1993-03-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9179
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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, MARCH 1, 1993
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President ROLL CALL
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; Frank Hruby, Director
of Building & Zoning; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer;
Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Ed Schar, Deputy Building
Commissioner; Brian Sheehan, Health Officer; Gregory
Boysen, Director of Public Works; Raymond Rigsby,
Superintendent of Public Works; Police Chief McCann;
Deputy Police Chief Voigt; Fire Chief Allenspach; Deputy
Fire Chief Hansen; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village
Treasurer.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to approve the APPROVAL OF MINUTES
minutes of the February 16, 1993 Special Meeting. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Rubin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #737. Moved by Kahn, seconded WARRANT #737
by Braiman, to approve Warrant #737 in the amount of
$754,687,95, authorizing payment of bills listed.
Staff will explain the charge listed on page 8 under Fire
Services for the Condell Medical Center.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the Warrant:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #93-15
#93-15, supporting a State Constitutional Amendment
prohibiting unfunded state mandates on local governments.
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.
President Mathias then read the Resolution.
President Mathias noted Commendations to be given to Mark COMMENDATIONS
Killian, Timothy Mah, and Robert Moats, Buffalo Grove High
School students, who received All State Recognition in
Music Achievement.
President Mathias noted that the author of "50 Fabulous NEWSCAST
Places to Raise a Family in the United States" will be
interviewed on the CBS Morning News on Wednesday, March 3,
1993. The staff of the program requested film clips of
Buffalo Grove which will hopefully be shown on the
program.
President Mathias reported on the Legislative Breakfast LEGISLATIVE
held this past Saturday morning. BREAKFAST
Trustee Kahn reported that there will be a Blood Drive at BLOOD DRIVE
the Alcott Center on March 13, 1993, and he noted that
there will be voter registration in conjunction with the
Blood Drive.
Trustee Rubin noted that there is still a vacancy which COMMISSION VACANCY
needs to be filled on the Residents with Disabilities
Commission.
Trustee Rubin reported that there will b a Golf Outing on GOLF OUTING
Monday, May 10, 1993 supporting the Special Leisure
Service Foundation.
Trustee Rubin reported that there will be dinner-dance for DINNER DANCE
the Special Education of Lake County on March 6, 1993.
Mr. Versten reviewed the proposed Village Informational INFORMATIONAL
Telephone Line, details of which are contained in his memo TELEPHONE LINE
to Mr. Balling of February 25, 1993.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he believes this could be
done through Channel 6; he thinks it is a lot of money,
and asked where the dollars would come from.
Trustee Reid stated that he has a problem with the cost
involved; he believes there are alternatives that need to
be explored that are significantly less expensive.
Trustee Kahn believes this is a clever idea, and believes
it is a good way to be able to reach the entire community,
not just cable subscribers; he wondered if there is a way
to monitor the incoming calls to see which are the most
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common "questions"; he would like to know if, at the end
of 12 months, there was not a need for this service, there
would be a clause to get out of the 36 month lease.
Trustee Rubin sees benefit to the system, but would like
to see it on a trial basis.
Trustee Braiman thinks it is a good idea; he asked if
there had been a cost comparison done; Mr. Versten
explained how staff had researched this system. Mr. Brimm
explained how the system would be funded.
President Mathias polled the Baord; "YES" indicates favor
of having staff gather more information on this system;
"NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NO: None
Sgt. Balinski of the Buffalo Grove Police Department SPECIAL OLYMPICS/
introduced Deputy Chief Bob Jones of the Northbrook Police BGPD
Department, who briefly reviewed the Special Olympics
after which he and Sgt. Balinski presented an award to
Chief McCann for his leadership and support in the efforts
that help Buffalo Grove bring over $5000 in the state
fundraiser.
Deputy Chief Jones read the plaque.
Chief McCann noted his appreciation for the plaque and the
recognition, and urged people to continue to support the
Special Olympics.
