1991-11-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 8244
11/18/91
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, NOVEMBER 18, 1991
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:34 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; Gregory Boysen,
Director of Public Works; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent
of Public Works; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Fire Chief
Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Rubin, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES
of the October 28, 1991 Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of
the November 4, 1991 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #706. Moved by Rubin, seconded WARRANT #706
by Reid, to approve Warrant #706 in the amount of
$2,891,787.53, authorizing payment of bills listed.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he would like to see the
subject of the charge for washing vehicles brought up at a
later date. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias appointed Harold Kabb to the Electrical ELECTRICAL
Commission for a term to expire 4/30/92. COMMISSION
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Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to concur with
President Mathias' appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias introduced Mr. Kabb to the Board and the
audience, and thanked him for his willingness to serve the
Village.
President Mathias thanked the Village Clerk for co- STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ordinating last week's Student Government Day; he also DAY
thanked the schools, teachers, and students who
participated.
President Mathias congratulated the area schools for the SCHOOL RECOGNITION
outstanding academic scores they have compiled.
President Mathias announced that the "Together We Can" "TOGETHER WE CAN"
program will be having a breakfast on November 20, 1991 at
the Chevy Chase Country Club, and urged all trustees to
attend. President Mathias also congratulated School
District #102 for the overnight program that they recently
sponsored at Aptakisic Junior High School.
Trustee Reid noted that the Bills football association was BILLS FOOTBALL
announcing play-by-play on the public address system, in ASSOCIATION
specific violation of their agreement with the village.
Trustee Braiman announced that the Chamber of Commerce has CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
a breakfast on Wednesday, November 20, 1991 at 7:30 A.M.
at Chipper's to discuss transportation.
Trustee Braiman noted that he received a flyer from BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
Blockbuster stating that they were located in Prairie
View, and suggested that staff communicate to them that
they are located in Buffalo Grove.
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report MANAGEMENT REPORT
for October, 1991. Trustee Reid had a question regarding
the Strathmore Shopping Center, which was answered by Mr.
Balling.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the 1991 Financial Report for Buffalo BUFFALO GROVE DAYS
Grove Days, details of which are contained in his memo to 1991
Mr. Balling of November 1 , 1991.
Cheryl Winstead, Dave Rubinstein, the Committee and
Trustee Liaison Reid were all thanked for all the hard
work that went into the planning of the event.
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Cheryl Winstead stated that the non-profit organizations
raised a net profit of over $20,000, which the committee
is very proud of because that money goes right back into
the community. Cheryl also thanked Trustee Reid, and all
the departments in the Village that put in so much extra
time, i.e. Police, Fire and Public Works especially.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the Village Six-month Fiscal Report SIX-MONTH
FY1991-92, details of which are contained in his memo to FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Balling of November 7, 1991.
President Mathias thanked Mr. Brimm for all of his efforts
in keeping the budget in line.
Mr. Boysen reviewed the Public Works Mutual Aid PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL
Agreements, details of which are contained in his memo to AID AGREEMENTS
Mr. Balling of November 12, 1991.
Mr. Balling stated that it is possible under Illinois law PARK DISTRICT
for Park Districts to be formed by petitioning the Circuit (Riverwoods)
Court for a referendum to establish a park district.
The Village recently learned that the Village of
Riverwoods was sponsoring the creating of a Riverwoods
Park District, reportedly for the purpose of developing a
tax base to purchase the Thorngate Country Club, which the
Lake County Forest Preserve District rejected some time
ago. Mr. Balling referred to a map of the area,
highlighting what Riverwoods is proposing for their park
district; he noted that Riverwoods is proposing to
incorporate Lincolnshire property into this area also,
although excluding any Lincolnshire voters.
There is a court hearing on this map on December 2, 1991;
Mr. Raysa will attend an intergovernmental meeting with
attorneys this Thursday to create a response to this
proposal. Mr. Balling is asking the Board to authorize
staff to undertake action and make appearances to protect
the interests of Buffalo Grove.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to direct the
Village Attorney to take whatever steps necessary to
protect the interests of the Village with regard to the
Riverwoods legal proceedings. 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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President Mathias read a brief biography of Earl Newton, EARL NEWTON
and presented Mr. Newton with a gift from the Village for
his 20 years of service to the Village. Mr. Newton was
congratulated by the audience and the Board.
