1991-12-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 8263
12/16/91
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, DECEMBER 16, 1991
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:40 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, and
Braiman, Trustee Hendricks arrived at 7:59 P.M.
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; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner;
Carmen Molinaro, Director of Golf Operations; Val Kaleta,
Director of Food Services; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village
Treasurer.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF MINUTES
the December 2, 1991 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
ABSTAIN: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #708. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #708
seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #708 in the amount of
$2,214,193.64, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Rubin congratulated William Brimm on winning the FINANCE AWARDS
IRMA Leadership Award, which is a significant achievement.
Mr. Balling noted that the Village also received the
Government Finance Officers Association award for the 9th
time.
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report MANAGEMENT REPORT
for the month of November. Trustees Marienthal and Reid
both raised questions regarding the Strathmore Shopping
Center. Mr. Balling addressed their concerns and stated
that staff is monitoring the situation.
Trustee Reid stated that he does not believe that
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residents should have to suffer because the property owner
keeps on getting 6-month continuances. Mr. Balling stated
that staff will explore the possibility of other avenues
to get the situation corrected.
Mr. Balling noted that the walk-through inspection of the POST OFFICE
Post Office was made with United States Post Office
officials today; they did make the determination that the
building is substantially complete. Final inspection will
be made shortly; an opening date has not yet been
finalized. There will be a dedication ceremony of the
facility in late January.
Mr. Raysa brought the Board up to date on the proceedings RIVERWOODS -
in the Riverwoods Park District case. PARK DISTRICT
Trustee Hendricks arrived at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING - ABBOTT CONTRACTORS
President Mathias re-opened the Public Hearing at 7:59 P.M. and swore
in George Maurides, Mike Vondra, John Zimmerman and Dean Kelley to give
testimony. Details of this Public Hearing are contained in Mr. Pfeil's
memo to Mr. Balling of December 12, 1991.
Mr. Maurides made a presentation to the Board explaining the changes
that have been made to the plan; he referred to Exhibit #6 dated
12/11/91, which is identical to the drawing distributed in Trustee packets
dated 12/12/91, and is the exhibit approved by the Plan Commission.
Plan Commissioners Genell and Charlette were absent from the Plan
Commission meeting, but stated that they would have voted negatively
because of the traffic situation and because the developer is trying to
put too much on the site.
Trustee Reid thanked both the petitioner and the Plan Commission for
their efforts.
President Mathias asked if there were any comments from the Board or the
audience; there were none.
Mr. Raysa stated for the record that the draft annexation that is
currently before this Public Hearing is dated 12/11/91 entitled "Abbott
Contractors Busch Road/Route 83 Annexation Agreement".
President Mathias closed the Public Hearing at 8:05 P.M. , stating that
the ordinances will be considered at the appropriate time on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING - GOLF APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE
President Mathias opened the Public Hearing at 8:05 P.M.
Mr. Brimm made a presentation, details of which are contained in his
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memo to Mr. Balling of November 20, 1991 , he noted that the Notice of
Public Hearing was published on December 6, 1991.
President Mathias asked if there were any questions from any agencies,
the audience or the Trustees; there were none.
The appropriation ordinances will be brought before the Board on
January 6, 1992.
President Mathias closed the Public Hearing at 8:08 P.M.
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. It was
requested that Item XI. ,F. be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to defer Approval of VILLAS OF OAK CREEK
Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Villas of
Oak Creek, until brought back by staff. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve RESOLUTION #91-87
Resolution #91-87, A Resolution which will serve as a (Surety Bond-State
Surety Bond when permits are requested by the Village to Right of Way)
do work in the State Rights of Way. Valid for calendar
years 1992 and 1993. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve RESOLUTION ##91-88
Resolution #91-88, Regarding Corporate Personal Property (Tax Distribution)
Replacement Tax Distribution - 1991. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-89
#91-89, Appointing R. E. Harrington, Inc. to Represent the (R.E. Harrington,
Village in Matters Concerning Unemployment Compensation. Inc.)
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 Marienthal, seconded by Reid to Approve the WOODLANDS AT FIORE
Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - The UNIT 10
Woodlands at Fiore, Unit 10. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid to Approve the SPORLEIN FARMS #4
Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Sporlein
Farms Unit 4. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid to Approve the VILLAS OF OAK CREEK
Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Villas of
Oak Creek. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid to Approve the ARBOR CREEK BUSINESS
Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Arbor CENTRE, LOT 103
Creek Business Centre, Lot 103. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid to Approve the ADVANTEST AMERICA
Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Advantest
America. 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 Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to Approve the Bid BG GOLF COURSE
Waiver and Authorization to Purchase Greensmower for the (Bid Waiver)
Buffalo Grove Golf Course. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Details of the following tax abatement ordinances are TAX ABATEMENT
contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of November ORDINANCES
11, 1991.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-97
#91-97, Abating a Portion of the Taxes Levied for the (Tax Abatement-
Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series 1986 Series 1986)
for the Village of Buffalo Grove. 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 #91-98, ORDINANCE #91-98
Abate a Portion of the Taxes Levied for the Corporate (Tax Abatement-
Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series 1987 for the Series 1987)
Village of Buffalo Grove. 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 #91-99
#91-99, Abating a Portion of the Taxes Levied for the (Tax Abatement-
Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series 1988 Series 1988)
for the Village of Buffalo Grove. 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 Braiman, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-100
#91-100, Abating the Taxes Levied for the Corporate (Tax Abatement-
Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series 1989 for the Series 1989)
Village 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 Rubin, seconded by Braiman to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-101
#91-101, Abating the Taxes Levied for the Corporate (Tax Abatement-
Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series 1981 for the Series 1981)
Village of Buffalo Grove. 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 Marienthal, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-102
#91-102, Abating the Taxes Levied for the Corporate (Tax Abatement-
Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series 1982 for the Series 1982)
Village of Buffalo Grove. 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 #91-103
#91-103, Abating a Portion of the Taxes Levied for the (Tax Abatement-
Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds - Series 1982-A Series 1982-A)
for the Village of Buffalo Grove. 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 Marienthal, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-104
#91-104, Abating a Portion of the Taxes Levied for the (Tax Abatement-
Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds-Series 1984 for Series 1984)
the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias thanked the staff for their efforts in
presenting these tax abatements to our citizens.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to pass Ordinance ABBOTT CONTRACTORS
#91-105, approving an Annexation Agreement with Abbott
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Contractors (Route 83/Busch Road) , subject to approval by
the Village Attorney.
