2010-04-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12358
04/19/2010
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,APRIL 19,2010
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Stone,
and Sussman.
Also present were: William Brimm,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Neukirch,Deputy
Village Manager; Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Brian
Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Carol Berman,Deputy Building Commissioner-
Administration;Deputy Fire Chief Ciecko;Deputy Fire Chief Pearson;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5,2010. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Sussman
NAYS: 1 —Stone
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1143
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1143. Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#1143 in the
amount of$2,293,502.79,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Stone,Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein noted that he and Trustees Braiman and Berman traveled to Springfield last week and met with
legislators regarding several Legislative Issues currently being discussed in Springfield,specifically the local
revenue stream and pension reform.
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring the month of May,2010 as Building Safety Month in the
Village of Buffalo Grove,and encouraged residents to participate in Building Safety Month and assist in efforts to
improve green building practices.
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring the May 1,2010 as Silver Star Banner Day to honor the
wounded and ill Soldiers of the Village of Buffalo Grove
President Hartstein read a Commendation for Matthew Brown in support of his efforts on behalf of citizens with
disabilities,commending him for his efforts in promoting disability awareness in his school within the spirit of
Public Act 096-0191,and encouraging others within the community to follow Matthew's example.
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President Hartstein presented the 2010-2011 Volunteer Committee,Commission and Board Reappointments,
v details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of April 19,2010. All appointments shall run through April
30,2011. Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon
voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The Village Clerk asked that the Minutes for the April 5,2010 Regular Village Board Meeting be reconsidered in
order to make a correction.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to reconsider the minutes from the April 5,2010 Village Board Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Stone,Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The Village Clerk made the following correction to the minutes of April 5,2010:
• On page 12357 in the first line,the word Personnel should be replaced with Approval of Executive Meeting
Minutes.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the April 5,2010 Regular Meeting as amended.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Stone,Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
j Trustee Stone reported on the Bloomin' Buffalo Grove Program sponsored by the Arts Commission to be held on
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VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Brimm noted the submittal and posting to the website and the e-library of the Monthly Management Report
for March,2010;there were no questions on the report.
Mr.Brimm and Trustee Trilling briefly introduced the Village of Buffalo Grove Farmer's Market initiative.
Paulette Greenberg and Susan Levy provided a status report on the proposal,which will begin on June 27,2010 and
run through October 24,2010 from 7:30 A.M.to 12:30 P.M. The location will be in front of the Spray Park at 951
McHenry Road. The Board thanked the committee for all of the work that they have put into this project.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not listed on the agenda.
Craig Horwitz, 883 Stonebridge Lane,made a presentation to the Board asking for assistance from the Village of
Buffalo Grove regarding opposition to the proposed Thresholds Development on Boeger Road between Arlington
Heights and Old Arlington Heights Roads in Arlington Heights.
Rob Sherman, Stonebridge Lane,also noted his opposition and the concerns that he has with the proposed
Thresholds Development.
Mary Lou Lowry,Vice Chair of the Task Force,reported on the steps that they have taken to be sure this property is
suitable for the residents of the proposed Thresholds Development.
Arlen Gould,resident,noted his support for the proposed Thresholds Development.
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Julie Sebastio,a member of the Task Force and mother of a daughter with serious mental illness,asked that the
Board consider supporting this project,as they believe this would be a perfect place for her daughter to live.
The speakers then answered questions from the Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Hartstein explained the Consent Agenda,stating that any member of the audience or the Board could
request that an item be removed for full discussion. It was requested that Item XI.A.be removed for full discussion.
The Village Clerk read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#2010-21—INTERNATIONAL SHISH KEBOB HOUSE
Motion to pass Ordinance#2010-21,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,Class A,International Shish Kebob
House Corp.
RESOLUTION #2010-16-INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Motion to pass Resolution#2010-16,a resolution to open an Investment Account.
RESOLUTION#2010-17-CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Motion to pass Resolution#2010-17,a resolution relating to the semi-annual review of closed session minutes.
FAIRVIEW ESTATES
Motion to approve amendment of Development Improvement Agreement/Fairview Estates.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2010-22-BANNER PLUMBING
Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mr. Sheehan. The request by Banner Plumbimg, 1020 Lake Cook Road, is for variation
to Sign Code, Section 14.20.050,pertaining to Industrial Districts; Section 14.20.080,pertaining to Wall Signs;and I
Section 14.40.025,pertaining to Changeable Copy Signs,for the purpose of allowing more than one wall sign on the
south elevation of the building,and to allow a changeable copy wall sign on the south elevation of the building.
