1997-01-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9998
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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.JANUARY 6.1997
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. President Mathias introduced Boy Scout Troop 100 from
Twin Groves School who then led those present in the Pledge of 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;Phil Versten,Administrative
Assistant;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Glover to approve the minutes of the December 16, 1996 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#829
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#829. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Hendricks,to approve Warrant#829 in the
amount of$2,079,304.80,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.
NORTH CENTRAL MAYORAL TASK FORCE
President Mathias reported that the Task Force has discussed the possibility of passing a resolution asking the
Wisconsin Central Railroad Co. to cease blowing whistles through the North Central line between the hours of
10:30 p.m.and 5:30 a.m. Before taking a vote as a Task Force,the mayors of each community are asking for
direction from their Boards to vote for this resolution or not. It is not a mandatory ban,but requesting Wisconsin
Central to do it on a voluntary basis.
Lee Szymborski said the approach is to look at it from a corridor wide perspective. Some intersections in the towns
cross jurisdictions. The most effective way to undertake the issue is for all corridor towns to pass similar resolution.
Engineers could blow the whistle as they saw fit. Risk Management and the Wisconsin Central Railroad agreed
with the approach.
Trustee Reid asked what assurances the Village has that we will not be over exposed by recommending this
resolution? Mr.Raysa replied that no indemnity has been provided to any Village. No litigation has been filed in
regard to silencing whistles on other lines against a municipality. This plan would involve all Villages from
Antioch to Prospect Heights.
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Moved by Braiman,seconded by Hendricks,to direct President Mathias to vote"yes",asking the Wisconsin Central
Railroad Co. to cease blowing whistles through the North Central line between the hours of 10:30 p.m.and 5:30
a.m.at the next Mayoral Task Force Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES COMMISSION
President Mathias reported that the Commission for Residents with Disabilities has won a national award,placing
second place in the 1996 National Organization on Disability,given by United Parcel. The second place prize gives
our Commission$2000. At a February meeting,the award will be presented by a representative from United Parcel.
Mr.Balling congratulated Deborah Holm,President of the Commission,and Lee Szymborski who helped put
together the grant package.
Trustee Rubin acknowledged Mr. Szymborski for all his work and direction on the Commission,as well as to the
Commission members themselves.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DONOR COMMISSION
President Mathias requested the Board to concur with his appointment of Gary Novak to the Community Blood
Donor Commission. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Rubin to appoint Mr.Novak. Upon roll call,Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias recognized Mr.Novak in the audience and thanked him for his service to the community,as well
as Blood Donor Commission Chairman,Barb Spence who was also in the audience.
WASTE DISPOSAL SCHEDULE
President Mathias reminded residents that the pick-up dates may change beginning January 13, 1997.
TRAIN SCHEDULE
Trustee Marienthal announced a conductor had informed riders that additional trains will be added to the schedule
beginning in February. President Mathias explained that the Wisconsin Central was not able to make an official
announcement yet,but hoped it would occur.
VILLAGE MANAGERS REPORT
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OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Khalid Cosmo expressed his displeasure and that of several other residents concerning the Waste Management letter
stating that the second pick up of the week would only be available for an additional charge.
Gary Novak asked what was the Christmas tree pick up schedule. Mr Balling responded that it would begin the
week of January 13. The schedule would be published in the newsletter and is on the info line.
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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;there were no such requests. President Mathias then read a brief
synopsis of each item on the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#97-1 Sign Code Variance
Moved by Glover seconded by Hendricks,to approve Ordinance#97-1,Granting a Variance from Section
14.20.040 and 14.20.070 of the Buffalo Grove Sign Ordinance(Country Court Shopping Center, 125-165 W.
Dundee Rd..)-replaces existing sign. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-2-Sign Code Variance
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to approve Ordinance#97-2,Granting a Variance from Section
14.36.010 of the Buffalo Grove Sign Code for Plaza at Buffalo Grove,686-830 S.Buffalo Grove Rd..(Retains For
Lease sign). Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#97-1-Corporate Banking Resolution
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to approve Resolution#97-1,Approving a Corporate Banking
Resolution with LaSalle Bank NI.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
CONCORD GLEN SUBDIVISION-Certificate of Initial Acceptance
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to approve a Certificate of Initial Acceptance for the Concord Glen
Subdivision. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
CELLULAR ONE-Certificate of Initial Acceptance
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to approve a Certificate of Initial Acceptance for Cellular One,Lot 102
Klefstad First Subdivision. 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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MANCHESTER VILLAS-Certificate of Initial Acceptance
Moved bysecondedHendricks,
Glover, by Hendr cks,to approve a Certificate of Initial Acceptance for Manchester Villas.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
SCARSDALE DEVELOPMENT-Aesthetics
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to accept the Appearance Commission Approval: Scarsdale
Development Model#4105 for the Rolling Hills and Canterbury Subdivisions(materials&colors). Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
CONDELL MEDICAL BUILDING-Aesthetics
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to accept the Appearance Commission Approval: Condell Medical
Building, 150 Half Day Road-revised ground sign. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-3-Golf Course Funds Appropriations
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Marienthal,to pass Ordinance#97-3,An Ordinance Establishing Authorizing
Appropriations for the Village of Buffalo Grove Golf Club and Arboretum Golf Course Funds for the period of
January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-4-Health&Fitness Center and Extended Stay America Hotel
Mr.Balling introduced the subject,details of which can be found in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him dated December 26,
1996. Ordinance#97-4 contains basic terms of development;revisions proposed by Mr.Mays,attorney for the
petitioner, have been reviewed by Staff and Mr.Raysa who agree with the changes. Details can be found in Mr.
Mays fax to Mr.Raysa of January 6, 1997.
