1997-10-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10118
10/20/97
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.OCTOBER 20.1997
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 Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks
and Glover.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Lee Szymborski,Assistant
Village Manager;William Brimm,Finance Director;Phil Versten,Administrative Assistant;Robert Pfeil,Village
Planner;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the October 6, 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#848
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#848. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#848 in the
amount of$2,213,226.65,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#97-34-BARBARA SPENCE
President Mathias read a resolution commending Barbara Spence for her service to the Village of Buffalo Grove's
Blood Donor Commission, 1990-1997. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to pass Resolution#97-34. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
CIVICS FORUM
The Village Clerk noted that the Annual Civics Forum for local high schools will be held Monday,October 27,
1997. The students participating in the Civics Forum were present,and each of them introduced themselves.
INDIAN CREEK
Mr.Balling presented a status report on Indian Creek subdivision maintenance and completion schedule;he then
answered questions from the Board on the progress which has taken place and that which still needs to be done.
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Bari Kozen,a resident of Indian Creek,thanked the Board and staff for their assistance in this matter. Mr.Balling
answered several questions still remaining.
Jan Stickel also had several questions which were answered by Mr.Balling.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for September, 1997;there were no questions on same.
`./ ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Mr.Balling reviewed the results of the written polling of the Board which was the result of discussion the last time
this issue was discussed.
Trustee Rubin noted that,based on the revised polling,it appears that there are four votes in favor of the proposals,
therefore,he requested that the Village Attorney draft an ordinance incorporating the proposals for review at the
next meeting.
Trustee Glover stated that she is in favor of the draft ordinance being presented for a vote at the November 3, 1997
meeting.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Rubin,to bring the ordinances before the Board for a vote at the November 3, 1997
meeting.
After further discussion,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 4-Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 2-Marienthal*,Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
*Wants the draft ordinance distributed to the Board of Health before the Board votes.
The draft ordinance will be brought before the Board at the November 3, 1997 Regular Meeting.
In answer to a question from a resident,Mr.Raysa believes that breed specific legislation is enforceable.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr.Balling announced that the Finance Committee will be held on Wednesday,October 29, 1997.
PUBLIC HEARING-MISSNER DEVELOPMENT
President Mathias opened the Public Hearing at 8:29 P.M.and read from the Notice of Public Hearing which was
published in the Daily Herald on October 4, 1997.
President Mathias swore in Lawrence Freedman,attorney representing the developer,and Fran Fazio,Manhard
Consulting.
Mr.Freedman made a presentation to the Board,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling
of October 16, 1997;he stated that,since the petition was filed,his client has acquired the property. The title is now
held in the name of Missner,Hastings,LLC,an Illinois limited liability company.
In answer to a question from Trustee Glover,Mr.Freedman stated that there will not be a stagnant water problem,
and the Village Engineer indicated that this variation is one which is quite commonly given.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Freedman stated that they have no control over the cellular
tower; it must remain with the property as long as the tenant exercises the options in the lease. Mr.Raysa noted that
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this is addressed on Page 17 of the Annexation Agreement. Mr.Freedman stated that he will ask the tenant if the
tower can be removed,but he does not expect a positive answer.
At 8:40 P.M.,President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until the ordinances are considered later on in the
meeting.
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.
Trustee Reid recused himself from voting on Ordinance#97-78,Sign Code Varaince. Moved by Hendricks,
seconded by Glover to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#97-75-General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds
Motion to approve Ordinance#97-75,Authorizing and providing for the call and redemption of certain outstanding
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds dated December 15, 1989 of the Village of Buffalo Grove and for
giving notice of such call.
ORDINANCE#97-76-Sign Code Variance
Motion to approve Ordinance#97-76,Approving a Variance to Section 14.20.010 of the Sign Code allowing the
installation of a ground sign at the corner of IL Route 22 and Apple Hill Ct. North to identify the Mirielle
Subdivision.
ORDINANCE#97-77-Sign Code Variance
Motion to approve Ordinance#97-77,Approving a Variance to Section 14.20.010 of the Sign Code allowing for a
ground sign for Hosanna Church,a tenant of the Village Baptist Church at 385 S. Buffalo Grove Road.
