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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 NOVEMBER Z. 1998
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:33 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;Ray Rigsby,Superintendent of Public Works;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Fire Chief
Allenspach;Police Chief McCann;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the October 19, 1998 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#873
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#873. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#873 in the
amount of$943.923.18,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.
BLOOD DONOR COMMISSION
President Mathias appointed Douglas Pitchford to the Blood Donor Commission,term to expire 4/30/99,as detailed
in Jane Olson's memo to Mr.Balling of 10/27/98. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to concur with President
Mathias' appointment.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION-AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
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President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring Sunday,November 15, 1998 as America Recycles day in Buffalo
Grove.
MDA GOLDEN BOOT AWARD-BUFFALO GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Gina Stramaglio,Muscular Dystrophy Association Special Events Coordinator,presented the Golden Boot Award to
the Buffalo Grove Fire Department for their efforts in raising more than$20,000 over the years for MDA. In 1998,
the Buffalo Grove Firefighters were the top fundraising department in the district.
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Joe Alexander,representing the Buffalo Grove Firefighters,thanked all the firefighters and staff members who
helped in collections,and also thanked the Village for their support in their efforts. The firefighters were then
congratulated by the audience and the Board.
SALT STORAGE FACILITY RECOGNITION
Mr.Balling reported that the Buffalo Grove Public Works Department has again received a Salt Institute Excellence
In Storage recognition for the tenth consecutive year,and congratulated the department for this achievement. Details
of this issue are contained in Mr.Boysen's memo to Mr.Rigsby of August 12, 1998.
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COM ED
Mr.Balling reported on another outage in the Chatham area,citing his efforts to contact ComEd,and stated that this
particular outage will be probably be attributed to weather. There will be a more complete report for the Board at he
November 16, 1998 Regular Meeting,along with details of pursuing issuance of a formal complaint with the ICC.
ROAD REPAIR
Mr.Balling reported on the status of local road projects,and President Mathias noted that the Deerfield Toll Plaza
was closed this past week.
SERVICE AWARDS
President Mathias noted 20 year service awards to Police Sergeant Edward Wagner and Sergeant Richard Clyburn.
President Mathias read brief biographies of each officer,and presented them with gifts from the Village recognizing
their contributions to the Buffalo Grove Police Department;they were then congratulated by the audience and the
Board.
OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Rob Sherman requested that the Board pass a resolution to put a referendum on the April ballot stating that the
crossing guard at the intersection of Lake Cook and Buffalo Grove Roads be prohibited from parking her personal
automobile in the middle of the intersection while she is on duty. President Mathias asked if anyone wished to make
such a motion;there was no response.
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. Rob Sherman requested that Item XI.,A.,be removed
Trustee Braiman asked,if Item XI.,B.,does pass,that,when staff conveys the Board decision to the Jewish Council
for Youth Services,they advise them of their continuing obligation to keep the property maintained.
` J Moved by Braiman,seconded by Rubin to pass the Consent Agenda.
�••/ JEWISH COUNCIL FOR YOUTH SERVICES
Motion to Approve a second two-year extension for a Final Plat,Jewish Council for Youth Services.
COMBINED AREA FIRE TRAINING FENCING-Authorize Bid
Motion to authorize Bid-Fencing for Combined Area Fire Training site facility.
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R.G.RAY CORPORATION-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation:R.G.Ray Corporation,900 Busch Parkway-
elevations,materials,colors,landscaping and lighting-full review of addition.
BRANDT BOX-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation: Brandt Box,400 Lexington Drive-Landscape
buffer.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#98-38-DEERFIELD PARKWAY/COMMERCE COURT
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Reid,to pass Resolution#98-38,a resolution approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement providing for Funding Assistance from the State of Illinois for the Deerfield Parkway and Commerce
Court Intersection Improvement.Mr.Balling briefly reviewed this issue,details of which are contained in Mr.
Boysen's memo to him of October 27, 1998. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#98-39-DEERFIELD PARKWAY AND COMMERCE COURT
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Reid,to pass Resolution#98-39,a resolution approving an Agreement for
Engineering Services for the Deerfield Parkway and Commerce Court Intersection Improvement,details of which are
contained in Mr.Boysen's memo to Mr.Balling of October 27, 1998. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Trustee Rubin stated for the record that one of his business partners and one of his cousins is on the Board of the
JCC. President Mathias also stated that he is a Board member of the JCC. Mr.Raysa has opined that neither of
these issues is a conflict of interest,and both gentlemen will participate in this discussion.
Mr.Balling stated that this is a request for a review of a change in the approved Planned Unit Development for the
Woodland Commons Shopping Center.
Bonnie Greenberg,Executive Director of the JCC,introduced Marty Oliff,Assistant General Director of the
JCC's,and made a presentation to the Board,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of
October 28, 1998.
