2012-05-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12631
05/07/2012
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 7,2012
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,Sussman,Terson,Stein and
Ottenheimer. Trustee Trilling was absent.
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;Robert Pfeil,
Village Planner;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Mike Skibbe,Civil Engineer; Carol Berman,Deputy
Building Commissioner—Administration;Brian Sheehan,Deputy Building Commissioner—Operations;Fire Chief
Vavra;and Police Chief Balinski.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Stein,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the minutes of the April 16,2012 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
�•/ Moved by Berman,seconded by Sussman,to approve the minutes of the April 16,2012 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Sussman,to approve the minutes of the April 30,2012 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Berman,Sussman,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
ABSTAIN: 1—Terson
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1188
Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1188. Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Stein,to approve Warrant#1188 in the
amount of$2,099,937.00,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Trilling
Motion declared carried.
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VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Braiman appointed Zill Khan as Vice-Chairperson and Barry Stark as Secretary of the Buffalo Grove Plan
Commission. Moved by Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to concur with President Braiman's appointments.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
President Braiman read a Proclamation declaring the month of May,2012 as Building Safety Month in the Village
of Buffalo Grove,and urged citizens to join their fellow Americans in participating in Building Safety Month and
assist in efforts to improve green building practices.
President Braiman read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 21-May 28,2012 as Buckle Up Buffalo Grove!
week in the Village of Buffalo Grove,and urged all citizens to always wear seat belts when driving or riding on our
roadways.
Police Sergeant Rodriguez presented awards to the winners of the coloring contest run by the Buffalo Grove Police
Department in recognition of Bicycle Safety Month during the month of May. Sergeant Rodriguez thanked the
Buffalo Grove Bank&Trust for their donation of the awards. The winners were then recognized and presented with
their certificates and awards as they were congratulated by the audience and the Board.
The Village Clerk urged residents to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony held at 11:00 A.M.on Memorial Day at
the Knopf Cemetery on Arlington Heights Road.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
`./ Bob Andres,Phase I Study Engineer with Civiltech Engineering,Inc.,presented an update on the status of the
Weiland Road/Prairie Road/Lake Cook Road Phase I Study. Details of Mr.Andres'presentation are contained
in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Boysen.
Mr. Sheehan reviewed Building and Zoning Public Awareness Efforts,details of which are contained in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared.
Mrs.Neukirch presented an Electric Aggregation Status Report,details of which are contained in the Village
Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared.
CMAP PRESENTATION
Mary Lou Seidel,Housing Coordinator with the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative,presented a status
update from the Collaborative.
Drew William Clark with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning presented a broad overview on Homes for
a Changing Region,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared
by Mr.Pfeil.
The first public meeting to gather public input on this process will be held at Village Hall at 7:00 P.M on June 20,
2012.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Berman reported on activities that residents are urged to participate in during National Bike Month during
the month of May.
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Trustee Berman reported on the Waste Management Recycling Service&Senior Discount program,noting that
residents may choose a different size cart at no charge during the month of May,and also noting the senior discount
program.
Trustee Berman urged residents to participate in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life on Friday,June 15,
2012 at Stevenson High School and coordinated by students at Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High Schools. It is a
fun event as well as an emotional event that benefits an excellent cause dedicated to eradicating cancer.
Trustee Berman reported on the ComEd Smart Grid Plan,urging residents to contact State legislators or the ICC
to force ComEd to reconsider its proposed implementation plan.
Trustee Sussman thanked Sue Gottlieb for her many years of service to the Commission for Residents with
Disabilities.
Trustee Stein reported on the upcoming Farmer's Market which will return on June 17,2012 and continue every
Sunday morning through October 7,2012.
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.
Ordinance#2012-17—Electricity Aggregation Program
Motion to pass Ordinance#2012-17,adding Chapter 5.82 to the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code and
Authorizing an Electricity Aggregation Program.
Resolution#2012-15—Fund Balance and Reserve Policy
Motion to pass Resolution#2012-15,amending the Village of Buffalo Grove Fund Balance and Reserve Policy.
Resolution#2012-16—Closed Session Minutes
Motion to pass Resolution#2012-16,relating to the Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes.
Street Light Maintenance Contract
Motion to authorize bid for Street Light Maintenance Contract.
Moved by Terson,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2012-18—SIGN CODE
Moved by Sussman,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2012-18,adopting a Revised Sign Code,Title 14 of
the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview that she prepared.
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Mrs.Neukirch and Mr. Sheehan then answered questions from the Board. It was noted that this Code should be
looked at on a regular basis to ensure that it is meeting all aspects of the needs of the community.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Berman,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Trilling
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2012-17—NW SUBURBAN HOUSING COLLABORATIVE
Moved by Stein,seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Resolution#2012-17,in support of the application by the Village
of Arlington Heights for funding to develop a housing implementation plan for the NW Suburban Housing
Collaborative,subject to the information contained in Board packets.
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman, Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Trilling
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2012-19—528 BUCKTHORN
Moved by Stein,seconded by Terson,to pass Ordinance#2012-19,approving a variation of the Village
�./ Development Ordinance concerning the width of the driveway apron,528 Buckthorn Terrace,in accordance with
the recommendation of the Plan Commission Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
BARKINGTON PALACE
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposal for a pet resort and veterinary services business at 1322 Barclay Boulevard.
Renee Sclafani,on behalf of she and her partners Jennifer Levine and Linda Webster,reviewed their Petition for
Concept and Preliminary Plan to operate a"luxury pet resort"called Barkington Palace at 1322 Barclay Boulevard,
details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Overview prepared by Mrs.Neukirch.
Moved by Terson,seconded by Sussman,to refer Barkington Palace, 1322 Barclay Boulevard,proposed pet resort
and veterinary services business to the Plan Commission for review.
Mrs. Sclafani and her partners then answered questions from the Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman, Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
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BUCKY'S
Moved by Terson,seconded by Berman,to refer the proposed re-build of a gas station and convenience store
(Bucky's), 1251 McHenry Road,Petition for Approval of a Preliminary Plan and Special Use Amendment of PUD
and Amendment of Zoning Ordinance to allow an automobile laundry in the B-3 District.
Walter Hainsfurther,petitioner,made a brief presentation to the Board,details of which are contained in the Village
Board Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil. Mr.Hainsfurther then answered questions from the Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Terson,seconded by Sussman,to move to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective
Bargaining,Section 2(c)(2)of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Berman,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried
The Board moved to Executive Session from until 9:25 P.M.until 9:56 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Stein,seconded by Sussman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 P.M.
Janet M. Sullage Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 21st DAY OF May ,2012
Vil ge President