1989-06-26 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 7678
6/26/89
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, JUNE 26, 1989
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
Clayton, Trustees Marienthal, Glover, Reid and O'Malley.
Trustee Mathias arrived at 7:45 P.M. ; Trustee Shifrin was
absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; Rick
Skelton, Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village
Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory Boysen,
Director of Public Works; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of
Public Works; Frank Hruby, Director of Building & Zoning;
Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Robert Pfeil, Village
Planner; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the APPROVAL OF MINUTES
minutes of the June 5, 1989 Regular Meeting.
Trustee Marienthal asked that the following addition be made
to the first sentence on Page 7675: ", stating that Lake
County should get their head out of the sand."
Upon roll call, Trustees voted on the minutes as corrected:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Shifrin, Mathias
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #648. Moved by Glover, seconded WARRANT #648
by Reid, to approve Warrant #648 in the amount of
$2,563,068.16, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Shifrin, Mathias
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton appointed David Hafft to the Community BLOOD DONOR
Blood Donor Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1991 . COMMISSION
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to concur with President
Clayton's appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
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AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Shifrin, Mathias
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Marienthal commented on letters he received from CABLE TV
residents of Old Farm Village with regard to cable service;
Mr. Szymborski responded to Trustee Marienthal.
Trustee Mathias arrived at this time.
Mr. Balling reported on the inquiry regarding Tent TENT CATERPILLARS
Caterpillars, details of which are contained in Mr. Rigsby's
memo to him of June 20, 1989.
Mr. Balling reported to the Board on the ornamental DUNDEE PARKWAY/
structure at Golfview Terrace and Dundee Parkway, details of GOLFVIEW TERRACE
which are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to him of June 21,
1989.
Trustee Reid suggested that the July 10, 1989 date noted in
the letter be extended due to the holiday week-end; Mr.
Balling stated that he would look for a response by July 15,
1989.
Mr. Balling reported on the Strathmore Shopping Center STRATHMORE SHOPPING
fence, details of which are contained in his memo to the CENTER FENCE
Board of June 21, 1989.
After discussion, it was moved by Glover, seconded by Reid,
to refer the Strathmore Shopping Center fence to the Plan
Commission for review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the recent issue HOUSING/PROPERTY
of housing and property maintenance standards, details of MAINTENANCE
which are contained in his memo to the Board of June 21,
1989.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Glover, to direct the Village
Attorney to prepare an ordinance which would then be
referred to the Plan Commission for Public Hearing for the
purpose of not allowing self-propelled vehicles to be parked
on other than hard surfaces.
Trustee Marienthal asked that staff do a follow-up with the
properties that were not in compliance.
After further discussion, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to ask the Village
Attorney to give the Board his opinion as to whether or not
an ordinance regarding the removal of dead trees on private
property could be proposed.
Trustee Glover stated that the Village also has some trees
that need to be removed.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reported on the Zachar property on University UNIVERSITY DRIVE/
Drive, details of which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo ZACHAR PROPERTY
to him of June 20, 1989.
Mr. Zachar commented on his view of the situation, and Mr.
Balling responded to Mr. Zachar.
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report MANAGEMENT REPORT
for May, 1989; there were no questions on same.
Mr. Balling noted an award to be presented to the Public SAFETY AWARD
Works Department from IRMA for 1988 Safety Awards Program.
President Clayton thanked Mr. Balling, and asked him to
express the Board's appreciation for bringing back this
award.
Mr. Balling noted that the first Regular Board Meeting in FUTURE AGENDA
July will be July 17, 1989, which is the meeting that will
have the informational question and answer period at 7: 15
P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - PETER DAVID PROPERTY
President Clayton read from the Notice of Public Hearing which
was published in the Daily Herald on June 10, 1989.
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at
8:20 P.M. , and noted that Mr. Peter David had requested that
the Public Hearing be continued until July 17, 1989.
President Clayton continued the Public Hearing until
July 17, 1989 at 8:21 P.M.
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Stewart Ravins, a resident of Westchester Estates, brought a WESTCHESTER ESTATES
drainage problem in their area to the Board's attention.
Mr. Kuenkler and Mr. Hruby commented on their findings in
this situation.
Myron Auerbach stated that the developer is not responsive
to the residents, or even the Village.
There was lengthy discussion on how toget the developer to
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cooperate with the residents. It was suggested that Mr.
Morelli meet with staff, letting him know that the Village
expects quality development completed in a timely manner.
President Clayton stated that the Board appreciates the
residents bringing this situation to their attention, and
staff will be working on this, and will have a report at the
next meeting.
In response to a question from Trustee Marienthal, BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
Mr. Kuenkler stated that Buffalo Grove Road will be open as
soon as the signs are done.
A resident asked about the plans for the proposed Water Park1ATER PARK
President Clayton stated that the Park Board would be the
body to talk to with regard to those plans.
