1994-03-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9450
3/7/94
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, MARCH 7, 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: Lee Szymborski, Acting Village Manager; William Raysa,
Village Attorney; William Brimm, Finance Director; Phil Versten, Administrative
Assistant; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Richard Kuenkler,
Village Engineer; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village
Treasurer. William Balling, Village Manager, arrived at 8:45 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to approve the minutes of the February 14, 1994
Special Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #761
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #761. Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Kahn, to
approve Warrant #761 in the amount of $1,582,623.60, 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.
BUFFALO GROVE DAYS COMMITTEE
President Mathias appointed Rosemary Maziarz-Aaron to the 1994 Buffalo Grove Days
Committee. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to concur with President Mathias'
appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ELECTRICAL COMMISSION
President Mathias appointed Ronald Hackett and Wayne Kowalski to the Electrical
Commission for terms to expire April 30, 1995. Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid,
to concur with President Mathias' appointments. 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.
RESOLUTION #94-8 - Lake County Juvenile Justice System Referendum
Lake County Board Member David Stolman made a presentation explaining the
`./ proposed resolution regarding support for the Lake County Juvenile Justice System
Improvement Plan Referendum; he then presented a video tape put together to
promote the referendum.
Trustee Rubin pointed out that residents can vote for this referendum even if
they do not wish to declare a party affiliation by simply requesting a non-
partisan ballot.
President Mathias then read a portion of the proposed resolution.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Kahn, to pass Resolution #94-8, regarding support
for the Lake County Juvenile Justice System Improvement Plan Referendum.
Trustee Reid stated that, even though he is unable to vote on this referendum,
he strongly urged support of same; he believes the facility is sorely needed and
will benefit all the residents of Buffalo Grove.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
EMMERICH PARK - Lights
President Mathias noted a letter from the Park District regarding the lighting
program at Emmerich Park. Trustee Reid stated that the letter answers the
questions which were asked, but the information should have been provided before
the fact, not after.
PRAIRIE SCHOOL - Crossing Guard
President Mathias stated that the second crossing guard for Prairie School at
Brandywyn and Thompson will be posted as of March 21, 1994.
PROPOSED WEAPONS ORDINANCE
President Mathias stated that the proposed weapons regulation ordinance will be
discussed on April 11, 1994; this will be to determine the direction the Board
wishes to take, and will not entertain audience comments.
WEATHER-RELATED MANPOWER
President Mathias again thanked Ray Rigsby and the Public Works personnel for
their outstanding work during the recent storm(s) .
BUFFALO GROVE DAYS
Trustee Rubin presented a recommendation from the Buffalo Grove Days Committee
that the festival remain open on Monday, and that Monday be an alcohol-free
family day. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of the
recommendation from the Buffalo Grove Days Committee; "NO" indicates opposition:
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YES: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NO: None
RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES COMMITTEE
Trustee Rubin noted that the Committee for Residents with Disabilities is holding
an informational presentation on proposed respite care on March 23, 1994 at
7:00 P.M. at the Village Hall.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 96 REFERENDUM
Trustee Rubin noted that there is a referendum on the March 15, 1994 ballot for
School District 96, and he urged support of same.
1994 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Trustee Braiman noted that there will be an informational meeting regarding the
1994 Street Maintenance program on March 10, 1994 at 7:00 P.M. at the Fire
Department Administration Center.
BLOOD DRIVE
Trustee Kahn noted that the Blood Donor Commission is holding a blood drive on
Saturday, March 12, 1994 at the Alcott Center from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and he
urged residents to donate.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Szymborski noted the submittal of the Management Report for January, 1994;
there were no questions on same.
COMMONWEALTH EDISON
Ron Crawford, representing Commonwealth Edison, presented a report on their
operations during the recent ice storm. Some of the steps Commonwealth Edison
has taken to alleviate future problems are: installing an enhancement to their
telephone system to greatly increase the number of calls that can be handled,
which will be announced to customers shortly; they have initiated additional tree
trimming in the most troublesome areas.
Trustee Reid again commented on the outstanding service he received from the
Commonwealth Edison crew during the storm.
Mr. Crawford then explained how Commonwealth Edison determines priorities during
an emergency.
