1991-01-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 8016
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, JANUARY 7, 1991
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
"Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President ROLL CALL
Clayton; Trustees Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley and
Kahn. Trustee Marienthal was absent.
Also Present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
WilliamRaysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant
VillageManager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Phil
Versten, Administrative Assistant; Richard Kuenkler,
Village Engineer; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; and Joseph
Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to approve the minutes
of the December 17, 1990 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #684. Moved by Kahn, seconded WARRANT #684
by Reid, to approve Warrant #684 in the amount of
$1,140,906. 14, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton read Resolution #91-1, honoring the RESOLUTION #91-1
memory of former Village President Donald J. Thompson. (D.J. Thompson)
Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Malley, to pass Resolution
#91-1. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
A moment of silence was observed in honor of former
President Thompson.
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PUBLIC HEARING - WESTCHESTER II ANNEXATION
President Clayton noted that this is a continued Public Hearing originally held
on December 17, 1990, at which time the Notice of Public Hearing published in
the Daily Herald on December 1, 1990 was read.
President Clayton called the Public Hearing back to order at 7:38 P.M.
Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of January 4, 1991 details this subject.
President Clayton asked if there were any comments to be heard at this Public
Hearing.
Trustee Reid commented that the Park District cannot limit their acceptance of
land to only that which is ready for active use.
At 7:41 P.M. , President Clayton continued the Public Hearing until
January 21, 1991.
PUBLIC HEARING - ABBOTT CONTRACTORS ANNEXATION
President Clayton noted that this is a continued Public Hearing originally
held on December 17, 1990, at which time the Notice of Public Hearing
published in the Daily Herald on December 1, 1990 was read.
President Clayton noted the purpose of the Public Hearing.
President Clayton opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 P.M.
President Clayton swore in Michael P. Vondra, Abbott Contractors; David
Swanson, Illinois Bell Telephone; George Maurides, Attorney; Dean Kelley,
Abbott Land & Investment; and Carl Kupper, Spaceco, Inc. , to give testimony
at this Public Hearing.
Details of this proposal are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
January 4, 1991.
Mr. Maurides made a presentation to the Board, referring to Exhibit A,
site Plan dated 12/19/90, and Exhibit C.
Mr. Vondra made a presentation to the Board, referring to Exhibit E,
elevations, and Exhibit D, photographs.
President Clayton asked if there were any agencies wishing to comment.
Dr. McGee, School District 102, stated that the district wholeheartedly
supports this proposal, and noted that the developer has been very
cooperative in working with the district.
President Clayton asked if there were any comments from the public.
Marc Schwartz, attorney for the Concrete Doctor, owners of the property
immediately contiguous to the east and northeast, noted concerns of his
client.
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Mr. Balling responded to Mr. Schwartz's concerns and explained the
proposed road system.
Mr. Vondra stated that they had gone on record making an offer to the
Concrete Doctor to become part of the development and to become part of
the development and to become part of the cul-de-sac road, and they
copied that offer to the Village staff.
Mr. Schwartz stated that they are not suggesting that Mr. Maurides' or
Mr. Vondra's comments are not accurate.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding possible solutions for this
situation.
President Clayton noted that, although the ordinances will not be on
theagenda until January 21, 1991, in order to be fair to everyone
involved, she will do a polling of the Board.
Mr. Raysa noted that the polling will be on Section E. on page 14
of that certain Annexation Agreement entitled Weiland Road Industrial
Park, Abbott Contractors dated 1/4/91.
"YES" indicates favor of Section E. as presented; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Reid, O'Malley
NO: Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
ABSENT: Marienthal
Trustee Shifrin stated that, before the next meeting, the parties
involved should sit down and get this situation resolved. The developer
stated that they would like staff to be a part of this discussion.
President Clayton asked if there were any other comments from the public;
there were none.
