2005-08-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes` I
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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,AUGUST 15,2005
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
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;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the August 1,2005 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Trilling
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1034
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1034. Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#1034 in the amount
of$2,737,693.77,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.
COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
President Hartstein appointed Mara Sabath to the Commission for Residents with Disabilities.
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Trilling,to concur with President Hartstein's appointment. Upon voice vote,the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE DAYS
President Hartstein reminded everyone of the Buffalo Grove Days festivities to be held over Labor Day weekend,
and encouraged residents to take part in the Blood Drive that will be held as well. There will be a special edition of
the Village Newsletter devoted exclusively to Buffalo Grove Days.
Trustee Glover further expanded on all of the activities and entertainment that will take place over the holiday
weekend.Trustee Glover thanked the Buffalo Grove Days Committee for all of the hard work that they put into
making this weekend special for all residents.
President Hartstein noted that Joan and Ernie Kaarge, two long-time residents who have contributed so much to the
community,will be honored as Parade Marshals this year.
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POWER OUTAGES
President Hartstein presented an update on the recent series of power outages in several areas of the Village,noting
that he had spoken with Diane Emerson of ComEd. Mr.Balling further commented on the improvements that have
been made to the system.
Trustee Berman asked if staff had any contact with officials in other communities where widespread outages have
occurred. Mr.Balling and Mr.Brimm stated that they had not had any such contact. Trustee Berman asked that
staff monitor the situation and try to get information from other communities experiencing continual outages.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Trilling noted that the Village welcomes comments and concerns from all residents,and they strongly urge
individuals to sign those messages so that staff and Board members may follow up on all communications.
Trustee Rubin reported that the Buffalo Grove Fraternal Order of Police recently held their annual twilight golf
outing,which is an annual event where all the proceeds go to Illinois Special Olympics.
On behalf of the Buffalo Grove Police Department,Trustee Rubin presented some safety tips for drivers in light of
the fact that school will be starting next week.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of July,2005;he then answered questions
on this report.
FUTURE AGENDA
Mr.Balling noted that there will not be a meeting on September 5,2005 due to the Labor Day holiday,and the next
meeting of the Village Board will be held on September 12,2005.
PUBLIC HEARING—185 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
At 7:50 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 June 20,
2005,and July 18,2005 and President Hartstein stated that there is again a need to continue the Public Hearing.
Mrs.Neukirch explained the reason for the request to again continue this Public Hearing.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to continue the request for rezoning to the B-3 District for the property at
185 Milwaukee Avenue this Public Hearing until the September 12,2005 Village Board Meeting. Upon voice,the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
At 7:52 P.M.,President Hartstein continued this Public Hearing until September 12,2005.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Rita Weinstein noted that she has been living in Buffalo Grove for over 28 years and loves it here,but she asked if
there are any plans to create affordable senior housing in the Village. Mr.Balling reviewed the steps that are being
taken to incorporate senior housing in the Village,and suggested that Ms.Weinstein follow the newspapers and the
website for updates on this issue.
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. It was requested that Item XI.,F.be removed from the Consent Agenda for full discussion.
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Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE No.2005-51—Port Clinton Road
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2005-51,Renaming the portion of Port Clinton Road between Buffalo Grove
Road and Prairie Road to Buffalo Grove Road and Renaming the portion of Prairie Road between the intersection of
Port Clinton Road and Prairie Road north to the northernmost limit of the Village of Buffalo Grove to Buffalo Grove
Road.
ORDINANCE No.2005-52—Columbian Gardens
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2005-52,an Ordinance Vacating certain streets and parts of streets and certain
building setback lines and easement premises in Columbian Gardens Unit No.2.
ORDINANCE No.2005-53—Golfview Terrace Detension Basin
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2005-53,an Ordinance amending Ordinance 2004-91,concerning a License
Agreement.
ORDINANCE No.2005-54 Liquor Controls
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2005-54,and Ordinance amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor controls,Class D,White
Hen Pantry,Inc., 1153 Arlington Heights Rd.
ORDINANCE No.2005-55—Liquor Controls
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2005-54,an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor controls,Class A,Chevy
Chase Country Club.
909 ASBURY DRIVE—Plats of Easement&Fire Lane
Motion to approve the Plats of Easement for Watermain and Fire Lane—909 Asbury Drive.
RIVERWALK APARTMENTS—DIA&Plat of Subdivision
Motion to approve the Development Improvement Agreement&Final Plat of Subdivision for Riverwalk
Apartments.
POLICE PENSION FUND—Annual Report of Condition
Motion to approve the Police Pension Fund—Annual Report of Condition.
FIREFIGHTER'S PENSION FUND—Annual Report of Condition
Motion to approve the Firefighter's Pension Fund—Annual Report of Condition.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2005-56—BIDDING
Mr. Brimm gave a brief presentation summarizing the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared.
