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1995-09-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9782 9/18/95 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, SEPTEMBER 18, 1995 CALL TO ORDER President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President Mathias; Trustees Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks and Glover. Trustee Marienthal arrived at 7:40 P.M. Also present were: William Brimm, Acting Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Ed Schaar, Deputy Building Commissioner; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to approve the minutes of the September 11, 1995 Special Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal Motion declared carried. WARRANT #798 Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #798. Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #798 in the amount of $607,193.02 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal Motion declared carried. WISCONSIN CENTRAL COMMUTER STATION President Mathias reported that the groundbreaking for the Wisconsin Central Commuter Station was held this past Thursday, and thanked the staff and all those involved in putting the ceremony together. BUFFALO GROVE DAYS President Mathias appointed Ron Dettmann as the new Chairman of the Buffalo Grove Days Committee. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to concur with President Mathias' appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal Motion declared carried. Trustee Marienthal arrived at this time. 9783 9/18/95 GAMING TAX REVENUE President Mathias summarized a gaming tax revenue sharing program proposed by the Village of Rosemont; he pointed out that the portion of the revenue eligible to the Village of Buffalo Grove would only apply to the percentage of the population living in Cook County; he asked for direction from the Board as to whether or not he should vote in favor of this proposal with regard to the Northwest Municipal Conference participation; he also asked for direction from the Board as to whether or not the Village of Buffalo Grove should participate in the revenue sharing. Trustee Reid stated that the Village has a responsibility to take a position as a community of Buffalo Grove without separating Cook and Lake counties. Trustee Rubin stated that it does not make sense to separate Cook and Lake counties; he suggested that the Village not discuss this any further until a report is received from the Northwest Municipal Conference Committee. Trustee Braiman supports this in concept, but he also is concerned about the Village being unable to support any other community in a similar endeavor if we support the Village of Rosemont, thereby limiting the opportunity for the Village of Buffalo Grove; he also would be looking to increase the portion of revenue for the Village to make it more along population lines. Trustee Hendricks agrees with Trustee Braiman, but he also would not want to see Lake County Buffalo Grove deprived, and he believes the population of the Village of Buffalo Grove should be recognized as 41,000 rather than 15, 000. Trustee Reid stated that he agrees with Trustee Braiman, and if the Village of Buffalo is only going to be able to participate to the extent of the Cook County population, then the Village should not be precluded from supporting a similar activity in the other jurisdiction. President Mathias stated that there will be more investigation by the Village Attorney and staff, and this matter will be deferred to a future Board meeting prior to the meeting of the Conference in October. MANAGEMENT REPORT Mr. Brimm noted the submittal of the Management Report for August, 1995; there were no questions on same. PUBLIC HEARING - WHEELING PARK DISTRICT President Mathias opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 P.M. ; he read from the Notice of Public Hearing which was published in the Daily Herald on September 2, 1995; he then swore in Karop Bavougian, Wheeling Park District Director, and Mark Harrison, Wheeling Park District, to give testimony. Mr. Bavougian then introduced the of the Wheeling Park District Board members. Mr. Harrison made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Brimm of September 18, 1995. As part of his presentation, Mr. Harrison referred to Exhibit A - Aerial Photograph; Exhibit B - Detail Site Plan; Exhibit C - Floor Plan; Exhibit D - Elevations; and Exhibit E - Landscape Plan. President Mathias asked if there were any other public agencies or members of the audience wishing to speak; there were none. 9784 9/18/95 Trustee Glover stated a concern with the odd shape of the parcel; she asked what the benefit versus the cost this proposal would have for the residents of Buffalo Grove; her original understanding was that this was a maintenance facility for the golf course, and now it appears that it is to be a maintenance facility for the entire Wheeling Park District. Mr. Bavougian responded to Trustee Glover's concerns. Trustee Hendricks stated that, in the spirit of being good neighbors, he would look favorably on this annexation, but he takes exception to the reference in Mr. Bavougian's letter which states that the Village of Wheeling