2008-09-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12050
09/22/2008
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,SEPTEMBER 22,2008
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:30 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,Kahn,Trilling
and Rubin.
Also present were: Scott Anderson,Acting Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Andy Hubbartt,
Village Attorney;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Fire Chief Vavra;and
Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the September 8,2008 Rescheduled Regular
Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1—Rubin
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1105
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1105. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#1105 in the
amount of$3,470,261.85,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein commended the Buffalo Grove Fire Department on another successful Open House this
past weekend. It was again a tremendous event and was enjoyed by many members of the community. This
event was also the occasion of the presentation of the first annual Firefighter of the Year Award given to Public
Education Officer Skip Hart. This award is based upon nominations from peers and is very well deserved.
Public Education Officer Hart was congratulated by the audience and the Board.
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring October 31,2008 as TRICK-OR-TREAT DAY in
Buffalo Grove,and urged both children and parents to limit activities to the hours of 2:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M.,and
asked that children be accompanied by responsible adults,and urged householders to cooperate in making this a
happy occasion for all youngsters.
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring October 2008 as Canavan Disease Awareness Month
in an effort to raise awareness of Canavan disease and to applaud the efforts of Canavan Research Illinois.
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On behalf of LifeSource,Mr. Sheehan presented a plaque to the community,its residents and employees
honoring their commitment to help those in need by donating blood through the Village's Community Blood
Drive program. As of August 2008,7,345 life-saving units of blood have been collected. Mr.Sheehan extended
special thanks to the Blood Donor Commission and the staff liaison for their unwavering support to this cause,
and without whose help,this would not be possible.
President Hartstein noted that our new Emergency Notification System was activated on September 15,2008
and urged residents who did not receive a call to be sure and contact Village Hall to let the Village know of your
contact information.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
The Village Clerk reminded residents that October 7,2008 is the last day for Voter Registration for those who
wish to vote in the November 4,2008 election.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Anderson noted the submittal of the Monthly Management Report for August 2008;there were no
questions on the report.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
A representative from the Muscular Dystrophy Association,once again thanked the extraordinary Buffalo Grove
Fire Department and the Village for their participation in the Fill the Boot program. For the 12th year in a row,
the Department has won the Golden Boot Award. This year,the Buffalo Grove Fire Department broke the
$200,000 mark in funds raised for Muscular Dystrophy. Chief Vavra and Firefighter Alexander were thanked
for the dedication put forth in getting the entire Department and Village staff involved in this fundraising effort.
Seth Goldberg,Muscular Dystrophy Ambassador for Buffalo Grove,noted that he really enjoys his role,and was
proud to read and present the plaque honoring the Village for their efforts. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department
has set the bar for fundraising throughout the state. Mr. Goldberg thanked everyone involved for their dedication
to this cause.
A young camp attendee Rachel,noted that she has been attending the camp for 14 years and described her
experiences and noted that attending camps each year have been some of the best times of her life.
On behalf of the MDA,Chief Vavra was presented with a trophy,in honor of winning the Golden Boot Award
by collecting a total of$27,259.90.
Firefighter Joe Alexander thanked the residents and commuters who passed through town and contributed,and
all those associated with the Village who are so supportive of this effort.
President Hartstein thanked everyone involved,and noted that it is occasions such as this that make us especially
proud of our community.
PUBLIC HEARING—SATURN OF ARLINGTON
At 7:52 P.M.,President Hartstein re-opened the Public Hearing concerning the request for variations to the
Village's Sign Code for Saturn of Arlington in Buffalo Grove,915 W.Dundee Road;this Public Hearing is
continued from September 8,2008.
Mr.Battista then commented on the request of the petitioner,noting that if this is approved tonight,they will
erect the signs and be open within a week;he noted that the applications for permit have been submitted and are
waiting for approval for installation.
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President Hartstein asked if there were any comments or questions from members of the Board,other public
bodies or members of the audience;there were none.
At 7:56 P.M.,President Hartstein continued this Public Hearing until later on in the meeting when the ordinances
are considered.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Brian Langerman,2214 Avalon Drive,commented on recent burglaries in the Village and asked what actions are
being taken to address this situation. Mr.Anderson stated that he will obtain further information and follow up
with Mr.Langerman.
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 Glover,to approve the Consent Agenda.
BAJWA PROPERTY
Motion to approve Final Plat for Bajwa Property.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2008-68-SATURN
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2008-68,granting certain variations to the Buffalo
Grove Sign Code for Saturn of Arlington in Buffalo Grove,915 W.Dundee Road,in accordance with materials
contained in Board packets.
Trustee Berman reviewed the reasons why he believes the concerns of the request have been met by the
petitioner and he believes the burden has been met.
President Hartstein asked if there were any comments or questions from members of the Board,other public
bodies or members of the audience;there were none.
President Hartstein closed the Public hearing at 8:00 P.M.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2008-31—CANADIAN NATIONAL/EJ&E
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#2008-31,commenting on the Draft EIS and
expressing strong support for the prompt approval of the proposed purchase of the EJ&E West Company by the
Canadian National Railway Company.
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Trustee Berman briefly touched on the main points of the resolution.
Trustee Trilling thanked Trustee Berman for his efforts related to this resolution.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
President Hartstein thanked Trustee Berman for his tireless efforts on this project. This is a very important issue
for our community and he encouraged residents to contact the STB and lend support for this project.
WATERBURY PLACE
Steve Spinelle of Edward R.James Homes reviewed the request of the developer,details of which are contained
in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Trustee Trilling stated that his strongest concern is changing from the townhomes to the rowhomes and the
impact that it would have on the setback.
Mr. Spinelle stated that the request for the change is strictly a marketability issue.
Trustee Berman stated that he believes that part of the charm of the rowhouse is the fact that it presents a very
different type of streetscape.
Mr. Spinelle presented a summary of the status of the project.
Trustee Berman stated that he finds the issue of long-term rental to be very troubling.
Trustee Glover does not have a problem with the rowhomes,but she is also concerned about long-term rentals.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr. Spinelle stated that all the streets are public.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to refer Waterbury Place,Second Amendment of Planned Unit
Development,Modification of Preliminary Plan concerning Rowhome and Townhome buildings and re-platting
of single-family detached units to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
AMBER MUSIC&DANCE STUDIO
Frank Schwab,representing the property owner,stated that they concur with the proposed use of a dance studio.
They support it because they believe it to be an appropriate use.
Vaida Indriliunas,made a presentation as to the proposed dance studio that she would like to operate at 366
Lexington Drive,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared
by Mr.Pfeil.
Mr. Schwab reviewed the traffic and parking configuration of the site.
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Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to refer Amber Music&Dance Studio,366 Lexington Drive,special use
for a recreation facility in the Industrial District,to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
FT 2008 CIP
Mr.Anderson presented project updates for the FY 2008 Capital Improvement Plan,details of which are
contained in his memo to Mr.Brimm of August 14,2008.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to accept the Capital Improvement Plan Project Update dated August
14,2008. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried,and the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 P.M.
Jahet'M_.Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 6th DAY OF October ,2008
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Village President