At 8:50 P.M. , President Clayton continued the Public Hearing until
January 21, 1991.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from QUESTIONS FROM THE
the audience; there were none. AUDIENCE
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, stating CONSENT AGENDA
that anyone from the audience or the Board could request
that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for full
discussion. It was requested that Item XI. ,C. be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-1
#91-1, Establishing Authorizing Appropriations for the (Golf Course
Village of Buffalo Grove Golf Club and Arboretum Golf Appropriations)
Course Funds for the period January 1, 1991 through
December 31, 1991. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
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AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-2
#91-2, Establishing Authorizing Appropriations for the (Food Service
Village of Buffalo Grove Food Service Operations Funds for Appropriations)
the period January 1, 1991 through December 31, 1991.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-3
#91-3, Granting a Variance form Section 14.20.030 of the (Sign Code
Village Sign Code to allow an additional Wall sign for Que Variance)
Pasa Restaurant. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid seconded by Mathias, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION#91-2
#91-2, Encouraging the Governor and State Legislature to (State Income
permanently adopt the increase to the State Income Tax Tax)
previously approved as a temporary surcharge and that the
proceeds continue to be shared equally by local
governments and School Districts. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to accept the AMOCO
Appearance Commission Approval: Amoco Station, IL 83 and (Aesthetics)
Buffalo Grove Road - Renovation. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to accept the DUTCH MAID
Appearance Commission Approval: Dutch Maid Cleaners, 400 CLEANERS
W. Dundee Road - Wall Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees (Aesthetics)
voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to accept the BARRY'S RIBS &
Appearance Commission Approval: Barry's Ribs and More - MORE
Wall Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Aesthetics)
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to accept the GOVERNOR'S COMMONS
Appearance Commission Approval: Governors Commons, 1111 (Aesthetics)
Lake Cook Road/Omni Youth Services - Signage. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to accept the VANNY'S CAFES
Appearance Commission Approval: Vanny's Cafe (Ritzy's (Aesthetics)
Cafe) , Chase Plaza - Signage Change. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to accept the CANTERBURY FIELDS
Appearance Commission Approval: Canterbury (Aesthetics)
Fields/Dartmoor Homes - Temporary Sales Center. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Reid, to defer WESTCHESTER ESTATES
consideration of an ordinance approving an Annexation PHASE II
Agreement for Westchester Estates Phase II/Scarsdale
Development. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifirn, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Mathias, seconded by Kahn, to defer consideration WESTCHESTER ESTATES
of an ordinance avnnexing the Westchester Phase II Property PHASE II
to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifirn, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Kahn, to defer consideration WESTCHESTER ESTATES
of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning PHASE II
Ordinance of the Village of Buffalo Grove as it relates to
Westchester Estates Phase II. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifirn, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton explained the proposed ordinance, ORDINANCE #91-4
stating that the Board has evaluated Mr. Ballings (Village Manager's
performance for the past year, and has found it to be Compensation)
exceptional.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to pass Ordinance
#91-4, establishing the annual salary for the Village
Manager. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling thanked the Board for the monetary
consideration, and stated that it is an honor and a
priviledge to work with them.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Shifrin, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-3
#91-3, approving conveyance of Bicentennial Park to the (Bicentennial Park)
Buffalo Grove Park District, details of which are
contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of January 3,
1991. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifirn, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton stated that Item XIV. E. would be
handled now.
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Moved by Mathias, seconded by Kahn, to accept Trustee's WOODLANDS OUTLOTS
Deeds for Outlots 14A and 14B in the Woodlands at Fiore 14A & 14B
Unit 14. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifirn, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Kahn, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-4
#91-4, approving conveyance of Outlot 15B in the Woodlands (Woodlands)
at Fiore Unit 14 to the Buffalo Grove Park District,
details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr.
Balling of January 3, 1991. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifirn, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Lance Mided, Action Kids Day Care Center, made a ACTION KIDS, LTD
presentation to the Board, details of which are contained DAY CARE CENTER
in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of January 3, 1991.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by O'Malley, to refer the
Action Kids, Ltd. Day Care proposal to the Plan Commission
for appropriate review.
Trustee Mathias stated that he would like some sort of
study of the traffic of this area, since he is concerned
with the safety of the children.
Trustee O'Malley agreed with regard to the traffic, and he
would like the Plan Commission to look closely at this
in-line center.
