1997-11-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10130
11/17/97
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.NOVEMBER 17.1997
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,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;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Police Chief McCann;Carmen
Molinaro,Director of Golf Operations;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the November 3, 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#850
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#850. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Reid,to approve Warrant#850 in the amount
of$3,224,531.74,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.
CITIZEN'S AWARD
President Mathias read asked Charlotte Drolet to come forward;he read a review of her actions which helped save
the life of a man trapped in an automobile which went off the road and into a pond;he presented her with a plaque
and extended thanks and appreciation on behalf of the Village and the Police Department;she was then
congratulated by the audience and the Board.
LIOUOR VIOLATIONS
President Mathias noted that there were no liquor violations during the recent sweep of licence holders by the Police
Department.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
President Mathias noted that the Public Works Department was successful in obtaining a grant from the federal
government for a highway safety project concerning the replacement of worn and damaged traffic control signage.
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PACE
President Mathias reported on the possibility of the termination of the 691 bus route,and what the Village is doing
in attempting to halt that cancellation.
POLICE DEPARTMENT SAFETY AWARD
Mr.Balling reviewed the 1st place award won by Buffalo Grove in the International a Association of Chief's of
Police Chiefs Challenge,details of which are contained in Roger Sweet's letter to Chief McCann of October 7,
1997. Mr.Balling then presented the award to Chief McCann,who was congratulated by the audience and the
Board.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for October, 1997;there were no questions on same.
SAVED BY THE BELT AWARDS
Chief McCann introduced the Saved by the Belt Awards,and also introduced Sgt. Steve Husak,Officer Jim Nelson
and Officer Nelson Lampert.
Sgt.Husak presented a synopsis of several incidents where residents were saved from serious injury during a traffic
accident when they were wearing their seat belts;each of the residents involved in the incidents came forward and
was presented with a certificate from the Police Department.
Officer Lampert then introduced the winners of the Buffalo Grove Police Department's coloring contest for K-3
students;the winners were also presented with$100 Savings Bonds.
PUBLIC HEARING-AMOCO OIL COMPANY ANNEXATION
President Mathias opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 P.M.and read from the Notice of Public Hearing which was
published in the Daily Herald on November 1, 1997.
Mr.Balling reviewed the proceedings on this property to date;the Village of Wheeling has this item on its agenda
for tonight's Wheeling Village Board Meeting,which means that the earliest that it can be brought before the
Village of Buffalo Grove is at the December 1, 1997 Regular Meeting.
At 7:55 P.M.,President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until the December 1, 1997 Regular Board Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING-SHELL/McDONALD'S
President Mathias opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 P.M.and read from the Notice of Public Hearing which was
published in the Daily Herald on November 1, 1997.
President Mathias and Mr.Balling reviewed the request of the developer to postpone an appearance before the
Board until December 15, 1997 at the earliest. Details regarding this proposal are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to
Mr.Balling of November 13, 1997.
At 7:59 P.M.,President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until December 15, 1997.
OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
David Mattis, 1463 Chase Court,stated a concern regarding the resurfacing on cul-de-sacs inside The Crossings;he
stated that there are no curbs after the resurfacing and stated that this will be a problem with water run-off,and
especially during the winter with snow plowing. Mr.Balling will review this will Mr.Kuenkler and present a report
to the Board and Mr.Mattis.
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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;it was requested that Item XI.,C.be removed from the Consent
Agenda.. President Mathias then read a brief synopsis of each item on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#97-90-Liquor Controls
Motion to approve Ordinance#97-90,Amending Chapter 5.2,Liquor Controls Ordinance,allowing for a Class D
Liquor License for the Silver Spoon Emporium, 136 McHenry Rd.
ORDINANCE#97-91-LiquorControls
Motion to approve Ordinance#97-91,Amending Chapter 5.2,Liquor Controls Ordinance allowing for a Class B
Liquor License at Cigar Exchange International,Ltd. 470 Half Day Rd.
RESOLUTION#97-38-Tax
Motion to approve Resolution#97-38,Regarding Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax Distribution, 1997.
RESOLUTION#97-39-Lake County Tax
Motion to approve Resolution#97-39,Requesting the County of Lake Not to Collect the Loss in Collection on
Taxable Property in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
RESOLUTION#97-40 Cook County Tax
Motion to approve Resolution#97-40,Requesting the County of Cook Not to Collect the Loss in Collection on
Taxable Property in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
GOLF CARS-Award of Contract
Motion to approve an Award of Contract-Golf Cars for the Buffalo Grove Golf Club to Boylan Sales,Inc.
TIF REPORT
Motion to Accept the Annual Tax Increment Financing District report.
METRA STATION WARMING SHELTER-Aesthetics
Motion to Accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation:Metra Station Warming Shelter.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-93-TAX LEVY
Mr.Brimm made a presentation on the Property Tax Levy Ordinance,Calendar 1997,details of which are contained
in his memo to Mr.Balling of September 24, 1997.
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Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Reid,to pass Ordinance#97-93,approving the Levy and Collection of Taxes
for the Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 1997 and ending April 30, 1998. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
INDIAN CREEK SUBDIVISION
Mr.Balling presented a follow-up report on the problems which have recently been noted at the Indian Creek
Subdivision.
Trustee Reid stated that,regarding Lot#13,he believes it is appropriate to get the sidewalk put in as soon as
possible;he believes that Mr. Schwartz should be advised that,when the lot is developed and the sidewalk has to be
replaced, it is to be at his expense. Trustee Reid also stated that,since so much time has been spent on this topic, it
would be beneficial to all concerned to have further reports handled in a written manner.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
Trustee Braiman identified and thanked all members of the Economic Development Task Force for the time and
effort they spent on this committee.
Mr. Szymborski reviewed the background of the Economic Development Task Force,and presented the fmal report
of the committee,details of which are contained in his report to the Board of November 5, 1997.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to accept the report of the Economic Development Task Force and direct
staff to initiate the work plan. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias read and presented Commendations to those members present,and directed Mr.Balling to deliver
the Commendations to other members of the Task Force.
SIX MONTH FINANCIAL STATUS
Mr.Brimm presented the six-month fmancial report for FY 1997-1998,details of which are contained in his memo
to Mr.Balling of November 5, 1997.
FY 1996-97 FINANCIAL AUDIT
Mr.Brimm presented FY 1996-1997 financial audit for acceptance,details of which are contained in his memo to
Mr.Balling of October 31, 1997.
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to accept the FY 1996-1997 Financial Audit,with special thanks to Mr.
Brimm for a job well done. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
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EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover, to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Collective Bargaining and
Personnel Matters.. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 8:35 P.M. At 9:07 P.M.,it was moved by Reid,seconded by Glover,to
return to the Regular Meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-92-COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Moved by Reid,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#97-92,authorizing the Village Manager to enter into a
Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighter/Paramedic Association,IAFF
Local 3177. 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 9:08 P.M.
anet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS / AY OF ?C Y, 1997.
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