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2005-05-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11625 5/02/2005 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 2,2005 CALL TO ORDER President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:38 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,Kahn,Trilling and Rubin. Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant Village Manager/Director of Finance;Ghida Neukirch,Assistant Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance Director;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer;Brian Sheehan,Health Officer;Fire Chief Sashko;Police Chief Balinski;and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Trilling,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the April 18,2005 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. WARRANT#1028 Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1028. Moved by Kahn,seconded by Rubin,to approve Warrant#1028 in the amount of$1,192,563.41,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. PROCLAMATION—KAREN LARSON MEADOWS President Hartstein read a Proclamation recognizing and commending Karen Larson Meadows for her outstanding service to the community as a Park Board Commissioner for 24 years. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS President Hartstein made the following appointments to Village Commissions,with all terms to expire 1/1/06: Arts Commission: Linda Rosen,Chair Marilyn Alaynick Bonnie Gold Sandy Greenberg Barbara Herman Robyn Kove Susan Mann Gayle Pervos Lynne Schneider Fred Weissman . 11626 05/02/2005 Board of Fire& Police: Gregory Jackson,Chair Robert Anderson Ernest Karge Board of Health: Mark Heiss,Chairman Joan Kuffel Harry Goldberg Gary Stone Mary Jo Jasinski Byron Wigodner Commission for Residents with Disabilities:Richard Kahen,Chair Susan Gottlieb Gerilyn Miller-Brown David Morton Deborah Holm Beverly Sussman Debbie Verson Mark Weiner Dean Klassman Community Blood Donor Commission: Paige Donnelly,Chair Doug Pitchford Arlete Johnson Jinjin Sanford Kelly Lerman Elena Scott Electrical Commission: Greg Buss,Jr. Wayne Kowalski Harold Kabb George Laegeler New appointee: Frank Ladonne E.M.A.: Paul Soucy,Director Emeritus Bruce Diamond Roger Remblake Paul Zucker David Morton Plan Commission: Lester Ottenheimer,Chair Zill Khan Denice Bocek Eric Smith Matthew Cohn Barry Stark Susan Kenski-Sroka Howard Teplinsky New appointee: David Podber Police Pension Board: Jeffrey Feld Robert Greenberg Zoning Board of Appeals: Bruce Entman,Chair Steven Sandler Lisa Dunn Louis Windecker Scott Lesser New Appointments: Ira Shapiro Andy Stein Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. TRUSTEE LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS President Hartstein made the following Trustee Liaison/Portfolio assignments,as detailed in his memo to the Board of May 2,2005: 11627 5/02/2005 Trustee Braiman-ZBA,Board of Health,Finance Committee,Libraries,Legislative Portfolio Trustee Glover- BG Days,Arts Commission,Plan Commission,Cable Committee,Public Safety Portfolio Trustee Berman-Plan Commission,Board of Health,Schools,Transportation Portfolio Trustee Kahn- Arts Commission,ZBA,Blood Donor Commission,Cultural Arts Portfolio Trustee Trilling- Disabilities,Plan Commission,Cable Committee,Personnel/Human Resources Portfolio Trustee Rubin- ZBA,Disabilities,Blood Donor Commission,Parks,Economic Development Portfolio PROCLAMATIONS President Hartstein read from a Proclamation recognizing the week of May 1-7,2005 as Annual Municipal Clerk's Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove,and especially thanked Janet Sirabian for her service to the Village of Buffalo Grove as Village Clerk. President Hartstein read from a Proclamation recognizing the week of May 8-14,2005 as International Building Safety Week,and urged all citizens to help promote building safety,to create awareness as to the importance of construction and building codes,and to spotlight the role of the dedicated code official in administering those codes. President Hartstein read from a Proclamation recognizing the week of May 15-21,2005,as National Public Works Week,and urged citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works services and to recognize the contributions which public works personnel make every day to insure our health,safety,comfort and quality of life. President Hartstein read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 1-8,2005 as Days of Remembrance in memory of the victims of the Holocaust,and in honor of the survivors,as well as the rescuers and liberators,and urged all citizens to overcome intolerance and indifference through learning and remembrance. RESOLUTION#2005-9-CANVASS OF VOTES Moved by Trilling,seconded by Glover,to affirm the Canvass of Vote Returns for the April 5,2005 Municipal Election as follows: Jeffrey S.Braiman - 1764 votes Brian Rubin - 1768 votes Bruce Kahn - 1713 votes Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 —Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. OATH OF OFFICE Lake County Judge Charles Johnson(and former Village Trustee)administered the oath of office to newly elected Trustees Braiman,Kahn and Rubin. TRUSTEE REPORTS Trustee Rubin reported on Top Cop Awards to be given by IDOT in recognition of outstanding effort in DUI enforcement for 2004. Officer John Sepot will receive that award on May 11,2005 in Springfield. Trustee Rubin thanked Chief Balinski,Sergeant Kristiansen,Officer Goldstein,and Officer Sizer for their participation in the Special Olympic games at Prospect High School,where they escorted the athletes as they carried the torch around the track. 