1990-11-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7982
11/5/90
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VILLAGE HALL, NOVEMBER 5, 1990
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:35 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
O'Malley. Trustee Kahn 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; Frank Hruby, Director of Public Works;
Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Brian Sheehan, Health Officer;
Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Raymond Rigsby,
Superintendent of Public Works; and Fire Chief Allenspach.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the APPROVAL OF MINUTES
minutes of the October 15, 1990 Regular Meeting.
It was noted that it was Trustee Mathias who seconded the
motion to approve Ordinance #90-69 on page 7978, as well
as the motion to approve the fee waiver for the Buffalo
Grove Park District Liquor License Application on page
7979.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the amended
motion:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Shifrin
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling read Warrant #680. Moved by Reid, seconded by WARRANT #680
Mathias, to approve Warrant #680 in the amount of
$813,529.98, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton appointed Trustee O'Malley to serve on INDIAN TRAILS
the Indian Trails Public Library committee to study the LIBRARY
needs of the Library in the district; details of this
appointment and committee are contained in President
Clayton's letter to Mr. Lovetere of November 1, 1990.
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President Clayton read a Certificate of Appreciation to TRANSPORTATION
James Jarzab for his service as a Transportation COMMISSION
Commissioner from 1988-1990.
Trustee Marienthal questioned the status of the Greenhouse GREENHOUSE
property on Weiland Road; Mr. Balling responded to Trustee PROPERTY
Marienthal. (Weiland Road)
Trustee Shifrin stated that Buffalo Grove was the first STYROFOAM BAN
community in the northwest suburbs to have curbside
recycling. He noted that McDonald's is eliminating all of
their styrofoam packaging, and suggested that staff look
into the possibility of adopting an ordinance banning the
use of styrofoam containers in the Village.
The Village Clerk reported on the status of Student STUDENT
Government Day, and each of the student participants stood GOVERNMENT DAY
and introduced themselves.
Mr. Balling gave a status report on tree preservation TREE
standards, details of which are contained in Mr. Rigsby's PRESERVATION
memo to him of October 30, 1990.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on Residential RESIDENTIAL
Property Maintenance, details of which are contained in PROPERTY
Mr. Hruby's memo to him of October 29, 1990. MAINTENANCE
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from QUESTIONS FROM
the audience; there were none. THE AUDIENCE
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. It was
requested that Items XI. A. and C. be removed from the
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance HOIST & MONORAIL
Commission Approval - (Award of Bid)
to Award of Bid - Two Ton Electric Hoist and Monorail
System. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance PACE
Commission Approval: PACE Construction Sign at Park/Ride Lot. (Aesthetics)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to accept the GROVE ANIMAL
Appearance Commission approval-Grove Animal Hospital Wall HOSPITAL
Sign. Trustees voted as follows: (Aesthetics)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded Reid, to accept the Appearance WOODLAND
Commission recommendation for Woodland Commons, Highway 22 COMMONS
Temporary Sign/Lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted (Aesthetics)
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to accept the DUNDEE POINT
Appearance Commission recommendation: Dundee Point, Dundee (Aesthetics)
and Buffalo Grove Roads - Revised Sign Criteria. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to accept
the Appearance Commission approval-Mormon R-4/Hoffman MORMON
Homes 1. Architecture/Materials/Colors PROPERTY
2. Landscaping/Lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted HOFFMAN HOMES
as follows: (Aesthetics)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to accept the CORPORATE GROVE
Appearance Commission recomendation: Corporate Grove Lot (Aesthetics)
51 - For Sale Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance GROVE SHOPPING CENTER
Commission approval - (Aesthetics)
Grove Shopping Center - Replacement of Garbage Enclosures.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to accept the B.G. RESERVOIR #7
Appearance Commission approval - Buffalo Grove Water (Aesthetics)
Reservoir #7, LaSalle Lane - 1. Architecture/Materials
2. Landscaping/Lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid to accept the Appearance U.S. POSTAL
Commission approval - FACILITY
U.S. Postal Facility, Checker Road - 1. (Aesthetics)
Architecture/Materials 2. Landscaping/Lighting. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Raysa asked the Board to reverse Item XI.A. and XI.B AGENDA CHANGE
on the agenda.
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE
#90-70, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the #90-70
Village by expanding the Public Sub-District in the Town (Postal
Center. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Facility)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE
#90-71, approving the Fourth Amendment to the Town Center #90-71
P.U.D. Ordinance and a Preliminary Plan for a U.S. Postal (Postal
Facility. Facility)
Mr. Balling made a presentation to the Board, details of
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of November
1, 1990.
Each of the Trustees commented on how exciting it is to be
at this point in the Village's quest for a postal facility
in Buffalo Grove.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling made a presentation to the Board, details of ORDINANCE
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of November #90-72
1, 1990. (Reservoir
No. 7)
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance
#90-72, amending a Special Use Authorization and Approving
a Preliminary Plan in the R-1 (One Family Dwelling)
District for the Reservoir and Pumphouse No. 7 Expansion.
