2005-06-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11642
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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,JUNE 6,2005
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein,Trustees Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling and Rubin,
Trustee Glover was absent.
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;Robert Giddens,MIS Director;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village
Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the May 16,2005 Regular Meeting. Upon voice
vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
WARRANT#1030
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1030. Moved by Trilling,seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#1030 in the
amount of$3,233,605.74,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
FOURTH OF JULY
President Hartstein thanked Hamilton Partners for their exclusive sponsorship of our July 4th Fireworks. In addition
to the fireworks,the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will present a concert of patriotic music at the Rotary Village
Green beginning at 7:00 P.M.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Kahn reported that a Blood Drive will be held on June 11,2005 at the Alcott Center.
Trustee Kahn noted that the Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Arts Festival will be held on July 16-17,2005.
Volunteers are welcome.
`./ Trustee Rubin noted that June is Home Safety Month,and presented some tips from the Fire Department to aid in
keeping residents safe in their homes.
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Trustee Rubin reported that Ron Erickson,a volunteer for the Fire Department,is being recognized by the State Law
Enforcement Criminal Justice Aging Network and will receive the Triad Senior Citizen
Outstanding Volunteer Award on September 9,2005. Trustee Rubin congratulated Mr. Erickson on this honor.
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Trustee Berman noted that it is not too late to participate in the annual Relay for Life to raise money for the
American Cancer Society to 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.
POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA COLLECTION REPORT
Mr.Balling reviewed the Police Department Data Collection Report,details of which are in the Village Board
Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mrs.Neukirch. Buffalo Grove fell under the targeted maximum of
24.6%for minority traffic stops set by Northwestern University Center for Public Safety and IDOT,with 19%of
the 13,324 traffic stops made in 2004 being minorities. Mr.Balling stated that this report is a validation of the effort
that law enforcement puts into being an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory agency,and the Village of
Buffalo Grove is very proud of these results.
GOLDEN BISON AWARD—CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT
President Hartstein reviewed the criteria for receiving the Golden Bison Award.
President Hartstein then noted the contributions that Pete Panayiotou,owner of the Continental Restaurant,has made
to the community,and he presented the Golden Bison Award to Mr.Panayiotou..
Elyse Randell and Peggy Shapio Nyeholt of the Canavan Research Foundation of Illinois gave a brief overview of
their charity and noted the support that Mr.Panayiotou and the Continental Restaurant have contributed to them and
their organization,and they also presented an award to him in appreciation for all he has done for them.
Mr.Panayiotou thanked everyone for this award and recognition and stated that it is an honor and a privilege to be a
part of this community.
PUBLIC HEARING—185 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
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At 7:52 P.M.,President Hartstein called to order the Public Hearing for the request for rezoning to the B-3 District
for the property at 185 Milwaukee Avenue. This Public Hearing is continued from May 16,2005,and President
Hartstein stated that there is again a need to continue the Public Hearing.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to continue the Public Hearing on a request for rezoning to the B-3 District
for the property at 185 Milwaukee Avenue until the July 18,2005 Village Board Meeting. Upon voice,the motion
was unanimously declared carried.
At 7:53 P.M.,President Hartstein continued this Public Hearing until July 18,2005.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from 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 Braiman,seconded Kahn,by to approve the Consent Agenda.
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ORDINANCE No.2005-31—Buffalo Grove Cycle&Ice Cream Emporium Signs
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2005-31,granting variations to Title 14,Section 14.20.030,pertaining to Business
Districts;Section 14.20.070,pertaining to Ground Signs for Buffalo Grove Cycle and ice Cream Emporium,964
Buffalo Grove Road.
ORDINANCE No.2005-32—Title 14
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2005-32,granting a variation to Title 14,Section 14.32.040,pertaining to For
Rent,Sale or Lease Signs,for ECD-1500 LLC, 1500 Busch Parkway.
ORDINANCE No.2005-33—Liquor Controls
Motion to approve Ordinance.No.2005-33,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,Class H,The Basket Affair.
RESOLUTION No.2005-12—2006 Village Wide Street Maintenance
Motion to approve Resolution No.2005-12,approving an Agreement for Design Engineering Services for the 2006
Villagewide Contractural Street Maintenance Project.
