2005-02-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11597
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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,FERUARY 7,2005
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M.Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag
as they were led by Cub Scout Pack 43 from Kilmer School. President Hartstein welcomed the Scouts and thanked
them for leading the audience in the Pledge.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Braiman,Berman,Kahn and Trilling.
Trustee Glover was absent.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant
Village Manager/Finance Director;Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources
Director;Ed Schar,Building Commissioner;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;and
Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the January 24,2005 Rescheduled Regular
Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1022
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1022. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to approve Warrant#1022 in the
amount of$1,539,525.10,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
OATH OF OFFICE—BRIAN RUBIN
President Hartstein noted great pleasure in appointing Brian Rubin to fill the Trustee position vacated by Charles
Johnson,and he reviewed Mr.Rubin's long list of service to the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to concur with President Hartstein's appointment. Upon voice vote,the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein then administered the oath of office to Brian Rubin.
Trustee Rubin thanked President Hartstein and the Board for their confidence in him and noted that he is very much
looking forward to working with everyone on the Board to continue to provide service to the citizens of Buffalo
Grove.
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BUFFALO GROVE DAYS COMMITTEE
President Hartstein recommended the reappointment of the members of the Buffalo Grove Days Committee,as
detailed in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Jane Olson. It was moved by Trilling
and seconded by Berman,to concur with President Hartstein's appointment. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein thanked all the members of this committee for the countless hours that they devote in order to
ensure that the entire community enjoys Buffalo Grove Days.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to reappoint Trustee Glover as the liaison to the Buffalo Grove Days
Committee. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
2005 GOALS
President Hartstein reviewed Village goals for 2005 as outlined in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview that he prepared.
MERCURY
Trustee Kahn reported that the Village Health Department is working in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency
of Northern Cook County in an attempt to eliminate mercury exposure in homes,since mercury poses many health
risks. Thermometers,thermostats and wall switches containing mercury may be brought to the Village Health
Department for recycling through May 31,2005.
BLOOD DRIVE
Trustee Kahn noted that there will be a Blood Drive held at the Alcott Center on Saturday,March 12,2005 from
8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.,and urged all eligible residents to attend and participate in this life-saving activity.
VEHICLE STICKERS
Trustee Kahn asked staff to check that all cars registered to a Buffalo Grove address with the Secretary of State are
purchasing Village vehicle stickers.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The Village Clerk reported that the municipal election will be held on Tuesday,April 5,2005,and that there
are three candidates for three Trustee positions. The last day to register to vote in this election is Tuesday,
March 8,2005.
FUTURE AGENDA
Mr.Balling noted that,due to the Presidents' Day Holiday on Monday,February 21,2005,the regularly scheduled
Village Board Meeting will be rescheduled to Monday,February 28,2005.
PUBLIC WORKS ACCREDITATION
Mr.Balling noted that the Village has now received the accreditation certificate from the American Public Works
Association and is on permanent display in the rear of the Council Chambers. This award reflects the Public Works
Department conformance with over 450 operational and environmental standards set nationwide. Buffalo Grove is
the second community in Illinois to receive this award.
OLD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD
The Northwest Municipal Conference,working with the Council of Mayors,contacted the Village regarding a
proposed jurisdictional transfer program that the state is pursuing. The Illinois Department of Transportation has
indicated a special emphasis to begin to transfer primarily unmarked state highways to county or local jurisdiction.
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They are attempting to formulate a uniform policy for all of the members of the NWMC to establish what standards
and parameters would be required should a jurisdictional transfer be requested.
Mr.Balling reviewed the reason this item is on the agenda tonight,details of which are contained in the Village
Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Kuenkler.
Mr.Balling stated that his recommendation to the Board is the endorsement of the practice of bringing the road up to
municipal standards as a pre-condition,without committing to the jurisdictional transfer at this point. There are
long-range costs and maintenance issues that would have to brought back to the Board if consideration were to be
given to that proposal.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to recommend submission of staff recommendations to the Northwest
Municipal Conference. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC HEARING—JACOBS HOMES
President Hartstein called the Public Hearing,which was published in the Daily Herald on January 22,2005,to
order at 8:02 P.M.,and proceeded to swear in John Green to give testimony.
John Green,representing Jacobs Home,made a presentation to the Board,details of which are contained in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil;he referred to a Preliminary Site Plan during
his presentation.
Mr.Kuenkler confirmed to Trustee Berman that the variation requested for the minimum depth of the sanitary sewer
line would not create any safety or maintenance issues.
Mr.Green confirmed to Trustee Braiman that additional right-of-way will be required for the widening of Deerfield
Parkway and that it is in the plans to be dedicated.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Green stated that the northeast corner of Lot 19 will have a wider
parkway at that section so that access is provided to the lake area and will be maintained by the adjacent
homeowner. Mr.Green stated that there will not be a homeowner's association.
Trustee Trilling stated that he would want the owner of Lot 19 to be made aware of the fact that the walkway is
public land.
In answer to a question from Trustee Trilling,Mr.Green stated that they could look into reducing the building area
on the plan for lots 11 and 13.
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from any other public bodies,the audience or the Board;there
were none.
Mr.Raysa stated that this Public Hearing is being held on that certain draft Annexation Agreement entitled Jacobs
Homes Estates on Hidden Lake and dated 2/3/05.
Mr.Balling stated that,subject to documentation,staff will have this back before the Board at the February 28,2005
Board Meeting.
Mr. Green stated that both Jacobs Homes and their attorney have reviewed the Annexation Agreement that has been
presented to them and they had no comments on it.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to continue this Public Hearing until February 28,2005. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
At 8:16 P.M.,President Hartstein adjourned the Public Hearing until the February 28,2005 Rescheduled Regular
Meeting.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Craig Horowitz, 883 Stonebridge Lane,representing the Tandem Challenge Group,made a presentation to the
Board on the status of the group's efforts to oppose the Timber Court Condominium Project on the west side of Old
Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights. The group is urging the Village of Buffalo Grove to take control of
Old Arlington Heights Road,and he reviewed the reasons for their request. Trustee Berman pointed out that the
road has not been presented to the Village for jurisdictional transfer at this point.
Ronald Mraz, 1261 Radcliff,asked that the sidewalks along Old Arlington Heights Road be cleared so that the
Buffalo Grove High School students do not have to walk on Old Arlington Heights Road.
CONSENT AGENDA
There was no Consent Agenda at this meeting.
ORDINANCE#2004-5—CAFE AMUSE,INC.
President Hartstein noted that this provides for a Class E license for the new owner of the establishment formerly
known as Carm's.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2005-5,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,Class
E,Cafe Amuse,Inc.
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2005-6—VILLAGE MANAGER
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to pass Ordinance#2005-6,establishing the annual salary for the Village
Manager. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Rubin
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
Mr.Balling thanked the Board for their consideration and continued vote of confidence and stated that he looks
forward to another exciting year.
ORDINANCE#2005-7—FENCE/SIGN
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2005-7,amending Chapter 15.20,Fence Code,and Title
14, Sign Code,of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Mr.Balling reviewed and explained the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board
Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mrs.Neukirch and Mr.Schar. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
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AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
BUILDING&ZONING VEHICLES
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to authorize purchase and bid waiver for the acquisition of two 2005 Ford
Taurus vehicles for Building&Zoning Code Enforcement/replacement of existing vehicles. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 -Glover
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Trilling,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Purchase or Lease of Real Estate
and Pending Litigation. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 8:35-9:35 P.M.
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 9:35P.M.
Ja3n��e'M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THISdg' DAY OF 2005
Village President
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