2012-11-12 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12691
11/12/2012
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,NOVEMBER 12,2012
CALL TO ORDER
President Braiman called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Braiman;Trustees Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein and
Ottenheimer. Trustee Berman was absent.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager; William Raysa,Village Attorney; Scott Anderson,Director of
Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Anne Marie Gaura,Interim Deputy Village Manager;
Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Mike Skibbe,Civil Engineer;Brett
Robinson,Purchasing Manager;and Police Chief Balinski.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Trilling,to approve the minutes of the October 15,2012 Regular Meeting.
Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Trilling,Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Stein, seconded by Terson,to approve the minutes of the October 22,2012 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Trilling
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1201
Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1201. Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Trilling,to approve Warrant#1201 in the
amount of$2,949,192.61,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
A representative from the MDA Chicago District thanked the Village for allowing the Fire Department to collect for
the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Buffalo Grove Firefighters have been one of the top MDA fundraisers
in the state,and all of the money collected remains local. In recognition of raising over$24,000 this year,the
representative presented a plaque to Firefighter Joe Alexander and the entire Buffalo Grove Fire Department. The
Buffalo Grove Fire Department is the first in the State of Illinois to collect over$300,000 for MDA. Firefighter
�•/ Alexander thanked everyone who donated,the Fire Department and everyone who helped with collection,PNC
Bank for their assistance,and the Buffalo Restaurant for donating lunches to the volunteers. Next year's goal is
$25,000. President Braiman thanked everyone for their efforts.
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VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Anderson presented the Truth in Taxation Act—Tax Year 2012 Levy Determination Notice,which requires
the Corporate Authorities to make a determination of the amounts necessary to be raised by taxation for the given
levy year(tax year 2012)upon the taxable property within the Village. If a proposed levy is more than 105%of the
amount extended,or estimated to be extended,plus any amount abated prior to extension from the prior tax year,the
Village shall give notice and conduct a public hearing. Based on the calculation listed in the report,it will not be
necessary to publish for and hold a Public Hearing as required by the Truth in Taxation Act. Further details may be
found in Mr. Anderson's memo to Mr.Bragg of November 7,2012.
Mr.Bragg noted that the November 19,2012 Regular Meeting has been changed to a Rescheduled Regular
Meeting on November 26,2012,and will be a presentation of the 2013 budget only.
Due to the retirement of Carmen Molinaro,Mr.Bragg noted that Interim Golf Course Managers have been named
as follows: Joe Bridges,Buffalo Grove Golf Course,and Jeff Tollefson,Arboretum Golf Course.
Chief Vavra reported that the Buffalo Grove Fire Department members have grown mustaches in recognition of
"Movember"to bring awareness to Prostate and Testicular Cancer,and hopefully raise money to contribute to this
cause.
Chief Vavra noted that,on Halloween,the Buffalo Grove Fire Department distributed over 1,000 bags of candy and
public education materials. In those bags of candy,there were five"golden tickets"which were redeemable for a
ride to school on a fire truck.
Mr.Bragg noted the submittal and posting to the website and the e-library of the Monthly Management Report for
October,2012;staff then answered questions from the Board.
PROCLAMATION—CARMEN MOLINARO
President Braiman read a Proclamation recognizing the service and accomplishments of Carmen Molinaro,Director
of Golf Operations,for his service to the Village of Buffalo Grove from 1973 to 2012,extending the best wishes of
the community to Carmen Molinaro in his retirement.
Mr.Molinaro thanked the Board and the Village for the opportunity to be employed by the Village of Buffalo
Grove,stating that he truly enjoyed every year that he has been with the Village and that it has been an honor to
associate with everyone that he has had the pleasure of working with over the years. Mr.Molinaro also thanked his
family,everyone on the golf staff,and the residents for their support.
PROCLAMATION—OFFICER TIMOTHY McGINN
President Braiman read a Proclamation recognizing the service and accomplishments of Officer Timothy McGinn
for his service to the Village of Buffalo Grove from 1986 to 2012,extending the best wishes of the community to
Officer McGinn on his retirement.
Chief Balinski reviewed the asset that Officer McGinn has been to the Buffalo Grove Police Department.
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGE
The Buffalo Grove Police Department won two awards as part of the National Law Enforcement Challenge,which
provides law enforcement agencies with an opportunity to make a significant difference in the communities they
serve. The program is designed to strengthen and support traffic enforcement nationwide and target three major
traffic safety priorities: occupant protection, impaired driving and speeding. Buffalo Grove won ls`place in the 46-
75 sworn officer category,and also won a special recognition for the Bicycle/Pedestrian safety program,making a
total of five state and national traffic safety awards won by the Buffalo Grove Police Department since 2009.
