1991-07-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 8156
7/15/91
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
r.� GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, JULY 15, 1991
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President ROLL CALL
1 Mathias; Trustees Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, and Braiman.
Trustees O'Malley and Kahn were absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Phil
Versten, Administrative Assistant; Robert Pfeil, Village
Planner; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Carmen
Molinaro, Director of Golf Operations; Val Kaleta, Food &
Beverage Manager; Fire Chief Allenspach; and Joseph
Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES
of the July 1, 1991 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
...� ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #698. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #698
seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #698 in the amount of
$1,131,165.97, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Rubin noted that Mr. Balling has been named ROTARY
"Rotarian of the Year" by the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club.
Mr. Balling was thanked for his service.
Trustee Marienthal commented on the condition of the BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
Scarsdale subdivision on the east side of Buffalo Grove
Road, and asked what could be done to stop it. Mr.
Balling commented on action being taken.
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report MANAGEMENT REPORT
for June, 1991, and explained some revisions in same.
Trustee Marienthal complimented staff on the new format.
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Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Fiore Unit FIORE UNIT 15
15 situation; a final report should be available at the
August 5, 1991 meeting.
A resident asked what can be done about parkway trees that BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
seem to have died on Buffalo Grove Road; Mr. Balling
stated that those trees are still under warranty.
A resident asked if the speed limit on Buffalo Grove Road
between Route 22 and Prairie could be lowered; Mr. Balling
stated that staff will investigate and report back later.
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; it was
requested that Item XI. A. be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-59
#91-59, Accepting and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant (Sanitary Sewer
Agreement between the Village and Illinois Environmental Project)
Protection Agency as it concerns the Village's Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
,.,,. NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to Approve an BUSCH PKWY. SIDE-
Addendum to a Joint Village-State Agreement for the Busch WALK ENTENSION
Parkway Sidewalk Extension. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to Approve a FIORE UNIT 11
Certificate of Final Acceptance and Approval - Woodlands (Final Acceptance)
at Fiore Unit 11. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to Approve a COVINGTON CORP.
r... Certificate of Final Acceptance and Approval - Covington CENTER
Corporate Center Specs 34, 35, 51 and Hitachi. Upon roll (Final Acceptance)
call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to Approve Fee BG PARK DISTRICT
Waivers - Renovation of Emmerich Park East and the (Fee Waivers)
Aquadome Pool. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
I AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
`./ ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the MICHAEL REESE
Appearance Commission Approval for Michael Reese Wall (Aesthetics)
Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the CHATHAM EAST
Appearance Commission Approval: Chatham East Condominiums (Aesthetics)
- Sign Face Change. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
ABSTAIN: 1 - Braiman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the STRATHMORE SQUARE
Appearance Commission Approval: Strathmore Square (Aesthetics)
Shopping Center - Leasing Signs. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the ROGERS CENTRE FOR
Appearance Commission Approval: Rogers Centre for COMMERCE
Commerce - Illuminated Tenant Director Sign. Upon roll (Aesthetics)
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the COUNTRY COURT
Appearance Commission Approval: Country Court Shopping (Aesthetics)
Center, Dundee Road Leasing Sign. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the BG BUSINESS PARK
Appearance Commission Approval: Buffalo Grove Business (Aesthetics)
Park Building 8 - Liberty Mutual Ground Sign. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the GROVE COURT
Appearance Commission Approval: Grove Court Shopping (Aesthetics)
Center, Cajun Joe's Wall Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the BG PARK DISTRICT
Appearance Commission Approval: Buffalo Grove Park (Aesthetics)
District Emmerich Park East Elevation Modifications. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass Ordinance BG DEVELOPMENT
#91-66, approving Text Amendments to the Buffalo grove ORDINANCE
Development Ordinance as recommended by the Plan AMENDMENTS
Commission and outlined in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling
of July 11, 1991, and including the reference in Mr.
Pfeil's July 12, 1991 memo to Mr. Balling regarding
Section 16.20.090.A. ,13, which would read: "All lot
numbers and lines with accurate dimensions shown in feet
and hundreths, including lot width at the required front
building setback line and the area of all lots."
