1998-10-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10262
10/19/98
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 OCTOBER 19. 1998
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
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;Gregory Boysen,
Director of Public Works;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the October 5, 1998 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#872
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#872. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Reid,to approve Warrant#872 in the amount
of$2,320,162.33,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.
COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Trustee Rubin reported on an event hosted by the Village of Buffalo Grove Commission for Residents with
Disabilities for similar commissions from other municipalities to"brainstorm"as to how better to serve this segment
of the community;he especially commended Mr. Szymborski for orchestrating that event.
COM ED
Trustee Marienthal asked for a report on the recent power outage which took place this past Saturday,October 17,
1998.
Mr.Balling reported on this outage,citing his conversations with ComEd,and stated that this particular outage will
be attributed to weather,and is undetermined. Mr.Boysen also reviewed his dealings with ComEd.
Further Board discussion followed to determine the best method to work with ComEd in reducing the number of
outages in the Cook County portion of the Village. Mr.Balling stated that staff will have a report back to the Board
in November.
Trustee Reid thanked the residents for helping out and clearing the storm drains of leaves so as to minimize the
flooding on the streets.
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GOLF COURSE
Trustee Braiman asked about the progress of a report to the Board regarding starting times at the golf course. Mr.
Brimm stated that Mr.Molinaro is working on that now,and will bring it to the Board in conjunction with the
presentation of the Golf Course Budget.
ELECTIONS
The Village Clerk urged residents to vote in the November 3, 1998 election,and noted that election judges are
needed.
Also,petitions for the April 13, 1999 municipal election may be picked up and circulated beginning November 3,
1998 for the positions of Village President,Village Clerk and three Trustee seats.
CROSSING GUARD-LAKE COOK&BUFFALO GROVE ROADS
Mr.Balling reported on the placement of the crossing guard at the intersection of Lake Cook and Buffalo Grove
Roads,details of which are contained in Chief McCann's memo to him of October 1, 1998.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of September, 1998;there were no
questions on same.
9UESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Lorraine Kilarski,471 Bernard Drive,asked when the Village will have a report on the Y2K situation. Mr.Balling
responded,stating that staff will probably have a report prepared at a December meeting.
Donna Dae,383 Raupp Boulevard,stated that she has a problem with a neighbor running a newspaper business out
of the house,and there is a great deal of night time activity which prevents her from sleeping. Staff will investigate
and report back to Ms.Dae and the Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Mathias explained the Consent Agenda,stating that any items on the Consent Agenda may be removed by
a Board member or member of the audience for full discussion. President Mathias read a brief summary of each item
on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to defer action on Item XI.,A.,until the CDW Sales Tax Agreement is
completed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#98-69 Liquor Controls
Motion to approve Ordinance#98-69,Amending Chapter 5.20 of the Liquor control Ordinance rescinding a Class B
license for Thai Yien Restaurant,Inc., 1333 Dundee Road,and authorizing a Class E license for Chi Ho Restaurant,
doing business at the same location.
ORDINANCE#98-70 Liquor Controls
Motion to approve Ordinance#98-70,Amending Chapter 5.20 of the Liquor Control Ordinance authorizing a class
C license for Eagle Food Center,350 McHenry Road.
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BUFFALO GROVE METRA WARMING SHELTER-Award of Bid
Motion to Award the Bid-Buffalo Grove Metra Facility Warming Shelter to Kaplan Associates for a low bid of
$168,600.
INDECK ENERGY SERVICES-Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval
Motion to Approve a Certificate of Initial Aceptance and Approval-Indeck Energy Services.
BUFFALO GROVE COMMUNITY PARK-Aesthetics
Motion to approve the Appearance Commission recommendation:Busch Grove Communtiy Park-parking lot
lighting.
COMPUTER DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE- Aesthetics
Motion to approve the Appearance Commission recommendation:Community Discount Warehouse wall sign.
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY-Aesthetics
Motion to approve the Appearance Commission recommendation: Long Grove Confectionery,333 Lexington Drive
-landscaping and lighting.
LANDIS&STAEFA-Aesthetics
Motion to approve the Appearance Commission recommendation: Sign face changes for Landis& Staefa,now
known as Siemens,at 1000 Deerfeild Parkway and 801 Asbury Drive.
