1994-01-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9430
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, HELD IN CHIPPER'S RESTAURANT,
48 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 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, Kahn, 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; Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of
Public Works; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village
Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to approve the minutes of the
January 3, 1994 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #758
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #758. Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to
approve Warrant #758 in the amount of $1,647,907.89, authorizing payment of bills
listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
"CHAMPION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT" AWARD
President Mathias explained the "SMAC Champion of Local Government" award based
on the results of the 1993 Legislator Report Card; he then read the plaque and
presented it to State Representative Verna Clayton. Further explanation is
contained in the press release from the Suburban Mayors Action Coalition Cook
County dated November 19, 1993.
RESOLUTION #94-1 - Superintendent Dr. Stephen Berry
President Mathias read the proposed resolution, after which it was moved by Kahn,
seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #94-1, recognizing the years of
contributions of retiring School District 214 Superintendent, Dr.Stephen Berry.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE
President Mathias read a letter from Wheeling Village President Schultz thanking
the Buffalo Grove Fire Department for their assistance in fighting a major fire
in Wheeling on December 24, 1993. President Mathias asked that a copy of a
letter be presented to Fire Chief Allenspach and the Department.
BUSCH COMMONS PARK
Trustee Kahn urged residents to attend the Park Board meeting to be held at the
Alcott Center on January 24, 1994, to hear the plans for Busch Commons Park,
which will include the discussion of the site as a possible location for Buffalo
Grove Days.
TREE SALES
Trustee Kahn stated that forms are now available at Village Hall for residents
for the discount tree sale.
RESOLUTION # 94-2 - Cable Consortium Group
Trustee Reid reported on a meeting held by the Cable Consortium last week.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to pass Resolution #94-2, that the Village of
Buffalo Grove, in conformance with the prescribed FCC guidelines, hereby extends
the review process for the rate justification submittal received from Continental
Cable for a 150 day period beginning January 29, 1994 through June 28, 1994,
within which time the group will determine whether to approve or disapprove the
reasonableness of the rates as contained therein. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for December, 1993;
there were no questions on same.
WEATHER-RELATED MANPOWER
Mr. Balling reported that, during the recent cold weather, the staff has done a
marvelous job; he stated that a memo will be forthcoming, but thanked Mr. Rigsby
and his staff for the job they have done.
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;
there were no such requests.
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ORDINANCE #94-5 Refunding Revenue Bonds
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass Ordinance #94-5, Authorizing and
Providing for the call and Redemption of Certain Outstanding Waterworks and
Sewerage Refunding Revenue Bonds, dated October 1, 1970 of the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, IL and for giving notice of such Call. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #94-3 Raul= Blvd Bridge
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass Resolution #94-3, Approving an
Agreement for Design Engineering Services for the Raupp Boulevard Bridge
Rehabilitation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #94-4 MFT Raupp Blvd. Bridge
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass Resolution #94-4, For Improvement
by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code as it regards MFT Funds for the
Rehabilitation for the Raupp Boulevard Bridge. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE COMMERCE CENTER PINES RESUBDIVISION
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to approve a Certificate of Initial
Acceptance and Approval - Buffalo Grove Commerce Center Pines Resubdivision, 760
Hastings. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE COMMERCE CENTER LOT 27
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to approve a Certificate of Initial
Acceptance and Approval, Buffalo Grove Commerce Center Lot 27, 730 Hastings.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-6 - Village Manager Salary
President Mathias read from the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-6, establishing the annual
salary for the Village Manager. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias thanked Mr. Balling for his work for the Village, and Mr.
Balling thanked the Board for their consideration and support.
