1993-01-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9153
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL. JANUARY 18, 1993
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias welcomed Cub Scout Den 7, Pack 100; each
of the Scouts then introduced themselves and led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President ROLL CALL
Mathias; Trustees Reid, Kahn,Rubin, Braiman, and
Hendricks. Trustee Marienthal was absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; William Brimm, Finance
Director; Phil Versten, Administrative Assistant; Gregory
Boysen, Director of Public Works; Robert Pfeil, Village
Planner; Carmen Molinaro, Director of Golf Operations;
Police Chief McCann; Police Sgt. Stu Parets; and Fire
Chief Allenspach.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to approve the APPROVAL OF MINUTES
minutes of the January 4, 1993 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Brimm read Warrant #734. Moved by Hendricks, seconded WARRANT #734
by Reid, to approve Warrant #734 in the amount of
$1,006,029.82, authorizing payment of bills listed.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias reviewed the criteria for the AAA Motor AAA SAFETY AWARD
Club Pedestrian Safety Award, and noted that this is the
sixth consecutive year that Buffalo Grove has been
recognized and awarded the Pedestrian Safety Citation.
President Mathias then presented the award to Chief McCann
and Sgt. Parets.
President Mathias noted that Buffalo Grove is listed in PUBLICATION
the publication, "50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your
Family".
President Mathias read a Commendation to David Rubinstein BG DAYS
for his years of service on the Buffalo Grove Days
Committee; he then presented the Commendation to Mr.
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Rubinstein, who was congratulated by the audience and the
Board.
President Mathias stated that he will be making
appointments for the 1993 Buffalo Grove Days Committee at
the next Board Meeting.
President Mathias informed the Board that the Village is CABLE TV
going to expand it's use of cable broadcasting to the Plan
Commission; the first Plan Commission meeting to be
broadcast will be the February 3, 1993 meeting.
President Mathias referred to a memo from the Fire FIRE DEPARTMENT
Department regarding property loss, stating that 1992 was
the lowest in property losses in five years; he commended
the Fire Department and residents for their efforts.
Mr. Balling reviewed Mr. Raysa's letter to him of January MANCHESTER GREENS
13, 1993, which stated that the Manchester Greens Public
Hearing should be re-published and another hearing held.
Staff will handle the re-hearing, and all residents will
be notified.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to refer the
Manchester Greens Special Use Planned Development back to
the Plan Commission for re-hearing. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report MANAGEMENT REPORT
for December, 1992; there were no questions on same.
Mr. Balling reported on the status of the proposal ny the SIMON DEVELOPMENT
Simon Development Company to examine options to
restructure the outstanding bond issue for the Tax
Incremental Financing District.
President Mathias reported on his meetings with the six LIQUOR VIOLATIONS
liquor license holders cited for sale to minors; he will
report back to the Board on the action taken with each of
these license holders. Trustee Rubin pointed out that,
although six license holders were cited, there were
fifteen license holders that did not sell to minors.
The Village Clerk noted that the filing dates for the MUNICIPAL ELECTION
April 20, 1993 Municipal Election are from 8:00 A.M. on
Monday, February 1, 1993, through 5:00 P.M. on Monday
February 8, 1993.
President Mathias asked if there were any questions from QUESTIONS FROM THE
the audience; there were none. AUDIENCE
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President Mathias explained the Consent Agenda, stating CONSENT AGENDA
that any member of the audience or the Board may request
that an item be removed for full discussion; there were
no such requests.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to pass RESOLUTION #93-2
Resolution #93-2, Approving an Agreement between the (Port Clinton Rd)
Villages of Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire and Vernon Hills
concerning the Buffalo Grove Road/Prairie Road (Port
Clinton Road to U.S. Highway 45) Street Alignment.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to pass RESOLUTION #93-3
Resolution #93-3, Approving an Agreement for Phase II (Busch Rd.)
