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1989-12-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7784 12/18/89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, DECEMBER 18, 1989 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, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, and O'Malley. Trustees Mathias arrived at 7:40 P.M. 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; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Chuck Matt, Deputy Building Commissioner; Fire Chief Allenspach; Police Chief McCann; Carmen Molinaro, Director of Golf Operations; Joe Schwister, Food and Bar Manager; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #659. Moved by Glover, seconded WARRANT #659 by Reid, to approve Warrant #659 in the amount of $2,979,505.44, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover Reid, Shifrin, O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Mathias Motion declared carried. President Clayton appointed David Rubenstein and Cheryl BUFFALO GROVE DAYS Winstead as co-chairmen of the 1990 Buffalo Grove Days COMMITTEE Committee. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to concur with President Clayton's appointments. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. Trustee Marienthal noted a serious accident which took place APTAKISIC/BUFFALO yesterday at Aptakisic and Buffalo Grove Roads; he talked to GROVE ROADS Lake County Board Member O'Reilly with regard to speeding up the installation of a traffic signal at that intersection, and also the signal on Route 22. Mrs. O'Reilly stated that this subject would be discussed at the Lake County Board meeting on Wednesday. Trustee Mathias arrived at this time. Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the progress to date, stating that there is an opportunity to get temporary signalization if the Village is willing to participate with an amount of up to $5,000. 7785 12/18/89 Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to participate in temporary signalization at Aptakisic and Buffalo Grove Roads for one-half up to $5,000. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling commented on the status of the signal at Route 22. Trustee Mathias commented on the recent vandalism at the JEWISH COMMUNITY Jacob Duman Community Center, and thanked the Police and CENTER Fire Departments, The Village President and the clergy in the community for their response in this situation. President Clayton recognized Joe Rowland, Henry Garrett and VILLAGE EMPLOYEE George Dixon for reaching 20 years of service with the YEARS OF SERVICE Village of Buffalo Grove. President Clayton and the audience congratulated them, as President Clayton presented them each with a plaque and a gift certificate. Mr. Boysen also congratulated them for their dedication to the Village. Fire and Police Commissioner Harvey Morowitz commented, and FIRE LT. SWEARING-IN then swore in Larry Andres as Fire Lieutenant. Lt. Andres was then congratulated by the audience and the Board. PUBLIC HEARING - GOLF AND FOOD SERVICES BUDGETS President Clayton read from the Notice of Public Hearing dated December 8, 1989, after which she called the Public Hearing to order at 7:56 P.M. Mr. Brimm reviewed the Appropriation Ordinance for the Buffalo Grove Golf Club and Arboretum Golf Course Funds, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of December 11, 1989. President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the audience; there were none. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution #89-64, adopting the Fiscal 1990 Program Budgets for the Buffalo Grove Golf Club, Arboretum Golf Course and Food Service Operations. Trustee Marienthal suggested increasing the rate structure on the 18-hole and 9-hole rate by an additional $. 50. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to amend the motion to change the Jr. and Sr. 18-hole and 9-hole schedule for non-residents to $9.50 and $7.00. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the amendment: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, O'Malley Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0- None Motion declared carried. 7786 12/18/89 Trustee Reid stated that, although the fees have been changed, he does not see it reflected in the budget. Mr. Balling and Mr. Molinaro responded to Trustee Reid. Mr. Raysa noted some date changes to be incorporated into the proposed resolution. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 2 - Reid, O'Malley Motion declared carried. President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8:08 P.M. Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Hamilton 600 LAKE COOK SIGN Partners sign at 600 Lake-Cook Road, stating that they have decided to go back to the originally approved sign. Harry Wells, Omni Youth Services, made a presentation to the OMNI Board regarding their move to Buffalo Grove, and reviewed the new facility. Mr. Wells distributed a letter to President Clayton dated October 26, 1989. Mr. Wells then stated that, because of the extensive rennovation necessary in the new quarters, they would like to ask the Village for a one-time $15,000 donation to help with this rennovation. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to include a $15,000 expenditure for rennovation of Omni Youth Services in the 1991 budget. Chief McCann commented on the services provided by Omni, stating that referrals have increased in the past two or three years. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, O'Malley Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Truck Access BUSCH/DEERFIELD Route on Busch/Deerfield Parkway. PARKWAY Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report MANAGEMENT ROPORT for November, 1989. Trustee Mathias asked about the case with regard to the resident on Forest Place. Mr. Raysa commented, and stated that the case will come up again December 21, 1989. 