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2004-08-30 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes1 11549 8/30/2004 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS ON MONDAY,AUGUST 30,2004 CALL TO ORDER President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:34 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,and Johnson, Kahn and Trilling. Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant Village Manager/Finance Director;Ghida Neukirch,Assistant Village Manager; Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Greg Summers,Assistant Village Planner;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Glover,seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the August 16,2004 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None ABSTAIN: 1 —Berman Motion declared carried. WARRANT#1012 Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1012. Moved by Berman,seconded by Trilling,to approve Warrant#1012 in the amount of $1,523,698.25 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL-LIGHTS President Hartstein congratulated Buffalo Grove High School on their first football game under the lights last Friday evening,and wished them success with their new addition. MDA BOOT DRIVE President Hartstein commended the Buffalo Grove Fire Department and all those who participated in the Annual Boot Drive to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Trustee Kahn also thanked Chief Sashko and the Fire Department for the outstanding job that they did in raising over$20,000 during the Boot Drive,and noted that he and other volunteers appreciate the opportunity to participate with them. PROCLAMATION—PROTATE CANCER AWARENESS President Hartstein read from a proclamation declaring the month of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove,and urged all men to become aware of their own risk of this disease and be screened when appropriate. 11550 8/30/2004 PROCLAMATION—SEASON OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION President Hartstein read a proclamation declaring the months of September,October and November as Season of Citizen Participation in the Village of Buffalo,and urged all citizens to participate fully in the fall election activities. BUFFALO GROVE DAYS Trustee Glover reminded everyone our annual Buffalo Grove Days Festival will be held this coming weekend,and she urged residents to attend and take part in this community event; she noted the special section in the Daily Herald that details each activity planned for the weekend. TRANSPORTATION Trustee Berman noted that Half Day Road/Route 22 will be closing at the railroad crossing for two weeks beginning on Tuesday, September 7,2004 in order to accommodate construction of the second track at that intersection. Trustee Berman also noted that there will be public hearings in the area regarding the new proposal for the tollway system,and written comments may also be submitted. TRAFFIC Trustee Johnson referred to several recent traffic accidents in residential subdivisions,and he suggested that residents who observe vehicles driving recklessly should get as much information as they can about the vehicle and call that in to the Police Department. BLOOD DRIVE Trustee Kahn announced that there will again be a Blood Drive at the Alcott Center in conjunction with Buffalo Grove Days,and he urged residents to donate blood on Saturday morning,September 4,2004. YOUTH CONMMISSION Trustee Braiman announced that the Sheriffs Office of Cook County is offering students in grades 9-12 an opportunity to apply for the Sheriffs Youth Service Medal of Honor award and noted that applications may be obtained from Village Hall or the Sheriffs website. VOTER REGISTRATION The Village Clerk noted that it is not too early to be sure residents are registered to vote in the election to be held on November 2,2004,and urged everyone to be sure they are registered before October 5,2004. TANDEM REALTY Mr.Balling reviewed the location of the proposed Tandem Realty Development in Arlington Heights that is being objected to by the Village of Buffalo Grove and particularly residents in the Mill Creek subdivision in Buffalo Grove;he then reviewed the steps being taken by Buffalo Grove to see that this proposed development has a less detrimental impact on the surrounding area. Mr.Balling then answered questions from the Board. MEETING SCHEDULE Mr.Balling noted that the meeting schedule for the month of September has been changed.The only meeting for September will be held on September 13,2004. 11551 8/30/2004 PUBLIC HEARING—DEERFIELD BAKERY President Hartstein called the Public Hearing for an amendment of an annexation agreement for Deerfield Bakery at 201 Buffalo Grove Road to order at 8:05 P.M. Notice of this Public Hearing was published in the Daily Herald on August 11,2004. Mr.Balling made a presentation with regard to this proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil. Mr.Balling then answered questions from the Board. President Hartstein asked if there were any comments or questions from any other public bodies or members of the audience;there were none. At 8:10 P.M.,President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing until the September 13,2004 meeting. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Craig Horwitz, 883 Stonebridge,presented an update on the activities of the Tandem Challenge Group and made a presentation on their opposition to the Tandem Development. Mr.Horwitz thanked the Village Board for the resolution passed in objecting to this development. Several residents reiterated their concerns,primarily with regard to traffic safety,traffic congestion and drainage. President Hartstein assured everyone that the Village of Buffalo Grove will continue to try and work with the Village of Arlington Heights to try to encourage them to rethink the position that they have taken on this project. RESOLUTION#2004-20—TIMBER COURT CONDOMINIUMS Moved by Johnson, seconded by Kahn,to pass Resolution#2004-20,objecting to the rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for property at 3306 and 3310 Old Arlington Heights Road,adjacent to the proposed Timber Court Condominium Development(Phase 1),in the Village of Arlington Heights,Illinois;details of the proposed resolution are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mrs.Neukirch. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. 