ORDINANCE #94-7 - Liquor Controls
Mr. Balling introduced the proposed ordinance, after which Mr. Szymborski
summarized the work of the sub-committee reviewing the Municipal Code, and
highlighted the changes recommended, details of which are contained in his memo
to Mr. Balling of January 13, 1994.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-7, amending Chapter 5.20,
Liquor Controls Ordinance.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-8 - Checker Place
Larry Freedman, attorney representing the petitioner, made a brief presentation
to the Board, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling
of January 13, 1994.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-8, approving a Planned
Unit Development Ordinance and Preliminary Plan for Checker Place Residential,
Old Checker and Buffalo Grove Roads, pursuant to Mr. Pfeil's memo and the draft
dated 1/14/94.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman, Russ Taylor, Director of Planning
for the petitioner, responded regarding the variation as to the sidewalks. Plan
Commissioner Goldspiel commented on the discussion at the Plan Commission
regarding this variation.
Trustee Braiman stated that the development team has done a nice job in providing
what the Board was looking for, and he believes it will be a very nice project.
Trustee Marienthal commented on the water being moved off-site; he believes there
is a wall-like effect in some spots, and he suggested the reduction of 4 units.
Mr. Freedman responded to Trustee Marienthal's comments.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias welcomed the development to the Village of Buffalo Grove.
RESOLUTION #94-4 - Lake County Framework Plan
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed resolution, details of which are contained in
Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of January 14, 1994. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by
Kahn, to pass Resolution #94-4, regarding Village of Buffalo Grove comments about
the Lake County Framework Plan. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to authorize bidding for the removal and
l J replacement of Public Service Center Underground Fuel Storage Tanks. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
DOMAS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Mr. Balling introduced the proposal, after which Marc Schwartz, attorney for the
petitioner, made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in
Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of January 13, 1993. Mr. Schwartz also
introduced Ed Domas, Bob Domas, Don Domas, and Roy Herbst.
Mr. Herbst made a brief presentation with regard to the design and the use that
will be at the site, referring to a drawing of the proposed building.
Trustee Kahn stated that he does have a concern with the "horseshoe" road.
Trustee Braiman stated that he wants to make sure the roadway has access to
Weiland Road.
Mr. Herbst stated that the proposed use for the property is warehousing and
office space. Trustee Reid stated that he wants to be sure the Plan Commission
is aware of the specific use so that parking is properly planned.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to refer the Domas Development proposal,
Weiland Road, to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PARK VIEW TERRACE
Mr. Balling introduced the proposed development.
Michael Schwartz, attorney representing the developer, made a brief presentation
to the Board, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling
of January 13, 1994.
Edward Schwartz, developer, also made a presentation, referring to the site plan,
photographs, and a rendering of the Frenchman's Cove property; he stated that the
market will determine the mix of units sold.
Trustee Reid stated that he believes all units should have 2-car garages; he also
asked about a sidewalk, and Mr. Schwartz stated that he does not believe it is
necessary because there is a sidewalk on the other side of the street. There was
discussion regarding a sidewalk to get to the park, as well as sidewalks between
the units. Trustee Marienthal would like to see an access way to the park; Mr.
Schwartz stated that he does not believe that will be a problem.
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Trustee Hendricks also stated that he would like to see all units with 2-car
garages.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of the developer
submitting the plan for referral to the Plan Commission; "NO" indicates desire
to see other improvements before submittal of the plan:
YES: Marienthal, Reid*, Kahn*, Rubin**, Braiman, Hendricks**
NO: None
*Would like to see comments, particularly about sidewalks, are reviewed.
**Would like the Plan Commission to fine tune the plan.
CENSUS
President Mathias stated that he just wanted to make sure that the Board is aware
that the cost of the census will be more than what was originally planned,
although it will still be of financial benefit to the Village.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to approve an agreement between the United
States Bureau of the Census and the Village of Buffalo Grove regarding the
undertaking of a Special Census in the Village in FY94-95, as outlined in Mr.
Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of December 13, 1993. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive Meeting to discuss
litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn,Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
The Board adjourned to Executive Meeting from 8:55 P.M. until 10:05 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at
10:05 P.M.
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Jaitet M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
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