1994-07-11 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9531
7/11/94
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, JULY 11, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Those present stood
and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Mathias; Trustees
Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, and Braiman. Trustee Hendricks was absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance
Director; Phil Versten, Administrative Assistant; Richard Kuenkler, Village
Engineer; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Fire Chief Allenspach; and Joseph
Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the June 20, 1994
Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #769
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #769. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to
approve Warrant #769 in the amount of $1,677,122.60, authorizing payment of bills
listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
BLOOD DONOR COMMISSION
President Mathias appointed Boris Schargorodsky to the CommunityBlood Donor
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Commission for a term to expire 4/30/95. Moved by Kahn, seconded by Rubin, to
concur with President Mathias' appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE DAYS COMMITTEE
President Mathias appointed Robbie Malkowski and Matthew Moodhe to the Buffalo
Grove Days Committee. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to concur with
President Mathias' appointments. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
JULY 4th FIREWORKS
President Mathias expressed appreciation to Hamilton Partners for providing the
Fireworks display they provided for residents on the 4th of July.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY PRESENTATION
Lisa Vacaria, representing the Muscular Dystrophy Association of North Cook
County, presented a plaque to the Buffalo Grove Fire Department, represented by
Chief Allenspach, for their commitment to raising funds for the MDA.
President Mathias thanked both the MDA for their presentation, and the Buffalo
Grove Fire Department for their hard work.
LAKE COUNTY SIGNAGE
Trustee Marienthal urged the Board to consider drafting a letter in support of
Lake County reviewing billboard signage to be submitted at the hearing to be held
on July 18, 1994.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of President Mathias
sending a letter to the Lake County Board, reflecting the views of the Board
regarding billboard signage; "NO" indicates opposition to submitting a letter:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NO: None
ABSENT: Hendricks
COVES OF BUFFALO GROVE
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to reconsider that motion moved by Trustee Kahn,
seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-44, approving a Planned Unit Development
and Preliminary Plan for the Coves of Buffalo Grove.
President Mathias stated that a letter was received from the Covington Homeowners
Association.
Elroy Sandquist, attorney for the Covington Homeowners Association, reviewed his
letter, stating that he believes the motion to reconsider is illegal, quoting
from Martin vs. City of Greenville.
Mr. Raysa stated that he agrees with the decision in the quoted case 100%,
however, he believes that this is a different type of situation; therefore, his
opinion is that the motion to reconsider is in order.
President Mathias also stated that he believes the motion to reconsider to be in
order.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion to reconsider:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 1 - Rubin
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
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Marc Schwartz, representing the developer, stated that they are before the Board
tonight with a modification to the plan which provides for storage of storm water
detention on site.
John Martin, JEN Land Planners, made a presentation to the Board, referring to
an overlay landscape plan with a revised engineering drawing.
As indicated in his memo to Mr. Balling of July 6, 1994, the alternate plan does
provide detention volume for the entire site, even through the front of the
development will not be tributary to the basin. Mr. Martin then answered
questions from the Board.
After further discussion, it was moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to defer action
on the Coves Development until the staff has brought back to the Board a report
and the language regarding the proportionate share of the maintenance, and
specifically which of the two plans (5 or 6) is the one the Board is being asked
to consider.
Marc Schwartz stated that the plan of 7/5/94 is the plan the developer wishes to
have considered, which is the plan that provides for all of the detention on
site, although the site does not drain all on site.
Mr. Kuenkler stated that the plan he recommends is also the plan dated 7/5/94.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of consideration of
the 7/5/94 plan if the drainage is satisfactory and agreeable language regarding
the proportionate share of the maintenance can be negotiated; "NO" indicates
opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NO: Rubin
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion to defer:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 1 - Rubin
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling stated that this should be on the agenda for either the 7/18/94 or
8/1/94 meeting.
CHIPPER'S RESTAURANT
Trustee Marienthal noted an article regarding Chipper's Restaurant in yesterday's
Chicago Tribune, which was very complimentary.
