2000-12-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11038
12/4/2000
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 DECEMBER 4,2000
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7: 40 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
�•/ Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman and
Johnson. Trustee Hendricks was absent.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Sahyouni,Assistant
Village Manager;William Brimm,Assistant Village Manager/Finance Director; Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance
Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Philip Versten,Administrative Assistant;Robert Pfeil,
Village Planner;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works:
Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the November 20,2000 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman, Glover,Berman, Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
j ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
1 Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Johnson,to approve the minutes of the November 27,2000 Committee of the Whole
Meeting.Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman, Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#923
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant#923. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#923 in the
amount of$1,367,183.40, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
BLOOD DRIVE
President Hartstein noted the Blood Drive to be held this coming Saturday at the Alcott Center, and urged all
residents who are able to donate blood.
BIKE PATH
President Hartstein noted that the contest to name the bike path has been completed and the winners will be
announced at the December 11,2000 meeting.
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STOP LIGHT INSTALLATION
President Hartstein reported that the stop light at the intersection at Thompson and Buffalo Grove Road should be
installed before the end of the year, and it is anticipated that the Weiland and Pauline stop light should be installed
by February,2001.
TRAFFIC WORKSHOP
Mr. Balling reported on the outcome of the workshop held by the Board last week,and noted that the Naperville
Local Traffic Control Warrants have been reviewed,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr. Boysen.
President Hartstein thanked Mr. Balling for getting back to the Board so quickly with the information.
After discussion by the Board, it was determined that the Naperville standards may be used as a tool until the results
in Buffalo Grove can be evaluated; it was suggested that results be looked at in a phased manner in order to see how
each action affects the situation before proceeding further; setting criteria for specific situations in Buffalo Grove is a
necessity;installation of stop signs will deferred until sufficient information is available to evaluation their
effectiveness.
President Hartstein will appoint a small citizens' advisory committee to work with staff on this particular issue, and
staff will let the community know that volunteers are being sought for this committee.
Several residents expressed their thoughts on the proposal,and also volunteered to serve on the advisory committee.
PUBLIC HEARING—TRUTH IN TAXATION ACT
President Hartstein called the Public Hearing to order at 8:24 P.M. Notice of this Public Hearing was published in
the Daily Herald on November 22, 2000.
Mr. Brimm made a presentation on the Cook County Truth in Taxation Act -Village of Buffalo Grove Calendar
2000 Tax Levy, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of November 13, 2000.
Mr. Brimm then answered questions from the Board.
President Hartstein asked if there were any other public bodies or members of the audience who wished to comment;
there were none.
President Hartstein adjourned the Public Hearing at 8:32 P.M.
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;there were no such requests. President Hartstein then read a
brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson to approve the
Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-55—Corporate Personal Property Tax
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2000-55,a resolution regarding Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax
Distribution.
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RESOLUTION NO.2000-56—Grant Agreement
Motion to approve Grant Agreement 01-124039,between the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Illinois Department
of Commerce and community Affairs for $50,000 for erosion control,
RESOLUTION NO.2000-57—Grant Agreement
Motion to approve Grant Agreement 01-124039,between the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Illinois Department
of Commerce and community Affairs for$25,000 for the assessment and purchase of 12 document
imangin devices and a file server.
RESOLUTION NO.2000-58—Grant Ageement
Motion to approve Resolution No, 2000-58 approving Grant Agreement 00-127184,between the Village of Bufflao
Grove and and Illinois Departnent of commerce and community Affairs for$50,000 for an enhanced wireless
communication network.
TOWN CENTER TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AREA ANNUAL REPORT
Motion to accept the Town Center Tax Center Increment Financing Area Annual Report.
BUFFALO GROVE TOWN CENTER ANNUAL ACCOUNTING
Motion to accept the Town Center Annual Accounting.
DRUNK AN DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH
Motion to accept the Proclamation for Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.
