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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN
CHIPPER'S RESTAURANT, 48 RAUPP BOULEVARD, MAY 3, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:42 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; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Raymond Rigsby,
Superintendent of Public Works; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Fire Chief
Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
WARRANT #741
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #741. Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Rubin, to
approve Warrant #741 in the amount of $919,838.27, 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.
RESOLUTION #93-27
(Affirming Vote Canvass - 4/20/93 Election)
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Rubin, to pass Resolution #93-27, affirming
canvass of vote returns for Village Trustee in the Village of Buffalo Grove,
April 20, 1993 municipal election. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
INAUGURATION OF ELECTED TRUSTEES
President Mathias then administered the oath of office to newly elected Trustees
Reid, Braiman and Hendricks, who were congratulated by the audience and the
Board.
COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENTS
President Mathias made the following Commission re-appointments:
COMMISSION NAME TERM TO EXPIRE
APPEARANCE Richard Gordon 4/30/95
Carmelo Cea 4/30/95
Steven Trilling 4/30/95
Roger Lundine 4/30/95
BOARD OF HEALTH Mary Jo Jasinsky 4/30/95
Dr. Richard Pervos 4/30/95
Dr. Eric Smith 4/30/95
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COMMUNITY BLOOD Barbara Bloom 4/30/95
DONOR Connie Hedlund 4/30/95
Nancy Grove Nichols 4/30/95
E.S.D.A. David Morton 4/30/95
Roger Remblake 4/30/95
Paul Zucker 4/30/95
FIRE & POLICE Clarke Walser 4/30/95
Robert Anderson 4/30/95
Ernest Karge 4/30/95
PLAN George Krug 4/30/95
Stephen Goldspiel 4/30/95
Dusty Rhodes 4/30/95
Jeffrey Berman 4/30/95
POLICE PENSION Donna Molloy 4/30/95
FUND
TRANSPORTATION Earl Sabes 4/30/95
ZBA Michael Kearns 4/30/95
Herman Hefler 4/30/95
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to concur with President Mathias'
re-appointments, as outlined in Mr. Balling's memo to President Mathias of
April 29, 1993. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias recognized those Commissioners in the audience and thanked them
for their service to the Village.
TRUSTEE LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
President Mathias noted the new Trustee Liaison assignments, as outlined in his
memo to the Board of April 27, 1993.
PROCLAMATION
Municipal Clerks' Week
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Hendricks, to approve a Proclamation designating
the week of May 3-9, 1993 as Municipal Clerks' Week in the Village of Buffalo
Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias then read the Proclamation.
PROCLAMATION
National Drinking Water Week
President Mathias read from a Proclamation designating the week of May 2-8, 1993
as National Drinking Water Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the Proclamation. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION
National Public Works Week
President Mathias read from a Proclamation designating the week of
May 16-22, 1993 as National Public Works Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to approve the Proclamation. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE ROTARY CLUB
Leonard Manewith, President, Buffalo Grove Rotary Club, read a letter he had
to the Board, and presented a check for $1,000 to the Village to offset
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a portion of the cost of the Public Works Health and Fitness Center in
recognition of the accomplishments and assistance of the Public Works Department
in Rotary projects.
CONGRATULATIONS
President Mathias congratulated Lee Szymborski and his wife, Mary Beth, on the
birth of a daughter, Sarah.
SENIOR AWARDS
President Mathias reported on the ceremony he attended honoring Paul Soucy for
his work with the ESDA.
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
President Mathias reported on the ceremony he attended honoring Father Duffy of
St. Mary's Church on the 50th Anniversary of his ordination.
PUBLIC HEARING - INDIAN CREEK SUBDIVISION (Edward Schwartz & Company)
President Mathias called the Public Hearing to order at 8:01 P.M. ; he then swore
in the following witnesses to give testimony: Larry Freedman, Attorney; Edward
Schwartz, Developer; and John Martin, JEN Land Design.
Mr. Martin made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in
Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of April 29, 1993, and also Mr. Pfeil's memo to
Mr. Balling of April 30, 1993; he referred to the Site Plan labeled Exhibit A.
Mr. Freedman reviewed the request of the petitioner, and stated that he does not
see any problem finalizing the outstanding items. Regarding the concerns of the
residents, Mr. Freedman pointed out that whether or not this plan is approved,
the road alignment issue is not dependent on the approval of this plan.
