1997-03-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10026
3/17/97
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.MARCH 17. 1997
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:32 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;Phil Versten,Administrative Assistant;William Brimm,Finance Director;Frank Hruby,Director
of Building&Zoning;Ed Schar,Deputy Building Commissioner;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,
Health Inspector;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Raymond
Rigsby,Superintendent of Public Works;Fire Chief Allenspach;Police Chief McCann;Deputy Police Chief Voigt;
and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the March 3, 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#834
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#834. Moved by Reid,seconded by Hendricks,to approve Warrant#834 in the amount
of$1,486,087.62,authorizing payment of bills listed.
Trustee Rubin asked to see the reports and materials and a memo from Trustee Marienthal's trip to Washington,
D.C.;Trustee Marienthal responded that he did not present a memo,but that he did present all the materials from the
trip to Mr.Balling and Mr.Brimm on the day following his return from the conference.
Trustee Reid stated that he had not seen a memo or the materials,and he would appreciate a memo and the
opportunity to review the materials.
Trustee Reid amended the motion to approve#834,withholding the reimbursement for Vendor#545900 for Trustee
Marienthal's trip until the Board has had an opportunity to review the memo and the materials;Trustee Hendricks
seconded the amendment.
Trustee Braiman was under the impression that most of the reimbursement for the trip had been made,and asked for
a breakdown of the$455.25 along with the memo and the materials. Trustee Marienthal stated that the airfare was
$240.00,and there were no housing costs involved.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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PROCLAMATION-SENIOR CELEBRATION DAY
President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring May 14, 1997 as Senior Celebration Day in the Village of Buffalo
Grove,and called upon all citizens in High School District 214 and the Village of Buffalo Grove to recognize and
salute the older adults who have provided a foundation for community education and the lifelong learning process.
VETERANS'PARK
Dick Abbs,Commander,Veterans of Foreign Wars,Post 7879,Buffalo Grove,noted that the VFW Post and
Amvets Post 255 jointly sponsored plans for a memorial in the Village. The memorial was dedicated on November
10, 1996,and he thanked all those involved in the efforts to complete the memorial,particularly Ray Rigsby and the
Village. It is planned to hold ceremonies throughout the year and add to the site. Mr.Abbs then presented a plaque
to the Village of Buffalo Grove in appreciation for their efforts in completing this memorial.
COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
President Mathias recognized the Commission for Residents with Disabilities and acknowledged their receipt of a
second place prize in the 1996 National Organization on Disability/United Parcel Service Community Awards
Competition in the category of"Cities and Towns Under 50,000". Dick Mallard,representing United Parcel
Service,and Betty Butler,representing the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services,both made brief
comments. Mr.Mallard presented the$2,000 prize to Debbie Holm,Chairman of the Commission for Residents
with Disabilities. Ms.Holm then thanked the members of the Commission and the Village for their help in the
forming of this Commission. President Mathias read letters from Senator Carol Mosley Braun and Governor Edgar
congratulating the Commission on winning second prize in the contest. Further details are contained in Allan
Reich's letter of President Mathias of February 4, 1997.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
President Mathias reported on his trip to the National League of Cities Conference in Washington,D.C. last week-
end.
TOWN CENTER
Trustee Braiman stated that there have been negotiations between the developer and a medical practice for the space
which was to have been the day care center. The Plan Commission has discussed this,and they have no objection to
the proposal being handled directly by the Board,but they asked that the Board be cognizant of the parking
situation.
ASPEN HOMES
Trustee Braiman commented on the proposal by Aspen Homes before the Plan Commission of the 8 acre parcel,
consisting of 13 lots,off of Farrington Drive near Route 83. There has been discussion with regard to the extension
of Farrington Drive,and the Plan Commission has asked for some direction from the Board as to whether or not
there is support to extend Farrington Drive to Route 83.
Mr.Balling reviewed the proposal to extend Farrington Drive. Plan Commission Chairman Goldspiel reviewed the
information that the Plan Commission would like from the Village.
Further information will be provided to the Board before a new polling is taken with regard to direction for the Plan
Commission on this proposal.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The Village Clerk noted the upcoming Municipal Election on Tuesday,April 1, 1997,and urged all registered
voters to go to the polls and cast their votes on that date between the hours of 6:00 A.M.and 7:00 P.M.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for February, 1997;he answered a question from Trustee
Braiman.
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA BONDS
Mr.Balling noted a letter from Kevin McCanna,President of Speer Financial,dated 3/17/97 with his
recommendation on Special Service Area#1 Refunding Bonds,Series 1997;this item is on the Consent Agenda,but
he wanted the Board to have an opportunity to ask questions;there were no questions from the Board.
OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none.
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.
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Hendricks,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#97-24-Special Service Area#1 Refunding Bonds
Motion to approve Ordinance#97-24,Providing for the Issue of$4M Special Service Area#1 Refunding Bonds,
Series 1997,of the Village of Buffalo Grove,and the Levy of a Direct Annual Tax Sufficient to Pay the Principal
and Interest on Said Bonds.
ORDINANCE#97-25-Escrow Agreement for Special Service Area#1 Refunding Bonds
Motion to Authorize and Direct the Execution of an Escrow Agreement in connection with the Issuance of$4M
Special Service Area#1 Refunding bonds,Series 1997,of the Village of Buffalo Grove.
ORDINANCE#97-26-Electrical Code Amendment
Motion to Amend Title 15 of the Municipal Code as it concerns updates to the Electrical Code.
ORDINANCE#97-27-Liquor Controls
Motion to Rescind a Class A Liquor License for American Barbeque and Grill,Inc.d/b/a K.C.Masterpiece,which
is now out of business.
RESOLUTION#97-6-Commonwealth Edison Recreation Lease Supplement#2
Motion to Approve the Commonwealth Edison Recreation Lease Supplement#2.
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RESOLUTION#97-7-Zoning Map
Motion to Adopt the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Buffalo Grove.
1997 VILLAGEWIDE SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Motion to Authorize to Bid- 1997 Villagewide Sidewalk Removal and Replacement program.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-28-Riverwalk
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Rubin,to pass Ordinance#97-28,amending the B-3 Planned Business Center
Planned Unit Development Ordinance-Riverwalk Phase 2 Office Tower and Parking Deck and approving a
Preliminary Plan,Milwaukee Avenue and Lake-Cook Road.
Timothy Beechick,Hamilton Partners,made a presentation to the Board reviewing the changes which were made
since they first appeared before the Board;details of this presentation are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.
Balling of March 13, 1997. Mr.Beechick referred to the Overall Site Plan for the development.
Mr.Balling stated that under the second"Whereas",the proper owner should read HP Riverwalk Land,Ltd.
Partnership,an Illinois Limited Partnership.
Trustee Braiman amended the motion to reflect the proper owner,and Trustee Rubin seconded the amendment.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION
Mr.Balling reviewed the proposal for the fiber optic hub facility at Village well site 4&5 west of Plaza at Buffalo
Grove Shopping Center,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him of March 13, 1997.
Board comments included wanting to see this in ground rather than above ground;landscaping around the
equipment;and making sure the Police Department approves the installation of the propane tank.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to refer the Continental Cablevision Fiber Optic Hubsite Vault Proposal to
the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
FY1997-98 PROGRAM BUDGET
Mr.Balling reviewed the summary of the 1997-98 budget for the Village of Buffalo Grove,noting that all funds
except for the Corporate Fund were analyzed at the last meeting.
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Mr.Brimm reviewed the revenues and expenses for the Corporate Fund,and answered questions from the Board on
this Fund.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Reid,seconded by Hendricks, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 P.M.
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Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS / AY OF , 1997.
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