2012-01-23 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12595
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MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED 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 23,2012
CALL TO ORDER
President Braiman 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 Braiman;Trustees Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein and
Ottenheimer.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Neukirch,Deputy
Village Manager; Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Greg
Boysen,Director of Public Works;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Carol
Berman,Deputy Building Commissioner-Administration;and Fire Chief Vavra.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the January 9,2012 Rescheduled Regular
Meeting. Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4-Berman,Sussman,Terson,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN: 2-Trilling,Stein
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1181
Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1181. Moved by Trilling,seconded by Terson,to approve Warrant#1181 in the
amount of$2,420,334.62,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
Chief Vavra introduced Gina Lorio,representing the Muscular Dystrophy Association,stated that she is impressed
with the support from the Village and the Buffalo Grove Fire Department. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department has
raised over$280,000 for MDA,and she expects them to break the$300,000 mark in 2012. Buffalo Grove was the
4th largest contributor in the State of Illinois,and the largest in Lake County.
Seth Goldberg,MDA Ambassador for the Buffalo Grove Fire Department,stated that he and his family owe a great
deal of thanks to the Village and Chief Vavra for their support,and to the citizens of Buffalo Grove that donate to
the"Fill The Boot"Drive each year. Seth and his family derive many services from MDA,and it means a lot to
them,and he especially thanked Joe Alexander for his dedication to MDA.
1 Joe Alexander noted that all money raised stays local and provides wheelchairs,home improvements and many
services to MDA,and he thanked everyone involved for their support.
President Braiman thanked and congratulated the entire Buffalo Grove Fire Department for their dedication to this
worthwhile endeavor.
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President Braiman reported that the Village received notification from the IEPA that Land&Lakes has received
their certification for post closure,which is confirmation that the site is safe.
President Braiman urged any resident who is interested in joining a Village Committee/Commission to submit a
Talent Bank application to be reviewed when a vacancy occurs on our various Committees and Commissions.
President Braiman reported that former Village Trustee Charles Hendricks passed away this past weekend,and he
extended the sympathy of the Village Board to the family,and noted several of the many accomplishments that Mr.
Hendricks contributed to the Village of Buffalo Grove.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Bragg noted that there will be a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday,January 30,2012.
Mr.Braiman noted the submittal and posting to the website and the e-library of the Monthly Management Report
for December 2011;there were no questions on the report.
Mrs Neukirch presented the Traffic Management Committee 2011 Year End Report,details of which are
contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared.
Trustee Berman thanked Mrs.Neukirch for an objective and professional approach in the report.The Committee has
done an excellent job. Trustee Berman thanked Sgt.Kristiansen for his terrific work with the committee.
Mrs.Neukirch presented the 2011 Year End Report and Proposed 2012 Environmental Plan,details of which
are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared.
Moved by Sussman,seconded by Trilling,to accept the 2011 Year End Report and Proposed 2012 Environmental
Plan. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Braiman asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not on tonight's agenda;there were
none.
2011 COMMISSION,COMMITTEE&BOARD ANNUAL REPORTS
Mrs.Neukirch presented the Year 2011 Commission,Committee&Board Annual Reports,details of which are
contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared,as well as the individual Annual
Reports for each Commission/Committee.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Trilling noted that on March 20,2012,Buffalo Grove will be one of 154 Illinois municipalities to have a
referendum question on the ballot pertaining to aggregation of electricity. If approved,this would allow the
municipality the ability to seek competitive pricing for the provision of electricity to residents and small businesses.
Further information and details will be forthcoming between now and the election.
Trustee Sussman reported that she attended the Kildeer School District 96 Foundation Awards Dinner,and she
mentioned that Buffalo Grove Police Officer Staci Kupsak received the"Champion for Children"award.
Trustee Berman reported on upcoming opportunities for public input with regard to Regional Transportation
Issues,specifically Route 45 and the Metra Star Line feasibility study and alternatives.
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Trustee Stein reported on the Prescription Drug Disposal program coordinated by the Buffalo Grove Health
Department and the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County. Trustee Stein also noted that electronics are no
longer able to be accepted in landfills,and urged residents to bring these items to Electronics Recycling centers
and/or events.
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. There were no such requests. The Village Clerk read a brief
synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Sewer Lining Services
Motion to authorize bid waiver and join the Municipal Partnering Joint Bid for Sewer Lining Services.
Moved by Terson,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2012-3—LUX CARS CHICAGO
Moved by Stein,seconded by Ottenheimer,to transfer the Special Use from Prestige Auto to M&I Imports
Incorporated(d/b/a Lux Cars Chicago)in the B-3 Planned Business Center District,Village of Buffalo Grove,Cook
and Lake Counties,Illinois,88 Dundee Road.
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mrs.Neukirch.
Mr.Raysa opined that he does not believe that a Public Hearing is necessary in this case,as there is no modification
to any of the uses. The new entity has agreed to obey all the restrictions and requirements granted to the previous
Special Use. The Special Use has not changed.
Frank Sears,Lake Boulevard,believes that this proposal is an insult and disgrace to Buffalo Grove,and he calls
upon this Board to rescind the Special Use.
In answer to a question from Trustee Terson,Mr. Sears stated that the lighting was not in accordance with the
approved plan,cars were delivered and picked up by trucks that carried 10 cars rather than 2,and the business
damaged the quiet enjoyment of the residents around the area.
Mrs.Neukirch stated the only complaints received by the Village related to cars parked on the grass,but the owners
were very responsive to the complaints when notified by the Building Department.
Michael Orik,owner of M&I Imports,stated that he has been in business for 15 years,and a resident of Buffalo
Grove for 40 years;he is not planning to change anything;he has agreed to abide by all of the terms and conditions
imposed;he is taking the property from the landlord;he is not connected in any way to the previous owner.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to move to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Personnel,
Section 2(c)(1)of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried
The Board moved to Executive Session from until 8:20 P.M.until 8:43 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Berman,seconded by Sussman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Janet M. SID6bian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY M THIS 6th DAY OF February ,2012
Vi age President