1992-01-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 8279
1/20/92
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, JANUARY 20, 1992
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:39 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; Robert Pfeil,
Village Planner; Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF MINUTES
the January 6, 1992 Regular Meeting. 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
minutes of the January 13, 1992 Committee of the Whole
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 #710. Moved by Braiman, WARRANT#710
seconded by Kahn, to approve Warrant #710 in the amount of
$1,790,522.29, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report MANAGEMENT REPORT
for December, 1991; there were no questions on same.
PUBLIC HEARING
WINCHESTER ESTATES TOWNHOMES ANNEXATION
President Mathias called the Public Hearing to order at 7:45 P.M. , and
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swore in the following people to give testimony; David Reifman, Attorney;
David Hoffman, Red Seal Development Corporation; Sherwin Braun, Architect;
and Ronald Adams, Pearson, Brown & Associates.
Mr. Reifman made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained
in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of January 15, 1992.
Mr. Hoffman also made a presentation, referring to the following exhibits:
EXHIBIT #1 - Land Plan
EXHIBIT #2 - Elevations
EXHIBIT #3 - A Unit
EXHIBIT #4 - B Unit
EXHIBIT #5 - C Unit
EXHIBIT #6 - Aerial Photo
Mr. Hoffman confirmed that they understood that, as Title 19 values are
in the process of being reviewed, they will have to pay whatever Title
19 fees are in effect at the proper time.
Trustee Reid stated he is pleased with the site plan. Trustee Reid also
had some questions regarding the contributions regarding the bike path.
Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Balling responded to Trustee Reid.
Trustee Reid also stated that he hoped to see the requirement for illuminated
house numbers in future agreements.
Mr. Raysa stated that tonight's Public Hearing is on that certain Draft
Annexation Agreement dated in the upper left-handed corner 1/15/92,
"Winchester Estates Townhomes - Red Seal Development Corporation - Route
83/Bank Lane".
At 8: 17 P.M. , President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until
February 3, 1992 when the ordinances will be ready.
Allie Smythe presented further documentation to the Board ANIMAL ORDINANCE
regarding the Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig. President
Mathias stated that staff will review this information and
respond to her.
President Mathias explained the Consent Agenda and stated CONSENT AGENDA
that any member of the audience or the Board may request
that an item be removed for full discussion; there were no
l / such requests.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #92-7
#92-7, Providing for the Amendment of Certain Documents (Economic Develop-
Relating to the Outstanding $6,000,000 Economic ment Revenue Bonds)
Development Revenue Bonds (County Line Partners Project)
of 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.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #92-8
#92-8, Authorizing and Providing for the Call and (Revenue Bonds)
Redemption of Certain Outstanding Waterworks and Sewerage
Refunding Revenue Bonds Dated October 1, 1970 of the
Village of Buffalo Grove, and for Giving Notice of Such
Call. 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 Ordinance ORDINANCE #92-9
#92-9, Granting a Variance from Section 17.32.020.F. of (Zoning Variance)
the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of
Constructing a Detached Garage exceeding 20% rear yard
limitation - 229 Cottonwood Road. 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 WOODLANDS AT FIORE
Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval - The (Initial Acceptance
Woodlands at Fiore Unit 14. Upon roll call, Trustees & Approval)
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 Plat ILLINOIS ROUTE 83
of Dedication - Illinois Route 83. Upon roll call, (Plat of Dedication)
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 (Initial Acceptance
Oak Creek. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: & Approval)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman,Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Rubin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to Approve the CHURCHILL LANE
Certificate of initial Acceptance and Approval - Churchill (Initial Acceptance
Lane Unit 1. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: & Approval
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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 Authorize to Bid 1992 Villagewide
- 1992 Villagewide Contractural Street Maintenance Street Maintenance
Program. The Village Engineer recommends approval. Upon Program
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 #92-10
#92-10, approving an Annexation Agreement with Abbott (Abbott
Contractors (Route 83/Busch Road) , details of which are Contractors)
contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of January
16, 1992.
Steve Handler, Hidden Lake Village, stated that he is not
pleased to see commercial development in an area which is
almost 100% residential. President Mathias stated that,
although the Board is happy to hear Mr. Handler's
comments, the property has been posted, and there have
been several public hearings on this property.
