2011-10-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12564
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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,OCTOBER 3,2011
CALL TO ORDER
President Braiman 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 Braiman;Trustees Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein and
Ottenheimer.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager; William Raysa,Village Attorney;Gliida Neukirch, Deputy
Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Robert Pfeil,
Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Deputy Building Commissioner—Operations;Fire Chief Vavra;Police Chief
Balinski;and Carmen Molinaro,Director of Golf Operations.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Stein, seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the minutes of the September 12,2011 Rescheduled Regular
Meeting.Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson,Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Terson,to approve the minutes of the September 19,2011 Committee of the Whole
Meeting.Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1174
Mr.Anderson noted a correction on page 8 which shows a double posting of an expense,and then proceeded to read
Warrant#1174. Moved by Berman,seconded by Sussman,to approve Warrant#1174 in the amended amount of
$2,989,413.25,authorizing payment of bills listed. 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.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Braiman read a Proclamation designating the month of October 2011 at National Disability Awareness
Month to celebrate and recognize people with disabilities.
President Braiman read a Proclamation declaring October 9-15,2011 as Fire Prevention Week throughout Buffalo
Grove,and called upon our residents to participate in activities at home,school and work,and to follow the theme
for 2011,which is"Protect Your Family from Fire".
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President Braiman read a Proclamation declaring October 2011 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,and
urged all persons in our community to become aware of their own risks of breast cancer,to talk to their health care
providers about breast cancer,and,whenever appropriate,to get screened for the disease.
President Braiman read a Proclamation designating the month of October 2011 as Walk to School Month,and
October 5,2011 as Walk to School Day, and encouraged our children to walk or bicycle to school throughout the
year in a safe and careful manner.
President Braiman presented an update on the status of the business license for GQ SPA.
President Braiman presented a summary of the status of the recent Lake County Water Bills.
President Braiman appointed Trustee Stein and Mr.Pfeil to serve on the steering committee that will monitor the
work program of the housing consultant, shared by the member communities,for the Northwest Suburban
Housing Collaborative. Moved by Berman,seconded by Ottenheimer,to concur with President Braiman's
appointments. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Bragg noted that the Village will be conducting a test of the Emergency Notification System on Wednesday,
November 9,2011 at 2:30 P.M. All residential and business properties with published telephone numbers as well as
other telephone numbers that have been entered into the system will be contacted as part of the test. The purpose of
the notification system is for the Village to communicate with residents and businesses regarding emergency,time-
sensitive incidents,which may include planned and unforeseen public safety matters.
Mr. Bragg presented a brief update with regard to communications with ComEd regarding storm response,
reliability and communications in the wake of the July storms.
i./ 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.
ROTARY CLUB—BILL REID COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD .
John DuRocher,Rotary Club Past President,reviewed the criteria for the Bill Reid Community Service Award.
Mr.DuRocher then reviewed the accomplishments and community contributions of this year's recipient,former
trustee DeAnn Glover.
DeAnn Glover thanked the Rotary Club for this incredible honor,noting that she is honored and humbled to receive
this award created in memory of her mentor and close friend.
The charity that she has chosen to receive the monetary portion of her award is the"Pink Heals Campaign"for
Buffalo Grove.
Chief Vavra thanked her for the donation and noted that there is no one more deserving of this award than DeAnn
Glover.
President Braiman thanked DeAnn for everything that she has done for the Village as she was congratulated by the
audience and the Board.
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`,/ TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Sussman reported on a free program for individuals interested in Learning About Disabilities on
Wednesday,October 26,2011 at 7:00 P.M.at Village Hall.
Trustee Sussman attended and reported on the dedication of the newly reconstructed playground at the Alcott
Center on September 17,2011.
Trustee Trilling reported that the Buffalo Grove Police Department is conducting a Citizen Survey which helps
determine how the department is performing and provides worthwhile suggestions for improving police services to
the community. All those receiving the survey are encouraged to complete it and return it to the Police Department.
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 Berman noted that the Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce and Buffalo Grove Bank&Trust have worked
together on the"Heart of Buffalo Grove"awards. Trustee Berman reviewed the categories and the nominees in
each category. The awards will be presented later this month at a banquet to be held at the Arboretum Club.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Braiman explained the Consent Agenda,stating that any member of the audience or the Board could
request that an item be removed for full discussion. It was requested that Item XI.,D.be removed for full
discussion. The Village Clerk read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinance#2011-45—Ambre
�./ Motion to approve Ordinance#2011-45,amending Liquor Controls Class D,Ambre Incorporated.
Ordinance#2011-46—BG Pantry
Motion to approve Ordinance#2011-46,amending Liquor Controls, Class C,BG Pantry.
Ordinance#2011-47-Las Palmas Restaurant
Motion to approve Ordinance#2011-47,amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls,Class A,Las Palmas.
Golf Cart Lease
Motion to approve authorization to bid Golf Cart Leases—Arboretum and Buffalo Grove Golf Clubs.
Trustee Trilling subsequently requested that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Plaza Verde Retail
Motion to approve Development Improvement Agreement and Watermain Easement,Plaza Verde Retail.
Mr. Raysa also noted a typo in Ordinance#2011-47 that will be corrected by staff.
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Moved by Sussman,seconded by Stein,to approve the Consent Agenda,minus Item XI.,D. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2011-48—475 THORNDALE DRIVE
Mr. Sheehan reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mr. Pfeil.
Moved by Sussman, seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2011-48,approving a variation of the Village
Development Ordinance concerning the driveway apron width,475 Thorndale Drive.
Trustee Terson thanked everyone involved for their efforts in solving this situation.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
GOLF CART LEASES
Trustee Trilling noted that he requested that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda because he wondered
why a 6-year lease is being proposed rather than a 5-year lease.
Mr. Molinaro reviewed the reasons for a 6-year lease,as well as answered other questions from the Board.
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Sussman,to authorize bid for Golf Cart Leases—Arboretum and Buffalo Grove
Golf Clubs. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer•
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Sussman, seconded by Ottenheimer,to move to Executive Meeting for the purpose of discussing Pending
and Probable or Imminent Litigation in accordance with Section 2(c)(11)of the Illinois Open Meetings Act,and
Personnel in accordance with Section 2(c)(1)of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6—Berman,Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein,Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried,
The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 8:16 P.M.until 10:11 P.M.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Sussman,seconded by Trilling,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 P.M.
Janet MYirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 17th DAY OF October ,2011
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