2000-05-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10948
5/1/2000
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,MAY 1,2000
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:36 P.M. VFW Post 7879 presented the Colors and led in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Lood ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present:President Hartstein;Trustees Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover and
Berman. Trustee Reid was absent.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant
Village Manager/Finance Director; Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance Director;Phil Versten,Administrative
Assistant;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Police Chief McCann; and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to approve the minutes of the April 17,2000 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#909
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#909. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#909 in the amount
of$921,012.16,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION—LOYALTY DAY
President Hartstein read a Proclamation declaring May 1,2000 as Loyalty Day in the Village of Buffalo Grove,
calling upon all citizens and civic organizations to support our veterans and reaffirm their love of flag and country by
displaying proudly the flag of the United Stated of America on Loyalty Day.
EAGLE SCOUT AWARD
Sergeant Scott Kristiansen introduced Eagle Scout Ken Paczosa,who provided an overview of his Boy Scouts of
America Eagle Scout project that consisted of the creation of over 70 floatation rescue devices. Ken presented 21 of
the devices to the Buffalo Grove Police Department to be deployed in police squad cars.
A Commendation recognizing Ken's achievement was read,and he was congratulated by the audience and the
Board.
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PROCLAMATION—BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH
President Hartstein read from a proclamation declaring May,2000 as Bicycle Safety Month in Buffalo Grove,and
encouraged everyone to enjoy a bike ride this month on the Village's bike path system.
Mr.Balling reviewed the activities planned this month in recognition of Bicycle Safety Month
PROCLAMATION—LAW DAY
President Hartstein read a proclamation declaring May 1,2000 as Law Day in the Village of Buffalo Grove,urging
citizens,schools,businesses and media of Buffalo Grove to use this occasion to celebrate the role of law in
protecting the freedom we enjoy.
BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS
President Hartstein congratulated the members of the Buffalo Grove High School Cheerleaders on their
accomplishment in winning national championships in both Co-Ed Varsity and Small Varsity categories at both the
Americheer Open National Cheerleading and Dance Team Championship and the US Spirit competitions.
State Representative Mathias read a proclamation from the Illinois House of Representatives also recognizing the
National Champion Cheerleaders.
Each of the coaches and team members were presented with commendations and official Buffalo Grove pins. On
behalf of the team,Coach Jeff Siegal presented the Village with a special box of Hometown Stars cereal,recognizing
the cheerleaders as well as the State Champion Girls'Basketball team.
COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS
President Hartstein made the following Commission re-appointments:
The following re-appointments are recommended for a term from 5/1/00 to 5/1/03:
Board of Health
Dr.Mark Heiss-Chairman
Ms.Mary Jo Jasinski
Ms. Joan Kuffel
Mr.Danny Pomorantz
Mr.Gary Stone
Mr.Byron Wigodner
Community Blood Donor Commission:
Mr. Gary Novak-Chairman
Mr.Tom Bozak
Ms.Paige Donnelly
Ms.Arlete Johnson
Ms. Susan Kenski-Sroka
Mr.Doug Pitchford
Mr.John Welker
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Commission on Residents with Disabilities:
Mr.Rick Kahen,Chairman
Ms.Marla Chorney
Ms. Susan Gottlieb
Ms. Sarah Holcombe
Ms.Deborah Holm
Ms.Beverly Sussman
Ms.Debra Verson
l Mr.Mark Weiner
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Electrical Commission:
Mr. Greg Buss,Jr.
Mr.Harold Kabb
Mr.Wayne Kowalski
Mr.John Mackey
ESDA:
Mr.Paul Soucy,Chairman
Mr. Steven Handler
Mr.David Morton
Mr.Paul Zucker
Fire&Police Commission:
Mr.Clarke Walser,Chairman
Mr.Robert Anderson
Mr. Gregory Jackson
Mr.Bruce Kahn
Mr.Ernie Karge
Plan Commission:
Mr. Lester Ottenheimer,Chairman
Ms.Lisa Dunn
Mr.Bill Feldgreber
Mr.Charles Johnson
Mr. Steve Panitch
Mr.Michael Samuels,Vice Chairman
Dr.Eric Smith
Mr. Steven Trilliing,Secretary
Mr. Stephen Goldspiel,Commissioner Emeritus
Police Pension Board:
Mr.Robert Greenberg,Chairman
Mr.Jeffrey Feld
The following re-appointments are recommended for a term from 5/1/00 to 5/1/01:
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Mr.Bruce Entman,Chairman
Mr. Steven Sandler,Vice-Chairman
Mr.Herman Hefler
Mr.Jeffrey Horwitz
Ms. Sara Krakauer
Mr. Scott Lesser
Mr.Howard Teplinsky
Mr.Louis Windecker
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Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to concur with President Hartstein's Commission re-appointments. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Reid-+
Motion declared carried.
