1993-08-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9358
8/16/93
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN
CHIPPER'S RESTAURANT, 48 RAUPP BOULEVARD, AUGUST 16, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Those present stood
and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Mathias, Trustees Reid,
Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks. Trustees Marienthal and Rubin were absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; William Brimm, Finance Director; Phil Versten, Administrative
Assistant; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of
Public Works; Police Chief McCann, Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the
August 2, 1993 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion Declared carried.
WARRANT #738
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #748. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to approve
Warrant #748 in the amount of $1,379,487.68, authorizing payment of bills listed.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion Declared carried.
PROCLAMATION
President Mathias read the Proclamation setting aside September 9, 1993 as the
National Council of Jewish Women's National Day of the Working Parent. Moved by
Kahn, seconded by Braiman to concur with President Mathias' proclamation.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion Declared carried.
CABLE CONSORTIUM
Trustee Reid reported on the Cable Consortium meeting he attended on August 12,
1993. Continental Cable has indicated their intent to file for franchise
renewal. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hendricks, to direct staff to complete the
proper papers so that the Village of Buffalo Grove will be certified by the FCC
to regulate cable TV rates persuant to prescribed FCC procedures. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion Declared carried.
VILLAGE STAFF VS. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SOFTBALL GAME
President Mathias reported on the resounding victory of the Village softball team
over the Chamber of Commerce team at the softball game which was held last week.
He thanked all who participated and hopes that this will be an annual event.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for July; there were no
questions on same.
D.A.R.E.
Mr. Balling explained the D.A.R.E. program, a drug awareness program offered to
the fifth graders in the Village. The school districts felt that it would be
beneficial if third graders were offered the program. They have secured a grant
and have requested consideration from the Village for a local match. He proposed
that up to $10,000 from the Liquor Commissioner's Alcohol Penalty Fund for the
next two fiscal years be used for this purpose, and direct the Chief of Police
to structure the personnel necessary to carry out the program. Moved by Braiman,
seconded by Kahn to approve the expenditure. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion Declared carried.
GOLF & FOOD SERVICES (Six Month Report)
Mr. Brimm submitted a brief report on the Golf Course and Food Service operations
for the previous six months, details of which can be found in his memo to Mr.
Balling of July 6, 1993.
ROTARY CLUB RAFFLE (Fee Waiver)
Mr. Balling presented a request for a fee waiver from the Rotary Club for their
raffle to be conducted during Buffalo Grove Days. Moved by Kahn, seconded by
Braiman, to approve the fee waiver. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion Declared carried.
GAIL DRIVE
Mr. Balling reported that the Gail Drive project will be completed this week.
Beth Brown, Gail Drive, stated her concerns about perceived lack of communication
between the Village and the residents, and the projects impact on the
neighborhood during construction.
Tracy Selan, 1151 Green Knolls, reported on damage done to her car while parked
in the designated parking lot during construction as well as other vandalism done
during this time.
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David Smith, 1335 Gail Drive, expressed his frustration concerning inability to
get in and out of his driveway; perceived lack of communication.
TOWN CENTER TIF DISTRICT
President Mathias opened the Public Hearing at 8:02 P.M. Trustee Kahn
introduced the subject. Mr. Brimm read into the record the recommendations of
the Joint Review Board as noted in memos from Trustee Kahn and Mr. Brimm to the
President and Board of Trustees dated August 11, 1993.
Greg Hummell, from Rudnick and Wolfe and Steve Fivel from Melvin Simon and
Associates were sworn in by President Mathias.
Steve Fivel presented a check to the Village of $23,445.82 for all legal costs
incurred to date by the Village through May 15, 1993 and previously invoiced by
Simon. In addition, a certificate was presented to the village noting that a
lease has been executed with a theater tenant dated April 5, 1993.
Mr. Hummell presented the details of the proposed bond transactions to the Board
and the risk as to principal and interest being assumed by Simon by holding the
Subordinated bonds.
Bill Hammer, from Melvin Simon & Associates was sworn in and then discussed the
tenant mix. He informed the Board that initial negotiations have been discussed
with an anchor tenant but that an executed lease would not be submitted with
other documents next week and may take as long as 18-24 weeks to complete.
Trustee Kahn asked if an outside consultant to evaluate the impact an anchor
tenant would have on the project has been pursued. Mr. Hammer agreed that he
would work with the Village to find the appropriate person for this purpose.
Elliott Hartstein, representing School District 125 and member of the Joint
Review Board, gave his comments on the proposal and why he supported the
proposal.
Bob Ackerman, representing School District 102 and member of the Joint Review
Board, gave his urging to the Board to proceed with the project.
Sam Gershon, 431 Town Place, gave his comments on the project saying Town Center
is a strip shopping center. Putting more money into this project will not change
it to become anything more.
