2006-05-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11749
05/15/2006
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,MAY 15,2006
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:33 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;Ghida Neukirch,Deputy
Village Manager; Scott Anderson,Finance Director;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Police Chief Balinski;and
Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Trilling,to approve the minutes of the May 1,2006 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#1049
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1049. Moved by Trilling,seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#1049 in the
amount of$3,082,349.93,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.
PROCLAMATIONS
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring the week of May 14 through May 20,2006 as Emergency
Medical Services Week,and urged residents to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency medical
services providers by observing this week with appropriate programs,ceremonies and activities.
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring the week of May 22 through 28,2006 as Buckle Up Buffalo
Grove! Week,and encouraged the community to support the efforts of enforcement agencies to increase compliance
with state occupant protection laws,and to encourage part-time users to be come full-time users of safety belts.
POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
Sergeant Kristiansen noted that this month is also National Bike Safety Month,and he recognized the winners of the
coloring contest dealing with bicycle safety. The winners were presented with savings bonds,courtesy of American
Enterprise Bank,and certificates as they were congratulated by the audience and the Board.
FOURTH OF JULY
President Hartstein stated that he is going to be sponsoring an essay contest for all students reflecting what July 4th
and our American freedoms mean to the students and our nation. Winners will be announced and awarded prizes
prior to the concert and fireworks on July 4t.
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MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
President Hartstein urged all residents to honor the men and women of our armed forces and pay tribute them at the
ceremony on Memorial Day beginning at 11:00 A.M.at the Knopf Cemetery.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
There will be a Blood Drive on June 10,2006 at the Alcott Center.
Trustee Braiman reported that the next Limelight Café for teens will be on Friday,May 19,2006 at 7:30 P.M.at
`./ eSkape,and urged all teens to take part in this event.
Trustee Braiman reminded residents that the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band 5th Anniversary Gala Performance
will take place on Sunday,May 21,2006 at Stevenson High School.
Trustee Berman announced that the annual Relay for Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society will be
held at Stevenson High School beginning at 6:00 P.M.on June 16,2006,and urged residents to form teams and join
in this worthwhile and fun event that is organized and managed by students from Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High
Schools.
Trustee Berman reported on the Metra North Central Line public meeting of the North Central Service Task
Force,chaired by Congressman Mark Kirk,that was held in our Council Chambers on May 8,2006.
President Hartstein recognized Deputy Village Manager Ghida Neukirch who was awarded the Gregory F.Ford
Outstanding Service Award honoring her tenure as an Assistant Village Manager and for her continued service to
the profession.
President Hartstein noted that William Balling has just been notified that will be receiving the Richard Moms
Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois City Managers Association for being one of the most outstanding
Village Managers in the State of Illinois.
President Hartstein reported on a bulletin that he received from the Lake County Transportation Alliance,a group
that prioritizes transportation improvements in Lake County.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Brimm noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of April,2006;there were no questions on
the report.
STEVENSON PATRIETTES
President Hartstein introduced John Martin,Stevenson High School Athletic Director,and Christina Erickson,
Patriette Coach,who then introduced each of the team members,as they came forward and were recognized and
congratulated by the audience and the Board for their achievement as State Champions in Class AAA Kick at the
Illinois Drill Association's State Finals.
GOLDEN BISON
President Hartstein presented an overview of the Golden Bison Award,and then noted a brief history of Dorfler's
Meat Market. Keith Walger,owner of Dorfler's,then came forward as President Hartstein presented the Golden
Bison Award to him. This month marks the grand re-opening of Dorfler's Meat Market,and President Hartstein
noted that the Village is very pleased that Mr.Walger chose to expand his business in Buffalo Grove and continue
• the tradition of being an outstanding member of the community
PUBLIC HEARING—WARD PROPERTY
At 8:00 P.M.,President Hartstein opened the Public Hearing regarding an Annexation Agreement for the Ward
property at 23173 N..Prairie Road and 16468 W.Brockman Avenue.
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Mr.Brimm then noted that it has been requested that this Public Hearing be continued until the June 5,2006
meeting;he then presented a brief history of the property,details of which are contained in the Village Board
Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to continue this Public Hearing until June 5,2006. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Glover,Rubin
`./ Motion declared carried.
The Public Hearing was continued at 8:03 P.M.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not 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 Berman,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE No.2006-24—JCYS Sign Ordinance
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2006-24,granting variations to certain sections of the Village Sign Ordinance for
the Jewish Council for Youth Services, 1700 Weiland Road.
ORDINANCE No.2006-25—Liquor Controls
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2006-25,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,Class E,Dasarang Restaurant,
Inc.
ORDINANCE No.2006-26—Public Passenger Vehicles
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2006-26,Amending Chapter 5.28,Public Passenger Vehicles,of the Village of
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE No.2006-27—Mobile Food Vendors
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2006-27,amending Chapter 8.16,Mobile Vendors,of the Village of Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code.
BG&ARBORETUM GOLF COURSES—Financial Audit
Motion to approve the Acceptance of the Calendar Year 2005 Annual Financial Audit for the Buffalo Grove and
Arboretum Golf Courses.
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT—Award of Bid
Motion to approve the Award of Bid for FY 06-07 Streetlight Maintenance Contract.
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.
PRINTING SERVICES
Mr.Brimm briefly explained this proposal,details of which are contained in the May 10,2006 memo from Mrs.
Niemotka to Mr.Brimm and Mrs.Neukirch.
`./ Moved by Trilling,seconded by Berman,to authorize the award of bid for printing services to AIM Business
Printers. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE HEALTH AND FITNESS FACILITY
Mike Rylko,Park District Director,introduced the members of the team present tonight;he then briefly explained
the request for the Buffalo Grove Health and Fitness Facility.
Kathy Burnham,Operational Manager,Buffalo Grove Fitness Center,gave a presentation regarding the spa services
that they wish to offer,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview
prepared by Mrs.Neukirch.
Trustee Kahn stated that he is not in favor of offering services that are,in essence,tax supported in competition with
businesses in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Lengthy discussion ensued as to exactly what services are being requested and what fits within the health and fitness
classification.
In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,Mr.Raysa stated that he does not believe that a text amendment is
needed to accommodate all of the things being requested.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to refer the petition to expand the special use in the Residential Estate
District for the Buffalo Grove Health and Fitness Facility,Busch Grove Community Park to the Plan Commission
for Public Hearing.
Mr.Rylko asked that consideration be given to looking at this as an accessory service;he also clarified that there is
no tax support for this facility,other than the land,and that it is strictly supported through membership fees and
charges.
Trustee Berman stated that his main concern is in regard to the Zoning Ordinance.
President Hartstein stated that the recommendation of the Village Attorney to the Village Board is that this not be
considered using an accessory use approach.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 2—Glover,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Braiman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 P.M.
J Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS — DAY OF ,2006
Village President