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1997-08-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10094 8/18/97 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.AUGUST 18. 1997 CALL TO ORDER President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL �•/ Roll call indicated the following present:President Mathias:Trustees Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,and Glover. Trustees Rubin and Hendricks were absent. Also present were:William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Finance Director;Raymond Rigsby,Superintendent of Public Works;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Robert Giddens,MIS Director;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the August 4, 1997 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover NAYS: 0-None ABSENT 2-Rubin,Hendricks Motion declared carried. WARRANT#844 Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant#844. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#844 in the amount of$2,011,130.25,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 2-Rubin,Hendricks Motion declared carried. COMMENDATION President Mathias asked Jodi Wernikoff to come forward as he read a Commendation to her recognizing her achievement in taking first place in the State of Illinois for her essay on the topic of radiation therapy. Jodi was then congratulated by the audience and the Board. PROCLAMATION `./ President Mathias read a Proclamation dedicating August 24-30, 1997 as"'School's Open' Safety Week"in Buffalo Grove. NIPC President Mathias reported on a meeting today with the Northern Illinois Planning Commission and the Corps of Engineers to investigate ways to alleviate the flooding along the Des Plaines River. 10095 8/18/97 CHECKER ROAD Trustee Reid stated that he wanted to thank the staff and the contractors for an excellent job in completing the Checker Road project. MANAGEMENT REPORT Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for July, 1997;there were no questions on same. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT The Director of Junior Achievement Northern Operations presented a brief background on Junior Achievement,and thanked the Village employees involved in the program,Robert Giddens,Sgt. Steve Haisley,Officer Scott Anderson,Officer Warneen Kreuger,and Robert Scott;he then presented a plaque to the Village recognizing it's commitment to Junior Achievement. SERVICE AWARDS President Mathias asked Robert Scott,James Holmes and Bruce Czaplicki to come forward,at which time he read brief biographies for each of them. President Mathias then presented each with a gift from the Village of Buffalo Grove in recognition of 20 years of service,at which time they were congratulated and thanked by the audience and the Board. PUBLIC HEARING-AMOCO OIL Mr.Balling reviewed the course of events regarding the proposed annexation agreement for Amoco Oil,Lake-Cook Road;this Public Hearing is continued from August 4, 1997. At 7:58 P.M.,President Mathias opened the Public Hearing and continued it until September 22, 1997. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Julian Franklin asked about the status of the proposed animal control ordinance,and Mr.Balling stated that it will be presented to the Board on September 2, 1997 for discussion,and the ordinance should be before the Board at the September 22, 1997 meeting. 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 Braiman,seconded by Reid,to approve the Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE#97-61-Traffic Li Motion to pass Ordinance#97-61,Amending the Title 10 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code providing for a four-way stop sign at Busch Parkway and Barclay Boulevard. MANCHESTER GREENS-Certificate of Acceptance and Approval Motion to Approve a Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval-Manchester Greens. 10096 8/18/97 FY 1997-97 FLEET REPLACEMENTS-Authorization to Bid Motion to Authorize to Bid-FY1997-98 Fleet Replacements. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover NAYS: 2-Rubin,Hendricks Motion declared carried. Li RESOLUTION#97-30-TRI-STATE TOLLWAY Mr.Balling reviewed the proposed modifications at the Deerfield Toll Plaza,details of which are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to him of August 12, 1997. Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#97-30,concerning the modifications and improvements to the Tri-State Tollway and Edens Spur Tollway. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 2-Rubin,Hendricks Motion declared carried. SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING CENTER Marc Schwartz,attorney representing the petitioner,introduced Tim Hedges, Sunrise Assisted Living,Inc.;John Green and Rich Vane,Groundwork,Ltd.. Mr. Green made a presentation to the Board,reviewing the proposal and highlighting the changes made to the plan in response to their last appearance before the Board,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of August 14, 1997. Mr.Green referred to a Concept Drawing and a Conceptual Site Plan during his presentation. Trustee Marienthal stated that a site at Prairie and Half Day Road was designated for this type of use;he does not wish to take the proposed site out of commercial inventory at this time. The present zoning is commercial. Mr. Green stated that this site was chosen because it is adjacent to shopping,Condell