TOWN CENTER TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AREA ANNUAL REPORT
Motion to approve the Town Center Tax Increment Financing Area Annual Report.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#98-71-DAY CARE/371 SPRINGSIDE LANE
Mr.Balling introduced the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him of
October 15, 1998.
President Mathias asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment;there were no requests.
Trustee Rubin stated that he attended the Plan Commission meeting where this was discussed,and he stated that he is
very comfortable with this use at that location;he also asked that staff do full enforcement of similar uses where
there have been issues raised by neighbors.
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#98-71,approving a Special Use for Home Day Care
Center at 371 Springside Lane. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#98-72 COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Mr.Balling introduced the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him of
October 15, 1998.
Discussion followed on the proposed ordinance,with Board consensus that these additional devices should only be
allowed in establishments in possession of a Class A or B liquor license,thus eliminating them from places where
minors congregate. Trustee Braiman does not believe this is appropriate in some of the businesses that have a Class
A or B license. Staff will monitor closely and prepare a report for the Board in 6 months.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Rubin,to pass Ordinance#98-72,amending Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code as it
concerns coin operated amusement devices. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 1 -Braiman
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#98-35-ROUTE 83 BIKEWAY OVERPASS
Trustee Rubin stated that he would like to see,at Village expense,landscaping going up simultaneously with the
overpass. Mr.Balling then made a presentation to the Board on the project,details of which are contained in Mr.
Boysen's memo to him of October 14, 1998;he referred to the site plan during his presentation,and answered
questions from the Board.
The Board wants to be sure that this structure is as minimally invasive to the surrounding residents as possible;the
Board also wants to be sure that the issue of snow removal responsibility is addressed.
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Rubin,to pass Resolution#98-35,approving an agreement between the Village
of Buffalo Grove,the Buffalo Grove Park District,and the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club concerning the proposed
Illinois Route 83 Bikeway Overpass at Farrington Drive. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#98-36-ROUTE 83 BIKEWAY OVERPASS
Moved Rubin,seconded byReid,topas Resolution#98-36,approving a Grant Agreement between the Illinois
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Department of Natural Resources and the Village of Buffalo Grove as it concerns the Illinois Route 83 Bikeway
Overpass. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#98-37-ROUTE 83 BIKEWAY OVERPASS
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Moved by Glover,seconded by Rubin,to pass Resolution#98-37,approving an agreement for engineering services
for the Illinois Route 83 Bikeway Overpass improvement. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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INSIGNIA DEVELOPMENT
John Green,Groundwork Architects,representing the developer,made a presentation to the Board,addressing the
concerns raised the last time the developer was before the Board,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo
to Mr.Balling of October 15, 1998.
Board discussion followed,with Trustees being concerned about the property to the south,and the consensus of the
Board being that more information is needed showing how the entire parcel will eventually be developed. Mr.Green
will gather the information requested and present it to the Board.
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS
Mr.Versten reviewed the interim report on the nature and funding of senior centers in the region,as requested by the
Board at a previous meeting;details of this report are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of October 15, 1998.
Discussion ensued,with the Board affirming the need for a formal committee to look at possibilities to solve this
problem,emphasizing that the Village have full and equal participation.
Although a written report was requested,Mr.Rylko stated that the$10,000 per year given to the Park District for
seven years by the Village,was used exclusively for capital improvements.
Mr.Rylko stated that he believes they are headed in the right direction;there are a number of groups working
together toward one goal;the next meeting will be December 1, 1998;the Park District will not go to referendum for
just a senior center,but is looking to package something through the focus groups for the entire community;he
reviewed how the rooms at Alcott are used,at times by more than one group.
Several seniors commented on the hardships caused by lack of space at Alcott.
It was suggested that perhaps there should be a joint meeting between the Village Board and the Park District.
FY 1998-99 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr.Brimm reviewed the FY 1998-1999 Capital Improvement Plan Project Updates,details of which are contained
in his memo to Mr.Balling of October 14, 1998.
After questions by the Board,it was moved by Braiman,seconded by Rubin,to acept the Report on Project Updates
-FY 1998-99 Capital Improvement Plan,in accordance with the above mentioned memorandum. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Maraienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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 9:43 P.M.
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