1990-03-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 8 7 34
3/ 19/90
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MARCH 19, 1990
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:37 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, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, and
O'Malley. Trustee Mathias arrived at 7:42 P.M.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Frank
Hruby, Director of Building & Zoning; Fire Chief Allenspach;
Police Chief McCann; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village
Treasurer.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF MINUTES
the March 5, 1990 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Mathias
ABSTAIN: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #665. Moved by Glover, seconded WARRANT #665
by Reid, to approve Warrant #665 in the amount of
$1,407,137. 17, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Mathias
President Clayton appointed Scott Barclay and Maureen , BUFFALO GROVE
Welborn to the Buffalo Grove Days Committee. DAYS COMMITTEE
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to concur with President
Clayton's appointments. Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton stated that, later in the meeting, she PACE
would like the motion regarding PACE fees to be re-called to
the table.
President Clayton noted that she had been advised by the EXECUTIVE MEETING
Village Attorney that an Executive Meeting will be necessary
at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting to discuss
Litigation.
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Trustee Shifrin urged everyone to vote in the election to be ELECTION DAY
held tomorrow, March 20, 1990.
Trustee O'Malley reported on a School District 21 Board SCHOOL DISTRICT 21
Meeting that he had attended last week.
Trustee Mathias arrived at this time. SIGN ORDINANCE
Trustee Reid expressed an extreme disappointment in seeing
signs that are being posted upon utility poles and in the
public right-of-way on the issues to be voted upon in the
upcoming election; he encourages everyone to come out and
vote, but he would hope that those who are involved in the
process would respect the intent that has been expressed in
the Sign Ordinance; he would hope that those who are going
to express their opinions will do so in a the proper manner.
Trustee Marienthal noted an article in the Chicago Tribune TOWN CENTER
regarding a shopping center in the City of Chicago being
built by the same developer as built Town Center; some of
the suggestions made to the developer by Buffalo Grove have
been incorporated into the new mall in Chicago; he would
like an answer from the developer as to what is happening in
Buffalo Grove.
Trustee Marienthal thanked Trustee Glover for the comments CARLYLE
he made at the Plan Commission regarding the development of
Carlyle; he does take exception to the Plan Commission for
even considering smaller lots in this development.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to advise the Plan
Commission that the Board does want the larger lots for the
Carlyle Subdivision, reiterating it's position on the plan
which was originally referred to the Plan Commission. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted that the Annual Banquet for the NWMC
Northwest Municipal Conference will be held on April 20,
1990 at Sages in Arlington Heights.
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for MANAGEMENT
February, 1990; there were no questions on same. REPORT
Mr.Balling brought the Board up to date on the enforcement REAL ESTATE SIGNS
of the real estate sign ordinance.
Mr. Balling stated that a request has been made by the BUFFALO GROVE
Buffalo Grove Park District for a waiver of fee for a wine PARK DISTRICT
license for an art program they will be hosting on March 25,
1990; such fees have been waived in the past.
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Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to waive requested fee
for the Buffalo Grove Park District on March 25, 1990. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling noted that the Village was notified today that GFOA AWARD
it has received it's 9th Annual GFOA Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, and
presented the packet to President Clayton.
President Clayton thanked Mr. Balling and Mr. Brimm for
making it possible for the Village to achieve this award.
Mr. Raysa and Mr. Hruby brought the Board up to date on the 94 FOREST
property at 94 Forest Place, stating that there is a
permanent court date on the first Tuesday of every month at
9:00 A.M.
President Clayton reviewed the process in making the POLICE OFFICER OF
selection for the Police Officer of the Year; she then THE YEAR
introduced Commander Tom Fitzgerald of Amvets Post #255, who
also briefly reviewed the Award.
Commander Fitzgerald, on behalf of Amvets Post #255, read a
background statement on Commander Peter Lippert. Commander
Lippert came forward, and Commander Fitzgerald read and
presented the Police Officer of the Year Award to him.
Commander Lippert was congratulated by the audience and the
Board.