Jim Hudson, 751 Shady Grove, gave his comments saying that putting more money
into the project will not improve the project.
The Public hearing was closed at 9:45 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
A Special Meeting may be called for August 31, 1993 pending completion of
documents and availability of Trustees to review the Town Center TIF District
proposed restructuring.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience; there were
none.
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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 #93-63 (Title 10)
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to approve Ordinance #93-63, Amending Title 10
of the Municipal Code designating No Parking on Old Checker Road adjacent to
Willow Stream Park. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 -Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #93-40, (Cherbourg)
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to approve Resolution #93-40, Approving a Quit
Claim Deed and Conveying Outlot 9006, Cherbourg Unit 2 to the Buffalo Grove Park
District. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 -Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION (Open Safety Week)
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Proclaim the week of August 23-27, 1993 as
School's Open Safety Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 -Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
MANCHESTER GREENS PHASE II (Plat of Subdivision & DIA)
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Approve the Final Plat of Subdivision and
Development Improvement Agreement and attending conditions - Manchester Greens,
Phase II. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 -Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENY: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
SPEEDWAY SERVICE STATION (Plat of Subdivision)
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision -
Speedway Service Station, Milwaukee Avenue. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 -Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
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CHERBOURG UNIT 2 (Warranty Deed)
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Accept the Warranty Deed for Outlot 9006,
Cherbourg Unit 2. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 -Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
\ ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
v Motion declared carried.
PICK UP TRUCK (Authorization to Bid)
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Authorize to Bid - 3/4 Ton 4x4 Pick up Truck
for the Buffalo Grove Fire Department. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 -Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENY: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
MOVERS INTERNATIONAL (Aesthetics)
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission Approval:
Movers International, Commerce Ct. , - Ground Signs. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 -Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #93-64, (Daube Co.)
Mr. Balling introduced the subject, detail of which can be found in Mr. Pfeil's
memo to Mr. Balling of August 10, 1993.
Mr. Paul Daube, the petitioner, described his business and the reasons for
requesting the Special Use. Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid to accept the Plan
Commission recommendation and approve Ordinance #93-64, Approving a Special Use
in the Industrial Zoning District. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 -Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #93-65 (Lou Malnati's)
Mr. Balling introduced the subject, details of which can be found in Mr. Pfeil's
memo to Mr. Balling of August 11, 1993.
Mr. Marc Malnati, the petitioner, explained his reasons for requesting the
rezoning. He added his request for additional curb cuts which had not been
approved at the Plan Commisison meeting.
Mr. Stephen Goldspeil, Plan Commission Chairman, discussed the Plan Commission
referral on the parking lot and the reasons for voting against the additional
curb cuts.
Mr. Malnati recinded his amended request and perused his original request.
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Moved by Kahn, seconded by Braiman, to accept the Plan Commission recommendation,
Approving a Preliminary Plan, Variations to the Flood Plain and Rezoning from the
R-3 Zoning District to the B-1 Zoning District - Malnati's, Buffalo Grove Road.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #93-66 (Jaywalking)
Mr. Balling introduced the subject, details of which can be found in Chief
McCann's memo to Mr. Balling of August 10, 1993. Moved by Reid, seconded by
Hendricks, to pass Ordinance #93-66, Amending Section BG-16-105 of the Municipal
Code regarding Compliance Violations. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS
Mr. Balling introduced the subject, details of which are contained in Mr.
Rigsby's memo to Mr. Balling of August 11, 1993. Moved by Reid, seconded by
Kahn, to accept the Bid waiver and Award of Contract to AIG Consultants. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
Motion declared carried.
CHECKER PLACE
Mr. Balling introduced the subject, details of which can be found in Mr. Pfeil's
memo to Mr. Balling of August 10, 1993. Checker Place is a proposed new
residential project to be located at Buffalo Grove Road and Checker Road.
Barry Ash representing the petitioner, Howard Samotny made a presentation as to
how they wish the plan to be developed.
Jim Dougherty, and engineer with Ralph Burke & Associates, presented the Board
with a site plan.
Trustees agreed that the project was too dense for the parcel.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn to refer the Checker Place project to the Plan
Commission with the comments of the Village Board. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Rubin
PRAIRIE ROAD/DEGRAZIA CO.
Mr. Balling introduced the subject, details of which can be found in Mr. Pfeil's
memo to him of August 10, 1993.
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Jerry DeGrazia made a presentation to the Board properties on the west side of
Prairie Road concerns of water and sewer problems.
Trustee Reid does not want to see this entire area developed in a piecemeal
development; he wants to see proper planning of the infrastructure.
Trustee Braiman believes that a logical place for a park is next to the school.
He would like to see a Park District plan before we go any further.
Trustee Reid would be willing to review an application after he has heard from
Staff as to the total need for the entire area.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote the
meeting was adjourned at 10;30 P.M.
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