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1994-11-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9586 11/7/94 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, NOVEMBER 7, 1994 CALL TO ORDER President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Trustee Rubin introduced Dens 4, 5, and 10 from Cub Scout Pack 100 in attendance tonight as part of their work for Citizenship Badges; the audience then stood as the Scouts led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President Mathias; Trustees Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, and Braiman. Trustees Kahn and Hendricks were 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; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Police Chief McCann; Deputy Police Chief Voigt; Sergeant Dunne; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the October 17, 1994 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. WARRANT #776 Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #776. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to approve Warrant #776 in the amount of $1,720,870.41, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. PLAN COMMISSION CHAIRMAN President Mathias appointed Steve Goldspeil as Plan Commission Chairman. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to concur with President Mathias' appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. PROCLAMATION - "BUCKLE UP, BUFFALO GROVE!" WEEK Chief McCann explained the Proclamation and the "Saved by the Belt" awards to be presented tonight. 9587 11/7/94 Sgt. Dunne reviewed the circumstances surrounding each of the accidents where victims were saved from death or serious injury because they were wearing their seat belts; he then presented certificates proclaiming membership in the "Saved by the Belt" Club to the following: Karen, Kristen, and Rebecca Dorfmeyer; Janet Capre, Karen Capre, Kelly Capre, and Anna Elise Capre (born four days after the accident occurred) ; Susan Wedenfeld; Cpl. Jerry Stopper of the Buffalo Grove Police Department; and Alice. Chief McCann thanked Sgt. Dunne and all the Buffalo Grove Police officers for their work in encouraging seat belt use, as well as the Village Board for their support of this program. President Mathias then read the Proclamation designating the week of Thanksgiving, November 20-26, 1994 as "Buckle Up, Buffalo Grove! " Week. COMMENDATION President Mathias read a Commendation to resident Beverly Sussman for her selection to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. BUSCH GROVE PLANNING COMMITTEE President Mathias appointed Trustees Rubin and Braiman to serve on the Park/Village Intergovernmental Committee to discuss long range planning at Busch Park. ROUTE 83/ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD Trustee Marienthal again noted concern with the construction situation at the Route 83/Arlington Heights Road intersection. Trustee Reid stated that he knows that staff has been in contact with the state, but he believes it is time for the Village Board to direct a letter to IDOT indicating that any further delays will be absolutely intolerable; this does not mean that there is any criticism of the efforts of the staff, but he believes that it is time for an official position from the Board. Trustee Rubin asked that a copy of the letter be sent to State Representative Clayton and State Senator Peterson. Trustee Marienthal stated that he has received calls from area merchants noting that the construction is affecting their revenues; he would also like to make the traffic signalization work better than it is right now. ST. MARY'S FOOTBALL Trustee Marienthal noted that St. Mary's football team has won the Northwest Catholic Conference football championship. CHECKER ROAD Trustee Reid reported on the meeting which took place last Thursday with the residents of the Checker Road area. Following are suggestions which came out of that meeting, which staff is requested to investigate: 1. Prohibit the heavy gravel truck traffic from Checker Drive; construction traffic must be directed from Buffalo Grove Road. 9588 11/7/94 2. Restricted turning at the intersection of Arlington Heights Road and Checker Drive, specifically to prohibit right turns from northbound Arlington Heights Road on to Checker Drive in the morning, and to require right turns only from Checker Drive on to Arlington Heights Road in the afternoon. Because of the construction at Arlington Heights Road and Checker Drive, traffic has been using Checker Drive as a cut through, and perhaps the suggested restrictions will again direct that traffic to Arlington Heights Road/Route 83. Trustee Rubin stated that traffic also backs up on Thompson Boulevard, so this affects the whole area. ROUTE 53 Trustee Reid reported on the Corridor Council Meeting held last month regarding the Route 53 extension. Trustee Reid will obtain a full set of drawings for the parts of the road that most directly affect Buffalo Grove and make them available through the Public Works Department. BUFFALO GROVE JAYCEES - HAUNTED HOUSE Trustee Rubin thanked the Buffalo Grove Jaycees opening up their Haunted House for a special session for residents with disabilities; it went very well. FLU SHOTS Mr. Balling reminded the community of the Flu Shot program sponsored by Condell to be held on November 11 and 12, 1994 at the Youth Center. FUTURE AGENDA Mr. Balling noted that there will be a workshop meeting on November 14, 1994 concerning financial planning issues. CIP Mr. Brimm presented an update on Capital Improvement Projects, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of October 18, 1994. Trustee Braiman asked a question regarding Fire Station 26 ventilation system, which was answered by Mr. Brimm; he also stated that he appreciates the CIP update which has been put together for the Board. BUFFALO GROVE JAYCEES - CHRISTMAS TREE SALES Mr. Balling reviewed the request of the Buffalo Grove Jaycees to move their Christmas Tree Sales from The Plaza at Buffalo Grove to the Plaza Verde Shopping Center, details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of November 3, 1994. Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to approve the move to Plaza Verde Shopping Center of the Buffalo Grove Jaycees Christmas Tree Sale. Upon roll call, �./ Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. 