2011-01-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12465
01/17/2011
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,JANUARY 17,2011
CALL TO ORDER
4f President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Braiman,Glover, Berman,Trilling,
Sussman and Smith.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Neukirch, Deputy
Village Manager; Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Robert Pfeil,
Village Planner;and Rick Kuhl,Superintendent of Public Works;
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the January 3,2011 Regular Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Sussman, Smith
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1160
Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1160. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#1160 in the
amount of$2,316,596.12,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Sussman, Smith
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein asked everyone take a moment to reflect on today's holiday, Martin Luther King Jr.Day,as
he read a statement commemorating the highlights and honoring the legacy of Dr. King's life.
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring January 2011 as Radon Action Month in the Village of
Buffalo Grove, and urged all citizens to test their homes for radon.
President Hartstein appointed Jack Shapiro and Beth Freiman to the Commission for Residents with Disabilities.
Moved by Sussman, seconded by Braiman,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein appointed Larry Meyer to the Bicycle Path Ad-Hoc Committee. Moved by Braiman, seconded
by Berman,to concur with President Hartstein's appointment. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN HOUSING COLLABORATIVE LETTER OF SUPPORT
Mr. Bragg reviewed this proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr. Pfeil.
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In answer to a question from Trustee Smith,Mr. Bragg stated that the staff person to be assigned to this endeavor
would be Mr. Pfeil,and staff believes that the in-kind staff time required would be able to be supported by Mr.Pfeil.
Trustee Berman thanked staff and the coalition for the information. Trustee Berman stated that the concept being
expressed is still difficult to grasp in terms of what this individual will do;he believes it is a laudable objective to
seek a way to provide intergovernmental support for individuals and businesses who are facing the difficulties of the
current economic environment to attempt to avoid foreclosure;he does not believe it is clear exactly what the
organization will do in that regard; he does believe that the initial step does not bind the Village to a long-term
commitment. Trustee Berman stated that,while he is supportive of the concept,he will not vote to spend taxpayer
funds on this endeavor in its current form and without evidence of a more tangible objective. Also,staff should
keep careful records of staff time and exactly what they are doing.
In answer to a question from Trustee Glover,Robin Snyderman stated that,at this point, Arlington Heights has
committed to this project.
Trustee Glover does not have a problem with a letter of support,as long as the Village is not committing to anything
at this time.
Trustee Braiman stated that he appreciates the information,although he believes the goals are somewhat nebulous
and he is not sure exactly what the organization is actually going to do,and suggested that one of the goals of the
coordinator could be to create goals and an action plan. Trustee Braiman is also concerned about the obligation of
the Village if the grant is not renewed.
Mr. Bragg stated that staff will report back to the Board at least on a quarterly basis to keep them up to date on the
activities of the coalition.
Since there does not appear to be any objection from the Board,President Hartstein stated that he will sign off on the
letter indicating the support of Buffalo Grove.
2010 VOLUNTEER COMMISSION,COMMITTEE & BOARD ANNUAL REPORTS
Mrs.Neukirch presented the 2010 Volunteer Commission, Committee and Board Annual Reports,details of which
are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared.
Trustee Sussman noted that there are attendance reports for some of the groups,but not for others, and she would
like to see those attendance reports be uniform,as in either they exist for all groups or for none of the groups.
President Hartstein thanked all of the volunteers for their dedication and hard work throughout the year,and he
urged anyone with an idea for a group to enhance the community to communicate that idea to Village staff.
2010 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
Mrs.Neukirch presented the 2010 Traffic Management Committee Annual Report,details of which are contained in
the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared,noting that Buffalo Grove is a leader in the
state with regard to public education in traffic management.
In answer to a suggestion by President Hartstein, Mrs.Neukirch outlined the procedure for a resident to follow
should there be an issue that the resident believes needs to be investigated.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Bragg noted the submittal and posting to the website and the e-library of the Monthly Management Report for
December,2010;there were no questions on the report.
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Mr. Kuhl presented a status report on the Emerald Ash Borer Management Program,details of which are contained
in the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. Mr. Bragg stated that residents will be informed of the Village's plan
to deal with this issue in their neighborhoods.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Craig Horwitz, Stonebridge Lane,commented that he believes the amendment to the ordinance regarding the OTB
at Adam's Roadhouse required a Public Hearing,and he reviewed his reasons for this belief. Mr.Raysa stated that
his opinion still is that the amendment does not require a Public Hearing.
Craig Horwitz noted that the minutes for the January 3,2011 meeting did not contain details of the answer to his
question with regard to the Auto Dealerships on Dundee Road.
Craig Horwitz suggested that residents be informed of all the details with the regard to the April 5,2011 Election so
that they may make informed decisions when they vote. The Village Clerk responded that there is always
information made available to residents with regard to our municipal elections
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Trilling reported on the Arts Commission request for Visual Artists to participate in an Artists League,and
he provided details on the first meeting of this new group.
Trustee Trilling presented a status report on the requested feedback from residents with regard to the Fence Code of
the Village.
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 Berman,seconded by Braiman,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#2011-4—DAIRY QUEEN
Motion to pass Ordinance#2011-4,granting a variation to the Buffalo Grove Sign Code for Dairy Queen, 702 S.
Buffalo Grove Road.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Sussman, Smith
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2011-5—554 PATTON DRIVE
Moved by Glover, seconded by Berman,to approve a Special Use for a Child Day Care Home at 554 Patton Drive
in the R-5A District, details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Mr. Bragg noted that the Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of this Special Use.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
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AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover, Berman,Trilling, Sussman, Smith
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
PUMP HOUSE 7
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to authorize bid for Pump House 7 Deep Well Construction, in
accordance with the documentation dated August,2010 from Mr.Boysen. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Sussman, Smith
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLES
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Smith,to authorize bid waiver and purchase of replacement Police Pursuit
Vehicles through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services in accordance with the memo before the
Board.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Chief Balinski confirmed that these are exactly the type of vehicle
sought by the Department
In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,Mr.Bragg confirmed that this purchase is fully funded from reserve
funds,and that this price is the best price available for the vehicles.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover, Berman,Trilling, Sussman, Smith
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Sussman, seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 P.M.
I'f Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 7th DAY OF February ,2011
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