2010-07-12 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12395
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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,JULY 12,2010
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:34 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: Ghida Neukirch,Village Manger Pro Tern;William Raysa,Village Attorney; Scott
Anderson,Director of Finance;Kate Skibbe,Assistant Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human
Resources;Brian Sheehan,Health Officer;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Carol Berman,Deputy Building
Commissioner/Administration;Rick Kuhl,Village Forester; Scott Kristensen,Police Department;Fire Chief
Vavra;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 21,2010.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Sussman
NAYS: I —Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 21,2010.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman, Glover,Berman,Trilling,Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1148
Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1148.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to approve Warrant#1448 in the amount of$3,053,638.83,
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 announced that Buffalo Grove received Gold Recognition from Clean Air Counts.
President Hartstein announced that the Buffalo Grove Farmer's Market was a success. He thanked organizers
and expressed special thanks to Penny Novy,Paulette Greenberg and Susan Levy for their hard work and
dedication. The Farmer's Market will run every Sunday in the parking lot next to the Spray N Play Park at 951
McHenry Road now through October 24,2010.
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President Hartstein thanked everyone who attended the 4th of July activities held on July 4,2010.
President Hartstein reminded residents that the not-for-profit organization Sports Shed collects new and gently
used sports equipment.There is a collect drum in the Village Hall and there was a collection drum at last
week's Farmer's Market. Ms. Greenberg advised that there will be another collection drum at the next Farmer's
Market.He urged residents to donate.
President Hartstein reminded residents of the upcoming Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival to be
held July 17th& 18`h,2010 at the Buffalo Grove Town Center.
ORDINANCE#2010-41 APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE MANAGER
President Hartstein thanked the entire Village Board and Heidi Voorhees&Associates for their dedication and
commitment during the selection process.He provided an overview of the selection process and the background
of Mr.Bragg,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by
Mr.Anderson.
President Hartstein recommends the appointment of Mr. Dane Bragg as the new Village Manager.
Moved by Berman, seconded by Sussman, to approve Ordinance #2010-41 Appointment of Village Manager
and Approval of Contract.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 7—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Stone,Sussman,President Hartstein
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Mr.Bragg introduced himself and stated that he is looking forward to working in Buffalo Grove.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mrs.Neukirch announced the upcoming Rescheduled Village Board Meetings are to be held on August 9&
August 30,2010.
Mrs.Neukirch provided an overview of the upcoming Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival to be held
on July 17th& 18th,2010,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview
that she prepared.
Mrs.Neukirch provided recognition to Carol Berman, Staff Liaison, and the Art Commission Members for their
hard work and tremendous effort they have put towards the festival to make it a success.
Trustee Berman left the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not listed on the agenda. There
were none.
BLOOMIN' BUFFALO GROVE PROGRAM
President Hartstein provided and overview of the program,details of which are contained in the Village Board
Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mrs. Berman.
Arts Commission Chair Linda Rosen and Commissioner Sandy Greenberg presented a check in the amount of
$1,000.00 to Alan Katz,BGRA, for the Buddy Baseball Foundation. The remaining proceeds will be used for
continuing arts programming in the Village.
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TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Trilling reviewed the results of the National Law Enforcement Challenge,details of which are
contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mrs.Neukirch.The Village placed
1st in the 46-75 sworn officers category and also won a special recognition for the Bicycle/Pedestrian safety
program.
Trustee Sussman announced the Village of Buffalo Grove Community Day at Arlington Park Race Track
on Saturday,July 31,2010. Residents will enjoy two free admissions. In addition,the Village will be
represented at the track by various local organizations such as police and fire and local charities.
Trustee Sussman announced the new Care Trak Program offered by the Buffalo Grove Police Department.
This program provides tracking assistance to locate individuals with special needs who may wander away.
QUALITY CAR CENTER-CAR WASH
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the request made by Quality Car Center-Car Wash to reface the existing ground sign,
details of which are contained in the the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.
Sheehan.
Regina Melman,property owner,and Robert Kuhlman,business owner,reviewed the request for variations to
the Village's Sign Code. Request was made to allow the variance to run with the land.
Lengthy discussion ensued with regard to trying to find a way to allow the sign to remain if Mr.Kuhlman does
not renew his lease.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to defer this matter unitl the July 26,2010 meeting.Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2010-42—COMBINED AREA TRAINING FACILITY
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the request to allow the classroom facility building to continue in use for another ten
years,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared.
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Sussman,to pass Ordinance#2010-42,approving the second amendment to the
Combined Area Training Facility(CAFT), 851 Krause Drive.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Trilling, Stone,Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2010-25—RED LIGHT CAMERAS
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to approved Resolution#2010-25,opposing the installation and
operation of red light cameras by Cook County in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call,Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
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AWARD OF BID: CRACK SEALING PROGRAM
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to award the bid to Behm Pavement Maintenance,Inc.,for the 2010
Crack Sealing Program at$1.054 per pound of crack sealing material.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
EMBASSY,LLC—1101-1165 WEILAND ROAD
Trustee Glover recused herself from any discussion on this issue because she is employed by an office in the
subject shopping center.
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the revised proposed sign,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr. Sheehan.
Terry Weppler,representing Embassy,LLC,reviewed the changes to the proposed sign. The sign area has been
reduced and no longer requires a variation.The only variation required is for the setback of the sign.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Sussman,to prepare an ordinance to grant a variation the Village's Sign Code
and defer this item until the July 26,2010 meeting.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Trilling, Stone,Sussman
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
RECUSED: 1 -Glover
Motion declared carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2009
{ Mr.Anderson reviewed the Village's FY 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR)prepared by
Wolf and Company,details of which are contained in the Village Board Agenda Item Overview prepared by
Mr.Anderson.
Mike Senko, Wolf and Company,and Mr.Anderson answered questions from the Board.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR)for the
FY ending December 31,2009.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: I -Berman
Motion declared carried.
2010 PARKWAY TREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to grant authorization to bid the 2010 parkway tree replacement
program.
Trustee Trilling is grateful to bring this program forward. This program was eliminated last year due to budget
issues.
Mr. Kuhl answered questions from the Board.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Berman
Motion declared carried.
LAND AND LAKES
Trustee Trilling left the dias at 9:44 P.M.
Lengthy discussion concerning Land and Lakes and the Shaw Environmental review dated April,2005 ensued.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to move to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Pending
Litigation, Section 2(c)(11)of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3—Braiman,Glover,Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Berman,Trilling
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Session from 10:35 P.M.until 10:41 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to adjourn the meeting.Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declare carried.The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Ju e Kam ,Acting Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 26th DAY OF July,2010
Village President