1988-05-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7370
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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,
MAY 2, 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
Clayton, Trustees Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields. Trustee
Kowalski was not present, and Trustee Shifrin arrived at
7:47 P.M.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Ray
Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Richard Kuenkler,
Village Engineer; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Tom
Stachura, Health Officer; Police Chief McCann; and Brian
Rubin, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the APPROVAL OF MINUTES
minutes of the April 18, 1988 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Kowalski, Shifrin
ABSTAIN: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Rubin read Warrant #620. Moved by Glover, seconded by WARRANT # 620
Reid, to approve Warrant #620 in the amount of $448,660.01,
authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields,
President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Kowalski, Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton read the proposed resolution recognizing RESOLUTION # 88-21
Trustee Kowalski's accomplishments. (Trustee owalski)
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution
#88-21, commending Trustee Melanie Kowalski for her service
as a Village Trustee. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields,
President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton outlined the procedures in selecting a new TRUSTEE VACANCY
Trustee to fill the vacant position, and noted that Village
residents are encouraged to apply.
Trustee Shifrin arrived at this time.
President Clayton read the proposed resolution.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #88-22
#88-22, commending Gerald Davis for service to the Village (Gerald Davis)
of Buffalo Grove as a member of the Plan Commission,
1978-1988. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton read and presented a Certificate of CERTIFICATES OF
Appreciation to Michael Katz for his service as a Plan APPRECIATION
Commissioner; she also read Certificates of Appreciation for
Brian Owens for service as an Appearance Commissioner,
Michael McCall for service as an Appearance Commissioner, Hy
Reibman for service as a Plan Commissioner, G. William
Phillips for service as a Fire & Police Commissioner, Roger
Lundine for service as a Plan Commissioner, and Barbara Sils
for service as a Plan Commissioner.
President Clayton appointed Martin Silbernik to the APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1989.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to concur with President
Clayton's appointment. Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried. President Clayton thanked Mr.
Silbernik for his willingness to serve the Village.
President Clayton appointed Maureen O'Leary Howard to the PLAN COMMISSION
Plan Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1989. Moved
by Glover, seconded by Reid, to concur with President
Clayton's appointment. Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton appointed Jeff Braiman to the Plan
Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1989. Moved by
Reid, seconded by Glover, to concur with President Clayton's
appointment. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. President Clayton thanked Mr. Braiman for
agreeing to transfer from the ZBA to the Plan Commission.
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President Clayton appointed Michael O'Malley to the Zoning ZONING BOARD OF
Board of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 1989. Moved APPEALS
by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to concur with President
Clayton's appointment. Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried. President Clayton thanked Mr.
O'Malley for agreeing to serve on the ZBA.
President Clayton appointed Bruce Entman to the ZoningBoard
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of Appeals for a term to expire April 30, 1989. Moved by
Glover, seconded by Reid, to concur with President Clayton's
appointment. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. President Clayton also thanked Mr. Entman
for his desire to serve on the ZBA.
President Clayton commented on the increase in the equalized VILLAGE TAXES
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assessed valuation, and the decrease of 17+% in the Village
portion of real estate taxes in Lake County.
President Clayton read a Proclamation declaring the week of PROCLAMATION
May 8-14, 1988 as Municipal Clerks Week in Buffalo Grove.
Mr. Balling reviewed the request of a resident in the WELLINGTON HILLS
Wellington Hills Subdivision for consideration and study for (Fa'rrington Drive)
the extension of Farrington Drive. A traffic study is
contained in a letter from James J. Benes & Associates to
Mr. Boysen dated March 16, 1988, the results of which
indicate that the extension of Farrington Drive is not
warranted.
Mr. Pearson, 608 Harris Drive, commented on the survey, the
danger of the traffic, and the request to have another
survey done in the summertime.
President Clayton stated that there were people living on
Farrington who testified in opposition to the extension of
Farrington.
After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Reid, seconded by
Marienthal, to do another traffic count in late June to note
the effects of the decrease in school traffic and increase
in park traffic, said count to be obtained by using a
counter rather than doing by hand. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling noted the request from the Hoffman Group to ASTOR PLACE ENTRY
remove the Astor Place Entry Monument, details of which are MONUMENT
contained in James Truesdell's (The Hoffman Group, Inc.)
letter to Mr. Balling of April 26, 1988.
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After discussion on the subject, it was moved by Shields,
seconded by Shifrin, to remove the Astor Place entry
monument located at Busch Road and Highland Grove Drive on
the west side and maintain the east side subject to a
relandscaping plan designed by the Village staff which may
or may not recommend retention of same. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling stated that there will be a Special Meeting on FUTURE AGENDA
May 9, 1988, and a meeting on May 16, 1988 to interview
Trustee candidates.
