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1992-02-18 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 8993 2/18/92 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, FEBRUARY 18, 1992 President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:42 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 Symborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the January 20, 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 Hendricks, seconded by Kahn, to approve the minutes of the February 3, 1992 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks NAYES: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Rubin Motion declared carried. Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #712. Moved by Reid, seconded WARRANT #712 by Hendricks, to approve Warrant #712 in the amount of $951,938.72, 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. President Mathias appointed the following people to the BG DAYS COMMITTEE 1992 Buffalo Grove Days Committee: Dave Rubinstein/Cheryl Winstead. Co-chair; Joe Tenerelli, Steve Ledger, Sherry Hrisko, Carole Nelson, Rhonda Corchin, Sheryl Greenstein, Maureen Welborn, Dennis Murray, Ron Dettman, DeAnn Glover, Jim Ruffolo, Margie Ruffolo, Paul Loeffler, Sue Masarachia, Joan Karnauskas, and Terry Pitt. 8994 2/18/92 Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to concur with President Mathias' appointments. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. President Mathias thanked everyone serving on this committee, and Trustee Kahn stated that the committee is always looking for volunteers. President Mathias read the proposed resolution commending RESOLUTION #92-5 retiring Village President George G. Dixon for his years (George Dixon) of service to the Village of Long Grove. Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #92-5. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks2 NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. President Mathias noted the Public Hearings on the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Comprehensive Plan to be held by the Plan Commission. A video on the Comprehensive Plan will be shown on Cable TV. President Mathias asked for input from the Board with LIQUOR LICENSE regard to creating a new "F" class Liquor License. President Mathias read a proposed resolution regarding the RESOLUTION #92-6 upcoming Park District referendum. (Park District Referendum) Park Commissioner Karen Larson made a presentation reviewing what has taken place regarding Busch Grove Community Park. Elliott Hartstein made a presentation urging the Board and residents to support the Park District proposal. Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #92-6, supporting the Buffalo Grove Park District proposal and referendum initiative for planning at Buffalo Grove Community Park. Richard Kloepfer, 476 Raupp Boulevard, spokesman for the Active Agers of the Buffalo Grove Park District read a statement stating that their group is against a tax increase of this size; they would like the land developed in phases with a smaller tax increase; they will support a smaller tax increase; they would like the Village Board to remain neutral. 8995 2/18/92 Trustee Kahn made a statement encouraging the Board to support the resolution and encouraging residents to vote in favor of the referendum. Trustee Marienthal stated that he believes Board members can individually endorse and work for the passage of the referendum, but he does not believe the Village Board can endorse the resolution because they do not have all cod the facts. Trustee Reid stated that he can support the resolution in the sense that it is a referendum and he encourages everyone to become informed and to vote, and the concepts proposed are in agreement with the Comprehensive Plan. Trustee Rubin and Trustee Braiman agreed with Trustee Reid's comments. President Mathias stated that he strongly supports the referendum. Upon roll call, Trustees voted on the motion: AYES: 5 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYES: 1 - Marienthal Motion declared carried. Trustee Rubin stated that the Committee for Residents with COMMITTEE FOR Disabilities has completed their study and they will have RESIDENTS a report for the Board in April; he thanked Lee Szymborski WITH DISABILITIES for his assistance. Trustee Reid stated that he was at the new Post Office POST OFFICE today and it is a beautiful facility and urged everyone to stop in and see it. Trustee Marienthal noted that there is a meeting at Indian INDIAN TRAILS Trails Library to consider the possibility of putting a LIBRARY branch facility in Buffalo Grove. Mr. Balling reported staff findings regarding the FLU SHOTS possibility of providing flu shots to residents, details of which are contained in Mr. Sheehan's memo to him of January 13, 1992. It was determined that more research would be done before a decision is made. Mr. Balling provided an update on the Solid Waste program, SOLID WASTE PROGRAM details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of February 13, 1992. Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report MANAGEMENT REPORT for the month of January; he answered a question from Trustee Marienthal regarding the Strathmore Shopping Center. 8996 2/18/92 It was requested that Mr. Sandler, the Village Prosecutor, attend a Board Meeting so that Trustees could discuss certain cases with him. Mr. Balling urged residents to donate blood at the next BLOOD DRIVE Village Blood Drive on March 14, 1992. Lynn Benson presented a plaque to the Village in UNITED WAY recognition of its contribution to the United Way, and she also presented a plaque to Mr. Szymborski in recognition of all the assistance that he gave to help the United Way reach its goal. George Krug asked if he would be able to get another RECYCLING BIN recycling container; Mr. Szymborski stated that extra containers are provided on special request. 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 such requests. Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to approve Ordinance ORDINANCE #92-20 #92-20, Amending Ordinance #91-89 concerning the Real (Real Estate Estate Transfer Tax. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as Transfer Tax) follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to Approve the Temporary WINCHESTER ESTATES Construction Easement Vacation - Winchester Estates. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks2 NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to Approve the Plat of BG COMMERCE CENTER Resubdivision - Buffalo Grove Commerce Center, Lot 26. (Plat of Resub) 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 Approve the Plat of CHEVY CHASE Resubdivision - Chevy Chase Business Park West BUSINESS PARK WEST Resubdivision No. 2. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as (Plat of Resub) follows: 8997 2/18/92 AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to Accept the Trustee's WOODLANDS AT FIORE Deed conveying to the Village Outlots 4A; 5A; 11A; and 11B (Trustee's Deed) in the Woodlands at Fiore. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks2 NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Pfeil reviewed the request of Seigle's Home Improvement SEIGLE'S Center, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of February 13, 1992. Mark Seigle explained the reason for their request. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to refer Seigle's request to the Plan Commission for review, with notification to be given to the Woodstone Homeowner's Association. Trustee Kahn is concerned about traffic and would like the Plan Commission to take a close look at that. After further discussion, Trustees voted as follows on the motion: Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling explained the proposed resolution, details of RESOLUTION #92-7 which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to him of January (Town Center TIF) 23, 1992. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to pass Resolution #92-7, regarding the Town Center Tax Increment Financing Area. Trustee Reid stated that he is disappointed that there are not representatives from the Town Center present. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYES: 1 - *Reid Motion declared carried. 8998 2/18/92 * He is not opposed to the principles of the motion, but he is opposed to the manner in which the Board is handling this process; he believes representatives should be present. Greg Steinberg, representing the Jewish Council for Youth CHILD CARE CENTER Services, made a presentation to the Board regarding the (IL Rt 83 west of proposed day care center. Details of this proposal are LaSalle Bank) contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of February 12, 1992. Jeff Brown, architect, made a brief presentation to the Board on the plan. Trustees expressed concern over the location of the play area. President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of the petitioner pursuing application; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Marienthal*, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NO: None *Concerned about the play area. Mr. Balling explained the proposal, details of which are PUMP HOUSE No. 2 contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to him of February 12, 1992. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to authorize bidding for Pump House No. 2 Improvements construction. 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 grant authorization PURCHASE OF 1992 to waive sealed bids and purchase 1992 Police squads. POLICE SQUADS Mr. Balling explained this request, details of which re contained in Mr. Rigsby's memo to him of February 12, 1992. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Szymborski summarized answers to questions which were CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT asked by the Board at the previous meeting at which the FUND CIP was discussed, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of February 13, 1992. 8999 2/18/92 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 10:01 P.M. • Jan M. Sirabian, Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS a '" - DAY OF Pq , 1992. /' Vi a President