1996-03-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9870 1
3/18/96
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, MARCH 18, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:38 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, and Hendricks. Trustee Glover was absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance
Director; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of Public
Works; Fire Chief Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the February 20, 1996
Special Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to approve the minutes of the March 4,
1996 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #810
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #810. Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to
approve Warrant #810 in the amount of $1,095,696.34, authorizing payment of bills
listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
LADY PATRIOT BASKETBALL TEAM
President Mathias called the members of the Lady Patriot Basketball Team forward
as he read commendations to be presented to them recognizing their achievement
as IHSA AA State Champions; the team was then congratulated by the audience and
the Board.
TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWING
President Mathias reported on recent meeting regarding the train whistle blowing
ban.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
President Mathias reported on his recent attendance at the National League of
Cities Conference.
GOVERNOR'S VISIT
President Mathias reported on a recent visit to Buffalo Grove by Governor Edgar.
ROUTE 53
Trustee Reid pointed out that there is a new set of maps for the proposed Route
53 extension.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING
Mr. Balling presented an update concerning Commercial Vehicles in Residential
Districts, details of which are contained in Mr. Hruby's memo to him of February
28, 1996.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of
February, 1996; there were no questions on same.
FENCES
Trustee Reid stated that he has noticed that there are several fences throughout
the Village that are in various stages of disrepair; he is suggesting that
members of Building & Zoning talk to the homeowners and seek voluntary
compliance; he does not want to see tickets issued to homeowners.
POLICE VEHICLES
Mr. Balling reported on an outstanding order for six police vehicles, explaining
the situation; he stated that staff will have a recommendation for the Board at
the April 1, 1996 meeting.
METRA
President Mathias reported on a recent meeting with the Executive Director of
Metra, who stated that the first running of the Wisconsin Central Commuter
Railroad will be on August 19, 1996.
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 item on the Consent Agenda; it was
requested that Item XI. , S. be removed from the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE #96-13 - Recoupment Sanitary Sewer, Newtown Dr.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-13, Acknowledging
Fulfillment of Certain Obligations under Ordinance #79-53, an Ordinance Providing
for the Recoupment of Advances for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer Between
Newtown Dr. and Fabish Dr. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-14 - Recoupment Sanitary Sewer, Fabish Dr.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-14, Acknowledging
Fulfillment of Certain Obligations under Ordinance #85-07, an Ordinance Providing
for the Recoupment of Advances for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer on Fabish Dr.
between Highland Point Unit 7 and Busch Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-15 - Recoupment Sanitary Sewer, Fabish Dr.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-15, Acknowledging
Fulfillment of Certain Obligations under Ordinance #85-65, an Ordinance Providing
for the Recoupment of Advances for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer On Thompson
Blvd from Fabish Drive to a point 225 feet west of Euclid Ct. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-16 - Recoupment Sanitary Sewer, Fabish Dr.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-16, Acknowledging
Fulfillment of Certain Obligations under Ordinance #85-66, an Ordinance Providing
for the Recoupment of Advances for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer On Thompson
Blvd. from Fabish Drive to the Commonwealth Edison R.O.W. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-17 - Recoupment Sanitary Sewer, Fabish Dr.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-17, Acknowledging
Fulfillment of Certain Obligations under Ordinance #85-67, an Ordinance Providing
for the Recoupment of Advances for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer On Fabish
Drive to a point 1000 feet north of Busch Rd. to Highland Grove Drive and on
Highland Grove Drive between Fabish Drive and Thompson Blvd. Upon roll call,
`0Ii/ Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE #96-18 - Recoupment Sanitary Sewer, Newtown Dr.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-18, Acknowledging
Fulfillment of Certain Obligations under Ordinance #85-77, an Ordinance Providing
for the Recoupment of Advances for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer on Newtown
Dr. from Fox Hill Dr. to Weiland Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-19 - Recoupment Sanitary Sewer, Fabish Dr.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-19, Acknowledging
Fulfillment of Certain Obligations under Ordinance #85-16, an Ordinance Providing
for the Recoupment of Advances for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer On Fabish
Drive from Busch Rd. to a point 1000 feet north. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-20 - Recoupment Sanitary Sewer, Ironwood Rd.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-20, Acknowledging
Fulfillment of Certain Obligations under Ordinance #87-58, an Ordinance Providing
for the Recoupment of Advances for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer On Ironwood
Rd. through Fiore Golf Course on Willow Pkwy. and IL Route 22. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-21 - Recoupment Sanitary Sewer, Port Clinton Rd.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-21, Acknowledging
Fulfillment of Certain Obligations under Ordinance #87-59, an Ordinance Providing
for the Recoupment of Advances for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer On Port
clinton Road, Sandalwood Rd. , Buffalo Grove Rd. , and IL Route 22. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-22 - Recoupment Sanitary Sewer, Thompson & Buffalo Grove Rds.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-22, Acknowledging
Fulfillment of Certain Obligations under Ordinance #87-60, an Ordinance Providing
for the Recoupment of Advances for Construction of a Sanitary Sewer On Thompson
Blvd. and Buffalo Grove Rd. , between Old Farm Village subdivision and a point
2750 feet north of Aptakisic Rd. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-23 Liquor control
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #96-23, Amending Chapter
5.20, Liquor controls, adding a Class D license for White Hen Pantry, 1165
Weiland Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION 96-18 Surety Bond
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #96-18, Serving as a Surety
Bond when permits are requested by the Village of Buffalo Grove to do work in the
State of Illinois rights-of-way. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
WESTCHESTER ESTATES - Trustee's Deed
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to Accept the Trustee's Deed for Westchester
Estates Unit 2, Outlots B and C. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #96-19 - Westchester Estates
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to Authorize Conveyance of Real Property -
Outlot C, Westchester Estates Unit 2 - to the Buffalo Grove Park District. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #96-20 - Zoning Map
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to Adopt the Official Zoning Map of the Village
of Buffalo Grove. Upon Roll Call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 0 Glover
Motion declared carried.
