1994-12-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9613
12/19/94
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, DECEMBER 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, Rubin, Braiman and Hendricks.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance
Director; Phil Versten, Administrative Assistant; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner;
and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to approve the minutes of the
December 5, 1994 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Reid
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #780
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #780. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to
approve Warrant #780 in the amount of $2,515,086.82, authorizing payment of bills
listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
"SAVED BY THE BELT" AWARDS
President Mathias explained the "Saved by the Belt" award.
Sgt. Dunne reviewed the circumstances surrounding each accident, then presenting
"Saved by the Belt" awards to the following people: Joseph Heelan and his
children Jake and Jordan; Meriam Pike, and her children Rachel and Rebecca; Ivan
Gruenthal and his son Joseph; Sharon Powell and her son Max; and the Robert
Cherney family.
Sgt. Dunne thanked the Village and the Board for their support of this program.
TRUSTEE VACANCY
President Mathias explained that Trustee Kahn originally submitted his
resignation to be effective December 31, 1994. However, since that time, Mr.
Kahn has now sold his home, and consequently is no longer a resident of Buffalo
Grove. Therefore, President Mathias officially declared the Trustee seat vacant.
Mr. Raysa reviewed the current and previous laws with regard to filling a Trustee
vacancy.
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President Mathias then nominated Gerard Moons to fill the vacant Trustee seat,
referring to information provided in Board packets regarding Mr. Moons'
qualifications.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to concur with President Mathias'
appointment.
Trustee Rubin believes the best system is one that Trustees as a whole should be
able to make nominations and suggestions and discuss them, however, since the
nomination is before the Board, he will vote to concur with the nomination.
Trustee Reid stated that his concern is a matter of timing; he would prefer to
leave the seat vacant and let the voters determine who will replace Bruce Kahn,
and would urge a negative vote to leave a level playing field for all candidates
in the upcoming election; he has no objections to Mr. Moons whatsoever.
Trustee Braiman believes that the Board has an obligation to the citizens of the
Village to fill the position; he believes it is a disservice to residents to
leave the seat vacant for another three months.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Rubin, Braiman, President Mathias
NAYS: 3 - Marienthal*, Reid, Hendricks
Motion defeated (4 affirmative votes required) .
*Trustee Marienthal stated that he would need information on a number of issues
before he would be able to cast an affirmative vote.
President Mathias assured the Board that he will bring this nomination back to
the Board after Trustee Marienthal has had an opportunity to discuss certain
issues with Mr. Moons.
ROUTE 22 BILLBOARD
Trustee Marienthal commented on the current situation regarding the Route 22
billboard.
ROUTE 83
Trustee Rubin acknowledged that everything is open regarding the Route 83
construction, and gave credit to IDOT for getting it done, as well as thanking
them for their efforts. Trustee Marienthal concurred.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for November; there were
no questions on same.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE/GOLF FUNDS
President Mathias opened the Public Hearing for the Buffalo Grove Golf Club/
Arboretum Golf Course Funds, FY1995 Appropriation Ordinance at 8:31 P.M. , after
which he read from the Notice of Public Hearing published in the Daily Herald on
December 9, 1994.
Mr. Brimm made a brief presentation to the Board, details of which are contained
in his memo to Mr. Balling of December 6, 1994.
President Mathias asked if any members of any other public agencies, the
audience, or the Board wished to comment; there were no comments.
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At 8:35 P.M. , President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until the ordinances
are brought back to the Board for approval at the January 9, 1995 Regular
Meeting.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience.
Rob Sherman stated that, with regard to the fee waiver for a raffle for the Jacob
Duman Center, he believes procedures should be changed so that non-profit
organizations would automatically be granted a fee waiver for an event that has
been run previously without any problems or complaints.
Trustee Rubin stated that the idea is worth exploring, and would like staff to
look into the matter.
Mr. Sherman also stated that he believes the citizens of Buffalo Grove should
have the benefit of a full Board.
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.
President Mathias then read a brief description of each item on the Consent
Agenda.
TOWN PLACE
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to Approve a Plat of Re-subdivision,
development Improvement Agreement and attending conditions - Town Place
townhomes. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Rubin
Motion declared carried.
BARCLAY STATION
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to Approve a Certificate of Initial
Acceptance and Approval - Barclay Station. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COURTESY CORPORATION
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to Approve a Development Improvement
Agreement, Watermain Easement and Agreement Affection Real Estate - Courtesy
Corporation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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COMPUTER DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE - Aesthetics
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Computer Discount Warehouse - Canopy lighting and Wall signs.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
GROVE MEMORIAL CHAPEL - Aesthetics
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance commission
Recommendation: Grove Memorial Chapel, Buffalo Grove Road - Architecture,
materials, colors, and lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-94 - TAX ABATEMENT
Mr. Brimm made a brief presentation regarding the tax abatements on the next
eleven ordinances, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of
November 21, 1994.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-94, abating a
portion of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds -
Series 1986 of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-95 - TAX ABATEMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-95, Abating a
Portion of the Taxes Levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds
Series 1987 of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-96 - TAX ABATEMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-96, abating a
portion of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds -Series 1988 of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE #94-97 - TAX ABATEMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-97, Abating a
Portion of the Taxes Levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds
Series 1989 of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-98 - TAX ABATEMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-98, abating a
portion of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds -
Series 1992 of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-99 - TAX ABATEMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-99, abating a
portion of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds -
Series 1981 of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-100 - TAX ABATEMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-100, abating a
portion of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds -
Series 1982 of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-101 - TAX ABATEMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-101, abating a
portion of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds -
Series 1984 of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE #94-102 - TAX ABATEMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-102, abating a
portion of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds -
Series 1993-A of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
�./ NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-103 - TAX ABATEMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-103, abating a
portion of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds -
Series 1993-B of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-104 - TAX ABATEMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-104, abating a
portion of the taxes levied for the Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds -
Series 1994 of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-105 - TAXICAB RATES
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in
Mr. Versten's memo to him of December 15, 1994.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-105, amending
Chapter 5.28 of the Municipal Code as it regards Taxicab Rates. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ICE PARTNERS, INC. BUFFALO GROVE ICE PAVILION
Mr. Balling reviewed the request of Ice Partners, Inc./Buffalo Grove Ice Pavilion
for a proposed ice arena.
Garry Benjoya, representing Ice Partners, Inc. , made a presentation to the Board,
first giving a brief history of the organization, and then details of the
proposed arena, specifics of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr.
Balling of December 15, 1994.
Trustee Braiman stated that he believes there is a need for this type of
facility, but he does have a problem with the loop road.
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Trustee Rubin concurred with Trustee Braiman; he does have concerns, but is
enthused about the prospect; he believes the road must go through, and the right
of way must be given for the road as originally designed; he also expressed
concern about parking.
Trustee Reid also welcomed the organization to the Village, but he agrees with
the concerns already expressed, and is particularly concerned about the
north/south part of the loop road.
�•/ Trustee Hendricks also extended a welcome, and again concern was expressed
regarding the loop road.
Trustee Marienthal believes the road must be in place from the first day of
operation.
Mr. Benjoya then presented details regarding the interior of the facility; he
stated that food operations are in the plan, but there will definitely not be any
liquor available.
Trustee Braiman wants to be sure that the aesthetics are compatible with the
surrounding residential area.
Moved by Braiman, seconded Rubin, to refer the Ice Partners, Inc./Buffalo Grove
Ice Pavilion to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to move to Executive Meeting to discuss
Litigation and Employment Matters. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 9:35 P.M. until 11:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice
vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned
at 11:32 P.M.
c-Janet M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
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