1989-09-11 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 7716
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE
BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL.
SEPTEMBER 11, 1989
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:50 P.M. CALL TO ORDEF
Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President
Clayton; Trustees Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias and
O'Malley. Trustee Shifrin was absent.
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; Frank Hruby, Director of
Building & Zoning; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Fire
Chief Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the APPROVAL OF
minutes of the August 21, 1989 Regular Meeting. Upon roll MINUTES
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley 4
Y
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
ABSTAIN: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #652. Moved by Glover, seconded WARRANT #652
by Reid, to approve Warrant #652 in the amount of
$1,058,587.86, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Marienthal reported on the Finance Committee Meeting FINANCE COMMITTEE
which was held on August 24, 1989, summary minutes of which
are on file in the Clerk's office.
Mr. Brimm then answered questions from the Board, and there
was discussion on the present auditing practices of the
Village.
President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor
of creating an Auditing Committee; "NO" indicated
opposition:
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YES: Marienthal, Mathias, O'Malley
NO: Glover, Reid
ABSENT: Shifrin
President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor
of going out to bid for the auditor for the next fiscal year
ending 4/30/90; "NO" indicates opposition (staying with the
existing auditing firm) :
YES: Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NO: None
ABSENT: Shifrin
President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor
of including Peat Marwick as one of the bidders; "NO"
indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NO: Glover
ABSENT: Shifrin
President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor
of advance refunding; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: None
NO: Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
ABSENT: Shifrin
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, that the Village
Board would be able to recall approximately $1.4 million
on or before May 1, 1990, and that the services of Chapman &
Cutler would be retained as bond counsel. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Further discussion on the Finance Committee meeting and
recommendations followed.
Trustee Mathias inquired about expanding our recycling RECYLING
efforts to include plastics. Mr. Balling responded that
there are informal discussions taking place with regard to
plastic recycling, and Waste Management will make a
presentation to the Board in the near future.
Mr. Balling reviewed the request of the Village of Arlington KENNICOTT AVENUE
Heights with regard to Kennicott Avenue, details of which
are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling of August
24, 1989.
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Trustee Reid stated that he has no reservations with regard
to the disconnection, but he wants to make absolutely sure
that Buffalo Grove has input into the design, lighting,
signals, etc.
Mr. Balling reviewed the temporary closure of Port Clinton PORT CLINTON ROAD
Road, details of which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo (Town Center)
to him of September 7, 1989.
Mr. Balling brought the Baord up to date on the Town Center
Village Green, details of which are contained in Mr. Hruby's
memo to him of September 6, 1989; he reviewed concept
sketches for the Board.
Mr. Balling reviewed the request of Fire Chief Allenspach to DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
add the position of Deputy Fire Chief to the Fire
Department staff; details of this request are contained in
Mr. Ballings memo to the Board of September 1, 1989. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Robert Sherman, Stonebridge, brought the followingitems QUESTIONS FROM
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to the Board's attention: THE AUDIENCE
1. Request that IDOT be requested to erect signs on
Arlington Heights Road near Lake-Cook Road directing
southbound traffic to Route 53.
2. Request reconstruction of the intersection at Weidner/
Crofton/Dundee.
3. Request for a sidewalk along the west side of Old
Arlington Heights Road.
4. Request to align Buffalo Grove Road/Weiland/Route 83 to
enable Cook County traffic to get to he proposed train
station.
5. Request to align Old McHenry Road/Crossings
intersection.
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Request to consider using a community advocate
cilitate televising the Board and Plan Commission
ings.
Ray Charlette asked if there was any news to report with
regard to a post office in Buffalo Grove. President Clayton
stated that hopefully there will be something to report
shortly.
