2015-01-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12927
01/19/2015
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,BUFFALO
GROVE,ILLINOIS ON MONDAY,JANUARY 19,2015
CALL TO ORDER
President Braiman called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Braiman;Trustees Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson,Stein and
Ottenheimer.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Jennifer Maltas,Deputy
Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Christopher
Stilling,Community Development Director;Evan Michel,Management Analyst;Brett Robinson,Director of
Purchasing;Mike Reynolds,Director of Public Works;Darren Monico,Village Engineer;Geoff Tollefson,Director
of Golf Operations; Police Chief Casstevens;and Fire Chief Vavra.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the January 5,2015 Regular Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1242
Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1242. Moved by Trilling,seconded by Sussman,to approve Warrant#1242
in the amount of$2,464,511.08,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Braiman noted that today is Martin Luther King Jr.Day,and recognized Dr.King's accomplishments,
his actions and his compassion. President Braiman stated that his wish would be that we all think about civil rights
every day to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with compassion.
President Braiman noted that the web site,Neighborhood Scout,recently announced that the Village of Buffalo
Grove is ranked 23`d in the 2015 America's Top 100 Safest Cities. Buffalo Grove has ranked nationally in two
consecutive years,in addition to ranking as the 2nd safest city in Illinois by real estate website Movoto. President
Braiman stated that this is a proud reflection of our entire community,and noted that it is a compliment to our
residents,our corporate citizens,our Police Department and our entire Village staff.
President Braiman noted that the Government Finance Officers Association(GFOA)recently conferred its Popular
Annual Financial Reporting(PAFR)Award for the Fiscal Year 2013 upon Buffalo Grove for the second
consecutive year. Buffalo Grove is one of only eight other municipalities in Illinois to receive this award. President
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Braiman thanked and congratulated all those on staff who contributed toward the budget and the reporting process in
the attainment of this award.
POLICE&FIRE COMMISSION
President Braiman noted how much the Village appreciates the Police&Fire Commission for their expertise in
hiring,promoting and training the right people for our Police and Fire Departments.
Bruce Kahn,Chairman of the Police&Fire Commission,thanked the Board and the staff for the opportunity for the
Police&Fire Commissioners to offer promotions to those with many years of service,as well as to swear in new
candidates to both departments. Commissioner Kahn recognized the Commission members present tonight.
Commissioner Kahn reviewed the accomplishments of Sergeant Timothy Gretz,after which he administered the
oath of office promoting him to Lieutenant. Lieutenant Gretz's family came forward and pinned his badge on as he
was congratulated by the audience and the Board.
Commissioner Kahn reviewed the accomplishments of Officer Michelle Kondrat,after which he administered the
oath of office promoting her to Sergeant. Chief Casstevens pinned her badge on as she was congratulated by the
audience and the Board.
Chief Casstevens commented on the changes that have taken place in the Police Department which have led to the
current promotions,and thanked the Village staff and the Board for their support of the Police Department.
Chief Casstevens reviewed the accomplishments of Roy Bethge,after which he administered the oath of office
promoting him to Deputy Chief. Deputy Chief Bethge's family came forward and pinned his badge on as he was
congratulated by the audience and the Board.
President Braiman congratulated the newly promoted Police officers,and thanked them for their contributions to the
Village of Buffalo Grove.
Commission Kahn reviewed the qualifications of Joseph Solecki and Scott Renshaw,after which he administered
the oath of office to them as Firefighter/Paramedics in the Village of Buffalo Grove Fire Department. The family of
each of the new Firefighter/Paramedics came forward and pinned on their badges as they were congratulated by the
audience and the Board.
President Braiman welcomed the new Firefighter/Paramedics to the Village.
President Braiman declared a recess from 7:54 P.M.to 7:58 P.M.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Terson reported that Buffalo Grove resident,Lindsay Weinstein,is competing in Greensboro,NC in the
U.S.Figure Skating Championships.
Trustee Terson also reported that Buffalo Grove High School alumnus,Brian McBride,has been inducted into the
United States Soccer Hall of Fame.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Braiman 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.
�./ Ordinance#2015-2—Youth Commission
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Motion to pass Ordinance#2015-2,repealing Chapter 2.42,Youth Commission,of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code.
Ordinance#2015-3—Liquor Controls
Motion to pass Ordinance#2015-3,amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls.
Ordinance#2015-4—Liquor Controls
Motion to pass Ordinance#2015-4,amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls.
Ordinance#2015-5—Liquor Controls
Motion to pass Ordinance#2015-5,amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls.
Ordinance#2015-6—Permit Fee
Motion to pass Ordinance#2015-6,amending Section 12.08.030,Construction Work—Permit Fee,of the Village of
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Resolution#2015-2—Closed Session Minutes
Motion to pass Resolution#2015-2 relating to the semi-annual review of Closed Session Minutes.
GIS Services
Motion to authorize execution of an Agreement with Ayres Associates for specific GIS Services.
Moved by Sussman,seconded by Berman,to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr.Robinson.
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Terson,to award Contract for Design Engineering Services for the 2015
Villagewide Watermain Replacement Project.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Braiman 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 none.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Berman,seconded by Stein,to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the
motion:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 P.M.
Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 2nd DAY OF February ,2015
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