1 • 11628 05/02/2005 Trustee Rubin reported on the participation of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department in the annual Fire&Spice Competition sponsored by Weber Grill. The proceeds from the competition go to the YMCA burn camp. Trustee Rubin noted that the Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Arts Festival will be held on July 16-17,2005. There will be a meeting for volunteers on June 1,2005. Trustee Rubin reported that May 2-8,2005 is Arson Awareness Week,and noted that this year's focus is on youth- caused fires. Trustee Rubin introduced Chief Balinski,who announced the Department's new canine handler,Corporal Tim Gretz,and the Department's new canine partner,Reaper. Chief Balinski reviewed the process by which both the canine handler and the canine's name were chosen. Trustee Berman noted that NIPC has issued a new 2040 Regional Framework Plan for public comment. Public Hearings will be held throughout the area,and the plan can also be reviewed on the NIPC website. Trustee Berman announced that the annual Relay for Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society will be held at Buffalo Grove High School on June 11-12,2005,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 that the Limelight Café event for teens held on April 29.2005 at eSkape was a huge success. Trustee Berman reported that the FRA has issued its final rule concerning the use of locomotive horns at highway railroad crossings. The rule requires that locomotive horns be sounded at all public highway crossings. However,it does provide for local authorities to designate a request for approval of quiet zones in which horns would not be routinely sounded. Staff is working with several agencies to develop a strategy to implement safe quiet zones for the community. • President Hartstein noted that the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will present a concert at 7:00 P.M.next Sunday at Stevenson High School. President Hartstein reported that the annual Walk for Israel will also take place next Sunday,with registration beginning at 8:30 A.M. President Hartstein urged all residents to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom by taking part in the annual Memorial Day ceremony at 11:00 A.M.on Memorial Day at the Knopf Cemetery on Arlington Heights Road. UNITED WAY AWARD The Village Clerk presented a Heart of the Community award from the United Way to the Village of Buffalo Grove for their continued commitment to United Way and their spectacular campaign results. The Village of Buffalo Grove was the largest municipal campaign for the Northwest Suburban United Way,contributing over$10,000 to the 43 agencies served. WELCOME HOME President Hartstein read a Proclamation saluting United States Navy Reserve Specialist Cliffton Paul and United States Army Reserve Specialist Hector De La Paz for their service in Iraq and welcoming them back to the Buffalo Grove Police Department. 11629 5/02/2005 AMVETS POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS Chief Balinski summarized the criteria for the awards,and then introduced Commander Ted Uggland of Amvets Post 255 to present the awards,who stated that the Post is very proud to have the honor of presenting the following awards. Mr.Uggland noted that the Police Employee of the Year for 2004 award is presented to Officer Ed Szos;he read a biography of Officer Szos's career and presented a plaque to him. Mr.Uggland noted that the Thomas Fitzgerald Memorial Award for 2004 is presented to Corporal Tim Gretz;he `./ read a biography of Corporal Gretz's career and presented a plaque to him. Both recipients were congratulated by the audience and the Board. Chief Balinski noted that the families of both gentlemen should be very proud of them for the outstanding job that they have done throughout the years;he also thanked the Board for the support they give to the Police Department. BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD Mr.Balling summarized the ceremony that recently took place at Buffalo Grove High School where Deputy Chief Jamie Dunne was honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award. Deputy Chief Dunne was congratulated by the audience and the Board. President Hartstein noted that tonight's meeting highlights why this community is so lucky and proud to have the quality personnel that we have in our Police Department,and he thanked them all on behalf of the entire community. PUBLIC HEARING,—GLENBROOK PROPERTIES/FAIRVIEW ESTATES President Hartstein called the Public Hearing,which was published in the Daily Herald on March 5,2005,and continued from March 21,2005 and April 18,2005,to order at 8:26 P.M. Mr.Balling summarized this project to date. John Green,Groundwork,Inc.,summarized the changes of record,and presented answers to questions raised at the last meeting. Mr. Raysa stated that this is a Public Hearing on the annexation being held pursuant to State Statute Section 11-15.1-3 of the Illinois Municipal Code,and he noted that the Annexation Agreement before the Village Board tonight is dated 4/29/05 in the upper left-hand corner. Mr.Raysa noted that the Plat of Annexation date is blank. The Village has received the Plat of Annexation dated 4/21/05,and he would like to suggest that,if the annexation is passed tonight,it be made subject to appropriate revisions and suggestions by the Village Engineer and the Village Attorney. President Hartstein asked if there were any questions or comments from any other public bodies,members of the audience or the Board;there were none. At 8:37 P.M.,the Public Hearing was continued until the ordinances are considered later on in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING—JACOBS HOMES President Hartstein called the Public Hearing for Jacobs Homes,consideration of an Annexation Agreement for the proposed Whispering Lake Estates development of 23 homes on the R-4 District,on the south side of Aptakisic Road west of the JCYS facility,to order at 8:37 P.M. President Hartstein swore in Lawrence Freedman,attorney representing the developer,and John Green, Groundwork,Inc.to give testimony. 