1991-11-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 8237
11/4/91
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, NOVEMBER 4, 1991
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman and
Hendricks. Trustee Marienthal arrived at 8:04 P.M.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; Phil Versten,
Administrative Assistant; Gregory Boysen, Director of
Public Works; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of Public
Works; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; and Joseph
Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF MINUTES
the October 21, 1991 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. Tenerelli read Warrant #705. Moved by Reid, seconded WARRANT #705
by Braiman, to approve Warrant #705 in the amount of
$906,161.17, 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.
The Village Clerk explained Student Government Day, which STU
DENT GOVERNMENT
will take place November 11, 1991, and asked each of the DAY
students in the audience involved in Student Government
Day to introduce themselves.
Trustee Rubin urged residents to vote in tomorrow's school ELECTIONS
board elections.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-87
#91-87, amending Section 2.46.030 of the Municipal al Code
(Plan Commission Chairman).
Mr. Raysa read the proposed ordinance and explained the
reason for same, and stated that this does not prohibit
the Chairman from taking part in discussion.
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Trustee Reid stated that he supports the concept and will
support the motion, but he does not believe that it is
appropriate to introduce ordinance action during "Trustee
Reports"; he believes it should be properly distributed to
the other members of the Board for review before taking
action.
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 staff recommendation to change the YARDWASTE
dates for yardwaste collection to 4/15-11/15, details of COLLECTION
which are contained in Mr. Szymborski's memo to him of
October 22, 1991.
Trustee Reid stated that he likes the idea, but asked if
there is an authority that sets the dates for the
yardwaste collection. Mr. Balling stated that staff will
investigate, and report back to the Board.
Mr. Balling reported that Edward Schar has been appointed DEPUTY BUILDING
Deputy Building Commissioner/Chief Inspector. COMMISSIONER
Mr. Balling presented the Assignment Agreement, which is BG GOLF COURSE
the debt instrument for the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, to
President Mathias to cut up; the Golf Course was paid off
today. President Mathias noted that this course was
basically paid through revenue from the course, and not
from taxes.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRUTH IN TAXATION
President Mathias opened the Public hearing at 7:53 P.M. , and then read
the Notice of Public Hearing which was published in the Daily Herald on
October 24, 1991.
Mr. Balling explained this topic, details of which are contained in Mr.
Brimm's memo to him of October 8, 1991.
Jean Bastiani asked why the Board does not reduce the budget rather than
raising taxes; President Mathias answered that the budget has not yet
been presented, but staff has been directed to hold expenses down and
incorporate only necessities into the budget.
Trustee Rubin explained that the Finance Committee is just beginning to
review the budget item by item.
Jeff Zorman, asked how the Village will operate with the 5% tax cap since
it is in two counties; President Mathias stated that Buffalo Grove is a
Home Rule Community, which is currently tax exempt. If the legislature
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does not exempt home rule communities, then the Village will have to abide
by the law. He stated that the Village has always tried to present a lean
budget.
Trustee Marienthal arrived at this time.
President Mathias closed the Public Hearing at 8:06 P.M.
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; it was
requested that Item XI. H. be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-88
#91-88, Granting a Variance to Section 17.32.020 of the (Zoning Variance)
Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of
constructing a screened porch at 1370 Mill Creek Drive in
excess of the 20% rear yard requirement. 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 Hendricks, to pass RESOLUTION #91-78
Resolution #91-78, Concerning the Draft STrategic Arterial
Study for the Improvement of Milwaukee Avenue from Harlem
Avenue to Belvidere Road. 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 Hendricks, to approve RESOLUTION 391-79
Resolution #91-79, Concerning the Public Hearing Draft of (Lake Co. Watershed
the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance. Upon Development Ord.)
roll call, Trustess voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
Hendricks
Nayes: 0 - None
�•/ Motion declared carried.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to pass RESOLUTION #91-80
Resolution #91-80, Approving the Opening of a Corporate (Corporate Savings
Savings Account at the LaSalle Bank Northbrook-Buffalo Account)
Grove Office. 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 Braiman, seconded by Hendricks to Accept the Tax TIF ANNUAL REPORT
Increment Financing Area Annual Report. 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 Hendricks to accept the WEIDNER GROVE
Appearance Commission Approval: Weidner Grove Apartments APARTMENTS
- Entrance Sign at Stradford Circle and Weidner Road. (Aesthetics)
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 Hendricks, to accept the ADVANTEST AMERICA
Appearance Commission Approval: Advantest America, Inc. - (Aesthetics)
Revised Parking Lot with Lighting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-89
#91-89, for adding Chapter 3.32, Real Estate Transfer Tax, (Real Estate
to Title 3, Revenue and Finance of the Municipal Code, Transfer Tax)
with the amendment to Section 3.32.060, A. , 13 to state that
the tax will be effective on recordings after March 1, 1992.
Trustee Rubin reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of
which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of
October 29, 1991.
Trustee Braiman asked some questions, which were answered
by staff.
President Mathias read a letter from Donna Thomas,
President of the Northwest Suburban Association of
realtors, opposing the proposed real estate transfer tax.
v Trustee Rubin reiterated several points in favor of the
tax; he stated that the tax on a $200,000 home would be
$600.
Jerry Espito, realtor, stated opposition to the real
estate transfer tax, asking that the Board cut expenses
instead, and urging the Board to oppose the tax.
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Jean Bastiani, realtor, asked if there were other taxes
which the Board could levy instead; President Mathias
explained why the Board believes this tax is best.
Trustee Braiman also pointed out several reasons that he
is in favor of this tax.
Jean Bastiani stated that prospective buyers are very
opposed to buying in any community that has a transfer
tax. Trustee Braiman stated that, in his dealings in home
closings, he has never had a client refuse to buy a home
because of a transfer tax.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-90
#91-90, for the levy and collection of taxes for the (Tax Levy)
Fiscal Year commencing May 1, 1991 , and ending April 30,
1992, details of which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo
to Mr. Balling of October 14, 1991. 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 Kahn, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-91
#91-91, amending Section 14.40.070 of the Municipal Code (Sign Code amended)
as it concerns signs on the right-of-way.
Mr. Raysa reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of
which are contained in his letter to Mr. Balling of
October 22, 1991.
Lengthy discussion took place with regard to the proposed
ordinance, specifically whether or not the name, address
and telephone number of the person responsible for the
sign should be required on the sign.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor
of retaining Section 14.40.070,B. , 5: "NO" indicates
deleting same:
YES: Rubin
NO: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
This item will be deleted from the proposed ordinance, and
Item 6. will become Item 5.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted s follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Heinrich
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-81
#91-81, concerning the Busch Road/Busch Parkway/Deerfield (Busch Road, Pkwy
Parkway (IL Route 83 to Milwaukee Avenue) street Deerfield Pkwy)
improvement.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed resolution, and answered
questions from the Board on same.
After discussion, the Board voted as follows on the
motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Sharon Blaney of Basil & Associates reviewed the proposal WINDBROOKE
for the Board, details of which are contained in Mr. APARTMENTS
Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of October 31, 1991.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to refer the
Windbrooke Apartments Garage additions to the Plan
Commission. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Larry Freedman, representing Edward Schwartz made a INDIAN CREEK
presentation to the Board, details of which are contained (Schwartz)
in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of October 31, 1991.
After discussion, Trustee Reid stated that, until the
comments from the staff have been adequately addressed, he
does not believe that this petition is in a condition to
be recommended to the Plan Commission; the questions
regarding right-of-way must be addressed.
President Mathias polled the Board, asking them to state
whether the right-of-way on Prairie Road should be handled
by the Board tonight or by the Plan Commission.
Trustee Marienthal - Plan Commission
Trustee Reid - He is not prepared to handle it tonight,
but he is not prepared to send it to the Plan Commission;
the Board should be provided with information by staff to
address whether or not it should be handled by the Plan
Commission.
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Trustee Kahn - Same as Trustee Reid
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Trustee Rubin - Plan Commission
Trustee Braiman - Plan Commission
Trustee Hendricks - Plan Commission
Mr. Freedman stated that they would seek a referral as
soon as they file the application.
President Mathias polled the Board, asking them to state
whether the next appearance before the Board should be
pre-application or referral:
Pre-application - Marienthal
Referral - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
Mr. Rigsby highlighted the changes in the 1991-92 Snow & SNOW & ICE
Ice Control Plan. CONTROL PLAN
President Mathias thanked the staff for the excellent and
thorough report.
President Mathias polled the Board as to the wording they ELECTRONIC MESSAGE
would like on the electronic message center refacing, i.e. CENTER
Campus, Center, or Complex:
Campus - Marienthal, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
Center - Reid
Complex - Hendricks
a Moved by Kahn, seconded by Marienthal, to approve the
Appearance Commission recommendation regarding the Village
of Buffalo Grove - Electronic Message Center Refacing,
using the work "Campus". Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
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Jane Sirabian, Village Clerk
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