1988-08-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7443
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE
BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL,
AUGUST 1, 1988
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:44 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, Shields,
Shifrin, Mathias.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; Frank Hruby, Director of
Building & Zoning; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Richard
Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Chuck Matt, Deputy Building
Commissioner; and Joseph P. Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
William Brimm, Finance Director, arrived at 9:55 P.M. , and
Carmen Molinaro, Director of Golf Operations, also arrived
later in the meeting.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shields, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES
of the July 11, 1988 Special Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to approve the
minutes of the July 18, 1988 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #626. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #626
seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #626 in the amount of
$814,358.18, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin,
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton honored three citizens who responded to CITIZEN'S AWARDS
emergency situations in an exemplary manner; details of
these situations are contained in Chief McCann's memo to Mr.
Balling of June 30, 1988.
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President Clayton read an account of the actions of David
Epstein; she thanked Mr. Epstein and presented a plaque to
him, after which he was congratulated by the Board and the
audience.
President Clayton then read an account of the actions of
Patrick Hay and Jason Roiter. Patrick Hay was not able to
be present this evening, so a plaque will be sent to him.
President Clayton thanked Jason Roiter and presented a
plaque to him, after which he was congratulated by the Board
and the audience.
President Clayton noted a Certificate of Appreciation to be CERTIFICATE OF
presented to Arnold Witzke for his years of service on the APPRECIATION
Electrical Commission.
President Clayton recognized Deputy Chief Ron Gozdecki for SERVICE AWARD
his 20 years of service to the Village; she presented a gift
to Deputy Chief Gozdecki and he was congratulated by the
audience and the Board.
Trustee Shifrin stated that he had been contacted by a local SCULPTURE DONATION
artisan wishing to donate a substantial size sculpture to
the Town Center facility. President Clayton stated that she
believes the Village Green might be an appropriate place
for this sculpture, and asked Trustee Shifrin to have the
donor get in touch with Mr. Balling.
Trustee Mathias conveyed the thanks of the Superintendent of SCHOOL DISTRICT 102
School District 102 to the Village for their help in getting
the school built on the present site.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Vintage VINTAGE SUBDIVISION
Subdivision buffer fencing, details of which are contained (Fencing)
in Mr. Hruby's memo to Mr. Balling of July 29, 1988. Mr.
Balling wanted the record to show that this fence permit
does not constitute a satisfaction of the buffer landscaping
for the subdivision.
Mr. Balling stated that the recycling bins have arrived and RECYCLING BINS
will be distributed to single-family residences and
townhomes within the next week to ten days; the program will
begin on August 15, 1988. The public information sessions
went well.
Mr. Balling stated that a Petition for Annexation was COMMONWEALTH
received today, along with a proposed Annexation Agreement, EDISON PROPERTY
on the Commonwealth Edison property known as their Aptakisic
Transformer Station.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to refer the Commonwealth
Edison Aptakisic Transformer Station Property to the Plan
Commission for a workshop and Public Hearing. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS FROM THE
audience; there were none. 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. It was requested
that Items XI. A. , B. , and C. be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #88-40
#88-40 Approving an Agreement for a Traffic Signal (Traffic signal-
Improvement at the intersection of Weiland and Aptakisic Busch & Weiland)
Roads. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to approve the Drainage UNIVERSITY COURT
Improvement Easement Agreement at 7 University Court. Upon (Easement Agreement)
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to accept the HIGHLAND POINT SHOP-
Certificate of Final Acceptance and Approval - Highland PING CENTER
Point Shopping Center Units 8 & 9, Busch and Weiland Roads. (Certificate of Final
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Acceptance & Approval
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to approve a Building BUILDING PERMIT
Permit Fee Waiver for Temple Chai Parsonage Addition. Upon WAIVER
roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Temple Chai
parsonage)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Patrick Taylor spoke to the Board regarding Canterbury CANTERBURY FIELDS
Fields. (Billings
Property)
Mr. Balling also commented on the subject, details of which
are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of July 7,
1988 and Mr. Rylko's letter to Mr. Balling of July 28, 1988.
Mr. Taylor then explained why he wishes to eliminate the
ball field on this site.
Park Commissioner Larry Reiner commented on the Park
District's views; he stated that there will never be
organized or association scheduled games on the proposed
site.
After further discussion, it was moved by Glover, seconded
by Mathias to ask staff to redraft this document, including
a restrictive covenant prohibiting organized games and
organized practices, and also to have staff communicate to
the Park District the desire of the Board to reconsider the
southeast basin to provide efficient maintenance of that
along with the northeast detention basin. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton stated that this subject will be back
before the Board at the August 15, 1988 Regular Meeting.
Mr. Balling explained the proposed ordinance, details of INTERGOVERNMENTAL
which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to Mr. Balling of AGREEMENT
July 26, 1988. (Sugar Creek/
Vernon Hills)
Mr. Glover commented on the discussions with Vernon Hills,
and there was further discussion, particularly on the road
alignment.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to defer the
Intergovernmental Agreement until the Village gets an
indication of dedication from Vernon Township on the
right-of-way. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained the proposed resolution, details of RESOLUTION #88-41
which are contained in Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling of (Architectural
July 21, 1988. Agreement-Village
Hall Lower Level)
John Green, architect, made a presentation to the Board,
referring to the Schematic Concept Plan.
Moved by Shields, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution
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#88-41, accepting an Architectural Services Agreement
related to the remodeling of the Lower Level of the Village
Hall. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Larry Freedman, attorney for the developer, introduced SIMS PROPERTY
himself to the Board; he also introduced John Martin,
architect.