RESOLUTION No.2005-13-Village Wide Street Maintenance,MFT
Motion to approve Resolution No.2005-13,Calendar 2006 Villagewide Contractural Street Maintenance Program
Motor Fuel Tax Resolution.
RESOLUTION No.2005-14—Grant from RTA
Motion to approve Resolution No.2005-14,authorizing applications for and execution of a technical assistant grant
from the Regional Transportation Authority.
RESOLUTION No.2005-15—Village of Buffalo GrOve Health Self Insurance Checking Account .
Motion to approve Resolution No.2005-15,authorizing the creation of the Village of Buffalo Grove Health Self
Insurance Checking Account.
CONTRACT CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Motion to approve the authorization to solicit sealed bids for Contract Custodial Services.
UNIFORM RENTAL CONTRACT
Motion to award of bid for the Uniform Rental Contract.
Upon roll Call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Absent: 1—Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2005-34—TOWN CENTER TIF
Mr. Brimm made a presentation reviewing the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village
Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared. During his presentation,Mr.Brimm pointed out that not
one penny of public money was ever committed to the fiscal affairs of the TIF,and Buffalo Grove is one of the first
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communities that has ever wound down a TIF since the time of their authorization in the late 1970's,which is a
tribute to the fiscal management by the Village.
Trustee Berman noted that this is an outstanding accomplishment and a credit to Mr.Brimm's management and Mr.
Balling's management and it will be a terrific development that the entanglements of the Village and this center will
end,since this is a private center owned and operated by a private owner and operator. Trustee Berman again
congratulated Mr.Brimm and Mr.Balling for this action.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2005-34,dissolving the 1986 Town Center District
Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area Special Tax Allocation Fund and terminating the designation of the
Town Center District Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area of the Village of Buffalo Grove,Cook and Lake
Counties,Illinois.
Trustee Braiman echoed Trustee Berman's comments,and also thanked all the other taxing bodies involved in the
TIF.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
SADOWSKI'S FOOD AND DELI
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to defer action on an ordinance amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,
Class D, Sadowski's Food and Deli,976 S.Buffalo Grove Road,until the next meeting. Upon voice vote,the •
motion was unanimously declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2005-16—INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Berman, to pass Resolution#2005-16,approving an Intergovernmental Agreement
between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Buffalo Grove Park District for computer services.
Mr.Balling reviewed the proposed agreement,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mr.Giddens.
Trustee Braiman applauded staff for the cooperation demonstrated with this agreement;he asked for updates on the
progress of the program every 60-90 days.
President Hartstein congratulated staff and thanked Mr.Giddens for their efforts in putting this program together.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
`./ Motion declared carried.
ZBA APPEAL—14 CRESTVIEW TERRACE
Marc Erlichman, 14 Crestview Terrace,explained to the Board the reason they are asking for this fence variance,
details of which are contained in his letter to the Board of May 23,2005.
Bruce Entman,ZBA Chairman,reviewed the ZBA deliberations and the issues that were addressed regarding this
matter.
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Lengthy discussion took place,with Trustees asking questions of the petitioner. It was noted that the ZBA followed
the guidelines given to them and did exactly what was asked of them,and the Board emphasized the respect that
they have for the ZBA decisions.
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Trilling,to grant the appeal (overrule the ZBA decision)of the decision made by the
Zoning Board of Appeals to deny the request made by Marc and Rachel Erlichman, 14 Crestview Terrace,for
variance of Fence Code, Section 15.20.040,pertaining to Residential Districts,for the purpose of constructing a six
foot(6')fence beginning at the front line of the garage and extending to the southeast property line,then turning
southwest to the rear property line,then turning northwest along the rear property line,a distance of approximately
106',then turning northeast and returning to the house. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3—Trilling,Rubin,President Hartstein
NAYS: 2—Braiman,Berman
ABSTAIN: 1 - Kahn
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Trilling,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Pending Litigation and
Personnel. 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 8:38 P.M.until 9:55 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.
et M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS& DAY OF ( CC-/"YNR._-,-2005
Village President