1988-01-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7287
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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, JANUARY 4, 1988.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:30 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, Kowalski and
Shifrin. Trustee Shields was absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William
Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village
Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Ray Rigsby, Super-
intendent of Public Works; Police Chief McCann; and Brian Rubin,
Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF
of the December 21, 1987 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, MINUTES
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 2 - Kowalski, Shifrin
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Rubin read Warrant #612. Moved by Glover, seconded by WARRANT #612
Marienthal, to approve Warrant #612 in the amount of $377,656.71
authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton reviewed the 1988 Goals for the Village of 1988 GOALS
Buffalo Grove, as outlined in her letter to the Board of
December 31, 1987.
Trustee Marienthal commented on an article in the Chicago RECYCLING
Tribune on December 31, 1987, with regard to the recycling
program in the Village of Woodstock in conjunction with Waste
Management; he asked Mr. Balling to research this as a
possibility for the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the completeion SCHOOL DISTRICT
timetable for the bike path in School District #102. #102 (Bike Path)
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from QUESTIONS FROM
the audience; there were none. THE AUDIENCE
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, stating CONSENT AGENDA
that any member of the audience or the Board could request
that an item be removed for full discussion; there were no
such requests.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION
#88-1, a resolution authorizing the state of investments #88-1
in the Village of Buffalo Grove Sinking Fund Reserve. (Sinking Fund
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Reserve)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Plat of ARBORETUM GOLF
Easement for public utilities for the Arboretum Golf Course. COURSE
The Village Engineer recomutends approval. Upon roll call, (Plat of Easement)
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #88-1, ORDINANCE #88-1
establishing the annual salary of the Village Manager. Upon (Village Manager
roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Salary)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling thanked the Board for their consideration and
President Clayton told Mr. Balling how pleased the Board
is with his performance.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #88-2, ORDINANCE #88-2
establishing deferred compensation for the Village Manager. (Village Manager
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Deferred
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski, Shifrin Compensation)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained the proposed ordinance. Moved by ORDINANCE #88-3
Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #88-3, (Golf Club
establishing Authorizing Appropriations for the Buffalo Appropriation)
Grove Golf Club and Arboretum Golf Course funds for the
period January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1988. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained this request, details of which are 1988 POLICE
contained in Mr. Rigsby's memo to Mr. Balling of December 24, CRUISER FLEET
1987.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to authorize the Village
Manager to waive bids and purchase the 13 squad cars on the
State of Illinois bid letter, at a price not to exceed
$12,133.23 per unit.
Trustee Marienthal asked a question regarding the radios,
which was answered by Mr. Rigsby.
Trustee Glover asked a question regarding rustproofing which
was also answered by Mr. Rigsby.
Trustee Glover amended the motion to include the two add-ons,
with the total expenditure not to exceed $161,631.99; Trustee Reid
seconded the amendment.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the Municipal Campus Expansion project, MUNICIPAL CAMPUS
stating that Mr. Doer and Mr. Ream are in the audience to EXPANSION
answer any questions that the Board might have. The bids
will be distributed almost immediately, and the bid award
will take place in February. Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling
of December 30, 1987 also addresses this subject.
Mr. Ream stated that there has been a great deal of interest
from contractors; they are printing 75 sets of drawings and
are anticipating at least 15 bidders.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Glover, to authorize bidding
on the Municipal Campus Expansion.
At the request of Trustee Kowalski, Mr. Balling reviewed the
bidding process, as well as the protection taken against
cost overruns.
Trustee Shifrin amended the motion to make approval subject
to Village Attorney review of the documents; Trustee Glover
seconded the amendment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the Finance Committee's discussion with VILLAGE REAL
regard to the proposed Village Real Estate Transfer Tax, ESTATE TRANSFER
details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling TAX
of December 29, 1987.
Lengthy discussion ensured as to the pros and cons of this
proposal, including how many other municipalities have such
a tax; the method for determining the anticipated $50,000 -
$75,000 revenue; the care which would have to be taken so as
not to impede the closing process on the home; whether the
burden of payment would rest with the buyer or the seller;
the necessity for proposing a new tax when there is no specific
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need; whether or not this is the best way to broaden the
tax base; the fact that this tax could help in property tax
abatement; the cost and burden of collection; whether or not
a home that changes hands is more costly to the Village than
one which retains one owner; the fact that the impact basically
rests on the residential owner, rather than commercial and
industrial; the tracking between the two counties; and whether
or not the revenue should be placed in the General Fund.
Edward Moore, Executive Vice-President of the Northwest
Suburban Board of Realtors spoke in opposition to the
proposed tax; he stated that he would like to present
information to the Village illustrating the detrimental
effect this tax has had in other communities; he stated that
he would be happy to work with the Finance Committee in
exploring other possibilities for revenue.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal, to have the Finance
Committee consider the information made available by the Northwest
Suburban Board of Realtors and prepare a recommendation regarding
the real estate transfer tax.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Paul Linden, 157 Foxhill Drive, made a presentation to the BUFFALO GROVE
Board regarding parks in the Village, stating that there is PARK PLANNING
a shortage of parks in the area in which he lives. Mr.
Linden referred to Title XIX, suggesting that the value in
Title XIX should be changed from $35,000 to $50,000/acre,
so that there would be more revenue for park development.
Mr. Balling reviewed the history of Title XIX for Mr. Linden.
Mr. Linden referred to a petition from 134 homes in favor of a
park in the area. Mr. Linden stated that Area 6, in which he
lives, has only one useable park, and is asking that the Village
see to it that more parks be installed in that area.
Lengthy discussion took place with regard to whether the
request for more parks should be made to the Village or to the
Park District.
Plan Commissioner Goldspiel stated that park sites should be
noted on the Master Plan, so that all parties involved are
aware of proposed park sites when the parcel goes through
the hearing process. With regard to Area 6, Mr. Goldspiel
suggested that the Village and the Park District and the Plan
Commission identify space for parks, and work toward develop-
ment of same.
President Clayton noted that Busch Commons is still noted on
the Master Plan as a park site, and stated that she would be
in favor of a group of citizens who would want to urge the
Park District to have a referendum to see if the residents of
the Village were willing to buy that 80 acres, which would be a
major park; it would be something which the Park District would
have to do, with the support of the Village and the Plan Commission.
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Trustee Glover pointed out that Mr. Linden, being a member of
the citizens committee, should definitely voice the opinions
which he has voiced tonight at the meetings of that committee.
It was the recommendation that Mr. Linden go directly to the
Park District with his request.
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 9:30 P.M.
Je t jyi
Janet 'M-. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS Wck, DAY
OF , 1988.
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Village President