1986-11-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7007
11/17/86
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, NOVEMBER 17, 1986
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President Clayton; ROLL CALL
Trustees Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, and Shields. Trustee
Kowalski was absent.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William
Raysa, Village Attorney; William Brimm, Finance Director; Greg
Boysen, Director of Public Works; Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of
Public Works; James Truesdell, Village Planner; Carmen Molinaro,
Director of Golf Operations; and Paul Kochendorfer, Village
Treasurer.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF
ofo the November 3, 1986 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees MINUTES
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of
the November 10, 1986 Special Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #586. Moved by O'Reilly, seconded WARRANT #586
by Glover, to approve Warrant #586 in the amount of $2,955,756.28,
authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton read and presented a Certificate of Commendation CERTIFICATE OF
to Mary Kowieski, thanking her for her many years of service to COMMENDATION
the Village.
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Moved by Reid, seconded by Shields, to pass Resolution #86-75, RESOLUTION
congratulating the Buffalo Grove High School football team on #86-75
their performance thus far, and wishing them well in the State (Buffalo Grove
play-offs. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: High School)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report for MANAGEMENT
October, 1986; there were no questions on same. REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the positive 6-month financial report for the SIX MONTH
Village; Mr. Brimm briefly reviewed same, which is detailed in FINANCIAL
his memo to Mr. Balling of November 12, 1986. REPORT
President Clayton thanked staff for the excellent report.
Mr. Balling noted the Appearance Commission recommendation DOMINION
for the Dominion Subdivision, Lot 2, stating that the approval SUBDIVISION
was given by the Appearance Commission after the deadline for
tonight's agenda; the developer is anxious to proceed, and asks
for Board acceptance of the Appearance Commission recommendation.
Moved by Shields, seconded by Glover, to approve the special
request for concurrence with the Appearance Commission recommendation
of Lot 2 in the Dominion Subdivision. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling noted the request of the developer to be allowed to BUSCH/WEILAND
begin grading on the site, even though the preliminary plan is SHOPPING CENTER
scheduled to be on the December 1, 1986 Consent Agenda.
Mr. Rigsby answered questions from Trustee Glover regarding tree
preservation.
President Clayton asked if there were any objections from the Board
to the advance grading; there were none.
Mr. Balling noted some additional language to be added to the bond TIF DISTRICT
ordinance; the language changes are detailed in Mr. Brimm's memo
to Mr. Balling dated November 17, 1986. Mr. Balling then clarified
the 10-year limit. Mr. Brimm stated that he and Mr. Raysa had
reviewed the language, and were in agreement with same. President
Clayton asked if there were any questions on the proposed language;
there were none.
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PUBLIC HEARING - FIORE PROPERTY
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 7:50 P.M.
President Clayton then read from the Notice of Public Hearing which
was published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on November 1, 1986; she
also noted the purpose of the Public Hearing.
Mr. Zale stated that the project is proceeding, and they need extra
time in order to finish off some of the things that are still in
process.
President Clayton asked if there were any agencies that wished to
make statements; there were none.
Mr. Raysa asked if the Public Hearing could be continued until later
on this evening.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid to continue this Public Hearing to
later this evening. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The Public Hearing was continued at 7:55 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - KLEFSTAD COMPANY
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 7:55 P.M. , and
then read from the Notice of Public Hearing which was published in the
Buffalo Grove Herald on November 1, 1986; she then stated the purpose of
the Public Hearing. Mr. Truesdell's memo to Mr. Balling of 11/12/86
referring to specifics in the Annexation Agreement is on file in the
Clerk's office.
President Clayton then swore in the following witnesses to give testimony:
Janet Johnson, attorney; Bruce Klefstad, President; Steven Christy,
landscape architect; and Walt Erler, engineer.
Janet Johnson noted that the Public Notice includes three parcels of land;
one parcel has been withdrawn and will be submitted separately at a later
date; she also noted a booklet to be submitted as Exhibit 1; which contain
smaller versions of the exhibits to which they will be referring.
Mr. Klefstad stated that the parcel consists of 111 acres to be known
as the Arbor Creek Business Centre, located at Barclay Boulevard and
Aptakisic Road; he briefly described the nature of the development, by
referring to Exhibit D. The property is a total of 111 acres; the land
is presently zoned agricultural in the county, and they are requesting
industrial zoning; the land is to be sold in lots to outside third parties;
all utilities will be underground.
Mr. Christy reviewed the landscape plan, reviewing Exhibit E which had
been distributed; he also described his credentials, stating that he
specializes in the restoration of natural areas.
Janet Johnson reviewed the variations which are being requested; all
of which are detailed in Exhibit F:
(1) Setback requirements.
(2) Wetlands preservation and. restoration.
(3) Landscaping requirements.
(4) Requirements for 100' lot width on the street.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from any agencies,
the Village Board, or the public; there were none.
