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1989-02-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes
7595 2/21/89 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, FEBRUARY 21, 1989 President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:40 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 and Mathias. Trustees Glover and Shifrin were absent. Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; and Deputy Police Chief Voigt. Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the February 6, 1989 Regular Meeting. Trustee Marienthal noted that the words "Moved by" should be inserted at the beginning of the 4th paragraph on Page 7590. Upon roll call vote, Trustees voted on the motion to approve the minutes as corrected: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling read Warrant #639. Moved by Mathias, seconded WARRANT #639 by Reid, to approve Warrant #639 in the amount of $845,843.57, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. President Clayton read and presented a plaque to Mr. UNITED WAY Szymborski on behalf of the staff commending the Village on their contribution to the United Way of Lake County. President Clayton reported on the recent trip to Washington POST OFFICE to talk with the Postmaster General with regard to the need of a postal facility in Buffalo Grove. Trustee Shields commended the staff for the innovative approach that they prepared for this meeting. 7596 2/21/89 President Clayton read Resolution #89-9, congratulating the RESOLUTION #89-9 Twin Grove Junior High School Boys Basketball Team for a (Twin Groves) Perfect Two-Year Record. Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #89-9. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. President Clayton presented the Resolution to David Morris, Scott Grossbauer and Dan Smith; they were congratulated by the audience and the Board. Trustee Mathias stated that he had occasion to watch this team several times, and was very impressed with their spirit and togetherness. Trustee Mathias reported on the PACE Public Hearing held at PACE the Buffalo Grove Village Hall last week for the purpose of acquisition of the Park & Ride facility in the Covington Corporate Center. Trustee Mathias also thanked the Village President for her efforts in this regard. Trustee Marienthal noted that he has received many CABLE TV complaints about the cable service; he wants to impress on the cable company that we expect a high level of quality service; he also noted that residents can't get through to the cable company on the phone, and he stated that, if they need to add more lines, they should do so in order to service their customers. Trustee Reid stated that these concerns have been brought to the attention of the Cable Committee; he stated that concerns and complaints from customers should be documented so that these concerns can be presented to the cable company. Mr. Balling explained the Northwest Municipal Conference NWMC Franchise Research Fund, details of which are contained in (Franchise Research William Grams' memo to the Conference Managers of February Fund) 2, 1989. Moved by Reid, seconded by Shields, that the Village participate in the Northwest Municipal Conference Franchise Research Fund in the amount of approximately $325.00. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. 7597 2/21/89 Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for MANAGEMENT REPORT January, 1989; there were no questions on same. Mr. Balling reported on the delay in the scheduled opening of the golf course full menu food service. Trustee Marienthal commented on the construction report, questioning whether there was some sort of a problem; Mr. Balling explained. Trustee Reid recommended that staff examine the possibilities of continued limited food service after 7:00 P.M. ; Mr. Balling responded to Trustee Reid's request, explaining the limited service, and there was discussion on same. President Clayton noted that a request was received from the FT. SHERIDAN Park District with regard to their support of Ft. Sheridan, and asking for help from the Village; this will be placed on the March 6, 1989 agenda. PUBLIC HEARING - TRIPP SCHOOL/SCHOOL DISTRICT 102 President Clayton read from the Notice of Public Hearing published in the Daily Herald on February 4, 1989. President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 8: 10 P.M. , and then noted the purpose of the Public Hearing. Mr. Balling made a presentation to the Board with regard to the proposal, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of February 15, 1989. Mr. Balling then explained the reasons why action cannot be taken on the ordinances at this meeting. Mr. Raysa pointed out that the Annexation Agreement being discussed is the one dated February 13, 1989; he stated that it will probably be the end of March before the ordinances are ready for passage. Charles Cohen, representing School District 102, stated that the District would probably appreciate the postponement. Bob Kosack, School District 102 Board Member, asked why the zoning cannot be changed on this parcel. President Clayton and Mr. Raysa explained the reason for the zoning. President Clayton asked if there were any questions or comments from from the Board; there were none. President Clayton asked if there were any comments from other agencies or the public; there were none. 7598 2/21/89 At. 8:20 P.M. , President Clayton continued the Public Hearing until March 20, 1989. 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; there were no such requests, however, Mr. Raysa noted a clarification on Item XI. , A. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-20 #89-20, Establishing Authorizing Appropriations for the (Appropriation Village Food Service Operations Fund for the period January Ordinance-Food 1, 1989 through December 31, 1989. Upon roll call, Trustees Service) voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-21 #89-21, Adding Chapter 5.60 to the Code, creating provisions (Going Out of for Going Out of Business Sales. Upon roll call, Trustees Business Sales) voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-22 #89-22, Declaring Certain Well Equipment Surplus Village (Surplus Property) Property. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-23 #89-23, Amending Title 10 of the Code by adding stop signs (Traffic Signs) at various intersections on Buffalo Grove Road and at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Johnson Drive. