1990-02-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7807
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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,
FEBRUARY 5, 1990
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:40 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 Marienthal, Reid, and O'Malley. Trustees
Glover and Shifrin were absent. Trustee Mathias arrived at
7:43 P.M.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Fire Chief
Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the APPROVAL OF MINUTES
minutes of the January 8, 1990 Special Meeting.
Trustee Mathias arrived at this time.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Malley, to approve the minutes
of the January 15, 1990 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #662. Moved by Reid, seconded by WARRANT #662
Mathias, to approve Warrant #662 in the amount of
$2,632,680.68, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton appointed Barbara Spence to the Community BLOOD DONOR
Blood Donor Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1991. COMMISSION
Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Malley, to concur with
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President Clayton's appointment. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton recognized Mrs. Spence, and thanked her
for her interest serving the Village.
In answer to a question from Trustee Mathias, Mr. Balling SIGN ORDINANCE
brought the Board up to date on the enforcement of the Sign
Ordinance.
Trustee Mathias reported on his meeting with people in POST OFFICE
Washington with regard to the possibility of a Post Office
in Buffalo Grove.
President Clayton also noted that they have been very
supportive, and that we would not be as far as we are today
without their help.
Trustee Marienthal commented on Mr. Raysa's report with LIBRARY
regard to the possibility of Buffalo Grove having it's own
library district; he asked that Mr. Raysa follow up with
Burr Ridge. Trustee Marienthal also stated that Indian
Trails has made representation that Buffalo Grove would have
at least a branch, if not a full library, in the Village.
Trustee Marienthal believes that whatever funds are
currently available should be held in abeyance until the
community decides whether it wants a branch library or its
own library. Mr. Raysa stated that he would have to review
whether or not funds could be witheld.
Trustee Mathias stated that negotiations should take place
between the Village and the Vernon Area Library to see if a
library addition could be built in Buffalo Grove, or at
least conveniently located for residents. There was no
objection from the Board to initiating negotiations
suggested by Trustee Mathias.
Trustee O'Malley stated that he has talked to residents who
are in favor of a library in Buffalo Grove, and would be
willing to pay an increase in taxes for same.
Trustee Reid stated that he does not see the need for
duplicating the services we are now offered; we receive good
service from both the Indian Trails and Vernon Area
libraries.
Mr. Balling noted that the next meeting of the Village Board FUTURE AGENDA
will be on Tuesday, February 20, 1990.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Taxicab TAXICAB
Ordinance and stated that staff will have a recommendation ORDINANCE
soon.
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President Clayton recognized a member of Boy Scout Troop 140 BOY SCOUTS
from St. Mary's, who commented on the reasons the group was
in attendance.
Robin Weiss read a statement with regard to comments which FIRE SERVICE
were made with regard to the Fire Service during the last
election.
President Clayton stated that the facts presented during
the last election were provided to her by the Fire
Department; the recommendations made by the Fire Chief were
requested by the Village Manager in looking to a long-range
plan; it is unfair to the residents of the Village to
indicate that there are any life-safety problems and that
they are getting anything less than excellent fire service;
there is not the need for a committee; the Board will have
the recommendations from our professionals which will be
acted upon during the budget presentation; there is a
difference in management style which has taken place during
the past year.
Mr. Balling stated that he does not recognize a public
safety risk as a result of the information that Chief
Allenspach provided; he thinks what the Chief provided is a
framework for the betterment of a very fine Fire Department.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, stating that CONSENT AGENDA
any member of the audience or the Board could request that
an item be removed for full discussion. Mr. Raysa asked
that under Item XI. ,A, the changes incorporated in the
amendment dated 2/2/90, and the First Amendment to
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Regulatory
Agreement be made part of this item on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Reid and seconded by Mathias, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #90-7
#90-7, Authorizing the Bond Redemption for Various Mortgage (Windbrooke
Revenue Bonds (Windbrook Apartments) , incorporating changes Apartments-Bonds)
in the amendment dated 2/2/90, and the First Amendment to
the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Regulatory
Agreement. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 -Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, and seconded by Mathias, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #90-8
#90-8, Granting a Variance from Section 14.20.050.A & D of (Variance to
the Buffalo Grove Sign Code Ordinance. Upon roll call, Sign Code)
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 -Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Reid, and seconded by Mathias, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #90-3
#90-3, Approving an Agreement for Construction Engineering (1990 Villagewide
Services for the 1990 Villagewide Contractural Street Contractural
Maintenance Project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as Street Maintenance)
follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 -Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #90-4
#90-4, Supplemental Resolution for Improvements by (Highway
Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code. Upon roll Improvements)
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton proclaimed May 3, 1990 as A Lifetime of PROCLAMATION
Contribution Day. Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to (A Lifetime of
concur with President Clayton's Proclamation. Upon roll Contribution Day)
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton proclaimed April, 1990 as Cancer Control PROCLAMATION
Month in Buffalo Grove. Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, (April-Cancer
to concur with President Clayton's Proclamation. Upon roll Control)
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to Award the Bid - 1990 AWARD OF BID
Annual Street Element Bid Award to MCC Contractor's, Inc. in (1990 Street Bid)
the amount of $473,913.35. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to accept the Appearance TALMAN HOME
Commission Approval: Talman Home Cash Station Sign. Upon CASH STATION SIGN
roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Aesthetics)
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to accept the Appearance ARBOR CREEK
Commission Approval: Arbor Creek Business Centre, Lots 16 & BUSINESS CENTRE
17 (Architecture, materials, lighting, landscaping) . Upon (Aesthetics)
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Reid reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which ORDINANCE #90-9
are contained in Mr. Raysa's letter to Mr. Szymborski of (Cable TV)
January 26, 1990. Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Malley, to
pass Ordinance #90-9, an Ordinance amending the Cable
Television Franchise Ordinance and Agreement.
Discussion followed on the difference in minimum number of
channels offered, as well as the change in the program
guide. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the
motion:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained the proposed resolution, details of RESOLUTION #90-5
which are contained in a memo dated January 17, 1990 from (NWCDS)
Doug Edmonds to the Northwest Central Dispatch System Board
of Directors.
There was discussion by the Board with regard to the
consequences if Prospect Heights does not pass the 9-1-1
referendum, and also how Prospect Heights would pay their
fair share, since other communities have already implemented
the surcharge. It was determined that more information is
needed.
Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Malley, to table this item.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by O'Malley to award bid for MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
the 1990 Mosquito Abatement Program to Environmental
Mosquito Management (EMM) in the amount of $16,955.76,
details of which are contained in Mr. Sheehan's memo to Mr.
Balling of February 1, 1990. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathais, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 P.M.
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Janet . Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF , 1990.
Village President