is very proud of the Wheeling Golf Course which is a part of Wheeling, when, in fact, the Chevy Chase Golf Course can only be a part of Buffalo Grove. Mr. Bavougian apologized for any misunderstanding, but he only intended to convey the symbolic meaning that the Chevy Chase Golf Course holds for the Village of Wheeling. Trustee Braiman again stated that it is a problem to him that the golf course cannot be incorporated as an entire parcel, since it can never be incorporated into Wheeling. Mr. Bavougian stated that this facility has been associated with Wheeling for many years, and it would be a symbolic loss to the Wheeling residents if it were no longer associated with them. Trustee Braiman stated that this a definite disadvantage to the Village of Buffalo Grove in that there is no tax revenue, but services are required; he would like to see some monetary benefit to Buffalo Grove residents either through residential rates at functions or perhaps residential rates at the water park. Mr. Bavougian stated that he has always extended the offer of assistance in any way needed by the Village of Buffalo Grove in the spirit of cooperation. In answer to a question from Trustee Rubin, Mr. Bavougian stated that he is not aware of any emergency calls that have been made to that location. Trustee Rubin stated that he is more than willing to proceed on this with the acceptance of Mr. Bavougian's offer to broach to his Board possible benefits to the Village of Buffalo Grove, but without it being a condition of the annexation; he stated that he is most appreciative of the assistance that has been granted to Buffalo Grove in the past. Trustee Reid stated that he believes it would be a major benefit to have the facility contain a sprinkler system, whether it is a requirement or not, and he would like to see that as one of the requirements, particularly since it is located so far away from any fire station; he believes this would be an opportunity for the Village of Buffalo Grove to extend a hand of cooperation to the Village of Wheeling. Trustee Marienthal stated that, if this annexation is approved, the facility would receive a higher fire rating; he asked if the 8' fence could be turned to face more toward the maintenance building rather than the street for aesthetic reasons; he also asked if the fence needs to be 8' rather than 6' or 7' . Mr. Harrison explained the reason for the current placement of the fence, and stated that they will explore Trustee Marienthal's suggestion. With regard to opening up the water park to Buffalo Grove residents, Mr. Bavougian stated that the facility was designed for a population of 30, 000; by more than doubling the potential traffic at the facility, it presents a health, safety and welfare issue. President Mathias swore in Greg Klatecki, President of the Wheeling of Park Board, to give testimony. Mr. Klatecki stated that the Wheeling Park District should pick up any overriding costs uniquely attrib uted y attr d to this facility. 9785 9/18/95 Mr. Raysa will research the possibility of including the assessment of uniquely attributable costs in the annexation agreement. Trustee Braiman questioned whether it would be possible for the golf course to keep its Wheeling address even if it were to be annexed to Buffalo Grove. Mr. Brimm responded to Trustee Braiman's suggestion. Trustee Reid stated that long time Buffalo Grove residents can understand exactly how the residents of Wheeling would feel if Chevy Chase were to be annexed to Buffalo Grove, since those residents were recipients of mail addressed to "Wheeling, Illinois" for many years; the section of Milwaukee Avenue where Chevy Chase is located has always been associated with the Village of Wheeling. President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until the ordinances are considered later on in the agenda. 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. , C. be removed from the Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE #95-89 - Traffic sign Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to pass Ordinance #95-89, Amending Title 10 of the Bufflao Grove Municipal Code providing a stop sign at Brandywyn Lane and Meridian Way. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. AMERICAN RED CROSS - Fee Waiver Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, tp approve the Fee Waiver for coin operated vending machines for the American Red Cross, requested by F & D Vending. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #95-90 - WHEELING PARK DISTRICT Moved by Glover, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-90, approving an Annexation Agreement for the Chevy Chase Maintenance Building, Wheeling Park District, Johnson Drive/Northgate Parkway, subject to Mr. Raysa checking into whether it is possible to incorporate uniquely attributable costs into the annexation agreement, and also that the building have a sprinkler system. Mr. Raysa stated that the Annexation Agreement before the Board tonight is the one attached to Mr. Pfeil's memo of September 18, 1995, dated 9/18/95 in the upper left-hand corner, Chevy Chase Maintenance Facility, Wheeling Park District. 