2004-12-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11585
12/20/2004
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,DECEMBER 20,2004
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:32 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,Johnson,and
Kahn. Trustee Trilling was absent.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant
Village Manager/Finance Director;Ghida Neukirch,Assistant Village Manager;Art Malinowski,Human Resources
Director;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Greg Summers;Assistant
Village Planner;Fire Chief Sashko;Carmen Molinaro,Director of Golf Operations;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village
Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to approve the minutes of the December 6,2004 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3—Braiman,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 2—Glover,Kahn
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1019
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1019. Moved by Glover,seconded by Kahn,to approve Warrant#1019 in the amount
of$3,451,204.95,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
HOLIDAY GREETINGS
On behalf of the Board,President Hartstein wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season and a healthy and
happy 2005.
HOLIDAY SAFETY
Trustee Johnson presented a safety announcement from the Buffalo Grove Fire Department,urging residents to
carefully monitor decorations and candles to be sure that they do not present a fire hazard. There will be a video
shown on Channel 6 with detailed instructions as to fire prevention during the holiday season.
COMMUNICATION
In conjunction with his previous request for staff to investigate better methods to improve communications to
residents,Trustee Braiman suggested posting each agenda for Board Meetings,Plan Commission and ZBA meetings
on Channel 6.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The Village Clerk announced that prospective candidates for three Trustee positions in the April 5,2005 Municipal
Election are circulating petitions. The filing period begins January 17,2005 at 8:00 A.M.and ends on January 25,
2005 at 5:00 P.M.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of November,2004;there were no
questions on the report.
BUFFALO GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mr.Balling reviewed the process for national accreditation by the Buffalo Grove Police Department.
Chief Balinski noted that the International Association of Chief's of Police recognized the Buffalo Grove Police
Department for having the best traffic program in the nation. The Department was awarded first place in the
Champion Class after an extensive review by a judging panel comprised of law enforcement representatives and
traffic safety professionals. In addition, the Department won first place in the Illinois Laws Enforcement Challenge
for its size category. Chief Balinski presented the plaque awarded to the Department to President Hartstein.
Mike McClain,regional sales manager from Stalker Radar,presented the Police Department with its DSR2X radar
equipment,and will also provide training to the Department.
Chief Balinski thanked the members of the Department for their hard work.
Chief Balinski noted that the National Commission Against Drunk Driving recognizes organizations for their efforts
in the battle against drunk driving and underage drinking. This year,the Commission has recognized the Buffalo
Grove Village Board in the Government Leadership category as one of the best in the country for their outstanding
role in the support and commitment to prevent drunk driving and underage drinking in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
On behalf of the Commission, Sgt. Scott Kristiansen presented another plaque to President Hartstein.
Chief Balinski thanked the Board,the staff and the residents of Buffalo Grove for recognizing the importance of
traffic safety.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Chief Balinski thanked the Board and the staff for their support in allowing the members of the Buffalo Grove
Police Department to participate in raising funds for Special Olympics.
Chief Balinski presented a check for$30,000 to Doug Snyder,President of Special Olympics. Mr. Snyder
commended the Buffalo Grove Police Department for their dedication and caring for the Special Olympics
participants,and thanked the Village for the tremendous support for the organization.
Dan Kuczma, Global Messenger for Special Olympics,spoke of how he has been involved with Special Olympics
for over 20 years. Mr.Kuczma shared his experiences with Special Olympics and how much this organization has
meant in his life, and he thanked the Department for their efforts to raise money for Special Olympics.
President Hartstein, on behalf of the Board and the entire community,congratulated the Police Department for both
of these honors and noted the pride that we all have in them.
PUBLIC HEARING—COLUMBIAN GARDENS
President Hartstein called the Public Hearing for rezoning properties in the Columbian Gardens Subdivision from
the Residential Estate District to the R-5 Dwelling District to order at 7:55 P.M.;he then swore in Ghida Neukirch
and Robert Pfeil to give testimony.
Mrs.Neukirch made a presentation reviewing this issue,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
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Staff then answered questions from the audience and the Board.
In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,Mrs.Neukirch stated that,since letters went out to residents over a
month ago,there were only two questions received;those questions were answered by staff today.
President Hartstein asked if there were any further questions or comments from any members of the audience or the
Board;there were none.
Mr. Raysa suggested that the Board accept into evidence Mr.Pfeil's memo presented in Board packets and all
related exhibits;President Hartstein confirmed acceptance of these items.
At 8:05 P.M.,President Hartstein adjourned the Public Hearing until the ordinances are considered later on in this
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. The Village Clerk read a brief synopsis of each of the items on
the Consent Agenda. There were no requests to remove any items from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE No.2004-109—Surplus Property
Motion to approve the ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus personal property.
ORDINANCE No.2004-110—Amending Title 10
Motion to approve the ordinance amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code(No left turn
restriction from Westbound Old Checker Road into the Buffalo Grove Bank&Trust).
2005 VILLAGEWIDE STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Motion to authorize to bid the 2005 Villagewide Contractural Street Maintenance Program.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
• NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2004-111—COLUMBIAN GARDENS
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2004-111,approving rezoning from the Residential 1
Estate District to the R-5 One-Family Dwelling District for the Columbian Gardens Subdivision,in accordance with
the draft dated 12/15/2005.
President Hartstein asked if there were any further questions or comments from any members of the audience or the
Board;there were none. President Hartstein closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 P.M.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2004-112—ABATEMENT OF TAXES
Mr.Brimm made a presentation to the Board,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of
December 16,2004,as well as the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview;staff then answered questions
from the Board.
Trustee Johnson confirmed with Mr.Brimm that this is the same rate that was assessed in 1979. Trustee Johnson
highly commended staff for their outstanding efforts in controlling all aspects of the Village's finance and keeping
the tax rate under control.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance#2004-112,abating taxes levied for the Village of
Buffalo Grove,Cook and Lake Counties,Illinois. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman, Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2004-113—ABATEMENT SPECIAL SERVICE TAXES
Mr.Brimm briefly explained the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2004-113,abating Special Service Area taxes levied
for the Village of Buffalo Grove,Cook and Lake Counties,Illinois. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2004-30—CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr.Brimm briefly explained the proposed resolution.
Trustee Berman noted his appreciation for keeping the Canadian National Automated Horn System programmed
into the 2006-2007 project year as a deferred item.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Resolution#2004-30,approving the Village of Buffalo Grove
Capital Improvement Plan FY 2005-2006 through FY 2009-2010. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman, Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2004-31—GOLF COURSE BUDGETS
Mr.Brimm briefly explained the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Anderson;he then answered questions from the Board.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to pass Resolution#2004-31,adopting the Fiscal 2005 Budgets for the
Buffalo Grove Golf Club and Arboretum Golf Course Funds. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 P.M.
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Ja M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF �/n(/�iL , 2005
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