1994-11-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9598
11/21/94
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 21, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:37 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Mathias; Trustees
Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, and Hendricks. Trustee Braiman arrived at 7:43 P.M. ,
and Trustee Kahn 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; Carmen Molinaro, Director of Golf
Operations; Val Kaleta, Food Service Manager; Paula Wagasky, Assistant Golf
Professional; Police Chief McCann; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the November 7, 1994
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Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Braiman
ABSTAIN: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #778
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #778. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to
approve Warrant #778 in the amount of $2,230,190.57, authorizing payment of bills
listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Kahn, Braiman
Motion declared carried.
COMMENDATION - BEVERLY SUSSMAN
President Mathias read a commendation to resident Beverly Sussman for her
selection to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching.
Mrs. Sussman came forward to be presented with the commendation and was
congratulated by the audience and the Board.
Trustee Braiman arrived at this time.
ROUTE 83
President Mathias noted that he had sent a letter to IDOT regarding the Route 83
construction; he received a reply promising that the work would be done before
the end of November.
Trustee Reid commented on the STOP signs at Checker and Old Checker; he would
like to see the location of these signs put in ordinance form; President Mathias
stated that would be on the next agenda.
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Trustee Marienthal commented on the changes that were made.
LAKE-COOK ROAD
President Mathias presented an update on the Lake-Cook Road project.
RESPITE CARE
Trustee Rubin referred to an article in the Tribune regarding respite care
services in which Buffalo Grove's program was noted; he will circulate a copy of
the article.
ROTARY CLUB
Trustee Rubin noted that Wheeling and Buffalo Grove Rotary distributed food
baskets last week, with the help of Stevenson High School students who
volunteered their time.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report for October; there were
no questions on same.
BIKE HELMET LEGISLATION
Mr. Balling explained the proposed legislation, and introduced Ivy Hall Middle
School Principal John Mason.
Principal Mason made a presentation to the Board outlining the events leading up
to tonight's request to enact a bike helmet law; he reviewed the near fatal
accident of an Ivy Hall student who was not wearing a helmet; students and
faculty would like the Board to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an
ordinance requiring bicycle riders to wear helmets.
Jason Kessler, a friend of the student who was hurt, related how the accident
affected students; students did a great deal of research regarding bike accidents
and how helmets might have prevented many injuries. The Illinois General
Assembly failed to pass a helmet law primarily because there are no helmet laws
in any Illinois municipalities which would serve as an example; Ivy Hall students
would like Buffalo Grove to be first and foremost in bicycle safety.
School Board President Mark Spivak noted a resolution passed by their Board.
Trustee Rubin stated that the Board should pass a helmet law, and stated that
perhaps Rotary Club could participate in helping to purchase helmets for those
who can demonstrate need.
Trustee Braiman stated this should be referred to the Health Department for
review, and the Northwest Municipal Conference should be notified of Buffalo
Grove's efforts in this regard.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to refer consideration of a bike helmet law
to the Health Department for preparation of an ordinance.
Trustee Marienthal stated that the Police Department should also be involved in
ordinance preparation; he is in favor of the law.
Trustee Reid concurs with comments made, and he believes we should follow the
model that was used in the Illinois House to provide for the fine if it is
collected, and use those funds to purchase helmets for those who can demonstrate
a need.
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Trustee Rubin expressed appreciation to the students and faculty in bringing this
matter to the Board's attention.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias also thanked the students and faculty for their efforts in this
matter, and stated that they will be notified when the ordinance is brought
before the Board.
SERVICE AWARD
President Mathias asked Carmen Molinaro to come forward, after which he read a
brief history of Mr. Molinaro's 20 years of employment with the Village; he
reviewed comments made by Village staff about Mr. Molinaro. President Mathias
presented Mr. Molinaro with a gift, and he was congratulated by the audience and
the Board. Trustee Marienthal also congratulated Mr. Molinaro and presented him
with a gift.
PUBLIC HEARING - GROVE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
At 8:10 P.M. , President Mathias re-opened the Public Hearing on The Grove
Memorial Chapel annexation, which was continued from October 17, 1994
Mr. Balling stated that the Village Attorney is in possession of three executed
copies of the Annexation Agreement.
Mr. Raysa reviewed changes as outlined in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
November 17, 1994; he stated that the document under consideration tonight is
that certain draft dated 11/15/94, Grove Memorial Chapel, Firnbach Property,
Buffalo Grove Road, Annexation Agreement.
President Mathias asked if there were any other comments or questions from the
Board or anyone in the audience; there were none.