Engineering Services for the Busch Road Stage I Street
Improvement (IL Route 83 to Weiland Road) . Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to pass RESOLUTION #93-4
Resolution #93-4, Approving an Agreement for Phase II ((Busch Pkwy)
Engineering Services for the Busch Parkway Street
Improvement (Weiland Road to Corporate Drive) . Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to pass RESOLUTION #93-5
Resolution #93-5, For Improvement by Municipality Under (MFT-Busch Rd/
the Illinois Highway Code as it regards Busch Road/Parkway Pkwy)
Phase II Engineering. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Award the Bid, BG GOLF & ARBORETUM
Buffalo Grove Golf Course and Arboretum Golf Club CARPETING
Carpeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Award of Bid)
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AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #93-4
#93-4, establishing authorizing Appropriations for the (Appropriations-
Village of Buffalo Grove Golf Course and Arboretum Golf BG Golf Course &
Club Funds for the period January 1 through December 31, Arboretum)
1993, details of which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo
to Mr. Balling of December 7, 1992, Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #93-5
#93-5, establishing authorizing Appropriations for the (Appropriations-
Village of Buffalo Grove Food Service Operations Fund for Food Service)
the period January 1 through December 31, 1993, details of
which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of
December 15, 1992. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #93-6
#93-6, approving a Special Use and Preliminary Plan in the (Grove (Woodland)
R-1 One Family Dwelling District as it concerns Grove Park)
(Woodland) Park.
Trustee Hendricks noted that three Commissioners indicated
big safety concerns with the retention ponds that are
located on private Long Grove property.
Mr. Balling reviewed the background on this property.
Mr. Rylko made a presentation to the Board, details of
which re contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
January 13, 1993.
President Mathias read a letter from Acting Long Grove
Village President Burt Mall of January 15, 1993 citing
safety concerns regarding the pond.
Bruce Kolman 2312 Birchwood Court, stated that he is not
against the park, but he believes having illumination
until 10:30 P.M. is too dangerous, and he believes the
park is too dense.
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Bill Kazanova and Deb Gammon, Long Grove residents,
distributed the following documents to the Board:
1. Petitions objecting to the park as proposed.
2. Letter from Jerry Loeb and Susan Berkun to President
Mathias.
3. Letter from Jerry Loeb to District 96 Superintendent
Willard.
4. FAX to Susan Berkun from Ron Hallberg of the
Department of Conservation.
5. Letter to President Mathias from Oak Hills Unit 2
homeowners.
6. Letter from Acting Village President Burt Mall to
President Mathias.
7. Photographs of the site.
Mr. Kazanova then reviewed all of the above documents; he
also presented an alternate park layout and stated that
they would be willing to work with the Park District to
address the plans.
In answer to questions from Trustee Braiman, Mr. Kazanova
stated that the ponds are owned by individuals; there are
children living in the homes abutting the pond.
There was discussion with regard to liability.
Mr. Rylko responded to Mr. Kazanova's comments.
Commissioner Karen Larson stated that this site has always
been planned as a regional rather than a neighborhood park;
safety is a very serious concern in all park planning;
there is no way to make any body of water completely safe,
including bathtubs, etc. ; the reason that the playground
as presented is so that parents can watch children play
ball and also watch smaller children play in the
playground; she commented on the excellent relationship
that the Park District has with the school districts; the
Park District relies on experts for safety and location;
portable washroom facilities would be frequently cleaned;
participants bring water bottles with them to all of the
parks, since most do not have drinking fountains.
Trustee Braiman stated that there is water right behind
Emmerich park; the portable washroom facilities would be
monitored by the Village Health Officer.
Rick Kepshire, consultant for the Park District, referred to
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the site plan and explained why the site was laid out as
proposed.
Susan Berkun, Long Grove resident, stated that she is one
of the owners of the property on the pond, spoke of her
objections to the proposal.
Mr. Rylko reviewed the timing on the lights.
Commissioner Samuels briefly commented on the discussion
at the Plan Commission; there are concerns regarding the
ponds, but the ponds are there no matter what goes on the
property; a berm was discussed, but it was felt that a
berm would be more detrimental, since it would prevent
parents from seeing small children who had wandered off
toward the pond.
Trustee Rubin called the question; Trustees voted as
follows on calling the question:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Trustees voted as follows on the motion to pass Ordinance
#93-6:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved byHendricks, seconded byRubin, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #93-7
#93-7, approving a Re-zoning to the R-9 Multiple Family (Concord Place)
Dwelling District, a Planned Unit Development and
Preliminary Plan for Concord Place/The Crossings
Residential.
Lawrence Freedman, attorney representing the developer,
introduced this proposal; he stated that they have
reviewed the changes to the draft and proposed ordinance
and are in agreement with the changes.