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.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #88-53
#88-53, amending Title 8 of the Code by adapting for the Swimming Pools
Illinois Department of Public Health minimum sanitary
requirements for the design and operation of swimming pools
and bathing beaches. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #88-23
#88-23, approving an engineering service agreement providing (Sanitary Sewer
for sanitary sewer dyed water flooding evaluations. Upon Dyed Water
roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Flooding Evaluation)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #88-24
#88-24 approving an indenture with Commonwealth Edison to Old Farm Village
accommodate the Weiland Road - Old Farm Village sidewalk and Sidewalk & watermain
watermain. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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President Clayton declared the week of May 15-21, 1988 as PROCLAMATION
National Public Works Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to concur with
President Clayton's proclamation. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve the Plat PLAT OF RESUBDIVI-
of Resubdivision - Woodstone Townhouses, Weiland Road, Lots SION
#17 and 18. The Village Engineer recommends approval. Upon (Woodstone Town-
roll call, Trustees voted as follows: houses)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve the Plat PLAT OF SUBDIVISION
of Subdivision and Development Improvement Agreement with (Asbury Drive)
attending conditions - Asbury Drive, Lots 6 and 7. The
Village Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal seconded by Glover, to approve the Final FINAL PLAT & DIA
Plat and Development Improvement Agreement with attending BG Business Park-
conditions - Buffalo Grove Business Park Zierks Furniture Zierks Furniture
Store. The Village Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal seconded by Glover, to approve the Final FINAL PLAT & DIA
Plat and Development Improvement Agreement with attending BG Business Park
conditions - Buffalo Grove Business Park Building 8. The
Village Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve the AUTHORIZATION TO BID
Authorization to Bid - two Type III ambulances. Upon roll Ambulances
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to accept the PolicePOLICE PENSION FUND
Fund Annual Report for FY1987-88. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to accept the Fire FIRE PENSION FUND
Pension Fund Annual Report for FY1987-88. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to accept the COVINGTON CORPORATE
Landis & Gyr Powers, Inc. , Covington Corporate Center ground CENTER
sign. The Appearance Commission recommends approval of this (Aesthetic element)
aesthetic element. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to accept the NORTHLAND PARK
Northland Park - Hoffman Group, Pauline Avenue, (Aesthetic element)
architecture/materials, lighting/landscaping, sales trailer/
parking area, and signage. The Appearance Commission
recommends approval of these aesthetic elements. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shields, seconded by Shifrin, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #88-51
#88-51, establishing authorizing Appropriations for the (Appropriations)
Village for the period May 1, 1988 through April 30,1989,
details of which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr.
Balling of April 8, 1988. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the amendments to the Refuse Service RESOLUTION #88-25
Agreement, details of which are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo (Refuse Services)
to him of April 21, 1988.
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Moved by Shields, seconded by Shifrin, to pass Resolution
#88-25, amending the Residential Scavenger Service contract
between the Village and Buffalo Grove/Wheeling Disposal.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Shifrin stated that the Village should be very proud
of being one of the first communities in the area to
implement this program.
President Clayton suggested that a letter be sent to each
homeowners' association explaining this program to them.
Trustee Reid stated that the resident education for this
program should be completed before June 15, 1988.
Mr. Balling reviewed the situation regarding the purchase of
recycling containers for the new program, stating that staff
is requesting waiver of bids and authority to purchase the
containers, due to time constraints. Trustee Glover stated
that he would like to see bids solicited; there was
discussion on same. The goal is to begin the program by
June 1, 1988.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to solicit bids as
quickly as possible for the recycling containers, said bid
to include subsequent orders for a certain period of time.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of ORDINANCE #88-52
which are contained in Mr. Stachura's memo to him of April (Refuse Service)
21, 1988.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance
#88-52 amending Chapter 8.20 of the Code concerning Garbage
and Waste to accommodate recyclable materials.
Mr. Raysa asked that a Section 7. be inserted stating that
the proposed ordinance be published in pamphlet form.
Trustee Marienthal amended the motion to include Mr. Raysa's
request; Trustee Reid seconded the amendment.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Mr. Balling reviewed the subject, details of which are WELLINGTON HILLS
contained in Mr. Szymborski's memo to Mr. Balling of
April 28, 1988.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to accept the
recommendation regarding the Wellington Hills final
acceptance, subject to the Hoffman Group depositing a $4,000
check to be held in escrow for a period of 6 months. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained the 1988-89 fleet replacement, details FY1988-89 Fleet
of which are contained in Mr. Rigsby's memo to him of REPLACEMENT
April 25, 1988.
Moved by Shields, seconded by Reid, to reject all bids on
the compact 4-door sedans. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shields, seconded by Reid, to authorize purchase
of 4 - 1988 Ford Taurus 4-door sedans from Elmwood Ford
Motors for a cost not to exceed $46,290.00. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to authorize purchase
of 3 - 1988 4x4 Chevrolet Blazers S-10 from Lattof Chevrolet
for a cost not to exceed $39,098.57. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried. Moved by Shields, seconded by
Glover, to authorize purchase of 1 - 1988 Chevrolet Window
Astro Van from Lattof Chevrolet for a cost not to exceed
$12,214.71. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to authorize purchase of
2 - 1988 Ford F350 equipped with a 9' plow and tailgate
spreader from Schmerler Ford for a cost not to exceed
$49,652.00. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to authorize purchase of
1 - 1988 Ford U. 000 equipped with Henke nose plow,
undercarriage plow and tailgate spreader from Schmerler Ford
for a cost not to exceed $53,924.00. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Shields, seconded by Marienthal, to waive bids for
the replacement of 4 unmarked vehicles for investigative use
and authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of 4 used
vehicles from Hertz and/or Avis, the total cost of which is
not to exceed $44,000. The vehicles to be purchased are to
be mid-sized autos equipped with V-6 or V-8 engines, 1987 or
1988 models. Upon roll call, Trustess voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid ,Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Marienthal referred to Mr. Stachura's memo to Mr. MALATHIAN CONCERN
Balling of April 27, 1988. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by
Glover to recommend that the Board adhere to and adopt the
policy outlined in the aforementioned memo. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows.
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Glenn Richmond made a presentation to the Board regarding PEKARA PROPERTY
the Pekara/Kimball-Hill property, details of which are (Kimball-Hill)
contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of April 28,
1988.
Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Marienthal, to refer the
Pekara/Kimball-Hill property, south of the Covington
Corporate Center to the Plan Commission.
Trustee Shifrin asked that the developer contact the
multi-family units surrounding this property; Mr. Richmond
stated that that has been done.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved byGlover, seconded byReid, to authorize biddingfor
the garbage recycling containers. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields,Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
l i Moved by Shifrin, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Janet M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS tC tit DAY
OF Pr , 1988
Village President