1997-06-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10059
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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.NNE 2.1997
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, Hendricks and
Glover. Trustee Braiman was absent.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Lee Szymborski,Assistant
Village Manager;William Brimm,Finance Director;Phil Versten,Administrative Assistant,and Joseph Tenerelli,
Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to approve the minutes of the May 19, 1997 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Braiman
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#839
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#839. Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#839 in the
amount of$1,832,365.29,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Braiman
Motion declared carried.
COMMENDATION
President Mathias read Commendations to Randi Osterman and Miwa Kuniwake of Stevenson High School for
recently becoming State Girls Badminton Doubles champions. Miwa Kuniwake was present and was congratulated
by the audience and the Board as President Mathias presented her Commendation to her.
PROCLAMATION-PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring June 14, 1997 as Flag Day in Buffalo Grove,and urged all citizens
to pause at 6:00 P.M.on this date for the Eighteenth annual National Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
and join all Americans in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Trustee Reid stated that Amvets Post 255 is going to properly dispose of Flags that are in poor shape on Flag Day,
and residents may bring those Flags to the Public Works Department or to the Police Department and they will pass
them on to the Amvets.
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BUFFALO GROVE DAYS COMMITTEE
President Mathias appointed Debbie Murphy and Sharon Schafrik to the 1997 Buffalo Grove Days Committee.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Hendricks,to concur with President Mathias' appointment. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Braiman
Motion declared carried.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 96 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Trustee Rubin reported that he participated in the School District 96 Long Range Planning Sessions last week-end,
and he saluted Dr.Many for the excellent job that was done in putting this session together.
VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE
Trustee Glover commended the staff for the wonderful job that was done in setting up the Open House held at the
Village complex last Saturday morning;the turnout was very good,and she hopes that this event will be held in the
future,as it provides an opportunity for residents to see how the Village is run.
CANCER WALK
Trustee Rubin commented on the success of the Cancer Walk held at Buffalo Grove High School this past Saturday,
and commended Rob Giddens for setting up the team representing the Village,and also Bill Balling,who has the
record for the most laps of anyone on the Village team
WEILAND ROAD/PAULINE AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Mr.Balling reported on the Weiland Road and Pauline Avenue traffic signal improvement,details of which are
contained in Mr.Boysen's memo to him of May 20, 1997.
Trustee Reid believes the Village needs to proceed slowly on this issue;there are several issues to consider before
proceeding,i.e.reversing the one-way street on Pauline Avenue will have a tremendous effect on the residents of
Horatio Gardens;the intersection is not within our Village,yet we are considering making a decision which will
affect hundreds of homes that are in our Village;he believes there should be a public meeting with those residents
before proceeding;residents west of Weiland should also have an opportunity for input;without a turning lane,
there will still be long back-ups in traffic;he does not think the solution is a stop light-it will not address the
problem;there should be provision for a left-turn lane,so that traffic can flow through that street;he is not at all
comfortable moving ahead on this until these questions are addressed;the$60,000 would be better spent in
acquiring property and making improvements for a turning lane.
Trustee Rubin concurs fully with Trustee Reid;he does not see how to proceed without a turning lane;he defmitely
wants to have a public meeting to receive public input.
Trustee Hendricks also concurs;he urges caution because this will provide more access to Pauline Avenue,making
it more of a thoroughfare than it already is.
Trustee Glover stated that she drives this route frequently,and there is a problem with back up for left turn lanes
going onto westbound Pauline;a traffic signal will not stop the problem,but will exacerbate the problem of cut-
through traffic on Pauline which already exists;she questions reversing the traffic east of Weiland;she believes
more answers are needed.
Trustee Marienthal stated that the biggest thing to do is to make a road improvement before installing a traffic light.
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Trustee Marienthal stated that the biggest thing to do is to make a road improvement before installing a traffic light.
IRMA SAFETY AWARD
Mr.Balling noted the award for the lowest accident rate in the IRMA communities which was presented to the
Village;he presented a plaque and a check for$500 from the Intergovernmental Risk Agency to President Mathias.
NIPC
`./ Mr.Balling noted that President Mathias was elected at the Council of Mayors Forum to serve as the Lake County
NIPC Commissioner through 1999.
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.
