2006-10-23 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11791
10/23/06
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, OCTOBER 23, 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, Trilling and Rubin. Trustee Kahn was absent.
Also present were: William Brimm, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney;
Ghida Neukirch, Deputy Village Manager; Scott Anderson, Director of Finance; Anne
Marrin, Administrative Intern.
CIVICS FORUM
The Village Clerk reviewed the purpose and goal of the Civics Forum and summarized what
the students have done to date to prepare for this meeting.
Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High schools are represented this evening. The students formed
two groups and each group will present the ideas that they have come up with to deal with the
issue of setting up a committee to recruit, organize and fund the Village's 50th anniversary
celebration in 2008. Each of the groups then presented their findings to the Board and
answered questions from Trustees on their recommendations.
The students were thanked and congratulated by the Board for an outstanding program.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Berman, seconded by Glover, to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2006
Rescheduled Regular Meeting. Upon roll, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 —Braiman, Glover, Berman, Trilling, Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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WARRANT #1059
Mr. Anderson read Warrant#1059. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover, to approve
Warrant #1059 in the amount of$2,903,234.52, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 —Braiman, Glover, Berman, Trilling, Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein noted that he testified today urging legislators to pass a statewide
smoking ban.
President Hartstein noted special recognition has been given to School District 96 and School
District 103, and noted how proud the Village is to have these schools in the community.
President Hartstein appointed Eric Smith as the Vice Chairman, and Denise Bocek as
Secretary of the Plan Commission. Moved by Berman, seconded by Glover, to concur with
President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried.
President Hartstein urged all residents to attend the Thanksgiving Interfaith Service to be
held on Sunday,November 19, 2006 at Temple Chai.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Braiman noted that there will be a Little Limelight program on October 27, 2006 for
children in grades 2 through 8 at Tripp School. The next Limelight Cafe for teens 14 through
19 will be held on November 3, 2006 at eSkape.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Brimm noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of September,
2006 which has also been posted to the website and is available for review; there were no
questions from the Board on the Management Report.
Mr. Brimm noted the project update of the CIP, details of which are outlined in Mr.
Anderson's memo to him of October 17, 2006. In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,
Mr. Brimm brought the Board up to date on the status of implementation of the Quiet Zone
for the Wisconsin Central corridor. Mr. Brimm also presented an update on the installation
of the hardware for each of the crossings within Buffalo Grove.
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Mr. Anderson summarized the Buffalo Grove Days financial report, details of which are
contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared. Trustee
Braiman noted that,notwithstanding the financial aspects of the festival, we recognize that
along with it being a great community event for residents to enjoy and come together, it also
is an opportunity for not-for-profit and charitable organizations to raise money to operate and
benefit the community throughout the year.
BUFFALO GROVE SYMPHONIC BAND
President Hartstein briefly summarized the history of the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band,
after which he presented an award to Director Howard Green on the 5th Anniversary of the
Band. Mr. Green thanked the Village Board, the Arts Commission and staff for the support
that they have afforded the band in order to bring them to the point they are at today. Mr.
Green then introduced several band members in attendance, as they were presented with
certificates and congratulated by the audience and the Board.
President Hartstein thanked each of the band members for their contributions in making this
wonderful addition to our community. Appreciation was also extended to School District 102
for allowing the Band to utilize their band room for rehearsals.
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
There is no Consent Agenda for tonight's meeting.
PAVEMENT SEALING PROGRAM
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Berman, to authorize bid waiver, and purchase and award of
contract for the 2006 Pavement Crack Sealing Program.
Mr. Brimm explained the reason for the bid waiver, details of which are contained in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr. Kuhl.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 —Braiman, Glover, Berman, Trilling, Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover, to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Pending
Litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 —Braiman, Glover, Berman, Trilling, Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 -Kahn
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 9:15 P.M. until 11:22 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Berman, seconded by Braiman, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the
motion was declared carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:24 P.M.
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Jan . Sirabian, Village Clerk
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