John Martin, JEN Land Design, made a presentation to the
Board regarding the proposal, details of which are
contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of January
13, 1993.
Commissioner Samuels reported on the discussion at the
Plan Commission.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to authorize bid for ADA COMPLIANCE
Village Hall and other municipal buildings ADA Compliance MODIFICATIONS
Modifications, details of which are contained in Mr. (Authorize bid)
Weyrauch's memo to Mr. Balling of January 13, 1993. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the background on this proposal. ROLLING HILLS
SUBDIVISION
President Mathias stated that he initially stated that he
did not believe it to be appropriate to have discussions
regarding this property as long as the property was in the
Village of Long Grove. Discussions were only entered into
at the request of the Acting Village President of Long
Grove.
Jerry Tenner, representing the owners, made a brief
presentation to the Board, after which he introduced John
Green to do a more detailed presentation.
Mr. Green then made his presentation, details of which are
contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of January 14, 1993.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to refer the
Rolling Hills Subdivision proposal to the Plan Commission
for review.
In answer to a question from President Mathias, Mr. Green
stated that the opportunity does exist for an emergency
access.
Trustee Reid asked if all of the properties on the west
side of the development have been sold and occupied; Mr.
Green stated that they all do have homes on them.
Trustee Reid asked who would be responsible for the three
detention areas; Mr. Green stated that they would like for
the Village to assume responsibility.
Trustee Reid stated that he would rather see the entire
project being developed in a combination of R-1 and R-2.
Trustee Rubin agreed with Trustee Reid's comments; he
would support the referal to the Plan Commission along
with comments made at this meeting.
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Trustee Kahn stated that he does not have a problem with
the plan the way it sits now; he does have a concern with
the traffic flow.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Kahn, to refer the COMERICA BANK
Comerica Bank proposal, Busch/Weiland Roads, to the Plan
Commission for review.
Mr. Balling reviewed the background on this property.
Lawrence Freedman, representing the developer, briefly
explained the request on the bank.
Donald Truschke, Comerica Bank, reviewed their proposal,
details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr.
Balling of January 13, 1993.
Trustee Reid stated that he has a problem with cutting the
property up; Mr. Freedman stated that he does not believe
that this will hinder the marketing for the rest of the
property, and the Village has tremendous control over the
balance of the site.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling introduced the proposed subdivision. KRAWCZYK PROPERTY
Marc Schwartz, representing the owners, made a
presentation to the Board, details of which are contained
in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of January 14, 1993.
Stephen Fennell of Fennell Homes introduced himself to the
Board, and presented a brief summary of himself and his
company.
John Martin, JEN Land Design, made a more detailed
presentation, referring to the site plan.
Trustee Rubin asked if the possibility of tying in to
Pauline Avenue was explored, to keep from having a 500'
cul-de-sac; Mr. Martin explained their thoughts regarding
same.
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Trustee Rubin stated that he supports the product; he is
concerned about the 500' cul-du-sac.
Trustee Braiman in concerned about the temporary access.
Trustee Reid stated that he thinks this product is
meeting a marketing need that does not exist in Buffalo
Grove; he believes that an emergency access could
ultimately be worked out to compensate for the long
cul-du-sac.
Trustee Kahn stated that, although he does have concerns
about the length of the cul-du-sac, he thinks this product
is a nice way to finish off the area.
Trustee Hendricks believes this is an excellent plan; he
had a question regarding some setback lines, which was
answered by Mr. Martin.
Mr. Schwartz asked if the Board would consider referral to
the Plan Commission at this time.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to refer the Krawczyk
Property/IL Route 83 to the Plan Commission for review,
subject to getting a petition to the Village within 48
hours. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to authorize purchase FIRE DEPARTMENT
and bid waiver for the furniture for the Fire Training and FURNITURE
Administrative Addition, details of which are contained in
Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of January 14, 1993,
Trustee Reid asked about standardization of furniture
between the Village use and Fire Department use so that
furniture can be used in more than one department.
After some discussion, Trustee Reid stated that, before
bid waiver is authorized, he would like a report from
staff on the pros and cons of consolidation of selection
of a furniture style/vendor. It was moved by Reid and
seconded by Kahn, to table considertion of the
authorization to purchase and waive bids for the furniture
for the Fire Training and Administrative Addition until
said report is received. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Kahn, seconded by Braiman, to adjourn he meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:31 P.M.
Ja M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
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