1995-03-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9662
3/20/95
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, MARCH 20, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:38 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, Hendricks and Moons.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance
Director; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public
Works; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the
March 6, 1995 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #786
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #786. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to approve
Warrant #786 in the amount of $1,186,451.25 authorizing payment of bills listed.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BLOOD DONOR COMMISSION
President Mathias appointed Tom Bozek to the Blood Donor Commission for a term
to expire 4/30/95; he explained this appointment must coincide with the term of
the Village President, and all commission re-appointments will be made after the
election.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to approve President Mathias' appointment.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows;
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
�./ Motion declared carried.
PRESENTATION - VILLAGE HALL ARTWORK
John Green, design architect for the Village Hall, presented a background on the
four framed pieces of artwork being donated to the Village: Articles of
Incorporation; a 1961 Aerial Photo of the Village; sales brochures of houses sold
in the Village; and a memorabilia collage of photos and documents.
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President Mathias expressed appreciation for these valuable pieces of work, and
thanked Mr. Green and all those involved for the hard work that went into this
project.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
President Mathias reported on a CATS meeting which he attended this morning.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village
and Lake County concerning certain County roadways within the Village, details
of which are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to him of March 16, 1995; they then
answered questions from the Board.
President Mathias stated that he believes informational and construction schedule
meetings need to be held with regard to Busch Road.
Trustee Marienthal suggested reference to concrete versus asphalt in the letter
to the County; he also suggested using the book signed by those attending the
informational meeting held at the Fire Station as a mailing tool for notification
to the public of this particular project.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to direct President Mathias to send the
letter, with the corrections noted by Trustee Marienthal, to the Lake County
Superintendent of Highways. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling acknowledged the efforts of President Mathias on this project.
AREA CODE
President Mathias reported on Illinois Commerce Commission hearings with regard
to a new telephone area code. The new area code will be handled by a geographic
split, however, Buffalo Grove will be in the new area code yet to be determined.
RESOLUTION #95-17 - GUN PRE-EMPTION LAW
President Mathias reported on the Illinois Municipal League Conference in
Springfield two weeks ago, stating that he and several other mayors wished to
testify before the House Agricultural Committee regarding the Gun Pre-Emption
Law, however, the Bill was not called to a vote at that time.
The Bill was voted out of Committee the following week, and is now before the
Illinois House.
President Mathias read the proposed resolution opposing the pre-emption of
Home Rule Authority as recommended in proposed Illinois House Bill 568.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #95-17, opposing the
pre-emption of Home Rule Authority as recommended under proposed Illinois House
Bill 568.
Trustees stated that, no matter what their beliefs on gun control, this has to
do with the Village being in control of its own destiny, and stated that each of
our local State Representatives should be given personal notice of this
resolution, and also that this resolution should be circulated throughout the
Northwest Municipal Conference communities.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Trustee Rubin announced that there will be a forum with the Residents with
Disabilities Commission and each of the school districts to discuss how they are
dealing with the education of children with disabilities.
BIKE HELMETS
Trustee Rubin reported on progress to date on the committee regarding bike
helmets; he reviewed a proposal trying to combine a mandatory law with education,
which has been circulated to committee members; he asked any resident with input
to forward same to his attention; he urged residents to reply to the survey which
will be in the next Village newsletter.
BIKE PATH SYSTEM
John Green presented a progress report on the bike path system, referring to an
aerial view showing the entire bike path, and a schematic section at the Lake-
Cook overpass.
Trustee Rubin thanked the Rotary Club and its members, and particularly John
Green for their hard work and dedication to this project.
CHECKER DRIVE
In response to a question from Trustee Rubin, Mr. Balling reviewed the situation
with the changes which have been implemented to date; he stated that a 90 day
assessment will be presented to the Board in May.
ESDA
Mr. Balling reported on the siren warning system failure at 4:00 A.M. today, and
the steps which are being taken to correct future occurrences.