Commissioner Genell of the Plan Commission reviewed the comments at the Plan
Commission from those opposed to the plan.
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Commissioner Goldspiel of the Plan Commission reviewed the Plan Commission
Immo comments in favor of the Plan.
Mr. Freedman answered questions from Trustees Hendricks and Braiman.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he believes an R-4 classification is inappropriate
for this piece of property; he believes it should be increased to a minimum of
R-3.
Trustee Reid stated that this is a difficult piece of property to develop; he
does not believe that this is the best use for the property; the density bothers
him; the unresolved road issues regarding the road concern him.
Mr. Freedman commented on the changes which would be needed on the plan if it
were changed to an R-3 classification.
Teresa Frelk noted a letter from Bill Peterson, Vernon Township Supervisor, of
May 3, 1993 asking for further consideration as to the road placement; she stated
that she and other residents do not believe this development enhances the Village
of Buffalo Grove or their immediate area.
Keith Haisley, a resident of the Meadows, stated the reasons he and his neighbors
oppose the plan: density, 4-lane highway, commuter rail line, small inaccessible
park, poor fire protection access, 6' wooden fence.
Joanne Hinkley, a resident of the Meadows, commented on the safety issue of the
highway that close to the homes.
Ray Frelk, a resident of Prairie View, also commented on the safety aspects of
the proposed plan.
Fred Andies, a resident of Sugar Creek, commented on the piece-by-piece
development of this area, and asked that the area be looked at as a whole, and
not just this parcel.
At 8:41 P.M. , President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until the
May 17, 1993 meeting.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of the plan; "NO"
indicates opposition:
YES: Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, President Mathias
NO: Marienthal, Reid
Commissioner Genell shared some information regarding the road and hearings that
are planned regarding the road.
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;
there were no such requests.
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ORDINANCE #93-31
(Harbour Ridge Nursing Home)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #93-31, an Ordinance
amending Ordinance #92-39, concerning the Special Use for the Harbor Ridge
Nursing Home. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion Declared Carried.
ORDINANCE #93-32
(Surplus Equipment)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #93-32, Declaring surplus
equipment of Village personal property. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion Declared Carried.
ORDINANCE #93-33
(Sign Code)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to Pass Ordinance #93-33, Approving a
variation to the Sign Code for the Jewel/Osco at 79 McHenry Road. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES; 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
�.... NAYS: 0 - None
Motion Declared Carried.
RESOLUTION #93-28
(Dr. Marvin Christensen)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #93-28, Commending
outgoing Buffalo Grove High School Principal Dr. Marvin Christensen. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion Declared Carried.
RESOLUTION #93-29
(MFT)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to approve Resolution #93-29, For
Improvements by Municipality under the IL .
Highway Code. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion Declared Carried.
RESOLUTION #93-30
(IL 83 BG Rd to Arlington Heights Rd)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to approve Resolution #93-30, Approving
agreement with the State of IL concerning the improvement of IL 83 (Buffalo Grove
.... Rd. to Arlington Heights Rd. ) . 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.
PROCLAMATION
(District 214)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to Proclaim - Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
day (District 214 Sr. Citizen Recognition Day) . Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION
(BGHS Band Tour)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to Proclaim - Goodwill Resolution in
support of the 1993 Buffalo Grove High School European Band Tour. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ADA
(Accept Bid)
r... Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to Accept the Bid of Oosterbaan & Sons in
the amount of $42,900 for painting of improvements relating to the ADA project.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS
(Authorize to Bid)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to Authorize to Bid - Public Works 20-Ton
tagalong tractor. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT
(Fee Waiver)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to Authorize Fee Waiver - Buffalo Grove
Park District 1993 summer pool licenses. 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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CONCORD PLACE
(Aesthetics)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission
Approval: Concord Place (Arlington Heights Road at Fremont Way) temporary Sign.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BOSTON CHICKEN
(Aesthetics)
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance Commission
Approval: Boston Chicken (Town Center) - architecture/materials. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #93-34
(Appropriations)
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #93-34, establishing
authorization of appropriations for the Village of Buffalo Grove for the period
5/1/93 through 4/30/94, as outlined in Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of
April 29, 1993 and Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of March 22, 1993. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #93-35
(Municipal Code Amendment)
Moved by Reid, seconded by Hendricks, to pass Ordinance #93-35, amending the
Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code pursuant to recommendations of the
Municipal Code Review Committee, details of which are contained in Mr.
Szymborski's memo to the Board of April 21, 1993.