GFOA AWARD - William Brimm
Mr. Szymborski presented an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement from the
Government Finance Officers Association to William Brimm for Excellence in
Financial Reporting; he then read the award and presented it to Mr. Brimm, who
was congratulated by the audience and the Board for receiving this award for the
llth year in a row.
HYDRANT FLUSHING
Mr. Szymborski stated that the annual hydrant flushing will begin on Monday,
March 21, 1994; sufficient notice will be given to residents.
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HAWTHORNE ROAD/PATTON DRIVE STOP SIGN REQUEST
President Mathias requested that this item be moved up in the agenda because Tim
Moore and Alex Dao were present in the audience. President Mathias explained to
Tim and Alex that the Village Engineer had reviewed their request for a 4-way
stop sign at Hawthorn and Patton, but recommended that the intersection remain
as is at this time.
Mr. Kuenkler's memo to Mr. Balling of February 15, 1994 states that there have
been no recorded accidents in the past six years, and that a sign is not
warranted.
The Board thanked the boys for bringing this to their attention, and stated that
if accidents do occur at the intersection, it is important that they be reported
to the Police Department. The Board also asked the Police Department to continue
to monitor this particular intersection.
INDIAN TRAILS LIBRARY REFERENDUM
Irwin Einhorn, a member of the Citizen's Referendum Committee, introduced Wynn
Weiss, President of the Library Board, and Ken Swanson, Head Librarian. Mr.
Einhorn then made a presentation to the Board seeking support for the referendum
which will be on the March 15, 1994 ballot, and explained how the money will be
used. Mr. Swanson also made a presentation, referring to the floor plan showing
the proposed expansion.
Trustee Kahn questioned Mr. Swanson with regard to the percentage of users were
from Buffalo Grove; Mr. Swanson responded to Trustee Kahn. Mr. Einhorn stated
that residents were asked if branch libraries were desired, and the answer was
overwhelmingly negative.
Trustee Reid and Trustee Rubin urged residents to support the referendum.
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. , A. be deleted, and that Item XI. , G. be removed
for later discussion.
ORDINANCE #94-15, Liauor Control
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to Amend Chapter 5.20 of the Liquor
Controls Code and Ordinance #94-7 regarding the reservation of a Class A Liquor
License for Outback Steakhouse and other miscellaneous items concerning the
Liquor Controls Chapter. Upon roll call, Trutees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-16, Sign Code Variance
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to Grant a Variance from Section 14.20.070
of the Buffalo Grove Sign Code concerning the installation of a ground sign
within 250 feet of another ground sign - The Wheatlands, Deerfield Parkway. Upon
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roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #94-9, Lt. Goldman
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendicks, to Commend retiring Fire Department member
Lieutenant Jim Goldman. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #94-10, Lt. Domar
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendicks, to Commend retiring Fire Department member
Lieutenant John Domar. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #94-11, Traffic Signal
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to pass Resolution #94-11, For Improvement
by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code as it regards MFT Funds for a
traffic signal at Dundee Road and Lake Boulevard. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION - CANCER CONTROL MONTH
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to set aside the month of April 1994 as
Cancer Control Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
APTAKISIC ROAD WATERMAIN PROJECT
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks to approve an Easement Agreement -
Aptakisic Road Watermain Project, Parcel 28. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
FEE WAIVER - BG PARK DISTRICT
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to approve the Waiver of Permit Fees -
Buffalo Grove Park District Emmerich Park ball diamond lights. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
FEE WAIVER - OMNI YOUTH SERVICES
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to approve the Waiver of Fees - Omni Youth
Services raffle. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE (Aesthetics)
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to accept the Appearance Commission
Approval: Outback Steakhouse, 720 Lake Cook Road - revisions of elevations,
signs and landscaping. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
TETRA REX (Aesthetics)
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to accept the Appearance Commission
Approval: Tetra Rex, 909 Asbury Drive - Ground Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
SERGEANT-WELCH (Aesthetics)
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to accept the Appearance Commision
Approval: Sergeant-Welch, 911 Commerce Court - Ground sign. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
TOWN PLACE (Aesthetics)
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to accept the Appearance Commission
Approval: Town Place ground signs at Route 83 and Buffalo Grove Road. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COMERICA BANK (Aesthetics)
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to accept the Appearance Commission
Approval: Comerica Bank, Busch and Weiland Roads. 1. Elevations/Materials
2. Landscaping, Lighting and Signs. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
WILLIAMSBURG ESTATES OUTLOT A
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to Accept Outlat A, Williamsburg Estates.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
•/ AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling arrived at this time.