In answer to a question from Trustee Mathias, Mr. Balling
reviewed the other alternatives for this site, which was
done for the record at the Public Hearing, and explained
why this plan was chosen.
Kristen Zeigler, 500 Lyon Drive, reiterated the concerns
of the residents:
1. Property value depreciation
2. Insurance protection in the event of flooding
3. Increased vandalism
4. Construction period inconvenience
5. Safety for neighboring children
Mrs. Zeigler stated that the residents in the area would
prefer that this facility be underground.
Mr. Balling responded to each of Mrs. Zeigler's concerns.
Plan Commissioner Rubin commented on the Plan Commission
discussion.
There was discussion with regard to the pros (aesthetics)
and cons (vandalism, length of time to grow, and
maintenance) of covering the walls with ivy vines; there
was also discussion regarding the Plan Commission's
recommendation to have more trees, and the possibility of
increased vandalism with more trees limiting visibility.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Shifrin, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #90-73
#90-73, approving a Preliminary Plan for the Mormon Church (Mormon R-/
R-4/Hoffman Homes Development, details of which are Hoffman)
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contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of November
1, 1990.
Mr. Raysa clarified the Tree Conservancy District, since
this is the first time this has been done in the Village.
Trustee Mathias stated that he believes that someone other
than the Village should be responsible for the detention
area.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, O'Malley
NAYES: 1 - Mathias
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Mathias, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION
#90-47, objecting to the rezoning of the Herman R. and #90-47
Frances E. Boyd property, 20421 N. Weiland Road in (Rezoning-
unincorporated Lake County, from the NC/UR-2 District to Boyd Property)
the Suburban District; details of this topic are contained
in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of November 1, 1990.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling noted Mr. Hruby's memo to him of October 30, STRATHMORE
1990. SHOPPING CENTER
Mr. Szymborski made a presentation to the Board on this
subject, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.
Balling of October 31, 1990. Lengthy discussion followed.
Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Malley, to accept the
recommendation of the staff with the specification that we
are talking about an 8'high, 3/4" thick, cedar
board-to-board solid fence along the property line, that
the 12'buffer be maintained as an open-space area on
Olsen's property, and that the south fence be allowed to
remain, but the homeowners be given the option of
extending their property to the retaining wall.
Mr. Raysa stated that the Building Department does not
have the authority to ask the judge to mandate that
Norkett build a board-to-board fence.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal, O'Malley
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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Pat Austin, representing Condell Medical Center, CONDELL MEDICAL
introduced herself and the following people to the CENTER
Board: Ken Close, Med-Con Development; Tom O'Connell,
Architict; Ellen Peterson, Physicians Outreach.
Tom O'Connell made a presentation to the Board, details of
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
November 1, 1990.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Reid, to refer the Condell
Medical Center Immediate Care Facility and Doctors Office
Building - Woodlands Commerce Center - Lot 2 (part) to the
Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion decared carried.
Mr. Rigsby reviewed the 1990-91 Snow and Ice Control SNOW & ICE
Services; he then answered questions from the Board. CONTROL PROGRAM
Mr. Brimm reviewed his memo to Mr. Balling of October 16, BUFFALO GROVE
1990 regarding the 1990 Buffalo Grove Days Financial DAYS FINANCIAL
Report. REPORT
Trustee Reid pointed out that the co-chairmen of the
event, Dave Rubenstein and Cheryl Winstead were present,
and he thanked them for the outstanding event that they
provided the Village with this year.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the FY1989-90 Audit Report, details of FY1989-90 AUDIT
which are in his memo to Mr. Balling of October 31, 1990.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the
FY1989-90 Audit. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion decared carried.
Trustee Mathias explained his reasons for wanting this CORRIDOR
item removed from the Consent Agenda; discussion followed. PLANNING
COUNCIL-CENTRAL
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution LAKE COUNTY
#90-48, authorizing the Village to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement creating the Corridor Planning
Council for Central Lake County; details of this
resolution are contained in Mr. Szymborski's memo to Mr.
Balling of November 1, 1990. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Mathias asked for an update on the Tax Increment TIF REPORT
Financing Area; Mr. Balling responded to Trustee Mathias.
�, Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Reid, to accept the Annual
Tax Increment Financing Area Annual Report, details of
which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of
October 29, 1990. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE
Meeting to discuss litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees MEETING
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling introduced April Hattori, the new reporter for APRIL HATTORI
the Countryside newspaper.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 9:55 P.M. EXECUTIVE MEETING
The Executive Meeting terminated at 11:15 P.M. , at which ADJOURNMENT
time, it was moved by Reid, seconded by Shifrin, to
adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
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Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk
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APPROVED BY ME THIS I' t4.
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