TOWN CENTER
Trustee Reid clarified some misinformation given to the press by one of the
candidates last week.
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL
Trustee Reid congratulated St. Mary's School on their performance on the WGN
Radio Bob Collins' Pop Quiz this morning.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
In response to a question from Trustee Braiman, Mr. Balling and President Mathias
reported on the status of a traffic signal at Old Checker and Buffalo Grove
Roads.
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POLITICAL SIGNS
Trustee Braiman noted that some candidates are placing signs on parkways, and
some are even stapled to trees; he asked that Mr. Balling contact those
individuals in violation of the Sign Ordinance.
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
Trustee Moons congratulated Linda Rosen and the BG Singers on the marvelous
program which they put on this past week-end.
President Mathias echoed Trustee Moons' remarks and commended the Park District
and asked President Hedlund to convey the Board's appreciation to the cast.
SPEED REDUCTION DEVICE
Mr. Balling stated that staff is researching a speed reduction device recently
observed by Trustee Marienthal in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The Village Clerk again urged residents to vote in the April 4, 1995 Municipal
Election.
BUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Beechwood/Weidner parking with
reference to BGHS students, details of which are contained in his memo to the
Board of March 16, 1995.
Trustee Reid stated that he has some real problems with the proposal; he asked
about the response of Arlington Heights, which was answered by Mr. Balling; he
believes this proposal would be unfair to Buffalo Grove residents when the
Village of Arlington Heights is not making any concessions.
Trustee Rubin stated that he does not believe it is the Board's job to find
parking spaces for high school students; Mr. Balling stated that this has worked
well in other areas.
Trustee Braiman stated that he would like to see more input from the high school;
perhaps they should use some of their ball fields for parking.
Trustee Hendricks stated that parking on Beechwood and Weidner is abused; the
mail cannot be delivered without the mailman getting out of the truck; perhaps
the students need to use the bus unless they have a parking permit; the residents
of the area are definitely inconvenienced.
Trustee Moons stated that he is reluctant to encourage any parking south of
Dundee because that would exacerbate the jaywalking problem; he would like to see
representatives from the high school take part in the discussion.
Mr. Balling stated that there are two separate committees at present which both
have student and administrative representation who are working very hard to try
and solve this problem; he stated that the students do not abuse the street
parking by parking in front of hydrants or driveways; he does not believe
enforcement would be a major problem.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of the staff
recommendation; "NO" indicates opposition:
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YES: Rubin, Braiman*, Hendricks, President Mathias*
NO: Marienthal, Reid, Moons
*Temporarily, for the remainder of the year.
President Mathias stated that he will contact the Arlington Heights Village
President to see if there is some solution that can be worked out.
Mr. Balling stated that having this plan in place for the remainder of the year
will give staff a chance to evaluate both from a resident and student standpoint.
President Mathias thanked the Park District officials for the use of Bison Park.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of
February; there were no questions on same.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience.
Joe Novak, Parkchester, stated that his property backs up to the park created on
Newtown, and he has a problem with disturbance from the baseball field, the
basketball court, and primarily the toddler park; there is increased traffic and
parking by his home, and also a lot of debris on his lawn; the inconvenience from
the toddler park occurs all day long, and the parking problem occurs primarily
during the evenings and week-ends.
Mr. Rylko stated that this is classified as a neighborhood park.
Trustee Reid stated that this is really a community park.
Lengthy discussion took place with regard to the parking and traffic in the area.
President Mathias asked for a report from staff, which will be forthcoming at the
April 3, 1995 meeting; he also asked Mr. Rylko to see if the Park Board has a
solution to the problem.