President Mathias asked if there were any questions form QUESTIONS FROM THE
the audience; there were none. AUDIENCE
President Mathias explained the Consent Agenda, stating CONSENT AGENDA
that any member of the audience or the Board could request
that an item be removed for full discussion; there were no
such requests.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #93-15
#93-15, Amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code as it (Title 10)
relates to lowering the speed limit on Buffalo Grove Road
to 40 M.P.H. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Proclaim the PROCLAMATION
week of March 6-12, 1993 as Girl Scout Week in the Village (Girl Scout Week)
of Buffalo Grove. 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.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to proclaim the PROCLAMATION
month of March, 1993 as American Red Cross Month in the (American Red Cross
Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted Month)
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Approve a U.S. POST OFFICE
Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Lot 4, (Acceptance and
Buffalo Grove Town Center: U.S. Post Office. Upon roll Approval)
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Approve a FIRE STATION #27
Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Fire (Acceptance and
Station #27, Half Day Road. Upon roll call, Trustees Approval)
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Approve a ANGUS CHEMICAL
Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Angus (Acceptance and
Chemical, Chevy Chase Business Park East, Building No. 2. Approval)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Accept the GOLF COURSE AND
FY1992 Combined Financial Statements for the Golf Course FOOD SERVICE
and Food Service Funds. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Approve the WOODLAND PARK
Fee Waiver - Permit fees for the Buffalo Grove Park (Fee Waiver)
District's Woodland Park. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Approve the EMMERICH EAST
Fee Waiver - Permit fees for the Buffalo Grove Park (Fee Waiver)
District's Emmerich East Parking Lot Renovation. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to Authorize to RESERVOIR #1 & 6
Bid - Modifications to Buffalo Grove Reservoir Nos. 1 and (Authorize to Bid)
6. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias noted that there is a Girl Scout Week CONSENT AGENDA
Proclamation and a Red Cross Proclamation on the Consent
Agenda, as well as an ordinance reducing the speed limit
on Buffalo Grove Road.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #93-16
#93-16, approving an Agreement for Construction (1993 Street
Engineering Services for the 1993 Village-wide Maintenance)
Contractural Street Maintenance Project, details of which
are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to Mr. Balling of
February 17, 1993. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to approve Award of
Bid for the 1993 Street Maintenance Program to Peter Baker
& Son Company in the amount of $732,189.31, as outlined in
Mr. Kuenkler's memo to Mr. Balling of February 17, 1993.
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.
At the recommendation of Mr. Balling, it was moved by CIP
Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to defer review of the FY93-94
through FY97-98 Capital Improvement Plan until the next
meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling introduced the report on Refuse Rate RECYCLING PROGRAM
Adjustment and additions to the Recycling Program, details
of which are contained in Mr. Szymborski's memo to him of
February 25, 1993 and also Mr. Brimm's memo to him of
February 25, 1993.
In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal, John
Boyer of Waste Management Northwest, explained the costs
of recycling.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding expanded recycling
capabilities, i.e. cardboard, phone books, magazines,
etc. ; extra bins for residents; and bins with covers on
them.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor
of the program as outlined by staff; "NO" indicates
opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NO: None
Mr. Balling stated that staff will have answers to
questions raised tonight, and have the resolutions ready
for the next Regular Meeting.
Mr. Balling reviewed the request regarding a Flood Plain FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE
Ordinance modification for the Corporate Grove/American
Needle, details of which are contained in his memo to the
Board of February 24, 1993; he noted that a Public Hearing
will be required no matter which alternative is chosen.
Trustee Braiman stated that he believes the variation
should be limited to the lake adjacent to the property, or
solely to the American Needle property.
Mr. Balling stated that staff favors consideration of a
single amendment.
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Trustee Braiman stated that he favors separate variations
for each of the lakes.
Mr. Kuenkler stated that there is a variation to all other
ponds in the Corporate Grove that are not related to flood
plain, but there is no setback requirement.
Trustee Marienthal prefers to have the variation limited
to the one lake rather than the three lakes; he would
prefer not to have any variations in the Village in either
the corporate or the residential.
In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal, Jeff
Morris, representing American Needle, explained why it is
necessary that they encroach the flood plain 15' .
Trustee Reid prefers to handle each of the lakes
separately; while he believes this is an exception, he
does not wish to encourage requests for variations.
Trustee Braiman moved to refer to the Plan Commission the
proposed variation to the Flood Plain Ordinance by
American Needle, along with the comments made by the Board at
this meeting.
It was determined that the Plan Commission is the proper body
to handle this type of Public Hearing.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling introduced the presentation of the FY1993-94 PROGRAM BUDGET
Program Budget for the Village of Buffalo Grove, details
of which are contained in his Fiscal Year 93-94 Budget
Message to the Board of February 22, 1993.
Mr. Brimm then reviewed the revenues and expenditures of
the various funds. Staff answered various questions from
the Board regarding revenues/expenditures. There was
discussion regarding methods of containing the employee
group insurance costs.
The remainder of the budget presentation will be done at
the March 15, 1993 Regular Meeting, along with the Capital
Improvement Plan.
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Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20
P.M.
Jane M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF 1993.
Village President