2015-05-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12960
05/18/2015
`./ 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,MAY 18,2015
CALL TO ORDER
President Sussman called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Buffalo Grove Cub Scouts,Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
presented the Colors and those present stood as the Scouts led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
President Sussman thanked the Scouts and presented each of them with a small buffalo pin.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman;Trustees Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer and
Weidenfeld.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Jennifer Maltas,Deputy
Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Andrew Brown,Deputy Finance Director;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;Deputy Police Chief Bethge;and
Battalion Fire Chief Baker.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the minutes of the May 4,2015 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1249
Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1249. Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Stein,to approve Warrant#1249 in the
amount of$1,995,475.07,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Trustee Berman read a Proclamation declaring June 12-13,2015 as Relay for Life Days in the Village of Buffalo
Grove,and encouraged citizens to participate in the Relay for Life of Buffalo Grove/Stevenson High School
beginning at 7:00 P.M.on June 12,2015 at Buffalo Grove High School.
Trustee Stein read a Proclamation declaring May 17-23,2015 at National Public Works Week in the Village of
Buffalo Grove,and called upon all residents and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved
in providing our public works services and to recognize the contributions which public works personnel make every
day to insure our health,safety,comfort and quality of life.
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President Sussman announced that the Village is seeking applicants to fill the unexpired Trustee position. President
Sussman then reviewed the qualifications for the position,as well as the procedure to be followed in filling the
position.
President Sussman reviewed the Village Board Portfolios for the upcoming year,details of which are contained in
the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Ms.Maltas.
President Sussman noted that final action on Committee/Commission Appointments will be deferred until the
June 15,2015 Regular Meeting. Moved by Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to defer action on final
Committee/Commission appointments until the June 15,2015 Regular Meeting,and to extend the temporary
appointments that were made at the last meeting until the June 15,2015 Regular Meeting. . Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Stilling announced that the first meeting for the Economic Development Strategic Plan Steering Committee
will be held at 5:30 P.M.on May 26,2015 at Village Hall. Mr. Stilling reviewed the role of the Steering
Committee,as well as the individuals that staff is recommending for that committee. Moved by Weidenfeld,
seconded by Stein,to approve the staff recommended appointments to the Economic Development Strategic Plan
Steering Committee. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Sergeant Rodriguez thanked the Board for the opportunity to make this presentation,noting that bicycle safety is a
topic about which he very passionate. May is Bicycle Safety Month,and one of the ways that the Police Department
uses to stress the importance of bicycle helmets is to sponsor a Coloring Contest for Grades K-3. Sergeant
Rodriguez then presented the awards to the winner for each grade as they were congratulated by the audience and
the Board.
Interim Fire Chief Baker reviewed the scenario that occurred on April 1,2015,where the Buffalo Grove Fire and
Police Departments were dispatched for a man who was unconscious at the Sam Ash Music Store. Christopher
Browne began performing CPR until Police Officer Greg Hill arrived and applied the AED and started the cardiac
rhythm analysis. Fire Department personnel then continued aggressive care and treatment of the patient,ensuring
that the patient survived and is currently recovering. The Fire Chiefs Citation was presented to Christopher
Browne,Sam Ash employee,and Officer Greg Hill of the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Fire Department
Company Citations were also presented to the Buffalo Grove Fire Department personnel who were present. Connie
Mattera,Administrative Director and System Coordinator for Northwest Community Hospital,delivered a brief
statement regarding the importance of all parts of the Chain of Survival,noting that the Buffalo Grove Fire
Department has some of the best paramedics anywhere on the planet.
Interim Chief Baker cited that this incident illustrates the benefit for all citizens to take a class in CPR.
All of those involved in this incident were heartily congratulated by the audience and the Board.
Mr.Bragg thanked everyone involved for their efforts in the successful outcome in this instance.
PUBLIC HEARING—23020 EASTON AVENUE
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`./ President Sussman called the Public Hearing for an Annexation Agreement for 23020 Easton Avenue to order at
8:04 P.M. This Public Hearing is continued from May 4,2015.