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Mr. Balling presented clarification to the Board on several items;
he brought up the issue of ownership of the wetlands. Mr. Klefstad
noted that often a municipality will take title to this type of land,
and then lease it to a conservation group. Mr. Klefstad stated that
they would convey this land to the Village at zero cost; he stated
that they would assist the Village in finding a group to care for this
land.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of the
Village taking title to the wildlife area and then conveying it to
an appropriate conservancy group; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NO: None
ABSNET: Kowalski
Mr. Raysa explained why the Public Hearing should be continued, rather
than closed.
Mr. Raysa then reviewed some wording changes in the document.
Mr. Raysa also commented on the possibility of the Village taking
title to the wetlands.
At 8:25 P.M. , President Clayton continued the Public Hearing to
December 1, 1986.
PUBLIC HEARING - FIORE PROPERTY
President Clayton reconvened the Fiore Public Hearing at 8:25 P.M.
Mr. Raysa reviewed the requested language which has been presented.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions or comments with
regard to the Amendment to the Annexation Agreement on the Fiore
Annexation; there were none.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8:28 P.M.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS FROM
audience. Mr. Rob Sherman commented on recent court decisions THE AUDIENCE
in Birmingham, Michigan.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, stating that any CONSENT AGENDA
member of the audience or the Board could request that an item be
removed for full discussion.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to adopt Resolution #86-76, RESOLUTION #86-76
a Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highway by Municipality
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reimbursement of MFT maintenance costs for 1987. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared lared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-68, an ORDINANCE #86-68
Ordinance granting a variance from Section 17.48.O10.F6.b. of (Trammell Crow)
the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance. This ordinance accepts the
landscape program presented by Trammell Crow at the north property
line of the Buffalo Grove Business Park. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to adopt Resolution #86-77, RESOLUTION #86-77
a resolution providing a banking account at the Continental (Bank)
Bank of Buffalo Grove NA. This new account is needed to properly
control proceeds from Buffalo Grove's tax incremental district
(Town Center) . Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to adopt Resolution #86-78, RESOLUTION #86-78
a resolution authorizing Baxter & Woodman to provide inspectional (Baxter & Woodman
services on behalf of the Village of Buffalo Grove for certain agreement)
sanitary sewer construction. This inspectional services agreement
is for sanitary sewer construction in connection with the Fiore
development and per Annexation Agreement is fully reimbursable
from the developer. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to accept the Final Acceptance GROVE SHOPPING
for Grove Shopping Center Traffic Signal. This installation has CENTER TRAFFIC
been constructed and completed to Village specification and is SIGNAL
ready for acceptance. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Final Acceptance)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #86-69
#86-69, amending the Annexation Agreement between the Village (Fiore/Zale)
of Buffalo Grove and Fiore/Zale.
After some discussion with regard to the drafted language, which
Mr. Raysa stated has been accepted, Trustees voted as follows on
the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
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Mr. Balling introduced the FY1987 Department of Golf Operations FY 1987 DEPART-
Program Budget; details of said budget are contained in Mr. MENT OF GOLF
Balling's memo to the Board of November 13, 1986. Mr. Molinaro OPERATIONS BUDGET
then summarized the proposed rate changes in the proposed budget.
Trustee Glover stated that he believes that, in the future, there
should be documentation of the courses to which our rate structures
were compared.
Trustee Glover then asked several questions, which were answered
v by Mr. Molinaro; he suggested that perhaps the rates for non-
resident memberships should be somewhat higher, and asked Mr.
Molinaro to review this suggestion.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that her thoughts are the same as they
have been in previous years, and she thinks that it is a shame
that she, as a non-golfer, has to subsidize other golfers.
Trustee Marienthal echoed some of Trustee Glover's comments with
regard to the non-resident membership fees; he complimented Mr.
Molinaro and his staff on the quality of the golf course. Mr.
Balling then continued to review the budget.
Mr. Marienthal complimented the staff on the revenue/expense
ratio per paid round.
Mr. Robin Weiss commented on the possibility of having a lottery
for Buffalo Grove residents to secure week-end starting times;
there was then staff and Board discussion regarding a lottery
system for starting times for residents.
President Clayton declared a recess from 9:13 P.M. until 9:20 P.M. RECESS
Mr. Balling introduced the presentation of the Central Garage CENTRAL GARAGE
Budget, details of which are contained in his memo to the Board BUDGET
of November 13, 1986.
Mr. Rigsby then presented an overview of the Central Garage
Budget.
There was discussion with regard to the card system for the
gasoline pumps; Trustee Marienthal asked staff to present a cost
comparison between the present system and the card system.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE
Session to discuss litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted SESSION
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
�o/ NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote the motion was unanimously declared carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 9:42 P.M.
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Janet H. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPRO ZD BY ME THIS I5`tk, DAY
OF ._ae,.rr..i2,U , 1986.
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Village President