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1991-05-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 8108 5/20/91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO i.... GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MAY 20, 1991 President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Moved by Marienthal, seconded by O'Malley, that Shirley CLERK PRO TEM Bates be appointed Village Clerk Pro Tem for this meeting. Voice vote was AYE unanimously. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Mathias introduced David Sirabian, son of Janet DAVID SIRABIAN Sirabian, Buffalo Grove Village Clerk. David has recently returned from duty in Saudi Arabia with the United States Marine Corp. On behalf of the Village Board of Trustees, the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Country, President Mathias thanked David and praised him for his dedicated service during the Gulf crises. The audience responded with a standing ovation. Roll call indicated the following present: President ROLL CALL Mathias; Trustees Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin and Braiman. Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Police Chief McCann; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Marienthal, to approve the APPROVAL OF MINUTES minutes of the May 6, 1991 Regular Village Board meeting. Correction on page 8106, paragraph 5, Larry Seigel is an attorney, not a realtor. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on amended minutes: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #694. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #694 seconded by O'Malley, to approve Warrant #694 in the amount of $2,424,514.56, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman L.. NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. 8109 5/20/91 President Mathias announced the following Village Trustee TRUSTEE LIAISON assignments as liaisons for the various Village Commissions and Inter-governmental Commissions. In the future, liaison positions will be rotated on a yearly basis. Trustee John Marienthal Appearance Commission Blood Donor Commission ESDA Representative to Lake County Stormwater Management Comm. & Watershed Planning Trustee Jeff Braiman Electrical Commission Board of Health Plan Commission co-liaison with Brian Rubin Trustee Brian Rubin Finance Committee Member Liaison to School Districts Plan Commission co-liaison with Jeff Braiman Trustee Bruce Kahn Fire Pension Fund Board Police Pension Fund Board Transportation Commission Park District Liaison Trustee Michael O'Malley Fire & Police Commission Library Districts Liaison Cable Consortium Liaison Trustee Bill Reid Zoning Board of Appeals Buffalo Grove Days Committee Route 53 Corridor Council President Mathias recommended the following individuals APPOINTMENTS & for appointment or re-appointment to the various Village REAPPOINTMENTS Commissions. Other appointments will be made in the next TO COMMISSIONS month. (NOTE: See Appearance Commission recommendations at the end of the minutes.) BLOOD DONOR COMMISSION - Rose Green, term to expire 4/30/94; David Hafft, term to expire 4/30/94; Barbara Spence, term to expire 4/30/94; Marni Foderaro, term to expire 4/30/94 FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION - Martin Waitzman, term to expire 4/30/94; Michael Goldberg, term to expire 4/30/94. ELECTRICAL COMMISSION - Norman Ridell, term to expire 4/30/94 BOARD OF HEALTH - Joan Kuffel, term to expire 4/30/94; Janet Schotz, term to expire 4/30/92 8110 5/20/91 PLAN COMMISSION - Allen Rosenston, term to expire 4/30/94; Michael Samuels, term to expire 4/30/92; Martin Silbernik, term to expire 4/30/92; Arlene Genell, term to expire 4/30/92; ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Richard Heinrich, term to expire 4/30/94; Jay Paul, term to expire 4/30/94 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - Donald Hedlund, term to expire 4/30/94; Rochelle Begel, Term to expire 4/30/94; Roger Lundine, term to expire 4/30/94 Appointees who were present were asked to stand. President Mathias welcomed them and commended them for their willing- ness to voluntarily serve the Village. President Mathias read the proposed resolution honoring RESOLUTION #91-51 Barbara Sheldon for service to the Village of Buffalo (Recognition of Grove as Plan Commissioner from 1977-1991, and as Chairman Barbara Sheldon) of the Plan Commission from 1985 to 1991. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Rubin, to pass Resolution #91-51, commending Barbara Sheldon for service to the Village, 1977 to 1991. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman •—. NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Plan Commissioner Stephen Goldspiel presented Barbara Sheldon with a special resolution, passed by the Plan Commission and adopted May 15, 1991, expressing with deep affection, appreciation of the time, effort, guidance and friendship she has given to the members of the Plan Commission with loyalty to the Village. Barbara Sheldon was congratulated by the audience and the Board. President Mathias announced that the Village Board Agendas VILLAGE BOARD are now being shown on Channel 6 Cable TV. He said they AGENDAS are hopeful that the Agendas for the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will also be seen in the near future. The newspapers will be asked to include the Agendas when it is possible to meet publication dates. President Mathias summarized a letter from the President OTIS LAWSUIT of Long Grove. The pending lawsuit concerning the Otis property (also known as the LaSalle Bank Property) is located at Route 83 and Arlington Heights Road. The court has awarded the property to be part of Buffalo Grove and there were some issues of sanctions still pending. Long 8111 5/20/91 Grove has asked that the matter be resolved by dropping all outstanding issues involving both Villages. President Mathias read a proposed resolution to the Village of Long Grove and asked for the Board's concurrance to drop the pending lawsuit, known as 88MR674, in an effort to establish a better relationship between the Villages. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin to defer the vote on this resolution until he has been better informed on the subject during the Executive Session. He was not on the Baord at the time the lawsuit was filed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. President Mathias reported on a meeting with the Village VILLAGE PRESIDENTS' Presidents of Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills and MEETINGS Riverwoods. Lines of communications were opened between the Villages for future discussions of issues, such as boundary agreements and an agreement was made for the group to meet on a regular basis. h - President Mathias added that he has extended an invitation to the Village Presidents of Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Palatine and Prospect Heights to have a similar meeting with the goal of bringing the two groups together for discussions concerning such things as traffic, transportation, boundary agreements, etc. The power from such a group can be used in Springfield and other places in the Counties, to bring benefits to all the communities. Trustee Rubin reported that when he attended a meeting of LAKE COUNTY the Lake County Municipal League, former Village President MUNICIPAL LEAGUE Verna Clayton received a plaque honoring her for the years of dedication to that group. She has been appointed liaison to the Lake county Municipal League, so she will be representing 51 Lake County communities in Springfield. Trustee Rubin said he has been appointed Trustee of the FOUNDATION FOR Foundation for the Special Education in Lake County. The SPECIAL EDUCATION President of Lincolnshire is also a Trustee so Buffalo IN LAKE COUNTY Grove will have another monthly relationship with that Village. Trustee Rubin noted that the Sunday Tribune comes in a RECYCLE PLASTIC recyclable plastic bag, but since Buffalo Grove Disposal does not take such bags, he asked that an inquiry be made �"' to determine how to properly dispose of them. 8112 5/20/91 Trustee Rubin said Arlington Heights has a Commission for COMMISSION FOR citizens with disabilities and suggested that Buffalo CITIZENS WITH Grove establish a similar program. DISABILITIES Trustee Marienthal reported that he has been trying to TOWN CENTER find out who the major tenant at the Town Center is going to be, but his phone calls have not been returned. Trustee Marienthal reported that Lexington Development has LEXINGTON left a lot of dirt and concrete on the west side of DEVELOPMENT Buffalo Grove Road, north of Aptakisic, just south of the Zale development. This debris has been left for 2 to 3 years and should be removed. Trustee Marienthal asked when the sidewalk along the north LAKE COOK RD. side of Lake Cook Road between Buffalo Grove Road and SIDEWALK Route 83 is to be installed. Mr. Balling responded that 2 new segments of sidewalk were approved as part of the 1991 concrete replacement program and the contractor will put them in after the Village sidewalks have been completed. There were no questions concerning Mr. Balling's MANAGEMENT REPORT Management report for April, 1991. Mr. Balling reported that requests have been made by a MOBIL VENDORS citizen of Mill Creek to examine the licensing standards for portable food vending operations. Last year they were limited to commercial and industrial districts. Also Windsor Ridge residents have asked that the hours of the ice cream vendors be restricted. The Village Attorney will be reviewing these recommendations and will soon be reporting possible options to the Board for limiting these operations. Chief McCann will also give the Board a report. Mr. Tom Fitzgerald, Amvets Post 255, presented the annual POLICE OFFICER OF award for Police Officer of the Year to Officer Anthony P. THE YEAR & SPECIAL Gallagher and the Special Commendation to Officer Richard COMMENDATION AWARD Clybourn. These police officers were then congratulated by the audience and the Board. President Mathias added his commendation to the Police Department and cited a recent newspaper article that stated the Buffalo Grove Police Department, on a per capita basis, has one of the lowest per capita officers and yet the Village has one of the lowest crime rates 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 no such requests. 8113 5/20/91 Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-52 #91-52, Awarding a Contract for Pavement Crack Sealing in (Pavement Crack conjunction with the NWMC joint municipal program. Upon Sealing) roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-53 #91-53, Amending Authorized Signators for the Village of (BG Firefighters Buffalo Grove Corporate Firefighter's Pension Savings Pension Savings Account #2534-20. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as Account) follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Authorize the Bid AUTHORIZE TO BID for the Joint Purchase of Road Salt through the State of (Road Salt) Illinois for the 1991-92 winter season. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman ►-- NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to approve the Final ABBOTT BUSINESS Plat of Subdivision and Development Improvement Agreement CENTER - Abbott Business Center. The Village Engineer recommends (Plat of Sub- approval. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: division & DIA) AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to Accept the MFT AUDITS Illinois Department of Transportation's 1988 and 1989 Audits of MFT Funds. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to accept the WOODLAND COMMONS Appearance Commission Approval: Woodland Commons - Wall pp pp (Aesthetics) Sign for Dominicks. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 8114 5/20/91 AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to accept the BG RESTAURANT & Appearance Commission Approval: Buffalo Restaurant & Ice ICE CREAM PARLOR Cream Parlor (formerly Ritzy's Cafe) - Wall Signs. Upon (Aesthetics) roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to accept the CONDELL MEDICAL Appearance Commission Approval: Condell Medical Center - CENTER 1. Elevations/Materials; 2. Landscaping/Lighting. Upon (Aesthetics) roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to accept the BUFFALO COURT Appearance Commission Approval: Buffalo Court Shopping (Aesthetics) Center - Interim "For Lease" Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to accept the VILLAGE PLAZA Appearance Commission Approval: Village Plaza Shopping (Aesthetics) Center - Sign for Patrick's Carpets. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to accept the GROVE SHOPPING CTR. Appearance Commission Approval: The Grove Shopping Center (Aesthetics) - Leasing Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. 8115 5/20/91 Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to accept the ANGUS CORPORATE Appearance Commission Approval: Angus Corporate HEADQUARTERS `„„ Headquarters, Chevy Chase Business Park East - 1. Elevations/Materials; 2. Landscaping/Lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Mr. Pfeil summarized his memo regarding the Plan ORDINANCE #91-55 Commission's recommendation to annex a deed gap parcel (Deed Gap Parcel) between Busch Parkway and Deerfield Parkway at the north edge of the property adjoining Lot 10B of the Covington Corporate Center. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass ordinance #91-55, Annexing the Deed Gap Parcel Adjoining Lot 10B of the Covington Corporate Center. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. �... Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-56 #91-56, Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the (Zoning-Deed Gap Village of Buffalo Grove as it relates to the Covington Parcel) Corporate Center Deed Gap Parcel. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling summarized his memo of May 16, 1991 regarding HOME RULE TAX the Extension of the Temporary Income Tax Surcharge that is being debated in Springfield. Two alternative revenues are being contemplated: one being a home rule sales tax of of 1% and the other would be a 2% utility tax. Because of administrative deadlines, it is necessary to consider the implementation of the home rule sales tax at this time, because the ordinance must be filed by June 1, 1991. Senate Bill #1 has been passed by the Senate and that eliminates the municipal share of the proposed income tax, but leaves the tax in place for state and school district use for at least an 18 month period. Senate Bill #1 will be debated in the House and in Conference Committee, but it has been recommended by Representatives Bill Peterson and Grace Mary Stern that it 8116 5/20/91 is not likely that the municipalities would receive their full share of the planned tax. Senate Bill #1 allocates 50% of the benefits to the school districts and 50% to the state, 37% of which would go to cover $118,000,000 arrears charges the state owes health providers and 13% to be paid for the continuation of social service programs. Because of that situation, Mr. Balling asked that alternate revenues be considered to insure the viability of the budget that was approved by the Village. The of 1% surcharge would exclude food, pharmaceutical items and the sale of automobiles. The tax would come from general merchandise, fuel, automotive services, and other taxable services and goods. The ordinance, as it is prepared, must be filed by June 1, 1991 and would not be collectable by the Village until September 1, 1991. The tax would not be payable to the Village until December 1, 1991. The Village would only receive 5/12 of its planned allocation, which is less than anticipated but Staff believes the revenue strategy that was adopted can be achieved. The research and debate is being continued concerning the proposed real estate transfer tax. Staff will be prepared to bring this item to the Village Board on June 3 or on July 1. This revenue is a free standing requirement of `• the plan and does not serve as a replacement revenue for the income tax under the approved budget plan and the rates can be adjusted. Mr. Balling asked for consideration of the home rule tax plan. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to approve Ordinance #91-57, Instituting a Home Rule Municipal Retailers and Service Occupation Tax. Trustee Marienthal wanted to wait for Staff's response concerning the real estate transfer tax questions that were raised. This dollar amount from this tax would be sizable. He objected to the home rule sales tax and said the Village should cut costs by changing the budget. The total economic situation should be considered and drastic decisions made, just as business and labor has done. Trustee Rubin said that the transfer tax was meant to balance the budget assuming that the same dollars would be received from the State income tax. The sales tax, utility tax, and a higher transfer tax were discussed as options. More recently a cable tax and increased real estate tax have been considered. However, the real estate tax could not be collected until next year and could not be used to balance the current budget. At the Municipal League meeting ,g all the municipalities were discussing a sales tax as a viable alternative. The local 8117 5/20/91 legislators have advised that, even if the extra tax is kept in place, Buffalo Grove will see very little of it for L.