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1996-01-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9841 1/15/96 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 15, 1996 CALL TO ORDER President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:31 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: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Phil Versten, Administrative Assistant; Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. WARRANT #806 Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #806. Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #806 in the amount of $878,109.09, 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. 1996 GOALS STATEMENT President Mathias read his Goals Statement for 1996 dated January 10, 1996. ADOPT-A-HYDRANT President Mathias reviewed the Village's Adopt-A-Hydrant program, and clarified some misconceptions that have been noted. WISCONSIN CENTRAL TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWING President Mathias reported on a meeting he and Mr. Balling attended today with Senator Carol Moseley-Braun and other area Village Presidents and Managers to convey some concerns regarding federal legislation, in particular the train whistle ban. The Senator indicated that she will try to use her efforts to delay the implementation of this legislation so that local input can be given. SPECIAL OLYMPICS Trustee Rubin proudly noted that his son, Mitchell, returned from the Regional Special Olympics with two medals. �./ VOTER REGISTRATION The Village Clerk noted the dates for voter registration for the March 19, 1996 Primary Election. SMOKING ORDINANCE Mr. Balling reviewed the staff study on smoking in public places, details of which are contained in Mr. Sheehan's memo to him of January 11, 1996. 9842 1/15/96 Trustee Rubin noted that this is a health issue, and personal rights to smoke have limitations in this case; he does not believe the proposed ordinance goes far enough; he believes smoking should only be allowed in restaurants where there can be a physical separation of smoking and non-smoking areas; he believes this is an area where the Village should take the lead in protecting residents. Trustee Braiman stated that he generally agrees with Trustee Rubin; he believes the Board of Health should have had more outside input; he wants to see the actual number of seats in each facility; he has no problem approving an ordinance that would eliminate smoking in restaurants; he believes there needs to be a number of pollings to delineate how this should be handled. Trustee Reid has many of the same questions as Trustee Braiman; he would like to see standards set in neighboring communities, as well as a copy of the most recent state law; he believes it is important to get input from all sources involved; he wants to make sure that whatever action is taken will be sustainable. Trustee Hendricks agrees with Trustees Reid and Braiman; he wants to see specific inquiry made to each company or restaurant as to how they feel about it and how they feel it would affect their business. Trustee Rubin stated that he does not believe that, when it comes to a health issue, the impact on business or what neighboring communities do should be a factor; when it comes to a health issue, the position of the Chamber of Commerce is irrelevant. Trustee Glover stated that, as an individual who is allergic to smoke, she would like to see this type of ordinance in place. In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman, Mr. Balling explained the way this would work regarding businesses with liquor licenses. President Mathias stated that more information is needed before any action can be taken. Trustee Reid stated that, when the information requested by the Board has been received, staff should proceed with the drafting of an ordinance, and then give the public an opportunity to respond to something specific. Trustee Rubin concurred with Trustee Reid with regard to gathering more information and having staff draft an ordinance; he asked that a polling be taken to determine whether the majority of the Board is in support of something other than what is now in place. Trustee Braiman asked that staff have this information to the Board as soon as possible. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of consideration of a change in the present ordinance; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Glover NO: Hendricks President Mathias stated that staff will gather the information, it will be discussed under the Village Manager's report, and then a polling will be taken on a consensus so that a draft ordinance can be prepared. Mr. Balling confirmed that the Board would like staff to look into regulations in small offices also. 9843 1/15/96 PARKCHESTER PARKING Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the status of the Park District parking situation at Parkchester Park. MANAGEMENT REPORT Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of December; there were no questions on same. SERVICE AWARDS President Mathias read a career history of Phil Garstkiewicz, after which he was presented with a gift and congratulated for his 20 years of service to the Village of Buffalo Grove. President Mathias then read a career history of Rick Kuhl, who was also presented with a gift and congratulated for his 20 years of service to the Village of Buffalo Grove. 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; there were no such requests; he then read a brief synopsis of each item on the Consent Agenda. RESOLUTION #96-1 - Canterbury Fields Outlot A j Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to pass Resolution #96-1, Conveying ownership of Outlot A in Canterbury Fields Subdivision to the Buffalo Grove Park District. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION #96-2 - Canterbury Fields Outlots B & C Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to pass Resolution #96-2, Conveying ownership of Outlots B and C in Canterbury Fields Subdivision to Vernon Township. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. CANTERBURY FIELDS OUTLOTS - Trustee's Deed Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to Accept the Trustee's Deeds for Outlots A, B and C in Canterbury Fields Subdivision. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 9844 1/15/96 ORDINANCE #96-3 - Village Manager Compensation President Mathias reviewed the proposed ordinance and noted how much the Board and the residents appreciate the job well done by Mr. Balling. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass Ordinance #96-3, establishing the annual compensation for the Village Manager. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling thanked the Board for the vote of confidence and the salary increase, and stated that he enjoys working with the Board and the Village. ORDINANCE #96- 4 - The Melting Pot Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-4, amending Chapter 5.20 of the Liquor Controls Ordinance, establishing a Class A liquor license for The Melting Pot Restaurant, 1281 W. Dundee Road; details of this ordinance are contained in Jane Olson's memo to Mr. Balling of January 9, 1996. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION #96-3 - Route 53 Trustee Reid noted that the Public Hearings on subject will be held on January 18, 1996 from 2 :00-8:00 P.M. at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, and January 23, 1996 from 2 :00-8:00 P.M. at the Holiday Inn in Mundelein. Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to pass Resolution #96-3, supporting the extension of IL Route 53 (FAP 342) through Lake County from Lake-Cook Road to IL Route 120. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. It was noted that written comments regarding this proposal will also be accepted for those unable to attend the Public Hearings. RESOLUTION #96-4 - Cable TV Trustee Reid reviewed and explained the reason for the proposed resolution; this insures that the Village is on record, before a Thursday evening meeting with Ameritech, that an application fee is expected. Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to pass Resolution #96-4, a resolution establishing an application fee for NEW cable television franchises. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 9845 1/15/96 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 P.M. lnrk . C� ' i Jan M. Sirabian, Village Clerk 7/4? APPRO Y ME THIS DAY OF 1996.