Upon roll cal,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2000-68—LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
Mr. Brimm briefly reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance#2000-68, an ordinance for the levy and collection of
taxes for the fiscal year commending on the 15t day of May,2000 and ending on the 30`h day of April,2001. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2000-69—TAXES
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2000-69, an ordinance adding Chapter 3.60 to the M
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#2000-70—PRAEDIUM
Marc Schwartz, representing the developer,explained the request of the developer.
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Marienthal,to pass Ordinance#2000-70, approving an amendment to the Planned
Unit Development for the Praedium Development commercial building,25-55 Buffalo Grove Road, in the B-5
District.
Trustee Berman stated that he does not have a problem with the proposal for 6 units rather than 4,but he will abstain
from voting to register his continued concern with this development.
AYES: 4—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 --Berman
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2000-59—COOK COUNTY TAX COLLECTION
Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2000-59,requesting the County of Cook not to collect
the Loss in Collection on Taxable Property in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Details of the proposed ordinance are
contained in Mr.Brimm's memo to Mr.Balling of August 29,2000. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5--Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2000-60—LAKE COUNTY TAX COLLECTION
Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2000-60,requesting the County of Lake not to collect
the Loss in Collection on taxable property in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman, Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2000-71—TOWN CENTER/CULVER'S
Moved by Berman, seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2000-71,approving the 17th Amendment to the Buffalo
Grove Town Center Planned Unit Development concerning Culver's Restaurant and the Belmont Village assisted
living facility.
Mr.Balling reviewed the revised excerpt of the 17th P.U.D.Amendment of December 4, 2000 reflecting some final
changes that were reviewed and agreed to by the Village staff and the petitioner with regard to the assisted living
facility and the timing.
Trustee Braiman wants staff to be sure to follow up to make sure that nothing"falls between the cracks".
Paul Shadle,Belmont Village,stated that they intend to move forward immediately.
Diane Garber,Cherbourg resident, stated her opposition to the proposal. Trustees responded to Ms. Garber's
comments.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
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AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman, Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
STORAGE MART FACILITY
Lawrence Freedman,representing the petitioner,reviewed the request for annexation with industrial zoning of
` Storage Mart to build a facility at the southeast corner of Prairie and Half Day Roads.
Cris Burnam,president of Storage Mart,explained the concept and background of Storage Mart, details of which are
contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Trustee Johnson believes the facility is too big;he believes this parcel should be more of a"bridge"between the
residential and the commercial;he believes some other use that is not as massive would be a better fit.
Trustee Berman stated that this proposal is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan;he is concerned with the
height,the massiveness, and the compatibility with the surrounding area.
Trustee Glover also believes the facility is too large and massive;the Village has a vision for that area to"go back to
the past",and this proposal is a far cry from what is envisioned for the area; she cannot see proceeding to the Plan
Commission with this plan.
Trustee Braiman agrees;he asked about the detention, as he does not believe there would be room for it on the
property.
Trustee Marienthal agrees;he cannot see proceeding and believes it is completely out of character with the
neighborhood.
Mr.Freedman stated that they will take the comments of the Board into consideration as they review their options.
FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET
Mr.Balling reviewed the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 budget for Central Garage,details of which are contained in the
Central Garage Operating Budget document dated October 30,2000.
Staff answered questions from the Board, and noted that this budget will be incorporated into the budget presentation
for the upcoming year.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mr. Brimm reviewed the Capital Improvement Program FY2001-02-2005/06,and highlighted some of the major
projects proposed.
Mr.Brimm noted that this is a planning document, and all projects, other than a few with minimal dollar value,will
be brought before the Board before proceeding.
Staff answered questions from the Board on various projects in the proposal.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Berman, seconded by Johnsonn,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Personnel and Purchase/Lease
of Real Estate.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 —Marienthal,Braiman, Glover,Berman, Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 10:11 P.M. The regular meeting resumed at 10:37 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 P.M.
J M. abian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF , 2000.
Village President