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1998-07-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10218 7/6/98 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.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 10219 7/6/98 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. 10220 7/6/98 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. 10221 7/6/98 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. 10222 7/6/98 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. 10223 7/6/98 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