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed resolution, details of RESOLUTION #91-60
which are contained in Chief Allenspach's memo to him of (Automatic Fire
July 11, 1991. Mutual Aid)
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to pass Resolution
#91-60, authorizing the Village of Buffalo Grove to enter
into an Automatic Fire Mutual Aid Agreement with the
Village of Arlington Heights. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling introduced subject property. ABBOTT/CHILD CARE
George Maurides, representing the petitioner, made a
presentation to the Board, details of which are contained
in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of July 11, 1991; he
referred to a Site Plan.
Trustee Reid asked how many other Children's World
facilities are mixed-use facilities; Mr. Maurides explained
the usual Children's World locations.
In response to a question from Trustee Reid, Mr. Balling
explained the restrictions in the Annexation Agreement
with regard to other uses providing protection for the term
of the Agreement; it might also be possible to place a
covenant on the property which would provide longer
protection.
Trustee Reid stated that, if a covenant is agreed to, care
should be taken to see that it does not fall through the
cracks; and he believes that the Board owes it to the
residents to see that this use stays as approved.
Trustee Reid would like to see elevations in future
presentations that would show a residential facade on the
building.
Trustee Rubin is not comfortable with only 20 year
protection on the uses; he would like to see a traffic
report on the corner in question. Trustee Rubin also
questioned the necessity for all of the day care centers
that are in the area; Mr. Maurides stated that they do not
`'�' yet have a complete demographics report.
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Trustee Braiman stated that it seems that the detention
area and the playground area overlap, and he would like to
see more specific drawings on same.
Mr. Maurides answered a question from Trustee Marienthal
regarding the construction work on Busch Road. Trustee
Marienthal stated that care must be taken to protect
adjacent residents from automobile headlights.
1 Richard Heinrich questioned the need for additional office
use; he also questioned lining up the road cut with
Brandywyn because of the traffic problems already existing
in that area.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor
of asking the developer to come back for a referral to the
Plan Commission; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NO: None
ABSENT: O'Malley, Kahn
Trustee Rubin introduced subject, and John Green from the BIKEPATH
Buffalo Grove Rotary Club. MAINTENANCE
ADOPTION PROGRAM
Mr. Green reviewed the Rotary Bike Path Program, details
of which are contained in his memo to the Board of
July 11, 1991.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to endorse the concept
that has been presented to the Village by the Rotary Club,
and thanking the Rotary Club for their interest in the
community and the bike path program, and encourage the
support of the Park District and the entire community to
bring this program into full fruition.
The ultimate maintenance will fall to the Village, as it
is an asset to the entire community.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias thanked Mr. Green and Mr. Ungerleider,
President of Buffalo Grove Rotary, for their efforts, and
asked them to convey the thanks of the Village to the
Rotary and to let them know that the Village is very
excited about this project.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the financial reports, details of which BG GOLF & FOOD
are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of July 5, 1991. SERVICE FUNDS
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Trustee Rubin stated that, in the next report, he would
like to see what the possibilities are in expanding the
Arboretum food service. Mr. Molinaro stated that the
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major drawback at the Arboretum is the lack of
changing/locker facilities.
Trustee Reid stated that he is very pleased to see the
trends that are appearing, particularly with Chipper's.
Mr. Molinaro stated that downturns in the economy will be
reflected more at the Arboretum than at the Buffalo Grove
course.
Trustee Marienthal thanked Mrs. Kaleta for her efforts in
turning Chipper's in the right direction.
President Mathias stated that the Fire Station on Route 22 FIRE STATION
is now fully staffed and operating.
President Mathias reported that he and Trustee Rubin have LINCOLNSHIRE
met with the Mayor and Trustee of Lincolnshire to discuss MEETING
potential boundary and land use agreements; talks are
progressing nicely; there will be a report for the Board
next month.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-58
#91-58, commending outgoing Trustee Michael O'Malley for (Recognizing
service to the Village of Buffalo Grove, 1988-1991. Upon Trustee O'Malley)
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias then read the Resolution and stated that
it will be presented to Trustee O'Malley.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to table Item XI. ,A. , DISPOSAL OF
Declaration of Surplus. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as SURPLUS PROPERTY
follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
�.J Motion declared carried.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE MEETING
Meeting to discuss Litigation and Personnel, i.e. Trustee
vacancy. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
`.. NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Malley, Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Rubin, seconded by Braiman, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
' meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion as unanimously
;.... declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 P.M.
Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk
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