1998-07-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10218
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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.JULY 6. 1998
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias 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 Mathias;Trustees Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks and
Glover.
Trustee Rubin was absent.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Lee Szymborski,Assistant
Village Manager;William Brimm,Finance Director;Ed Schar,Director of Building&Zoning;Robert Pfeil,Village
Planner;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Police Chief McCann;Police Sgt.Husak;Deputy Fire Chief
Sashko;and Deputy Fire Chief Hansen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the June 15, 1998 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Glover
ABSENT: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#865
Mr.Brimm read Warrant#865. Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve Warrant#865 in the amount of
$1,624,039.96,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
COMMENDATION-SUSAN JUNGHEIM
President Mathias read a Commendation commending Susan Jungheim for service to the Buffalo Grove Commission
for Residents with Disabilities from June of 1992 through May of 1998.
RESOLUTION#98-26-ROUTE 53
President Mathias noted that Metra will hold a public forum in the Buffalo Grove Council Chambers on Wednesday,
July 8, 1998 to select a preferred alternative for the north central transportation corridor. There will also be a
meeting of the MIS Advisory Committee for the north central corridor scheduled in the Buffalo Grove Council
Chambers on Friday,July 10, 1998 from 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Trustee Reid stated that he believes it is important for the Village to go on record as being in support of the study
that is currently being conducted by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Highway Authority,
especially since there has been a great deal of press about the 4,000 people that were protesting the extension of
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Route 53,and he would like to see this resolution passed in support of the study and in support of the extension of
Route 53 as an alternative,with specific instructions that a copy of the resolution be sent to State Senator William
Peterson and State Representative Lauren Beth Gash so that they will understand that ten times as many people are in
favor of the Route 53 extension as are opposed to same.
President Mathias then read the proposed resolution.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#98-26,reaffirming the need for Route 53 to be extended.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
FARMERS'MARKET
Trustee Reid reported on the first Farmers' Market event which was held in the Public Works this past Friday
evening;he stated that it was well received and very successful;he encouraged everyone to take advantage of this
opportunity.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
Mr.Balling reported on the proposal to approve a Professional Service Agreement for the Management Organization
and Village Volunteer Service Assessments,details of which are contained in Mr. Szymborski's memo to him of
July 1, 1998;he reviewed the reasons that the lowest bidder was not chosen.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to approve a Professional Service Agreement with the Par Group concerning
the management organization and Village Volunteer Service Study,for a cost not to exceed$19,460. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
PALWAUKEE AREA FIRE DISTRICT
Mr.Balling reported on the Palwaukee Area Fire District contract,details of which are contained in his memo to the
Board of June 11, 1998,noting that the Palwaukee Area Fire District does not wish to renew this contract.
PUBLIC HEARING-NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ANTENNA
President Mathias re-opened the Public Hearing at 7:58 P.M.;this Public Hearing was continued from the June 1,
1998 meeting. Because of certain changes in this proposal,Notice of Public Hearing was re-published in the Daily
Herald on June 20, 1998;President Mathias then read from this Notice of Public Hearing.
Mr.Balling introduced this proposal. Deputy Fire Chief Sashko made a brief presentation on the proposal,details of
which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of July 2, 1998;he introduced Ed Voyda from
Hundriesser/Gutowsky,Doug Edmonds,Director of Northwest Central Dispatch,and John Turner,Northwest
Community Hospital.
President Mathias asked if there were any other agencies or members of the public who wished to testify;there were
no such requests.
In answer to a question from Trustee Hendricks,Deputy Chief Sashko reviewed the reasons for the requested height
of the tower;he also reviewed the changes in the plan shown tonight as opposed to the original proposal.
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Mr.Raysa confirmed to Trustee Braiman that he believes notice was correctly published,even with the 3'wands
which will be attached to the tower. Trustee Braiman stated that he sees the benefit of coordinating this project with
the hospital,however,he does believe this proposal should have gone back to the Plan Commission.
Trustee Glover asked the status of the proposal to erect a 300'tower;Mr.Balling stated that he believes the
developer will return to the Board with an application. Trustee Glover asked about timing on this project,and
whether or not there could be some use of the other tower if it were approved. Deputy Chief Sashko explained why
timing is critical to this project.
Deputy Chief Sashko stated that the building itself will have an alarm,and that there will be an 8'fence;he will
investigate building an alarm into the fence proposal.
Deputy Chief Sashko reviewed the plans for the access road.
Plan Commissioner Viehman reported on the Plan Commission discussions regarding the tower.
At 8:29 P.M.,President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until later on in the agenda when the ordinance will be
considered.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Phil Kanoles,514 White Pine,stated that the west side of White Pine loses power very frequently;he has called
ComEd numerous times but has not gotten any action from them.
Mark Baech,494 White Pine,confirmed that there are persistent power outages on the west side of White Pine;he
has written in the past,and was told that they had a faulty line and switched them to another line;the problem is still
occurring;they had 26 outages in a one-year period;when calling the 800 number for ComEd,there are significant
waiting periods before being able to talk to anyone.
Ron Crawford,ComEd,stated that most of the outages described are the result of tree limbs;they trimmed the area
extensively last year;he will see that the area is trimmed again this year;he explained the difference in voltage in
electrical and telephone wires which results in phone lines being on when electrical lines are out.
President Mathias read a letter from the Village of Buffalo Grove to ComEd,formally expressing concerns with the
electrical services in the Village,and urging continuation of an aggressive preventive maintenance program. Mr.
Crawford responded to President Mathias' letter.
Trustee Reid stated that communication can be handled immediately. The Village did not receive any
communication from ComEd during the recent outages. It is imperative that the Police Department and the Public
Works Department be notified during outages,since the Village is where people call to get information. Mr.