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There was discussion on whether the threshold on bidding for certain municipal public improvements should be set
at$15,000 or$20,000.
It was moved by Braiman and seconded by Berman,to approve Ordinance#2005-56,amending Chapter 2.08,
Village Manager,of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code(threshold on bidding for certain municipal
public improvements)in accordance with the memo presented to the Board,but amending the ordinance to show a
$15,000 cap. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2005-28—FIRE STATION 25
Mr.Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance,after which he answered questions from the Board.
Trustees clarified that this is using existing parking lot facilities,that nothing new is being built,that there will be no
more than 30 cars parked at any given time,and that there will be no customers visiting this facility.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#2005-28,approving a Permit Application for use of
the parking lot at Fire Station#25,505 Dundee Road,Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
KRONENBERGER PROPERTY
Chuck Saul,L.J.Sheridan&Company,introduced Mike Mazza,one of the property managers at their Libertyville
office,and reviewed the request of the petitioner,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr. Saul stated that they would prefer not to enter into an agreement
restricting uses.
Trustee Berman stated that he also acknowledges that this is a difficult site to develop,but he does not care for the
plan,although that is not necessarily a reason to deny referral,and he will support the referral with reservations.
Trustee Kahn asked if any thought was given to erecting some type of senior housing with a retail component. Mr.
Saul stated that they will explore that possibility. Trustee Braiman stated that he would be more likely to refer the
plan if it were changed to conform with this concept.
Trustee Glover stated that she is not willing to refer this without the parcel to the south.
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Berman,to refer the proposed commercial development at the southeast corner of
Prairie Road/IL Route 22(Kronenberger Property)to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 2—Braiman,Glover
Motion declared carried.
QUO WARRANTO
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to grant authority to file a Quo Warranto relating to disconnection of
property in accordance with the memorandum dated May 15,2005.
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Mr.Raysa reviewed the proposal to authorize the Village Attorney to file a Quo Warranto in court relating to the
disconnection of property from Lincolnshire,pursuant to Section 3,Disconnection,of the Boundary and Planning
Agreement between the Village of Lincolnshire and Village of Buffalo Grove which was approved by Ordinance
#2005-30 on May 15,2005. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WRIGHT BENEFIT STRATEGIES,INC.
Mr.Brimm made a presentation regarding the recommendation to extend health,dental and life insurance consulting
services with Wright Benefit Strategies,Inc.
Mr.Brimm and Mr.Balling answered questions from the Board.
Trustee Braiman stated that he has a problem with the contract itself;he also has a concern with the concept of the
consulting agreement
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to extend health,dental and life insurance consulting services with Wright
Benefit Strategies,Inc.as presented.
Trustee Berman asked that the agreement be subject to further review by legal counsel to ensure that the terms and
obligations of the scope of work meet with his approval. Both Trustees Trilling and Kahn accepted this as an
amendment to the motion.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 5—Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 1 —Braiman
Motion declared carried.
SHELL/McDONALD'S
Trustee Glover explained why she requested that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda;she does not have
a problem with the sign code variation overall,but she believes they are making a giant billboard out of the facility.
John Ambrose,representing Shell Oil,reviewed the background that has been gone through with staff. Mr.
Ambrose stated that there was a concern with the color on the car wash building because it was felt that there were
too many colors,so Shell eliminated the color on the car wash building
In answer to a question from Trustee Glover,Mr.Ambrose stated that the color will remain as is if the Board does
not approve the change.
Mrs.Neukirch stated that Shell would have to go to the Appearance Review Team before they could paint the
building or do anything other than change the signs.
Mr.Ambrose stated that he cannot think of a community where they have not updated the signs and the colors of a
facility.
Trustee Rubin stated that the ZBA spent a great deal of time and made many compromises,and that the residents did
not have any objections once the roof was taken off the table.
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Kahn,pass Ordinance#2005-57,granting variations to the Sign Code,Section
14.20.030 pertaining to Business Districts,Section 14.20.070 pertaining to Ground Signs,Section 14.20.080
pertaining to Wall Signs,and Section 14.20.025 pertaining to Changeable Copy Signs for Shell/McDonald's, 1200
N.Arlington Heights Road.
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Mr.Ambrose clarified the changes to be made to the signs.
Mrs.Neukirch stated that the ZBA minutes reflect that the car wash building will be painted white.
Mr.Ambrose stated that he believes the integrity of the design will be held with the proposal.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to defer action on this proposal until there is more definitive information
concerning the color scheme. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion to defer:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to move to Executive Meeting to approve Executive Meeting minutes.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 9:27 P.M.until 9:42 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 9:43 P.M.
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tenet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
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