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;
he then read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda; there
were no requests to remove any items from the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE #95-22 - LASALLE BANK NORTHBROOK
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, pass Ordinance #95-22, Granting a Variance
from Section 14.20.020 of the Buffalo Grove Sign Ordinance as it concerns two
wall signs for LaSalle Bank Northbrook, 1300 N. Arlington heights Road. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
�•/ AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #95-23 - DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Authorize the Disposal of Surplus Village
Personal Property. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #95-24 - LIQUOR CONTROLS
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Amend Chapter 5.20 of the Liquor Controls
Ordinance creating a Class E license for Continental Restaurant, 782 E. Buffalo
v Grove Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #95-18 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement
for the Buffalo Grove Road and Checker Road Traffic Signal. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
1995 SIDEWALK REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Authorize to Bid - 1995 Sidewalk Removal
and Replacement Program. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Authorize to Bid - Public Service Center
Parking Lot Improvement. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - Aesthetics
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: International House of Pancakes (formerly Shoney's) , 51 McHenry
Road - new elevations. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BOSTON MARKET - Aesthetics
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Boston Market (formerly Boston Chicken) , 150 McHenry Road - sign
face changes. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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ARBORETUM G.C. & B.G.G.C. - Signs
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Arboretum Golf Club and Buffalo Grove Golf Course - Signage.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
�./ Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO RESTAURANT - Aesthetics
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Buffalo Restaurant 1180 W. Lake Cook Road-Addition. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
SEARS PAINT & HARDWARE - Aesthetics
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Accept the Appearance Commission
Recommendation: Sears Paint and Hardware, 380 Half Day Road - Revised front
elevation, fencing, lighting and entry doors on east elevation. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
AVCO FINANCIAL SERVICES - Sign
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Accept the Appearance commission
Recommendation: Avco Financial Services, Plaza Verde - Wall Sign. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
GOLF AND FOOD SERVICE AUDIT
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Accept the FY 1994 Golf and Food Service
Audit and adopt Food Services Operations Fund Closure program. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
�./ ORDINANCE #95-25 - WATER AND SEWER RATES AND FEES
Mr. Balling explained the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in
Mr. Brimm's memo to him of March 7, 1995.
President Mathias congratulated Mr. Brimm and Mr. Balling on again lowering
the water and sewer rates.
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Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-25, amending
Sections 13.04.190 and 13.04.290 of the Municipal Code as it regards lowering
water and sewer rates and fees. Upon roll call, Trustees votes as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #95-26 - BUSCH GROVE PARK
President Mathias re-opened the Public Hearing at 9:43 P.M. ; he asked if there
was anyone wishing to give further testimony; there was no further testimony to
be given.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-26, approving an
Annexation Agreement for Busch Grove Park, Busch and Buffalo Grove Roads, details
of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of March 16, 1995.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
Mortin declared carried.
ORDINANCE #95-27 - BUSCH GROVE PARK
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-27, annexing Busch
Grove Park to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #95-28 - BUSCH GROVE PARK
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-28, amending the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to Busch Grove Park. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #95-29 - BUSCH GROVE PARK
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #95-29, approving a
Special Use in the Office and Research and Residential Estate zoning Districts
for Busch Grove Park. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias closed the Public Hearing at 9:45 P.M.
RESOLUTION #95-19 - FY 1995-96 PROGRAM BUDGET
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to pass Resolution #95-19, approving the
Fiscal Year 1995-96 Program Budget for the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #95-20 - VILLAGEWIDE STREET MAINTENANCE
Mr. Balling reviewed the 1995 Villagewide contractual street maintenance program
construction engineering and award of bid, details of which are contained in Mr.
Kuenkler's memo to him of March 13, 1995; he stated that a public information
meeting will be held at Village Hall next Tuesday at 7:00 P.M.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to pass Resolution #95-20, approving an
Agreement for Construction Engineering Services for the 1995 Villagewide
Contractual Street Maintenance Project and waiving bids for said service; award
of bid for the Street Maintenance Program to Arrow Road Construction Company.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Moons
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Moons, seconded by Braiman, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at
9:50 P.M.
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Janet M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPR D ME DAY OF 1995.
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