TOWN CENTER - Proposed Plan Change
Mr. Balling explained the proposed plan change for Phase II Retail Area, details
of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of March 4, 1994.
Robert Dinsmore further reviewed the request of the developer.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding whether or not this is a minor change,
and whether or not it is tied into the re-financing.
Plan Commissioner Krug opinionated that this is considered a minor change since
it is a downsizing.
It was suggested that a polling be taken as to whether or not a time limitation
can be put into the agreements, and also whether or not the Village can indicate
on the plan that they are approving the theater, but that the other expansion
would be subject to Board approval as well.
David Loomis, representing the Pickwick Theaters, commented that they are anxious
to become established in Buffalo Grove.
President Mathias polled the Board: these theaters (4) ; the expansion theaters
(8) ; or the whole project with the other buildings:
Marienthal: 4 theaters
Reid: 4 theaters - he believes the other 4 will present serious
parking problems
Kahn: 8 theaters
Rubin: 8 theaters
Braiman: 8 theaters
Hendricks: 4 theaters
President Mathias: 8 theaters - on the condition that the 8 are placed on
the same location (the other 4 cannot be
in any other location than what is presented
on this plan)
\,/ After further discussion, it was moved by Braiman and seconded by Rubin to defer
this item until the Village Attorney can revise the language. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias stated that the proposed ordinance will be re-written and put
on the Consent Agenda for the March 14, 1994 Special Meeting.
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RESOLUTION #94-12 - Waste Management Northwest
Mr. Balling explained the proposal, details of which are contained in Mr. Brimm's
memo him of March 3, 1994.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, authorizing the execution of amendments to the
Refuse Scavenger Service Contract between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Waste
Management Northwest.
�•/ Several questions were asked which staff and Mr. Boyer of Waste Management will
investigate: delaying the yard waste pick up for one month; senior
citizen/handicapped/financial need rates; percentage of residents not taking the
service.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
1994 VILLAGEWIDE CONTRACTUAL STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to pass Resolution #94-13, approving an
Agreement for Construction Engineering Services for the 1994 Villagewide
Contractual Street Maintenance Project.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposal, details of which are contained in Mr.
Kuenkler's memo to him of February 16, 1994.
After discussion on several items, it was moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to
defer this item until the next meeting so as to allow time for further review by
the Village Attorney. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PAULINE AVENUE
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on Pauline Avenue, details of which are
contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to him of February 18, 1994.
Trustee Reid verified that the intersection will be re-marked.
UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS
Mr. Balling reviewed the procedure, details of which are contained in Mr.
Rigsby's memo to him of March 2, 1994.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to award the bid for the removal of the
underground storage system to Hoener Equipment Company for a base bid not to
exceed $161,223.00.
In answer to a question from Trustee Kahn, Peter Alvey, AIG Consultants Inc. ,
explained the large variance in the bids received.
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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VILLAGE AUDITORS
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed auditing engagement extension, details of which
are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to him of February 16, 1994.
There was discussion as to whether or not this should go out to bid.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to approve an auditing engagement extension with
Friedman, Eisenstein, Raemer & Schwartz. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to defer review of the draft FY94-95 through
FY98-99 Capital Improvement Plan and discussion of Corporate Purpose Bonds -
Series 1994. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #94-13 - North West Housing Partnership
Trustee Braiman explained why he asked that this be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
Mr. Raysa stated that he has thoroughly reviewed this agreement and it is
satisfactory to him; he does not see strings attached to the Village.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Marienthal, to pass Resolution #94-13, approving
an Agreement regarding Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program with the
North West Housing Partnership, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's
memo to Mr. Balling of March 4, 1994. 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 10:20 P.M. until 11:00 P.M.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at
11:01 P.M.
Jatat M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
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