1997-07-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10074
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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 21, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present:President Mathias:Trustees Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,and Glover.
Trustee Marienthal was absent.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;Richard Skelton,Acting Village Attorney;Lee Szymborski,
Assistant Village Manager;William Brimm,Finance Director;Phil Versten,Administrative Assistant;Gregory
Boysen,Director of Public Works;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Ed Schar,Building&Zoning;Brian Sheehan,
Village Health Officer;Carmen Molinaro,Director of Golf Operations;Police Chief McCann;and Joseph Tenerelli,
Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the July 7, 1997 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4-Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Hendricks
ABSENT: 1 -Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#842
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant#842. Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve Warrant#842 in the amount of
$1,951,840.91,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
President Mathias explained the purpose of the Village of Buffalo Grove/Workforce Development Council and the
scholarships awarded by the Council. President Mathias thanked those who were on the committee to select the
scholarship recipients,as well as the following businesses that contributed: Colfax Envelope Corporation,
Computer Discount Warehouse,First Midwest Bank,N.A.,Indeck Energy Services,Inc.,Red Seal Development
Corporation, Scarsdale Development Ltd.,and Edward Schwartz&Company.
President Mathias introduced Mary Pepperell,Executive Director of the Workforce Development Council,who also
commented on the program,and particularly thanked President Mathias for his efforts in assisting the Council;she
introduced the following scholarship winners:Eric Heimdal,Andrew Ho,Amy Jackson,Timothy Jackson,Emily
Susan Jungheim,Christine Mah,Timothy Mah,Imran Mukati and Fawn Spagat. Each of the recipients introduced
themselves and told of their use of the scholarship money and thanked the Council and all those involved in
contributing to their education;they were then presented with a certificate by President Mathias.
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DEERFIELD TOLL PLAZA
President Mathias reviewed the status of the reconfiguration of the Deerfield Toll Plaza.
TWIN RINKS ICE ARENA
President Mathias reviewed the background of the liquor license for the Twin Rinks Ice Arena;he noted that he will
require that the owners of the Ice Arena notify the Village ahead of time of any private parties to be held where
liquor will be served. It was noted that liquor may only be served at private parties and when the ice rink is closed
to the public.
AREA CODE CHANGES
President Mathias reported on hearings being held by the Illinois Commerce Commission,noting that the Village is
following the hearings so that they can support a plan which would be the least burdensome to residents.
WEILAND ROAD/PAULINE AVENUES
Mr.Balling reported on the Weiland Road and Pauline Avenue Intersections Improvements and other Corridor
Areas and related Buffalo Grove/Lake County Transportation Improvement Agreements,details of which are
contained in Mr.Boysen's memo to him of July 16, 1997. Mr.Boysen suggested two alternatives in this memo,
which Mr.Balling reviewed. Staff would like to bring back the work contract to the Board in the near future;they
would like to see how the bids come in on the Busch/Deerfield realignment project,and then come back with a
specific recommendation.
Trustee Reid thinks this is the right direction to be going,because he does not think the light alone will address the
problem.
GQLF COURSE SIX MONTH REPORT
Mr.Balling introduced this item,after which Mr.Brimm presented a brief overview of the six-month financial
performance of both the Buffalo Grove Golf Club and the Arboretum Golf Course,details of which are contained in
his memo to Mr.Balling of July 7, 1997.
Mr.Molinaro then reported on the operational highlights of both clubs,stating that the dry spring was a major
contributor to the strong fmancial picture,as was a strong marketing campaign;the dry spring also allowed staff to
complete some projects which have been pending.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for June, 1997;there were no questions on same.
LAKE-COOK ROAD/ROUTE 83 PROPERTY
L.,' Mr.Balling updated the Board on the property on the south side of Lake-Cook Road and Route 83,which is
partially in Buffalo Grove and partially in Wheeling.
PUBLIC HEARING-CONGREGATION B'NAI SHALOM
President Mathias re-opened the Public Hearing at 8:18 P.M.;this Public Hearing was continued from the July 7,
1997 Regular Meeting.
Mr.Balling noted that the petitioner has requested that this Public Hearing be continued until the August 18, 1997
Regular Village Board Meeting.
At 8:19 P.M.,President Mathias continued this Public Hearing until the August 18, 1997 Regular Meeting.
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OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Susan Katz stated that she had noticed several people watching the July 4th Fireworks from the grounds of the golf
course. Mr.Balling stated that no one is allowed to be on the golf course to watch the fireworks,and noted that the
Police Department will be alerted to watch this more closely in the future.
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.
ABBOTT BUSINESS CENTRE-Plat of Easement&DIA
Motion to approve a Plat of Easement and Development Improvement Agreement-Helene's Resubdivision Lot 1,
Abbott Business Centre.
