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1994-04-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9468 4/4/94 MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP/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, APRIL 4, 1994 CALL TO ORDER President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:35 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. Trustee Kahn was absent. Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Phil Versten, Administrative Assistant; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Fire Chief Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to approve the minutes of the March 14, 1994 Special meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Reid ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the March 21, 1994 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman NAYS: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Hendricks ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. WARRANT #763 Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #763. Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #763 in the amount of $1,094,184.95, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. BUFFALO GROVE DAYS President Mathias appointed Gary Friedlander to the Buffalo Grove Days Committee. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hendricks, to concur with President Mathias' appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 9469 4/4/94 AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. President Mathias recognized Mr. Friedlander and thanked him for his willingness to serve the Village. �./ BOY SCOUT TROOP 100 President Mathias recognized members of Boy Scout Troop 100 who were attending the meeting tonight as a requirement for a Citizenship in the Community award. BUILDING SAFETY WEEK President Mathias read a Proclamation setting aside April 10-16, 1994 as Building Safety Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove. ARBOR DAY President Mathias read a Proclamation setting aside April 29, 1994 ad Arbor Day in the Village of Buffalo Grove, after which Mr. Rigsby presented the Tree City USA plaque and flag to President Mathias. This is the sixth consecutive year that the Village has received this award. ROUTE 83 President Mathias presented an update on the Route 83 construction. MOBIL STATION President Mathias reported on the proposed Mobil gas station at Lake-Cook and Weiland Roads in the Village of Wheeling. It has now come to the attention of Buffalo Grove that a Checkers Restaurant is also proposed on the site. President Mathias sent a letter to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District informing them of the objection of the Village, since the gas station was originally to be the sole use on the property. COMMISSION FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Trustee Rubin noted the Respite Care Program being set up through the Commission for Residents with Disabilities, noting that anyone interested could contact Susan Gottlieb. TOWN MEETING Trustee Rubin noted that Congressman Porter is going to hold a neighborhood meeting on July 15, 1994 in the Council Chambers. BUFFALO GROVE PERFORMING ARTS Linda Rosen, Chairman for the Buffalo Grove Performing Arts Council, made a presentation to the Board regarding the need for a facility for the Performing Arts Council; she provided some background of the council. Trustee Braiman stated that he is a supporter of the Council; he suggested the possibility of resurrecting the Blue Ribbon Committee; he believes the Village can help, together with the Park District. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to reconvene the Blue Ribbon Committee as a 9470 4/4/94 joint Village and Park District Committee for the purpose of trying to locate existing facilities or perhaps passing a referendum in the future. Trustee Reid stated that he believes the lead on this needs to come from the Park District. Mr. Balling stated that staff will prepare a report for the Board. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. President Mathias urged anyone interested in serving the Blue Ribbon Committee to fill out a Talent Bank application. RESOLUTION #94=17 - BIKE PATH PROJECT Moved by Reid, seconded by Bariman to pass Resolution #94-17, approving an Agreement concerning the Buffalo Grove-Wheeling Bikepath Project. Trustee Rubin stated that he will abstain from voting on the proposed resolution since he is a member of Rotary and is a signatory on this joint resolution on behalf of Rotary. President Mathias stated that he and Trustee Reid, along with Wheeling Village President Schultz, were at a section of the bike path today; he thanked John Green for the many hours of work that have gone into this program. Mr. Green brought the Board up to date on the bike path, and commended the two Villages, the two Park Districts, and two Rotary Clubs that are involved in this endeavor. Further details of the project are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling of March 29, 1994. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Rubin ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. TOWN CENTER PUD Mr. Balling stated that, with regard to Ordinance #94-17, staff has learned that Simon Development does have reservations with the ordinance, and wish to submit a proposal for the Village's consideration, which has not yet been received. Therefore, Mr. Balling suggested that the Board make a motion to reconsider and continue. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to reconsider the vote on Ordinance #94-17. Discussion followed on whether or not this should be deferred. The theater owners have appeared several times and are ready to proceed; representatives from Simon have failed to communicate with the Village. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion to reconsider: 9471 4/4/94 AYES: 4 - Reid, Rubin, Braiman, President Mathias NAYS: 2 - Marienthal, Hendricks ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to defer consideration of this matter until April 18, 1994. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 2 - Marienthal, Hendricks ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. President Mathias continued this matter until the April 18, 1994 Regular Meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - PRAIRIE GROVE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT President Mathias re-opened the Public Hearing at 8:37 P.M. ; he asked if there were any comments from the developer, the audience or from the Board; there were none. Mr. Raysa brought the Board up to date on the most recent draft of the Annexation Agreement dated 4/4/94, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of April 4, 1994. The developer stated that he is in agreement with the changes. Trustee Braiman noted again for the record that he will be abstaining from discussion or voting on the Prairie Grove matter. At 8:45 P.M. , President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until the ordinances are acted upon later on in this meeting. 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 and stated that any member of the audience or the Board could request that an item be removed for full discussion; there were no such requests. SARGENT WELCH - INITIAL ACCEPTANCE & APPROVAL Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to Approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Sargent Welch, Covington Corporate Center. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE - PLAT OF SUBDIVISION & DIA Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to Approve a Final Plat of Subdivision and Development Improvement Agreement - Outback Steakhouse, Buffalo Grove Business Park Unit 8. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 9472 4/4/94 AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. CLAREMONT NURSING CENTER Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to Approve a Cross Easement and Shared Maintenance Agreement Between the Village of Buffalo Grove, the Claremont Nursing Center, Inc. and Steepleview Condominium Association. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. PLAZA AT BUFFALO GROVE - Aesthetics Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation: Berkson & sons - Leasing Sign, Plaza at Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. BUSCH GROVE PROFESSIONAL CENTER - Aesthetics Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission recommendation: Busch Grove Professional Center, IL Route 83 and Busch Road - Ground Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. THE COVES OF BUFFALO GROVE - Aesthetics Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: The Coves of Buffalo Grove/Edward Schwartz & Co. - Development Sign on Park View Terrace. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. CHEVY CHASE BIKEPATH PARCELS �./ Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to Accept the Chevy Chase Bikepath Parcels, property identification Nos. 15-35-300-166 and 15-35-300-167. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. 9473 4/4/94 ORDINANCE #94-18, PRAIRIE GROVE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-18, approving an Annexation Agreement for the Prairie Grove Development, Prairie Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks, President Mathias NAYS: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Braiman ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-19, PRAIRE GROVE ANNEXATION Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-19, annexing the Prairie Grove Development to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Braiman ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE #94-20, PRAIRIE GROVE ZONING Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-20, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to the Prairie Grove Development. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows; AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Braiman ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. President Mathias welcomed the development into the Village of Buffalo Grove. PRAIRIE GROVE II Jeffrey Samuels, Samuels-Berenz Associates, made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of March 31, 1994. Trustee Marienthal asked a question regarding the detention and the width of the road, which were answered by Mr. Samuels. Trustee Reid also commented on the parking, the park, and the roadway on the south side; he thanked the developer for bringing in the second part and bringing the package closer together. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to refer the Prairie Grove II, Prairie Road, to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Braiman ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. President Mathias closed the Public Hearing on Prairie Grove II at 9:00 P.M. 9474 4/4/94 936 S. BETTY DRIVE PROPOSAL Mr. Balling reviewed the proposal, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of March 31, 1994. John Cleary, attorney for the petitioner, explained the request of the petitioner to the Board. Mr. Cleary and Mr. Aiello, the petitioner, answered questions from the Board. