1990-07-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7922
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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, JULY 16, 1990
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:32 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, O'Malley and
Kahn. Trustee Shifrin was 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; Gregory Boysen Director
of Public Works; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Fire
Chief Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Kahn, to approve the APPROVAL OF MINUTES
minutes of the July 2, 1990 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
ABSTAIN: 1 - Reid
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #673. Moved by Mathias, seconded WARRANT #673
by Reid to approve Warrant #673 in the amount of
$1,875,336.83, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted Certificates of Appreciation for CERTIFICATES OF
William Loud and Martin Silbernik for their years of APPRECIATION
service on the Electrical Commission and the Appearance
Commission respectively. President Clayton then presented
Mr. Silbernik with his Certificate and thanked him for his
service.
President Clayton appointed Albert Viehman to the Appearance APPEARANCE
Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1991; details of COMMISSION
this appointment are contained in President Clayton's memo
to the Board of July 10, 1990.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to concur with President
Clayton's appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton introduced Mr. Viehman and thanked him for
his willingness to serve the Village.
President Clayton appointed Marni Foderaro to the Blood BLOOD DONOR
Donor Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1991; COMMISSION
details of this appointment are contained in President
Clayton's memo to the Board of July 10, 1990.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to concur with President
Clayton's appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted a letter regarding the Committee of COMMITTEE OF 20
20 Discussions on the Deficit which was sent to Congressman
John Porter; this letter is dated July 16, 1990 and is on
file in the Clerk's Office.
Trustee O'Malley noted a concern regarding the sidewalks on WINDSOR RIDGE
Bradley in Windsor Ridge; Mr. Balling explained the status
of the sidewalks for Trustee O'Malley.
Mr. Balling reviewed the Golf Course Fund-Six Month Report, GOLF COURSE FUNDS
details of which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr.
Balling of July 3, 1990.
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report MANAGEMENT REPORT
for June 1990.
Trustee Reid questioned the status of the Strathmore STRATHMORE SHOPPING
Shopping Center; Mr. Balling reported on discussions that CENTER
have taken place.
Trustee Mathias noted concerns with some of the Police POLICE DEPARTMENT
Department statistics; Mr. Balling replied that he will
request Chief McCann to be present at the August 6, 1990
meeting to answer any questions the Board might have.
Mr. Balling stated that the Village is donating two parcels VERNON TOWNSHIP
of land to Vernon Township. The Vernon Township Supervisor
is ready to proceed with the improvements to the parking lot
and the continuation of the existing fencing on the south
parcel, and requests procedure on how to move the
application along. Mr. Balling asked that, assuming it
amounts to nothing more than screening and improving the
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parking lot to the south, this be handled as a minor change
administratively.
Trustee Reid stated that he believes that, after a review by
Mr. Pfeil, if it is in substantial compliance, the Township
be allowed to proceed; there was no objection from the rest
of the Board to this plan.
Mr. Balling stated that the Post Office has asked for POSTAL FACILITY
basically design development drawings on the facility. The
Village has indicated that it will not spend money on this
�. project until the Post Office officially signs off on the
project; going to design development phase at this point
would necessitate the Village entering into a design
contract and expenditure of monies. The Post Office has
indicated that it will indemnify the Village should the
project not proceed, and reimburse those costs.
Mr. Raysa will draft an agreement and see if the Post Office
will sign same; if so, recommendation will be brought back
on August 6, 1990 to proceed with design development. In
that case, on August 6, 1990, the Board will proceed with
design development and also preliminary phase planning.
There was no objection from the Board to Mr. Balling's
request.
PUBLIC HEARING - SANTUCCI PROPERTY
President Clayton noted that this Public Hearing is continued from
July 2, 1990, and Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Daily
Herald on June 16, 1990.
President Clayton re-opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 P.M.
Mr. Balling reviewed discussions held between himself, Mr. Tennison,
his attorney, and Mr. Raysa, details of which are contained in Mr.
�... Pfeil's memo to him of July 12, 1990.
Mark Tennison, Trammel Crow residential, who was sworn in at the last
meeting, commented on the meetings held between Trammel Crow and the
Village.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he has concerns regarding the impact
fee for the fire protection, as well as the fire equipment impact fee,
and he does not wish to waive that fee. Mr. Tennison stated that they
believe that the dedication of the fire station site would satisfy the
obligation for the fire equipment impact fee.
After further discussion regarding the impact fee, President Clayton
polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of accepting the fire station
site as the fire impact fee; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NO: Marienthal, Reid
ABSENT: Shifrin
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President Clayton noted that she would vote "YES", but pointed out
that acceptance of the Annexation Agreement would require five
affirmative votes.
President Clayton asked if there were any further questions or
comments from the public or the Board on this Annexation Agreement;
there were none.
Mr. Raysa pointed out that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to
review that certain Annexation Agreement entitled "Santucci Property
Annexation Agreement" dated 7/12/90; also available to the public is
Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling dated July 12, 1990.
At 8:26 P.M. President Clayton continued the Public Hearing until
August 6, 1990.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS FROM
audience; there were none. THE AUDIENCE
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 none.
