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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,50 RAUPP
BOULEVARD,BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS ON MONDAY,APRIL 15,2019
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 Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson
and Smith. Trustee Stein was absent.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager;Patrick Brankin,Village Attorney;Jennifer Maltas,Deputy
Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Finance Director;Andrew Brown,Deputy Finance Director;Evan Michel,
Management Analyst;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Katie Golbach,Human Resources
Management Analyst;Brett Robinson,Director of Purchasing;Christopher Stilling,Director of Community
Development;Mike Reynolds,Director of Public Works;Darren Monico,Village Engineer;Geoff Tollefson,
Director of Golf Operations;Julie Dziewior,Deputy Clerk; Fire Chief Baker;Deputy Fire Chief Wagner;Police
Chief Casstevens;and Deputy Police Chief Eisenmenger.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Weidenfeld,to approve the minutes of the March 18,2019 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the minutes of the April 1,2019 Committee of the
Whole Meeting.
AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1300
Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1300. Moved by Johnson,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve Warrant#1300 in the
amount of$3,004,846.94 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman, Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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President Sussman read a Proclamation honoring and commending Trustee Jeffrey Berman for his many years of
distinguished,exemplary and steadfast service to the Village of Buffalo Grove,as well as serving as an inspiration
for all of those who seek to make the Village of Buffalo Grove a strong and more vibrant community.
Trustees Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson and Smith all commented praising Trustee Berman for his strong
leadership,mentorship,guidance,dedication,friendship,and overall positive impact on the Village of Buffalo
Grove,and thanking him for his countless hours of devotion to the Village
Paulette Greenberg and Eric Gordon,Co-Chairs of the Buffalo Grove Days Committee announced that Jeffrey
Berman has been named Grand Marshall of the 2019 Buffalo Grove Days Parade.
Trustee Berman thanked everyone for the kind words that have been bestowed on him tonight,noting that he is very
humbled and honored by all that has been said tonight. Trustee Berman stated that it has been an honor and a
privilege to serve the residents of Buffalo Grove with staff and elected officials for the last 28 years. Trustee
Berman also thanked his wife and daughters for the support and patience that they have exhibited throughout his
years of public service.
President Sussman read a personal statement apologizing for comments that she made on Election Night.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Bragg read a Proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of Municipal Clerk's Week and declaring the
week May 5-11,2019 as Municipal Clerk's Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Mr. Bragg read a statement recognizing the contributions that Richard Drazner made to the Village of Buffalo
Grove. Mr. Drazner was taken from our midst on April 5,2019,shortly after winning yet another term as a Buffalo
Grove Park District Commissioner. Mr. Drazner was a strong leader who was passionate about making Buffalo
Grove a better place to live and his tireless devotion to the residents of Buffalo Grove and ever-present smile(and
bad puns)will always be remembered and missed by all.
Rotary Club President Shawn Collins reviewed the mission of the Rotary Club,as well as the criteria for selecting
the Police Officer of the Year Award.
Police Chief Casstevens reviewed the credentials and accomplishments of Officer Jon Officer as he presented the
Police Officer of the Year for 2018 to him.
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Police Chief Casstevens then reviewed the credentials and accomplishments of Commander Thomas Reed as he
presented the 2018 Special Commendation Award to him.
Fire Chief Baker first thanked the Rotary Club for recognizing the outstanding service rendered by Buffalo Grove
first responders,after which he reviewed the accomplishments and credentials of FF/PM Scott Renshaw,and
presented the 2018 Firefighter of the Year Award to FF/PM Renshaw. FF/PM Renshaw then thanked the Board,
the Fire Department,his fellow firefighters and his family for their support in making this award possible.
Fire Chief Baker then presented Buffalo Grove's newest Firefighter/Paramedics,Alec Budnik and Piotr
Kujawowicz. FF/PM Budnik had his badge pinned on by his father,Captain Budnik of the Elmwood Park Fire
Department,and FF/PM Kujawowicz had his badge pinned on by his girlfriend,Lori. Mr.Bragg welcomed our new
Firefighter/Paramedics and their families to the Buffalo Grove family.
The audience and the Board congratulated all of our first responders honored tonight.
Police Chief Casstevens noted that he is proud to recognize the career of Village Prosecutor Ronald Sandler for
his 45 years of service to the Buffalo Grove Police Department and the Village of Buffalo Grove. Mr.Sandler
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thanked the Board and the Police Department for their devotion and dedication to public safety,noting that he is
honored and appreciative for the opportunity serve Buffalo Grove and of this recognition.
Police Chief Casstevens recognized Fire and Police Commission Chairman Brian Rubin for over 10 years of
dedicated service to the Buffalo Grove Fire and Police Commission,noting that this Commission is dedicated and
professional and truly want to hire the best Police Officers and Firefighters to serve the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Mr. Rubin stated that it has been a pleasure to serve and thanked everyone. Fire Chief Baker then gave a
Presentation Shield to Mr.Rubin as he was congratulated by the audience and the Board.
REPORTS FROM TRUSTEES
Trustee Johnson reported on the recent Northwest Municipal Conference Legislative Days in Springfield,which
she,Trustee Weidenfeld,Village Manager Bragg and Deputy Village Manager Maltas attended. The team met with
numerous legislative leaders,including the Governor,and discussed various municipal issues with them.