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to refer the property at 936 S. Betty Drive to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kahn Motion declared carried. TOWN CENTER Lawrence Freedman, attorney for Concord Development, reviewed the request of the developer, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of March 31, 1994. William Rotolo, Concord Development, reviewed the proposed site plan. Trustee Reid stated that he does not think this is the best use that could be made of the property; he thinks it is somewhat of an inferior product as compared to the other elements that are in that area; he thinks the density is far too high; he is totally opposed to the idea of the private street; it needs to be a full street, and it needs to be dedicated as a full street. Mr. Freedman stated that he understood that the street they gain access from is also a private street. Trustee Rubin stated that he believes this is the wrong product and the wrong density for this site. Trustee Braiman agreed with the statements regarding the density and the product; he does not agree with the zoning change. Trustee Marienthal agrees with the comments which have already been made; he believes the property should be held for office development. Mr. Rotolo stated that they do not wish to go against the wishes of the Village, but they do believe they have a successful product to offer. Trustee Marienthal stated that he would like larger setbacks to portray a more rural setting. Trustee Hendricks stated that he does have a problem with the land use; he is very reluctant to go from business back to residential. Trustee Rubin stated that he is not against the residential aspect; he is not against looking at a different product; he is not comfortable with the product presented; he is more concerned about the footprint than he is density. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates conceptual land use change to residential; "NO" indicates opposition: 9475 4/4/94 YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin NO: Braiman*, Hendricks *Not at the present time. FY94-95 CAPITAL PROJECTS Mr. Balling explained the presentations that will be made tonight, further details of which are contained in Mr. Szymborski's memo to him of March 31, 1994. FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINT TRAINING FACILITY - Chief Allenspach made a brief presentation, and answered questions from the Board. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of approving the Fire Department Joint Training Facility in the upcoming budget; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NO: None ABSENT: Kahn FIRE STATION 26 VENTILATION SYSTEM - Although no presentation was requested, President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates approval of including the system in the upcoming budget; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NO: None ABSENT: Kahn FIRE STATION 25 VENTILATION SYSTEM - Although no presentation was requested, President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates approval of including the system in the upcoming budget; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NO: None ABSENT: Kahn FIRE STATION 25 PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION: Chief Allenspach made a presentation regarding same, after which he and staff answered questions from the Board. It was requested that staff investigate incorporating parking lot resurfacing into the annual street maintenance project. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor including the Fire Station 25 Parking Lot Reconstruction in the upcoming budget; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NO: Marienthal - would prefer it being delayed a year to see if there would be any cost benefit to including in the following year's street maintenance budget ABSENT: Kahn FIRE STATION 25 TRAFFIC SIGNAL: Chief Allenspach made a presentation regarding this signal and also answered questions from the Board, particularly relating to funding. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of including the Fire Station 25 Traffic Signal in the upcoming budget; "NO" indicates opposition: 9476 4/4/94 YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NO: None ABSENT: Kahn ST. MARY'S PARKWAY WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT: It was noted that this is an improvement which is definitely needed, but there should be more advance planning, and there should be continual improvement with regard to watermain breaks. Staff then answered questions from the Board. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of including the St. Mary's Parkway Watermain Replacement in the upcoming budget; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NO: None ABSENT: Kahn BUFFALO GROVE ROAD/OLD CHECKER ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL: Although a presentation was not requested on this item, it was noted that there should be coordination between all parties involved. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of including the Buffalo Grove Road/Old Check Road Traffic Signal in the upcoming budget; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NO: None ABSENT: Kahn WISCONSIN CENTRAL COMMUTER RAIL STATION: Although a presentation was not requested, President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of including the Wisconsin Central Commuter Rail Station in the upcoming budget; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NO: None ABSENT: Kahn MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM UPGRADE (PHASE 2) : Staff made a presentation regarding this proposal and answered questions from the Board. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of including the Management Information System Upgrade (Phase 2) in the upcoming budget; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NO: Marienthal, Braiman ABSENT: Kahn RESOLUTION #94-18 - FY94-95 PROGRAM BUDGET Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to pass Resolution #94-18, adopting the FY94-95 Program Budget for the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Hendricks NAYS: 1 - Braiman* ABSENT: 1 - Kahn *Because it relates to provisions for the MIS; other than that, he has no problems with the budget, and he believes it was well prepared. Mr. Balling thanked the Board for their continued support of the budget. 9477 4/4/94 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 P.M. Jane . Sirabian, Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY 1994 si n as