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1989-01-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7573 1/16/89 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, JANUARY 16, 1989 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 Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, and Mathias. Trustee Glover 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; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Police Chief McCann; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer. Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #637. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #637 seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #637 in the amount of $505,755.83, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None Absent: 1 - Glover Motion declared carried. President Clayton read the proposed resolution. RESOLUTION #89-2 (Sgt. Crimmins) Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal, to pass Resolution #89-2, commending Sgt. John E. Crimmins for his 20 years of service to the Village and extending best wishes in his retirement. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Glover Motion declared carried. Chief McCann came forward, and President Clayton asked him to convey the appreciation of the Village Board to Sgt. Crimmins. Michael Goldberg came forward, and President Clayton read CITIZEN'S and presented a Citizen's Commendation to him. Mr. Goldberg COMMENDATION was congratulated by the audience and the Board, and Mr. and Mrs. Morowitz, whose home was the site of the fire, also thanked Mr. Goldberg for his actions. 7574 1/16/89 President Clayton noted the Northwest Municipal Conference LEGISLATIVE Legislative Breakfast to be held on February 11, 1989 at J5RtAKFAS'r 8:30 A.M. at Allgauer's Restaurant. President Clayton noted that, at their last meeting, the NWMG MEETING Northwest Municipal Conference passed a resolution reaffirming their support for the extension of Route 53. President Clayton also noted that there is a petition available for people to sign if they are in favor of the Route 53 extension. Mr. Balling introduced James Bach, Special Assistance DES PLAINES RIVER Attorney for Lake County, and Martin Galantha, Director of WASTEWATER TREATMENT Public Works for Lake County, to review their planning and FACILITY time frame for the expansion of the Des Plaines River • Wastewater Treatment facility. Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling of January 11, 1989 outlines this subject. Mr. Galantha then made a presentation to the Board with regard to a brief overview as to what the County has been doing these past few years with this facility. In answer to a question from Trustee Shifrin, Mr.Galantha stated that they have made it known for several months that they would require the entire parcel. Mr. Galantha then answered a question from Trustee Marienthal with regard to the participation of Kildeer and Lake Zurich. Mr. Galantha stated that they have not yet had any communication with the school districts because they have not seen any reason to do so at this point. Trustee Reid asked if there was any provision for recapture to the affected agencies for taking 50 acres out of Buffalo Grove's industrial park to provide service to other communities, as well as Buffalo Grove. Mr. Galantha's reply was negative. Mr. McGee, Superintendent of School District 102, brought the Board and the audience up to date as to what the district has given the County and the Village in recent years. Mr. McGee then reviewed the financial impact of the proposed plan on the school district. President Clayton suggested that Mr. McGee contact the appropriate committee of the County Board and make the same presentation to them. President Clayton thanked Mr. Bach and Mr. Galantha for their time tonight. 7575 1/16/89 Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report MANAGEMENT REPORT for December, 1988 and also the Municipal Campus Development Report for December, 1988; there were no questions on same. PUBLIC HEARING - PARKCHESTER ESTATES President Clayton read from the Notice of Public Hearing which appeared in the Daily Herald on December 30, 1988. President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 8: 10 P.M. , and then noted the purpose of the Public Hearing. President Clayton swore in the following witnesses to give testimony: Frank Morelli, Petitioner; Jerome Meister, Attorney; John Green, Architect; Richard Vane, Engineer; and John Martin, Landscape Architect. Mr. Meister then made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of January 11, 1989, and referred to an Aerial/Zoning Map labeled Exhibit 2. Mr. Green made a presentation to the Board, referring to Exhibit 3C, Schematic Site Layout Plan dated May, 1988; Exhibit 3, Site Plan presented to the Board; Exhibit 3A, Current Site Plan dated December 7, 1988; Exhibit 7, Relative Lot Sizes; and Exhibit 3B, Phasing Plan. Mr. Green stated that they are requesting no variations, with the exception of the Enka-Mat. Mr. Vane reviewed Exhibit 6, Engineering Utility and Grading Plan dated December 8, 1988. Mr. Martin reviewed Exhibit 4, Park Landscape Plan dated December 14, 1988. Mr. Meister stated that they have negotiated the Annexation Agreement with staff and they are satisfied with the Agreement and are prepared to proceed with same. President Clayton asked if there were any agencies or groups wishing to comment; there were none. In answer to a question from Trustee Shifrin, Mr. Kuenkler stated that making the lake dry detention would take away from active use. Trustee Shifrin stated that he would want to see the lake area properly screened from the roadway. Park Board President Larson stated that the Park Board has gone over this plan; access has been provided; but they would like to point out that it is still along a major thoroughfare; she thinks that the proposed landscaping is excellent. Trustee Shifrin commended the developer for the thorough presentation. On response to a question from President Clayton, Mrs. larson stated that there is no space for parking, so this will have to be a 7576 1/16/89 community park; she stated that there will only be unscheduled play on these ball fields. Trustee Marienthal complimented the developer on the park site, however, he asked if there could be an access point in the southern area. Mr. Green responded to Trustee Marienthal. Mr. Green referred to Exhibit 6 to answer a question from Trustee Shields regarding the "hammerheads". Trustee Mathias commended the developer for listening to the Board and taking their concerns into consideration. Mark Molinar, a resident of Horatio Gardens, ask why Horatio must