Acute Care Center,and the fire station. Trustee Reid stated that he is still concerned about parking provisions;he would prefer to see the parking shifted to the west so there is a buffer between the walkway and the parking;he believes there should be 47 parking spaces. He believes the Board needs to look at some of the parking standards that are in place,and he hopes the Plan Commission will review these standards. In answer to a question from Trustee Reid,Mr.Green stated that they had not as yet had any conversations with the owners of the shopping center regarding parking. Trustee Braiman agrees with Trustee Reid regarding parking,and also that the Plan Commission should review Village parking standards;he does not have a concern with changing this zoning from commercial;he believes the use for this parcel is limited;he encouraged the developer to go to the Plan Commission. Trustee Glover does not have a problem with the plan at this location;she believes this use is needed in the Village. 10097 8/18/97 Mr. Green stated that they are looking to accommodate all of the parking directly on the site. Moved by Reid,seconded by Glover,to refer the Sunrise Assisted Living Center,IL Highway 22,to the Plan Commission for review,along with the comments made by the Board tonight. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 -Reid,Braiman,Glover NAYS: 1 -Marienthal ABSENT: 2-Rubin,Hendricks Motion declared carried. Mr.Green stated that they look forward to working with the Village and promise that they will take all comments made by the Board into consideration. PUBLIC HEARING-B'NAI SHALOM At 8:25 P.M.,President Mathias opened the Public Hearing for B'nai Shalom,and continued it until the September 2, 1997 Regular Meeting. TOWN CENTER-EAGLE FOODS Marc Schwartz,attorney representing Eagle Food Centers,Inc.,introduced Larry Sanford,Eagle Foods;Jeffrey Grahl,Centres Construction of Wisconsin,Inc.;Kevin Sims, Simon DeBartolo Group;and Emilio Fanfan,E.S. Fanfan,Inc. Mr. Schwartz then made a presentation to the Board,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of August 14, 1997;he stated that the developer requests referral to the Plan Commission with a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The present ordinance B-5 does not allow a food store and there would have to be an amendment to the present Development Ordinance. Mr. Sanford reviewed the proposed increased development of Eagle Foods in the Chicago area,how Eagle has changed over the years,and he reviewed the history of Eagle Foods. Mr.Grahl reviewed the proposed reconfiguration of the parking lot for the Eagle Store,referring to the Site Plan in his presentation. Mr. Schwartz presented a letter stating that the proposed store anticipates annual sales of approximately $20,000,000,which would generate approximately$400,000 in sales tax;it is anticipated that there will be approximately 200 employees at this site. A video presentation was shown which depicted the inside of a typical Eagle Food Store. There was discussion as to what assurances the Village would have that this store will survive,in light of the fact that an Eagle Food Store previously closed in Buffalo Grove. The developer pointed out the changes that have been made to the Eagle Food Stores in recent years. Concerns were also expressed regarding night time deliveries,and the close proximity to the surrounding residential `./ areas. Eagle Food Stores is willing to complement the architecture and signage at the Town Center. Trustee Braiman stated that he does not have an objection to the use;he would welcome the referral to the Plan Commission,but that does not mean that he would vote for it when it comes back before the Board. He is concerned about traffic flow around the corner of the building;the aesthetics at the back of the store;the fact that there is no back landscaping;he does not have a problem with the 56,000 square feet,and would actually promote 50,000 square feet with 5,000 square feet more landscaping;he has many concerns,but believes this is a step forward. 10098 8/18/97 In answer to a question from Trustee Reid,Mr. Schwartz stated that Eagle would be purchasing the property from the developer. Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to refer the Town Center Zoning Text Amendment and Preliminary Plan for Eagle Foods to the Plan Commission for review,along with Mr.Pfeil's memo of August 14, 1997,and the comments expressed by the Board at this meeting. Trustee Glover stated that she does have a problem with the 24-hour operation because of the close proximity to the residential. Also,since Eagle is purchasing the property,if this venture were to fail,Eagle would market this property,which brings up another concern as to how the property would be marketed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 3 -Reid,Braiman,Glover NAYS: 1 -Marienthal ABSENT: 2-Rubin,Hendricks Motion declared carried. EXECUTIVE MEETING Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Land Acquisition and Litigation. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 2-Rubin,Hendricks Motion declared carried. The Board adjourned to Executive Meeting at 9:25 P.M. The Regular Meeting resumed at 9:58 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 P.M. 7�net M Sirabian,Village Clerk II APPROVED BY ME THIS A. DAY OF 111.—ae✓ 1997. Pr•J;;141111111111111111." /1,111.:411111—.0c Villa_