Moved by Kahn seconded by Reid to pass Resolution No. 90-26, RESOLUTION #90-26
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the First Amended (NWWC contract)
Water Supply Contract Between the Northwest Water Commission
and the Villages of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove,
Palatine and Wheeling. Upon Roll Call Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn seconded by Reid to pass Resolution No. 90-27, RESOLUTION #90-27
•-- A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Agreement For (Agreement-
Engineering Services for the Expansion and Modification of Reservoir & pump-
Reservoir and Pumphouse #7. Upon Roll Call Trustees voted house #7)
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn seconded by Reid to authorize the Fee Waiver FEE WAIVER
To Buffalo Grove Park District in connection with the Alcott (B.G. Park
Center renovation. Upon Roll Call Trustees voted as District)
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Kahn seconded by Reid to accept the Appearance LINCOLN CLUB
Commission Approval: Lincoln Club, 1701 Johnson Drive, (new (Aesthetics)
Signage) . Upon Roll Call Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn seconded by Reid to accept the Appearance HITACHI
Commission Approval: Hitachi America Ltd, Deerfield Road (Aesthetics)
.�. (Entrance Sign) . Upon Roll Call Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn seconded by Reid to accept the Appearance FIRST UNITED
Commission Approval: 1st United Realtors, 1201 McHenry REALTORS
Road (Sign with logo) , Upon Roll Trustees volted as follows: (Aesthetics)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn seconded by Reid to accept the Appearance CRESTHIL BY HILTON
Commission Approval: Cresthil by Hilton, Lake-Cook Road (Aesthetics)
(Sign Face Change) . Upon Roll Call Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn seconded by Reid to accept the Appearance BANK OF BUFFALO
Commission Approval: Bank of Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove GROVE
Road (Signage) . Upon Roll Call Trustees voted as follows: (Aesthetics)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained the proposed ordinance, details of ORDINANCE #90-51
which are contained in Mr. Raysa's letter to Mr. Balling of (Steepleview)
July 10, 1990.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Marienthal, to pass Ordinance
#90-51, an ordinance revoking a special use and
re-classifying certain real property (Steepleview) . Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed resolution, details of RESOLUTION #90-28
which are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling of (Improvement of
July 10, 1990. 83/45/53)
Moved by Mathias, seconded by O'Malley, to pass Resolution
#90-28, a resolution concerning the proposed improvement of
IL Route 83 between Arlington Heights Road and U.S. 45 and
the proposed realignment of Old McHenry Road with Fremont
Way at IL Route 53.
David Mattis, a resident of the Crossings, commented on the
proposed bike path.
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Mathias, to amend Resolution
#90-28, which, for the most part, would change the proposed
resolution in reference to paragraph #4, recommending that
the proposed bike path extend from Arlington Heights Road to
Bristol Court rather than to Fremont Way. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows on the amendment:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
William Peterson, Crossings Homeowners Association,
commented on item #8 regarding the noise; he noted several
accidents at that site. President Clayton stated that,
although the resolution addresses those concerns, she will
be happy to send a letter to James Slifer, District Engineer
for IDOT, to reiterate that point.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the amended
motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained Ordinance #90-52, details of which are ORDINANCE #90-52
contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to him of June 26, 1990. (Title 10)
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Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Malley , to pass Ordinance
#90-52, an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Village of
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code (STOP sign for Fremont Way -
West and Vernon Lane at Dundee Road) . Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to award bid to trade FIRE STATION #27
subcontractor Virgil Cook & Son for $41,883.50 for a traffic
signal at Fire Station #27, and direct staff to apply for
MFT eligibility for this work.
Mr. Balling stated that, although staff expects to receive
MFT funds, if MFT funds are not made available for this
project, staff will bring alternative funding proposals back
to the Board.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Mathias reviewed this issue, details of which are ZBA-VARIATION
contained in Mr. Raysa's letter to Mr. Hruby of AUTHORITY
July 9, 1990.
There was discussion as to whether or not this authority
should be granted for any other part of the Zoning Ordinance
which allows a 33% variance.
�--� Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to refer the proposed
ordinance amending Chapter 17.52, to the Zoning Board of
Appeals (expanding variation authority for distances between
principal and accessory buildings to 50% variation
authority) . Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained this issue, details of which are SANCTION FEES
contained in his memo to the Board of July 12, 1990.
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Reid, to authorize a petition
to pursue sanctions and fees from the Village of Long Grove
per the Illinois Appellate opinion involving Case 2-89-0884
(88MR-674) . Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Details of this subject are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to ILLINOIS BELL
Mr. Balling of July 12, 1990.
There was discussion as to whether or not there should be
any action taken regarding this parcel until Illinois Bell
has made a decision.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to defer Plan Commission
referral for the Illinois Bell Maintenance Facility
(Covington Corporate Center) until a representative from
Illinois Bell is available to appear before the Board.
Trustee Reid requested that staff contact Illinois Bell to
:... discuss the dilemma faced by the Village, and explain why
the Board is requesting that they appear before them.
Trustee O'Malley requested that the planning process for the
developer that was referred to the Plan Commission at the
last meeting also be halted until a decision is made by
Illinois Bell.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 P.M.
Janet . Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY
OF C.Itta , 1990.
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