1986-10-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6977
10/6/86
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, OCTOBER 6, 1986.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:35 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, Shields, and
Kowalski.
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; and Paul
Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF
of the September 22, 1986 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, MINUTES
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #583. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #583
seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #583 in the amount of
$863,844.74, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted that there would be a need for an EXECUTIVE
Executive Session at the end of the Regular Meeting to dis- SESSION
cuss litigation.
Preisdent Clayton noted that there would be a Nortran Meeting NORTRAN
held in the Buffalo Grove Council Chambers on Thursday, MEETING
CORRECTION *October 9, 1986, to give a report on the Soo Line study.
Mr. Balling gave a report, for the Board's information, on BG/AH FIRE
the recommended final settlement agreement between Buffalo SERVICE AGREEMENT
Grove and Arlington Heights on the dissolution of the combined
fire service agreement. It is the staff recommendation that
the Board accept as the settlement agreement a payment to the
Village of Arlington Heights of $37,819.95, and the retention
of all of the equipment; this payment would be budgeted for
the next fiscal year.
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Mr. Balling gave a follow-up report to the memo sent out on HEAVY RAINS/
Friday, October 3, 1986 regarding the heavy rains and flooding FLOODING
situation; he stated that the drainage system performed very
well; and he commended Greg Boysen and Ray Rigsby for keeping
the system well-maintained, and for recommending functional
designs to the Village.
PUBLIC HEARING
Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project
(Town Center)
President Clayton read from the Notice of Public Hearing published
in the Daily Herald on September 8 and 22, 1986.
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 7:45 P.M. ;
she noted that the following taxing agencies were notified by
certified mail of this Public Hearing: Village of Buffalo Grove;
Buffalo Grove Park District; County of Lake, Administrative Offices;
County of Lake Health Department; County of Lake, Highway Department;
County of Lake, Forest Preserve Department; County of Lake, Supervisor
of Assessments; County of Lake, Map Department; Vernon Township;
Vernon Township Highway Department; Wheeling Rural Fire Protection
District; Long Grove Rural Fire Protection District; Indian Trails
Public Library District; Community Consolidated School District 102;
Community High School District 125; Lake County Community College
District 532; Lake County Tuberculosis Clinic; Veterans' Assistance
Commission of Lake County; Hulse Juvenile Youth Center. The
individual land owners who are part of the plan were also notified.
President Clayton then explained the purpose of the Public Hearing.
Mr. James Ryan, representing Town Center Associates, made a brief
presentation to the Board regarding the Tax Increment Financing
Redevelopment Plan and Project (Town Center) .
Mr. Raysa identified the Redevelopment Plan and Project, i.e.
Exhibit A to the Public Hearing as Village of Buffalo Grove Town
Center District Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan, August, 1986;
Mr. Ryan concurred with Mr. Raysa that he was correct.
Mr. Charles Cohen, Director of Business Services for School District
102, referred to the letter sent to the Village by the District,
indicating the support of the District for the project, providing
the conditions outlined in the letter are met.
President Clayton then read letters received from the Buffalo Grove
Park District, from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community
Affairs, and Vernon Township, supporting the project.
Mr. Balling reviewed comments from School District 125, opposing the
project.
Mr. Ryan assured President Clayton that the concerns regarding the
length of the bond issue will be addressed when they bring a financing
proposal before the Board.
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Trustee Kowalski asked several questions, which were answered by
Mr. Ryan and Mr. Balling. Trustee Kowalski stated that she has
very serious reservations with regard to this entire project; she
is not against the Town Center being built, but she is very concerned
about the financing methods being used.
Trustee Marienthal asked some questions regarding the financing
proposal, which were answered by Mr. Ryan.
Mr. Ryan then answered several questions from Trustee O'Reilly
regarding the agreement and the boundaries of the district.
President Clayton then swore in Seymour Taxman, one of the co-
developers of the proposed project, who commented on the market
research done with regard to this property, stating that they
are looking to do a truly specialty center.
