1991-06-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 8141
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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, JUNE 17, 1991
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:36 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, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin
and Braiman.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; Tom
Dempsey, Acting Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski,
Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance
Director; Phil Versten, Administrative Assistant; Ray
Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Frank Hruby,
Director of Building & Zoning; Robert Pfeil, Village
Planner; Ed Schar, Acting Deputy Building Commissioner; and
Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF
the May 28, 1991 Special Meeting. Upon roll call, MINUTES
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to approve the minutes
of the June 3, 1991 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #696. Moved by Reid, seconded WARRANT #696
by Kahn, to approve Warrant #696, in the amount of
$2,042,839. 18, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Kahn expressed his thanks to the members of the ROTARY CLUB
Buffalo Grove Rotary for the concerts at the Village
Rotary Green on Thursday nights; he encouraged residents
to attend.
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Trustee Rubin stated that he had noted that the Army Corps ARMY CORPS OF
of Engineers is planning to shut down their Chicago ENGINEERS
office, and he wondered how that would affect various
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projects in the Village.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to authorize the CITIZENS WITH
formation of a special committee to investigate the needs DISABILITIES
and concerns of the Village's citizens with disabilities
to examine the role of other Village's existing
commissions that are involved in citizen disabilities and
report back to the Board, perhaps by the end of March,
1992; to survey the present services available to that
population and to make a recommendation as to whether or
not a permanent committee would be in the best interest of
that population.
Trustee Rubin suggested publicizing the formation of the
committee and inviting residents to submit a letter
stating why they would like to serve on the committee.
Trustee Reid suggested contacting not only other
communities, but also other agencies, i.e. townships,
etc. , that are currently engaged in providing many of
these services.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
r..�. AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Marienthal asked for a finite date from staff as BUFFALO GROVE
to when the west side of Buffalo Grove Road, north of ROAD
Aptakisic, will be cleaned up. Mr. Balling stated that a
report will be forthcoming.
Trustee Marienthal asked how many signs were picked up SIGN ORDINANCE
this past week-end; staff responded to the question.
Trustee Reid stated that he only noted one illegally
placed "For Sale" sign this past week-end.
Trustee Marienthal noted an article in the newspaper on RECYCLING PROGRAM
various communities' recycling programs; he would like to
see Buffalo Grove's collection service pick up additional
items. Mr. Balling and Mr. Szymborski responded to
Trustee Marienthal. Mr. Balling noted that, although
participation is increasing steadily, market prices are
decreasing.
Trustee Reid stated that part of the success of the
recycling program is evident in the effect on the
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landfills; he believes the Village has an excellent
program, and perhaps the program could just use some
better "P.R.".
Trustee Reid stated that he attended the Amvets AMVETS
Installation of Officers this past week-end.
Mr. Szymborski reported on mobile vendors, i.e. ice cream ICE CREAM VENDORS
trucks, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.
Balling of June 12, 1991.
Trustee Reid stated that it appears that the one incident
which occurred was not the fault of the vendor; he
believes this may be a reaction to a single incident; if
it were to be a recurring problem, then perhaps action
would have to be taken; he believes residents should be
reminded of the need for safety precautions regarding
these trucks.
Trustee Braiman agreed with Trustee Reid, and stated that
perhaps there could be more restrictions, such as having
stop signs or warning lights on the truck.
Trustee Reid asked for a report back from staff at the
next meeting.
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report MANAGEMENT REPORT
for May, 1991.
Trustee Reid asked several questions on the Management
Report which were answered by Mr. Balling; staff will take
steps to clarify the report for next month.
Mr. Balling reported on the soil conditions for the Post POST OFFICE
Office, details of which are contained in Jack Weyrauch's
memo to him of June 17, 1991.
President Mathias is concerned that this was not in the
quote.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to authorize the
expenditure up to $50,000 contingency fund for the
correction of this condition.
Trustee Reid does not want to see the Post Office hidden
behind a berm, as the Village has spent too many years
working to get a Post Office.
Trustee Kahn asked for some find of response as to what
our additional potential exposure is with regard to this
cash outlay from the Post Office.
Trustee Rubin stated that the Post Office is against high
berms; he would like staff to investigate any recourse
which might be possible.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the situation DOUBLETREE
regarding the Doubletree subdivision; there will be a SUBDIVISION
wrap-up at the next meeting.
Rob Sherman, resident, commented on the subject of the ice ICE CREAM VENDORS
cream vendors, and urged the Board to take action to ban
same; He asked what steps need to be taken to have this go
to referendum; staff will investigate and have a report at
the next meeting.
Arthur Levinson, resident, commented on the following QUESTIONS FROM THE
items: AUDIENCE
Ice cream trucks - the impact of the trucks on family
life, i.e. dinner time, bedtime; he suggested further
regulations on the trucks.