Commander Fitzgerald reviewed the process in selecting the
officer to receive the Special Commendation award; he read a
background statement on Deputy Chief Arthur Voigt. Deputy
Chief Voigt came forward, and Commander Fitzgerald read and
presented the Special Commendation award to him. Deputy
Chief Voigt was congratulated by the audience and the Board.
President Clayton thanked Commander Lippert and Deputy Chief
Voigt, and also Amvets Post #255.
Tom Nehls, Exploring Executive for the Northwest Suburban EXPLORER SCOUT
Council of the Boy Scouts of America reviewed the purpose of POST #815
the Explorer Scout Post, and presented the Charter to Chief
Allenspach for the Fire Department and to Chief McCann for
the Police Department. Advisors will be Rich Clybourn for
the Police Department and Doug Postma for the Fire
Department.
Mr. Nehls thanked both departments for providing this
program to the community.
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Richard Majka, Assistant Superintendent for School District SCOUT DISTRICT 102
#102, read a statement regarding income tax sharing, asking
the Village of Buffalo Grove to consider financial
assistance, balancing needs of the public served together.
President Clayton noted a letter sent by Mr. Balling after
the Finance Committee Meeting; she stated that the Village
recognizes the needs of the growing school district, which
is reflected in the Title 19 funds which are given to the
school district.
Trustee Mathias asked for specific needs of the district;
Mr. Majka then read a list of needs/wants for the district.
Trustee Reid thanked Mr. Majka for his presentation and also
thanked the school board members present; he stated that
each Board has their own constituencies to work with; the
Village is also faced with its own serious needs; he does
not believe this would be an appropriate use for Village
funds; Buffalo Grove has done far more than other
communities have done through Title 19 finds.
President Clayton explained the funds coming in are less
than what were originally expected, and those funds are also
to provide several things in the Village budget, the major
one of which being the new fire station on Route 22.
Trustee Shifrin stated that he is sympathetic to the request
of the school district, but District 102 must recognize that
Buffalo Grove also houses several other school districts,
who might also wish to request funds if this request were
granted.
David Sternfield, a resident of Cambridge-on-the-Lake, read STOP LIGHTS
a petition requesting the Board to work with IDOT to move
along the construction of a stop light at Dundee Road and
Lake Boulevard.
President Clayton stated that Mr. Balling has been working
with Wheeling on this topic. Mr. Balling brought everyone
up to date on what has been done so far regarding this
light.
Ted McCue from Arlington Club also presented and read
petitions with regard to stop lights at Huntington/Dundee
Roads and Cobbler/Buffalo Grove Roads.
Chuck Burgess brought to the Board's attention some problems LEXINGTON
he is having with the home he has purchased in the Lexington
Development; he asked that someone from the Appearance
Commission or the Zoning Department look into his complaint
to determine whether or not Lexington is in compliance.
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Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on his involvement
to this point. Mr. Hruby has contacted Lexington to
determine their side.
Trustee Shifrin stated that the Village cannot get involved
in personal contract disputes, however, the developer must
comply with the specifics submitted to the Appearance
Commission; if the developer is in compliance, then the
dispute must be between the homeowner and the builder.
Trustee O'Malley agreed with Trustee Shifrin's statements,
and he also is interested in whether or not Lexington is
complying.
Mr. Burgess thanked the Board for it's time.
Robin Weiss asked the Board for a position with regard to VERNON AREA
the Vernon Area Library referendum. President Clayton LIBRARY
stated that the Board did not take a position, but that
individuals were welcome to state their positions.
