1987-04-06 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 7087
4/6/87
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, APRIL 6, 1987.
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 Kowalski.
Trustee Shields arrived at 9:20 P.M. Also present were:
William Balling, Village Manager, William Raysa, Village
Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William
Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public
Works; Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Richard
Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Police Chief McCann; Carmen Molinaro,
Director of Golf Operations; and Paul Kochendorfer, Village
Treasurer.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF
the March 16, 1987 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees MINUTES
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
ABSTAIN: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes
of the March 23, 1987 Special Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #595. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #595
seconded by Glover, to approve Warrant #595 in the amount of
$644,944.64, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Glover stated that he has recently become aware of SENIOR
the fact that the needs of the senior citizens in the commun- COMMISSION
ity are not being addressed sufficiently, and that the number
of senior citizens in Buffalo Grove is growing rapidly.
Trustee Glover stated that some of the needs which need to be
addressed are housing, land planning, transportation, communication,
medical, education, and assessment of the senior needs in the
community.
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Trustee Glover asked that a Senior Commission be created, and
he would like staff to develop a recommended structure for this
Commission, and would like this topic to be placed as an item on
a future agenda. There was no objection from any other Board
member on this suggestion.
Mr. Balling stated that the official canvass of the votes of FUTURE AGENDA
the April 7, 1987 election will be held in the Conference
Room on April 13, 1987 at 4:30 P.M.
The inauguration of the newly elected Board will take place on
April 20, 1987 at 7:30 P.M.
There will be a Special Meeting on April 27, 1987.
The Village Clerk introduced Robyn Holtzman and Michelle STUDENT
Hoffman, Student Government Day participants from Twin Grove GOVERNMENT DAY
Schools, who gave a report on what their school has done with
their share of the money allotted by the Board for Student
Government Day activities.
PUBLIC HEARING - FIORE/ZALE
President Clayton noted that Notice of Public Hearing was
published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on February 28, 1987,
noting that the Hearing has been previously called to order and
continued. President Clayton then read from the Notice of Public
Hearing, and asked Mr. Balling to explain Paragraph 34.
Mr. Balling explained that Paragraph 34 of the Annexation Agreement
granted certain disconnection rights to one of the properties
covered by the Agreement. The Amendment being considered tonight
deletes Paragraph 34, and eliminates the owner's right to dis-
connection. The previous times that this Hearing was called to
order, the owner had not executed his portion of the Agreement;
copies of the original executed Annexation Agreement Amendment
are in the possession of the Village Clerk.
In answer to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Balling explained
the roles of the owners of this property.
President Clayton asked if there were any other questions from the
Board; there were none.
President Clayton asked if there were any agencies or groups wishing
to give testimony; there were none.
President Clayton continued the Public Hearing until later on in
this meeting when the full Board is present.
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 AGENDA
any member of the audience or the Board could request that an
item be removed for full discussion. Mr. Balling stated that
Items XI. , E. through XI. , K. be removed from the Consent Agenda,
and he stated that there are multiple Plats of Dedication on Item XI. ,0.
(It is noted further on in the Minutes that Items XI. , F. through
XI. , L are the correct items to be removed, rather than E. through
K. as noted above.)
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Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #87-29
#87-29, an Ordinance amending Title 16 of the Code, revisions (Development
to the Development Ordinance. Upon roll call, Trustees Ordinance
voted as follows: Revisions)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #87-30
#87-30, an Ordinance allowing the recoupment of certain (Recoupment)
watermain construction advances by First American Bank
of Lake County. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #87-31
#87-31, an Ordinance amending Title 18 of the Code regarding (Title 18 -
floodplains. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: floodplains)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve Resolution RESOLUTION
#87-12, a resolution approving a design engineering services #87-12
agreement for the 1987 Village-wide contractual street main- (Village-wide
tenance project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: contractual
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski street main-
NAYES: 0 - None tenance project)
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve Resolution RESOLUTION
#87-13, a resolution waiving a quit claim reverter clause #87-13
on Lot 9006 of the Prairie School Site. Upon roll call, (Quit Claim Deed -
Trustees voted as follows: Prairie School)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton proclaimed the month of April as Cancer PROCLAMATION
Control Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Moved by (Cancer Control
Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to concur with President Month)
Clayton's proclamation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to accept the AMERICAN RED
Statement of Understanding for the American Red Cross. CROSS
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Statement of
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski Understanding)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the Plats B. G. ROAD
of Dedication for Buffalo Grove Road through the Fiore (Plats of
property. Approval is recommended by the Village Engineer. Dedication -
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Fiore Property)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to authorize the SIDEWALK REMOVAL
bidding for the 1987 Sidewalk Removal and Replacement & REPLACEMENT
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program. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: PROGRAM
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski (Authorize bidding)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried. I
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to authorize the MOTOROLA PORTABLE
waiving of bids for the Motorola portable radios for the RADIOS - BGFD
Buffalo Grove Fire Department. The waiver is requested (Waiver of Bids)
due to Motorola being the only manufacturer to meet
specifications. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
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ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the COUNTRY COURT
Appearance Commission recommendation for Country Court, (Revised sign
Dundee & Buffalo Grove Roads, revised sign package. The package)
Appearance Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic
elements. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the OLD FARM VILLAGE
Appearance Commission recommendation for Old Farm Village, UNIT 8
Unit 8, Weiland and Busch Roads, parkway tree planting. (Parkway tree
The Appearance Commission recommends approval of these planting)
aesthetic elements. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the ASTOR PLACE
Appearance Commission recommendation for the Hoffman Group/Astor (Elevations)
Place, Weiland and Busch Roads, elevations. The Appearance
Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic elements.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to authorize the FY 87-88 FLEET
bidding for the FY 87-88 Fleet Replacement. Upon roll call, REPLACEMENT
Trustees voted as follows: (Authorize
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski bidding)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton stated that, if there were no objections, AGENDA CHANGE
we would skip Item XII. , A. on the Agenda until later on in
the meeting; there were no objections.
Mr. Brimm explained the proposed ordinance, as outlined in ORDINANCE
his memo to Mr. Balling of March 25, 1987 on this subject. #87-32
Mr. Brimm then answered questions asked by Trustee O'Reilly. (Chapter 8.20 of
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #r`87-32, the Code)
amending and restating Chapter 8.20 of the Code relating to
waste removal standards. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Brimm introduced the proposed ordinance, stating that ORDINANCE
refinancing would not be advantageous at this time, and that #87-33
this provides for the levy of $3.6 million dollars in bonds. (1987 Corporate
Mr. Kevin McGanna, Vice President of Speer Financial, reported Purpose Bonds)
on the transaction, stating that this is a good sale for the
Village, and recommended that the Village accept the bid.
Mr. Tom Chapman of Harris Bank also gave a brief report.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance
#87-33, authorizing the sale and levy of a tax for 1987
Corporate Purpose Bonds (Golf Course development and advance
refunding) .
Trustee Marienthal asked a question with regard to refinancing
as had previously been discussed; Mr. Balling answered, explaining
why refinancing is not advisable at this time; Mr. Chapman also
commented on this subject.
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Mr. Robin Weiss read a statement with regard to a second golf
course, stating concern about increases in residential real
estate taxes; a lottery for reserve starting times; other
recreational facilities needed in the community; and the
belief that the residents should decide by referendum whether
or not a new golf course is necessary.
Mr. Balling explained how the new golf course will be paid for
by user fees rather than tax dollars.
Mr. Molinaro explained the starting times for residents, and
what is being done to favor residents; he also explained how
the determination was made as to whether or not the new golf
course is feasible.
Mr. Brimm also commented on the finances regarding the new golf
course.
President Clayton stated that there have been a total of 16 open
meetings which included discussion on the golf course, where
public comment was invited.
Mr. Steve Stone stated that the taxes on the golf course have
been abated each year; there is a demand for another golf course,
and he strongly supports the new golf course.
Mr. Ben McQueen stated that, even though he is a non-golfer, he
is very proud of the present golf course, and also supports the
new course.
Mr. Joe Sloat noted the referendum for the present golf course,
where the overwhelming majority of residents voted to purchase
the present course.
In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal, Mr. Brimm stated
that the full levy for the golf course has never been collected,
as at least a part of the levy has always been abated, and presently
the full levy is being abated and still showing a profit.