7787 12/18/89 Trustee Marienthal asked for an update with regard to property management at the four shopping centers where the fences are in need of repair; a report will be forthcoming. Mr. Balling stated that a request has been received from SCHOOL DISTRICT #96 School District #96 for waiver of fees for their building in Ivy Hall. Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to waive fees for School District #96. Upon roll call Trusteed voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, O'Malley, Shifrin Mathias NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling reported on the Public Works project with regard CHRISTMAS TREE to Christmas Tree pick-up during the week of January 8, PICK-UP 1990. The chips will then be stored for resident use in the spring. There was no objection from the Board to this project. Robin Weiss stated that the Village should look into CABLE COMPANY bringing in another cable company to compete so as to provide better rates and quality service. President Clayton noted that there are 18 bills in Congress regarding cable. Mr. Szymborski also commented on the cable status. Trustee Reid stated that, although there are some problems with the franchise in Buffalo Grove, our service is far superior to the other franchises in the suburbs. Bob Meale, a resident of Rose Court, commented on the GARBAGE PICK-UP proposed third garbage pick-up per week for recyclable materials. Mr. Meale also stated that he would recommend use of the bags, which would spread the cost out more evenly to the user. President Clayton stated that this topic will be discussed fully later on in the meeting. Greg Bastiana stated a complaint with regard to the VEHICLE STICKERS placement of the Village vehicle sticker in the lower left-hand corner of the windshield, since he believes it is dangerous and could cause an accident. President Clayton stated that staff would investigate and evaluate this item. President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated CONSENT AGENDA that any member of the audience or the Board could request that an item be removed for full discussion. It was 7788 12/18/89 requested that items XI. , A. and I. be removed from the Consent Agenda. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to pass Resolution No. RESOLUTION #89-60 89-60 Serving as a Surety Bond when State Rights of Way (Surety Bond) Permits are requested by the Village. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to pass Resolution No. RESOLUTION #89-61 89-61 Appointing the American National Bank and Trust (Paying Agent) Company of Chicago as Paying Agent for the Village's Waterworks and Sewerage Refunding Revenue Bonds, Dated October 1, 1970. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to pass Resolution No. RESOLUTION #89-62 89-62 For Maintenance of Streets and Highways by (Street Crack Seal- Municipality under the IL Highway Code allowing for the 1990 ing Program) Street Crack Sealing Program. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to approve the Certificate BUFFALO GROVE of Final Acceptance and Approval - Buffalo Grove Commerce COMMERCE CTR. #28 Center, Lot 28. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows: (Final Acceptance & Approval) AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to approve the Certificate LOU MALNATI'S of Final Acceptance and Approval - Lou Malnati's. Upon roll (Final Acceptance call Trustees voted as follows: & Approval) AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 7789 12/18/89 Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to approve the Certificate LEJARDIN TOWN of Final Acceptance and Approval and contingencies - HOMES LeJardin Townhomes. Upon roll call Trustees voted as (Final Acceptance & follows: Approval) AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to approve the Certificate BUFFALO GROVE of Final Acceptance and Approval - Buffalo Grove Business BUSINESS PARK #6 Park Building #6. Upon roll call Trustees voted as (Final Acceptance follows: & Approval) AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to approve the Certificate FEDERAL EXPRESS of Final Acceptance and Approval - Federal Express. Upon (Final Acceptance roll call Trustees voted as follows: & Approval) AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to Accept the Arbitrage ARBITRAGE CERTIF- Certification Reports for the Tax Increment Allocation ICATION REPORT Revenue Bond Series A and the Village's General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 1987. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to approve the Fee Waiver NORTHWEST SUBURBAN for Raffle License for Northwest Suburban Jewish Community JEWISH COMMUNITY Center. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows: CENTER (Waiver of Fees) AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance CANTERBURY FIELDS Commission Approval: Canterbury Fields Marketing Entrance (Aesthetics) Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 7790 12/18/89 AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance CHERBOURG Commission Approval: Cherbourg Marketing Sign 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 Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance WOODLANDS AT FIORE Commission Approval: The Woodlands at Fiore Marketing Sign. (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 Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance FIORE-DOUBLE TREE Commission Approval: Double Tree/Zale Marketing Sign. Upon (Aesthetics) roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance CHEVY CHASE BUSINESS Commission Approval: Chevy Chase Business Park West PARK WEST Entrance Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Aesthetics) AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance CHEVY CHASE BUSINESS Commission Approval: Chevy Chase Business Park East Leasing PARK WEST Signs for 41,570 and 56,900 sq. ft. buildings. Upon roll (Aesthetics) call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Li 7791 12/18/89 Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance BUFFALO GROVE Commission Approval: Buffalo Grove Business Park - BUSINESS PARK Additional Address Numerals. Upon roll call, Trustees voted (Aesthetics) as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance BUFFALO GROVE Commission Approval: Buffalo Grove Business Park - BUSINESS PARK Directional Signs for 600/650 Lake Cook Road. Upon roll (Aesthetics) call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Brimm distributed a letter from Speer Financial to ORDINANCE #89-109 President Clayton; he also commented on the bid opening on (Bonds) the bonds which took place this afternoon. Details of this issue are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of December 14, 1989. Mr. Shifrin commended Mr. Brimm and the staff for the sound financial management of the Village. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #89-109 providing for the issue of $4 Million General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 1989 of the Village and for the levy and collection of a Direct Annual Tax for the payment of the Principal of and Interest on Said Bonds. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Trustee Mathias stated that he is very disappointed with the REAL ESTATE SIGNS proposed ordinance, and stated that perhaps the matter should be referred to the ZBA for consideration. Mr. Balling explained the options in drafting the ordinance; details of the proposed ordinance are contained in Mr. Szymborski's memo to Mr. Balling of December 15, 1989. Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #89-110, amending Title 14 - Signs - of the Code. 7792 12/18/89 After lengthy discussion, Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 2 - Glover, Reid NAYES 4 - Marienthal, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley Motion defeated. Moved by Mathias, seconded by O'Malley, to direct staff to come back with an ordinance that will fine-tune our existing ordinance to permit off-premise signs for open houses. Trustee Mathias stated he would like to see the same kind of restrictions as in the present code with regard to week-ends, and he would like to see some restrictions on size, and possibly the number of signs. After further discussion, Trustees voted as follows on the motion. AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling introduced this subject to the Board, reviewing YARDWASTE DISPOSAL Mr. Szymborski's memo to the Board of December 14, 1989. Tom Mazzenga, Buffalo Grove/Wheeling Disposal, made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of December 8, 1989. Trustee Shifrin stated that he has, in the past, been in opposition to a reduction in the amount of service, however, he thinks that Option #1 in Mr. Szymborski's memo is a possibility; he would like to have a survey conducted in the Village. Trustee Reid stated that he also would like a survey, but only including Options #1 and #2 in Mr. Szymborski's memo. Mr. Mazzenga reviewed the possibilities for the recycling of plastics. Mr. Mazzenga stated that, since there will be a change in service, they would like to again address the Holiday schedule, stating that they would like to make up holidays, rather than eliminating them. Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Mathias, that the community be surveyed in a scientific fashion, choosing between Options #1 and #2 in Mr. Szymborski's memo of December 14, 1989. Mr. Balling explained the method in which the survey will be conducted. 7793 12/18/89 President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of including plastics in the survey; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Marienthal, Glover, Mathias, O'Malley NO: Reid, Shifrin President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of including the question of placing the cost of refuse collection on real estate tax bills; "NO" indicates opposition: YES: Mathias, O'Malley NO: Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the main motion, which would be including Options #1 and #2, as well as the question of plastics, in the survey: AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Berry stated that Waste Management will be willing to split the cost of the survey with the Village. Mr. Balling requested consideration of Waste Management's request for a one-year extension of their contract. Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to extend the contract with Buffalo Grove/Wheeling Disposal for one year. 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 Glover, to retain the firm MUNICIPAL AUDITING of Friedman, Eisenstein, Raemer and Schwartz for the SERVICES purposes of financial auditing services for the fiscal years beginning April 30, 1990 and ending April 30, 1993, for a total fee not to exceed $100,200. Discussion took place with regard to the pros and cons of changing auditing firms; details of this recommendation are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of December 5, 1989. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, President Clayton NAYES: 3 - Shifrin, Mathias, O'Malley Motion declared carried. 7794 12/18/89 Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed referral, details of ZONING ORDINANCE which are contained in his memo to the Board of December 7, 1989. Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to refer the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow a Sky Bridge to the Plan Commission. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to defer the proposed RAILROAD CROSSING resolution approving the Wisconsin Central Ltd. Bike Path Pedestrian Crossing Agreement (Busch Parkway), details of which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to Mr. Balling of December 8, 1989. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to defer the approval of ZIERK'S FURNITURE Certificate of Final Acceptance and Approval for Zierk's Furniture Store until the improvements have been completed. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE MEETING Meeting to discuss Employment Matters. 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 adjourn the ADJOURNMENT meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Janet M. Sirabian, Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF , 1965. ViTlage President , 'I: