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1995-08-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9767 8/21/95 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, AUGUST 21, 1995 CALL TO ORDER President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:44 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President Mathias; Trustees Rubin, Braiman, and Glover. Trustees Marienthal, Reid and Hendricks were absent. Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Rob Giddens, MIS Director; Frank Hruby, Director of Building & Zoning; Police Chief McCann; Fire Chief Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to approve the minutes of the August 7, 1995 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. WARRANT #796 Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #796. Moved by Glover, seconded by Braiman, to approve Warrant #796 in the amount of $944,116.61 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover, President Mathias NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION #95-57 - CHERYL WINSTEAD President Mathias read the proposed resolution, commending outgoing Buffalo Grove Days Chair, Cheryl Winstead, for service to the community, 1985-1995. Mrs. Winstead came forward and was congratulated by the audience and the Board. Mrs. Winstead commented on her years of service to the Village, and particularly thanked the Buffalo Grove Days Committee and all Village Departments for their outstanding assistance in putting on Buffalo Grove Days. President Mathias thanked Mrs. Winstead for all the years and countless hours that she had contributed to the success of Buffalo Grove Days. Trustee Rubin, on behalf of Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce, thanked Mrs. Winstead for her help to all of the organizations participating in Buffalo Grove Days; he stated that it has been a pleasure working with Mrs. Winstead and the Committee, and wished her well in her new venture. 9768 8/21/95 Also on a personal note, Trustee Glover, who has worked closely with Mrs. Winstead on the Committee, noted how much she has enjoyed working with Mrs. Winstead, and wished her good luck in the future. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution #95-57, commending outgoing Buffalo Grove Days Chair Cheryl Winstead for service to the community, 1985-1995. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. SPECIAL OLYMPICS President Mathias briefly explained this Commendation, and introduced Debbie Holm, Chairman of the Commission for Residents with Disabilities. Ms. Holm thanked Sgt. Balinski and the Buffalo Grove Police Department for helping to coordinate the Special Olympic Torch Run through the Buffalo Grove area, thereby increasing the knowledge of Special Olympics, which is allowing people with disabilities to do what everyone else can do. Trustee Rubin, as a parent of a special needs child, stated that he has been in the audience watching as the officers marched into the auditorium, and the expressions on the faces of the children at that time are unforgettable; he pointed out that officers donate their time to this cause, and thanked the officers on behalf of the children and their parents. Chief McCann noted that he is very proud to be associated with the men and women of the Buffalo Grove Police Department in their efforts for Special Olympics. Sgt. Balinski thanked Ms. Holm and stated that it is a privilege and a pleasure for the members of the Police Department to be associated with the Special Olympics; the expressions on the faces of the participants make it all worthwhile. Sgt. Balinski thanked the members of the Police Department that take part in Special Olympics, and introduced and asked the following personnel to come forward: Officer Tim Gretz, Cheryl Knight, General Service Office Lisa Rutz, General Service Officer Patrick Gara, Ann Cameron Mikol, Corporal Jim Newton, Officer James Yester, Corporal Steve Husak; he also asked Chief McCann to come forward, and thanked him for his support, because participation would not be possible without that support. Sgt. Balinski thanked everyone involved in this venture, and thanked the Village Board for their support. President Mathias thanked Sgt. Balinski and all those involved, and noted that a Commendation will be forwarded to the Buffalo Grove Police Department. BUFFALO GROVE BLOOD DONOR COMMISSION Barbara Spence, Chairman of the Blood Donor Commission, stated that tonight's purpose is to recognize donors to the Buffalo Grove Blood Donor Commission blood Li drives; she then introduced Ellen Abrahamson, LifeSource representative. Ms. Abrahamson thanked the Board for allowing tonight's presentation; she then presented Certificates of Achievement and multi-gallon donor pins. Ms. Abrahamson noted that there are 22 award recipients, one of which, John Welker, has achieved the six-gallon level; two, Elliott Hartstein and Evelyn Depatis have donated four gallons; and 19 donors have reached the three-gallon level, Peter Bandmemer, Thomas Brennen, Wanda Burns, David Cohen, Robert Eaman, Robin Ellen, Rhoda Fierstein, Sally Futrell, Martha Gottleib, Michael Karch, Robert Livingston, Lester Lobel, Connie Mitchell, William Reid, Janet Schotz, iI 9769 8/21/95 Jacqueline Sell, David Sknersky, Joann Smith, Daniel Waddell. John Welker challenged everyone to be at the Alcott Center on Saturday, September 2, 1995 between 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. to donate a pint of blood; there are very few restrictions, and it takes very little time and is very worthwhile. President Mathias read a note from Mr. Hartstein thanking the Blood Donor Commission for the time and effort they put into the Blood Drives, and also urged residents to contribute. Ms. Abrahamson stated that the above donors have contributed a total of 609 pints of blood, each of which can help 3-4 people. STRATHMORE SHOPPING CENTER On behalf of Trustee Reid, Trustee Braiman asked about the status of the Strathmore Shopping Center fence; Mr. Hruby responded, stating that a building permit has been applied for to build a fence on the south side of the shopping center, but the hermit has not yet been approved. BUSCH/WEILAND ROAD WIDENING Trustee Glover asked if any information has gone out to the businesses affected by the Busch/Weiland widening; Mr. Balling stated that written notification has not yet been sent out; Mr. Szymborski stated that a construction calendar is being put together, which will include notification of residents and businesses 1 in the immediate area. COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM Mr. Balling reviewed the Employee Computer Purchase Program, details of which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of August 14, 1995. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to concur with the Employee Computer Purchase Program, as outlined by Mr. Balling. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover, President Mathias NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. MANAGEMENT REPORT Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report for July, 1995; there were no questions on same. PUBLIC HEARINGS - ICE PARTNERS AND WEINER PROPERTY At 8:16 P.M. , President Mathias re-opened the Public Hearings for the Ice J Partners and the Weiner property, both of which are continued from August 7, v 1995. Mr. Balling presented an update on this item, and recommended that the Public Hearing be continued until the September 11, 1995 Board Meeting. At 8:18 P.M. , President Mathias continued the Public Hearings on the Ice Partners and the Weiner Property until the September 11, 1995 Board Meeting. 9770 8/21/95 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. It was requested that Item XI. K. be removed from the Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE 95-79 - Liquor Controls Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-79, Repealing a Class B liquor license for Tatami Japanese restaurant. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover, President Mathias NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #95-80 - Traffic Sign Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-80, Amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code repealing a designation of No Parking near Meridian School. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover, President Mathias NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #95-81 - Recoupment Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-81, Providing for the recoupment of advances for construction of a sanitary sewer on IL Route 22 - Town & Country Homes. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover, President Mathias NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #95-82 - Traffic Sign Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-82, Amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code designating No Parking on portions of Bernard Drive. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover, President Mathias NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #95-83 - Sign Ordinance Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-82, Granting a variance from Section 14.36.010 of the Buffalo Grove Sign Ordinance - Chatham East and Chatham Place condominiums. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 9771 8/21/95 AYES: 4 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover, President Mathias NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION #95-58 - Finance Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #95-58, For a cash account authorizing resolution - Prudential Securities. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ASBURY DRIVE - Certificate of Acceptance & Approval Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to approve a Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Asbury Drive parking lot addition. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. PRAIRIE PLACE - Plat of Subdivision, DIA Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to approve a Final Plat of Subdivision, Development Improvement Agreement and attending conditions - Prairie Place. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. CITIBANK - Aesthetics Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation: Citibank, 105 W. Dundee Road - Sign band. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. LASALLE BANK - Aesthetics Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation: LaSalle Bank, 1300 N. ARlington Heights Road - Sign face changes. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. 9772 8/21/95 FENCE - 3031 CYPRESS COURT Mr. Balling reviewed this situation, details of which are contained in Mr. Hruby's memo to Mr. Szymborski of August 17, 1995. Lengthy discussion took place as to the definitions of, and distinction between, a hot tub and a pool. Trustee Rubin stated that, based on what the Board has heard tonight, and the fact that staff has already stated that their interpretation is that it is a swimming pool, he does not see any alternative but to direct staff to proceed and allow the fence. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to direct staff to proceed on the permit application and allow the perimeter/boundary fence. After further discussion, Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, President Mathias NAYS: 1 - Glover ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Glover, to direct staff to prepare revision to the fence ordinance separating out hot tubs or similar type items, taking into account language definitions available from other municipalities wherein it is closer to the structure and not a perimeter fence similar to the language that Frank Hruby has previously circulated by memo. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. UTILITY BILLING PROCESSING Mr. Balling explained this proposal, details of which are contained in Mr. Brim's memo to him of August 17, 1995; Mr. Brimm also added some comments regarding this proposal. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to approve a Production Agreement with Third Millennium Associates, Inc. for revised utility billing processing, contingent upon final language acceptable to Mr. Brimm and Mr. Raysa regarding cancellation in Section 9 of the agreement. Mr. Raysa suggested that the waiver of bid be placed on the Consent Agenda for the next meeting when all Trustees are present. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to table this motion until September 11, 1995. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: �•/ AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of approving the concept subject to the passing of the motion at the next meeting; "NO" indicates opposition: ^ 8/21773 /95 YES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NO: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks NORTHWEST WATER COMMISSION Mr. Balling explained this request, details of which are contained in Mr. Hruby's memo to Mr. Szymborski of August 15, 1995. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to approve fee waiver request for Kovilic Construction Co. , contractors for the Northwest Water Commission. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 0 - None NAYS: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. EXECUTIVE MEETING Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Collective Bargaining. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks Motion declared carried. The Board moved to Executive meeting from 9:10 P.M. until 9:26 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 9:26 P.M. Za4A-1-\11 . &(-(424:€4-1. et M. Sirabian, Village Clerk APPROVED..-BY ME THIS DAY 11 [fit/L , 1995. � r a President