1988-07-11 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 7418
7/11/88
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GOROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, JULY 11, 1988
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:38 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 Glover, Shields, Shifrin and Mathias.
Trustees Marienthal and Reid were absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; Ray Rigsby, Superintendent
of Public Works; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Robert
Pfeil, Village Planner; and Joe Tenerelli, Village
Treasurer. William Brimm, Finance Director arrived at
9:40 P.M.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Mathias, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES
of the June 20, 1988 Regular Meeting.
The following corrections were made to the minutes:
Mr. Raysa asked that it be noted that he was not present
at the entire meeting.
On page 7411, it should be noted that Trustee Marienthal
voted negatively on the Golf Course North (Parcel A) .
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the minutes as
corrected:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shifrin, Mathias, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
ABSTAIN: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Mathias, to approve the minutes
of the June 27, 1988 Special Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Glover, Mathias, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
ABSTAIN: 2 - Shields, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #624. Moved by Glover, seconded WARRANT #624
by Mathias, to approve Warrant #624 in the amount of
$1,898,520.28, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton and Earl Sabes explained the Essay Contest TRANSPORTATION
conducted by the Transportation Commission, details of which COMMISSION
are contained in Mrs. Dolan's memo to Mr. Balling of June (Essay Contest)
30, 1988.
Bill Anderson, representing the Chamber of Commerce,
presented the awards to the following students:
St. Mary's School Mike McNamara
Twin Groves School Amanda Starr
Cooper Jr. High School (7th Grade) Aarti Kotak
Cooper Jr. High School (8th Grade) Beth Wertz
Aptakisic School (tie) Kim Hackney, Lisa Yoon
The audience and the Board congratulated the students on
their accomplishments.
President Clayton appointed Michael Samuals and Donald COMMISSION
Hedlund to the Transportation Commission for terms to expire POINTMENTS
April 30, 1989.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shifrin, to concur with
President Clayton's appointments. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton appointed Martin Waitzman to the Fire &
Police Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1989.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shifrin, to concur with
President Clayton's appointment. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton appointed Ronald Lewandowski to the Zoning
Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 1989.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Mathias, to concur with
President Clayton's appointment. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
Trustee Glover reported on the status of the meeting with AGREEMENTS
Vernon Hills on the right-of-way on Port Clinton Road, and (Vernon Hills &
the sanitary sewer for the Sugar Creek Subdivision, details Arlington Heights)
of which are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling
of July 7,, 1988.
After Trustee Glover's comments, President Clayton stated
that she would interpret no comments from the Board as
encouragement for the staff to continue in the same
direction.
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Mr. Balling reported on the request for sanitary sewer
service from McDonald Creek Development Company to be
located in Arlington Heights. This subject is also covered
in Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling of July 7, 1988.
Trustee Glover stated that he wishes to see the Village
Attorney review this to be sure that the Village is on solid
ground so that sanitary sewer guidelines may be enforced.
Trustee Mathias and Transportation Commission Chairman Earl SOO LINE RAILROAD
Sabes reported on progress with regard to the proposed Soo
Line commuter rail service.
Trustee Shields reported on the Buffalo Grove High School BGHS ORCHESTRA
Orchestra trip to Europe, bringing greetings from villages (Europe Trip)
which they visited.
Mr. Balling reported on the financial status of the Buffalo GOLF COURSES
Grove Golf Club and the Arboretum Golf Course for the first (6 month financial
six months of the fiscal year, details of which are Report)
contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of July 5,
1988.
Mr. Balling reported on the Truth in Taxation Law/Tax Levy TAX LEVY
Determination requirement for a Public Hearing, details of
which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to him of July 5,
1988.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shifrin, to accept the
determination that there should be appropriate notations to
appear within the minutes of the Regular Meeting that the
Village will be holding a Public Hearing on the Tax Levy on
August 15, 1988. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - BCS PROPERTIES OFFICE BUILDING
President Clayton noted that this Public Hearing is being continued
from June 20, 1988; she re-opened the Public Hearing at 8: 15 P.M.
Mr. Schwartz stated that the Annexation Agreement in the present form
is acceptable to the developer.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the Board;
there were none.
Mr. Raysa stated that the continued Public Hearing should show that the
6/30/88 draft of the BCS Properties Annexation Agreement is what is
being discussed tonight; he stated that there is one major change to
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the previous draft of the Annexation Agreement, as well as several
minor changes.
President clayton asked if there were any questions from the Board,
any other agencies or the public; there were none.
President Clayton stated that she would keep the Public Hearing open
until the ordinances are acted upon later on in this meeting. The
Public Hearing was continued at 8:18 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL SERVICE AREA #1
President Clayton read from the Notice of Public Hearing published in
the Daily Herald on June 24, 1988; she called the Public Hearing to
order at 8:25 P.M.
Mr. Balling reviewed the property to be included in the Special
Service Area #1 expansion area, details of which are contained in Mr.
Brimm's memo to him of June 24, 1988; he referred to Chevy Chase
Business Park West Plat of Survey.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the Board or
the public; there were none.
