1994-04-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9468
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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
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