9589 11/7/94 BUFFALO GROVE JAYCEES - HAUNTED HOUSE Mary Verbeck and Ernie Watson of the Buffalo Grove Jaycees thanked the Commission for Residents with Disabilities for working with them to organize the special program for residents with disabilities, as well as businesses which contributed to the event; they also thanked the Interfaith Council and Phil Versten for working with them to organize the food drive; they then thanked the Building & Zoning Department for working with them to produce a very safe and successful Haunted House project. President Mathias thanked the Jaycees for their work in the community; he also thanked the Fresh Fields store in Palatine for their donations to the food drive. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience. Rob Sherman brought the following items to the Board's attention: 1. He expressed concern that the Siegle's store in Old McHenry Road is closing and its effect on other businesses. 2. He asked that the Village consider installing a sidewalk on the east side of Old Arlington Heights Road between Thornton and Miller Lanes. 3. He stated that the Dundee Road/Crofton Lane intersection is out of alignment, and he would like to see it remedied. 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 #94-69 - Claremont Nursing Home Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-69,Amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code designating the paved area north and west of the Claremont Nursing Home for emergency vehicles only. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-70 - B'Nai Shalom Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-70, Amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code repealing the turning restriction at the B'Nai Shalom driveway on Aptakisic Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Rubin ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. 9590 11/7/94 ORDINANCE #94-71 - Vehicle Stickers Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-71, Amending Sections 10.04.030 and 10.04.040 of the Municipal Code as it regards late fees and the license year for vehicle stickers. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-72 - Sign Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-72, Approving a variance to Section 14.20.020 of the Sign Code as it concerns a ground sign for Nationwide Insurance, 1400 E. Lake Cook Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 0 Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-73 - Sign Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-73, Approving variances to Sections 14.20.070 and 14.20.090 of the Sign Code as it concerns signs for First of America Bank, 10 E. Dundee Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-74 - Sign Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-74, Approving variance to Sections 14.20.070 of the Sign Code as it concerns ground signs for First of America Bank, 1177 W. Lake Cook Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION #94-48 - Taxes Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #94-48, Requesting the County of Lake not to collect the loss in collection on taxable property in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. 9591 11/7/94 RESOLUTION #94-49 - Taxes Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #94-49, Requesting the County of Cook not to collect the loss in collection on taxable property in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES - Easement Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to Approve an off-site watermain easement agreement and plat of easement - Town and Country Homes. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. MIRIELLE PHASE 1 & TENERIFE - Plat of Subdivision & DIA Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to Approve Final Plats of Subdivision, Development Improvement Agreement and attending conditions - Mirielle Phase 1 and Tenerife. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. RAUPP RESUBDIVISION - Plat of Resubdivision Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to Approve a Plat of Resubdivision, Raupp Resubdivision, Circle Drive. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. BUFFALO GROVE COMMERCE CENTER - DIA Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to Approve a Development Improvement Agreement - Buffalo Grove Commerce Center, Lot 1 Pines Resubdivision. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. FIRE STATION #25 AND #26 - Authorize to Bid Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to Authorize to Bid apparatus Bay ventilation 1 systems - Fire Stations #25 and #26. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 9592 11/7/94 AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. PURCHASE OF LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to Approve a Joint Purchase through the Northwest Municipal Conference for liquid calcium chloride. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks COUNTRY COURT SHOPPING CENTER - Aesthetics Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to accept an Appearance Commission recommendation: Country Court Shopping Center, 125-126 W. Dundee Road - For Lease sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks YASKAWA - Aesthetics Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: Yaskawa, 1067 Johnson Drive - Ground Sign face changes. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks TOWN PLACE - Aesthetics Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: Town Place - Revised elevations and sign face changes. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks ABBOTT COURT - Aesthetics Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: Domas Properties, Lot 4 at Abbott Court - For Lease sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. NORTHWEST FAMILY CENTER (JCYS) - Aesthetics Moved by Braiman, seconded y Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: Northwest Family Center (JCYS) , Aptakisic and Weiland Roads - architecture, materials and colors. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 9593 11/ 7/94 AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-75 - TAX LEVY Mr. Brimm reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of September 6, 1994. President Mathias explained the abatements which will take place in December. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin to pass Ordinance #94-75, concerning the levy and collection of taxes for Fiscal Year 1994-95. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-76 - GRAFFITI Trustee Braiman introduced the proposed ordinance. Chief McCann reviewed the proposal, details of which are contained in Mr. Raysa's letter to Deputy Chief Voigt of October 27, 1994, and Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of November 7, 1994; he pointed out minor language changes to the ordinance. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-76, amending Chapter 9.48 of the Municipal Code regarding the abatement of graffiti. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-77 - NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SIGNAGE Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-77, repealing Ordinance #83-47 regarding Neighborhood Watch signage. Chief McCann reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of September 27, 1994. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-78 - OLD CHECKER ROAD Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to him of November 3, 1994. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-78, amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code designating no parking on Old Checker Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 9594 11/7/94 AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-79 - JEWISH COUNCIL FOR YOUTH SERVICES Mr. Balling reviewed the proposal, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's v memo to him of November 3, 1994. Marshall Klein, representing the Jewish Council for Youth Services, presented a brief background of the organization. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-79, approving a Preliminary Plan in the B-1 Limited Retail Business District - Jewish Council for Youth Services Northwest Child Care Center, Aptakisic and Weiland Roads. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-80 - COMMUTER STATION Mr. Szymborski reviewed the proposal regarding the Wisconsin Central/Metra Commuter Rail Station and Parking Area, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of November 3, 1994. Bob Hamilton presented a Site Plan and a rendering of the station; he and Mr. Szymborski then answered questions from the Board. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-80, approving a Special Use and Preliminary Plan in the Industrial Zoning District - Wisconsin Central/Metra Commuter Train Station and Parking Area, Commerce Court/Busch Parkway. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. TOWN CENTER TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCING AREA Mr. Balling reviewed the Town Center Tax Increment Financing Area Annual Report, details of which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to him of October 26, 1994. Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to accept the Town Center Tax Incremental Financing Area Annual Report. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. FUEL TANK Mr. Balling reviewed the request for a contract extension - AIG Consultants for fuel tank site monitoring and classification, details of which are contained in Mr. Rigsby's memo to Mr. Balling of October 24, 1994. 9595 11/7/94 Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to approve a Contract Extension - AIG Consultants for fuel tank site monitoring and classification activities. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. PROSPECTIVE LIQUOR LICENSE President Mathias presented a brief history of the prospective liquor license request. Frank Schwab, representing Nabid Patel, reviewed the background and request of Mr. Patel for a package liquor store at 1169 Old McHenry Road. Trustee Braiman stated that, due to the number of liquor stores currently in the Village, he does not know if there is a business need for another. Trustee Rubin stated that he is not comfortable with that location; he agrees with Trustee Braiman; he also believes that, when it comes to the area of liquor, there is a social issue involved. Trustee Reid stated that he sees it as an economic decision. Trustee Marienthal stated that he does not have any problem with the request, since the location would be policed, but if there is opposition by the residents in the area, then he would have to question such an establishment going in. Mr. Schwab interjected further background into the discussion. President Mathias noted that the Board still is divided, and it would take four votes to pass an ordinance to increase the number of liquor licenses; he told the petitioner that, if he wishes, he may make a formal request, and go through the proper channels. 1993-94 COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL AUDIT Mr. Brimm made a presentation to the Board on the 1993-94 Comprehensive Annual Financial Audit for the year ending April 30, 1994, giving a brief update on the financial status of the Village also. Trustee Marienthal thanked Mr. Brimm and the entire Village staff for once again a clean comprehensive annual financial report. President Mathias also thanked Mr. Brimm and the staff for their hard work. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the 1993-94 Comprehensive Financial Audit for the year ending April 30, 1994. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. INDECK CORPORATION Mr. Balling introduced the proposed referral. 9596 11/7/94 Tim McParlan, representing Indeck, made a presentation to the Board reviewing the history of the company. Mark Hopkins made a presentation regarding the proposal, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of November 3, 1994; he referred to the Site Plan. Trustee Rubin stated that he has great concern with a page of variations; he is concerned with the parking calculations; he is concerned with the signage; he is concerned with the height of the building; he has no problem with the use; Mr. Hopkins responded to Trustee Rubin's comments. Trustee Reid also expressed concern with height and square footage. Trustee Marienthal noted concern with the height, as well as the ingress and egress; he also asked about the proposed bank, which was answered by Mr. McParlan. Trustee Braiman stated that he believes this is an appropriate use, but he did note the concerns of the neighbors across the street. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to refer the Indeck Corporation to the Plan Commission for review, along with the comments made at tonight's meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. 1994-95 SNOW AND ICE PLAN Mr. Balling introduced the subject. Mr. Rigsby made a presentation to the Board, highlighting the major elements of the 1994-95 Snow and Ice Plan. President Mathias thanked Mr. Rigsby for an excellent report, and for the outstanding job done by the Public Works Department in clearing Village streets of snow and ice. WISCONSIN CENTRAL STATION Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance Commission recommendation on the Wisconsin Central/Metra Commuter Train Station. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Hendricks Motion declared carried. 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 9:52 P.M. 9597 11/7/94 Q et M. Sirabian, Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME T S DAY OF , 1994. illage d