At 8:29 P.M. , President Clayton continued the Public Hearing until
such time as the Board acts on the proposed ordinances.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the audience;
there were none.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, stating that any CONSENT AGENDA
member of the audience or the Board could request that an item be
removed for full discussion; there were no such requests.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to accept the Award of AWARD OF BID
Bid for Tractor and Flail Mower. Upon roll call, Trustees (Equipment)
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to accept the CERTIFICATE OF
Certificate of Final Acceptance and Approval for Old Farm FINAL ACCEPTANCE
Village #3, Busch/Weiland Roads. The Village Engineer (Old Farm Village)
recommends approval. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to approve the WELLINGTON HILLS
acceptance of the Wellington Hills outlots from the Hoffman OUTLOTS
Group. The Village Engineer recommends acceptance. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to accept the FIORE #14
Final Plat of Subdivision and Development Improvement (Final Plat of Sub-
Agreement along with attending conditions - Woodlands at division & DIA)
Fiore #14. The Village Engineer recommends approval. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields,Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover to authorize the bid AUTHORIZE BID
for Arboretum Golf Course lighting. Upon roll call, (Arboretum Golf
Trustees voted as follows: Course-lighting)
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to accept the CHEVY CHASE BUSINESS
recommendation of the Appearance Commission for Chevy Chase PARK BUILDING 5
Business Park, Building 5 - elevations/materials, (aesthetics)
landscaping/lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to accept the BENTLY PLACE
recommendation of the Appearance Commission for Bently (aesthetics)
Place, Busch and Weiland Roads - elevations/materials,
landscaping/lighting/ Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton re-opened the Public Hearing at 8:30 P.M. ORDINANCE #88-68
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Shifrin, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #88-68
#88-68, approving an Annexation Agreement with BCS (BCS Properties,
properties - BCS Office Building, Dundee and Buffalo Grove Annexation Agreement)
Roads. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias,
President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Mathias, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #88-69
#88-69, annexing at the BCS Properties to the Village of (BCS Properties,
Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Annexation)
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shifrin, Shields, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
MOtion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Mathias, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #88-70
#88-70, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the (BCS Properties,
Village of Buffalo Grove as it concerns BCS Properties. Zoning)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shifrin, Shields, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8:32 P.M.
President Clayton re-opened the Public Hearing at 8:33 P.M. CHEVY CHASE/
JUHNSON WEST PARCEL
Moved by Glover, seconded by Mathias, to pass Ordinance (SS Area #1)
#88-71, enlarging Special Service Area #1 into Chevy Chase/
Johnson West parcel. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
YES: 4 - Glover, Shifrin, Shields, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8:34 P.M.
Patrick Taylor, President of Dartmoor Homes, introduced CANTERBURY FIELDS
himself, Rick Brubaker, land planner, and Dave Stromberg, (Billings Property)
engineer, to the Board; he distributed some brochures of
their product to the Board, which he also reviewed.
Mr. Brubaker made a presentation to the Board, details of
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
July 7, 1988.Lengthy discussion took place with regard to
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the proposed park area; the possibility of having a
homeowners' association; and comments from Mr. Raysa with
regard to the proposed PUD ordinance.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Mathias, to defer the
Canterbury Fields PUD until the next meeting, when there
will have been discussion with the Park District and there
will be a report from them. Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained the proposed resolution. RESOLUTION #88-37
(B.G. Commons)
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shifrin, to pass Resolution
#88-37, approving conveyance of Lots 9000, 9001, 9002 in
Buffalo Grove Commons Unit One, and Lots 9003, 9005 and
9006 in Buffalo Grove Commons Unit Two to the Buffalo Grove
Park District. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shields, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #88-38
#88-38, authorizing a change of signators for the Village of (Fire Pension Fund)
Buffalo Grove Fire Pension Fund Savings Account. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shield, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shields, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #88-39
#88-39, authorizing a change of authorized signators for the (Police Pension Fund)
Village of Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund Savings
Account. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shield, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Wellington WELLINGTON HILLS
Hills traffic study, details of which are contained in his (Traffic Study)
memo to the Board of July 7, 1988.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shifrin, to concur with staff's
report of July 7, 1988. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
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President Clayton introduced Martin Buehler, Director of LAKE COUNTY TRANS-
Transportation for the County of Lake. PORTATION PLAN
Mr. Buehler made a presentation to the Board, and reviewed
the four sets of alternative transportation plans, stating
that the County would like to have input from the Village
within the next couple of weeks regarding these plans. Mr.
Buehler stated that the Village could "pick and choose" from
each of the plans, and not necessarily have to accept the
entire plan.
President Clayton thanked Mr. Buehler for his presentation,
and stated that the Village would be contacting him with its
recommendation.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposal to place the vehicle VEHICLE STICKERS
sticker charge on the Property Tax Levy; details of this
proposal are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of
July 5, 1988.
Mr. Brimm arrived at this time.
Lengthy discussion took place with regard to the pros and
cons of this proposal. The main points in opposition to
this proposal were the fact that it would put a burden on
the senior citizen; the claim that the number of automobiles
at a residence is not always in proportion to the assessed
valuation of the home; and that belief that the vehicle
sticker fee should be a user fee.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shifrin, to continue with the
vehicle tax through the sale of vehicle stickers for the
upcoming year. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Shield, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
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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 10:07 P.M.
Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS i DAY OF C,.� , 1988
Village President