2008-11-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12065
11/03/2008
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,NOVEMBER 3,2008
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the
Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Braiman,Berman,Kahn and Trilling.
Trustees Glover and Rubin were absent.
Also present were: William Brimm,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Andy Hubbartt,Village
Attorney;Ghida Neukirch,Deputy Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Robert Pfeil,Village
Planner;Greg Boysen,Director of Public Works;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Fire Chief Vavra;
Deputy Fire Chief Ciecko;and Joe Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to approve the minutes of the October 20,2008 Regular Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1109
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1109. Moved by Kahn,seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#1109 in the
amount of$1,998,946.00,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein noted that,with November 4,2008 being Election Day,even though ballots will have been
cast by the time this meeting is aired,it is important for everyone to come together and support those whom we
vote into office as we move forward from this historic election day in our country.
President Hartstein urged all residents to attend the Veterans Day commemoration sponsored by the Buffalo
Grove Park District to be held at Buffalo Grove High School on November 11,2008.
President Hartstein read a proclamation designating the week of November 3-9,2008 as MARINE WEEK in
the Village of Buffalo Grove,noting we salute the Marines serving around the globe. A representative of the
Marine Corps thanked the Village for their recognition of the rich tradition of the Marine Corps.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Braiman reported that the Village,in conjunction with Northwest Community Hospital,hosted a Flu
Shot Clinic this past Saturday,and noted that residents can either call Village Hall or visit the Village website if
they would like information on other locations.
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TRUTH IN TAXATION ACT
Mr.Anderson made a presentation with regard to the Truth in Taxation Act—Tax Levy Determination(Calendar
2008 Levy),details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he
prepared.
Mr.Anderson confirmed to Trustee Berman that this is a gross number,and not the net number. There will still
be abatements,and this number does not reflect the actual changes in the tax bills.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not listed on the agenda;there
were none.
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 Kahn,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#2008-72—BUFFALO WILD WINGS
Motion to pass Ordinance#2008-72,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,Class A,Buffalo Wild Wings.
ORDINANCE#2008-73—EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Motion to pass Ordinance#2008-73,amending Chapter 2.34,Emergency Management Agency.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the American Red Cross Greater Chicago Chapter
and the Village of Buffalo Grove.
JOHN SWIFT COMPANY
Motion to approve Certificate of Initial Acceptance&Approval-John Swift Company addition.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2008-74—365 STILLWELL DRIVE
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2008-74,reauthorizing a Special Use to operate a
Child Day Care Home at 365 Stillwell Drive,Zoned R-5A.
Mr.Brimm briefly reviewed this item,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil,and confirmed that staff has received no complaints or objections regarding this
special use.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2008-75—15 CHESTNUT TERRACE
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2008-75,reauthorizing a Special Use to operate a
Child Day Care Home at 15 Chestnut Terrace,Zoned R-4.
Mr.Brimm briefly reviewed this item,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil,and confirmed that staff has received no complaints or objections regarding this
special use.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2008-76—371 SPRINGSIDE LANE
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2008-76,reauthorizing a Special Use to operate a
Child Day Care Home at 371 Springside Lane,Zoned R-4A.
Mr.Brimm briefly reviewed this item,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil,and confirmed that staff is confident that there is compliance and will continue
to monitor the premises.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2008-77—AMBER MUSIC&DANCE
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2008-77,approving a Special Use for a Music and
Dance Facility in the Industrial District,Amber Music&Dance,366 Lexington Drive,in accordance with the
memorandum before the Board and the proposed ordinance dated October 28,2008.
Mr.Brimm briefly reviewed this item,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2008-36—FY 2009-FY 2013 CIP
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Resolution#2008-36,approving the Village of Buffalo Grove
Capital Improvement Plan FY 2009 through FY 2013.
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Mr.Brimm reviewed this item,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr.Anderson.
Trustee Berman commended staff and Mr.Brimm and Mr.Anderson for the difficult work they went through to
put this document together. Trustee Berman stated that there will be an uphill challenge with some of the
projects in the CIP,and he urged staff to look very carefully at the economic conditions before coming forward
with some of the final approvals that are on the CIP.
Trustee Braiman emphasized that this is a planning document only and that the Board is not approving the
projects as a result of approving the plan. Trustee Braiman also commended staff on their preparation of this
document.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
17 CRESTVIEW TERRACE
Jeff Johnson, 17 Crestview Terrace,reviewed his reasons for appealing the Zoning Board of Appeals decision to
deny his request for variation of Fence Code,Section 15.20.040,Pertaining to Residential Districts,details of
which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Schar.
Mr.Johnson noted that he was under the impression that the fence contractor had obtained a permit,which was
incorrect,and he did apologize and take responsibility for that error. Mr.Johnson stated that none of his
neighbors object to the proposed height of the fence.
ZBA Commissioner Lesser reviewed the deliberations that took place at the ZBA meeting.
After lengthy discussion and questions from the Board,it was determined that this issue should be deferred until
the petitioner has actually applied for a permit.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to defer consideration on this issue until the petitioner has applied for
a permit. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein noted that this decision does not guarantee that his request will be approved.
REPLACEMENT AMBULANCE
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to waive bids and purchase a replacement ambulance through the
Northwest Municipal Conference Contract Provider(Ambulance 224)in accordance with the memorandum
before he Board dated October 27,2008.
Mr.Brimm summarized this request,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Chief Vavra.
Chief Vavra stated that staff has researched this purchase and are confident that this is the best deal to be found.
Chief Vavra noted that there is not much availability in the secondary market for the old ambulance because the
Federal government does not encourage the sale of used ambulances for security vehicles,and also there have
been many grants issued so there is an abundance of used ambulances available.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
2009 FARMERS MARKET
l Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the staff proposal for a 2009 Farmers Market,details of which are contained in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Brett Kryska.
Mrs.Neukirch then answered several questions from the Board,primarily dealing with the logistics of the event.
Sponsorships would be sought to offset the minimal costs involved.
Trustee Kahn stated that he believed that the Public Works parking lot would be a better location than the golf
dome parking lot.
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the reasons for choosing a Sunday as the preferred time to hold the event. Staff has
researched and found that farmers would be amenable to a Sunday time slot.
Trustee Berman noted that he believes that this is an amenity that the community can embrace,but he does
caution that he believes that staff will have a high burden of publicity to attract the crowds necessary to make it a
success.
Trustee Braiman believes that the idea has great potential and would be beneficial.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to proceed with the 2009 Farmers Market. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Braiman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried,and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
i et M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 17th DAY OF November ,2008
Elliott Hartstein,Village President