1987-03-23 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 7084
3/23/87
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MARCH 23, 1987.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:34 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, Reid, Shields, and Kowalski.
Trustee Glover was absent. Also present were: William
Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee
Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brim, Finance
Director; and Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Mr. Balling presented the Certificate of Conformance in CERTIFICATE OF
Financial Reporting, presented by the Governmental Finance CONFORMANCE IN
Officers Association in the United States and Canada to the FINANCIAL
Village. This is the 5th straight year that the Village has REPORTING
received this award.
President Clayton thanked Mr. Balling, and congratulated the
staff on this achievement. Mr. Balling then presented the
Award for Financial Reporting Achievement presented by the
Governmental Finance Officers Association to Mr. Brimm; Mr.
Brimm was congratulated by the Board and the audience.
Mr. Balling stated that, in connection with the Golf Course GOLF COURSE
financing, staff has asked Harris Bank to evaluate existing FINANCING
debt and make a recommendation to the Village as to whether
or not refunding of debt would be warranted. Harris has
studied the alternative and has submitted a proposal to staff,
which Mr. Brimm then summarized. Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling
of March 19, 1987, subject "Proposal to Advance Refund General
Obligation Bonds", also details this recommendation.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal, to direct staff to
continue to investigate and bring back to the Board the
recommendation for refinancing, based upon the information
presented this evening. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - FIORE/ZALE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
President Clayton read from the Notice of Public Hearing which
was published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on February 28, 1987.
President Clayton noted that the Public Hearing was called to
order on March 16, 1987, and continued until tonight, March 23,
1987. President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at
7:43 P.M.
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Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on this subject, noting
that he does not have signatures on the signature page of the
Agreement, although he has been given assurance that signatures
will be forthcoming.
At 7:47 P.M. , President Clayton continued the Public Hearing to
April 6, 1987 at 7:30 P.M.
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
any member of the audience or the Board could request that an AGENDA
item be removed for full discussion; there were no such requests.
Mr. Raysa did point out an addition to be made to Ordinance
#87-28 (Item XI. , A.) : After the third "Whereas" clause on
Page 1, it should read "NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE:"
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #87-28, ORDINANCE #87-28
an ordinance approving a Cook County Highways Hold Harmless (Cook County
Agreement. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Agreement)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to approve the Final Plat FIRST AMERICAN
of Subdivision and the Development Improvement Agreement for BANK
First American Bank. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Final Plat &
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Reid, Shields, Kowalski DIA)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance THE ARBORS AT
Commission recommendation for The Arbors at Fiore, entry and FIORE
Model area, architecture, landscaping and lighting. The (Aesthetics)
Appearance Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic
elements. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance AUTOMOTIVE
Commission recommendation for Automotive Engine Rebuilders ENGINE REBUILDERS
Associated at the Buffalo Grove Commerce Center, architecture/ ASSOCIATED
materials; lighting/landscaping. The Appearance Commission (Aesthetics)
recommends approval of these aesthetic elements. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by O'Reilly, to let bids for the ARBORETUM
construction of the Arboretum Golf Course. Mr. Nugent made a GOLF COURSE
brief statement to the Board. Mr. Balling noted the bidding (Bid Letting)
schedule. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tim Beechick of Hamilton Partners made a presentation to HAMILTON
the Board regarding the approximately 112 acres of property PARTNERS
directly east of the Buffalo Grove Business Park, details of (Lake-Cook/
which are contained in Barbara Dolan's memo to Mr. Balling Weidner)
of March 19, 1987.
In answer to questions from Trustee Kowalski, Mr. Beechick
confirmed that no variations are being requested, and that
Hamilton Partners has a contract to purchase the property.
Mr. Beechick explained the handling of the setback for the
4-story building at the request of Trustee Marienthal; he
also noted some possible users for the property. Trustee
Reid expressed a concern with the 4-story office building,
since the others in the area are 3 stories. Mr. Beechick
stated that their main interest at this time is the restaurant,
but there will be a footprint of the office building on the
plan.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to refer this plan to the
Plan Commission for review. Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE
Session to discuss employment matters. Upon roll call, SESSION
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Glover
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Reilly, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 P.M.
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Jane{tJ{. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS ' � DAY
OF C:t\cu.L , 1987.
Village President