Mr. Martin made a presentation to the Board, details of
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
July 27, 1988.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Reid, to refer the Sims
Property, Prairie Road, to the Plan Commission.
Trustee Mathias stated that he would like the Plan
Commission to look at larger sized lots.
Trustee Reid agrees with Trustee Mathias, and we would
prefer to see this come in as an R-2 development; he would
have liked to see another proposal or alternative to this
proposal.
Trustee Glover agreed with the other Trustees, and stated
that he would prefer to see this property come in as R-2.
Trustee Marienthal concurs with the comments just made; he
also would like a reason as to why an agreement cannot be
struck between this developer and Zale with regard to the
detention being off-site; Mr. Freedman and Mr. Kuenkler
responded to Trustee Marienthal's comment.
Trustee Mathias stated that he could possibly approve R-3 if
the lots were larger.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 3 - Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, President Clayton*
Motion defeated.
*President Clayton stated that she votes negatively because
5 votes will be needed to annex the property.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to refer the Sims
Property on Prairie Road to the Plan Commission as R-2
zoning. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 1 - Mathias
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the reports concerning the Buffalo GroveBUFFALO GROVE GOLF
Golf Course Food Service, details of which are contained in COURSE FOOD
his memo to the Board of July 28, 1988, and Mr. Brimm's memo SERVICE
to him of July 26, 1988.
Trustee Shifrin stated that he agrees with Mr. Balling that
this is an excellent opportunity for the Village.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he has a problem with
Technomics, and he does not think they have helped the
Village, and he is not in favor of extending any contract
with Technomics at this point.
After discussion by the Board, it was moved by Reid and
seconded by Glover, to recommend to staff that they
continue to pursue the municipal operation of the food and
golf course and employ a food services manager for the
purposes of preparing the specifics of the final proposal.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the situation with regard to the WOODLANDS/FIORE
restrictive covenants on all lots that are in the Woodlands (Fence Covenant)
Subdivision.
Bob Neilsen representing the Zale Group, presented their
position to the Board.
After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Shifrin, seconded
by Mathias, to direct staff and the Village Attorney to
draft an amendment to the Fence Code with regard to
specifics and recommendations pertaining to lots adjacent to
or abutting, whether partially or wholly, any golf course
property, with regard to specifications, sizes, materials,
etc. and do so forthwith before applications for fences are
received.
After further discussion, Trustees voted as follows on the
motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling stated that he has one application for a fence
on an interior lot.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to confirm that the Board
is not considering prohibiting fencing on the interior lots
of this particular subdivision. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glove, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal, Mathias
Motion declared carried.
Larry Freedman, attorney, introduced Charles Wagner. Mr. MOBIL OIL
Wagner made a presentation to the Board, details of which (Gas Station/Mini-
are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of July 27, Mart)
1988.
Trustee Reid stated that he is not at all impressed with the
plan, specifically the location of the bike path and the
lack of a specific landscaping plan.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Shields, to refer this matter
to the Plan Commission, taking cognizance of Trustee Reid's
comments. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal, Reid
ABSTAIN: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Freedman stated that they will take Trustee Reid's
comments into account.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed change in Title 19, TITLE 19
details of which are contained on Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. (School/Park
Balling of July 28, 1988. Donations)
President Clayton stated that, if the Board does increase
the donation requirement, perhaps the Board would also want
to review how the funds are used.
There was lengthy discussion with regard to if and how the
donation requirement should be increased, with comments from
the Park District Commissioners as well as the Board.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Marienthal, increase the park
donation requirements to $50,000 and the donation
requirement to 15 acres per 1000 residents.
Trustee Glover stated that the Board should be sure that the
price per acre is high enough so that land donation is
encouraged, rather than cash.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he is in favor of the
increase.
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Park District President Karen Larson stated that the Board
should be particularly cognizant of the donation
requirements of the communities closest to us.
Mr. Raysa recommended that, if the donation requirement is
15 acres, there should be some testimony as far as what the
standard is. Park Commissioner Reiner stated that the Park
District will provide the Board with standards issued by the
National Park District Association.
President Clayton stated that it should be kept in mind that
it is the home buyer who is paying for these donations.
There was then discussion as to whether or not there should
be tighter guidelines or restrictions on these donations.
President Clayton stated that the back-up information to
substantiate these figures should be included when this
proposal comes before the Board again.
Trustee Shields stated that he wants to be sure that anyone
wishing to will have an opportunity to speak.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Raysa explained his reason for asking that the proposed ORDINANCE #88-73
ordinance be removed from the Consent Agenda; he then voted (RAFFLES)
some changes to be made.
President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor
of limiting the number of raffles allowed for an organization
to have within one year to two (2) , changing Section
5.09.020; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NO: None
President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor
of language allowing raffles in specific hardship cases to
organizations who have been in existence less than five (5)
years, Section 5.09.030; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NO: None
Mr. Raysa noted several other changes.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance
#88-73, amending Title 5 of the Code as it pertains to
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Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations by addition of
Chapter 5.09 entitled "Raffles" with the changes noted by
the Village Attorney. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #88-74
#88-74, granting a variance from Section 17.32.020 as it (Toahiba)
concerns the location of accessory buildings and structures
at Toshiba America, Inc. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Mathias explained why he asked that this be removed RESLOUTION #88-42
from the Consent Agenda; Mr. Balling answered Trustee (Lake County
Mathias. Transportation Plan)
Trustee Marienthal requested that Mr. Balling go on record
and encourage others to go on written record to bolster the
Route 53 extension northward.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution
#88-42, articulating the Village's position regarding the
Lake County Transportation Plan Development Process. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE MEETING
Meeting to discuss land acquisition. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Mathias, seconded by Marienthal, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
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Ja t M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS JB-1
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