Trash pick-up - trash is sometimes not picked up until the
following day, thereby sitting out all night, or else it
is not picked up until very late in the day.
Alarm system ordinance - he objects to having to register
his alarm system and also to having to pay to have an
alarm system; he suggested a sliding scale payment for
false alarms.
Mr. Balling stated that he will check into the items
brought up by Mr. Levinson.
President Mathias explained the Consent Agenda, stating
that any member of the audience or the Board could request
that an item be removed for full discussion; there were no
such requests.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #91-60, TITLE 10
Amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code by adding a "Do (St. Mary's School)
Not Block Driveway" sign at St. Mary's School and Drive.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid to pass Ordinance #91-61, TITLE 10
Amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code by adding a Stop (Marie & Horatio)
Sign at the intersection of Marie Avenue and Horatio
Boulevard. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
...� NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Approve the ABBOTT BUSINESS
Declaration of Covenants - Abbott Business Center. Upon CENTER
roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Covenants)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Approve the THREAD CREEK
Certificate of Final Acceptance and Approval - Thread (Final Acceptance &
Creek/Bush Parkway and Weiland Road. Upon roll call, Approval)
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Approve the Plat of WOODLAND COMMONS
Subdivision - Woodland Commons Shopping Center and (Plat of
Commerce Center. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as Subdivision)
`.,. follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #91-62
#91-62, authorizing the Village to join the State-wide (JULIE)
one-call Notice System (JULIE) , subject to the
recommendations contained in the June 5, 1991 letter
provided by the Village Attorney.
Mr. Balling commented on the proposed ordinance, details
of which are contained in his memo to the Board of June 7,
1991.
President Mathias stated that, at the last meeting of the
Northwest Municipal Conference, it was recommended that
action approving this be deferred until the Conference
officials have had a chance to work out some of the
problems with JULIE.
Trustee Reid suggested passing the ordinance tonight, but
not making payment at this time. In this manner, the Village
will be on record as having passed the ordinance within the
time frame.
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Mr. Dempsey stated that the ordinance could be passed
tonight, indicating the willingness of the Village to
... participate in the system, but not sign the agreement
until a more favorable one is worked out. The Village
would not become a member of JULIE until the agreement is
signed, therefore, no monies would be due.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias confirmed that comments from the Village
Attorney and any recommendations from the Illinois
Municipal League and the Northwest Municipal Conference
will be made available to the Board as soon as possible.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to uphold WOODLAND COMMONS
Appearance Commission approval of the Woodland Commons (Sign Package)
Sign Package.
Trustee Braiman reiterated the reasons why he believes
this package should not be passed, and recommends referral
back to the Appearance Commission for the ground sign.
,.,., Trustee Reid stated that he does not see the basis for a
referral, and that the Board must proceed.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
NAYES: 1 - Braiman
Motion declared carried.
James Truesdell, DeGrazia Company, made a presentation to STONE CREEK
the Board, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's (Schwennesen)
memo to Mr. Balling of June 13, 1991; he referred to the
site plan in his presentation.
Mr. Truesdell stated that the builder will be Red Seal
Development.
Trustee Reid stated that he is happy to see the complete
site plan, but the length of the cul-de-sac still concerns
him with regard to emergency access.
Trustee Marienthal recommended moving the two-story office
building more toward Route 83; he shares Trustee Reid's
concern regarding the length of the cul-de-sac.
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Trustee Braiman stated that he likes the office building
as it is; he would like to see a loop road system.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to refer Stone Creek
Development/Schwennesen Property to the Plan Commission,
with the Plan Commission taking note of the strong
reservations on the part of the Board regarding the length
of the cul-de-sac. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed this situation, details of which are CONCRETE DOCTOR
contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him of June 13, 1991.
Marc Schwartz, representing the owners of the parcel, made
a presentation to the Board.
Trustee Reid stated that he is happy to see this proposal,
however, he does have a concern regarding detention , and
he hopes that whatever is done regarding detention is not
at the expense of the parking.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to refer the property
`... referred to as The Concrete Doctor parcel for annexation
and industrial zoning and preliminary plan to the Plan
Commission. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the request of the developer, details TOWN CENTER
of which are contained in Mr. Hruby's memo to him of May (Signage)
14, 1991.
Marc Schwartz, representing the developer, explained the
request of the developer.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to refer this to the
Appearance Commission to have them do an evaluation when
Mr. Schwartz and the developer can be more specific as to
exactly what they have in mind, and then have the
Appearance Commission prepare a recommendation for the
Board.
Trustee Reid, stated that he would find additional
free-standing pylon signs offensive; he would like to see a
recommendation from the Appearance Commission regarding
the use of the banner signs on the furniture.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
..� AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Schwartz stated that there is no firm agreement with
an anchor tenant.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive
Meeting to discuss Litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, O'Malley, Kahn, Rubin,
Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Braiman, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 P.M.
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