2010-07-26 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12400
07/26/2010
MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE
l J VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS ON MONDAY,JULY 26,2010
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:32 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;Katie Skibbe,
Assistant Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Robert Giddens,MIS Director;
Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Rick Kuhl,Village Forester;Police Sgt.
Scott Kristiansen;Fire Chief Vavra;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve the minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Meeting of July
12,2010.
Trustee Stone moved to amend the minutes of July 12,2010 to reflect that she requested that the minutes from
the previous meeting be amended to reflect the lost Executive Session audio tape of April 18,2005 pertaining to
the Shaw Environmental Evaluation of the Land&Lakes Landfill and a lengthy discussion that followed.
There was no second to the motion,and after discussion, it was determined that Trustee Stone would present the
wording in written form for the proposed amendment and that it be brought forth for consideration at the next
Village Board Meeting.
Trustee Stone wants the topic memorialized in the minutes that the audio tape from the 4/18/2005 Executive
Session is missing.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the approval of the July 12,2010 minutes:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Sussman
NAYS: 1 —Stone
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1149
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1149. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#1149 in the
amount of S3,373,963.62,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.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein wished the Village Clerk a Happy Birthday.
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President Hartstein alerted residents that the Buffalo Grove Fire Department will again be conducting a Fill the
/ Boot campaign to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The drives will be on August 6,2010 at
v Lake Cook and Arlington Heights Roads,and on August 13,2010 at Dundee and Buffalo Grove Roads.
President Hartstein commended the Buffalo Grove Park District for a tremendous production of Seussical,and
he applauded the Park District and the entire cast, including Trustee Berman,for a great performance.
President Hartstein noted that we just concluded the 5th week of our Farmer's Market,and that it continues to
get better and better each week. Everyone is enjoying it and finding it to be a very worthwhile project and he
thanked everyone involved in the event.
President Hartstein stated that the 9th Annual Invitational Art Festival was held this past weekend. It was a
great festival with artists from all over the country. Thanks to the Arts Commission,and especially all of the
volunteers who worked tirelessly throughout the weekend to make all of the artists feel welcome.
President Hartstein made the following appointments to the Buffalo Grove Ethics Commission: Brian Rubin,
Chairman. Moved by Berman,seconded by Trilling,to concur with President Hartstein's appointment of Brian
Rubin as Chairman of the Ethics Commission. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein appointed the following members to serve on the Ethics Commission: Walter Jasinski,
Bruce Bohrer,John Green,Nancy Aldrich,Lenna Scott and Debra Rybarczyk. Moved by Braiman, seconded
by Sussman,to confirm President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
President Hartstein then addressed the recent newspaper article referring to Shaw Environmental Report.
President Hartstein noted that this is a five-year old report,and has been brought up to date with the 2010 data,
which shows no violations. Everyone should have access to this report,and President Hartstein noted that the
report,along with updated information,will be available to every resident,either by e-mail or hard copy,by
making a request on the website,by phone or in person.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mrs.Neukirch noted that the next Village Board Meeting will be held on August 9,2010,and will begin with a
Finance Committee Meeting at 6:15 P.M.
Mrs.Neukirch noted the submittal and posting to the website and the e-library of the Monthly Management
Report for June,2010;there were no questions on the report.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not listed on the agenda.
Gary Stone,Beverly Lane, commented on the events that took place at the July 12,2010 meeting,noting that he
believed that President Hartstein acted inappropriately. President Hartstein responded to Mr. Stone's
comments.
Mr. Stone also referred to a group wishing to use the Rotary Village Green,who were unable to do so because
they could not afford the insurance needed to obtain a permit. Mr. Stone then referenced a group that recently
used the same space without obtaining a permit or insurance,and he stated that he believes there is inequity in
the use of this public space.
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the possible uses for the Village Green,a public park. Staff is in the process of better
defining when a permit needs to be utilized and what conditions would require notification to the Village. It
was noted that this is a public park,and unless the park is used for an exclusive event,the public space is open
for use by anyone. Further discussion on the issue ensued.
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l / TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Glover,Chief Vavra and FF/PM Rusin reviewed the PINK HEALS program,noting that the 2010 tour
will be in Buffalo Grove on September 1,2010. They all urged our residents to come out and support this
terrific endeavor that will raise money to fight cancer.
CONSENT AGENDA
There is no Consent Agenda at tonight's meeting.
ORDINANCE#2010-43-EMBASSY,LLC
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#2010-43,variation of Sign Code, Sections
14.20.030 and 14.20.070 for 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 proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr. Sheehan.
Mr.Raysa pointed out that the petitioner is only requesting one variation for Section 14.20.070.
Trustees Trilling and Braiman accepted this change in the ordinance.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Trilling,Stone,Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
RECUSED: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2010-44-QUALITY CAR CENTER-CAR WASH
Moved by Stone,seconded by Sussman,to pass Ordinance#2010-44,granting variations to the Village Sign
Code for Quality Car Center-Car Wash.
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr. Sheehan.
Trustee Braiman asked that the motion be amended to add the words"successors or"before"assigns"in
Section 3. B. Trustees Stone and Sussman agreed to this 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.
TAKE ONE VIDEO SERVICES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to renew the contract for Take One Video Services according to the
memo dated 7/26/2010 for the costs that are budgeted in the memo and the recommendation from staff.
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.
TRUCK PURCHASE
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to authorize waiver of bids and purchase two 2011 International 7400
160"Wheelbase Trucks from the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Joint Purchasing
Contract#4015050 in an amount not to exceed$283,978.00.
It was noted that bids are being waived because this is under the State Central Purchasing Contract. There are
sufficient in the Central Garage Fund for payment of this purchase. Mr.Kuhl reviewed the process whereby the
current vehicles will be sold and the proceeds will be returned to the funds from which the original trucks were
purchased.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Stone, Sussman
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Stone again brought up the Shaw Environmental Report,noting that she would like it to be uploaded to
the Village website.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Braiman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Janet . irabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 9th DAY OF August ,2010
Village President
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