1989-06-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7669
6/5/89
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE
OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL
JUNE 5, 1989.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:57 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President
Clayton, Trustees Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
and O'Malley.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney, Lee Szymborski, Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory
Boysen, Director of Public Works; Robert Pfeil, Village
Planner; Carmen Molinaro, Director of Golf Operation; and
Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Mathias, to approve the APPROVAL OF
minutes of the May 22, 1989 Special Meeting. Upon roll MINUTES
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley.
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #647. Moved by Glover, seconded WARRANT #647
by Reid, to approve Warrant #647 in the amount of
$796,245.59, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted Certificates of Appreciation for Dr. CERTIFICATES OF
Mark Ryerson and Fred Case for their years of service on the APPRECIATION
Board of Health and the Plan and Transportation Commissions
respectively.
President Clayton announced that there are several PRAIRIE
environmental groups who have been involved with the prairie
located in the Commonwealth Edison right-of-way near the
railroad tracks. There will be volunteers restoring the
prairie on Sunday morning at 9:00 A.M. , and anyone wishing
to help is welcome.
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Trustee Reid noted a proposed pay/view concept in Cable TV CABLE TV
viewing, and asked for comments and suggestions on same from
the Board.
It was suggested that, in order to prohibit unauthorized
charges, there could be a credit limit, and/or a special
4-digit facility code.
Trustee Marienthal commented on the Village facilities DEDICATION
dedication ceremony, and thanked the staff for all of their CEREMONY
work.
President Clayton agreed, and asked Mr. Balling to express
the Board's appreciation to the staff.
Trustee Shifrin commented on a golf outing he attended at GOLF CLUB
the Buffalo Grove Golf Club, stating that everything was
excellent and urging residents to use the facilities.
Trustee O'Malley asked if there were any plans to televise TELEVISE MEETINGS
Village Board meetings; Mr. Balling responded to Trustee
O'Malley, stating that televising the Village Forums is a
first step toward same.
Trustee Glover stated that he found that the televised HANDICAPPED
Village Forums is disrupting to the meeting. Trustee TRANSPORTATION
O'Malley asked if there is anything taking place with regard
to transportation for the handicapped; President Clayton
replied that there is not.
Trustee O'Malley stated that, after doing a great deal of WORMS
walking this week-end, he noticed that the sidewalks are
covered with worms. Mr. Balling stated that he will have
Public Works look into same.
Trustee O'Malley commented on the ornamental structure on SIGN WALL
Golfview and Dundee, and asked whether they were to be
dismantled. Mr. Balling replied that one was damaged, and
it has been the practice not to restructure them after they
are taken down.
TrusteeMathiasstated that he had viewed some of the homes UNSIGHTLY
where complaints had been received, and stated that he hoped PROPERTIES
that the Village Manager was looking into the problem.
Ballingreviewed hismemo to the Board of June 1 1 8 Mr. 9 9 ARBORETUM GOLF
with regard to the deferred opening of the Arboretum Golf CLUB
Club; there were no questions on same.
Mr. Balling reviewed his memo to the Board of May 31, 1989 WILLOW STREAM
with regard to the expansion of the Willow Stream Park PARK BUILDING
Concession Building, and recommended that this be handled as
a minor change; there were no objections to Mr. Balling's
recommendation.
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Mr. Balling reported to the Board on the completion of BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
Buffalo Grove Road between Route 83 and Sandalwood Drive.
Mr. Balling reported that the Village has won 3 safety SAFETY AWARDS
awards with respect to driving records; he presented the
awards to President Clayton.
IRMA awarded a $1,000 check to the Village in recognition of
these safety awards, and Mr. Balling's recommendation is to
use this money toward the Employee Christmas Party.
President Clayton agreed with Mr. Balling's suggestion;
there were no objections from the Board. President Clayton
asked Mr. Balling to express the appreciation of the Board
to the employees for their outstanding work.
President Clayton reviewed the history of the Lake County LAKE COUNTY SOLID
Solid Waste Management Agency. President Clayton then WASTE MANAGEMENT
introduced Bill Barron and Larry Clark of the Agency.
Mr. Barron then reviewed the Lake County Solid Waste
Management Plan, which is attached to Mr. Balling's memo to
Mr. Szymborski of May 25, 1989. Mr. Clark then reviewed the
components of the Plan.
President Clayton thanked the gentlemen for bringing the
Baord up to date on the Plan.
