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1996-04-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9884 4/15/96 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, APRIL 15, 1996 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, Hendricks and Glover. Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Rob Giddens, MIS Director; Police Chief McCann; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Hendricks, to approve the minutes of April 1, 1996 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None i Motion declared carried. WARRANT #812 Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #812. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #812 in the amount of $2,432,223.98 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 #96-25 - REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX President Mathias reviewed and read Resolution #96-25. Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to pass Resolution #96-25, opposing Illinois Senate Bill 1463 which preempts Home Rule authority over the use of Real Estate Transfer Taxes. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Trustee Rubin referred to the Countryside article quoting Senator Peterson on this topic. Trustee Reid asked staff to research the increase in property tax which would be required to replace the Real Estate Transfer Tax. Trustee Braiman stated that it would be interesting to know what portion of the real estate taxes are required as a result of unfunded mandates coming from the Illinois Legislature. 9885 4/15/96 Present Mathias stated that, in addition to the revenue lost from the Real Estate Transfer Tax, revenue could be lost from unpaid bills left by the departing homeowner. Trustee Reid asked staff to calculate what the cost would be for outstanding charges which the Village would no longer be able to collect. Mr. Balling stated that staff would also report on the amount it would cost �./ should a collection agency be utilized. Trustee Glover stated that the transfer tax has not hurt the real estate market. There are more complaints from Lake County residents about the property taxes. She stated that her vote on the Resolution has more to do with the fact that the State Legislature is trying to usurp Home Rule authority, which was granted to elected officials through referendum. HOLOCAUST PROCLAMATION Trustee Rubin stated that a recent Holocaust Commemoration at his synagogue was opened with the reading of the Proclamation issued by the Village, and he thanked the Village for that Proclamation. POLICE HEADQUARTERS Mr. Balling presented a report recommending acceptance and approval as a minor change for the Police Station addition, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of April 11, 1996. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to approve changes providing for an addition to Police Headquarters as minor amendments. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. MANAGEMENT REPORT Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report for the month of March, 1996; there were no questions on same. E-MAIL Mr. Balling presented a status report on the availability of E-Mail throughout Village offices. Trustee Rubin stated that, when all systems are operational, Voice Mail and E- Mail numbers should be published in the Newsletter for use by residents. PUBLIC HEARING - FY 1996-97 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE President Mathias opened the Public Hearing at 7:58 P.M. , at which time he read the Notice of Public Hearing published in the Daily Herald on April 5, 1996. Mr. Brimm made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of March 25, 1996; he also presented a brief review of the entire budget process. President Mathias asked if there were any comments from other public agencies or the audience; there were none. �� �� �I I I I �I i I �� 9886 4/15/96 President Mathias closed the Public Hearing at 8:04 P.M. The Appropriation Ordinance will be before the Board for approval at the May 6, 1996 Regular Meeting. QUESTIONS 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; he then read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda; there were no such requests. ORDINANCE #96-28 - POLICE OFFICERS Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to pass ordinance #96-28, Revising Chapter 2.28 of the Municipal Code providing for part-time police officers. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #96-29 - ZONING VARIANCE Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Grant a Variance from Section 17.32.020 of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance permitting rear yard coverage to exceed 20A at 12 Newtown Ct. W. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #96-30 - SURPLUS PROPERTY Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Authorize the Disposal of Surplus Village Personal Property. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION #96-26 - I.P.B.C. Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to extend the period of participation in the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative for a period of 3 years. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION #96-27 - FINANCIAL SERVICES Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to allow for deposit accounts and other financial services with harris Bank Barrington, N.A. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 1 9887 1 4/15/96 AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION #96-28 - Personnel Rules Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Amend the Personnel Rules for the Village of Buffalo Grove.Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION #96-29 - 1996 STREET MAINTENANCE Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, For Improvement by Municipality Under the Illinois Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Resolution. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. CRACK FILLING, SEALING CONTRACT Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Authorize to Bid - Bikepath and Parking Lot Crack Filling and Sealing Maintenance Contract. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. CRATE & BAREL - AESTHETICS Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to accept the Appearance commission Recommendation: Crate & Barret, 225 N. McHenry Road. - New Signs and color of Front elevation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #96-31 - SHIRES HOMES Mr. Balling introduced the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of April 11, 1996. Marc Schwartz, attorney representing the developer, presented a brief background of this property, as well as a review of the number of units being proposed. Mr. Schwartz stated that they have reviewed the proposed ordinance and P.U.D. P.U.D.Agreement, and on behalf of the developer, they accept the P.U.D. ordinance as proposed. John Green, Groundwork, Ltd. , presented a brief overview of the Plan as proposed, reviewing the changes that have been made, and referring to the Preliminary Site Plan and a Facade Drawing. Mr. Green then answered questions from the Board. David Ayres, 901 Stratford Circle, stated that he believes the proposal is too large and too dense. 9888 4/15/96 Eleanor Hesse, 787 Beechwood, asked how many residents would live in this development; she also asked about park donations. Mr. Green responded to the questions asked by the residents. Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-31, approving a Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plan approval for Shires Homes, Dundee and Weidner Roads. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION #96-30 - BUSCH/WEILAND Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-30, approving Supplement No. 1 to the Design Engineers Agreement for the Busch/Weiland Roads intersection project, details of which are contained in Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of April 10, 1996. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 1996 SIDEWALK PROGRAM Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to award contract for the 1996 Villagewide Sidewalk Program, details of which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to Mr. Balling of April 9, 1996. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. TRAIN STATION FOOD VENDOR Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals for a Commuter Train Station Food Vendor, details of which are contained in Mr. Szymborski's memo to Mr. Balling of April 11, 1996. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. POLICE HEADQUARTERS Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to authorize staff to bid for Police Headquarters addition construction, details of which are contained in Mr. Weyrauch's memo to Mr. Balling of April 10, 1996. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. EXECUTIVE MEETING Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Pending Litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 9889 4/15/96 AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 8:49 P.M. l ' The Regular Meeting reconvened at 9:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. CC)): v ata Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk APPROVE Y E T DAY , 19 e i e