1996-05-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9900
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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, MAY 20, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:34 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, and Glover. Trustees Braiman and Hendricks were absent.
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;
Rob Giddens, MIS Director; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Police Chief
McCann; and Deputy Chief Voigt.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to approve the minutes of May 6, 1996
Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to approve the minutes of the May 13, 1996
Committee of the Whole Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #814
Mr. Brimm read Warrant #814. Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve
Warrant #814 in the amount of $2,319,523.76 authorizing payment of bills listed.
`./ Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
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TRUSTEE LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
President Mathias reviewed the new Trustee Liaison appointments for the upcoming
year, details of which are contained in Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of May
16, 1996.
COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENTS
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President Mathias reviewed the Commission re-appointments to be made, details of
which are contained in his memo to the Board of May 16, 1996.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to concur with President Mathias' re-
appointments to Commissions. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 19-25, 1996 as
National Public Works Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove; he then presented the
Proclamation to Mr. Kuenkler, who accepted on behalf of the Public Works
Department.
PROCLAMATION - STAND FOR CHILDREN DAY
President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring June 1, 1996 as Stand for
Children Day in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling presented the Management Report for April, 1996; there were no
questions on same.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
In lieu of the recent heavy rainfall, Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date
on how the Village sewer system is functioning, stating that, although the system
is being tested, it is holding up, which is a testimony to the standards that the
Village has applied through ordinances, and the design standards.
�./ Trustee Rubin stated that streets that are being redone at this time are all
dirt, and with all the rain, are extremely difficult to navigate; Mr. Kuenkler
responded that streets are pumped out every day, but staff will investigate to
see if it needs to be pumped more often.
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POLICE AWARDS
President Mathias presented a background of the Police Officer of the Year and
the Special Commendation Award, after which he introduced Tom Fitzgerald,
representing Amvets Post 255.
Mr. Fitzgerald read a biography of Corporal Steve Parkinson. Corporal Parkinson
came forward and was presented with a plaque in recognition of his Special
Commendation Award.
Mr. Fitzgerald read a biography of Officer Tom Reed. Officer Reed came forward
and was presented with a plaque in recognition of his Police Officer of the Year
Award.
President Mathias congratulated both men and expressed appreciation on behalf of
both the Village and the Board for their outstanding work.
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;
he then read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda; it was
requested that Item XI. , D. be removed from the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE #96-36 - Liquor Control
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #96-36, Amending Chapter
5.20 of the Liquor controls Ordinance granting a Class B license to Cigars
Exchange International and NA & EL, Inc. D/b/a Giordano's of Buffalo Grove. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-37 - Liquor Control
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to Amend Chapter 5.20 of the Liquor controls
Ordinance deleting Subsection G of 5.20.072. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
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AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #96-32 - Commuter Station Development Agreement
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Commuter
Station Development Agreement between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Metra.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
PRAIRIE GROVE DEVELOPMENT - Aesthetics
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Prairie Grove Development - New Model #3450, Imperial II. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
MELTING POT RESTAURANT - Aesthetics
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Melting Pot Restaurant, 1205 W. Dundee rd. . Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WEINER PROPERTY ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION - Trustees Deed
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept a Trustee's Deed for Roadway
Construction (Weiner Property) . Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WEINER PROPERTY PLAN OF ROADWAY & UTILITY EASEMENT
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept a Plan of Roadway and Public Utility
Easement (Weiner Property) . Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-38 - PARKCHESTER PARKING
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Mr. Balling reviewed the staff recommendations with regard to parking
restrictions on Parkchester Road and Horatio Boulevard, details of which are
contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to Mr. Balling of May 9, 1996.
Trustee Rubin stated that the Residents with Disabilities Committee informed him
that, although this park is designated by the Park District as being handicapped
accessible, there is no handicapped parking, and this needs to be addressed; he
will support the motion in the interim, but this issue must be addressed.
Trustee Reid asked if there has been any discussion with the Park District about
on-site parking since the last meeting; Mr. Balling responded. Trustee Reid
stated that even though the ordinance is set up to lapse in two years, he wants
to see this taken care of this year.
Trustee Glover agrees with Trustee Reid; she does not want to see this go past
the end of this summer.
Trustee Marienthal stated that this situation has to be resolved by the end of
this year.
Susan Todd, a resident of Parkchester, stated that she is in favor of the parking
lot; she believes it would be safer to prohibit parking on the east side of the
street. Mr. Balling and Mr. Kuenkler responded as to the reasons for the staff
recommendation.
Joe Novak, 400 Parkchester, reinforced that the most important issue is safety,
and stated that the parking restrictions are needed.
Brenda Clark stated that her house backs up to the baseball diamond, and if a
parking lot were put in, she would look right out her window at the parking lot;
she is concerned about crime if a parking lot is right there; she bought the
house knowing that there would be a park there, not a parking lot; she thinks the
parking lot would be a detriment to the community.
Deborah Holm, 515 Buckthorn Terrace, and Chairman of the Commission for Residents
for Disabilities, stated that there are some people who do not have a
"Handicapped" parking designation, but still have a very difficult time walking,
and the parking restrictions will require people to walk even further than they
currently do; she believes the only solution is to have a parking lot on site.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-38, amending Title 10
of the Municipal Code by designating No Parking on Parkchester Road and Horatio
Boulevard.
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Trustee Rubin wanted to make sure that staff understands that this is an interim,
not a permanent, solution.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #96-33 - EDENS SPUR
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed resolution, details of which are contained in
Mr. Boysen's memo to him of May 10, 1996.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #96-33, in support of
Access Ramps to and from the Edens Spur Tollway at Huehl Road. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
VOICE MAIL SYSTEM
Mr. Balling reviewed the status of the Voice Mail system.
Mr. Giddens explained how the system would work, details of which are contained
in his memo to Mr. Balling of May 15, 1996.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to proceed with purchase of a Voice Mail System
from Sound Incorporated at a cost not to exceed $59,920.00.
In answer to a questions from Trustee Reid, Mr. Balling explained why the amount
is over the budgeted amount, and how funds would be transferred.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
RELICS OF OLDE - SPECIAL USE
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposal by Linaya Hahn.
Linaya Hahn then explained the reason for her proposal and details of same which
are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of May 16, 1996.
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Lengthy discussion took place on exactly what activities will take place on the
premises: counselors will be trained at the facility; clients will be counseled
on the premises; a doctor will be at the facility on certain days; there will be
a great deal of phone work; it is anticipated that there will be very little
impact on the neighborhood; Ms. Hahn would live in the residence; there would be
the possibility of overnight housing for trainees/clients in the second building
`,/ on the premises; concern was expressed with regard to precedent setting; concern
was expressed for this type of facility in a residential area.
It was suggested that Ms. Hahn work with staff to answer questions raised tonight
before this proposal is brought back before the Board for possible referral to
the Plan Commission.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to move to Executive Meeting to discuss
Collective Bargaining and Pending Litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 8:48 P.M.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 9:31 P.M.
ORDINANCE #96-39 - FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC ASSOCIATION
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-39, approving a Letter
of Agreement between the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo Grove
Professional Firefighter/Paramedic Association, Local 3177, IAFF, AFL-CIO, CLC.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Braiman, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, I
%.,/ the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:32
P.M. ,^
Janet M. irabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME) THIS,-- 7 -\ DAY OF , 1996.
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