Mr. Molinaro stated that any resident on the waiting list will
be given priority for a starting time at the new course.
Trustee Marienthal noted that the new course will also be used for
winter recreational activities.
Mr. Jack Spellman commended the Board for having a long-range view
in considering another golf course; he was President of Recreational
Centers in Sun City, Arizona, which has 9 public and 3 private golf
courses, and he believes the Board is doing an excellent thing by
putting in another golf course.
Mr. Jordan Shifrin stated that he believes there is room in the
community for another golf course.
Mr. Pat Tuttle, a teacher in District 214, stated that he is the
head golf instructor at Hersey, and he believes that a new course
is necessary because of all the school teams playing at Buffalo
Grove; he stated that the gdlf course is one of the main reasons
he bought his home in Buffalo Grove.
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Mr. Robert Sherman stated that any concerns should have been made
during the previous 16 open meetings which have been held on this
subject; he also asked the Board to keep in mind that there should
be a park site as part of this course.
Mr. David Fingerhut stated that the plans for the new golf course
have consistently been posted in the golf course.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the Preliminary DOMINION
Plan for the Dominion Subdivision Lot 4, the site plan dated SUBDIVISION
January 28, 1987, grading utility plan and detail sheet dated
March 11, 1987 along with the Plan Commission recommendation of
February 25, 1987. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton declared a recess from 9:00 - 9:12 P.M. RECESS
Mr. Raysa explained the Trustee's Deed for the Arboretum Golf ARBORETUM
Course, stating that it is his opinion that the Deed is in GOLF COURSE
satisfactory condition to accept. (Trustees
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to accept the Trustee's Deed
Deed)
for the Arboretum Golf Course. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Marc Schwartz, attorney for the developer, made a brief TOWN CENTER
presentation to the Board requesting referral to the Plan
Commission for a small modification in plan; this modification
is noted in Barbara Dolan's memo to Mr. Balling of April 2,
1987.
Trustee Shields arrived at this time.
Mr. Schwartz then answered several questions from the Board.
Trustee Glover is concerned with the open space, and would
like the Plan Commission to review this issue thoroughly,
particularly the first lot north of the main drive.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to refer the Town Center -
Site, conceptual landscape, pedestrian flow, grading, geometry
and utilities plans, to the Plan Commission for review. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reillyk Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Mr. Raysa explained the Prevailing Wage Act, details of which PREVAILING
are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Baling of April 2, 1987; WAGE ACT
he stated that a Home Rule Community does not have to comply with
the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. Mr. Raysa recommends passing an
ordinance one way or the other.
After further discussion, it was determined that the Board would
like to know more details on the effects in other communities before
making a decision whether or not to pass an ordinance complying with
the Prevailing Wage Act.
Mr. Raysa will gather more information and come back to the Board
with a report.
Mr. Raysa will also bring information to the Board regarding the
hiring of Illinois contractors.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the request of Buffalo Grove Disposal for a BUFFALO GROVI
rate increase, reviewing his memo to Mr. Balling of March 25, DISPOSAL
1987. Lengthy discussion ensured with regard to the tax of 45 .
yard of refuse disposed at the landfill.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of
splitting the cost of this new tax with the hauler; "No" indicates
opposition, know that the information will come back to the Board
at the next meeting for final decision:
YES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NO: 0 - None
PUBLIC HEARING - FIORE/ZALE
President Clayton asked if Trustee Shields had any comment on
this issue; he did not have any comment.
President Clayton asked if there were any other comments from
anyone; there were none.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 10:04 P.M.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shields, to pass Ordinance #87-34, ORDINANCE
approving the Second Amendment to the Fiore Property Annexation #87-34
Agreement. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: FIORE
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski PROPERTY
NAYES: 0 - None ANNEXATION
Motion decalred carried. AGREEMENT
Trustee O'Reilly stated that she was glad that Trustee Shields
arrived, so that she had the liberty of voting "No".
Mr. Balling stated that Items XI. , F. through XI. , L. are the CONSENT
correct items to be removed from the Consent Agenda, rather AGENDA
than E. through K. as originally stated.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon ADJOURNMENT
voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:06 P.M. •
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Janet M. rabian, Village Clerk
APPD BY ME THIS ,,WY OF APRIL, 1987.
Village President ('