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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. It was requested
that Item XI. , G. , 2. be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to approve RESOLUTION #89-42
Resolution #89-42, Approving an Agreement with Lake County (Traffic Signal)
for a Traffic Signal Improvement at the Intersection of
Prairie And Aptakisic Roads. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to approve RESOLUTION #89-43
Resolution #89-43, approving an Agreement with Lake County (Traffic Signal)
for a Traffic Signal Improvement at the Intersection of
Aptakisic and Buffalo Grove Roads. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to authorize to bid AUTHORIZATION TO
Buffalo Grove Road and Aptakisic Road Traffic Signal BID
Improvement. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Traffic Signal)
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to Approve the FIRST AMERICAN
Certificate of Final Acceptance - First American Bank of BANK
Lake County. The Village Engineer recommends approval. (Final Acceptance)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to Approve the COVINGTON CORPORATE
Certificates of Final Acceptance: Covington Corporate Center CENTER
- Landis Gyr Powers and Spec 33/Tek-Aids. The Village (Final Acceptance)
Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
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AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to accept the B.G. BUSINESS PARK
Appearance Commission Approval: Buffalo Grove Business Park (Aesthetics)
Signage for Buildings 8 and 9 (750 and 600 Lake Cook Road).
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
To accept the Appearance Commission Approval: Town Place TOWN PLACE
Revisions - 1. Lighting/Retaining Wall (Aesthetics)
2. Fence/Landscaping
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to accept the ARBOR CREEK
Appearance Commission Approval: Arbor Creek Business Centre BUSINESS CENTRE
- Signage for Centre I, Lot 101; Centre II, Lot 18 and (Aesthetics)
Klefstad Corporate Offices, Lot 21. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to accept the CARLYLE
Appearance Commission Approval: Carlyle of Buffalo Grove - (Aesthetics)
Street Tree Landscaping. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to accept the FIORE
Appearance Commission Approval: The Woodlands at Fiore, (Aesthetics)
Units 11 and 15 - Model Additions. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to accept the COVINGTON CORPORATE
Appearance Commission Approval: Covington Corporate Center CENTER
Spec Buildings 34, 37 and 51 - Elevations/Materials/ (Aesthetics)
Lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by O'Malley, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-64
#89-64, granting a variance from Section 17.44.060.E.6 of (Zoning - Private
the Zoning Ordinance to accommodate a second wall sign for Lives)
Private Lives at Town Center; details of this ordinance are
contained in Mr. Hruby's memo to Mr. Balling of
September 6, 1989. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Marienthal reviewed Mr. Hruby's memo to Mr. Balling FURNITURE BID
of September 6, 1989. (Municipal Campus)
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to award bid for
Village Hall and Public Service Center furniture as
recommended in Mr. Hruby's memo of September 6, 1989,
subject to the review of the Village Attorney, to
International Business Interiors, Des Plaines, Illinois,
for an amount not to exceed $89,727.00. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Mathias introduced the subject, details of which are REAL ESTATE OPEN
contained in Mr. Hruby's memo to Mr. Balling of August 28, HOUSE SIGNS
1989.
Bill Anderson, speaking on behalf of the realtors, explained
the concerns of realtors with regard to signs. Mr. Anderson
stated that open houses and signs are important to realtors;
he asked that the Village temporarily suspend enforcement of
this particular portion of the sign ordinance; he will be
happy to work with the Village to come up with an acceptable
change to the ordinance; the realtors would like to be able
to put signs on private property at certain times, and they
would request multiple directional signs.
Mr. Balling reviewed the purpose of the sign ordinance.
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President Clayton stated that the Board must make policy
decisions before referring this subject to the ZBA.
Trustee Reid stated that he realizes that directional signs
are needed, but there should be a decision made as to how
many are needed.
The concept of a generic directional sign at major
intersections was introduced, and Trustee Glover thinks that
idea could have possibilities.
After further discussion, it was determined that Mr.
Anderson will work with staff this week, and this subject
will be back on the agenda for action at the September 18,
1989 meeting.
Trustee O'Malley stated that he asked that this item be TOWN PLACE
taken off the agenda because of the change in building
materials; he is concerned with changing the material
because of the appearance, and because of maintenance and
what this would look like over the years.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he shared Trustee O'Malley's
concerns.
Since there is not a representative of the developer
present, it was determined that, since the Board does not
have sufficient information, this item will be put on the
agenda for September 18, 1989 when the developer can be
present.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE MEETING
Meeting to discuss litigation, personnel matters, and land
acquisition. 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 adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 P.M.
Jane Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF , 1989.
Village President