In answer to a question from Trustee Rubin,Ms.Greenberg stated that the hours of operation would be
approximately 9:15 A.M.-3:15 P.M.;she stated there is employee parking behind the building;some of the possible
uses for the other part of the space would be a synagogue and a children's learning center.
Trustee Rubin stated that he is concerned with taking commercial property off of the sales tax rolls;he would like to
get more information regarding the owner's attempts to market the property;he would recommend that this go to the
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Plan Commission to review safety and traffic patterns in particular;parking would not be a problem,but".
pick-up/drop-off'parking could be a problem;he would support referring this to the Plan Commission.
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Braiman,moved to refer the Northwest Suburban Jewish Community Center(JCC)
proposed nursery school,outdoor playground-Woodland Commons Shopping Center(former Ace/Sears Hardware
site)-change to Approved Planned Unit Development to the Plan Commission for review,leaving it up to the Plan
Commission as to whether or not they need a workshop or can handle the issue in one meeting.
Trustee Marienthal shared Trustee Rubin's concern regarding sales tax;he would also like to know more about the
possible other users for the other portion of the space;Mr.Oliff stated that they would be subleasing from Sears for
the remainder of their lease,which is 7 years.
Trustee Reid pointed out that it must be clearly understood that any possible tenant must be also be a tenant whose
use is suitable to the Village.
Trustee Hendricks agrees with Trustee Reid,and he would like to see a site plan for the outdoor playground.
Trustee Glover stated that she is extremely hesitant to remove this from the sales tax rolls;she is willing to let it go to
the Plan Commission,but with severe reservations.
Trustee Braiman suggested that the JCC look into a joint use on the JYCS property which was approved on the
Consent Agenda.
Trustee Reid stated that he would like to see someone from the Woodland Shopping Center at the Plan Commission
meeting.
Trustee Rubin stated that he defmitely concurs that this is needed in the northern end of the Village,but the issue is
whether or not the location is correct.
Rob Sherman stated that he does not share the concern regarding sales tax,and he believes this should be approved;
he is concerned about how the parking is going to be consumed,i.e.will it have a devastating effect on the adjacent
businesses by crowding them out of nearby parking.
President Mathias stated that the Plan Commission will look closely at all issues.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
SOUAD CAR PURCHASE
Mr.Balling reviewed the staff recommendation to purchase eight police pursuit vehicles,details of which are
contained in Mr.Rigsby's memo to him of October 29, 1998.
`./ Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to authorize purchase of eight Police Squad Cars from Landmark Ford,Inc.,
low bidder on the State of Illinois Department of Central Services contract,for a cost not to exceed$165,281.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Rigsby stated that staff is very comfortable with this proposal.
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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1998-1999 SNOW PLAN
Mr.Rigsby briefly reviewed the 1998-1998 Snow Plan,stating that it is essentially unchanged from last year;he
stated that staff is looking into the possibility of contracting in multi-family areas.
In answer to a question from Trustee Hendricks,Mr.Rigsby stated that contracting would probably add to the cost,
but he does not know how much.
Julian Franklin asked that staff look into clearing the south side of Bernard Drive over the creek,since the Park
District had indicated that is Village property;Mr.Rigsby will review and report back to the Board.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Hendricks,to accept the 1998-1999 Snow Plan. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#98-40-SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
Trustee Reid moved to pass Resolution#98-40,a resolution encouraging the removal of snow and ice from areas of
pedestrian traffic,and Trustee Braiman seconded the motion. Trustee Reid then read the proposed resolution,details
of which are contained in Mr.Rigsby's memo to Mr.Balling of October 29, 1998.
Trustee Rubin asked if it would be possible to place a small sticker on a residence that does not shovel,much the
same as what the Police Department does when a resident leaves a garage door open;he also asked what is done in
other communities. Mr.Rigsby responded to Trustee Rubin's question.
Mr.Raysa stated that snow removal is encouraged.
It was suggested that this resolution be widely publicized,perhaps putting a notice with water bills.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#98-73-CDW COMPUTER CENTER.INC.
Rob Sherman reviewed his request to remove this item from the Consent Agenda,stating that public funds should be
used only for public purposes,and not toward the profits of a private corporation as set forth in this agreement.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Hendricks,to pass Ordinance#98-73,approving a Sales Tax Agreement with
CDW Computer Center,Inc.;details of this ordinance are contained in Mr.Brimm's memo to Mr.Balling of
October 14, 1998.
�./ Mr.Raysa stated that he believes this agreement is constitutional,as does Chapman&Cutler,bond counsel.
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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EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved byBraiman,seconded byGlover,to move to Executive Meetingto discuss Land Acquisition. Upon roll call,
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Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 8:53 P.M. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 9:17 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Rubin,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 P.M.
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Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF -&- 1998
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