9786 9/18/95 Mr. Bavougian stated that they will agree to a sprinkler system; they will look into moving the fence; they will do their best to minimize the solid maze of fencing. Trustee Reid stated that he does not see the necessity for moving the fence; he believes the plan as it is drawn is what he would prefer; he believes there would be some advantages to having that type of a barrier. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of Trustee Marienthal's suggestion; "NO" indicates favor of keeping the fencing as is: YES: Marienthal NO: Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover, to table the motion. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 2 - Braiman, Glover NAYS: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks Motion defeated. Trustee Rubin stated that it is his understanding that the Wheeling Park District is going to discuss with staff opportunities for additional benefits to Buffalo Grove residents, basically during Buffalo Grove Days, possibly resident rates during Buffalo Grove Days at the water park and/or Chevy Chase; this is not part of the motion, but he understands that there will be discussions. Trustee Reid stated that, during Buffalo Grove Days, it is extremely difficult for golfers to get into the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, so he would encourage the Wheeling Park District to look at a way of cooperating in possibly allowing resident rates for Buffalo Grove residents at Chevy Chase; he believes the communities need to find a way to extend a hand to each other. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks, President Mathias NAYS: 2 - Braiman, Glover Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #95-91 - WHEELING PARK DISTRICT Moved by Glover, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-91, annexing certain territory to the Village of Buffalo Grove - Chevy Chase Maintenance Building, Wheeling Park District. Mr. Raysa pointed out that the correct amount of acreage being discussed tonight is 1.622 acres. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 2 - Braiman, Glover Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #95-92 - WHEELING PARK DISTRICT Moved by Glover, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-92, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Buffalo Grove - Chevy Chase Maintenance Building, Wheeling Park District. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 9787 9/18/95 AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 2 - Braiman, Glover Motion declared carried. CHEVY CHASE MAINTENANCE BUILDING Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation for the Chevy Chase Maintenance Building, Wheeling park District - Full review: Elevations, materials, colors, landscaping and lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. President Mathias closed the Public Hearing at 8:57 P.M. , and welcomed the facility to the Village of Buffalo Grove. ORDINANCE #95-93 - FENCE CODE Moved by Glover, seconded by Hendricks, to pass Resolution #95-93, amending Chapter 15.20 of the Fence Code - Golf Course Lots. Lengthy discussion again took place regarding the definition of swimming pools/hot tubs, the safety afforded by locking covers on hot tubs, and whether or not fences should be allowed along the golf course. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Reid, Rubin, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 2 - Marienthal, Braiman Motion declared carried. TRAFFIC SIGNAL - DUNDEE ROAD/BGHS Mr. Brimm reviewed subject, details of which are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling of July 27, 1995. President Mathias stated that he met with Arlington Heights Village President Mulder and Buffalo Grove High School officials; Arlington Heights has agreed to pay their share of the study, but they have not agreed to pay for a portion of the traffic light; they will review the warrants and then bring it before their Board; the cost of the warrant study is approximately $1,500. Mr. Brimm stated that the engineer has been selected. Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman to authorize staff to enter into an agreement to authorize a traffic study on Dundee Road at Buffalo Grove High School, with the Village of Buffalo Grove share not to exceed one-third of the cost of the study. It was noted that there is a study currently being done at the intersection of Dundee and Old Arlington Heights Roads. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 9788 9/18/95 OKAMOTO CORPORATION Mr. Pfeil reviewed subject, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of September 14, 1995. Trustee Reid stated that he does not believe that a presentation is necessary; ` he believes the proposed screening is good. V Trustee Hendricks stated that he would like to suggest that the fence be 6' instead of the proposed 5' . Moved by Glover, seconded by Rubin, to refer the Okamoto Corporation, 1500 Busch Parkway Petition for Special Use in the Industrial District for an outdoor storage area to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Reid, seconded by Hendricks, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Ja M. Sirabian, Village Clerk APPROVED ME T OF 1995. 1 g President V