Gene Hara,Vice President of Banner Plumbing Supply,made a presentation to the Board and explained the reasons
that this request for a variation is so important to his business.
Moved by Stone,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#2010-22,granting variations to the Buffalo Grove Sign
Code for Banner Plumbing, 1020 Lake Cook Road.
Commissioners Andrew Stein and Ira Shapiro,reviewed both sides of the deliberations that took place at the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
Mr. Raysa stated that the ZBA agenda for April 20,2010 does list a motion to reconsider.
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Trustee Trilling asked that the motion be amended as follows:
• Item C.reads that staff will conduct a review in three months as of the date of installation of the sign.
Trustee Trilling would like a review in three months and in twelve months as of the date of initial operation
of the sign.
• There shall be no video or moving images displayed.
• The sign shall be restricted to the specific use by the petitioner,Banner Plumbing,and not used for any
other advertising of any kind.
Trustees Stone and Braiman accepted Trustee Trilling's amendments to the motion.
Lengthy discussion on the proposal followed.
Mr.Hara stated that,at this point,he would prefer that the Board act on the current proposal tonight.
Further lengthy discussion ensured.
It was suggested that the motion also be amended to include the following wording: ...subject to approval of the
detailed standards to be approved by staff. Trustees Stone and Braiman accepted the amendment.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Stone,Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2010-23-GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2010-23,providing for the issuance of General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010A and General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds,Series 2010B,of the
Village of Buffalo Grove,Lake and Cook Counties,Illinois;providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual
tax for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds,further providing for the execution of an Escrow
Agreement in connection with such issuance,and approving a record-keeping policy and other post-issuance
compliance matters,in accordance with the memorandum contained in Board packets.
Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview that he prepared.
Mr.Anderson introduced Raphaliata McKenzie from Speer Financial,after which he answered questions from the
Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Stone,Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2010-24—NO PARKING
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2010-24,amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code(designation of No Parking on Pauline Avenue and Carman Avenue).
Debra Jess,resident,reviewed the concerns that she has with the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Brimm responded to Mrs. Jess' questions and concerns.
After discussion, upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2010-25-RULES AND PROCEDURES
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2010-25,providing for Procedures of the Corporate
Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove,
Lengthy discussion on the proposed ordinance ensued.
• General Rules and Decorum states that no member shall hold any private discussion nor pass notes and
shall give attention to the speaker. It was suggested that so as not to interfere with the meeting be added to
that sentence.
• It was suggestions that there should be an inclusion prohibiting the use of cell phones and texting.
• It was suggested that the Chair has the discretion to determine if an item should be discussed under Trustee
Reports or New Business.
• It was also suggested that Trustee Reports and New Business be considered together.
The construction of the language will be left to counsel. It is important to conduct an efficient and orderly meeting.
President Hartstein declared a recess from 11:20 P.M.until 11:32 P.M.
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Sussman,to defer action on the proposed ordinance until the next Regular Meeting
on May 3,2010. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried
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j PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER VENTILATION SYSTEMS
*" Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to defer approval of re=bid of CO/NO2 Alarm and Ventilation Systems
Upgrades at Public Service Center until the May 3,2010 meeting:. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
BIKE PATH/PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to award bid for the 2010 Bike Path&Parking Lot Improvement Project
to Chicagoland Paving Contractors,Inc. in an amount not to exceed$100,218.87,in accordance with the memo
from Carol Lieber on April 7,2010.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr.Kuenkler. Mr.Brimm noted that the apparent low bidder did not meet the pre-
qualifications that were established within the bidding documents and thus was disqualified. The difference
between the two bids was minimal.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Stone,Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
SIDEWALK PROJECT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to award bid for the 2010 Sidewalk Project to Strada Contruction
Company in an amount not to exceed$116,633.50.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr. Kuenkler.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
KIDS&COMPANY
Steven Hoffman of Enrichment Enterprises,Inc.made a brief presentation reviewing his request.
Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to refer Kids&Company, 1425 Busch Parkway,Special Use for a Child
Care Center in the Industrial District,to the Plan Commission for review.
There was discussion as to whether or not this change required referral back to the Plan Commission.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,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: 6 Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Stone,Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Session from 11:42 P.M.until 12:47 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:47 A.M.
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Janet M bian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 3rd DAY OF May ,2010
Village President