2016-09-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 13069
09/19/2016
L 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,SEPTEMBER 19,2016
CALL TO ORDER
President Sussman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman;Trustees Berman,Trilling, Stein,Weidenfeld and
Johnson. Trustee Ottenheimer was absent.
Also present were: Deputy Village Manager Jennifer Maltas;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Jeff Stein,Assistant
Village Attorney; Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Human Resource Director;Evan Michel,
Management Analyst;Christopher Stilling,Director of Community Development;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;Deputy Police Chief Szos;and Fire Chief
Baker.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Berman,seconded by Stein,to approve the minutes of the August 15,2016 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Weidenfeld
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Stein,to approve the minutes of the September 12,2016 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Weidenfeld
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1267
Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1267. Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to approve Warrant#1267 in the
amount of$6,674,147.35,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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�•/ Chief Baker reviewed the decisions to no longer have commissioners as part of the Emergency Management
Agency. The Chief noted that every one of the current EMA Commissioners has at least 30 years of service,and he
believes they need to be recognized. Those honored for their long-standing service to the Village of Buffalo Grove
are: David Morton,Paul Zucker,Bruce Diamond and Roger Remblake. Chief Baker then read the plaques as he
and Trustee Johnson presented the plaques to the Commissioners as they,as well as all the members of the EMA,
were congratulated and thanked by the audience and the Board,
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Paulette Greenberg and J. V. Springman,co-chairs of the Buffalo Grove Days Committee,reported on the 2016
festival,noting that the move to the new location proved to be very successful. They thanked everyone who
contributed to that success and to everyone associated with the Village and the Park District for their support.
President Sussman thanked the committee and everyone for all of their hard work and dedication to making a fun
event for our residents.
President Sussman read a Proclamation declaring the week of September 19-23,2016 as Employee Appreciation
Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove,and recognized the dedication and talents of our public employees,as well as
the value of the services they render at all levels.
President Sussman noted that she recently attended a dinner welcoming a Mayor and her delegation from Korea.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Lieutenant Eisenmenger introduced the new social worker for the Buffalo Grove Police Department,Brittany
Wilson. Lieutenant Eisenmenger reviewed Ms.Wilson's credentials and explained how she will be an asset to our
Crisis Intervention Team. Ms.Wilson noted how honored she is to have been chosen for this position.
Bruce Kahn,Chairman of the Fire&Police Commission,reviewed the credentials of the two new members of the
Buffalo Grove Police Department,Officer Andrew Rygiel and Officer Nicole Gaborek,after which he
administered the Oath of Office to them as they were congratulated by the audience and the Board.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Weidenfeld reported on the Electronics Recycling and Document Destruction event held on September
10,2016 and thanked everyone involved in making the event a success.
Trustee Berman commented on the Lake Cook Road construction project currently taking place,and he asked staff
to contact the Cook County Highway Department for an update on the project.
The Village Clerk noted that the last day to register to vote in the November 8,2016 General Election is Tuesday,
October 11,2016,and also noted that election judges are needed in both counties.
The Village Clerk also noted that,beginning tomorrow,petitions will be circulated for three Trustee positions that
will be filled in the April 4,2017 Consolidated Election.
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.
Ordinance No.2016-43 —Liquor Controls
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2016-43,amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls,to reserve a Class A Liquor
License for La Presa Restaurant,Inc. and to rescind the Class A Liquor License for Rito's Mexican Grille and
Cantina,Inc.
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Resolution No.2016-21—Closed Session Minutes
Motion to pass Resolution No.2016-21,relating to the Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes.
Gewalt Hamilton Associates,Inc.
Motion to execute an Agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates,Inc. for the 2017 Street Improvement Project
Design.
Bid Various Projects
Motion to authorize bid or seek competitive proposals for the various Fiscal Year 2017 projects as further detailed in
Mr.Robinson's memo to Mr.Bragg of September 9,2016.
Arrow Road Construction
Motion to approve a$210,971.82 Change Order in additional quantities to a new contract amount of$4,678,554.11
for Arrow Road Construction.
Proclamation—Canavan Disease Awareness
Motion to approve Proclamation recognizing October as Canavan Disease Awareness Month.
Leon Gopon,737 Bernard Drive,commented on his experience with Gewalt Hamilton and their communication
during sidewalk work on Estate Drive.
Trustee Trilling noted that he greatly objected to the procedure that was just followed. This is the Consent Agenda
and it is made for the normal course of business. If an item requires further discussion,it should be removed from
the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Berman,to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO.2016-22—HOK,INC.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Resolution No 2016-22,approving an Agreement with HOK,
Inc for Professional Planning Services in an amount not to exceed$249,990.00 for the Lake Cook Corridor Market
Study and Plan,in accordance with materials contained in Board packets.
Mr. Stilling reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in the memo from him and Mr.
Robinson to Mr.Bragg of September 19,2016.
Domenic Salpietra,Regional Practice Leader for Planning and Urban Design for HOK,presented further
background on their team and their scope of services. Mr. Salpietra first thanked the Board for the chance to
introduce the team and to show their approach to this exciting opportunity,and he thanked Mr. Stilling,Mr.
Robinson and Mrs.Woods for working with them to arrive at what they believe is a great outcome. Members of the
team are Christian Beaudoin,Director of Research for JLL;Janet Henderson,Images,Inc.;Michael Mondus,
Executive Vice President of SPACECO;and Eric Russell,KLOA,Traffic Engineering Transportation Planning
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Firm. Members of the team then elaborated on their particular portion of the proposal,after which they answered
questions from the Board.
Mr.Raysa confirmed that he has reviewed the draft agreement and it has his approval.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL-MJK
Mr.Monico reviewed the proposed approval for Plat of Subdivision for the subject property.
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Berman,to approve Plat of Subdivision for the MJK Development located at 800-
' 808 S.Milwaukee Avenue.
Mr.Raysa noted that the motion should include"subject to Village Attorney approval".
Trustees Trilling and Berman amended the motion to include"subject to Village Attorney approval".
Upon roll call,Trustees voted on the amended motion as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
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.
Mr.Raysa acknowledged the departure of his friend and associate,Jeff Stein,noting what an asset Mr. Stein has
been to him and noted that he will be missed.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Stein,to move to Executive Session for the purpose of discussion on Collective
Negotiating Matters Between the Public Body and its Employees or their Representatives,or Deliberations
concerning Salary Schedules for one or more classes of employees,pursuant to Section 2(c)(2)of the Illinois
Open Meetings Act,and Litigation,when an action against,affecting or on behalf of the Particular Public
Body has been filed and is Pending before a Court or Administrative Tribunal,or when the Public Body
finds that an action is Probable or Imminent,in which case the Basis for the Finding shall be Recorded and
Entered into the Minutes of the Closed Meeting,pursuant to Section 2(c)(11)of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
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�•/ The Board moved to Executive Session from 8:58 P.M.until 9:12 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Ottenheimer,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 P.M.
Jane . Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 17th DAY OF October ,2016
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