President Clayton asked is 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 no such
requests.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-41
#89-41, Amending Chapter 2.48 of the Code eliminating the ( Amend Code
need for a notary public's signature on the Village's 2.48)
Economic Disclosure Statement and Conflict of Interest
Disclaimer. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-42
#89-42, Revising and Establishing a Fire Department Mutual (Fire Department
Aid Box Alarm System Agreement. Upon roll call, Trustees Mutual Aid)
voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-48
#89-48, toAmend Title 10 of the Code as it concerns turning (Amend Title 10)
restrictions at the intersection of Lake-Cook Road and the
Town Center Driveway. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYS: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-49
#89-49, Vacating Certain Public Streets and Rights of Way in (Columbian Gardens)
Columbian Gardens Unit #3. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYS: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #89-32
#89-32, Approving an Agreement for the Design and (Traffic Signal-
Construction Engineering Services for the Buffalo Grove BG Road & Aptakisic
Road/Aptakisic Road Traffic Signal Installation. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYS: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #89-33
#89-33, Approving an Agreement Related to Continued (ALS/MIC)
Participation in an Advanced Life Support/Mobile Intensive
Care (ALS/MIC) System. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYS: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton proclaimed the week of June 4-10, 1989 as PROCLAMATION
National Safe Boating Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove (Safe Boating
and urging residents to use safe boating practices. Moved Week)
by Marienthal, seconded by Reid to concur with President
Clayton's Proclamation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYS: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the BUFFALO GROVE
Development Improvement Agreement - Buffalo Grove Commerce COMMERCE CENTER
Center Lot 5. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (DIA)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYS: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the ROGERS COMMERCE
Appearance Commission Approval: Arthur J. Rogers & Co. CENTER
1. Revision of Entrance Monument
2. Tenant Directory Signage (Aesthetics)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the BUFFALO GROVE
Appearance Commission approval: Village of Buffalo Grove VILLAGE HALL
Village Hall - Rooftop Screening Renovation. Upon roll (Aesthetics)
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the MANCHESTER GREENS
Appearance Commission Approval: Manchester Greens, Old (Aesthetics)
Checker Road
1. Monument Signs
2. Guard Houses - Elevations/Materials
3. Recreation Center - Elevations/Materials
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the TOWN PLACE
Appearance Commission Approval: Town Place - (Aesthetics)
1. Condominium Building - Elevations/Materials
2. Gazebos/Brick Wall - Material
3. Signage
4. Landscaping
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the ARBOR CREEK
Appearance Commission Approval: Arbor Creek Business Centre BUSINESS CENTRE
- Lot 1, Klefstad Co. (Aesthetics)
1. Elevations/Materials
2. Lighting
3. Signage
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the CARLYLE
Appearance Commission Approval: Carlyle/Edward Schwartz and (Aesthetics)
Co.
1. Elevations/Materials - Brentwood model
2. Fifth Bedroom Option with Three-car Garages -
Manchester and Whitehall models
3. Revised and Additional Signage
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained the proposed ordinance, details of ORDINANCE #89-50
which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to him of (Stop Signs)
May 25, 1989.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #89-50,
amending Title 10 of the Code as it concerns STOP signs
within the Old Farm Village subdivision. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
MR. Balling reviewed the proposed resolution regarding Lake RESOLUTION #89-34
County's Draft Year 2005 Transportation Plan; he noted that (Transportation
the most glaring omission from the Buffalo Grove's policy is Plan)
no reference to Route 53 being extended.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution
#89-34, regarding the Draft Year 2005 Lake County
Transportation Plan.
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Trustee Marienthal commented on the Plan, stating that Lake
County should get their head out of the sand.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the background of the proposed Circle CIRCLE DRIVE
Drive Sanitary Sewer System, details of which are contained SEWER SYSTEM
in his memo to the Board of May 25, 1989.
Rick Gaines, 130 N. Buffalo Grove Road, distributed a packet
to the Board which was a summary of the monetary impact to
the residents with the proposal by the Village; he then
reviewed the information in this packet.
Terry Grey, 111 Circle Drive, commented on the hardship
these costs would impose on the residents; he would like to
see sewers put into the area, but not at a cost of $16,000;
he would like to see more specific financing figures. Mr.
Balling then commented on some possible financing options.
Trustee Shifrin would like Mr. Raysa to research the
question as to whether this can be "grandfathered" for any
period of time; the homeowners should then be able to opt
for whether or not they wish to participate, understanding
that, if their system should fail at any time in the future,
they could be liable for higher costs.
Trustee Glover stated that he would like to know what
happens if one homeowner's system field fails, and the other
homeowners do not wish to participate, if that homeowner
would be responsible for the entire cost.
After further discussion, President Clayton stated that this
item will be back on the agenda when answers have been
obtained to the questions posed tonight.
Trustee Marienthal reviewed the proposal and the articles PLASTIC/PAPER
which he distributed, details of which are contained in Mr. BAGS
Szymborski's memo to Mr. Balling of June 1, 1989.
After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Marienthal, and
seconded by Reid, to suggest to the food stores that they
give the individual customer a choice of paper or plastic
bags, and strongly recommend that this be put into effect
immediately. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Rhonda Christenson, Continental Cablevision, made a CONTINENTAL
presentation to the Board with regard to Cable Television CABLEVISION
Service to the Woodlands at Fiore; details of this
presentation are contained in Ms. Christenson's letter to
President Clayton of May 22, 1989. Ms. Christenson then
answered questions from the Board.
Trustee Marienthal moved that, if Continental Cablevision
does not market the service to the community this week, the
$500/day fine will be imposed. There was no second to the
motion.
Mr. Rylko made a presentation to the Board with regard to EMMERICH PARK
their request, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's CONSESSION
memo to the Board of June 1, 1989. BUILDING
Trustee Reid stated that he would be violently opposed to a
public address system, since it is in a residential
neighborhood.
Dusty Rhodes stated that he believes this should be
considered a major change, and require a Public Hearing.
Trustee Reid stated that he also believes it is a major
change and should go through the Hearings.
After further discussion, Trustee Reid moved to refer this
to the Plan Commission for plan review. There was no second
to the motion.
Trustee Glover stated that he wants to be sure there is
aesthetically pleasing landscaping in the area.
Trustee Marienthal stated that the Park District expand the
second floor for use as storage space.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to approve the
proposed addition to the Emmerich Park East concession
building, subject to deletion of the public address system.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 1 - Reid
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling introduced the subject, details of which are KNOPF'S
contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of May 31, 1989. SUBDIVISION
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to refer the Knopf's
Subdivision Lots 1 and 2 in Block 2 to the Plan Commission
for review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias,
O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 P.M.
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Jane . Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS Z.6'6C..
DAY OF tc_ScmuL , 1989.
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