2008-11-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 12070
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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,NOVEMBER 17,2008
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,and
Trilling. Trustee Rubin was 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;Katie Skibbe,
Assistant Finance Director;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Police Chief
Balinski;Fire Chief Vavra;and Joe Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the November 3,2008 Regular Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Glover
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1110
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1109. Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#1110 in the
amount of$2,479,722.25,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President read a proclamation designating the month of December as National Dunk and Drugged Driving
Prevention Month,and urged everyone to promote awareness of the impaired driving problem,to support
programs and policies to reduce the incidence of impaired driving,and to promote safer and healthier behaviors
regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs this December holiday season and throughout the year.
President Hartstein wished all residents a very Happy Thanksgiving,and encouraged everyone to attend the
annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held on Sunday evening,November 23,2008 at 7:00 P.M.at
St.Mary church.
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TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Kahn noted that a Blood Drive will be held on Saturday,December 6,2008 at the Alcott Center,and
encouraged residents to donate during this critical time of the year.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Brimm noted the submittal of the Monthly Management Report for October 2008;there were no questions
on the report.
BUFFALO GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Balinski proudly announced that the Buffalo Grove Police Department received two l S`place awards from
the National Association of Chiefs of Police.
The first award was for having the most comprehensive traffic safety program for traffic safety education
programs. The award was the Best of the Best in the Country,where the Department was the best in the country
out of 860 national entries. Chief Balinski thanked the Board and staff for the tremendous support that is given
to the Department,and also commended each member of the Department for their dedication and commitment to
traffic safety programs. The Department also received an award that included the use of a Ford Expedition for
the Police Department for a year.
Sergeant Kristiansen reviewed the criteria on which the Department was judged for these awards. Officer Smith
from the Traffic Unit then presented the two awards to President Hartstein.
President Hartstein,the Board and the audience extended thanks,appreciation and congratulations to the Buffalo
Grove Police Department.
Sergeant Kristiansen then presented certificates to local students who participated in the annual coloring contest,
and the students were also presented with$50 savings bonds by First Midwest Bank.
BUFFALO GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Vavra noted that,since arriving in Buffalo Grove,he has wanted to recognize our firefighter/paramedics
for the outstanding work that they do.
Chief Vavra then reviewed the criteria for Company Citations that will be issued to firefighter/paramedics for
outstanding performance in the line of duty. Chief Vavra summarized two instances in which crews were
dispatched on calls where their efforts literally saved the lived of two individuals. The crew members are:Ken
Zarnecki,Mark Anderson,Deborah Lezon,Charlie Kolder,Dennis Quill,Randy Buttliere,William Navarro,
Larry Lezon,Clark Pound and Tom Gough,and each of them was thanked and congratulated by the audience
and the families of those whose lives were saved,and they were each given Company Citations.
President Hartstein noted that this is another instance depicting why Buffalo Grove is such a terrific place to live,
and why we all have so much for which to be thankful.
t 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.
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CONSENT AGENDA
There is no Consent Agenda at this meeting
ORDINANCE#2008-78—WATERBURY PLACE
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2008-78,approving the Second Amendment of the
Planned Unit Development(PUD)for the Waterbury Place Subdivision concerning modification of the
Preliminary Plan for buildings on Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20,in accordance with the memorandum and attachments
contained in Board packets and the draft ordinance dated November 12,2008.
Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
17 CRESTVIEW TERRACE
Jeff Johnson, 17 Crestview Terrace,noted that he has filed the permit,and again 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.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to reverse the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals and to allow
the petition of Jeff Johnson, 17 Crestview Terrace,for variation of Fence Code,Section 15.20.040,pertaining to
Residential Districts,pursuant to the memorandum and the survey which indicates the 6' fence on the front side
and a portion of the south side of the property.
Trustee Berman commented,and noted that this is a difficult decision,but that he does not see anything that
indicates that there is a basis to overturn the ZBA decision.
Trustee Braiman also noted that this is a difficult decision,but he has not seen a hardship,and that is a condition
necessary to overturn the ZBA decision.
Mr.Johnson stated that he believes the hardship relates to security,as well as the fact that his dog will be able to
get over the 5' fence.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 2—Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 3—Braiman,Glover,Berman
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE BANK&TRUST
Katie Skibbe reviewed the proposal to award contract for banking services to Buffalo Grove Bank&Trust,
details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared,as well as
her memo to Mr.Brimm of November 11,2008. Several references were checked,and all were very satisfied
with their performance.
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Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to award contract for banking services to Buffalo Grove Bank&Trust
Company. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried,and the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Janet M.Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 1st DAY OF December ,2008
Elliott Hartstein,Village President
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