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2010-08-09 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12404 08/09/2010 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 AUGUST 9,2010 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; Scott Anderson,Finance Director;Katie Skibbe,Assistant Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Fire Chief Vavra;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Meeting of July 26,2010. Trustee Berman noted that, in the second line of the second paragraph under Questions from the Audience, there is a typo,and the correct word should be"inappropriately". Trustees Glover and Berman accepted the correction. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the approval of the amended July 26,2010 minutes: AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Sussman NAYS: 1 —Stone Motion declared carried. WARRANT#1150 Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1150. Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#1150 in the amount of$1,473,834.88 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. 9 VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Hartstein reported on a meeting of the Illinois Tollway Authority that he recently attended,noting that the entire meeting was devoted to a presentation on Route 53. 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 next drive will be on August 13, 4 2010 at Dundee and Buffalo Grove Roads. • President Hartstein noted that there is apparently a new proposal that has been submitted to the Village of Arlington Heights for a development on Boeger Road. President Hartstein stated that he has been informed 12405 08/09/2010 that there will be a public information meeting on August 19,2010,and possibly a subsequent meeting on September 14,2010. President Hartstein noted an e-mail that he received with regard to the Beechwood Road sewer system upgrades,thanking the Board for their assistance in alleviating the flooding problems in the area. President Hartstein stated that the Board and the staff appreciate these positive comments from our residents. President Hartstein reported that our new Village Manager has purchased a home in Buffalo Grove,and will be closing on that home later this month,after which he will shortly assume his duties as Village Manager of Buffalo Grove. President Hartstein stated that,at the 96 Annual Invitational Art Festival recently held,a nominal entry fee was charged of each artist. The proceeds from this entry fee are used to purchase art pieces for the Village from the artists,and he pointed out a piece on display in the Council Chambers called Sudoku,which was purchased from Buffalo Grove artist Steven Weiner. President Hartstein shared technical information that he received within the last couple of hours with regard to Land&Lakes landfill,which indicates that there are no violations. This report is dated August 9,2010,from Andrews Engineering,Inc.,and concludes that the facility does not present a threat to human health or the environment. This report,along with updated information,will be available to every resident either by e-mail or hard copy by simply making a request to Village Hall. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Mrs.Neukirch introduced the current Good Neighbor Video that has been put together by staff with regard to fence regulations,after which the video was shown. Steve Bulmash,representing Bright Lights Multi Media Productions,partnered with the Village to create this video at no charge to the Village so that viewers would be provided with a plethora of information with regard to the Village's fence requirements. Mr.Bulmash provided a short overview of his company. President Hartstein thanked all those involved for their efforts. Mr.Anderson,presented the Fiscal Year 2010 Six-Month Financial Report,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mrs. Skibbe. Staff then answered questions from the Board. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not listed on the agenda. Frank Ladonne,34 Chestnut Court,commented on the report from Andrews Engineering, Inc. with regard to Land&Lakes which President Hartstein referred to earlier in the meeting. Craig Horowitz,congratulated the Board on the appointment of Dane Bragg as our new Village Manager,and he looks forward to him being a strong asset to Village Staff,and he thanked the Board for the thorough search that was conducted. Mr. Horowitz,also thanked President Hartstein for considering his application for the Ethics Commission. Mr.Horowitz outlined his concern with regard to the Boeger Road development in Arlington Heights,referring to the letter sent to Village President Mulder on May 4,2010. President Hartstein responded to Mr. Horowitz, noting that a plan has not been presented,so there is nothing to be done at this point in time. Mr.Horowitz asked if there were any current plans for the three vacant auto dealerships on Dundee Road. President Hartstein and Mrs.Neukirch responded to Mr. Horowitz. David Wells, Thornwood Drive,noted that he has reviewed the Shaw Environmental Report with regard to �.� Land& Lakes, and he commented on his assessment of the report. f r 12406 008/09/2010 It was noted that the United States EPA determined that there was no basis for concern at this site(Land& Lakes)and that the Lake County Health Department and the Illinois EPA have regulatory authority over this site. Chuck Pozniak,noted that he is on the Buffalo Grove Days Committee,and is in charge of the Bar-B-Q Challenge,and he urged residents to submit their entries for the Challenge. 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 with the pink fire trucks on display. They all urged our residents to come out and support this terrific endeavor that will raise money to fight cancer. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department is also selling t-shirts to support the campaign. Trustee Sussman reported that the Buffalo Grove Police Department is proud to announce a new program designed to assist special needs residents who may be missing. The Care Trak equipment utilizes radio transmitters to locate individuals with disabilities who may wader away. The ultimate goal is to find special needs individuals as quickly as possible and return them home safely. Trustee Sussman noted that July 31,2010 was Buffalo Grove Appreciation Day at Arlington Park Race Track. Trustee Sussman thanked the Buffalo Grove Park District for a wonderful event at the National Night Out held this past week. It was a huge success and a terrific event for our residents. President Hartstein also congratulated and thanked the Park District for their efforts in coordinating this event. Trustee Trilling stated that the Buffalo Grove Police Department will be hosting a golf outing at Nichol Knoll on September 10,2010 with the proceeds to benefit Special Olympics. The Village Clerk reminded residents that Voter Registration for the November 2,2010 General Election will close on October 5,2010. 