ORDINANCE#97-78-Sign Code Variance
Motion to Approve a Variance to Section 14.20.010 of the Sign Code allowing for a ground sign for Kingswood
Methodist Church,401 W. Dundee Road.
ORDINANCE#97-79-Sign Code Variance
Motion to Approve Ordinance#97-79,Approving a Variance to Section 14.20.010 of the Sign Code allowing for a
ground sign for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 15 Port Clinton Rd.
FIRE TRAINING SIMULATOR STRUCTURE
Motion to Approve a bid Rejection-Fire Training Simulator Structure.
CHEVY CHASE BUSINESS PARK LOT 3.BLDG. 4
Motion to Approve a Development Improvement Agreement and Attending Conditions-Chevy Chase Business
Park Lot 3,Building 4.
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MIRIELLE DEVELOPMENT
Motion to Approve a Plat of Resubdivision-Mirielle Development.
INSIGNIA POINT
Motion to Approve a Plat of Subdivision,Development Improvement Agreement and Attending Conditions-
Insignia Point.
CONXUS COMMUNICATIONS-Aesthetics
Motion to approve the Appearance Commission Recommendation:Conxus Communications shed,233 N. Main St.
WILD OATS MARKET-Aesthetics
Motion to approve the Appearance Commisison Recommendation:Wild Oats Market,764 s. Buffalo Grove Rd.-
Roof and sign colors.
PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER HVAC-Approval of Bid
Motion to approve the Bid Waiver for Engineering Services-Public Service Center HVAC replacement and
entilation improvements.
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#97-80-MISSNER PROPERTY
Moved by Reid,seconded by Rubin,to pass Ordinance#97-80,approving an Annexation Agreement for the
Missner Property,Hastings Drive north of Chevy Chase Business Park West.
Mr.Raysa stated that the Annexation Agreement which was presented at the Public Hearing was entitled Missner
Developer Corporation, nine-acre parcel on Hastings Drive/Lane North of Chevy Chase Business Park-West;the
original document was dated 10/16/97,with a supplemental draft dated 10/17/97.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-81-MISSNER PROPERTY
Moved by Reid,seconded by Rubin,to pass Ordinance#97-81,annexing the Missner Property to the Village of
Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Mareinthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-82-MISSNER PROPERTY
Moved by Reid,seconded by Rubin,amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Buffalo
Grove as it concerns the Missner Property. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-83-PROPANE TANK STORAGE
Mr.Balling reviewed the ordinance,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him of October 17, 1997.
Jeff Lundgren,manager of Strathmore Pharmacy,has asked if the product could be displayed at the rear of his store;
he stated that if it was strictly a safety issue and the Board did not want the product displayed at all,he would
understand.
Trustee Rubin thanked Mr.Lundgren for the manner in which he presented his request;he asked staff to investigate
whether or not Mr.Lundgren's request is feasible.
Trustee Braiman raised a concern with allowing Mr.Lundgren's request because of the possibility of other strip
centers making the same request.
Trustee Hendricks agrees with Trustee Braiman,and wants the opinion of the Fire Marshall with regard to safety.
Trustee Reid also thanked Mr.Lundgren for the manner of his presentation;his concern is what the Village would
be allowing in the B-2 and B-3 district
Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#97-83,amending Chapter 17.44 of the Buffalo Grove
Zoning Ordinance concerning outside display and storage of liquefied petroleum gasses(including propane)in
Business Districts,subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Reid thanked the staff for getting this to the Board;he believes this addresses the immediate issue,but he
believes the overall issue of outside display needs to clarified.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr.Brimm made reported on the FY 1997-1998 Capital Improvement Plan,which is intended to bring closure to
the current five-year CIP which was approved by the Board in November of 1996;details of his report are contained
in his memo to Mr.Balling of October 8, 1997.
Mr.Balling commented on several of the projects. Discussion by the Board followed.
Mr.Balling stated that all comments made tonight will be discussed at the Finance Committee meeting,and
`./ recommendations will be presented by staff to the Board.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Pending Litigation, Collective
Bargaining and Executive Meeting Minutes. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 8:58 P.M. At 9:50 P.M.,it was moved by Reid,seconded by Hendricks,
to return to the Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
�•/ Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
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