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. Mr. Balling
requested that Item XI. I. be deleted.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #89-51, ORDINANCE #89-51
Concerning the Payment of Prevailing Wages for Village (Prevailing Wage)
public works projects. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION 89-35
#89-35, Approving the Conveyance of Real Property to the (Property to
Village of Buffalo Grove Park District, said property being Park District)
Lot 5, Block 3 in Lexington Hills. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to accept Trustee's Deed LEXINGTON HILLS
to Lot 5, Block 3 in Lexington Hills. Upon roll call, (Trustee Deed)
Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved byGlover, seconded byReid, to accept the Special
VINTAGE OUTLOT A
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Warranty Deed to Outlot A in Vintage. Upon roll call, (Warranty Deed)
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to waive Village fees for EMMERICH PARK EAST
the Buffalo Grove Park District's Emmerich East building (Waiver of fees)
addition. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved seconded byReid, to accept the Appearance ov d Glover,
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Commission's approval for Mica Imaging, 801 Asbury Drive - (Aesthetics)
Monument Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance FIRST MIDWEST BANK
Commission's approval for First Midwest Bank - Cash Station (Aesthetics)
Sign addition to existing pylon sign. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance J.B. WINBERRIE'S
Commission's approval for J.B. Winberrie's Patio Remodeling. (Aesthetics)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained the proposed ordinance, details of ORDINANCE #89-52
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of June 22, (3 car garages)
1989.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #89-52,
amending the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance as it concerns
driveways and aprons for three-car garages. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained the proposed ordinance, details of ORDINANCE #89-53
which are contained in Mr. Sylverne's memo to him of June (307 Checker Drive)
21, 1989.
Moved byMathias, seconded byGlover, to pass Ordinance
#89-53, granting a variance from Section 17.32.020.B of the
Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to an easement
encroachment at 307 Checker Drive. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve Final Plat of WINDSOR RIDGE
Subdivision for Windsor Ridge Units 1 and 2. (Units 1 & 2)
A resident stated that there is a spillway requirement on
the south end of this property, and asked that the Board
withhold approval. Mr. Balling responded, stating that this
is actually on the north end of the property (outlot B) .
Details of this situation are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's
memo to Mr. Balling of June 19, 1989.
Trustee Glover amended the motion to be subject to the
conditions outlined in Mr. Kuenkler's June 19, 1989 memo;
Trustee Reid seconded the amendment.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved byO'Malley,
O Malley, seconded by Glover, that Lexington,
pursuant to the Final Plat of Subdivision, be allowed one
week to come into compliance with the item discussed
regarding the spillover, and if they do not complete and
reach an agreement regarding that spillover on the Kelly's
property, which is on the northern end of this property, in
this one week, that the Village Engineer then be empowered
to advise Lexington to stop any further work until that
agreement has been reached and the agreement has been
negotiated and executed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling brought the audience and the Board up to date on HOME CHILD CARE
this subject, details of which are contained in his memo to CENTERS
the Board of June 21, 1989.
After discussion on same, President Clayton noted that those
interested should attend the Plan Commission Workshop on
July 5, 1989.
Mr. Balling reviewed his memo to the Board of June 21, 1989 PARKING RESIDENTIAL
on the subject, stating that staff is looking for direction DISTRICTS
from the Board.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to refer subject to the
Plan Commission, with staff drafting the recommendations for
changing the ordinance. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed his memo to the Board of June 21, 1989 CIRCLE DRIVE
with regard to the Circle Drive sanitary sewer. SANITARY SEWER
Rick Gaines, 130 N. Buffalo Grove Road, stated that the
residents appreciate what the Board has tried to do, but
that the financial burden proposed for the residents is
still too great.
Trustee Mathias stated that he would not be adverse to the
Village helping the residents in some way.
Mr. Balling assured the residents that he will schedule a
meeting with those residents involved dealing only with this
subject.
Trustee Reid stated that Circle Drive is not a unique
situation, and perhaps policy should be set with regard to
this situation.
Trustee Glover asked that staff work with the residents to
find some way of financing the hardship cases.
There were questions from the residents and the Board which
were answered by Mr. Balling.
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Mr. Szymborski reported to the Baord on the findings with TELEVISED
regard to televising Village Board meetings, details of MEETINGS
which are outlined in him memo to Mr. Balling of
June 22, 1989.
Audience and Board discussion followed with regard to the
pros and cons of televising Village meetings.
Randy Jostos, representing the petitioner, made a brief ARLINGTON TOYOTA
presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in
Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of June 22, 1989.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to refer the Arlington
Toyota building additions to the Plan Commission. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Malley, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Janet" 1. Sirabian, Village Clerk
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II APPROVED BY ME THIS �,%t�"?�
DAY OF �GL-t(i , 1989.
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