FIRE TRAINING SIMULATOR STRUCTURE
Motion to Authorize to Bid-Fire Training Simulator Structure.
LAKE COUNTY GANG TASK FORCE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Motion to Approve the lake County Gang Task Force Intergovernmental Agreement.
BUFFALO GROVE FIGHTERS PENSION FUND
Motion to Approve the Annual Report of Condition-Buffalo Grove Firefighters Pension Fund.
BUFFALO POLICE PENSION FUND
Motion to Approve the Annual Report of Condition-Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund.
TOWN PLACE-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation:Town Place construction sign,Town Place Circle.
HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL&FITNESS CENTER-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: Highland park Hospital Health and Fitness Center
-review of sales trailer on Busch Parkway.
MILLBROOK BUSINESS CENTER-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: Millbrook Business Center,Route 22 and Schelter
Road.,office/warehouse building-elevations,materials and colors.
DELACOURTE CONDOMINIUMS-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: :Delacourte Condominiums sales trailer,Weidner
and Dundee Roads.
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MEDIAONE FIBER OPTIC HUBSITE FACILITY-Aesthetics
Motion to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation:MediaOne Fiber Hubsite Facility, 110 W. Dundee
Road.
Upon roll Call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
CONGREGATION B'NAI SHALOM
Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to defer the first three ordinances on the agenda relating to Congregation
B'nai Shalom until the August 18, 1997 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Trustee Glover stated that she is not ready to take a vote on this tonight;she would like to focus on Board comments
and suggestions before she is ready to make a decision.
Mr.Ballingreviewed what has takenplace to date with regard to the proposed ordinance.
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Mark Heiss,Chairman of the Board of Health,reviewed the history of this item,and what the Board of Health has
done to resolve the issue; he thanked everyone involved in putting the proposed ordinance together.
Brian Sheehan briefly reviewed his memo to Mr.Balling of July 17, 1997;he stated that the ordinance is designed
to protect the public from all breeds of dangerous dogs;promote responsible pet ownership;information would be
distributed at the time of licensing,in the schools,on the Internet,and to new residents.
Mr.Balling noted that Trustee Marienthal had indicated to him that he was in general agreement with the ordinance
as presented.
President Mathias asked Mark Heiss to convey the thanks of the Board to the Board of Health for taking on this
task.
Trustee comments were as follows:
If the ordinance is not enforceable,it is meaningless.
What administrative procedures would be needed.
Chief McCann explained what happens to dogs if an owner cannot be found.
Leashes-6'and/or retractable.
How would a"potentially"dangerous animal be determined.
$100 for an animal running at large-reasonable or excessive?
Are invisible fences allowed?
There needs to be clarification of the make up and function of the hearing board.
There needs to be clarification of the appeal process.
Clarification of impounding an animal-"may"or"shall".
The assessment process needs to be defined.
The possibility of reducing the annual license fee by 50%if the dog has been neutered.
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Trustee Rubin wants to get something on the books so that there is something to work with,but he wants staff to
continue to reassess to see if the ordinance is sufficient or needs to be reworked.
Residents expressed the following comments:
There is no provision for dogs in obedience training.
If dogs are in a parked car and bark at someone,could they be considered dangerous?
There is a good law on the books now.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to defer action on the proposed ordinance until staff brings the information
requested back to the Board. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr.Balling stated that he will have an update for the Board at the August 4, 1997 Regular Meeting.
President Mathias declared a recess from 9:14 P.M.until 9:24 P.M.
MISSNER GROUP
Lawrence Freedman,representing the Missner Group,reviewed the proposal by the petitioner,details of which are
contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of July 17, 1997.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Rubin,to refer the Missner Group proposed annexation adjacent to Chevy Chase
Business Park West to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING CENTER
Marc Schwartz,attorney representing the petitioner,introduced the developer's proposal.
Tim Hedges, Sunrise Assisted Living,made a presentation to the Board;he gave an overview of who Sunrise is and
the concept of assisted living. Details of this proposal are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of July 17,
1997.
Trustees expressed the following concerns:insufficient parking,and how advanced Alzheimer's patients would fit
in to an assisted living facility.
It was suggested that this facility would be a good addition to the Village,but should either be downsized to fit into
this site,or perhaps placed at another location within the Village.
It was noted that,before this was referred to the Plan Commission,there would have to be some sort of an
understanding or agreement that adequate parking is being provided.
Mr. Schwartz stated that they will not move forward until there is an agreement relating to parking.
Mr.Balling stated that Trustee Marienthal has a serious problem with changing the use on this property,and he is
concerned with the height of the building.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 P.M.
anet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS (P DAY OF _A_Ami/..a✓ 1997.
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