1990-10-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7969
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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, OCTOBER 1, 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, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley and Kahn.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Phil
Versten, Administrative Assistant; Robert Pfeil, Village
Planner; Deputy Fire Chief Weiser; and Joseph Tenerelli,
Village Treasurer.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF
the September 10, 1990 Special Meeting. Upon roll call, MINUTES
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley,
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Kahn, to approve the
minutes of the September 17, 1990 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #678. Moved by Reid, seconded WARRANT #678
by Kahn, to approve Warrant #678 in the amount of
$842,090.97, authorizing payment of Bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
�•/ Motion declared carried.
Trustee Reid asked staff to be sure that minutes from COMMISSION
other Commissions that are included in Board packets are MINUTES
stamped "Draft" if they have not been approved.
Mr. Balling noted that Buffalo Grove has again received SALT INSTITUTE
the Salt Institute Excellence in Storage Award by the Salt AWARD
Institute; he congratulated Mr. Rigsby on this award.
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Mr. Balling reviewed the Northwest Municipal Conference NWMC FRANCHISE
Franchise Research Project, details of which are contained TASK FORCE
in Mr. Brimm's memo to him of September 24, 1990.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to endorse the NWMC
Franchise Research Project study, and to authorize staff
to make the necessary expenditures for the Village of
Buffalo Grove to participate. Upon roll call, Trustees
\*,J voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Weiland WEILAND GREEN-
Greenhouse Property, details of which are contained in Mr. HOUSE
Hruby's memo to him of September 26, 1990.
Trustee O'Malley asked that Health Officer Brian Sheehan
be in attendance at Board Meetings when health issues are
being discussed. Trustee O'Malley also stated that he is
concerned about possible toxic substances on this site.
Mr. Balling reviewed the history of the possible Illinois
Bell maintenance facility (Abbott Construction) .
David Swanson, Illinois Bell Telephone, made a brief
presentation to the Board regarding their efforts on the
site; as of today, IBT has agreed to sign a commitment
agreement and proceed with Mike's site, pending proper
zoning and annexation to the Village of Buffalo Grove;
they have notified the other parties involved that they
are dealing with Mike, and, unless something drastic
happens, that is the site that they are going to proceed
with.
Mr. Balling stated that the site plan being shown is the
one that was referred to the Plan Commission by the Board,
with the greenhouse being to the north.
Mr. Balling stated that the purpose of bringing this to
the Board tonight is that Abbott and IBT have asked to be
re-scheduled at the Plan Commission. President Clayton
asked if there was any objection from the Board to have
this go on to the Plan Commission; there was none.
Trustee O'Malley noted that the two concerns expressed by
the Plan Commission were the road and buffering for the
school.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Busch Road
study; a detailed report is scheduled to be brought before
the Board in mid-October. Based on some of the input
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brought up in meetings with residents, Mr. Balling would
like to authorize the design engineers to proceed with an
additional alternative incorporating some suggestions made
by residents. Since this would be a major change,
approximately $14,000 would be added to the contract, plus
an additional $14,000 in supplemental work. Mr. Balling
reviewed the additional work this would create for the
design engineers.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to authorize staff to
prepare a contract amendment regarding th scope of the
work, the estimated expenditure, and the source of the
funding. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling noted that Constable James Frank from Norfolk, CONSTABLE FRANK
England is visiting with Chief McCann in the Village for
the next 10 days.
PUBLIC HEARING - TRUTH IN TAXATION
President Clayton read the Notice of Public Hearing published in the Daily
Herald on September 20, 1990.
President Clayton opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Brimm made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained
in his memo to Mr. Balling of August 31, 1990.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions or comments from the
public.
In answer to a question from a resident, Mr. Balling explained the tax rate.
Mr. Brimm also reviewed the abatements for the benefit of the audience.
President Clayton asked if there were any other questions form the
audience or the Board; there were none.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8:11 P.M.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, stating CONSENT AGENDA
that 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 Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE
#90-62, formally approving the Zoning Board of Appeals #90-62
variance to the Sign Code for the Cambridge Plaza West (Cambridge
ground sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Plaza West)
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE
#90-63, formally approving the Zoning Board of Appeals #90-63
variance to the Sign Code for the Indeck-Buffalo Grove (B.G. Business
Business Park wall sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted Park)
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to proclaim October PROCLAMATION
7-13, 1990 Fire Prevention Week in Buffalo Grove. Upon (Fire
roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Prevention
Week)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the COVINGTON
Village Engineers recommendation for Final Acceptance - CORPORATE
Covington Corporate Center, Unit 2. Upon roll call, CENTER
Trustees voted as follows: (Final
Acceptance)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the PRITCHETT
Village Engineers recommendation for Final Acceptance - SCHOOL
Pritchett School Addition. Upon roll call, Trustees voted (Final
as follows: Acceptance)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the ROGERS CENTRE
Village Engineers recommendation for Final Acceptance - (Final
Rogers Center. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Acceptance)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the Plat WENDY'S
of Vacation-Wendy's Restaurant for utility easements per RESTAURANT
Village Engineer's review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted (Plat of
as follows: Vacation)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, accept the Village WENDY'S
Engineer's review- Plat of Dedication - Wendy's RESTAURANT
Restaurant, for utility easements. Upon roll call, (Plat of
Trustees voted as follows: Dedication)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the WENDY'S
Development Improvement Agreement - Wendy's Restaurant RESTAURANT
parcel. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (DIA)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to waive water and VERNON TOWNSHIP
sewer system fees payable to the Village for Vernon FACILITIES
Township Facilities. Waiver granted per Section 3.04.010 (Fee Waiver)
of the Municipal Code. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to waive certain ST. MARY'S
fees due to the Village for repairs at St. Mary's Church. CHURCH
Waiver authority granted per Section 3.04.010 of the (Fee Waiver)
Municipal Code. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the QUE PASA
Appearance Commission Recommendation - Que Pasa Mexican (Aesthetics)
Restaurant wall signs. These signs were approved by the
Appearance Commission on September 13, 1990. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the MICHAEL REESE
Appearance Commission Recommendation - Michael Reese HEALTH PLAN
Health Plan Building (Town Center) . This project was BUILDING
reviewed on September 13, 1990 as to architectural/ (Aesthetics)
materials and landscaping/lighting and was approved.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE
#90-64, Calendar 1990 Tax Levy. Details of this ordinance #90-64
are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of (Tax Levy)
September 1, 1990. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Marc Schwartz, attorney, and Ira Rosenberg, Michael Reese THIRD AMENDMENT
HMO, made brief presentations to the Board, details of TOWN CENTER PUD
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of (Michael Reese
September 27, 1990. They then answered questions from the Medical Office)
Board.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #90-65,
Third Amendment to the Town Center Planned Unit
Development (Michael Reese HMO Medical Office) Preliminary
Plan. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed Easement Agreement, MILWAUKEE AVE.
details of which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to CHEVY CHASE
him of September 25, 1990. BUSINESS PARK
(Easement
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Reid, to authorize the Agreement)
Milwaukee Avenue/Chevy Chase East Business Park Easement
Agreement as prepared. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Chief McCann introduced Chief Inspector James visiting
from England, who was welcomed by the Board.
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Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 16-a
DAY OF �� , 1990.
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