Crawford stated that ComEd will take steps to ensure that they keep in touch with affected areas during outages.
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;it was requested that Item XI.,L.be removed for full discussion.
President Mathias then read a brief synopsis of each item on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Marienthal,seconded
by Reid,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#98-44-9-1-1 Surcharge
Motion to approve Ordinance#98-44,Amending Ordinance No. 98-41 regarding the 911 Surcharge Ordinance.
ORDINANCE#98-45-Corridor Planning Council
Motion to approve Ordinance#98-45,Authorizing the reaffirmation of the Corridor Planning Council of Central
Lake County Intergovernmental Agreement,extending the Corridor Planning council until December 31,2002.
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ORDINANCE#98-46-Zoning Ordinance variance
Motion to approve Ordinance#98-46,Granting a variance from Section 17.36.030 of the Buffalo Grove Zoning
Ordinance allowing for two curb cuts for a driveway at 1050 Crofton Lane.
ORDINANCE#98-47-Liquor Control
Motion to approve Ordinance#98-47,Amending Chapter 5.20,liquor controls,revoking a Class B license for Twin
Rinks Ice Pavilion,Inc. as their future plans no longer include liquor sales.
RESOLUTION#98-27-Deputy Chief Ronald Gozdecki
Motion to approve Resolution#98-27,commending Deputy Police Chief Ronald Gozdecki for service to the Village
of Buffalo Grove, 1966-1998.
AMOCO OIL COMPANY-DIA&Final Plat
Motion to approve a Final Plat,Development Improvement Agreement and attending conditions-Amoco Oil
Company,Lake Cook Road Development.
1998 CRACK SEALING CONTRACT
Motion to approve the 1998 pavement crack sealing contract through the Northwest Municipal Conference.
BUFFALO GROVE DAYS COMMITTEE-Raffle license
Motion to approve a fee waiver-Buffalo Grove Days Committee Raffle license.
SUPERIOR AMERICAN PLASTICS-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: Superior American Plastics, 1200 Barclay
Boulevard-sign face change.
WALGRENS-Elevations&landscaping
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: Walgreens,Lake Cook and Buffalo Grove Roads-
elevations and landscaping.
DEERFIELD BAKERY-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation:Deerfield Bakery,201 Buffalo Grove Road
installation of awning over patio area.
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY-Building addition
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation:Long Grove Confectionery,333 Lexington Drive-
full review of building addition including architecture,materials and colors.
MAJESTIC MOLD COMPANY-(Aesthetics)
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation:Majestic Mold Company, 1370 Abbott Court-
architecture,materials,colors,landscaping,lighting and sign.
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE METRA STATION-Warming Shelter
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation:Village of Buffalo Grove Metra Station Warming
Shelter, 825 commerce Court-elevations and materials.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#98-48-NWCH TOWER
Moved by Reid,seconded by Hendricks,to approve a Special Use in the B-3 Planned Business Center District,as it
concerns a communications antenna tower adjacent to the Northwest Community Hospital Treatment Center,Illinois
Route 83. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4-Marienthal,Reid,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 1 -Braiman
ABSENT: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#98-49-SEAT BELTS
Chief McCann reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of
June 15, 1998.
There was discussion by the Board as to which alternative in Chief McCann's memo would be preferred. Mr.Raysa
stated that he is confident that either alternative will hold up in court.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to pass Ordinance#98-49,amending Title 10 of the Municipal Codes it
concerns the use of seat belts and making non-use a primary violation,pursuant to Revision"A"in Chief McCann's
June 15, 1998 memo,which requires all passengers in a motor vehicle to be restrained.
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ARLINGTON CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Matt Moodhe,attorney representing Arlington Club Condominium Association,stated that he and Mr.Raysa have
put together an agreement that is satisfactory.
Mr.Raysa briefly reviewed the agreement,details of which are contained in his letter to Mr.Balling of June 30,
1998;he believes the agreement is satisfactory.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Marienthal,to approve an agreement between the Arlington Club Condominium
Association and the Village of Buffalo Grove as it concerns the White Pine Ditch Reservoir as described in Mr.
Raysa's letter to Mr.Balling of June 30, 1998,subject to the Village Attorney's fmal review of the"release"
language of the Arlington CondominiumNillage of Wheeling Agreement also considered on July 6 and also subject
to a modification to the Agreement acceptable to the Village Attorney which requires Buffalo Grove to make it's
payment only after certification that work has been completed as evidenced by site observation and review of record
of work.
Mr.Balling reviewed the history of this situation.
Mr.Moodhe stated that he would have to discuss the modifications with the Board of Directors,but he does not see
them as unreasonable. Mr.Raysa also stated that the modifications were acceptable to him.
Trustee Braiman moved to amend the motion. Trustee Reid accepted the amendment.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
RELICS OF OLD
Trustee Reid stated that he removed this item from the Consent Agenda because he does not see any point in
approving new elevations when nothing has been done with the elevations that have been approved in the past.
John Gilmore,JPW Development Corporation,responded to Trustee Reid;he briefly presented a history of what has
transpired with this property and the various difficulties that have been encountered. Trustee Reid stated that he is
disappointed in the progress;he will vote for this,but he wants action.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to approve the Appearance Commission recommendation for Relics of Old,
Lucinda Lane and Illinois Route 83 -new elevations.
Trustee Glover stated that there should be something built into the approval process so that,if a developer ignores a
parcel of land,the Village has the right to rescind any approvals which might have been given.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 P.M.
et M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 2r4DAY OF , 1998
Villag reside