Trustee Reid agreed with Plan Commission referral, he
asked questions regarding the back door into the center
and the playground area, which were answered by Mr. Mided.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifirn, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
'll l NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Bruce Bingham, Hamilton Partners, made a presentation to ANGUS CHEMICAL
the Board, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's (Chevy Chase
memo to Mr. Balling of January 4, 1991. Business Park)
Mike Rolfs, Hamilton Partners, also spoke to the Board,
referring to the site plan.
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Mr. Bingham stated that they are seeking referral to the
Plan Commission, and to later come back before the Board
for formal approval.
Trustee Shifrin asked exactly what type of chemicals Angus
Chemical manufactures, Mr. Rolfs stated that Angus
manufactures intermediate chemicals.
Trustee Shifrin stated that, when and if Angus Chemicals
does make a presentation before the Plan Commission, they
will provide detailed information with respect to their
maintenance and dispersal of toxic materials, and how they
plan on utilizing this facility to the extent of volumes,
etc.
Trustee O'Malley stated that staff should review the
presentation report to make sure there will be no harm not
only to the building but to the adjacent areas.
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Reid, to refer Angus
Chemical/Chevy Chase Business Park to the Plan Commission
for review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifirn, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. James Lennon, Continental Cablevision, introduced CONTINENTAL CABLE-
himself and John Hartinger and Rhonda Christensen to the VISION
Board. (Construction
deadline)
Mr. Lennon explained the request of Continental
Cablevision regarding the extension concerning the laying
of cable in certain areas of Buffalo Grove. Details of
this request are outlined in Mr. Versten's memo to Mr.
Szymborski of January 4, 1991, as well as Mr. Raysa's
opinion stated in his letter to Mr. Szymborski of January
7, 1991.
Mr. Hartinger explained the utility problems that are
created due to the lack of homes being built, he
distributed maps of Canterbury Fields and Woodlands Unit
#15 subdivisions, which showed lots under construction,
lots occupied, and lots which did already have cable.
Mr. Hartinger explained the plan for laying the cables,
and explained the difficulty in laying the cable at this
time.
Mr. Versten reviewed his recommendation as outlined in his
memo of January 4, 1991.
Richard Ward, Canterbury Fields homeowner, explained his
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dealings with Continental Cablevision, and stated that he
believes that any extension is unwarranted.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Kahn, to extend the time
period for installation of cable in Canterbury Fields to
May 24, 1991 on the condition that any existing, occupied,
homes be serviced within 30 days of today's date, any future
home that is occupied within 30 days of occupancy
(maximum date being May 24, 1991) and the waiver of any
fine as to that subdivision. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Reid, Shifirn, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by O'Malley, to extend the
period of time in Woodlands Unit #15 north of Whispering
Oaks Drive except for those lots on Buckthorn Drive, Misty
Woods Road, Pinyon Pine Court South and the lots south of
Park Avenue along the southern lot line and east of
Whispering Oaks Drive, as shown on Exhibit A distributed
this evening, to April 7, 1991 and extending south of the
line to May 24, 1991 (yellow markings) .
AYES: 4 - Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 1 - Reid
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Mathias, to authorize bid for MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
Mosquito Abatement Program, details of which are contained PROGRAM BID
in Mr. Sheehan's memo to Mr. Balling of December 31, 1990.
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried.
Trustee Mathias requested that this be removed from the ORDINANCE #91-5
Consent Agenda so that he could have an explanation of the (Public Passenger
reason for the increase; he also asked that staff review Vehicle Rates)
whether it is possible to use this increase in conjunction
with requesting that the taxicab companies also provide an
additional subsidy to the senior citizens.
Randy Moss, president of American Taxi Dispatch, responded
to Trustee Mathias' request, explaining the rates in
adjacent communities, as well as the costs involved in
operating a taxi; he stated that it is not feasible for
the drivers to subsidize the senior citizens.
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance
#91-5, an Ordinance amending Section 5.28. 190 of Title
5 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code, details
of which are are contained in Mr. Versten's memo to Mr.
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Szymborski of January 3, 1991. Upon roll call, Trustee
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Shifrin, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 1 - Mathias
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Ballingstated that there will be a WorkshopMeetingWORKSHOP MEETING
on Monday, January 14, 1991.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 P.M.
JaneSirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS W DAY OF
1991.
Village President