Trustee Braiman stated that he appreciated all the work
done by the developer to address the concerns of the
Board, however, he still has major concerns about the
traffic and the use of the property; he believes there
should only be one use on the property.
Trustee Marienthal agrees with Trustee Braiman's comments;
his major concerns are the use, and also having small
children at that heavily traveled intersection; he
believes the use is inappropriate.
Mr. Maurides stated that they have tried to work with the
Village to make this plan work.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 3 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin
NAYES: 3 - Marienthal, Braiman, Hendricks
Motion defeated, as 2/3 majority is necessary for
annexation.
It was suggested that the developer look at perhaps the
sale of a portion of the property so that it can be a
single-use childcare facility.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance EMMERICH PARK EAST
#91-105, approving a Special Use for Emmerich Park East as (Sound System)
it concerns the use of a Public Announcement System.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to defer this issue until
a report is received from staff in approximately six
months that the modifications have occurred at Emmerich
West and that there will be compatible sound systems at
both parks.
Trustee Reid stated his reasons for requesting deferral;
when the test was granted, the conditions were not
followed; his initial reaction would be to vote
negatively, however, he would be willing to consider the
system because of the information received from the Park
District that there would be a change and improvement in
the sound system at Emmerich West baseball diamonds, and
he is interested in seeing that happen.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion to
defer:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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It was requested by neighbors that they be notified by
mail as to when this item will be considered again.
Mr. Balling introduced this topic, details of which are RESOLUTION #91-90
contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to him of December 3, 1991. (Food Services)
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to pass Resolution
#91-90, adopting the FY1992 Program Budgets for the Food
Service Operations Fund. 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 Resolution RESOLUTION #91-91
#91-91, approving an Agreement for Preliminary Engineering (BG/Prairie)
Services for the Buffalo Grove and Prairie Roads
intersection.
Mr. Balling reviewed this agreement, details of which are
contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to him of December 3, 1991.
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 Resolution RESOLUTION #91-92
#91-92, for Improvement by Municipality Under the Illinois ((BG/Prairie Rd.)
Highway Code to allow the appropriation of MFT funds for
the Buffalo Grove/Prairie Roads preliminary engineering.
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 Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-93
#91-93, approving a Letter of Understanding between the (Weiland Road)
Villages of Buffalo Grove, Wheeling and Cook County
Department of Highways as it concerns the extension of
Weiland Road, Lake-Cook Road to Buffalo Grove Road.
Mr. Balling reviewed this topic, details of which are
contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to him of December 12,
1991.
Trustee Kahn stated that he is fully in support of the
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proposed resolution, but he asked that something be done
about connecting this road up from Buffalo Grove Road to
Lake-Cook Road, and that the Village of Wheeling remove
the no-left turn signs onto Route 83.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
`J Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Szymborski reviewed this issue, details of which are WISCONSIN CENTRAL
contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of December 11, 1991. (Whistle-blowing)
Trustee Kahn thanked staff for putting the meeting
together, and stated that he is fully in support of staff
recommendation.
Trustee Marienthal suggested sending a copy of the report,
as well as another copy of the resolution to the ICC.
No vote was taken but all Trustees concurred with the staff
position.
Trustee Rubin reviewed this topic, details of which are HOME DAY CARE LICENSE
contained in Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of December
12, 1991.
Lengthy discussion took place with regard to the public
hearing requirement for home day care licensees.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, that this particular
matter be stayed, the license continued, and that staff
come back with some recommendations based on what they
have heard form the Board tonight so as to make a
determination on how we should alter this in general.
President Mathias asked each Trustee to state the term
they would like to see for public hearing for license
renewal.
4 Years - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin
2 Years - Braiman, Hendricks
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias stated that staff will come back with a
recommendation, but that the majority of the Board believes
that a Public Hering should only be necessary every four
years.
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Trustee Marienthal stated that he wants staff to research
a provision if the property changes hands.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to award bid for Golf GOLF CART BID
Cart Services for Arboretum Golf Course, as outlined in
Mr. Molinaro's memo.
Trustee Marienthal noted the alternative submitted by
E-Z-Go at the time the bids were submitted. Mr. Balling
then read the alternative bid.
Mr. Molinaro explained his recommendation for awarding
contract to Nadler Golf Cars Sales of Aurora, details of
which are contained in his memo to the Board of December
10, 1991.
There was discussion by the Board as to the direction they
believe should be taken.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn, to approve Certificate ARLINGTON TOYOTA
of Initial Acceptance and Approval - Arlington Toyota,
details of which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to
Mr. Balling of November 26, 1991. 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 move to Executive EXECUTIVE MEETING
Meeting to discuss Employment Matters. 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 adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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Janet M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED;BY ME THIS - ;H D OF 1992.
Village President