OF July 2021
age President