� 18 months. He agreed that the Board should try to cut the butget before they increase taxs, but can they cut it by half a million dollars? The budget was passed by the previous Board based on the information that was available. What happens if the State comes through and Buffalo Grove receives 1/3 of the monies that we received last year? What if there is an excess? Some of the capital projects on the agenda to be evaluated are street and sidewalk maintenance and/or the Village water system that is planned. Another possibility would be to abate or reduce the real estate tax. If additional revenue is needed and the budget cannot sufficiently be cut, real estate transfer taxes could be raised, but Trustee Rubin would not want to see a transfer tax of more than a dollar or two, because this would make an impact on sales. He would prefer to see revenue sources that will not directly impact the constituents who voted for the Board. The utility tax would hurt all fixed income people, but the sales tax is going to exclude food, drugs, etc. to help the fixed income people. Trustee Rubin would prefer to have the sales tax in place just in case it is needed, and the ordinance must be filed by June 1, 1991. He does not want to see the Village running in deficit. Trustee Braiman concurred with Trustee Rubin that the sales tax should be in place if needed, and he also agreed with Trustee Marienthal that the budget should be cut. If there is a surplus, the tax could be rebated. The Lake County tax bills reflected a large raise, but the Village portion was reduced. To become fiscally responsible and not have to borrow money, the Board should act on the sales tax at this time. Trustee O'Malley asked Staff what the expected shortfall is going to be? Mr. Balling responded that they estimated receipt of $500,000 from the income tax, and under this proposal only $260,000 would be received for the 5/12 of the year, and the State may come through with nothing. But if the State comes through with 25% of our share of the income tax, Buffalo Grove will come close to their goal, and if a $3.00 per $1000 transfer tax is passed, there will not be a shortfall. It is difficult to predict the exact dollar shortfall amount. A transfer tax of $1.00 to $1.50 8118 5/20/91 per $1,000 would be needed to make up the $110,000 they anticipated in revenue this year. The real estate L,. transfer tax has two purposes: 1) to fund a one year Shortfall in revenues, and 2) to establish a working fund for the 1992-93 capital fund. $3.00 per $1,000 is more than is needed. This amount is separate from the $500,000 amount that was expected from the State. Trustee O'Malley asked if Staff is recommending both a sales tax and a real estate transfer tax? If $3 per $1000 is imposed, would the home rule tax still be needed. It was Mr. Balling's belief that both taxes would be needed because it is difficult to predict the amount of the real estate transfer tax that would be received. They can reliably predict the amount of sales tax based on historical experience. Trustee O'Malley asked if the transfer tax would be the cure for the shortfall, but the sales tax would be necessary for long term budget planning? Mr. Balling said they want a predictable source of revenue, and it will take a year or two to have some transfer tax data to analyze. Trustee O'Malley asked if Staff is trying to maintain the level of services that have been offered in the past, and come up with alternative forms of revenue to take care of the shortfall; or can the budget be cut? Mr. Balling said the budget is mainly a cutback budget, but there is growth in the budget, i.e. the Fire Station because there is a 1/3 increase in manpower. If this item was cut, it would put the Village's Clas AAAA rating at risk and it would also increase response time throughout the Village. There is a capital reserve fund that has been cut back 50%. Deferring obligations can be costly in the future. The goal of the Village is to stabilize its operating costs and provide predictable revenue sources. Many programs are not being expanded, and Staff will make every effort to economize, which was done when the budget was presented to the Board. Mr. Balling is hopeful that some Illinois income tax will be forthcoming. The Village can draw from the corporate fund balance, but that creates a problem because there is no method to restore the balance. If the Board authorizes a transfer tax of more than $1.50, the funds could conceivably be used to make up the difference in 1992-93. He recommended going through with the home rule sales tax at this time. Trustee Marienthal said the corporate fund could very 8119 5/20/91 prudently be used with a goal to replenish it in the next year to a year and a half. If they budget is cut, it would not be necessary to implement the sales tax. Mr. Balling said he would not recommend using more than $100,000 of the Corporate Fund balance above the planned $300,000 that will be used to fund one time replacement of capital items. The total draw on the fund will total over $700,000 for prepaid debt service fees that we have on