At 8:13 P.M. , President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until the ordinances
are considered later on in the meeting.
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;
it was requested that Item XI. E. be removed from the Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION#94-51 - IDOT Grant
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to Authorize Application for Mass
Transportation Capital Assistance Grant through IDOT for the Wisconsin Central
project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
PARKCHESTER ESTATES
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to Approve a Certificate of Initial
Acceptance and Approval - Parkchester Estates. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
MANCHESTER GREENS
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to Approve a Development Improvement
Agreement - Manchester Greens, Phase 2 condominiums. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
RAFFLE FEE WAIVER
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to Approve a fee waiver - Village
employee raffle. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
WOODLAND COMMONS - Aesthetics
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Parvin-Clauss "For Sale and Lease" signs at Woodland Commons
shopping center. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
METRA COMMUTER RAIL STATION - AESTHETICS
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Buffalo Grove Metra Commuter Rail Station - Landscaping. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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ROLLING HILLS/SCARSDALE HOMES
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Rolling Hills/Scarsdale Homes - Relocation of sign and
additional models. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
�./ ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
COMPUTER DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE - Aesthetics
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Computer Discount Warehouse - Canopy with signs. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
SEIGLE'S HARDWARE - Aesthetics
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Seigle's Hardware - For Lease Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-81 - GROVE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in
Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of November 17, 1994.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal, to pass Ordinance #94-81, approving an
Annexation Agreement for The Grove Memorial Chapel, Buffalo Grove Road. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-82 - GROVE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-82, annexing The
Grove Memorial Chapel property to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE #94-83 - GROVE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-83, amending the
Village of Buffalo Grove's Zoning Ordinance concerning Special Uses in the B-5
Town Center Planned District allowing for a funeral home in the
Commercial/Recreational Sub-district. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-84 - GROVE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal, to pass Ordinance #94-84, amending the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Buffalo Grove as it concerns The
Grove Memorial Chapel. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias welcomed The Grove Memorial Chapel to the Village of Buffalo
Grove.
President Mathias closed the Public Hearing at 8:20 P.M.
ORDINANCE #94-85 - MUNICIPAL CODE
Trustee Reid reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in
Mr. Szymborski's memo to Mr. Balling of November 17, 1994.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance#94-85, amending the Village
of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code pursuant to recommendations of the Municipal Code
Review Committee/Master Change Ordinance #2.
Trustee Marienthal thanked the three Trustees involved in this process for all
their work.
Trustee Braiman commented on the long process in bringing this to fruition, and
thanked the staff for their assistance.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
�./ ORDINANCE #94-86 - TITLE 19
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in
Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of November 17, 1994.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-86, amending Title 19 of
the Municipal Code as it concerns land donations.
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There was discussion as to the dollar amount determined for land value. Mr.
Raysa pointed out that anytime the Board takes action in regard to Title 19, the
background information for the fair market value of the land has to be justified
"uniquely attributable" to a development.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
School Board President Marc Spivak on behalf of District 96 stated that the
district appreciates the continued support of the Village Board.
Mr. Balling explained the criteria to be used in determining the dollar amount
for Title 19 use.
FY1995 GOLF OPERATIONS BUDGET
Mr. Balling, Mr. Brimm and Mr. Molinaro presented the FY1995 Golf Operations
Budget, details of which are contained in Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of
November 17, 1994; they then answered questions from the Board.
FY1995 FOOD SERVICE BUDGET
Mr. Balling, Mr. Brimm and Val Kaleta presented the FY1995 Food & Beverage
Operations Budget, details of which are contained in Mr. Balling's memo to the
Board of November 17, 1994; they then answered questions from the Board.
President Mathias thanked staff for the presentations and for their work in
putting them together.
RESOLUTION #94-50 - MARTIN SILBERNIK
Mr. Silbernik came forward and President Mathias read the resolution commending
him for his service as Plan Commission Chairman.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #94-50, commending Martin
Silbernik for service to the Village of Buffalo Grove as Chairman of the Plan
Commission. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
WOODLANDS OF FIORE
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to defer the Appearance Commission
recommendation on The Woodlands of Fiore - Ground Signs until all commission
recommendations can be approved at the same time.
It was noted that, in the future, if there are joint issues pending on a
property, staff should hold all issues until all commissions have had the
opportunity to act, so that all issues can be dealt with at one time.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to move to Executive Meeting to discuss
Collective Bargaining, Pending Litigation, Employment Matters, and to approve
Executive Session minutes. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 9:40 P.M. to 10:41 P.M.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 P.M.
�. Sirabian, Village Clerk
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