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman,Trustees Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,
Weidenfeld.
Mr. Stilling presented an update on the proposed Annexation Agreement,details of which are contained in his memo
to the Board of May 14,2015.
President Sussman swore in Chris Walsh,Spearhead Properties,to give testimony. Mr.Walsh then presented
additional information with regard to the overall development concept.
Dee Norland, 16738 Easton Avenue,was sworn in to give testimony,and stated that she believes this proposal is too
dense,and the three-story buildings are too much;there are too many variances;she would like to see fewer
buildings at no more than two stories.
Eric Norland, 16738 Easton Avenue,was sworn in to give testimony,and stated that Mr.Walsh has done a very nice
job and the project looks nice,but they would like to see single-family homes in the neighborhood;he believes that
the project should stay within the development rules;his biggest concern is the height.
In answer to a question from Trustee Stein,Mr.Walsh commented on the effect this project would have on the
sunlight to the surrounding homes.
Mr.Walsh confirmed to Trustee Berman that they are allowed to have three-story buildings,and he commented on
the surrounding property. Trustee Berman stated that what happens on this property or surrounding property will be
addressed at that time based on its own merits.
Mr.Raysa suggested that the Board accept into evidence Mr.Walsh's PowerPoint presentation as Exhibit I. Mr.
Raysa noted that the Annexation Agreement that is before the Board being discussed tonight is that certain
Annexation Agreement dated on page one in the upper left-hand corner May 11,2015.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Weidenfeld,to concur with Mr.Raysa's statement. Upon roll call,Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
At 8:32 P.M.,the Public Hearing was continued until later on in this meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING—PRAIRIE HOUSE
President Sussman called the Public Hearing for Amendment to an Annexation Agreement for the Prairie House,
2710 Main Street,to order at 8:32 P.M. This Public Hearing is continued from May 4,2015.
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman,Trustees Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,
Weidenfeld.
Mr. Stilling presented an update on the proposed Annexation Agreement,details of which are contained in his memo
to the Board of May 14,2015.
President Sussman swore in Gary Gilliam to give testimony,after which he reviewed his request for the subject
property.
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In answer to a question from Trustee Trilling,Mr.Gilliam reviewed the physical characteristics of the proposed
construction.
President Sussman asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none.
At 8:39 P.M.,the Public Hearing was continued until later on in this meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING—ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
President Sussman called the Public Hearing for a Text Amendment to the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning
Ordinance,to order at 8:39 P.M. Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Daily Herald on April 30,2015.
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman,Trustees Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,
Weidenfeld.
Mr. Stilling presented an update on the proposed Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,details of which are
contained in his memo to the Board of May 14,2015.
President Sussman swore in Adam Moodhe, 151 Mary Lu Lane,to give testimony,after which he commented on the
proposed text amendment,suggesting that perhaps this should be expanded beyond drug store and grocery
establishments. Mr. Stilling responded to Mr.Moodhe's suggestion,stating that staff will be monitoring the
situation.
At 8:45 P.M.,the Public Hearing was continued until later on in the meeting.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Weidenfeld commented on two recent events that contributed to the preservation and enhancement of
Buffalo Grove's Green Space.
Trustee Berman noted that the Lake County Department of Transportation resumed work on Arlington Heights
Road,and urged residents to take this into account when traveling throughout the Village.
The Lake County Division of Transportation will be conducting a Public Hearing on May 20,2015,in the Village
Hall to discuss improvements to Aptakisic Road.
Trustee Berman noted that he has been asked to serve on the Cooperative Planning Working Group for the
Route53/120 Blue Ribbon Task Force.
Trustee Berman commented on the fact that the Illinois Supreme Court deemed that the latest Legislative Pension
Reform bill was unconstitutional,and the impact that will have on municipalities,urging residents to contact our
state legislators and urge them to leave local tax decisions to local officials.
Trustee Stein congratulated the Aptakisic Jr.High School Scholastic Bowl team on winning the state Scholastic
Bowl Championship.
