1994-09-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9564
9/19/94
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, SEPTEMBER 19, 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, and Braiman. Trustees Rubin and Hendricks were absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; William Brimm, Finance Director; Phil Versten, Administrative
Assistant; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Richard Kuenkler, Village
Engineer; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Ed Schar, Deputy Building Commissioner,
Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
WARRANT #774
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #774. Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to approve
Warrant #774 in the amount of $894,284.18, authorizing payment of bills listed.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring the week of October 9-15, 1994
as Fire Prevention Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
PLAN COMMISSION VACANCY
President Mathias noted that he received a letter of resignation from Dusty
Rhodes from the Plan Commission; he stated that Talent Bank applications are
available in the Village Clerk's office.
ROUTE 53
President Mathias commented on a recent Northwest Municipal Conference meeting
where the new Executive Director of the Tollway was present, who mentioned that
Route 53 is still "alive", but probably the earliest that it could be open would
be 1999.
SPECIAL CENSUS RESULTS
President Mathias reported that the preliminary results of the Special Census
show that, as of August 30, 1994, the population of Buffalo Grove is 40,272,
pending verification by the Secretary of State.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD/ROUTE 83
Trustee Marienthal commented on the road work being done at Arlington Heights
Road and Route 83 and the timetable for completion of same.
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TRUTH IN TAXATION
Mr. Brimm reviewed the Truth in Taxation Act, Tax Levy Determination, details of
which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of July 25, 1994; he stated that,
at this point, the growth in the levy will be 4.87*, so Public Hearings will not
need to be conducted as a mandatory of the Tax Levy process.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn, to accept the determination. Upon roll call,
�•/ Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for August, 1994; there
were no questions on same.
RESERVOIR NO. 1
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the joint repairs to Reservoir
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to reconsider that motion moved by Trustee
Kahn and seconded by Trustee Reid at the September 12, 1994 Special Meeting
regarding bid waiver for Reservoir No. 1 joint repairs.
Discussion ensued regarding the reason for the bid waiver.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to authorize bid waiver for waterproofing of
Reservoir No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $23,260. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
JAYCEE HAUNTED HOUSE
Mr. Balling stated that he received a request from the Buffalo Grove Jaycees for
a permit fee waiver for their 1994 Haunted House activities.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn, to waive the permit fees for the Buffalo
Grove Jaycee 1994 Haunted House as requested in their September 16, 1994 memo.
In response to a question from Trustee Braiman, Mr. Schar stated that staff had
met with the Jaycees today and will meet with them as many times as is necessary
to insure a successful event.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
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.
ORDINANCE #94-62 - Garages
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-62, Amending Chapter
15.04 of the Municipal Code as it concerns garages. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #94-43 - School Speed Zones
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #94-43, Authorizing the
establishment of school speed zones at Meridian Middle School. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT (Fee Waiver)
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to Approve an application for a special
event liquor license and fee waiver for the Buffalo Grove Park District on
September 22, 1994. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
FIRST OF AMERICA BANK (Aesthetics)
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to Accept an Appearance Commission
Recommendation: First America Bank (formerly Bank of Buffalo Grove) - Sign
changes at 10 E. Dundee Road and 1077 Lake Cook Road) . Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
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AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
HOUSEHOLD BANK - Aesthetics
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Household Bank (formerly First Nationwide Bank) - Sign Changes
at 1191 McHenry Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
MARATHON SERVICE STATION - Aesthetics
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Marathon Service Station (formerly Buffalo Grove Car Care) -
Ground sign change at 55 W. Dundee Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
TOWN AND COUNTRY HOMES - Aesthetics
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Town and Country Homes, IL Route 22 - Full review: Site Plan,
elevations, materials, colors, landscaping, lighting and signs. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-63 - VERNON TOWNSHIP
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-63, approving a rezoning
to the R-7 and a Special Use for a public parking lot, and approval of a
Preliminary Plan - Vernon Township Community Services Building Outlot 150.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in
Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of September 15, 1994.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-64 - DRIVEWAY APRON
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-64, approving a variation
to the Development Ordinance as it concerns construction of a driveway apron with
brick pavers at 269 Palmgren Court.
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Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in
Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of September 15, 1994.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
CHECKER DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES
Mr. Balling reviewed the request by Paul Bartusiak, 571 Checker Drive, with
regard to the speed limit on Checker Drive, details of which are contained in Mr.
Szymborski's memo to him of September 15, 1994.
Mr. Bartusiak then made a presentation to the Board, details of which are
contained in his letter to Mr. Balling of August 11, 1994; he also read and
presented a petition signed by residents of the neighborhood.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding possible solutions to the situation,
including the possibility of making the speed limit 25 MPH, and also having a
hearing with residents of the area. Several residents spoke with regard to the
speed and intense traffic on Checker Drive.
President Mathias stated that staff will conduct a study of the collector
streets, which should be available next month, focusing on the possibility of
decreasing the speed limit and installing stop signs, and plans will be made to
hold a meeting for residents of the area; he stated that this issue will be
continued until October 17, 1994.
Margie Berz, 420 Checker Drive, read and presented a petition protesting the
Kirk/Roseglen sign at Checker Drive and Old Checker Road, details of which are
contained in her letter to Donald Kirk of September 12, 1994.
Mr. Schar commented on the conformity of the sign in question.
President Mathias suggested a review of signage in existing developments
throughout the Village to determine whether or not there should be a review of
the sign code.
Trustee Braiman also suggested that this might be a good time to review the sign
code.
Trustee Reid suggested that perhaps the height of the sign should be measured
from ground level to the top of the sign.
The consensus was that the entire sign package needs to be reviewed, but that the
temporary signs will be reviewed immediately.
Interested residents will be notified when this issue is again before the Board.
JACOBS HOMES DEVELOPMENT
John Green, Systems Design Group, made a presentation to the Board, details of
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of September 15, 1994.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he is concerned with the cul-de-sac length, as
well as the minimum front yards, and minimum rear yards; he does not wish to look
at variations on rear yards.
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Trustee Reid stated that he is not as concerned about the length of the cul-de-
sac.
Mr. Green confirmed that all of the variations being requested regarding the rear
lot sizes are being withdrawn.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to refer the proposed Jacobs Homes Development,
Weiland Road, to the Plan Commission for review.
�•/ Trustee Braiman stated that he does have a problem with the length of the cul-de-
sac because of access for emergency vehicles; he is not particularly happy with
the R-5 zoning or the cul-de-sac; he does not guarantee voting in favor of the
project.
Trustee Marienthal asked about the possibility of having an emergency access
through the open space.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 4 -
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Rubin, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
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