With regard to the residency requirement for the newly recognized Buffalo Grove
Days Committee, Mr. Raysa will review and make a recommendation to the Board.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #93-36
(Special Use - Child Day Care)
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #93-36, approving a Special
Use for a child day care home in the R6-A one-family district (463 St. Mary's
Parkway) , details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
April 29, 1993. 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.
FIRE APPARATUS TRUCK 25 (UNIT 236)
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to authorize entering into an exclusive
listing agreement for the sale of surplus fire apparatus Truck 25 (Unit 236)
between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Mid-America Truck and Equipment Company,
Rosemont, Illinois, as outlined in Mr. Balling's to the Board of April 29, 1993.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
AGENDA CHANGE
President Mathias stated that, if there is no objection from the Board, he will
move Items XV. , D. and E. to this point in the agenda, since the other items are
in-house items; there were no objections.
SLATE STREET BILLIARDS, INC.
Carl Hahn and James Harp, petitioners, each made brief presentations to the Board
regarding their personal profiles; they also made a presentation regarding the
proposed business and their request, details of which are contained in their
letter to Mr. Balling of April 20, 1993.
In answer to a question from Trustee Kahn, Mr. Harp stated that there will be a
dress code, although it has not yet been defined.
In answer to a question from Trustee Hendricks, Mr. Harp and Mr. Hahn commented
on their discussion with Dr. Christensen of Buffalo Grove High School, and stated
that they will abide by the wishes of the new principal, with whom they will meet
when he assumes his new position.
Trustee Rubin stated that he has a concern with the location of the business, and
also asked for the opinion of the Village Attorney with regard to the authority
of the Village regarding dress code, etc.
Trustee Braiman stated that he believes it would be advisable to have an age
limit.
Mr. Raysa reviewed the possible liquor classifications.
Trustee Hendricks stated that he would like to see an age restriction of 21 years
of age, other than for special "family hours".
Mr. Harp and Mr. Hahn stated that they are asking only that they be treated the
same as any other comparable business.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of having an age
restriction as a part of the ordinance; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NO: Kahn
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of the change in hours
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6.. as requested by the petitioner, subject to the above age restriction; "NO"
indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NO: None
President Mathias stated that the ordinance will be prepared for the May 17, 1993
meeting.
CONCORD DEVELOPMENT
(7.45 Acre Site on IL 83)
Larry Freedman, attorney, reviewed the request of the developer.
John Martin, JEN Land Design, made a presentation on the proposal, details of
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of April 29, 1993; during
his presentation, he referred to the Site Plan of the property.
Doug Lester, architect, reviewed the artist's rendering of the product.
Trustee Rubin stated that he cannot vote in favor of referral of this plan at the
proposed density.
Trustee Kahn also stated that he would not be in favor of the plan with this
density.
Trustee Reid agreed that the density is too high.
Trustee Braiman stated that the density is too high.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he does not want to see this development on this
parcel because the use does not fit the neighborhood.
Burt Yablon, a Cherbourg resident, commented issues other than density, i.e.
price, stop signs, pond location, etc.
President Mathias stated that the next step would be on the part of the developer
if they so desire.
CONSULTING PROPOSALS
(MIS/GIS Systems)
Mr. Brimm reviewed the data processing consulting proposals, details of which are
contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of April 29, 1993, and Mr. Boysen's memo to
Mr. Balling of April 22, 1993.
Trustee Reid stated that he is impressed with the proposal from Vaccaro
Consulting, and he believes it will achieve the goal that the Board has
discussed; he is equally concerned with the proposal from Flaim Resources, in
that it seems to continue the process of creating stand-alone systems.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal, to defer the consideration of the GIS
proposal for Public Works until the report from the Vaccaro study has been
received. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
:... Moved by Reid, seconded by Hendricks, to accept the recommendation for Vaccaro
Consulting, Inc. of Elmhurst for a Management Information study to be conducted
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by Vaccaro at a cost not to exceed $24,120.00.
Trustee Braiman expressed some concerns regarding this study, to which Mr. Brimm
replied.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
SPECIAL SERVICES AREA THREE LIMITED GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND, SERIES 1985
Mr. Brimm reviewed the proposal from Hamilton Partners, details of which are
contained in Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of April 29, 1993.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to refund the Special Services Area Three
Limited General Obligation Bond, Series 1985 in June of 1993. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Rubin, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 P.M.
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