Trustee Braiman and Marienthal both reiterated their
concerns regarding traffic and density.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Hendricks, President Mathias
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal, Braiman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #92-11
#92-11, annexing the Abbott Contractors Property to the (Abbott
Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted Contractors)
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Hendricks
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal, Braiman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #92-12
#92-12, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the (Abbott
Village as it concerns the Abbott Contractors Property. Contractors)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Hendricks
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal, Braiman
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias welcomed the developer into the Village.
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Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #92-13
#92-13, establishing authorization for appropriations for (Food Service
the Village of Buffalo Grove Food Service Operations Fund Operations)
for the period January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1992,
details of which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr.
Balling of December 17, 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 Kahn, to pass Resolution CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
#92-1, approving the FY 91-92 through FY 96-97 Capital PLAN
Improvement Plan.
Mr. Balling made a presentation on the Plan to the Board,
details of which are contained in Mr. Szymborski's memo to
him of January 16, 1992, and also in his memo to the Baord
of November 11, 1991.
It was noted that approval of the Capital Improvement Plan
does not in any way mean that a project has final
approval. Each improvement, including this year's, must
come before the Board during the normal budget hearings
for specific approval.
Trustee Reid shared his ideas on the Plan, which are
contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of December 21, 1991.
He believes there are some elements being put into this
Capital Improvement Plan that really are not yet ready to
be incorporated into it; he believes there are some policy
decisions that must be addressed by the Board.
After lengthy discussion, it was amended by Rubin, and
seconded by Kahn, that the Board hold a workshop in
February on the Plan, and with the recommendation that, in
the future, the capital projects be presented earlier in
the year so that the Board is not rushed prior to budget
time, such as November or December.
After further discussion, Trustee Reid moved to defer the
proposed resolution until the first Regular Meeting after
the workshop of the Committee of the Whole on the Capital
Improvement Plan; Trustee Braiman seconded the motion.
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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Details of this subject are contained in Mr. Hruby's memo ZBA APPEAL
to Mr. Balling of January 14, 1992.
Elaine Stevens, 583 Carriage Way, presented herself to the
Board.
President Mathias asked if Tom Miller, 579 Carriage Way,
the objector, or anyone representing him were present. Mr.
Hruby stated that Mr. Miller phoned him today and informed
him that he would not be able to attend tonight's meeting.
Mr. Hruby stated that Mr. Miller's main concern is the
willow tree which might have to be removed if the addition
were to be constructed. Mr. Hruby stated that the willow
tree is not on the petitioner's property, therefore, would
not be affected. Mr. Miller asked that, in his absence,
his letters to Mr. Schar of December 17, 1991, December
27, 1991 , and January 3, 1992 be considered by the Board.
President Mathias then summarized the letters form Mr.
Miller.
Mr. Raysa stated that it is not necessary for the objector
to be physically present. Mr. Raysa also clarified the
zoning laws governing this type of variation.
Mrs. Stevens again stated that the willow tree will not be
affected, since it is not on her property.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to deny the appeal and to
grant the variance for Elaine Stevens, 583 Carriage Way.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
it
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman,
Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias stated that the appeal has been denied,
and the original decision of the ZBA has been upheld.
Mr. Versten reviewed what has happened to date regarding CONTINENTAL
the rate increase to take place in March, details of CABLEVISION
which are contained in his memo to Mr. Szymborski of
January 16, 1992, and also his memo to Mr. Szymborski and
Mr. Balling of December 11, 1991.
Rhonda Christenson, General Manager, Continental
Cablevision, made a presentation to the Board explaining
the methodology used in determining the rate increase.
Mrs. Christenson also reviewed a packet of information
which she distributed to the Board.
Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the method for
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determining the amount of increases, and also whether or
not all communities are in actuality paying for the fiber
optics installed in Palatine.
Trustee Reid stated that Trustees have an obligation to
question the numbers that are presented, and Continental
Cablevision has an obligation to get answers to the Board
and also to the subscribers.
The suggestion was made that either Mr. Brimm do a
preliminary audit, or that the present auditors of the
Village be asked to do a preliminary audit, to determine
whether or not a complete audit is warranted.
Mr. Balling reviewed Mr. Hruby's memo to him of January STRATHMORE
16, 1992 regarding the Strathmore Shopping Center/Rainbow SHOPPING CENTER
Path Early Learning Center Property.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE MEETING
Meeting to discuss Litigation. 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 adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 P.M.
Janie M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS n -
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