1997-02-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10011
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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.FEBRUARY 3.1997
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:36 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;William Brimm,Finance
Director;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village
Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the January 20, 1997 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#831
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#831. Moved by Reid,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#831 in the amount of
$1,269,524.01,authorizing payment of bills listed.
Lengthy discussion took place with regard to guidelines for Trustees to attend conferences,seminars and
workshops. It was determined that each seminar attended should be one with benefit to the Village,that the
information should be shared among all Trustees,and local offerings should take priority over those that are in other
parts of the country.
The above paragraph was corrected at the 2/24/97 Special Meeting to read as follows:
Lengthy discussion took place with regard to Trustee Marienthal's scheduled trip for a seminar
out of state at taxpayers'expense, and guidelines for advance approval of a Trustee's attendance
at out-of-state conferences, seminars and workshops. It was determined that any seminar out of
state attended should only be one with significant benefit to the Village, that the information
should be shared among all Trustees, and that local offerings on the same or similar topics should
take priority over those that are out of state.
Further, that in response to a question from Trustee Rubin,Mr. Balling stated that Trustee
Marienthal's trip is the only trip out of state by a Trustee for a seminar that has taken place in
years. In response to Trustee Rubin's follow-up question, Mr.Balling stated that Trustee
Marienthal has taken an out-of-state trip at Village expense annually for the last several years.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Warrant:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
1997 VILLAGE GOALS STATEMENT
President Mathias read his 1997 Village Goals Statement addressed to the Board and dated January 17, 1997.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
Trustee Rubin urged President Mathias to consider Dr.Eric Smith as a member of the Economic Development Task
Force.
RIVERWALK
Trustee Braiman explained a change in the Riverwalk plan which was sent to the Plan Commission by the Board,
and the plan actually going to the Plan Commission;he urged any Board member with questions or comments to
discuss them with staff for conveyance to the Plan Commission.
CHECKER&ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROADS
Trustee Reid asked staff to re-evaluate the need for the"no right-turn"restriction at Checker and Arlington Heights
Roads. Mr.Balling will investigate and report back to the Board.
ARMSTRONG DRIVE
Trustee Glover noted that she has observed traffic backed up on Armstrong Drive as badly as it is on Lake-Cook
Road,and asked staff to investigate solutions to this situation. Mr.Balling stated that this situation was thoroughly
reviewed several years ago;he will have staff re-investigate and report back to the Board.
Trustee Rubin also asked staff to review the situation at Thompson and Buffalo Grove Roads,and speak with Lake
County Commissioner Stolman to see what avenues are open to relieving rush hour back-ups at this intersection.
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
President Mathias reported on the Legislative Breakfast which took place last Sunday.
NORTH CENTRAL RAIL LINE
Mr.Balling reported that the newly added train is doing very well in attracting additional ridership. There are some
space problems in the station,which are being evaluated by staff;one possibility is to have station access during the
afternoon train times.
FUTURE AGENDA
Because of the Presidents Day Holiday on February 17, 1997,the next scheduled Village Board Meeting will be a
Special Meeting on Monday,February 24, 1997.
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PUBLIC HEARING-MILBRO PROPERTY
President Mathias re-opened the Public Hearing,which was continued from January 20, 1997,at 8:16 P.M.
Mr.Raysa stated that what is being presented tonight is a re-draft which was made,and a proposed amendment to
the Milbro Property Annexation Agreement;the date on the re-draft in the upper left-hand corner is 1/30/97.
Mr.Balling explained the changes made in the re-draft,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him
of January 30, 1997.
At 8:20 P.M.,President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until later on in tonight's agenda.
OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Rob Sherman brought the following items to the Board's attention:
• Goals,Board and Commission minutes and agendas should be posted on the Web site.
• Web site addresses should be listed on letterhead and business cards.
• If the"no right turn"restriction at Checker and Arlington Heights Roads is lifted,traffic will return.
• A solution to the traffic on Armstrong Drive is to make it open to eastbound traffic only.
• The playground issue at the Jewish Community Center has not been resolved.
It was noted that there should not be any discussion regarding the playground without having the parties involved
present,and also that this issue should be brought to the Park District,not the Village Board.
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.
ORDINANCE#97-9-Liquor
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to approve Ordinance#97-9,Amending Chapter 5.20 of the Municipal Code
by adding a new subsection C to Section 5.20.190 allowing a distinction to be made between the intentional transfer
and negligent transfer of alcoholic liquor to a minor. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
Ayes: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin, Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
Nays: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-10-Liquor
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to approve Ordinance#97-10,Amending Chapter 5.20 of the Code by
l , rescinding a Class B liquor license for Peryam&Kroll Research Corp. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
Ayes: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
Nays: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-11 -Sign Code Variance
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to approve Ordinance#97-11,Granting a Variance from Section 14.36.010
of the Buffalo Grove Sign Code as it concerns Real Estate signs as requested by Hamilton Partners. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
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Ayes: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
Nays: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance#97-12-Sign Code Variance
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to approve Ordinance#97-12,Granting a Variance from Section 14.20.030
and 14.20.080 of the Buffalo Grove Sign Code,pertaining to business districts and wall signs. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
Ayes: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
Nays: 0-None
Abstain: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#97-3-Collateral Pledge Agreement
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to approve Resolution#97-3,Accepting a Collateral Pledge Agreement
between the Village of Buffalo Grove and LaSalle Bank N.I. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
Ayes: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
Abstain: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#97-4-Indian Creek Conveyance
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to approve Resolution#97-4,authorizing Conveyance of Outlot B in
Edward Schwartz's Indian Creek development,PIN: 15-16-104-001,to the Town of Vernon. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
Ayes: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
Nays: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
INDIAN CREEK-Trustee's Deed
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to accept a Trustee's Deed for Outlot B in Edward Schwartz's Indian Creek
subdivision. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
Ayes: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
Nays: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS-Easement
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to Approve a Sidewalk Easement at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints,Port Clinton and Prairie Roads. 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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CHASE PLAZA-Aesthetics
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation:Chase Plaza
Ground Signs,New Ground Sign on Lake Cook Road and revised Ground Sign on Arlington Heights Road. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
Ayes: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
Nays: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-13-Milbro Property
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Rubin,to approve Ordinance#97-13,disconnecting certain property from the
Village of Buffalo Grove as it concerns Milbro Property. Details of this and the following ordinances concerning
the Milbro Property are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of January 30, 1997. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-14-Milbro Property
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Marienthal,to approve Ordinance#97-14,approving an Amendment to the
Annexation Agreement-Milbro Property,IL Highway 22. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-15-Milbro Property
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve Ordinance#97-15,annexing the Milbro Property to the Village
of Buffalo Grove.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-16-Milbro Property
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Marienthal,to approve Ordinancw#97-16,amending the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance of the Village of Buffalo Grove-Milbro Property. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias closed the Public Hearing at 8:38 P.M.
1997 CONTRACTUAL STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to authorize bidding for the 1997 Villagewide Contractual Street
Maintenance Program,in accordance with Mr.Kuenkler's memo to Mr.Balling of January 27, 1997.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Pending Litigation. Upon roll call,
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 8:40 P.M. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 9:08 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 9:08 P.M.
9fanet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 4zH DAY OF , 1997.
Village esident