1997-07-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10068
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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.JULY 7, 1997
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 and
Glover. Trustee Hendricks was absent.
Also present were:William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Lee Szymborski,Assistant
Village Manager;William Brimm,Finance Director;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 June 16, 1997 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#841
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#841. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#841 in the amount
of$1,878,350.45,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
COMMENDATION
President Mathias read a Commendation in recognition of gallant efforts by Renata Szpak in connection with a
recent Buffalo Grove fire;he presented the Commendation to Ms. Szpak,who was congratulated and thanked by
the audience and the Board.
Skip Hart also made a presentation to Ms. Szpak on behalf of the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association and the Fire
Prevention Bureau of Buffalo Grove,thanking her for her heroic actions and presenting her with a plaque,a medal,
and a gift certificate.
FOURTH OF JULY
President Mathias and the Board commented on the excellent fireworks display put on by Hamilton Partners on July
4th;many compliments on same were received by the Board.
It was suggested that staff revisit the issue of the enforcement policy for illegal fireworks in the Village,and also
review the safety precautions taken at the official fireworks display put on by the Village.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Trustee Rubin commented on the State Special Olympics,and noted the pride in the Buffalo Grove Police Officers
who participated in the Torch Run.
VILLAGE SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Mr.Balling noted that any bids concerning the sale of Village owned surplus property behind the Buffalo Grove
Plaza,Item XIII.,A.on the agenda,should be submitted to the Village Attorney at this time.
WHEELING/BUFFALO GROVE UNITED WAY
Les Ottenheimer,President of the Wheeling/Buffalo Grove United Way,made a presentation to the Village in
recognition of the excellent response from Village employees;he particularly expressed thanks to Lee Szymborski,
who coordinated the Village of Buffalo Grove United Way Fund drive;he also presented a brief synopsis of the
work done by the United Way Board in the community. Mr. Szymborski thanked the employee committee for their
efforts,as well as each employee who contributes to the United Way campaign.
POLICE CADET PROGRAM
Mr.Balling presented a brief background on the Police Cadet Program,and stated that the Village has decided to
drop the sponsorship of Explorer Post 815,but retain the elements of the Cadet Program which has been in place for
over 20 years;he noted that this will make the program available to Stevenson High School students,who were
previously required to participate in a program in another community in Lake County.
PUBLIC HEARING-CONGREGATION B'NAI SHALOM
Trustee Rubin recused himself from discussions and participation in voting on this item,as he is a member of the
Congregation,has been an officer of the Congregation,and has performed legal work for them.
President Mathias opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 P.M.,and read from the Notice of Public Hearing published in
the Daily Herald on June 21, 1997.
President Mathias swore in Mark Silverberg,President of Congregation B'nai Shalom,to give testimony.
Mr. Silverberg presented a brief refresher of the request of the Congregation,details of which are contained in Mr.
Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of July 2, 1997.
President Mathias noted that the Plan Commission held a Public Hearing on May 7, 1997,and voted 6-1 to
recommend approval of the proposal.
President Mathias asked if there were any other agencies or members of the audience wishing to testify;there were
none.
Trustee Reid asked what the plans of the Congregation are for the structures that currently exist on the property.
`✓ Mr. Silverberg that,upon the approval of the Board of the property,the Congregation will work with the Fire
Department to do a controlled burn of the structures.
Trustee Reid stated that he would like to see the fence removed from the property along with the other structures;he
believes that the one year time period is an ample time period to require the removal of the structures. Mr.Raysa
stated that language would need to be included in the wording of the agreement.
Trustee Glover also wants to see the fence removed;she asked that Mr. Silverberg convey to the Board of the
Congregation that the fence and the boarded up structures are dangerous,and that the one year time period is
important.
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Trustee Marienthal concurs with Trustees Reid and Glover that a one period eriod should be sufficient for removal.
year
President Mathias stated that the Village Attorney is directed to put language regarding the fence into the
agreement.
President Mathias pointed out that the property is to remain vacant until approval of a specific use of the property is
presented to the Board. Mr. Silverberg stated that that is understood.
Trustee Reid presented background from the Plan Commission Public Hearing. Plan Commissioner Ottenherimer
also spoke on the Plan Commission deliberations. Trustee Reid also commented on the fact that this must be
handled somewhat differently than usual because of the agreements with Long Grove.
At 8:05 P.M. President Mathias s continued the Public Hearing July until 21, 1997.
Trustee Rubin returned to the meeting at this time.
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.
ORDINANCE#97-52-Commonwealth Edison
Motion to approve Ordinance#97-52,An Ordinance directing the Commonwealth Edison Co. to underground a
segment of power lines pursuant to Paragraph 4.8 of the Electric Utility Franchise Ordinance.