CABLE TV PROGRAMMING
Phil Versten reported on Cable TV Programming/Production, details of which are
contained in his memo to Mr Balling of July 6, 1994.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of giving staff
direction to staff to purchase the playback system at a cost not to exceed
$3,000; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, President Mathias
NO: None
ABSENT: Hendricks
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VERNON TOWNSHIP
Mr. Balling reviewed the request of Vernon Township, details of which are
contained in Mr. Hruby's memo to him of July 6, 1994.
After brief discussion, President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates
favor of sending the Vernon Township request to the Zoning Board of Appeals; "NO"
indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NO: None
ABSENT: Hendricks
TOWN AND COUNTRY HOMES
Mr. Balling reviewed the request of Town and Country Homes, stating that he and
Mr. Pfeil have reviewed the request and would recommend that the request be
considered as a minor change.
James Truesdell of Town and Country Homes made a presentation to the Board,
details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to July 7, 1994.
Trustee Reid stated that he is not impressed with the plan as it is being
presented; he believes it puts too much on a straight street and makes it rather
monotonous.
In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal, Mr. Truesdell commented on the
building coverage on the larger lots for the single family.
Plan Commissioner Rosensten stated that he has some concerns with the straight
line of the buildings, as well as the basketball area; he believes this is more
than a minor change and should go back before the Plan Commission.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of considering this
request a minor change; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NO: Marienthal, Reid
ABSENT: Hendricks
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Rubin, to approve the requested change to the Plan.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYS: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling stated that the plan handed out this evening will be a revised
exhibit dated 7/11/94.
v PUBLIC HEARING - PRAIRIE GROVE
President Mathias called the Public Hearing to order at 9:04 P.M. , after which
he swore in Jeffrey Samuels to give testimony. Notice of Public Hearing was
published in the Daily Herald on June 25, 1994.
Trustee Braiman stated that he will be abstaining from discussion and voting on
this subject because the petitioner is a former client of his firm.
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Jeffrey Samuels made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained
in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of July 7, 1994.
Mr. Pfeil stated that one planning concept that was focused on in the
transportation planning for this area is that the connection to Prairie is not
needed for traffic for this development, but for emergency access. Trustee Rubin
stated that it is his opinion is that it should be a one-way street with no
parking.
Mr. Raysa stated that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to review that
certain draft dated 7/7/94 of the Prairie Grove Subdivision, Phase 2.
President Mathias asked if there were any other comments or questions from any
Trustees, agencies, or members of the audience; there were none.
At 9:15 P.M. , President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until 8/1/94.
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.
Trustee Braiman stated that he will be abstaining from voting on Item XI. , E.
With regard to Item XI. , C. , Trustee Marienthal stated that the developer is
using a model home to market Rolling Hills homes and lots, and he wants an
agreement that this practice will cease.
ORDINANCE #94-46 - Title 10
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-46, Amending Title 10 of
the Village Municipal Code allowing for the designation of No Parking on
Riverwalk Drive. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
INGRAM MICRO - Aesthetics
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Ingram Mico, 161 Hastings Lane - Ground Sign. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ROLLING HILLS - Aesthetics
Moved by Kahn, Seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Rolling Hills Sales Trailer, Twin Oaks Boulevard. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
DOMAS PROPERTIES - Aesthetics
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Domas Properties Lot 4, Abbott Court - Full Review. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
PRAIRIE GROVE - Aesthetics
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Prairie Grove/Samuels Berenz Associates development, Prairie
Road - Full Review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE 94-47 - LIQUOR LICENSE - TRAGON CORPORATION
Mr. Balling explained the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in
Mr. Szymborski's memo to him of July 8, 1994.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to pass Ordinance #94-47, amending Chapter
5.20, Liquor Controls, of the Municipal Code creating a Class B License with
special conditions for the Tragon Corporation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
APTAXISIC WATERMAIN EASEMENTS
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Rubin, to accept the Judgement Order and Settlement
on the Aptakisic Road Watermain Easements as outlined in Mr. Balling's memo of
July 7, 1994 to the Board.
After some discussion, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
�./ NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn, to move to Executive Session to discuss
Litigation and Collective Bargaining. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 9:25 P.M. until 9:45 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
../ The Regular Meeting re-convened at 9:46 P.M.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46
P.M.
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