2016-10-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 13074
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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,OCTOBER 17,2016
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,Ottenheimer,
Weidenfeld and Johnson.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Luke Glisan,Assistant Village
Attorney;Jennifer Maltas,Deputy Village Manager;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;Deputy Police Chief Szos;and Deputy Fire Chief Wagner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Trilling,to approve the minutes of the September 19,2016 Regular Meeting.
The Village Clerk noted that there were two typos that had been corrected.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1268
Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1268. Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Weidenfeld,to approve Warrant#1268 in
the amount of$4,525,702.31,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Sussman congratulated Kildeer School District#96 on two awards that they received.
Ben Levin,Twin Groves Middle School,is Health Educator of the Year,recognized by the State Board of
Education as the best in his field of expertise. Mr.Levin was congratulated by the audience and the Board.
President Sussman congratulated Julie Schmitt,Superintendent of School District#96,who received the 2016 Lake
County Superintendent of the Year Award.
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v Trustee Johnson read a Proclamation declaring October 31,2016 from 2:00 P.M.to 8:00 P.M. as Trick or Treat Day
in Buffalo Grove,and urged residents to participate in making this a safe and enjoyable activity for our youngest
residents.
President Sussman read a Proclamation declaring October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the
Village of Buffalo Grove and encouraged Village residents to support fundraising efforts for enhanced research and
support programs.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Paulette Greenberg presented a report on the 2016 Farmer's Market,noting that the event becomes more
successful each year; she thanked the volunteers,the vendors and the Village for their support in making this
program a success. Trustee Stein commented on how highly the vendors think of the Buffalo Grove Farmer's
Market,and thanked Paulette and the committee for their hard work and dedication.
PUBLIC HEARING—BERENESA PLAZA
President Sussman opened the Public Hearing for an Amendment to the Berenesa Plaza Annexation Agreement to
allow for a New Commercial Development on the 25 Acre Property at the Northwest and Southwest Corners of
Milwaukee Avenue(Request to Continue to December 5,2016 Village Board Meeting)at 7:42 P.M.
Roll call indicated the following present:President Sussman;Trustees Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,
Weidenfeld and Johnson.
Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Daily Herald on October 2,2016.
�./ President Sussman stated that,due to changes in the site plan,this Public Hearing will be continued until December
5,2016.
Moved by Stein,seconded by Ottenheimer,to continue this Public Hearing until December 5,2016. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
At 7:43 P.M.,President Sussman continued the Public Hearing until December 5,2016.
PUBLIC HEARING—SPEEDWAY
President Sussman opened the Public Hearing for an Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for Speedway at
201 Milwaukee Avenue to Allow for a 350 Square Foot Building Addition at 7:44 P.M.
Roll call indicated the following present:President Sussman;Trustees Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,
Weidenfeld and Johnson.
Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Daily Herald on October 2,2016.
Mr. Stilling provided an overview of the proposed Annexation Agreement,details of which are contained in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared,as well as his memo to the Board of October 12,
2016.
The petitioner then provided further detail on their request,after which he answered questions from the Board.
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Mr. Stilling confirmed that,if this property were not subject to the specific Annexation Agreement,there would be
no need for action in order to accomplish the proposed change.
At 7:49 P.M.,President Sussman continued the Public Hearing until action is taken later on in the agenda.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
The Village Clerk noted that Early Voting for the November 8,2016 General Election will run from October 24,
2016 through November 7,2016. The polls will be open from 6:00 A.M.until 7:00 P.M.on Election Day. Election
judges are always needed in both counties.
The Village Clerk noted that our annual Civics Forum will be held next Monday,October 24,2016,and provided a
brief synopsis of the purpose of the Civics Forum. The participating students are in attendance tonight and each of
them introduced themselves to the audience and the Board.
Trustee Johnson noted that there is a Halloween Decorating Contest in Buffalo Grove,and urged residents to
decorate their homes and enter the results in the contest.
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—Native American Heritage Month
Motion to declare the month of November 2016 as Native American Heritage Month in the Village of Buffalo
Grove.