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COVINGTON CORPORATE CENTER - Covenants
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to Approve the First Amendment to the
Declaration of Protective Covenants for Covington Corporate Center. Upon Roll
Call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO CREEK BIKEPATH STORM SEWER
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to Authorize to Waive Bids and Accept Proposal
for the Buffalo Creek Bikepath Storm Sewer Relocation Project. Upon Roll Call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
FIRE STATION PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to Authorize to Bid - Busch Road Fire Station
Parking Lot Improvement Project. Upon Roll Call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #96-21 - FY1996-97 BUDGET
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #96-21, adopting the Fiscal
Year 1996-97 Program Budget for the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Mr. Balling presented a short explanation of the proposed resolution, details of
which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to him of March 5, 1996.
Mr. Brimm explained the reason for the increase over last year in the Debt
Services portion of the budget.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-24 - WATER & SEWER RATES & FEES
Mr. Brimm explained the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in his
memo to Mr. Balling March 5, 1996.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass Ordinance #96-24, amending Section
13 .04.190 and 13 .04.290 of the Municipal Code regarding Water and Sewer Rates and
Fees. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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I..r AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-25 - AMBULANCE FEES
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to pass Ordinance #96-25, amending Chapter
3.36 of the Municipal Code regarding non-resident ambulance fees.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in
Chief Allenspach's memo to him of January 15, 1996.
Chief Allenspach stated that the word "and" should be added in Section C. , 3. ,
in the first line between "Buffalo Grove" and "requiring" .
Trustees Rubin and Hendricks added Chief Allenspach's wording to the motion.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #96-26 - MUNICIPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX
Trustee Rubin and Mr. Balling explained the need and origin of the proposed tax,
details of which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of March 12,
1996.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to pass Ordinance #96-26, adding Chapter
3.48 to the Municipal Code, creating a municipal telecommunications tax. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin,Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #96-22 - REFUSE SERVICE CONTRACT
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed refuse service contract renewal, details of
which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to him of March 11, 1996.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #96-22, authorizing the
execution of amendments to the Residential Scavenger Service Contract between the
Village of Buffalo Grove and Waste Management Northwest. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
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MOBIL OIL CAR WASH
Mr. Balling introduced this proposal.
Vitas Maciukevicius, of WT Engineering representing Mobil Oil, made a
presentation to the Board outlining the request of the petitioner, i.e.
construction of an enlarged mini-mart building and a car wash, details of which
are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of March 14, 1996.
Lengthy discussion ensued, with Trustees stating concern over enlarging the mini-
mart building by three times its current size, as well as adding a car wash;
concern regarding noise to adjoining residences; it was noted that this proposal
squeezes too much onto too small a space; hours of operation were also a concern;
the driveway to the north will interfere with the car wash.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of the size of the
replacement mini-mart building if that is the only building on the site; "NO"
indicates opposition:
YES: Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NO: Marienthal
ABSENT: Glover
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of a car wash
somewhere on the site; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Rubin*, Braiman
NO: Marienthal, Reid**, Hendricks**
ABSENT: Glover
*Would consider it, but pessimistic as to being able to be convinced that it
would work.
**Based upon the size of the mini-mart;. not at all comfortable with the plan
being presented tonight.
Mr. Maciukevicius stated that they will work on the plan based on tonight's
comments; he stated that they understand that the Board would not grant a liquor
license for this facility.
TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM PROPOSAL
Mr. Balling introduced this proposal.
Chief Allenspach made a presentation to the Board, explaining the proposed radio
system, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of March 14,
1996.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to approve authorization for proceeding with
the application process and subsequent planning regarding implementation, costs
and financing; and authorization to sign a letter of intent for the application
regarding Buffalo Grove financing the project using 9-1-1 surcharge revenues.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
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SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Trustee Reid explained the reason he asked that this item be removed from the
Consent Agenda, i.e. whether there should be grass or concrete at the corners of
intersections.
Mr. Rigsby explained the reason for putting concrete in the areas.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of acceptance of staff
recommendation; "NO" indicates another alternative.
YES: Rubin*, Braiman*, Hendricks*
NO: Marienthal, Reid
*Except in certain intersections, where grass would be appropriate.
Mr. Balling stated that staff would schedule for grass, and modify the bid
specifications.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to authorize bid for 1996 Sidewalk Removal and
Replacement Program, with modifications as discussed regarding green space at
corners. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to adjourn to Executive Meeting to discuss
Litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 9:07-9:31 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 P.M.
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Janet—M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS ' ` DAY , 1996.
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