2006-01-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11707
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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,JANUARY 16,2006
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,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,
and Rubin.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant
Village Manager/Director of Finance;Ghida Neukirch,Assistant Village Manager; Scott Anderson,Assistant
Finance Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Police Chief Balinski;
Fire Chief Sashko;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover, seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the December 19,2005 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1042
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1042. Moved by Kahn, seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#1042 in the amount
of$3,212,126.75, 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.
NATIONAL ANTHEM PROJECT
In conjunction with the National Anthem Project,President Hartstein read a tribute to Dr.Martin Luther King,Jr.
written by Professor Melvin Sylvester of Long Island University.
Mrs.Neukirch presented a brief overview of the National Anthem Project in Buffalo Grove,details of which are
contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared.
The BG Singers then sang the National Anthem.
COMMISSIONER TRIBUTES
President Hartstein read a commendation to Robert Anderson for having served on the Board of Fire&Police
Commissioners from the years 1992-2005.
President Hartstein read a commendation to Gregory Jackson for having served as Chairman of the Board of Fire&
Police Commissioners from 1999-2005. Mr.Jackson was in attendance and was congratulated by the audience and
the Board for his years of service to the Village.
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
President Hartstein appointed Albert Viehman,Chair,Jane Dibbem,and Harold Lukatsky to the Board of Fire&
Police Commissioners.
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Trilling,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein appointed the following residents to the Buffalo Grove Days Committee:
J.V. Springman,Co-Chair Paulette Greenberg,Co-Chair Steven Antman David Besser
Ken Carothers Sandi Carothers Ed Conkle Karen Danenberg
Michael Ellis James Ferrera Ronald Greco Lori Hackett
Ron Hackett Alan Hoffman Howard Hoffman Debra Jess
Penni Jess Ron Jess Arlene Kozemzak Ken Lazar
Nicole Lee Betty Lou Manso Adam Moodhe Mary Moodhe
Sanjay Nahar Hal Norman Rhonda Norman Daniel Olber
Jim Pawlak Joan Pawlak Chuck Posniak Steve Schultz
Pam Soracco Murray Sprung Maureen Welbom Joe Tenerelli
New Appointment
Barbara Czipo
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein congratulated everyone on their appointments and thanked them for their willingness to serve the
Village.
NORTH CENTRAL RAIL LINE
President Hartstein stated that the long-awaited double-tracking service on the North Central Rail Line will
commence on January 30,2006 and he urged residents to take advantage of this new service. President Hartstein
also urged residents to share their comments regarding the new schedule with Village staff,who will be in close
contact with Metra to address those comments and concerns.
Trustee Berman commented on the newly proposed schedule,noting that the schedule falls short of the promised
expansion,and relaying comments from commuters.
2006 GOALS
As they reflect the consensus of the Board,President Hartstein stated that the Board will review the 2006 Goals,and
they will be presented at the February 6,2006 meeting.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Braiman stated that there will be another Limelight Café for teens 14-19 on Friday,February 17,2006 to be
held at eSkape in the Town Center.
Trustee Braiman noted that the Arts Commission is producing a Community Calendar to be distributed to every
Buffalo Grove residence. To offset the cost of this calendar,sponsorship opportunities are available.
Trustee Braiman noted that Buffalo and Continental restaurants have voluntarily eliminated smoking in their
establishments. Trustee Braiman asked staff to report on the recommendation from the Board of Health. Mr.
Balling stated that the Board of Health has studied this issue,and he anticipates bringing the issue back to the Board
at the February 6,2006 Board Meeting. Trustee Braiman asked that the recommendation be distributed to the Board
as early as possible so that they have a chance to review it. President Hartstein also noted that this issue is being
explored on a regional basis.
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Trustee Rubin reported on the results of the Provide a Safe Run campaign that was run during the holidays on
Milwaukee Avenue. The campaign was a success and numerous unsafe drivers were removed from the highways.
Trustee Rubin noted that Chief Balinski and Commander Newton accepted an award on behalf of the Police
Department for their participation in the Special Olympics 2005 Torch Run. The fundraiser this year allowed the
Buffalo Grove Police Department to raise approximately$39,000 for Special Olympics,and the Flame of Hope
annual trophy was presented to Chief Balinski for his leadership,dedication,fund-raising and direct involvement
with special athletes throughout the state.
The Village Clerk announced that there will be a Primary Election on March 21,2006. The last day to register at
Village Hall to vote in that election is February 21,2006.
The Village Clerk asked for volunteers to serve on the 50`h Anniversary Committee. The committee will begin
holding meetings shortly and will plan for events through the year 2008 to commemorate the incorporation of the
Village of Buffalo Grove on March 7, 1958.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of December,2005;there were no
questions on the report.