Ken Gorman,vice president of Power Hospital Fitness Group,gave an overview of the project. It will be a center
for rehabilitation,health education and medically supervised exercise. It is a 61,000 sq.foot two story building
situated on approximately 5 acres.The entire eleven acres will be subdivided into 3 parcels,Highland Park Health
and Fitness Center will be on the west and Extended Stay America will be on the east end and the third parcel will
be zoned industrial.
He described architecture,materials,elevations,aesthetics of the project.
Todd Turner,vice president of real estate of ESA Development gave an overview of the company and concept. It is
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designed to serve the out of town business person on a temporary work assignment and the person relocating into a
new market who needs a temporary place to stay. The rooms are set up for a longer stay containing a small kitchen
with appliances such as microwave. The concept will be beneficial to larger companies in the area who have groups
of employees coming in for training or from overseas who need to stay for a longer period of time.
Mr.Turner described the changes in the site plan and landscaping form the initial plan and the architecture and
materials of the three story building.
In answer to a question from Trustee Rubin,Mr.Turner stated the cost of a stay is$300-350 per week and$65-70
per night. They would be subject to the local Hotel Tax.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover to pass ordinance#97-4,An Ordinance Approving a Special Use in the
Industrial District for the Health and Fitness Center and Rezoning to the B-3 Planned Business Center District for
the Extended Stay America Hotel for the Corporate Grove,Lots 1-7(southwest corner Busch Parkway and
Milwaukee Avenue)pursuant to the memorandum of Robert Pfeil to William Balling dated December 26, 1996 and
the document attached dated January 6, 1997,with the modifications and changes as delineated by our counsel.
Trustee Braiman noted the Plan Commission vote of 5-2 in favor of the proposal. Commissioners were primarily
against the project because of the potential of deteriation of the hotel and the kitchen facilities and future of the use
of the building. Trustee Braiman believed that the use is what is important and looks to the Village staff for
compliance of building codes.
Trustee Reid asked for information of plans for the third parcel.
Trustee Rubin expressed his interest in a restaurant at the third site.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
President extended a welcome to the community to both new developers.
CORPORATE GROVE-Resubdivision Lots 1-7
Moved by Braiman seconded by Reid to approve Corporate Grove First Resubdivision(3 lots)from Lots 1-7,
subject to the Village's approval of the Declaration of Covenants.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#97-5-Telecommunications
Trustee Reid explained the refranchizing process. This Cable Communications Enabling ordinance is part one,
which sets forth the conditions under which a franchise would be granted. The franchise agreement would have to
comply with this. Details of this ordinance can be found in Phil Versten's memo to William Balling of December
26, 1996.
Phil Versten stated that this ordinance is an update of the ordinance passed in 1981 when cable television was first
enabled in the village. The update accounts for changes in technology and in the Federal regulatory law which have
taken place since then. The ordinance sets the ground work for competitive franchises in regard to cable t.v. in the
Village.
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This enabling ordinance specifically allows us not to grant an exclusive agreement with any company in the future.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to approve Ordinance#97-5,An Ordinance to Establish a Cable
Communication's Franchise for 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.
ORDINANCE#97-6-Raffles
Mr.Balling introduced the subject,details of which can be found in Mr.Brimm's memo to him of December 31,
1996. Moved by Rubin,seconded by Hendricks to pass Ordinance#97-6,an Ordinance Amending chapter 5.09,
Raffles,of the village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Trustee Braiman had concerns that the dollar amount of the prizes was sufficient to cover requests. He requested
that if the need to raise the prize limits arises,that the amounts be increased before requests are received.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#97-2-Edens Spur
Mr.Balling reviewed the background of the topic,having previously passed a resolution involving the Deerfield toll
plaza expansion. Every town in Vernon township will be passing a similar resolution showing the need for direct
access from Deerfield Road to the Edens spur. A survey of Buffalo Grove residents has shown overwhelming need
for some sort of access onto the spur. Resolutions from the Villages will be submitted to the tollway highway
authority.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Rubin,to pass Resolution#97-2,a Resolution Expressing Support of the Village
of Buffalo Grove for the Implementation of Alternative Access Facilities to and from the Edens Spur Tollway to
Mitigate the Impacts of the Elimination of Existing Access at Deerfield Road. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ASPEN HOMES(MUELLER FARM)-Pre-application
Bill Rotolo,President of Aspen Homes and contract purchaser,made a presentation to the Board. The property size
is eight acres;it has portions on the flood plain and is currently in unincorporated Lake County zoned Urban. It is
designated single family residential in Buffalo Grove's Comprehensive Plan. Details can be found in Mr.Pfeil's
memo to Mr.Balling on December 24, 1996.
Trustee Reid commented on the size of the lot forh a home with 3 car garages. Provisions for development of the
parcel on the north side of the property needs to be made at this time.
Trustee Rubin requested that School District#96 be made aware of the proposal. He feels Route 83 access would
be helpful.
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Trustee Marienthal is concerned about access onto Route 83. He suggested considering a R-3 zone from the
standpoint of the size of houses fitting onto the size of the lot.
Trustee Hendricks is not in favor of access onto Route 83 because it will create traffic problems. He is concerned
the use of the section on the north parcel since it is unfit for building.
Trustee Glover is concerned with Rt. 83 access becoming a cut through,but she feels without the access,it will be
difficult for the Fire Department to get into the subdivision quickly. The width of lot makes it difficult to build a
house with a three car garage.
Trustee Reid would like the Plan Commission to be involved with any plan the Park District may have to connect
the two parks using this parcel.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover to move to executive session to discuss employment matters. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 9:15 p.m. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m..
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,Seconded by Rubin to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
Jane L.Olson,Deputy Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF ;�1//....�.% , 1997.
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