1990-06-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7888
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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 4, 1990
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:34 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, Shifrin, Mathias and
Kahn. Trustee O'Malley was absent.
Also present were: Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village
Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; William Brimm,
Finance Director; Frank Hruby, Director of Building &
Zoning; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; and Joseph Tenerelli,
Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the APPROVAL OF MINUTES
minutes of the May 14, 1990 Special Meeting. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to approve the minutes
of the May 21, 1990 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #670. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #670
seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #670 in the amount of
$989,173.56, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted that on Sunday, June 17, 1990 at ROTARY VILLAGE
1:00 P.M. there will be the dedication of the Rotary Village GREEN
Green in the Town Center. This will also be a special
concert presentation by the Buffalo Grove High School Band
as a send-off for their European tour, and she urged
residents to attend this event.
President Clayton read a Proclamation congratulating the BGHS SCIENCE
OLYMPIAD TEAM
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Buffalo Grove High School Olympiad Team; she then presented
a signed Proclamation for each member of the team to the
coach, and congratulated each of them and noted how proud
the Village is of their accomplishments. The coach accepted
the Proclamations and thanked the Village and the school for
all of their support.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal, to concur with the
Proclamation. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
President Clayton read a Proclamation recognizing the U. S. ST. MARY'S
Department of Education's Drug Free School Recognition SCHOOL
Program award to Buffalo Grove's St. Mary's School. (Drug-Free Program)
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to concur with the
Proclamation. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
President Clayton presented the Proclamation to Sister Ann
Busch, Principal of St. Mary's, and noted how proud the
Village is of their program.
Sister Ann thanked the Village for their efforts and
support, and stated that community support and involvement
is a part of the award. Sister Ann noted that
representatives from St. Mary's will travel to Washington,
D.C. to receive the award in the Rose Garden at the White
House.
Trustee Shifrin noted that he had lunch at Chipper's CHIPPER'S
recently, and offered the following observations: the food
prices were reasonable, the staff was friendly and
efficient, but be believes it is still a golf course
restaurant; if it is to be viewed as a conventional type of
restaurant, either the way it is operated and marketed has
to be radically changed, or else perhaps the organization
and opening hours should be modified during seasonal
peaks/lows.
Trustee Shifrin also stated that there has to be a
well-defined non-smoking section.
Trustee Marienthal asked staff to investigate the reason for BG/CHECKER ROADS
having a semi-trailer parked on the northwest corner of (Trailer)
Buffalo Grove and Old Checker Roads.
Trustee Marienthal asked staff to investigate the RECYCLING
possibility of recycling the paper used in the Village Hall;
he also asked that businesses in the community be encouraged
to recycle their paper, cans and bottles.
Mr. Szymborski will check into the possibility of recycling
office paper; he also stated that, since Earth Day, there
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have been a number of inquiries regarding same from
businesses in the Village.
Trustee Reid stated that, at some of the high schools, a
cardboard container can be made available for people to use
on their desks to put paper for recycling.
Trustee Mathias stated that the Village, as well as
businesses in the Village should purchase recycled paper.
President Clayton made the following changes in Trustee TRUSTEE LIAISONS
liaison assignments: Trustee Reid will be the liaison to
the Transportation Commission, and Trustee Mathias will be
the Intergovernmental Liaison.
Mr. Szymborski reported on the status of the Cherbourg CHERBOURG
Homeowners' Association FRT Replacement Program, details of
which are contained in Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of
May 31, 1990.
Dan Star then explained the process to be followed, as well
as the bond situation. Burt Yablon, representing the
homeowners, stated that the homeowners are satisfied with
the agreement. Mr. Star explained the problem faced in
replacing the roofs if one homeowner in a building does not
sign the agreement.
Mr. Star explained the problem with completing the roof
repair in stages; they are doing older homes first in other
areas; they are not planning on doing any Buffalo Grove
homes this year; they will complete the repairs by September
30, 1991.
Trustee Mathias commended the homeowners and Pulte for
working to come up with a solution to this problem.
Mr. Yablon also thanked Pulte and the Board for their
efforts in solving this problem.