Trustee O'Reilly commented on the terms "blighted" and "redevelop-
ment", and stated that she is uncomfortable with these terms, since
the area is neither blighted nor being redeveloped. With regard to
the sales tax dollars, although she understands that the developer
is legally within his rights, she believes that the Governor and
the State Legislature should be ashamed of themselves for approving
this slick legislation which applies to this developer only, within
the state.
In answer to a question from Trustee Glover, Mr. Ryan stated that
it is the intention of the development group to have the bonds in
final form very shortly after the tax increment district is created.
Mr. Ryan stated that they are quite mindful of the desire of the
taxing districts to have the obligation for as short a duration as
possible. Mr. Ryan confirmed to Trustee Glover that the TIF financing
will only be used for public improvements.
President Clayton then asked for other questions from the Board or
the audience. A woman in the audience commented on the proposal, and
President Clayton clarified some issues for her. Mr. Marc Schwartz
stated that he would be happy to review the proposal for Mrs. Zeller
of 101 Old Oak Drive.
Mr. Ryan stated that this will have no effect on the Amoco station;
he also stated that there will be no change in the revenues that
the school district receives from the Shell station.
President Clayton asked for further questions; there were none.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 9:10 P.M.
President Clayton stated that the ordinances with regard to this
project will be on the agenda at the November 3, 1986 Board Meeting.
President Clayton declared a recess from 9:10 P.M. until 9:18 P.M. RECESS
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS
audience; there were none. FROM THE
AUDIENCE
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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. Trustee O'Reilly pointed
out that there are two resolutions under Item XI, C.
it Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #86-54, ORDINANCE #86-54
an Ordinance Amending Title 13, Water & Sewers, of the Buffalo (Title 13 - Water
Grove Municipal Code. This ordinance clarifies the language of and Sewers)
the section by specifically referring to the term water system
improvement fee. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #86-63
#86-63, a Resolution establishing the role of the Northwest (Illinois Bell
Municipal Conference and the Illinois Municipal League in Franchise)
negotiating a future franchise agreement with the Illinois
Bell Telephone Company. This resolution enables the NWMC &
IML to negotiate terms of municipal franchise agreements on
behalf of the Village of Buffalo Grove and other member villages.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #86-64
#86-64, a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (B.G. Road
with the State of Illinois and the County of Lake for the Improvement -
Construction of the Buffalo Grove Road (Lake-Cook Road to Intergovernmental
IL. RTE. 83) Street Improvement. This agreement obligates Agreement)
the parties to work and financial participation in this road
development project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #86-65
#86-65, a Resolution for Improvement by Municipality Under the (B.G. Road
Illinois Highway Code for Buffalo Grove Road from Lake-Cook Road Improvement)
to Illinois Route 83. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton proclaimed the week of October 5-12, 1986 as PROCLAMATION
Junior Club Woman Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Moved (Junior Club
by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to concur with President Woman Week)
Clayton's proclamation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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President Clayton proclaimed the month of October as Lupus PROCLAMATION
Awareness Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Moved by (Lupus Awareness
O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to concur with President Clayton's Month)
proclamation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to award the bid for AWARD OF BID
Public Works Snow Plows to Monroe Truck and Equipment in an (Snow Plows)
amount not to exceed $8,538.00. Staff recommends the bid be
awarded to the low qualified bidder. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Arlington ARL. HTS. RD &
Heights Road and Dundee Road Intersection Improvement Plat of DUNDEE RD INTER-
Easement. The Village Engineer recommends approval of this SECTION
easement. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Plat of Easement)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Appearance SPOERLEIN FARM
Commission recommendation reference Spoerlein Farm, Phase III PHASE III
brick change/signage/revised landscaping. The Appearance (aesthetics)
Commission recommends approval of this aesthetic element for this
project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Appearance CREEKSIDE COMMONS
Commission recommendation reference Creekside Commons revised (aesthetics)
lettering for ground signs/screen for pop cage. The Appearance
Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic elements for
this project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Appearance PROSZEK PROPERTY
Commission recommendation reference the Proszek residence on (aesthetics)
Armstrong Drive, architecture/materials/lighting/landscaping.
