1995-12-11 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 9830
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:32 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: Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Raysa,
Village Attorney; William Brimm, Finance Director; Phil Versten, Administrative
Assistant; Rob Giddens, MIS Director; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Ray Rigsby,
Superintendent of Public Works; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the December 4,
1995 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks,
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #804
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #804. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to
approve Warrant #804 in the amount of $2,247,886.14 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.
CATS
President Mathias reported on a recent CATS meeting dealing with the issue of
train whistle blowing.
KID'S CHOICE CHILD CARE CENTER
Trustee Hendricks made a motion to reconsider Kid's Choice in the Buffalo Grove
Town Center in light of the fact that the developer is in possession of new
information with regard to the safety of the proposal, details of which are
contained in Mr. Schwartz' letter to Mr. Balling of December 5, 1995; Trustee
Braiman seconded the motion.
Trustee Rubin stated that he will again support the use at this site since it is
an allowable use in the Town Center; he believes the site being proposed is
probably the best site; he still does not believe that this should be a permitted
use in the Town Center; he believes that KinderCare has researched and has
experience with the safety in these types of situations; he is always hesitant
to vote against the recommendation of an advisory board.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, President Mathias.
NAYS: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Glover
Motion declared carried.
The subject will appear on the January 8, 1996 agenda.
ROUTE 53
Trustee Reid reported on the Corridor Council with regard to the Route 53
extension; the Public Hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 26, 1996 at
the Holiday Inn in Mundelein, and he encouraged residents to attend and become
informed; IDOT has provided a video tape which will be shown describing the
process of the environmental impact statement.
HOLIDAY WISHES
Trustee Marienthal wished all Village residents a safe and happy holiday season.
RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES COMMISSION
Trustee Rubin stated that the Residents for Disabilities Commission contacted him
with questions regarding the new theaters; he asked that Mr. Szymborski arrange
a meeting between the theater management and the Commission to address the
concerns of the Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING - FY1996 GOLF APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
President Mathias read from the Notice of Public Hearing published in the Daily
Herald on December 1, 1995, and opened the Public Hearing at 7:46 P.M.
Mr. Brimm made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in his
memo to Mr. Balling of December 5, 1995. There were no questions from the
audience or the Board.
At 7:48 P.M. , President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until January 8,
1996.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience; there were
none.
ORDINANCE #95-114
Mr. Brimm explained the tax abatements in this and the following eight
ordinances; details of these abatements are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling
of November 22, 1995.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #95-114, Abating a portion
of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series
1986 of 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.
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ORDINANCE #95-115
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #95-115, Abating a portion
of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series
1989 of 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.
ORDINANCE #95-116
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #95-116, Abating a portion
of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series
1992 of 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.
ORDINANCE #95-117
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #95-117, Abating a portion
of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series
1982 of 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.
ORDINANCE #95-118
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #95-118, Abating a portion
of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series
1984 of 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.
ORDINANCE #95-119
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #95-119, Abating a portion
of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series
1993-A of 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.
ORDINANCE #95-120
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #95-120 Abating a portion
of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series
1993-B of 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.
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ORDINANCE #95-121
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #95-121, Abating a portion
of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series
1994 of 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.
ORDINANCE #95-122
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #95-122, Abating a portion
of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series
1995 of 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.
BOZNOS PROPERTY
Mr. Szymborski introduced this item, and then asked for a presentation from the
developer.
Michael Sidebottom, Buffalo Grove Development, stated that they have listened to
comments from Trustees, and have made changes to their plan, details of which are
contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of December 8, 1995.
Don McKay reviewed the changes made in further detail, referring to the site
plan.
Trustee Glover stated that she was glad to see things moved around and decreasing
the number of units, as well as placing some of the open space internally; she
would like to see at least 90% of the units have a garage; she would like to see
two-car garages in the senior units and the townhouses; she would like to see
more overflow parking; she believes the plan still needs some design work, but
she believes they are heading in the right direction.
Trustee Marienthal shares many of Trustee Glover's concerns; he wants to make
sure all housing is in one school district; he questioned the street width, but
believes that can be worked out at the Plan Commission.
Trustee Reid questioned the number of parking spaces being planned; Mr. McKay
responded; Trustee Reid stated that he believes they need more parking, and
stated that there should also be two-car parking in all senior units. In answer
to a question from Trustee Reid, Mr. Sidebottom briefly outlined the construction
schedule. Trustee Reid stated that he wants to be sure the
retail/commercial/office is developed in concert with the rest of the
development.
Trustee Rubin stated that he is not ready to send this particular plan to the
Plan Commission; he would be more inclined to do so if the Sand & Gravel
development does come back with no residential; he thinks the developer is moving
in the right direction; he stated that it appears that the office/commercial is
being placed in District 103, and the residential would be placed in District
102; this plan is more acceptable than anything previously seen; he also believes
the plan is going in the right direction.
Trustee Braiman stated that he has many of the same concerns as Trustee Rubin,
however, he does not believe it is inappropriate to send this to the Plan
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Commission at this time; he does believe the plan has come a long way and is
moving in the right direction.
Kathy Balmonti, Vice President of District 102 School Board, thanked the Board
for their thoughtful comments about this plan; they are pleased to see the
reduction in units, but would like to see it reduced further; they are concerned
about the division of commercial and residential property between Districts 102
and 103; if they are to educate the children, they need the means to do so.
Gordon Kasper, is concerned about taxes and the possibility of new schools having
to be built; the tax impact on residents is becoming unmanageable.
Jodi Smith, Astor Place, stated concern about adding more children to Park
District programs, which are already overcrowded; she believes this project will
be a burden on the community.
Jan Stickel, a resident of District 103, is worried about the schools and parks
with regard to the tax cap; she also stated that families with children do live
in apartment complexes; she is concerned about the impact on the Police and Fire
Departments.
President Mathias stated that all questions being raised tonight should be
directed to the Plan Commission.
Martha Marks, Lake County Commissioner, commented on several things noted in the
plan, particularly the wetland area; she will bring representatives from the
Storm Water Management Commission to the Plan Commission meetings.
Trustee Reid reminded everyone that the Village of Buffalo Grove is one of the
co-signers of the Lake County Storm Water Management Plan, and cannot do anything
that would not fit within the Lake County Storm Water Management Plan.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Hendricks, to refer the Boznos Property, Milwaukee
Avenue at Aptakisic Road, to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 2 - Rubin, Braiman
Motion declared carried.
SEIGLE PROPERTY
Marc Schwartz, representing the petitioner, made a presentation to the Board
regarding the request of the petitioner, details of which are contained in Mr.
Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of December 7, 1995.
Trustee Reid stated that he believes this would be an excellent use for this
property; he did question the parking configuration for the property; Mr.
Schwartz responded.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to refer the request to re-zone the
Seigle Property from the B-4 District to the B-3 District, and amending the
Planned Unit Development Ordinance, 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.
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CUSTODIAL SERVICES - VILLAGE CAMPUS
Mr. Szymborski reviewed the proposal, details of which are contained in Mr.
Rigsby's memo to Mr. Balling of December 6, 1995.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to authorize bidding for custodial services for
Village campus buildings. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET
Mr. Rigsby reviewed the FY1996-97 Central Garage Operating Budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
et M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY M f OF % 19
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