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve a ARBOR CREEK Development Improvement Agreement - Corum Resubdivision at (DIA) 7599 2/21/89 the Arbor Creek Business Centre. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the Plat ARBOR CREEK of Watermain Easement and a Development Improvement (Easement & DIA) Agreement - Arbor Creek Business Centre Lots 25 and 26. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the Plat CHEVY CHASE of Easement and a Development Improvement Agreement - Chevy BUSINESS PARK Chase Business Park - Warehouse No. 5. Upon roll call, (Plat of Easement Trustees voted as follows: & DIA) AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the OLD FARM VILLAGE Certificate of Final Acceptance and Approval - Old Farm (Final Acceptance) Village Unit 4. The Village Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid to accept the ARBOR CREEK Appearance Commission approval - Arbor Creek Business Centre (Aesthetics) Lot 101 - Leasing Sign. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the CHASE PLAZA Appearance Commission approval - Chase Plaza - Revised Sign (Aesthetics) Criteria. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: 7600 2/21/89 AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the MANCHESTER GREENS Appearance Commission approval - Manchester Greens/Scarsdale (Aesthetics) 1. Architecture/Material 2. Lighting/Landscaping. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the CHEVY CHASE BUSINESS Appearance Commission approval - Chevy Chase Business Park - PARK East, Building #1. (Aesthetics) 1. Architecture/Material 2. Lighting/Landscaping. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the ASBURY DRIVE Appearance Commission approval - Asbury Drive Subdivision (Aesthetics) Lots #5 Office/Warehouse. 1. Architecture/Materials 2. Landscaping/Lighting Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the VILLAGE OF BUFFALO Appearance Commission approval - Village of Buffalo Grove - GROVE Mechanical Equipment Screening for Buffalo Grove Golf Club (Aesthetics) and Police Headquarters. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. 7601 2/21/89 Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the Waiver WAIVER OF FEES of Fee Request - Coin Operated Vending Machines benefiting (National Federatioi the National Federation of the Blind. Upon roll call, of the Blind) Trustees voted as follows AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shields Motion declared carried. Mr. Raysa noted that, on page two of the agreement, "and SEIGLE'S HOME revised 2/16/89" should be added in the third line. CENTER Mr. Balling reviewed the minor change which is being requested, details of which are outlined in Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of February 16, 1989. President Clayton asked that the word "storage" be changed to "seasonal display" on the drawing. Moved by Reid, seconded by Shields, to approve a minor Plan Change and an Agreement between the Village and Seigle's Home & Building Centers concerning the enclosed area. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows AYES: 4 - Reid, Shields, Mathias, President Clayton NAYES: 1 - Marienthal ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Alan Garfield, attorney made a presentation to the Board, SANTUCCI PROPERTY details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of February 15, 1989. Mr. Finkel, hotel architect, reviewed the changes which have been incorporated with regard to the hotel. Mr. Garfield stated that a landscape architect has been engaged; he stated that the hotel/restaurant will be compatible to the shopping center. Mr. Rosenzweig made a presentation showing the changes which have been made to the overall plan since the last meeting. Trustee Reid commended the developer for the changes which they have made to the plan; he asked questions regarding the outlots and the restaurant, which were answered by the developer. Also, in answer to a question from Trustee Reid, Mr. Rosenzweig reviewed the views which each side of the multi-family dwellings will have. Trustee Marienthal asked about the plans for the outlots, stated that he would prefer not to see a bank, and if it were to be fast food, it would have to dealt with very carefully; he still believes that there should be a 7602 2/21/89 reduction in the amount of multi-family units; he does not want to see a negative tax impact on the school district. Mr. Garfield responded to Trustee Marienthal's comments. Trustee Mathias commented on the density; he also asked if a gas station were contemplated, to which Mr. Rosenzweig responded that they have been approached. Trustee Mathias stated that the Plan Commission should look into possible uses for the site. Mr. Garfield discussed the road and the curb cuts; they believe the traffic their center would generate would only necessitate a 3-land road, but they would give a dedication for a 5-lane road. President Clayton polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of the developer pursuing application; "NO" indicates opposition: YES - Marienthal, Reid*, Shields, Mathias** NO - None ABSENT - Glover, Shifrin * There have been some significant improvements ** Subject to the concerns raised tonight Trustee Reid stated that he would like to see the formal application placed on the regular agenda, rather than the Consent Agenda. Mr. Balling made a presentation to the Board with regard to VERNON TOWNSHIP proposed annexation of the Vernon Township Property, details PROPERTY of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to him of February 16, 1989. Mr. Balling stated that Trustee Shifrin indicated that he wanted to see, as a condition of this annexation, additional efforts made to ensure access of the fields to the BGRA and other Park District organizations. Moved by Reid, seconded by Mathias, to refer the Vernon Township Facilities to the Plan Commission. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. Mr. Balling stated that Lexington has dropped their request WINDSOR RIDGE for a variance with regard to Windsor Ridge, as detailed in his memo to the Board of February 21, 1989. 7603 2/21/89 Moved by Mathias, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE MEETING Meeting to discuss land acquisition. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields, Mathias NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Glover, Shifrin Motion declared carried. V 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 9:08 P.M. r _ . Jane . Sirabian, Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS � DAY OF LI ©"-4 1989. Village President