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 then read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to approve the Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE NO.2004-81—Title 10 Motion to approve Ordinance No.2004-81,amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code (Right-turn restriction from Illinois Route 22 to Willow Parkway). ORDINANCE No.2004-82—Amending Chapter 3.06 Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2004-82,amending Chapter 3.06,Zoning Fees/Recovery of Village costs of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code. 11552 8/30/2004 FIRE PENSION FUND—Report of Condition Motion to approve Firefighter's Pension Fund—Annual Report of Condition. POLICE PENSION FUND—Report of Condition Motion to approve Police Pension Fund—Annual Report of Condition. AMERICAN RED CROSS—Statement of Understanding Motin to approve the Statement of Understanding between the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago and the Village of Buffalo Grove Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. GOLFVIEW TERRACE DETENTION BASIN Mr.Balling reviewed this request,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Kuenkler. Lengthy discussion ensued with regard to whether or not this is a minor change and also the fact that the neighbors should be advised of this change and be able to comment on it. Moved by Johnson, seconded by Kahn,to defer action on this issue so that the Board may allow the neighborhood residents to be cognizant and comment on the proposal. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. ORDINANCE#2004-83—LIQUOR CONTROLS Mr.Brimm made a presentation with regard to this proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item prepared by Mr.Anderson. This presentation also pertains to Agenda Items XII.B.,C.,D., E.,H.,and I.,and he summarized the nature of each of the proposals. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2004-83,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2004-84—PERMIT FEES Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2004-84,amending Title 15 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code pertaining to Permit Fees;details of this proposal are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr. Schar. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ./ `..1 11553 8/30/2004 ORDINANCE#2004-85—IMPOUNDMENT Moved by Johnson, seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2004-85,amending Chapter 6.08 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code pertaining to impoundment;details of this proposal are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Chief Balinski. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2004-86—GARAGE SALES Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2004-86,amending Chapter 5.64 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code pertaining to Garage Sales;details of this proposal are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2004-87—BUSINESS LICENSES Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2004-87,amending Chapter 5.04,Business Licenses,of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code;details of this proposal are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Brimm. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2004-88—ALARM SYSTEMS Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2004-88,amending Chapter 9.04,Alarm Systems,of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code;details of this proposal are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Brimm. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION#2004-21—NIMS Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2004-21,adopting the National Incident Management System(NIMS)pursuant to the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Chief Balinski. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. AMBULANCE Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to authorize bid waiver and award contract to Foster Coach Sales,Inc.for a 2005 Ford E-450 Medtech Custom Type III Ambulance,pursuant to the memos from Chief Sashko dated August 16 and 18,2004. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. 11554 8/30/2004 JOY OF THE GAME Moved by Johnson, seconded by Berman,to defer action on the Plan Commission referral for an Amendment to the Special Use in the Industrial District concerning Joy of the Game Baseball and Softball Academy, 1455 Busch Parkway,until the petitioner is present. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. FAIRVIEW ESTATES Trustee Johnson stated that he represents one of the petitioners on a totally unrelated matter,and he does not believe there will any conflict and he will participate in the discussion. John Green,Groundwork,Ltd.made a presentation on the proposed development,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil. Trustee Trilling commended the developer for consolidating these properties and to create the two-way access off Pauline Avenue,but he believes the plan is boring and lacks appeal;he believes the developer needs to come back with a plan that is much more exciting in terms of the streetscape;he does think it is a good use. Trustee Kahn believes this will be an enhancement to the area,but he believes the developer can come up with a more interesting plan. Trustee Johnson agrees with previous comments,he also would like to see some more variety in the plan. Trustee Berman stated that the general concept works,amenities are needed and the plan needs to be a little bit more interesting. Trustee Braiman agrees and stated that creativity is important;he is happy to see the single-family units with first- floor bedrooms. Trustee Glover likes the villas; she is concerned with the unit that has the possibility of a fourth bedroom and believes there needs to be input from the school districts;she would like to see guest parking;there needs to be some sort of an amenity to accommodate children;she would like to see a little less density. COMMONWEALTH EDISON PROPERTY Gary Duchesne of U.S. Cellular made a presentation to the Board regarding their proposed cellular communications monopole antenna tower on the Commonwealth Edison property on Aptakisic Road east of Buffalo Grove Road, details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil. Lengthy discussion followed with regard to the extreme height of the proposed tower in the midst of a residential area. Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to refer the proposed U.S. Cellular monopole antenna tower, Commonwealth Edison property,south side of Aptakisic Road east of Buffalo Grove Road,Special Use in the R-1 District,to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 0—None NAYS: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling Motion defeated. Mr.Raysa noted that this is not to be considered a denial by the Village of Buffalo Grove corporate authorities of the placement of a cell tower at this location,but a non-referral to the Plan Commission. Trustee Johnson asked that the petitioners come back with more information about other locations,and perhaps locating on the ComEd towers. 11555 8/30/2004 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Johnson, seconded by Berman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. L3inet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk 2 APPROVED BY ME THIS J DAY OF 'S t/yyl Aeh/,2004 Village President