The Appearance Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic
elements for this single-family residence. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Appearance LINCOLN CLUB
Commission recommendation reference Lincoln Club Apartments, APARTMENTS
trim color change/landscaping/lighting. The Appearance Commission (aesthetics)
recommends approval of these aesthetic elements for this project.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
At the request of Trustee Glover, Mr. Truesdell summarized ORDINANCE
the proposed ordinance versus the recommendation of the Plan #86-55
Commission. (B'Nai Shalom)
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance #86-55,
providing for a Special Use for Congregation B'Nai Shalom
(Aptakisic Road west of Brandywyn) .
Trustee O'Reilly asked some questions regarding the proposed
ordinance, which were answered by the architect and the staff;
one question centered around the responsibility for the police
traffic control noted in Section 2. ,f.
Trustee Glover amended the motion to add the phrase "at the cost
of Congregation B'Nai Shalom." at the end of the last sentence
in Section 2. , f. Trustee O'Reilly seconded the amendment.
Mr. Raysa pointed out that the Board is, in fact, approving
future additions.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution #86-66, RESOLUTION
authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement for #86-66
the purpose of using the Village Prosecutor for Prosecution of
Park Ordinance Violations.
Mr. Raysa answered a question from Trustee O'Reilly, after which
Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Glover referred to the information on the dais indicating COM ED ROW
that the Park District does not have any interest in active use
�./ for the subject property.
Mr. Balling stated that it would cost the Village approximately
$3,500 to mow this 182 acres three times per year, which would
be a prairie-type mowing.
Mr. Balling reviewed the options for this site.
In response to a question from Trustee Glover, Mr. Balling stated
that the Park District believes there are too many wires on the
property to make active use out of it.
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Trustee O'Reilly stated that, since the Park District will not
take over the maintenance on this property, she believes that the
Village should.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, that the bike path be on
the Commonwealth Edison right-of-way, provided that the Village
is able to obtain the proper insurance.
Mr. Brimm stated that the insurance should cost approximately
$225 per year.
�./ Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Marienthal referred to Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling CHEVY CHASE
j of October 2, 1986; he stated that he would like staff to take UTILITY CO.
a look at opportunity costs when it comes to the charges that
have been so outlined; he would like to defer that portion until
staff has an opportunity to put those numbers together.
Mr. Boysen then reviewed the aforementioned memo. Mr. Balling
then reviewed the status of this utility company.
Mr. Balling also stated that the Village is not obligated to do
anything but offer service, and only in the event that the
II1 system meets Village standards.
Before any service were to be started, there would have to be
a signed contract from each user.
The Village is now in a position to offer water, and will probably
be in a position to offer service before the end of the year, and
it would be the desire of the Village to have both of the utilities
j go on line at the same time, somewhere around February of 1987.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that she believes that the homeowners to
be affected by this should either be notified when it is going to
be discussed by the Board, or the Village should arrange another
meeting for these homeowners, as was done in December of 1983.
Trustee O'Reilly then asked several questions, which were answered
by staff.
Mr. Balling stated that it would be the goal of the Village to
make it as easy as possible for the customer to meet the contract.
Mr. Balling stated that, since Trustee Marienthal has asked that
the opportunity costs be analyzed, those figures could be brought
before the Board on October 20, 1986, at which time the Board
could endorse the form of agreement and the billings. Mr. Balling
will then schedule the requested meeting with the homeowners.
Trustee Marienthal asked if any other quotes had been obtained, UNIFORM
and if any other Villages had been contacted; Mr. Rigsby SERVICES
responded to Trustee Marienthal's question. CONTRACT
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Trustee Glover asked questions regarding the last time this contract
was bid three years ago; he stated that he also believes that the
contract should either be rebid, or competitive quotes should be
received.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he would like to defer this item
until the next meeting, when competitive quotes can be received;
Trustee Glover stated that he would prefer going out for bids.
l Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to authorize the Village
v staff to bid for uniform contracts for Public Works. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE
Session to discuss litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees SESSION
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Marienthal, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 P.M.
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Jane . Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS - - : DAY
OF C , 1986.
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