BOUNDARY AGREEMENT
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed a resident request for Lincolnshire water service for property designated for Buffalo Grove
as identified in the Land Use&Boundary Agreement between Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire;details of this
request are contained in her memo to Mr.Balling of January 12,2006.
Mr.Balling and Mrs.Neukirch then answered questions from the Board.
STAFF RE-ORGANIZATION
Mr.Balling revealed that he will be stepping down as Village Manager on May 1,2006,promoting William Brimm
to Village Manager,Ghida Neukirch to Deputy Village Manager,and Scott Anderson to Finance Director. Mr.
Balling will continue his association with the Village as a consultant,focusing his attention on economic
development,management strategy,employee development and retention,and any other projects identified by Mr.
Brimm and the Village Board. Mr.Balling stated that this has been a difficult decision for him,but he believes that
this is the right time to make a change and he is excited about the possibilities that exist in this transition.
President Hartstein noted that the Village owes tremendous thanks to Mr.Balling for his part in shaping Buffalo
Grove as we know it. The Village owes a great deal to Mr.Balling for shaping and molding it into the great
community that it has become. Mr.Balling was accorded a standing ovation by the audience and the Board.
President Hartstein noted how fortunate the Village is to have the outstanding personnel in place to make this
transition very smooth and he congratulated Mr.Brimm,Mrs.Neukirch and Mr.Anderson on their promotions.
PUBLIC HEARING—2006 GOLF APPROPRIATIONS
At 8:33 P.M.,President Hartstein opened the Public Hearing for the FY 2006 Appropriation Ordinance for the
Buffalo Grove and Arboretum Golf Courses.
Mr.Anderson made a presentation reviewing the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village
Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared.
President Hartstein asked if there were any comments or questions from any members of the audience or the Board;
there were none.
At 8:35 P.M.,President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing until later on in the agenda.
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PUBLIC HEARING—185 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
President Hartstein called the Public Hearing for a request for re-zoning to the B-3 District for the property at 185
North Milwaukee Avenue,continued from December 19,2005,to order at 8:36 P.M.
Mrs.Neukirch made a presentation with regard to the proposal by the petitioner.
There was discussion with regard to the Board's desire to have a sales-tax generating use on this property, as well as
the cell towers on the property.
�./ It was determined that,in order to effect language changes,the proposed ordinance should be brought back before
the Board at the February 6,2006 meeting.
Trustee Braiman asked that the Board be polled so that the owner of the property is able to state that he has the
general support of the Board in order to market the property.
President Hartstein polled the Board: YES indicates favor of moving forward with this approval,subject to the
modifications discussed at this meeting: NO indicates opposition:
YES: Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NO: None
At 8:50 P.M., President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing to the February 6,2006 meeting.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from members of the audience;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 Glover,seconded by Berman,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE No.2006-1—Sign Code Variance
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2006-1,granting variations from certain sections of the Buffalo Grove Sign
Ordinance for Creekside Dental at Creekside Commons, 1149 Weiland Road.
ORDINANCE No.2006-2—Amending Title 10
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2006-2,amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code
(Installation of a two-way stop sign on Marseilles circle at Fox Hill Drive).
EXXONMOBIL—DIA&Final Plat of Subdivision
Motion to approve the Development Improvement Agreement&Final Plat of Subdivision—ExxonMobil.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman, Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYES: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#2006-3—GOLF APPROPRIATIONS
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2006-1,establishing appropriations for the Village of
Buffalo Grove Golf Club and Arboretum Golf Course Funds for the period January 1,2006 through December 31,
2006, in accordance with documents presented to the Board. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
`./ ORDINANCE#2006-4—AL&AL CELLARS,INC.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to pass Ordinance#2006-4,amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls,
Class C,Al&Al Cellars,Inc. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
185 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to defer action on rezoning the property at 185 Milwaukee Avenue to the
B-3 Planned Business Center District until the February 6,2006 meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
RESOLUTIOLN#2006-1—SPRINT SOLLUTIONS,INC.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Resolution#2006-1,approving a Service Agreement with Sprint
Solutions,Inc. for wireless telephone service to the Village of Buffalo Grove,details of which may be found in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr. Giddens.
Mr. Balling answered questions from the Board with regard to the proposed agreement.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
AWARD OF BID-FENCING
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to award bid for Fencing Improvement Project Entitled"Security
Improvements at the Receiving Station North#7 Site"to Fence Connection,Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$30,737.00($19,000.00 of which will be paid by the Park District);details of this proposal may be found in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Boysen. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by, seconded by,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:59 P.M.
Jae Sirabian,Village Clerk
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Village President