Police Department Security Camera Enhancements
Motion to waive bids and authorize the award of a contract to Esscoe,LLC for the Security Camera Enhancement
project at the Police Department in an amount not to exceed$69,786.00.
Resolution No.2016-23—EMA Mutual Aid
Motion to pass Resolution No.2016-23 relating to an Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement.
Ordinance No.2016-46—Liquor Controls
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2016-46,amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls rescinding the Class E Liquor
License issued to Grill on the Rock,Inc.
Ordinance No.2016-47-Inspection Requirements
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2016-47,amending Chapter 15.36.060—Inspection Requirements.
Ordinance No.2016-48—Sky Fitness
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2016-48,approval of an Amendment to Ordinance No.2015-56 for Sky Fitness at
1501 Busch Parkway.
Ordinance No.2016-49—Buffalo Grove Municipal Code
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Motion to pass Ordinance No.2016-49,amending Section 5.24.100,Hours,and Section 9.38.037,Construction
Regulations—Hours of Work,of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
It was requested that Item 8.G.,Ordinance No.2016-49 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to approve the Consent Agenda,minus Item 8.G. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO.2016-24—TRANSPORTATION LOCKBOX
Trustee Berman presented a brief synopsis of the proposed Transportation Lockbox Constitutional Amendment
question which will appear as a referendum question on the ballot in the November 8,2016 election.
Mike Sturino,President and CEO of the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association,provided
information explaining why he believes voters should approve the Safe Roads Amendment.
State Representative Elaine Nekritz,one of the four Representatives who voted against placing this amendment on
the ballot,explained why she believes that voters should vote against the proposed amendments.
Mr. Sturino and Representative Nekritz were thanked for taking the time to attend and offer their views on the ballot
question.
Under advice from counsel,Mr.Bragg stated that staff is prepared to withdraw from consideration Resolution No.
• 2016-24 from tonight's agenda in order to avoid any perceived conflicts,thus the item before the Board is for
informational purposes only.
RESOLUTION NO.2016-25—BUFFALO GROVE GOLF COURSE RESTAURANT
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution No.2016-25,authorizing Negotiation of Lease for the
Buffalo Grove Golf Course Restaurant. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2016-50—SPEEDWAY
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2016-50,approving an Amendment to the
Annexation Agreement to allow for a 350 square foot Building Addition for Speedway at 201 Milwaukee Avenue.
Mr. Stilling reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of October
12,2016.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to close the Public Hearing. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:22 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO.2016-51—LIQUOR CONTROLS
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Ordinance No.2016-51,amending Chapter 5.20-Liquor
Controls,of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Mr. Stilling reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the memo to Mr.Bragg of October
10,2016.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2016-52—LIQUOR CONTROLS
Moved by Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Ordinance No.2016-52,amending Chapter 5.20—Liquor
Controls,of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mr. Stilling.
Mr.Bragg confirmed that the proposed ordinance does not require any obligation for an establishment to allow
BYOB on their premises if they choose not to do so.
After Board discussion,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Johnson
NAYS: 1 —Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
WOODMAN'S/SHOREWOOD DEVELOPMENT
Moved by Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to refer Woodman's and Shorewood Development Group's Petition
to the November 2,2016 Planning&Zoning Commission Meeting for the reasons stated in the staff memorandum
included in Board packets.
Mr. Stilling stated that this is expected to be back before the Board on December 5,2016.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance No.2016-49—Buffalo Grove Municipal Code
Trustee Stein explained why he requested that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda.
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Mr.Raysa noted that the window for solicitation cannot be too narrow or it is viewed by the United States Supreme
Court as taking away the right to solicit,and he suggested further legal research of recent case law as to what has
and has not been declared constitutional.
After Board discussion,it was moved by Berman and seconded by Ottenheimer to pass Ordinance
No.2016-49,amending Section 5.24.100,Hours,and Section 9.38.037,Construction Regulations—Hours of Work,
of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code minus Section 2.
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson
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 Berman,seconded by Weidenfeld,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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` J t M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
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APPROVED BY ME THIS 5th DAY OF December ,2016
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