Mr.Raysa noted a minor language change in Item XI.A-1., Section 4,inserting HP Riverwalk Land Limited
Partnership, an Illinois Limited Partnership after the fifth word on the second line of Section 4. Moved by Glover
seconded by Reid,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCAE#97-48-Sign Code Variance
Motion to pass Ordinance#97-48,Granting a Variance from Sections 14.20.010 and 14.40.020 of the Buffalo
Grove Sign Code allowing for the installation of an electronic changing wall sign at Buffalo Grove High School.
ORDINANCE#97-49-Columbian Gardens
Motion to pass Ordinance#97-49,Vacating Certain Public Streets and Right of Way in Columbian Gardens Unit
No. 2 as it relates to the Riverwalk Unit II Project.
MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT-Award of Bid
Motion to Award of Bid-Municipal Parking Lot Maintenance Contract to Professional Maintenance,Inc. the
lowest bidder in the amount of$32,198.66.
SIGN FABRICATION-Award of Bid
Motion to Award of Bid-Sign Fabrication,Inventory and Management Software and hardware to Tapco Traffic
and Parking Control Co.,Inc. for a cost not to exceed$11,990.00.
RIVERWALK UNIT II-Final Plat and DIA
Motion to Approve a Final Plat and Development Improvement Agreement with Attending Conditions-Riverwalk
Unit II.
TOWN&COUNTRY HOMES/-PRAIRIE HOMES-Aesthetics
Motion to accept Appearance Commission Recommendation:Town&Country Homes Prairie Rd. Subdivision
directional sign.
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DELACOURTE(formerly Waterford P1.1-Aesthetics
Motion to accept Appearance commission Recommendation:Delacourte(formerly Waterford Pl.) Dundee and
Weidner Rds. -Elevations,materials,colors,lighting and temporary sign.
CHEVY CHASE BUSINESS PARK V-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation:Chevy Chase Business park V,Lake Cook Rd. -
Elevations,materials and colors.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Braiman
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#97-24-NWCDS
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Rubin,to pass Resolution#97-24,authorizing entry into an Amended
Agreement for Northwest Central Dispatch System. Mr.Balling reviewed this proposal,details of which are
contained in Chief McCann's memo to him of 5/29/97. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Braiman
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#97-25-NWCDS 9-1-1 SYSTEM
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Reid,to pass Resolution#97-25,approving an addendum of the new
membership in the Northwest Central Dispatch System 9-1-1 system. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Braiman
Motion declared carried.
TWIN RINKS ICE PAVILION
Gary Benjoya, 1931 Twin Oaks Court,again reviewed the request of the Ice Pavilion for a limited use liquor
license;details of this request are contained in Mr.Balling's memo to the Board of May 29, 1997.
Mr.Benjoya confirmed to Trustee Reid that there would be food service along with any liquor consumption.
Trustee Reid stated that he would prefer to see a single user/single event license,rather than a private party on each
rink. Trustee Reid also wanted to be sure that this would not be rented out as a banquet hall.
Trustee Rubin asked how scheduling would be handled when a private party is planned;Mr.Benjoya explained how
this will be marketed. Trustee Rubin stated that his concern here is for control.
President Mathias stated that an owner or general manager must always be present.
Trustee Hendricks noted that there must always be a bartender.
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Trustee Glover agrees with Trustee Reid regarding a single user;the food must be more than just snack items;she
hopes that this will not be a problem in the future.
In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal,Mr.Benjoya stated that there could be a private party every week-
end;they are going to begin with one Saturday night per month;the capacity will probably be 200-300.
Mr.Benjoya stated that a ball park figure for renting the facility for a private party will probably be$5,000-
$10,000.
Trustee Reid stated that,because of the owners' lack of experience in the catering business,he would be more
comfortable with a one year license,with a six-month interim report. Mr.Benjoya agreed to this provision.
Trustee Glover stated that she has a concern with too many private parties cutting into the open skating time for
residents.
President Mathias stated that the consensus is to move ahead to draft the ordinance. The ordinance will be ready for
Board action at the next Board meeting.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Collective Bargaining and
Land Acquisition. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Braiman
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 8:20 P.M. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Reid,seconded by Rubin,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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Ji . Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS / DAY OF , 1997.
Village esident