President Hartstein then reviewed the Trustee Liaisons to the Commissions,which are as follows:
PLAN COMMISSION: Trustee Berman/Trustee Hendricks
ZBA: Trustee Glover/Trustee Braiman
DISABILITIES COMMISSION: Trustee Marienthal/Trustee Hendricks
BOARD OF HEALTH: Trustee Reid/Trustee Braiman
YOUTH COMMISSION: Trustee Marienthal/Trustee Glover
ARTS COMMISSION: Trustee Braiman/Trustee Berman
CIVIC COMMISSION: Trustee Glover/Trustee Reid
BLOOD DONOR COMMISSION: Trustee Marienthal/Trustee Reid
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Trustee Marienthal
CABLE CONSORTIUM: Trustee Reid
LIBRARY DISTRICTS: Trustee Braiman
PARK DISTRICT: Trustee Hendricks
TRANSPORTATION: Trustee Berman
SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Trustee Berman
RESOLUTION#2000-27—RELAY FOR LIFE
President Hartstein read the proposed resolution,encouraging the members of the community to lend their utmost
support to the Relay for Life to be held on May 6-7,2000 supporting the fund raising event to benefit cancer
research.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks,to pass Resolution#2000-27. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
CUB FOODS
President Hartstein welcomed Bob Himango,Regional Manager,and Bill Seegert, Store Manager of Cub Foods to
the Village of Buffalo Grove. They presented checks for$1,000 each to Trustee Berman for the Relay for Life,and
to the Buffalo Grove Days Committee.
LAKE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
�../ Trustee Berman reported on Lake County Transportation issues,and asked residents to voice support for Route 53,
as completion of this road is vitally important to Buffalo Grove.
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
Trustee Berman reported on the Public Hearing held by the Federal Railroad Administration concerning the
proposed rule on mandatory train whistles.
ARBORETUM GOLF COURSE FACILITIES
Mr.Brimm presented a status report on the Arboretum facilities,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.
Balling of April 19,2000.
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Trustee Braiman asked for information on what the cost would be just for the golf facility,without any banquet
facilities;he would like to see this funded through user fees.
Trustee Marienthal commented on the cart storage facility;he also would like to see windows across the entire
facility.
Trustee Berman echoed Trustee Braiman's comments on the financing;he believes there is a great deal of
opportunity for the architects to show their skill in the next drawing of the plan;he believes that the banquet facility
should be sized to operate as an amenity to the community;he would also like to see what the cost would be just for
a facility needed for golf operations.
Trustee Glover agrees with the comments on financing;she supports a club house and banquet facility for the
Arboretum; she believes we have a premier golf course yet cannot get many outings because there is not a premier
banquet facility.
Trustee Hendricks stated that,without the banquet facility,there is no sense in proceeding,as we will continue to
lose golf outings to courses that do have banquet facilities.
JOINT POWER PURCHASING
Mr.Balling presented a status report on the joint purchasing of power,outlining some of the options available.
PUBLIC HEARING—APPROPRIATIONS
President Hartstein called the Public Hearing to order at 8:57 P.M.
Mr.Balling made a brief presentation regarding the ordinance establishing authorization for appropriations for the
Village of Buffalo Grove for the period May 1,2000 through April 30,2001;he also answered questions from the
Board.
President Hartstein asked if there were any other public bodies,members of the audience,or members of the Board
who wished to comment;there were no such requests.
At 9:01 P.M.,President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing until later on in the agenda.
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 Marienthal,seconded by Glover to approve
the Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION NO.2000-28—Internet Tax Moratorium
Motion to approve Resolution No.2000-28,A Resolution Urging Delay of Congressional Action on Internet Tax
Moratorium.