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. The Village Clerk read a brief synopsis of each of the items on
the Consent Agenda.
Proclamation—Arbor Day
Motion to approve a Proclamation recognizing April 26,2019 as Arbor Day in Buffalo Grove.
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
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Motion to approve April 2019 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Proclamation—Safe Digging Month
Motion to approve a Proclamation recognizing April as Safe Digging Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Metro Self Storage
Motion to approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval for Metro Self Storage Development
Improvements.
Ordinance No.2019-8—Meridian School
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2019-8,amending Special Use Ordinance No.2017-47 for a Parking Lot Expansion
at Meridian School located at 2195 Brandywyn Lane.
Ordinance No.2019-9-Starbucks
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2019-9,granting a variation to the Sign Code for Starbucks located at 820 Milwaukee
Avenue.
Ordinance No.2019-10—Link Crossing
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2019-10,releasing the Link Crossing Development Property from Ordinance No.79-
53.
Ordinance No.2019-11—Link Crossing
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Motion to pass Ordinance No.2019-11,releasing the Link Crossing Development Property from Ordinance No. 85-
07.
Ordinance No.2019-12—Link Crossing
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2019-12,releasing the Link Crossing Development Property from Ordinance No.85-
16.
Ordinance No.2019-13—Link Crossing
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2019-13,releasing the Link Crossing Development Property from Ordinance No. 85-
65.
Ordinance No.2019-14—Link Crossing
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2019-14,releasing the Link Crossing Development Property from Ordinance No. 85-
67.
Ordinance No.2019-15—Link Crossing
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2019-15,releasing the Link Crossing Development Property from Ordinance No. 85-
77.
Ordinance No.2019-16—Link Crossing
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2019-16,releasing the Link Crossing Development Property from Ordinance No.85-
75.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon on roll call,Trustees voted as
follows to approve the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO.2019-11
Trustee Ottenheimer noted that in light of President Sussman's comments and apology,he would move to withdraw
Agenda Item 9.A. Trustee Weidenfeld seconded the motion.
As President Pro Tern,Trustee Berman confirmed that no debate or discussion on this motion is allowed under
Robert's Rules of Order.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion to remove Item 9.A.from the Agenda:
AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2019-7—LIQUOR CONTROL
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Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Ordinance No.2019-7,amending Chapter 5.20.130—
Liquor Control,in accordance with materials contained in Board packets.
Mrs.Dziewior reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in her memo to Mr.Bragg of April
11,2019,after which she answered questions from the Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2019-17—ROTARY VILLAGE GREEN
Moved by Smith,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2019-17,renaming the Rotary Village Green to the
Ernie Karge Rotary Village Green.
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposed ordinance noting that the numerous accomplishments and contributions made by
Ernie Karge to the Village of Buffalo Grove resulted in the request by the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club to bestow this
honor in his memory.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2019-18—BUFFALO GROVE FF/PM ASSOCIATION
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance No.2019-18,approving a Letter of Agreement between
the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighter/Paramedic Association,as detailed in
Board packets.
Mr.Malinowski reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Agreement as well as the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2019-19—FISCAL 2018 BUDGET
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No. 2019-19,amending Fiscal 2018 Budget for the
Village of Buffalo Grove.
Mr.Brown reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Anderson of April
11,2019.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2019-20-CAFE
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance No.2019-20,CAFT Site Design Build—Award of
Contract to Lamp Incorporated in an amount not to exceed$945,000.00 pending final review and approval of the
contract by the Village Attorney.
Mr. Robinson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo of April 11,2019 to
Chief Baker.
Mr.Bragg extended thanks to Mr. Robinson and Chief Baker for their diligence in working on this project.
AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2019-21—PRAIRIE VIEW METRA STATION
Moved by Smith,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance No. 2019-21,approving an Amendment to Ordinance
No.2009-15,which adopted the"Village Comprehensive Plan Update 2009"as amended by Ordinance No.2018-
24 by adding thereto the Prairie View Metra Station Area Plan.
Mr. Stilling reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the memo that he and Ms.Woods
sent to the Board,after which a brief video was presented.
With regard to a letter to Mr.Bragg from the Village Manager of Lincolnshire dated April 15,2019,Mr.Stilling
confirmed that the Village of Lincolnshire was afforded ample opportunity to participate in the open and public
meetings,and that he and Ms.Maltas had met with the Lincolnshire Village Manager.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2019-22—PET SALE MORATORIUM
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2019-22,extending a Moratorium on Retail
Sale of Dogs and Cats at Pet Stores in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Trustee Berman stated that he has not changed his opinion on this issue,however,he recognizes that it is the will of
the Board to proceed with the moratorium,so he will abstain on the vote.
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AYES: 4—Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1—Berman
ABSENT: 1—Stein
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 Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to move to Executive Session pursuant to pursuant to 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: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Session from 9:10 P.M.until 9:45 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO.2019-23—VILLAGE MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance No.2019-23,amending the 2017 Village Manager
Employment Agreement and establishing compensation. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Berman noted that the purpose of the Executive Session was the performance review and evaluation of the
Village Manager. The entire Board agrees that Mr.Bragg has done an outstanding job in leading the Village and is
very pleased that Mr.Bragg will be the Village Manager until at least the autumn of 2022.
Mr.Bragg thanked the Board for their consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Berman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
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