hand. Interest on this amount will be lost. It is never recommended to draw down an unreplenishable source for an on-going operational expense, because of the risk of having to raise a greater level of revenue to fund them. The capital fund balance is a cushion to provide a revenue shortfall. This is not a maintenance for the fund balance and we need a substantial reserve just to cover any shortfalls. It is important to provide a long term reliable source of recurring revenue to fund operating costs. Only authorization in ordinance form is needed to develop one of the contingent revenues that was approved in the budget. Trustee Braiman commented that the only way to replenish the capital growth would be through the implementation of some tax. The residents have indicated that they would prefer to have a sales tax than to have a higher real estate tax. The residents want to maintain the services that have been offered. The of 1% sales tax is relatively minor ($1.00 for every $200 spent) will be funded in part by residents of neighboring communities. It will also benefit residents on fixed incomes. Real estate taxes will hit harder. Al Schusler commended Trustee Marienthal for his restraint. He said there is a lot of waste in the Village and he is against a tax increase. He asked Mr. Balling to explain his statement in the Tribune that the transfer tax is benign. He said residents have been paying $9.00 per year for 911 emergency services but it has not been started. President Mathias said the 911 question would be more appropriately discussed at a different time. Mr. Balling said he was comparing the real estate transfer tax with property taxes which are paid yearly by every tax payer. The transfer tax is benign because it is only paid when people leave their property. Richard Heinrich, 1222 Green Knolls Drive, said he has been a resident for 21 years and he commended the Village Board and the Village Manager for what they have done in 6.0 the past. He would prefer to have the real estate tax increased because this tax is deductible on both the 8120 5/20/91 federal and state income tax forms. Real estate taxes affect all the residents as well as industrial areas. Services must come from someplace and the Village has provided them prudently. Mr. Heinrich is against the sales tax because it will cause every merchant in Buffalo Grove to be at a disadvantage to the surrounding communities that have not enacted a tax. What could happen, is that people could change their buying habits, and the predicted revenue income could become a shortfall. There is a problem right now that could be solved by using the corporate growth fund for this year. Enacting the real estate tax next year would replace the borrowed funds and with the transfer tax the Village would have two recurring taxes that will bring long term benefits. Trustee Braiman responded that a 1/2 of 1% sales tax is being changed at Woodfield and people do not stop to consider this when they go shopping. Martin Silbernik, 870 Dorncliff, has been a resident since 1977 and said he moved here because he like the community. He does not want to have the long term development of Buffalo Grove stopped. He does not want to see the capital growth fund used. He favors the of 1% sales tax because of its limitations. The bulk of the purchases of �.,. Buffalo Grove residents fall into the categories of food, pharmaceuticals and automobiles. Mr. Silbernik compared using capital growth funds to using credit cards. Ron Jonas, president of the Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce, said that a vote was taken at a meeting this morning and they are opposed to the proposed sales tax. There are 165 companies in the Village and business would suffer. The vote was 9 to 0. Eddie Larsen, 1220 Franklin, has enjoyed living in Buffalo Grove for 17i years and has watched it grow. He agrees with Richard Heinrich and is against the sales tax. He is concerned that it would be a disincentive for to people shop here. People will continue to shop at Woodfield in spite of the tax structure. Mr. Larsen is in favor of maintaining a balanced budget. He recommended the addition of a life cycle as an amendment to the proposed sales tax ordinance so the tax could be recinded in the event that the State funds are reinstated. He agrees with Trustee Marienthal's suggestion to cut first the budget and he is not opposed to borrowing money from the corporate fund. `"' Mr. Balling clarified that the administrative cycle for the sales tax would be for one year periods to June of each year. 8121 5/20/91 Trustee Marienthal observed that form the time he was elected to serve the community, the financial reputation L... of the Village is 10-fold what it was. The town used to borrow funds to get things done. If the corporate funds are borrowed for a year, it would permit time for the Village to come up with a feasible solution. Adding the extra } of 1% to the sales tax will not help the Town Center prosper and grow. Trustee O'Malley agreed and noted the conflict between the Village Staff and the majority of the citizens of the community. When they are short of money, people must tighten their belts and live on less. He is against the sales tax, which would be asking the people for money. The Village Staff should use creativity and examine alternative sources to supplement income. The right solution could be the transfer tax, a higher real estate tax, and/or cut backs in services. The residents voted against the proposed aquatic center referendum because it would have increased taxes. The Village as a corporation should find ways within the Village to make up the short fall with out adding new taxes. He must vote the way he thinks the residents feel and he opposes the sales tax. Trustee Braiman agreed that no one wants to be taxed, but the best solution would be to implement the sales tax now in accordance with the State statutes, rather than having to borrow money and lose interest. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to amend the motion as follows: 1. Review the Home Rule Sales Tax Ordinance on an annual basis, on or about April 1 of each year, to rescind or renew it. 2. Direct Staff and the Finance Committee to review the budget to determine where it can be reduced to handle the shortfall, and to have the report ready within sixty days. Trustee Rubin asked what vote is necessary for the motion to pass? How could the matter be deferred until all the Trustees can be present? Mr. Raysa said four affirmative votes are required to pass an ordinance and the vote could be deferred by a motion to table to a specific meeting. Mr. Balling said a Special Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 1991 and all the Board members, except Trustee Rubin, have indicated they will be present. Trustee Rubin said he would come. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to table the Home Rule Sales Tax issue until the lommm Special Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 28, 1991 at 6:15 P.M. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 8122 5/20/91 AYES: 2 - Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 2 - Marienthal, O'Malley 6... ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared a tie. President Mathias voted AYE in the interest of having all Trustees present to vote on such an important issue. Motion declared carried. Trustee Rubin asked that this announcement be made on Cable TV and in the newspapers because of the short time involved between meetings. He also suggested that the electronic sign board also carry the announcement. President Mathias invited the public to the meeting and asked the reporters present to include the invitation in their articles. Trustee Braiman asked Staff to review the budget and recommend some cuts at the Special Meeting and Mr. Balling agreed to do so. The absent Trustees will be provided with the minutes of this meeting. Mr. Balling explained Resolution #91-54, An RESOLUTION #91-54 Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Village and the (Village & Park �•-� Park District to create a joint commission on aging. It District is an offshoot of the pledge of a $60,000 grant from the Agreement) Village to be given to the Park District over the next six years to develop and enrich the senior citizen services. The concept has been approved by the Park District and will be on its agenda next Monday. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Marienthal, to pass Resolution #91-54, Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with A Letter of Understanding Between the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo Grove Park District as it Concerns Senior Citizens. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling explained the Plan Commission referral for a ZONING ORDINANCE zoning text amendment to allow the sale and installation AMENDMENT of Electronic Equipment in automobiles as a permitted use in business districts. The present Zoning Ordinance requires a service station to make these changes and requests for facilities to install cellular phones have ��' been turned down. 8123 5/20/91 Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to recommend consideration of the Zoning Text Amendment to the Plan __ Commission to permit the installation of cellular phones and other electronic equipment in cars, in the B-2 and B-3 Zoning Districts. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Regarding the presentation of the Buffalo Grove Capital CAPITAL Improvement Program, Trustee Rubin commented that this IMPROVEMENT discussion should be delayed until after the Home Rule PROGRAM Sales Tax Issue has been determined. Residents should understand that these are maintenance projects that need financing, especially because of the State revenue cuts. Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Marienthal, to table the presentation of the Capital Improvement Program, until the Special Village Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 1991. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Braiman NAYES: 1 - Rubin ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn d... Motion declared carried. Moved by Braiman, seconded by O'Malley, to adjourn to EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 9:35 P.M. The regular meeting was reconvened at 11:30 P.M. MEETING RECONVENED Moved by Rubin, seconded by O'Malley, to approve Resolution RESOLUTION #91-55 #91-55, A Proposal to Drop Lawsuit No. 88MR674 Pending (Long Grove vs. Against Long Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as Buffalo Grove) follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. 8124 5/20/91 Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Braiman, to approve the APPEARANCE appointments of Appearance Commissioners as follows: COMMISSION `. APPOINTMENTS Fred Weissman, term to expire 4/30/94; Albert Viehman, term to expire 4/30/94; Dennis Ehrhardt, term to expire 4/30/92;Charisse Bruno, term to expire 4/30/92. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, O'Malley, Rubin, Braiman NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Kahn Motion declared carried. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 P.M. j , Shirley Bateq, Clerk Pro Tem APPROVED BY ME THIS II-0Q- DAY OF wrt.c, , 1991 / �1 ` Village Pre