Chief Balinski commented on the outstanding efforts of the Buffalo Grove Police Department,after which Sergeant
Rodriguez further reviewed the criteria for these awards and presented the plaque to President Braiman.
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TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Sussman reported that the Buffalo Grove Days Committee would like to present a video of Buffalo Grove
Days 2012. Credit for the compilation of the video goes to Jim Pawlak,Dick Schneider and Hal Norman.
Trustee Terson commented on the outstanding Veteran's Day program presented by the Buffalo Grove Park District
yesterday.
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. The Village Clerk read a brief synopsis of each of the items on
the Consent Agenda.
Ordinance#2012-52-Strathmore Square
Motion to pass Ordinance#2012-52,granting variations to the Buffalo Grove Sign Code for Strathmore Square
Shopping Center, 1202-1300 W.Dundee Road.
Resolution#2012-36—Closed Session Minutes
Motion to pass Resolution#2012-36,relating to the Semi-Annual review of Closed Session Minutes.
Resolution#2012-37-IRMA
Motion to pass Resolution#2012-37,appointing an Alternate Delegate to the Intergovernmental Risk Management
Agency.
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Resolution#2012-38—Illinois House Bill 4576
Motion to pass Resolution#2012-38,in support of Illinois House Bill 4576.
Resolution#2012-39—Capital Expenditures
Motion to pass Resolution#2012-39,expressing official intent regarding certain capital expenditures to be
reimbursed from proceeds of an obligation to be issued by the Village of Buffalo Grove,Lake and Cook Counties,
Illinois.
Lift Stations
Motion to award contract for upgrading of the old Treatment Plant and Cambridge on the Lake Lift
Stations.
Buffalo Grove Days Financial Report
Motion to accept the Buffalo Grove Days Financial Report.
Proclamation—Native American Heritage Month
Motion to declare the month of November 2012 as Native American Heritage Month.
Plaza Verde
Motion to issue Certificate of Initial !Acceptance and Approval for Plaza Verde Retail Development.
Moved by Terson,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows on the Consent Agenda:
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AYES: 5—Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2012-53—WATERBURY PLACE
Moved by Sussman,seconded by Trilling,to pass Ordinance#2012-53,approving the Third Amendment of the
Planned Unit Development(PUD)for the Waterbury Place subdivision concerning the landscaping plan.
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Staff recommends that the amended landscape plan be approved subject to final approval by the Village Engineer.
Trustees Sussman and Trilling approved this recommendation.
Warren James, Waterbury Place Homeowners Association,stated that control of the association was turned over to
the residents approximately four years ago.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Trilling,Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2012-54—VETERINARY SPECIALTY CENTER
Moved by Terson, seconded by Sussman,to pass Ordinance#2012-54,approving a special use for a veterinary
facility in the Industrial District,Veterinary Specialty Center(Therapet), 1495 Busch Parkway.
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil,noting that a re-drafted ordinance was placed on the dais this evening. Mr.
Raysa concurs with the re-drafted ordinance,which is identified in the upper left-hand corner as 11/12/2012.
Mr. Bragg noted that the requests for amendment of the ordinance were made by the petitioner.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 5—Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2012-55—LINE OF CREDIT
Mr.Anderson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview that he prepared.
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Sussman,to pass Ordinance#2012-55,providing for the issuance of a not-to-
exceed$6,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Line of Credit Note of the Village of Buffalo Grove,Lake and Cook
Counties, Illinois,to pay the costs of necessary capital expenditures,and providing for the security for and payment
of said note.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5—Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT CONTRACT
Moved by Stein,seconded by Sussman,to award contract to Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management,Inc. for
mosquito abatement services for Fiscal Year 2013.
Mr.Bragg reviewed the proposed contract,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Brett Robinson.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
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.
Frank Sears,50 Lake Boulevard,asked a question with regard to the ordinance pertaining to retail properties.
President Braiman and Mr. Bragg responded to Mr. Sears' question.
Jerome Springman, Stanton Drive,commented on the use of Robert's Rules of Order during Village Board
Meetings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Sussman, 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: 5—Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Session from until 8:32 P.M.until 9:48 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 9:50 P.M.
Janet M. abian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 3rd DAY OF December ,2012
v illage President