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2011-08-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12555 08/22/2011 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,AUGUST 22,2011 CALL TO ORDER President Braiman called the meeting to order at 7:36 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President Braiman;Trustees Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein and Ottenheimer. 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;Carol Berman,Deputy Building Commissioner-Administration;Fire Chief Vavra and Police Chief Balinski. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Berman,seconded by Sussman,to approve the minutes of the August 8,2011 Rescheduled Regular Meeting.Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. WARRANT#1175 Mr.Anderson read Warrant#1175. Moved by Trilling,seconded by Stein,to approve Warrant#1175 in the amount of$2,151,218.74,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: j/7, AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Braiman read a Proclamation remembering September 11,2001: Buffalo Grove Joins the National Moment of Remembrance of the 10th Anniversary of September 11`h. President Braiman encouraged residents to observe the moment of remembrance to last for one minute at 12:00 P.M.on September 11,2011,and also urged attendance at Buffalo Grove's 9/11 Commemorative Event at 3:00 P.M. at Buffalo Grove High School. President Braiman read a Proclamation for National Preparedness Month,September 2011,declaring that the Village of Buffalo Grove will continue to participate in efforts to ensure that our community has an integrated disaster response capability so that all emergency responders and the general public can work together effectively. President Braiman read a Proclamation regarding No Texting While Driving Campaign,encouraging all public and private high schools to take the AT&T"Texting&Driving—It Can Wait"pledge in an effort to increase public awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. _. 12556 08/22/2011 President Braiman urged all residents to attend the 9/11 Commemorative Event to be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 11,2011 at Buffalo Grove High School. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Bragg noted the submittal and posting to the website and the e-library of the Monthly Management Report for July 2011;there were no questions on the report. Chief Vavra made a presentation with regard to Fire Department Accreditation and ISO,detailing the long-term goals of the Fire Department and addressing past performance and the direction and metrics that will be used to measure the goals. The Chief referred to a Power Point presentation,which was contained in Board packets;he then answered questions from the Board. Chief Balinski was recognized for his 35 years of service to the Village of Buffalo Grove,and was thanked and congratulated by the audience and the Board. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE President Braiman asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not on tonight's agenda;there were none. TRUSTEE REPORTS Trustee Berman reported that the Illinois Tollway Authority will hold a Public Hearing in the Buffalo Grove Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M.on Tuesday,August 23,2011 for the purpose of gathering input regarding the Tollway's 15-year capital plan,and he urged residents to attend to express their opinions on the Tollway's capital plan,the possible toll increase,and the need for current funding for prompt completion of the northward extension of Route 53. Trustee Terson reported that there will be a Blood Drive on Saturday morning, September 3,2011 at the Alcott Center. This year,there will also be an opportunity to donate at the LifeSource mobile unit at the corner of Raupp and Church streets from 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. Trustee Terson reminded everyone that the Park District is sponsoring the Buffalo Grove Stampede, an annual walk/run during Buffalo Grove Days, on Sunday, September 4,2011. Trustee Stein reported on the Farmer's Market that is held each Sunday morning from 8:00 A.M.until 12:30 P.M. in the Spray&Play parking lot on Route 83. Trustee Trilling reported that there will be an Electronics Recycling Event on September 24,2011 at 151 Hastings Drive in Buffalo Grove. CONSENT AGENDA There are no items on tonight's Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE#2011-41—CARMEN AVENUE PARKING Moved by Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Ordinance#2011-41,amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code(Carmen Avenue Parking Restriction), in accordance with the draft ordinance included in Board packets dates 8/16/2011. 12557 08/22/201 Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared. Mr. Raysa recommended modifying the proposed ordinance to include a new Section 2. identifying Exhibit A for reference only. Trustees Berman and Ottenheimer accepted Mr.Raysa's modification. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on he amended motion: AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION#2011-28—NW SUBURBAN HOUSING Moved by Berman, seconded by Trilling, to pass Resolution #2011-28, Intergovernmental Agreement concerning the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative, in accordance with the draft contained in Board packets dated 8/17/2011. Mr. Bragg reviewed the proposed resolution, details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr. Pfeil. Mr.Bragg confirmed that there is no financial obligation to the Village. Trustee Berman confirmed that this proposal will be funded by the grant or not at all. Mr. Raysa stated that this is spelled out on Page 4 of the Agreement. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION#2011-29—WAGES&COMPENSATION Mr. Bragg reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Overview prepared by Mr. Malinowski. Moved by Sussman, seconded by Trilling,to pass Resolution#2011-29,establishing Tier II Wages and Compensation for Fiscal Year 2011 —Non-Represented Employees. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION#2011-30—VILLAGE TREASURER Moved by Sussman, seconded by Terson,to pass Resolution#2011-30,appointing Scott Anderson,Director of Finance,as the Village Treasurer. �I f 12558 08/22/2011 President Braiman suggested that the language"without stipend"be added to the resolution. Trustees Sussman and Terson agreed to President Braiman's amendment. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion: AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling,Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sussman,seconded by Terson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 P.M. i Janet M. irabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS 12th DAY OF September ,2011 i 1 i a itVillage President