2004-02-23 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 11463
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS ON MONDAY,FEBRUARY 23,2004
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,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,
and Trilling.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant
Village Manager/Finance Director;Ghida Neukirch,Assistant Village Manager; Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance
Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Robert Pfeil,Village
Planner;Greg Summers,Assistant Village Planner;Sergeant Scott Kristiansen and Joseph Tenerelli,Village
Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the February 2,2004 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#999
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#999. Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#999 in the amount
of$2,192,113.29,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
LIMELIGHT CAFÉ
President Hartstein congratulated the Youth Commission for the tremendous success of the Limelight Café event
held at eSkape this past weekend.
STEVENSON GYMNASTICS
President Hartstein congratulated the Stevenson High School Gymnastics Team on winning the State Championship
for the fourth consecutive year,and noted that the team will be recognized at a Board Meeting in the near future.
TRAIN WHISTLES
President Hartstein reported on a recent meeting with Congressman Kirk,area mayors,and representatives from the
Federal Railway Administration regarding the train whistle blowing rules.
Mr.Brimm also reported on a recent meeting held at the Arboretum with representatives of the FRA and the
Northwest Municipal Conference.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Trustee Berman read a statement regarding economic development, and suggested exploring the possibility of
placing additional restrictions on the use of prime retail frontage by non-sales tax producing entities,particularly
banks and fmancial institutions.
Board members agreed in general with Trustee Berman's statement,however,they expressed the opinion that the
two banks currently going through the review process should be exempt from the proposed moratorium.
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Kahn,to direct staff to prepare a proposed moratorium for the short term and
simultaneously refer the matter to the Plan Commission for long-term study and recommendations.
Trustee Johnson amended the motion to affect new applications,excluding the two bank applications currently in
process;Trustee Kahn seconded the amendment.
Mr.Raysa reviewed criteria for a moratorium.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
MARCH 16,2004 PRIMARY ELECTION
The Village Clerk reminded everyone to vote in the March 16,2004 Primary Election;she also noted that in-person
absentee voting is available at Village Hall daily through March 15,2004,and on Saturday,March 13,2004.
Applications for absentee ballots are also available at Village Hall.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of January,2004;there were no questions
on the report.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mrs.Neukirch presented a report on the workings of the Traffic Review Committee during the past year,details of
which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared.
Trustee Berman stated that staff should be commended for the hard work that they do in managing traffic issues
brought before them.
Sergeant Scott Kristiansen compiled the Annual Analysis of Crash/Hazard/Enforcement—2003 as noted in his
memo to Chief Balinski of January 21,2004.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Burt Citron,225 Lake Boulevard,referred to the recent fire in that building. Mr. Citron said that the fire occurred
in the early morning hours,and that many of the residents of the building are elderly. The Buffalo Grove Police and
Fire Departments did a remarkable job in making sure that all residents were safe. Mr.Citron thanked the Village
Board for making sure that our public service departments have the latest equipment and the caliber of personnel to
deliver such exceptional service to residents. Mr.Citron and his neighbors believe that Buffalo Grove is#1 in the
state in fire and police protection.
Ben Mastandrea, 5 Francis Court,spoke on behalf of Kathryn Reblin,6 Frances Court,with regard to an accident
that she had after a water main break on her street left the pavement in a dangerous state,causing a great deal of
damage to her car. Mrs.Reblin believes that the Village should reimburse her for the damage to her car.
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Mr.Balling briefly responded to Mrs.Reblin's situation,and noted that the circumstances will be evaluated and a
report will be distributed to the Board and Mrs.Reblin.
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; it was requested that Item XI.,C.be removed from the Consent
Agenda.The Village Clerk read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
While requesting that Item XI.,C.,be removed from the Consent Agenda,Trustee Johnson wanted to make it clear
�./ that he does represent Mr.Obenauf in another matter,however,he does not believe that will influence his vote on
any other issue involving Mr.Obenauf.
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE No.2004-25—Sign Code variance
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2004-25,granting a variance of the Sign Code,Section 14.20.010 pertaining to
Residential Districts,for the purpose of installing tow religious smbal wall signs on the north elevation of the
building located at 401 W.Dundee Road.
ORDINANCE NO.2004-26—Chapter 3.06
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2004-26,amending Chapter 3.06 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code.
RESOLUTION NO.2004-4—Private Activity Bond
Motion to approve Resolution No.2004-4,A Resolution transferring$3,464,560.00 Private Activity Bond
Allocation to the Private Bond Clearinghouse Pool,hosted by the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Upon Roll Call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2004-27—WEBER GRILL
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to pass Ordinance#2004-27,approving an Economic Incentive
Agreement by and between the Village of Buffalo Grove and LSG Food Services,Inc.d/b/a Weber Grill Restaurant,
pursuant to the executed draft distributed to the Board.
Trustee Johnson noted that the Weber Grill was not previously in the Village,thereby generating absolutely no
revenue at all to Buffalo Grove. With this agreement,although a small percentage is returned as an incentive to the
Weber Grill,the Village is far ahead financially than they would be if the annexation had not taken place.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#2004-28—WEBER GRILL/LIQUOR LICENSE
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2004-28,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,
Class A,LSG Food Services,Inc.d/b/a Weber Grill Restaurant.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
`./ ORDINANCE#2004-29—BG MONGOLIAN PALACE/LIQUOR LICENSE
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance#2004-29,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,
BG Mongolian Palace,Inc., 154 McHenry Road. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2004-5—2004 CONTRACTUAL STREET MAINTENANCE
Mr.Brimm reviewed this proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr.Kuenkler.
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2004-5,approving an Agreement for Construction
Engineering Services for the 2004 Villagewide Contractual Street Maintenance Project in an amount not to exceed
$195,900.00,and to waive bids. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
2004 CONTRACTUAL STREET MAINTENANCE
Mr.Brimm reviewed this proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item
Overview prepared by Mr.Kuenkler.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to award bid for the 2004 Villagewide Contractual Street Maintenance
Program Contract to Arrow Road Construction Company in the amount of$1,702,392.10. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
JOY OF THE GAME
Mr.Balling introduced this proposal.
Craig Katz and David Mandel made a presentation to the Board,details of which are contained in the Village Board
Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to refer the proposed Joy of the Game Baseball&Softball Academy,
1455 Busch Parkway,special use for a recreational facility in the Industrial District,to the Plan Commission for
reviw. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
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AYES: 6-Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
FIREWORKS AGREEMENT
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Johnson,to approve an agreement with Melrose Pyrotechnics to provide the Village
of Buffalo Grove fireworks displays for Independence Day and Labor Day for years 2004,2005,2006,as detailed in
the Specifications and Proposal Request,subject to the approval of the Village Attorney. Details of the proposal are
contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mrs.Neukirch.
In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,the proprietor agreed that the displays will be equal to or exceed the
quality in recent displays.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6-Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Probable or Imminent Litigation
and Land Acquisition. 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 8:44-9:39 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 P.M.
_ `n J nc M. Sirabian,Village Clerki'°
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APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF (Z/1 C/i- ,2004
illage President