be made into a thoroughfare. Mr. Green responded to Mr. Molinar. Mr. Balling answered a question from Mr. Molinar with regard to the construction traffic. Joe Pekovitch, corner of Marie and Margaret, had a question regarding the "hammerhead", which Mr. Green answered by referring to the aerial view. Mr. Meister stated that all Exhibits noted on the list were submitted to the Board in their packets. President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of screening the pond from the road (and having it included as a provision in the Annexation Agreement); "NO" indicates opposition: YES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NO: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Glover Mr. Raysa noted that the Annexation Agreement draft which is before the public and the Board tonight is that Annexation Agreement entitled Parkchester Estates Zaltman/Bugner Property, Weiland Road Annexation Agreement dated January 13, 1989. At 8:56 P.M. , President Clayton continued the Public Hearing until February 6, 1989. President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS FROM audience; there were none. THE 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; there were no such requests. 7577 1/1/689 Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-8 #89-8, Amending Chapter 2.28 of the Code as it pertains to (Fire & Police Fire and Police Commission procedures. Upon roll call, Commission) Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Glover Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-9 #89-9, Establishing a Fiscal Year for the Food Service (Food Service FY) Operations Fund. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Glover Motion declared carried. Moved byMarienthal, seconded byReid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-10 #89-10, Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Village Personal (Disposal of Property. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Surplus Property) AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Glover Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUITON #89-3 #89-3, Authorizing the Opening of a Corporate Checking and (Banking Account- Savings Account for the Village's Food Operations Fund. Food Operations) Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Glover Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #89-4 1 #89-4, Servingas a SuretyBond when Permits are requested Q (Surety Bond) by the Village to do work in the State Rights of Way for the Calendar Year 1989. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Glover Motion declared carried. 7578 1/1/689 Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #89-5 #89-5, Providing for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by (MFT-Pavement Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code. Said Crack Sealing) Resolution authorizes the appropriation of MFT Funds for Pavement Crack Sealing. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Glover Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on this project, RESOLUTION #89-6 details of which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to the (1989 Villagewide Board of January 11, 1989. Street Mainten- ance) Frank Wellwertz, Baxter and Woodman, explained why it was determined that it would not be wise to go with recycling. Mr. Balling stated that staff does concur with the recommendation from Baxter and Woodman. Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to pass Resolution #89-6, providing for improvement by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code and authorizing the appropriation of MFT funds for the 1989 Contractural Street Maintenance Program. Mr. Balling introduced this subject, after which Mr. Kuenkler summarized his findings, details of which are contained in him memo to Mr. Balling of January 6, 1989. Gail Benedetto, 820 Indian Spring, asked if a sign could be TRAFFIC CONTROL installed at Indian Spring and Ivy Hall. REQUEST (Indian Spring) Trustee Marienthal stated that he does not think a STOP sign will work on Indian Spring. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Mathias, to direct staff to prepare ordinances in conjunction with staff recommendation. I I Trustee Mathias also stated that he does not believe a STOP sign will achieve the desired results. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Glover Motion declared carried. President Clayton thanked the residents for bringing this situation to the Board's attention. 7579 1/16/89 Bernard Samotny introduced Bernard Gold, architect, who made CHECKER SQUARE/ a presentation to the Board on subject property, details of VINTAGE COMMER- which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to the Board of CIAL January 11, 1989. Trustee Reid questioned the curb cuts, and stated that he would like to have the traffic engineer look at the plan. Trustee Reid also commented on the parking and the lighting. Trustee Marienthal is also concerned with the number of entrances; he thinks the back of the building must be designed to be harmonious with the single-family homes; he also asked what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Gold stated that they are not in a position to answer the question with regard to hours at this point, but they are aware of the restrictions set forth by the Village. Trustee Shifrin stated that he wants the developer to treat the 25' setback as noted in Mr. Pfeil's memo of January 11 , 1989; he wants particular care to be taken with the landscaping treatment; he wants the architectural style and materials to be compatible with the Town Center and surrounding properties. Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal, to refer Checker Square/Vintage Commercial, Buffalo Grove and Checker Roads, to the Plan Commission for a full plan review, along with all the comments expressed tonight. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Glover Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling introduced the subject and reviewed him memo to FY1989 FOOD & the Board of January 11, 1989. BEVERAGE SERVICE BUDGET/MENU The Budget was then reviewed, and questions from the Board were answered. li Mr. Schwitzer then reviewed the menu recommendation for the Board, and also answered questions from the Board. Mr. Balling then reviewed the timetable for the opening of the restaurant. President Clayton commended the staff for getting the MUNICIPAL SIGN Municipal Sign in working order. 7580 1/16/89 Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned by 9:50 P.M. cla T' 1. Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk v APPROVED BY ME THIS C441, DAY OF �� , 1989 Village President it