Allison Smythe presented a petition and read a statement HOUSE PETS
urging the Board to allow residents to own Vietnamese Pot
Bellied pigs. President Mathias thanked Allison for her
comments, and stated that staff will investigate and
respond to her request.
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
not such requests.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #91-92, ORDINANCE #91-92
Amending Title 15 of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code (Electrical Code) . This ordinance provides
technical amendment to the Electrical Commission. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #91-93, ORDINANCE #91-93
Amending Title 10 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code to (Stop signs)
provide for the erection of a 2-way stop sign on Caren
Drive at Thompson Boulevard. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-82
#91-82, Authorizing the Busch Road Phase I Engineering
study and execution of a contract amendment with Midwest
Consulting Engineers in the amount of $65,953. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Accept an agreement WI CENTRAL RR
and license for a sidewalk crossing at the Wisconsin
Central Railroad property at Port Clinton Road. 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 Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Approve a Plat of CONDELL HOSPITAL
Easement for the Condell Hospital property on Half Day
Road, west of Easton Avenue. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Authorize to Bid: GOLF CART LEASE
Electric and gas golf cart lease for the Arboretum Golf (Authorize to Bid)
Course. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved byKahn, seconded byReid, to Authorize Waiver of BG PARK DISTRICT
Fees for the Buffalo Grove Park District's three vending (Fee Waiver)
machines.
This request by the Park District is consistent
with past policy of the Village regarding fee waivers for
public institutions. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Accept an agreement WI CENTRAL RR
for construction and maintenance of underground watermain (Underground water-
crossing at Wisconsin Central Railroad/Roslyn Woods. Upon main)
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 #91-94
#91-94, amending a Special Use Authorization and approving (Reservoir #2)
a Preliminary Plan in the R-4 District for Reservoir and
Pumphouse No. 2 Expansion.
Mr. Boysen reviewed this proposal, details of which are
contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of November
14, 1991.
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Trustee Reid stated that he is affiliated with the Knopf
Cemetary and is very familiar with the Traffic patterns in
the area.
There was lengthy discussion regarding the parking on this
property and the traffic in general.
Trustee Rubin stated that the reference to the curbing on
the north side should be deleted, and staff should be
directed to investigate additional signage or barricading
the south side to protect the reservoir, and, subject to
approval by the Board of any agreement for the curb cut
and the parking lot at a future date. Trustee Reid
accepted the amendment.
President Mathias stated that, as it stands right now,
there will be no median cut until such time as an agreement
is worked out with the Park District.
President Mathias polled the Board, asking Trustees to
indicate their preference regarding the Village absorbing
the median cut cost on Arlington Heights Road and the
left-turn lane, or an agreement with the Park District to
share the cost:
SHARE: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman*, Hendricks
*Prefer the Park District only, but would be willing to
share to some degree.
President Mathias asked if there were any additional
comments from the audience or the Board; there were none.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the amended
motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the request from the Park District TITLE 19
to increase the land value figure used in computing
developer obligations which cash is contributed in lieu of
land to satisfy the requirements of Title 19 for school
and park donations, details of which are contained in Mr.
Pfeil's memo to him of November 13, 1991 .
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to defer this matter,
informing the Park District that, if a motion were made at
this time, based on the information provided, the figure
would be reduced to $65,000 or less, and request that the
Park District make a formal presentation to the Board.
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 Rubin, seconded by Marienthal, to accept the ANNUAL REPORT
Village of Buffalo Grove Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the year ending April 30, 1991
Mr. Balling reviewed the report, details of which are
contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to him of November 13, 1991.
The Management Letter is not ready at this time, but will
be prepared by the auditors and presented to the Board at
a later date.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Larry Freedman, representing the developer, made a short INDIAN CREEK
presentation to the Baord, stating that they are
requesting referral to the Plan Commission. Details of
the proposed Indian Creek subdivision are contained in Mr.
Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of November 14, 1991.