Trustee Stein announced that the 2015 Buffalo Grove Farmer's Market will resume on June 14,2015.
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.
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Custodial Services
Motion to authorize bid for Custodial Services for 10 facilities and 1 event in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Towing and Vehicle Storage Services
Motion to authorize bid Towing and Vehicle Storage Services.
Ordinance#2015-25—Prevailing Wage
Motion to pass Ordinance#2015-25,establishing the effective prevailing wages for both Cook and Lake counties for
the year beginning June 1,2015 and ending May 31,2016.
Ordinance#2015-26—Building Code
Motion to pass Ordinance#2015-26,amending Chapter 15.04,International Building Code,of the Village of
Buffalo Grove.
Board-Up Services
Motion to authorize bid for board-up services.
Ordinance#2015-27—Development Ordinance Amendment
Motion to pass Ordinance#2015-27,Development Ordinance Amendment.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2015-21—2015 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Moved by Stein,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2015-21,approving an Agreement for Construction
Engineering Services with Gewalt Hamilton Associates,Inc. for the 2015 Street Improvement Project,in an amount
not to exceed$141,200.00 and in accordance with information contained in Board packets. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2015-28—WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance#2015-28,amending Chapter 13.04,Waterworks
and Sewerage System of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code,consistent with materials contained in Board packets.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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`./ ORDINANCE#2015-29—23020 EASTON AVENUE
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2015-29,approving an Annexation Agreement for
23020 Easton Avenue,in accordance with evidence and testimony provided at the Public Hearing as well as
materials provided in Board packets. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Berman,to close the Public Hearing. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
President Sussman closed the Public Hearing.
ORDINANCE#2015-30—23020 EASTON AVENUE
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance#2015-30,annexing 23020 Easton Avenue in
accordance with the information and testimony provided to the Board. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2015-31—23020 EASTON AVENUE
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance#2015-31,approving a re-zoning to
R-8 for the property at 23020 Easton Avenue in accordance with the information and testimony provided to the
Board. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2015-32—PRAIRIE HOUSE
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Trilling,to pass Ordinance#2015-32,amending the Annexation Agreement for
the Prairie House Restaurant at 2710 Main Street in accordance with the information and testimony provided to the
Board. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Weidenfeld,to close the Public Hearing. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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President Sussman closed the Public Hearing.
ORDINANCE#2015-33—PRAIRIE HOUSE
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance#2015-33,granting a variation to Section
17.36.040 for the Prairie House Restaurant at 2710 Main Street in accordance with the information and testimony
and evidence provided to the Board. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2015-34—TEXT AMENDMENT
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded Berman,by to pass Ordinance#2015-34,approving a Text Amendment,in
accordance with the information and testimony and evidence provided to the Board. Upon roll call,Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried. •
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Weidenfeld,to close the Public Hearing. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
�•/ 2015 STREET IMPROVEMENT
Moved by Stein,seconded by Trilling,to award bid for 2015 Street Improvement Project to Peter Baker&Son
Company in an amount not to exceed$1,673,677.00 in accordance with information contained in Board packets.
Mr.Bragg stated that the scope of the project was reduced to offset any potential loss of MFT funds due to state
budget restrictions.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
CAMELOT LIFT STATION
Moved by Stein,seconded by Trilling,to award bid for Camelot Lift Station Reconstruction Project to Marc
Kresmary Construction LLC in an amount not to exceed$554,500.00 in accordance with information contained in
Board packets.
Trustee Trilling commented on the fact that there were only two bids received for this project,and he would like to
stress to try and ascertain how many people are actually bidding a project,and to try and obtain at least three or four
bids on a project of this type.
In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,Mr.Bragg commented on the fact that the bids came in higher than
anticipated on this project.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
Moved by Stein,seconded by Ottenheimer,to award bid for Street Light Maintenance to Aldridge Electric,Inc. in
an amount not to exceed$216,000.00 in accordance with information contained in Board packets. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld
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.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Berman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 P.M.
Jet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 15th DAY OF June ,2015
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