Mr. Szymborski noted three safety awards for the Village IRMA AWARDS
from IRMA: Vehicle Accident Record Award for Best Police
Department; Vehicle Accident Award for Best Administration
Department; Best Overall Member Award for the Village.
President Clayton asked Mr. Szymborski to convey the thanks
and congratulations of the Board to the staff.
President Clayton asked Mr. Beechick if he would object to STRATHMORE SHOPPING
moving the Strathmore Shopping Center topic to this time in CENTER
the agenda, since Mr. Norkett had to leave; there was no
objection from Mr. Beechick.
Mr. Szymborski reviewed this situation, details of which are
contained in Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of June 4,
1990.
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Mr. Norkett reviewed the improvements he is going to make to
the center; he stated that he is not financially able to
re-do the entire fence; he is concerned about the center, as
they could possible lose three tenants.
Trustee Reid stated that he has been on the premises, and
believes it is a total misnomer to say that the fence is
being maintained. Mr. Norkett stated that he picks up the
garbage in the area.
After some discussion, President Clayton asked Mr. Norkett
if he would be willing to sit down in a meeting and try to
find a solution to this situation; Mr. Norkett stated that
he would be willing to attend such a meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING RIVERWALK NORTH
President Clayton opened the Public Hearing at 8:31 P.M. , and read
from the Notice of Public Hearing published in the Daily Herald on
May 19, 1990, after which she noted the purpose of this Public
Hearing.
President Clayton then swore in Timothy Beechick, Hamilton Partners;
Hubert Loftus, Jr. , Cowhey Gudmundson Leder, Ltd., Consulting
Engineers; David Olsen, Wilson/Jenkins, Architects/Engineers/
Planners; and Jeff Deeds, the Brickman Group, Landscape Architects, as
witnesses to give testimony at this Public Hearing.
Mr. Beechick made a presentation to the Board, details of which are
contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Szymborski of May 31, 1990.
During his presentation, Mr. Beechick referred to Exhibit F, Entire
Riverwalk Site Plan; and Exhibit D, Preliminary Site Plan.
Jeff Deeds reviewed the Landscape Plan (Exhibit G) for the project.
Mr. Beechick then made a presentation referring to Exhibit E, the
Preliminary Plan; he also gave a brief overall summary of what they
are accomplishing with Riverwalk.
Trustee Marienthal questioned the 10' setback on the eastern boundary
shown on Exhibit D; Mr. Beechick explained and stated that the setback
will actually be 10' , which he initialed on the Exhibit.
Mr. Beechick also answered some questions with regard to the
right-of-way; he stated that they took the center line of existing
rights-of-way on the perimeter of the site and drew them down and
extended those rights-of-way; they are proposing to vacate the entire
right-of-way next to the parking garage, however, if for some reason,
after that vacation, they do not end up with control of the west side
of the right-of-way, then the setback is reduced to being right on the
property line.
Mr. Deeds also answered a question from Trustee Marienthal with regard
to the landscape plan; Mr. Beechick stated that they have a strong
commitment to the landscaping plan, and the landscaping will be
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consistent with what they have done in the past; he stated that they
will become more involved with that at the time of final approval.
In answer to a question from Trustee Reid, Mr. Beechick stated that
the right-of-way in question is currently dedicated to Lake County.
Mr. Raysa referred the Board to Exhibit B, and further explained the
right-of-way situation.
President Clayton asked if there were any agencies present wishing to
give testimony; there were none. President Clayton asked if any Y� Y Plan
Commission members wished to comment; they did not. President Clayton
asked if there were any members of the public wishing to give
testimony; there were none.
Mr. Raysa stated that, during the Public Hearing tonight, being
presented to the municipal officials and the public include that
certain draft agreement entitled Riverwalk North Annexation Agreement
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dated May 30, 1990, with all referred to exhibits, as well as Mr.
Pfeil's memo of May 31, 1990.
At 9:20 P.M. President Clayton continued the Public Hearinguntil
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June 18, 1990, when the ordinances will be before the Board for
consideration.
Ray Charlette asked the Board to consider an ordinance CIGARETTE MACHINE
regarding cigarette machines to prevent minors from
purchasing cigarettes from those machines.