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;there were no such requests. 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#2010-45—AMERICAN MATTRESS Motion to pass Ordinance#2010-45,granting certain variations to the Buffalo Grove Sign Code for American Mattress, 197 McHenry Road. WATER STORAGE BUILDING Motion to authorize bid for Roof Replacement Project—Water Storage Building Reservoir 7. 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. • 12407 08/09/2010 ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Moved by Trilling,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2010-26,Illinois Transportation Enhancement Project(ITEP). Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil. Discussion followed on whether or not this project is in the best interest of the Village. It was determined that this project is not in the best interest of the Village at this point in time. Trustees Trilling and Berman withdrew the motion. ORDINANCE#2010-46-RECALL Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2010-46,proving for the submission to the electors of the Village of Buffalo Grove,Illinois,at a Binding Referendum,a Question of Public Policy regarding the Recall and Removal of Lisa Stone as Village Trustee. Board discussion on the proposed ordinance followed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Sussman NAYS: 1 —Stone Motion declared carried. MEETING MINUTES Moved by Stone,seconded by Sussman,to amend the minutes of the meeting of June 21,2010 to include in the minutes that discussion during Resolution#2010-24 relating to the release of the Closed Session minutes that Buffalo Grove Village Clerk Janet Sirabian lost the legally required closed executive session audio tape of April 18,2005 which included discussion of the Shaw Environmental Review of the Land&Lakes landfill. Trustee Sussman stated that she will agree to second the motion if Trustee Stone would agree to add the following sentence: This meeting took place for 20 minutes and there were two items on the agenda for discussion. Trustee Braiman also would like to include the fact that this tape could have been destroyed in February of 2007. • Trustees Stone and Sussman accepted the amendments proposed by Trustees Sussman and Braiman. Trustee Berman related his reasons why he believes this is unnecessary and why he will vote negatively on the motion. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion: AYES: 5—Braiman, Glover,Trilling, Stone, Sussman NAYS: 1 —Berman Motion declared carried. 12408 08/09/2010 CAMBRIDGE ON THE LAKE—FENCE VARIATION Dan Wolf, Schwartz Wolf&Bernstein,representing the Cambridge on the Lake residents,made a presentation to the Board with regard to the proposed fence to be erected by the Cambridge on the Lake Homeowners Association. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Berman,to uphold the appeal of the objectors to the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant the variance as requested by Cambridge on the Lake Homeowners Association to allow them to construct a white vinyl 6' fence around the east,south and west perimeters of the property. Trustees then asked questions of the petitioner and stated their thoughts on this issue. Several Board members suggested that the petitioner meet with the homeowners one more time to try and bring a satisfactory resolution to this issue. There was discussion as to exactly what type of fence was cited in the notice that went out to the Cambridge homeowners. Moved by Berman,seconded by Trilling,to refer this matter back to the Zoning Board of Appeals for consideration. Trustees Braiman and Berman withdrew the original motion. President Hartstein clarified that the intent of this particular motion is to send this back to the ZBA so that everyone in the community will have an actual true understanding of what was proposed so that there is no mystique about it and so that people may voice their opinions either pro or con. Or perhaps the developer will choose to have a community meeting and gauge the community input to see if there is some sort of middle ground that will satisfy everyone. Mr.Raysa suggested that the notice to the newspapers be re-issued. President Hartstein suggested that the maker of the motion add that notice be given to all of the residents of the details of the proposal. President Hartstein stated the motion be to accept that the details be proposed,and that it be set for the next ZBA meeting of September 21,2010,and that notice going out to all adjacent property owners basically specifying the details of the proposed fence. Mr. Wolf stated that, if the neighboring homeowners wish to put together a panel of representatives,he would invite them to contact him to set up a meeting in his office with representatives of the Cambridge on the Lake Board of Directors to see what alternatives are possible. The Board of Directors truly does not want the homeowners to believe that,after 40 years,they are going to be bad neighbors. Trustees Berman and Trilling agreed to the amendment suggested by President Hartstein. Mr. Raysa suggested using as a basis,the July 27,2010 document where it specifically says 6'tall/PVC white fence that is being presented,but then address in the letter that one of the reasons for referral back to the ZBA is to allow time for negotiations between the two parties and that the variation request for a 6' fence will still be there,but the nature of the fence is still undetermined. This would give leeway for negotiation between the two parties concerned. Several residents from the surrounding Cambridge homes related the concerns that they have with the proposed fence: safety concerns with regard to the heavy snow loads that will be pushed against the fence;the white fence will be like a huge white wall and will drastically change the character of their yards, as well as affect their property values;gardeners have designed their gardens to blend with the current fence;most backyards are very small,and the white plastic fence will be the largest presence in their yards Residents from Cambridge on the Lake noted that they are the ones that will be paying for the fence,and also suggested that there are various landscaping means that the homeowners can use to camouflage the fence. 12409 08/09/2010 Both sides emphasized the fact that they want to continue to be good neighbors to each other. 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 Glover,seconded by Braiman,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 12:01 A.M.until 12:12 A.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 12:12 A.M. 104, .s. ,. . Janet Sirabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS 30th DAY OF August ,2010 /ill/7 Vill President 6 9 i j