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1998-05-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10198 5/4/98 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 4. 1998 CALL TO ORDER President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:44 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. Lei ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President Mathias;Trustees Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks and Glover. Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Lee Szymborski,Assistant Village Manager;William Brimm,Finance Director;Phil Versten,Administrative Assistant;Robert Giddens, Director of Management Information Systems;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner; Fire Chief Allenspach;Deputy Fire Chief Sashko;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS President Mathias introduced Jeffrey Siegal and Kelly Spotak,coaches of the 1998 Buffalo Grove High School, Junior Varsity Cheerleading National Champions,and the 1998 Buffalo Grove High School Varsity Cheerleading National Champion Squad. The coaches introduced the individual members of both squads,and videos were shown of the award winning performances. President Mathias read commendations to be presented to each member of the squads,and thanked them for their hard work and dedication and for the recognition they have brought to the community; they were congratulated by the audience and he Board. Mr. Siegal thanked the parents,Buffalo Grove High School,District 214,the community,and the Village of Buffalo Grove for all the support that has been given to these cheerleading squads. SENIOR MEDAL OF HONOR AWARD-FATHER DONALD DUFFY President Mathias presented the Cook County Sheriff Michael Sheehan Senior Medal of Honor Award for Outstanding Volunteerism to Father Donald Duffy from St.Mary's Parish,also recognizing recipient Ron Ericksen for his receipt of the Senior Medal of Honor Award. Father Duffy stated that he considered this award an honor,and he is proud to have served for the past 29 years in a community such as Buffalo Grove;he thanked everyone for their support. Trustee Marienthal pointed out that Father Duffy has now been a priest for 55 years,and Father Duffy was congratulated by the audience and the Board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the April 6, 1998 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the April 20, 1998 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 10199 5/4/98 AYES: 5 -Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None ABSTAIN: 1 -Marienthal Motion declared carried. Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to approve the minutes of the April 27, 1998 Committee of the Whole Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. WARRANT#861 Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#861. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Hendricks,to approve Warrant#861 in the amount of$1,047,055.22,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. PROCLAMATION-MUNICIPAL CLERKS'WEEK President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 3-9, 1998 as Municipal Clerks' Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove in appreciation to all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and dedication to the communities they represent. PROCLAMATION-PUBLIC WORKS WEEK President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 17-23, 1998 as National Public Works Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove,calling upon all citizens to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works services and to recognize the contributions which public works personnel make every day to insure our health,safety,comfort and quality of life. COMMISSION LIAISONS President Mathias noted the Commission Liaison assignments for the upcoming year,as outlined in Mr.Balling's memo to the Board of April 29, 1998. Also in that memo are the Trustee liaisons to the Code Review Sub- Committee. SHOPPING CENTER PARKING Trustee Rubin stated that he would like to get some follow up in writing regarding shopping center parking;perhaps this could be done during the Code review process. YOUTH CENTER/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Trustee Rubin noted that the Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce will not be pursuing the use of the Youth Center for their office;they will be going off site. Trustee Rubin would like to see a policy statement for use of the Youth Center,with priority being given to youth groups. UNDERAGE SMOKING Eileen Mann,representing the Stevenson High School committee of Together We Can, reviewed who the committee is and what they do. Ms.Mann stated that their current endeavor is one that specifically focuses on possession of tobacco products by children under 18 years of age;she stated that they are targeting restaurants where children are being allowed to smoke. Community awareness newsletters,educational pieces for schools,and packets for 10200 5/4/98 restaurant owners are in the process of being prepared. Also,a community covenant that caring restaurant owners will endorse that states that there will be no willful sale of tobacco products of any kind to minors,they will not willingly allow minors to smoke in the restaurant,they will not willingly allow loitering in front of the restaurant establishments,and they will authorize Village officers to conduct arrests and/or fines,and will never knowingly allow adults to purchase tobacco products for minors. President Mathias thanked Ms.Mann and all those on the committee for their efforts in eliminating underage smoking. ARMSTRONGBUFFALO GROVE Trustee Glover stated that the vacant lot along Weiland Road between Lake Cook Road and Armstrong Drive has become overrun with trash;on a recent Saturday morning,there was a Scout troop from St.Peter's Church in Arlington Heights cleaning up the lot,and it looks wonderful now. Trustee Glover stopped to thank one of the leaders,and let him know how much it is appreciated;she would like to challenge the businesses on the south side of Lake Cook Road not to let this happen to that lot again,and would like them to send their employees over to that lot to be sure it is kept clean. Trustee Glover stated that she wanted to publicly thank the group from St.Peter's Church in Arlington Heights for cleaning up an eyesore for Buffalo Grove. RECALL ORDINANCE Trustee Reid stated that there is another issue that he would like to get some information on,i.e.a recall ordinance; he would like to have staff fmd out what recall ordinances are used in other communities,and what criteria are used in setting up these recall ordinances. LIBRARY KIOSK Mr.Versten reviewed the Indian Trails Library Kiosk proposal,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of April 30, 1998;he confirmed to Trustee Braiman that residents in the Vernon Area Library District would also be able to use the kiosk. Moved by Reid,seconded by Rubin,to direct staff to further investigate this possibility,and.when they have concrete numbers and the specifics and a report on the cooperation of the three parties,to bring it back to the Board as a firm commitment. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. COMMONWEALTH EDISON Mr.Balling noted that Commonwealth Edison has completed the wire removal program in the front part of Village Hall,which was part of the franchise opportunity. OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none. CONSENT AGENDA President Mathias 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 Mathias then read a brief synopsis of each item on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover to approve the Consent Agenda. 10201 5/4/98 ORDINANCE#98-30-Emergency Access Lanes Motion to approve Ordinance#98-30,Providing for emergency access lanes at the Wheat lands Apartment Complex. RESOLUTION#98-23-Recreational Lease Motion to approve Resolution#98-23,Approval of a Recreational Lease with Commonwealth Edison company providing for the extension of the Buffalo Grove by-pass system. PROCLAMATION-National Elder Month Motion to approve the Proclamation setting aside the month of May 1998 as National Elder Law Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove. KINGSWOOD METHODIST CHURCH-Certificate of Acceptance and Approval Motion to approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval-Kingswood Methodist Church. METRA PARKING LOT Motion to approve a real estate sales contract for the purchase of 8100 square feet for the Metra parking lot expansion detention area at a negotiated price of$13,500. LANDIS&STAEFA-Ground signs Motion to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation:Landis&Staefa Ground Signs at 920 Deerfield Parkway and 950 Deerfield Parkway. CHASE PLAZA-Ground sign Motion to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation Chase Plaza,Arlington Heights Road-revised ground sign. BUFFALO GROVE GOLD COURSE-Ground sign Motion to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation:Buffalo Grove Golf Course-ground sign face change at the northwest corner of Lake-Cook Road and RAUPP Boulevard. MST ANALYTICS-Ground Sign Motion to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation: MST Analytics(Formerly Airborne Express),975 Deerfield Parkway-ground sign face change. OLDE DISCOUNT STOCKBROKERS-Wall sign Motion to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation: Olde Discount Stockbrokers,56 West Dundee Road -wall sign. ADVANCED CHECK PRINTING-Ground sign Motion to accept the Appearance Commisison recommendation:Advanced Check Printing,851 Asbury Drive- revised ground sign colors. 10202 5/4/98 Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#98-31-APPROPRIATIONS Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to approve Ordinance#98-31,establishing authorizing appropriations for the Village of Buffalo Grove for the period of May 1, 1998-April 30, 1999;details of the proposed ordinance are contained in Mr.Brimm's memo to Mr.Balling of March 17, 1998. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6- Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#98-32-DRIVE-THROUGH PHARMACIES Theresa Pelletier,representing American Stores Properties,Inc./Osco Drug,made a brief presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of April 30, 1998. Moved by Reid,seconded by Rubin,to pass Ordinance#98-32,approving a zoning text amendment in the B District to allow drive-through facilities for pharmacies. The owner of the center stated that they are looking to re-locate Blockbuster within the center,and Walgreen's has a lease until 1999. Mark O'Rourke, 1 Strathmore Court,asked that the Board defer action on this proposal until the Chairman of American Stores has a chance to visit this site,and until Board members have had a chance to physically visit the site;he does not believe this is a good idea for the Village;it will reverse the traffic pattern in the parking lot;he stated that Ms.Pelletier proposes to operate the drive-through on a 24-hour basis. Ms.Pelletier confirmed that she understands that a 24-hour operation is prohibited on this site,and that there are to be no signs on the residential side of the building. Plan Commissioner Ottenheimer reviewed the deliberations of the Plan Commission. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#98-33-OSCO DRUGS/STRATHMORE SHOPPING CENTER Moved by Reid,seconded by Rubin,to pass Ordinance#98-33,approving a preliminary plan and special use in the B-3 District-Osco Drugs, Strathmore Shopping Center. Mr.O'Rourke again voiced his objections to this proposal Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. i i i �i 10203 5/4/98 MICROSOFT UPGRADES Trustee Marienthal briefly reviewed this proposal,details of which are contained in Mr. Giddens' memo to Mr. Balling of April 29, 1998. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Reid,to award bid for Microsoft upgrades to Village personal computers for an amount not to exceed$29,688.00. Mr.Giddens explained the reason for this upgrade,and also why the lowest actual bidder did not meet specifications. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING TOWER Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Reid,to award bid for the Buffalo Grove Fire Department Training Tower, details of which are contained in Chief Allenspach's memo to Mr.Balling of April 22, 1998. Upon roll call, Trustees voted a follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TRANSMISSION TOWER A representative of the Cotey family made a presentation to the Board on behalf of the request of the Cotey family, details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of April 30, 1998. Deputy Fire Chief Sashko reviewed the Fire Department view on this proposal. Lengthy discussion took place,with the Board asking questions,and with all Board members opposed to the 300' height of this tower. Also Board members asked for an opinion from the FAA,and they want to have the location of a similar 300'tower for comparison. President Mathias polled the Board:"YES"indicates consideration of this site for the use of a cellular tower;"NO" indicates opposition: YES: Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NO: None Further information will be presented to the Board before this issue is reviewed again. EXECUTIVE MEETING Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to adjourn to Executive Meeting to discuss Litigation and Collective Bargaining. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. The Board adjourned to Executive Meeting from 9:30-10:10 P.M. 10204 5/4/98 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. 1 � l J )ler; Sirabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS 27 AY OF , 1998 'nage President