RESOLUTION NO.2000-29—Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Lake County
Motion to approve Resolution No.2000-29 Authorizing Buffalo Grove's Participation in theMetropolitan
Enforcement Group of Lake County(MEGLC is an intergovernmental Agreement)
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WHITE PINE BIKE PATH PROPERTY DEEDS
Motion to accept the White Pine Path property deeds for Foss,Holtzendorf,and Demeas properties.
1891 PRAIRIE ROAD-Sale of Property
Motion to approve a 30-day extension to May 21,2000 to the due diligence period regarding the sale of 1801 Prairie
` J Road to Matrix Development.
FISHER CONTAINER—Plat of Easement
Motion to approve the Plat of Easement for Fisher Container.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Reid,Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2000-20-APPROPRIATIONS
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2000-20,establishing authorizing appropriations for the
Village of Buffalo Grove for the Period May 1,2000 through April 30,2001. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4—
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Reid,Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2000-21—TITLE 17
Mr.Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance, after which is was moved by Berman and seconded by Hendricks to
pass Ordinance#2000-21,granting a variance to Title 17, Section 17.44.020.E.6 pertaining to Town Center Signs,
for the purpose of installing Cub Food and Pharmacy signs on the south(front)elevation at 350 McHenry Road.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2000-22—ZWEIG'S RESTAURANT
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to pass Ordinance#2000-22,amending Chapter 5.20.072.E of the
Village Municipal Code revoking the Class E liquor license previously issued to Zweig's Restaurant,Inc. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
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LITTLE HAVANA CIGAR CO.,INC.
Mr.Raysa requested that this item be deferred so that he can further review the proposed ordinance to obtain more
detail with regard to the tasting area.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to defer consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 5.20.072.B of
the Village Municipal Code reserving a Class B liquor license for Little Havana Cigar Co.,Inc.pending further
review by the Village Attorney.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2000-23—CUB FOODS
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2000-23,amending Chapter 5.20.072.0 of the Village
Municipal Code reserving a Class C liquor license for SuperValu Holdings,Inc. d/b/a Cub Foods. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2000-24—NORTH GARDEN,INC.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to pass Ordinance#2000-24,an ordinance amending Chapter 5.20.072.B
of the Village Municipal Code reserving a Class B liquor license for North Garden,Inc. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2000-25—CRYSTAL PALACE
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Hendricks,to pass Ordinance#2000-25,amending Chapter 5.20.072.A of the
Village Municipal Code reserving a Class A liquor license for Crystal Palace. Mr.Balling answered questions from
the Board regarding this issue. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Reid
Motion declared carried.
�•/ RESOLUTION#2000-30—PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to pass Resolution#2000-30,transferring the Village of Buffalo Grove's
2000 Private Activity Bond Allocation to Lake County,Illinois. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
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PROCLAMATION—MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK
President Hartstein read from a proclamation declaring the week of April 30-May 6,2000 as Municipal Clerk's
Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove,and recognized and thanked Janet Sirabian for her dedication to the Village.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to approve the Municipal Clerks'Week Proclamation. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Reid
Motion declared carried.
2000 SIDEWALK PROJECT
Moved by Glover, seconded by Berman, to award bid for the Year 2000 Village of Buffalo Grove Sidewalk Project
to low bidder M&C Scavelli,Inc. in the amount of$149,863.00. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
COTEY COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
Bob Kenney,representing the Cotey family,made a presentation to the Board reviewing the request of the petitioner,
after which he answered questions from the Board.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to refer the proposed communications tower,the Cotey property,
Milwaukee Avenue and Estonian Lane,Preliminary Plan, Special Use and amendment of the annexation agreement
in the B-4 District,to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Reid
Motion declared carried.
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to approve an Indemnity Agreement between the Village of Buffalo Grove
and the Buffalo Grove Park District,regarding funds from the two Grants Agreements in the amount of$120,000
that will be used to renovate and purchase equipment for the existing senior citizen center. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
CVS/PHARMACY AND NATIONAL CITY BANK
John Wojtila,representing the developer,made a presentation to the Board detailing the request of the developer.
Trustees expressed concern with the traffic patterns,and also the need for a pharmacy at this location in light of the
many pharmacies that are being constructed in the surrounding area..
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EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Personnel. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Reid
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 9:45 P.M.until 10:29 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Braiman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:29 P.M.
anet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS ) DAY OF ,2000.
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Village President