President Clayton stated that the Board of Health has been
asked to look into this issue.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, stating that CONSENT AGENDA
ENDA
any member of the Board or the audience could request that
an item be removed for full discussion; it was suggested
that Item XI. ,F. be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #90-19
#90-19, Approving an Agreement for Engineering Design (Engineering Design
Services for the 1991 Villagewide Contractural Street Services)
Maintenance Program. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #90-20
#90-20, For Improvement by Municipality Under the IL Highway (Street Improvement
Code for various street restorations throughout the Village. IL Highway Code)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to Award of Bid - AWARD OF BID
Buffalo Grove Road Street Light Improvements. Upon roll (BG Road Street
call, Trustees voted as follows: Lighting)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by larienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the Plat GRAEBEL AMERICAN
of Subdivision and a Development Improvement Agreement for MOVERS
Graebel American Movers/Lots 16 and 17, Klefstad's Second (Plat of Sub-
Subdivision. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: division)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve a Plat of OLD FARM VILLAGE
Dedication - Old Farm Village Commercial, Weiland and (Plat of Dedication
Aptakisic Roads. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve a Final WOODLANDS COMMONS
Plat of Subdivision and a Development Improvement Agreement (Plat of Sub-
along with attending conditions for the Woodlands Commons. division & DIA)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Kahn, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #90-41
#90-41, granting a variance from Section 14.20.070.A. , (Arbors)
14.20.010.B and 14.20.010.E of the Buffalo Grove Sign Code
as it pertains to the ground sign for the Arbors
Condominium, details of which are contained in Mr. Hruby's
memo to Mr. Balling of May 30, 1990 Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Marienthal, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #90-21
#90-21, endorsing the concept of Commuter Rail Service on (Commuter Rail
the Wisconsin Central Rail Line, details of which are Service)
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contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Szymborski of May 31,
1990. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Szymborski explained the proposed resolution, details of RESOLUTION #90-22
which are contained in his memo to the Board of June 1, (Rotary Village
1990. Green)
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to pass Resolution
#90-22, authorizing an Indemnification and Hold Harmless
Agreement as it pertains to the Rotary Village Green
Dedication Ceremonies. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Szymborski reviewed Mr. Balling's conversation with STRATHMORE SHOPPING
Arvid Olsen, as well as Mr. Ballings memo to the Board of CENTER
June 4, 1990.
Lengthy discussion took place with regard to the fence
surrounding Mr. Olsen's property. Mr. Olsen stated that he
would replace the fence, but only if he can place the fence
on the property line. This situation would not be
acceptable to the adjoining property owners, as this would
just bring the noise from the play area closer to their
homes. Mr. Olsen stated that one of the advantages to him
of going to the expense of putting up a new fence would be
acquiring the additional 12' of playground space.
President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor
of Mr. Olsen coming back with some additional information
with regard to noise buffering; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid*, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NO: None
ABSENT: O'Malley
*He is not ready to accept some expert's opinion; there are
too many variables to be considered, the neighbors being
just one.
Mr. Szymborski will get back to Mr. Olsen with regard to
experts in the field of noise levels.
Trustee Shifrin stated that this property has now come full CHECKER SQUARE
circle; the initial proposal went through the entire battery DEVELOPMENT
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of hearings, and got hung up on the issue of mechanicals on
the roof, screening and height limitations; an impasse was
reached by the Plan Commission and the developer; the
developer re-did the plan; he thinks it is a dramatic
improvement; he thinks the Board should consider a variation
{ on the height limitation, so that the same situation does
not occur again.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to defer the Revised Plan
for Checker Square Development until the July 2, 1990
Regular Meeting; details of this situation are contained in
Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of May 31, 1990. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Raysa explained the changes to be made to this plat, and WOODLANDS COMMONS
his reasons for removing this item from the Consent Agenda. SHOPPING CENTER
Moved by Reid, seconded by Shifrin, to approve the Final
Plat of Subdivision and DIA for the Woodlands Commons
Shopping Center and Commerce Center, subject to the removal
of the easement for ingress and egress on Lot 2. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Shifrin, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
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APPROVED BY ME THIS a r"vik
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