11630 5/02/2005 Mr.Green summarized the proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview,as well as Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of May 2,2005. Mr.Freedman read a letter from Charles,L.Cohen,Assistant Superintendent Business Services,Community Consolidated School District 102,thanking John Green and the staff for working with the district in revising the radius on the cul-de-sac to accommodate a 72 passenger bus turnaround. Robert Sklar, 1533 Madison Court North,stated that he believes this proposal is too dense;he stated that the developer never stated how he will protect the homes in Mr. Sklar's neighborhood from flooding. Mr.Raysa reviewed the requirements for notice of a Public Hearing. 1 Dawn Sklar, 1533 Madison Court North,believes the lots are too small,and would like to see these beautiful homes 1 put on a larger lots. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to continue this Public Hearing until May 16,2005. Upon voice vote,the 1 motion was unanimously declared carried. At 8:52 P.M.,President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing until the May 16,2005 Regular Meeting. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none. President Hartstein read a letter from the Tandem Challenge Group thanking the Board for the opposition letter under his name to be read at the next Arlington Heights meeting on behalf of the group. 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 Kahn to approve the Consent Agenda. BUFFALO GROVE GOLF CLUB AND ARBORETUM GOLF COURSE AUDIT is Motion to accept the calendar year ended 12/31/2004 audit for the Buffalo Grove Golf Club and the Arboretum Golf Course. JOINT PURCHASE PROGRAM—LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE FY2005-2006 Motion to authorize the participation in State of Illinois,Department of Central Management Services,Procurement Services Division Joint Purchase Program—Liquid Calcium chloride for FY 2005-2006. RIVERWALK NORTH—Recommendation Motion to approve the Riverwalk North—acceptance of Plan Commission recommendation concerning approval of site plan and appearance elements. 1 2005 SIDEWALK PROJECT—Award of Bid Motion to approve the Award of Bid to A&R Cement,Inc. for the 2005 Sidewalk Project. 2005 BIKE PATH&PARKING LOT—Award of Bid 11631 5/02/2005 Motion to approve the Award of Bid to Allstar Asphalt,Inc. for the 2005 Bike Path&Parking Lot Improvement Project. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman, Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2005-24—GLENBROOK PROPERTIES ANNEXATION AGREEMENT Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2005-24,approving an Annexation Agreement for Glenbrook Properties concerning the proposed Fairview Estates development on the east side of Weiland Road south of Pauline Avenue,subject to approval and revision by the Village Engineer and the Village Attorney,and subject to resubmittal and approval of all elevations by the Appearance Review Team and the Corporate Authorities. President Hartstein asked if there were any further questions or comments from other public bodies,members of the audience or the Board;there were none. President Hartstein closed the Public Hearing at 8:58 P.M. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2005-25—GLENBROOK PROPERTIES ANNEXATION Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2005-25,annexing the Fairview Estates property on the east side of Weiland Road south of Pauline Avenue concerning the proposed development by Glenbrook Properties. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2005-26—GLENBROOK PROPERTIES ZONING Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2005-26,approving zoning in the R-5 District with a residential Planned Unit Development for the proposed Fairview Estates development by Glenbrook Properties,east side of Weiland Road south of Pauline Avenue.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL BENEFITS Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to table discussion regarding the Village's relationship with the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefits Cooperative(IPBC)effective July 1,2005 until the May 16,2005 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. 11632 5/02/2005 CLARK ENVIRONMENTAL MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT Moved by Rubin,seconded by Berman,to approve the contract with Clark Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc.,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr. Sheehan. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. EXECUTIVE MEETING Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Collective Bargaining. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 9:04 P.M.until 10:01 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:01 P.M. Panel M. Sirabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS/( aDAY OF ,2005 Village President