Mr. Balling reviewed the meeting with Vernon Hills to
discuss planning in this area. Vernon Hills indicated
some willingness to implement the extension of Prairie
Avenue; they were concerned with the realignment from east
Port Clinton Road to north Prairie, and they requested
that the Village take a close look at that area and the
traffic in same. Vernon Hills pledged to work
cooperatively; they believe there are complications at the
bridge at Indian Creek itself. There was a statement on
the part of Vernon Hills to try to work cooperatively with
Buffalo Grove to plan adequate right-of-way so the roadway
can be put in to the greatest extent possible.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to refer the
annexation and zoning request in the R-4 Residential
District of 19 acres located north of Port Clinton Road
and west of Prairie Road (proposed Indian Creek
Development) .
Trustee Reid stated that he had a problem with making this
referral to the Plan Commission at this time; he thinks
there is a policy question that needs to be resolved
before the plan is referred regarding the Port Clinton
right-of-way
Trustee Kahn stated that he looks at sending this to the
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Plan Commission with the understanding that the Board
expects to see this road extended.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal*, Reid
Motion declared carried.
*Because the plan did not show the additional right-of-way
which he expected to be there.
President Mathias stated that the Board's concerns
regarding the right-of-way and also comments from the
pre-application conference will be taken into account by
the Plan Commission.
Trustee Rubin stated that he will be participating in this NURSING HOME
discussion, but wanted to note for the record that the
petitioner is a relative, but Trustee Rubin has no
financial interest in this project.
Marc Schwartz, representing the petitioner, introduced
himself to the Board, and also introduced Steven Sussholz
and Michael Arenson of Shayman and Salk, architects.
Mr. Schwartz made a presentation to the Board, details of
which are re contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
November 14, 1991.
Mr. Sussholz reviewed the plan, referring to the
Preliminary Site Plan.
There was discussion as to whether or not there would be
any hospital or HMO affiliation at this facility.
Fire Chief Allenspach stated that past experience
indicates that this type of facility would generate
approximately 1-# to 2 calls per week.
Trustee Braiman stated that he would like to see more
residential character than a flat roof on the building.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn, to refer to the Plan
Commission to provide for a Special Use and Plan of
Development amendment for 4.2 acres of property lying west
of Weiland Road at Armstrong Drive to permit a nursing
home facility.
Trustee Reid questioned the height of the buildings, and
also if there would be any roof units.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
*Does not think it is an appropriate use for the area.
Trustee Rubin stated that none of the projects are being CAPITAL
approved; it is a "wishlist", and any projects to be IMPROVEMENTS
implemented would be a part of the actual budget process PROGRAM
to be approved by the Board.
Mr. Balling reviewed the Capital Improvements Program,
Fiscal 91-92 through Fiscal 96-97, details of which are
contained in his letter to the Board of November 11, 1991.
Trustee Reid commended staff for putting this plan
together; he suggested that Trustees submit questions on
the plan in writing, with staff preparing answers to the
questions and distribute them to the entire Board.
Trustee Marienthal stated that this plan should be a
guide, and not cast in stone.
Trustee Kahn stated that this plan must have a great
degree of flexibility as Boards change, and priority and
finances change.
President Mathias thanked staff and the Finance Committee
for the hours they devoted to preparing this plan.
Trustee Marienthal asked that this be re-named Capital
Improvement Plan.
Mr. Balling requested comments on the 1992-93 items from the
Board as soon as possible.
Mr. Balling reviewed the FY 1992 Operating and Capital GOLF OPERATING
Budget for the Department of Golf Operations, details of BUDGET
which are contained in his memo to the Board of November
12, 1991.
Staff reviewed the revenue and expenditures for the Golf
Operations. There were questions from the Board which
v were answered by Staff. There was discussion on various
items, particularly the mandatory use of carts and pro
shop revenue.
Trustee Marienthal suggested changing rates for specific
times, i.e. non-resident after 6:00 P.M. from $6.00 to
$6.50; junior/senior rate at 18 and 9 holes from $12.00 to
$12.50 and from $7.75 to $8.00; non resident week days
after 4:00 P.M. from $17.00 to $17.50; there was no
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objections to these increases, although concern was voiced
regarding losing rounds because of prices being too high.
Businesses will be contacted regarding corporate
memberships and outings.
Mr. Balling stated that this document will be brought back
before the Board at the December 2, 1991 meeting.
President Mathias thanked staff for the good job that was
done in preparing this budget.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE MEETING
Meeting to discuss Collective Bargaining. 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 10:05 P.M.
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