1990-05-14 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 7871
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MAY 14, 1990
Village Clerk Sirabian swore in Bruce Kahn as Trustee to TRUSTEE
fill the vacancy on the Board. Trustee Kahn was INSTALLATION
congratulated by President Clayton and other members of the
Board.
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, Reid, Mathias and Kahn.
Trustee O'Malley arrived at 7:40 P.M. and Trustee Shifrin
was absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; Lee
Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; Gregory Boysen,
Director of Public Works; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner,
Fire Chief Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village
Treasurer.
President Clayton commented on the wonderful grand opening ARBORETUM GOLF
for the Arboretum Golf Course, which was held this COURSE
afternoon.
President Clayton noted an article from the front page of POLICE PROGRAM
the newspaper from Walnut Creek, California, regarding the
new program with life-size photos of police officers to be
placed in Village businesses.
Trustee O'Malley arrived at this time.
Trustee Marienthal read from an article complimenting the POLICE PENSION FUND
Police Pension Fund for its investments; he praised the
Police Pension Board and the Fire Pension Board, as well as
Mr. Brimm and the staff for their outstanding work in this
regard.
President Clayton welcomed Bruce Kahn to the Board. NEW TRUSTEE
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed expansion of Reservoir #7, WATER SYSTEM
details of which are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to him
of May 10, 1990.
Mr. Boysen introduced Mark Oleinik, Project Manager, and
Bruce Jacobs, Project Engineer, of Strand Associates
Consulting Engineers. Mr. Oleinik and Mr. Jacobs made a
presentation to the Board regarding the Village's water
improvement project, focusing on the preliminary overview of
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the water system; the status of water demands and how to
meet them; and proposed improvements to the facilities at
pump station #7.
In summary, Mr. Jacobs stated that growth of the Village is
expected; the water system has to grow with the Village; a
preliminary proposed plan of capacity expansion has been
worked out; they believe immediate capacity expansion at
reservoir #7 is the first step to the implementation of this
plan. Mr. Jacobs explained the alternatives looked at in
terms of station #7 expansion; he then reviewed the proposed
expansion plan for reservoir #7, as well as the construction
timetable for same. Mr. Oleinik and Mr. Jacobs then
answered questions from the Board.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed financing for these
projects; he also explained how the public information
meetings would be handled.
Mr. Balling reviewed the five additional steps to be taken
if the Board wishes staff to proceed, i.e. acceptance of the
planning authorization in design development of station #7;
public information sessions on station #7, and also station
#2; proceed with issue of reservoir #6 (or 68) , which will
be covered in a separate memo to the Board concerning land
reservations; firm recommendation on water conservation; and
continuing to coordinate with the Northwest Water
Commission.
President Clayton asked if there was any objection to
following the scenario as outlined by Mr. Balling there was
none. President Clayton stated that the consensus of the
Board is to proceed as outlined by Mr. Balling.
Mr. Balling explained that on site 2, (Checker/Arlington
Heights Road) , the Park District, which has a lease with the
Village, wants to develop a more up-to-date playground on
the south-central portion of the site; staff does not
believe that there will be a conflict with the placement of
the playground and the construction activities; however, it
is possible that there could be some construction disruption
or relocation, which has been explained to the Park
District, and the Park District still wishes to proceed.
Staff would like to let the Park District proceed,
recognizing the possibility that there is a slim chance that
hardware would have to be relocated to another part of the
site. The Park District understands the risk, but would
like to get the park updated now.
Trustee Reid suggested some way to get a joint venture
between the Park District and the Village to provide some
paving/parking in that area.
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Mr. Boysen reviewed the proposed planning realignment for WEILAND/PRAIRIE
Prairie and Weiland Roads, details of which are contained in REALIGNMENT
his memo to Mr. Balling of April 25, 1990.
Trustee Marienthal stated that this would be a great
improvement.
Staff then answered questions from the Board, and there was
discussion regarding the effect this will have on the
property owners in the area.
Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Malley, to encourage the County
to proceed with this plan.
In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal, Mr. Balling
stated that he does not believe a resolution would be in
order at this time, but would probably be necessary at a
later date.
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed this project, and then introduced Tom BUSCH ROAD STUDY
Hietter of Midwest Consulting Engineers. Mr. Hietter then
introduced the members of the design team, Fred Bernsee,
Project Manager, and Gary Rozwadowski, Traffic Manager.
Mr. Hietter stated that their objective tonight is to
present the findings of their study and their recommendation
for the preferred plan.
Mr. Rozwadowski made a presentation to the Board with regard
to the traffic studies that were done; he then answered
questions from the Board regarding traffic.
Mr. Hietter then continued the presentation to the Board,
details of which are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr.
Balling of May 9, 1990; he referred to a Traffic Volume Map,
Proposed Typical Cross Section (Busch Road) , and Aerial
Photos of Busch Road from Route 83 east, which he reviewed
in detail.
Mr. Hietter defined four goals of the project: improve
roadway and intersection capacity; enhance the traffic
safety and the operation along the highway; accommodate
pedestrians and bicycles; assure that the plan is compatable
with the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Lake-Cook LAKE-COOK ROAD
Road Corridor issues, after which there was discussion on CORRIDOR
the subject. Mr. Balling alerted the Board that a memo
detailing this will be distributed; a presentation will be
made to the Board in June or early July.
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President Clayton noted that Trustee O'Malley will be the TRUSTEE LIAISON
Liaison to the Plan Commission and the ESDA, and Trustee
Kahn will be the liaison to the Appearance Commission and
the Community Blood Donor Commission.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 P.M.
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Jane. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS Lila'
DAY OF , 1990.
Vi lage President
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