RESOLUTION#97-26-Busch&Deerfield Pkwys/Lake Co.
Motion to approve Resulution#97-26,A resolution approving an agreement with Lake County related to the Busch
Parkway and Deerfield Parkway intersection improvement.
RESOLUTION#97-27-Busch&Deerfield Pkwys/Intergovernmental Agreement
Motion to approve a resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement providing for federal participation in the
construction of the Busch Parkway and Deerfield Parkway Intersection improvement.
RESOLUTION#97-28-Busch&Deerfield Pkwys/Engineering Services
Motion to approve a resolution approving an Agreement for Construction Engineering Services related to the Busch
Parkway and Deerfield parkway intersection improvement.
SHELL OIL-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Approval: Shell Oil,50 W. Lake Cook Road-outdoor lighting
proposal.
DELACOURTE-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Approval:DeLacourte-Dundee rd. at Weidner Rd. -landscaping.
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PLAT-IT-AGAIN SPORTS-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Approval:Plat-it-Again Sports- 127 W. Dundee Rd.-sign
embellishment.
SEIGLE PROPERTIES LOT 3-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Approval: Seigle Properties Lot 3(South of Bank Lane)-
subdivision development sign.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-53-OLIVE HILL DRIVE
Moved by Reid,seconded by Marienthal,to pass Ordinance#97-53,an Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code(establishing a one-way directional designation for the'h street Olive Hill Drive);
details of this action are contained in Mr.Kuenkler's memo to Mr.Balling of June 18, 1997.
It was noted that there should be communication to residents in the area with regard to the reasons for this action.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
-Marienthal,Reid Rubin Braiman,Glover
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-54-TWIN RINKS ICE ARENA
President Mathias reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Mr.Balling's memo to the
Board of July 2, 1997.
There was discussion by the Board as to whether or not the facility would be required to provide details of a party
before it occurs,or whether the proposed quarterly report would be sufficient.
President Mathias polled the Board,with Trustees indicating whether they are satisfied with the proposed ordinance
as is,or if they would like language added to require notice of prospective parties:
AS IS: Marienthal,Reid,Rubin
PROSPECTIVE: Braiman,Glover
ABSENT: Hendricks
President Mathias noted that the language will remain as written.
Trustee Rubin requested that President Mathias,as Liquor Commissioner,render his opinion in this instance.
President Mathias replied that he would issue his opinion at the appropriate time when the license is issued,since his
vote is irrelevant at this time.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Marienthal,to pass Ordinance#97-54,amending 5.20 Liquor Controls(authorizing an
additional Class B liquor license for the Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion). Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 4-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,President Mathias
NAYS: 2-Braiman,Glover
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias stated that he voted in favor of the passage of the ordinance,but he will consider discussions held
at this meeting as far as any other conditions to be placed on the issuance of the liquor license as Liquor
Commissioner.
ORDINANCE#97-55-WILD OATS MARKET
President Mathias reviewed the background of the proposed ordinance;details of this request are contained in Jane
Olson's memo to Mr.Balling of June 30, 1997.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Marienthal,to pass Ordinance#97-55,an ordinance amending 5.20 of the Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code(authorizing an additional Class D liquor license for Wild Oats Market-Buffalo Grove
Road at Dundee Road). Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-56-CARM'S PIZZA
President Mathias reviewed the background of the proposed ordinance;details of this request are contained in Jane
Olson's memo to Mr.Balling of July 1, 1997.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#97-56,amending 5.20 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code(authorizing an additional Class E liquor license for Carm's Pizza-706 S.Buffalo Grove Road). Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-57-SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Trustee Marienthal stated that a purchase price of$40,000 has been submitted,plus a credit of$20,000 in an I-NET
charge,so the total would be$60,000.
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#97-57,an ordinance directing the sale of real estate
(surplus land sale behind the Buffalo Grove Plaza),for a total price of$60,000.00($40,000.00 cash/$20,000.00 I-
NET credit),subject to final review by the Village Attorney.
Mr.Raysa stated that there was an advertisement for bids;one bid was received tonight from Media One of
Northern Illinois,for a total of$60,000.00;the agreement to purchase does show that the property will be subject to
a restrictive covenant that no structure shall be allowed on the property in excess of 30'in height without the written
consent of the Village.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover,President Mathias
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#97-29-CORRIDOR PLANNING COUNCIL
Trustee Reid reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in Mr. Szymborski's memo to Mr.
Balling of June 26, 1997.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Glover,to pass Resolution#97-29,approving Construction Standards as adopted by
the Corridor Planning Council of Central Lake County. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Reid,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 P.M.
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Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS _./ DAY OF 1997.
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Vill.f esident