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; there were no such
requests.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #90-16
#90-16, Amending Section 5.20.085 of the Liquor Control (Liquor Control)
Ordinance as it pertains to notifying the Village of changes
in personnel holding a liquor license. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #90-17
#90-17, Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Village Personal (Sale of Surplus
Property. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Property)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #90-7
#90-7, Providing for the Retirement of Certain Municipal (Retirement of
Indebtedness by the Use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds. Upon roll Indebtedness)
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve an CHERBOURG UNIT I
Agreement for Grant of Easement to the Village to provide (Grant of Easement)
for an offsite watermain for Cherbourg Unit I. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve a Grant ARBOR CREEK BUSINESS
of Easement for an irrigation well at the Arbor Creek PARK
Business Center. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Grant of Easement)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve COVINGTON CORPORATE
Certificates of Final Acceptance and Approval for Covington CENTER
Corporate Center's Spec 30, Spec 60, Spec 105 and Colfax (Final Acceptance)
Envelope Buildings. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve the ZONING MAP REVISION
annually revised Buffalo Grove Zoning Map. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to Authorize to SIDEWALK REMOVAL
Bid - 1990 Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Program. Upon AND REPLACEMENT
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
(Authorize to Bid)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to accept the CITICORP SAVINGS
Appearance Commission Approval: Citicorp Savings, 105 W. (Aesthetics)
Dundee Road - Sign Face changes to Citibank. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to accept the ARLINGTON TOYOTA
Appearance Commission Approval: Arlington Toyota, 935 W. (Aesthetics)
Dundee Road - Sign Face changes and New Signs. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to accept the MORMON CHURCH
Appearance Commission Approval: The Church of Jesus Christ ((Aesthetics)
of Latter Day Saints. 1. Elevations/Materials 2. Storage
Pad/Trash Enclosure 3. Landscaping/Lighting/Signage. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of ORDINANCE #90-18
which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to him of March (BG Road Speed
9, 1990. Limit)
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to pass Ordinance
#90-18, amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code providing
for the establishment of a 40 MPH speed limit on Buffalo
Grove Road (between IL Route 83 and Busch Road) and other
revisions as altered by other jurisdictions or by
annexation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
ABSENT: 1 - Reid
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Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #90-19
#90-19, amending Section 13.04.190 and 13.04.290 of Title 13 (Water Rate)
of the Municipal Code allowing for Water Debt Flat Fees to
be adjusted from $10.40/month down to $9.90/month and
keeping the water and sewer consumption rate at $1.80/1,000
gallons of water. Details are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo
to Mr. Balling of March 15, 1990. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Reid
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #90-8
#90-8, adopting the FY 1990-91 Program Budget for the (Project Budget)
Village of Buffalo Grove. Details are contained in Mr.
Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of March 13, 1990. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
�•/ Motion declared carried.
Mr. Brimm summarized his memos to the Board of March 8,
1990 and also March 19, 1990; he stated that the changes
have been reviewed by the Village Attorney.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #90-9
#90-9, amending the Residential Scavenger Service Contract (Refuse Contract)
between the Village and the Buffalo Grove/Wheeling Disposal.
Mr. Brimm stated that the Holiday Pick-up Schedule is still
to be established to be approved by staff.
Phil Murphy explained the proposal for the compostable
pick-up day, noting that they are proposing that yardwaste
material and recyclable material be picked up the same day,
which would be the first pick-up of the week in some
portions of the Village and the second pick-up of the week
in other portions of the Village. Mr. Balling stated that
the contract will need some language clarification.
Ray Charlette, 962 Burgess Circle, asked about the proceeds
from the recycling; Mr. Balling explained the reasons that
enough revenue has not been received to put back into the
program as yet.
Discussion was held with regard to the revenue/expenditures
of the recycling program.
Trustee Marienthal amended the motion to include language to
be inserted by the Village Attorney; Trustee Reid seconded
the amendment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on
the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to award the bid ARBORETUM KITCHEN
for the Arboretum Golf Course Kitchen Equipment to ADE EQUIPMENT BID
Restaurant Services in the amount of $33,266.04. Details
are contained in Mr. Molinaro's memo to the Board of March
15, 1990.
Trustee Reid asked why there was only one bid received. Mr.
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Balling stated that the equipment was competitively bid, but
only one bid was received. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to remove the PACE PACE
request for waiver of fees from the table. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the meeting held this afternoon, as
well as his memo to the Board of March 19, 1990.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Glover, to waive the Village
portion of any fees, including the zoning fee, the
engineering review and inspection fees, but not including any
past-due fees that the Village is being charges that should
be past-due to PACE. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Mathias, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE MEETING
Meeting to discuss Litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to Adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20. P.M.
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Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS Zr/A-
DAY OF Q �" D, , 1990.
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Village President