1986-01-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6795
1/20/86
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, JANUARY 20, 1986
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; ROLL CALL
Trustees Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, and Shields.
Trustee Kowalski was absent. Also present were: James Doyle,
Assistant Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney;
William Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory Boysen, Director of
Public Works; James Truesdell, Village Planner; and Paul
Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF
of the January 6, 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.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #566. Moved by O'Reilly, seconded WARRANT #566
by Glover, to approve Warrant #566 in the amount of $628,681.55,
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.
Trustee Reid commented on the recent accident involving a ARLINGTON
Buffalo Grove High School student who was hit by a car while HEIGHTS/DUNDEE
crossing Dundee Road; he urged staff to contact the Village of ROAD SAFETY
Arlington Heights to seek their participation in the upgrading
of this intersection, since the majority of the students are
from Arlington Heights, and also since the McDonald's is located
in Arlington Heights. Mr. Boysen noted that a proposal had been
submitted to the Village of Arlington Heights.
Mr. Doyle noted the submission of the Management Report for the MANAGEMENT
month of December, 1985; there were no questions or comments on REPORT
same.
Mr. Doyle noted that there will be no meeting on Monday, FUTURE AGENDA
January 27, 1986, and the next Regular Meeting will be on
Monday, February 3, 1986.
Mr. Doyle noted his memo of January 16, 1986 to Mr. Balling HOURS OF
regarding temporary hours of operation for retail food stores; OPERATION -
he stated that Ordinance #85-78 provided for 24-hour operation RETAIL FOOD
through February 3, 1986, and staff would like direction from STORES
the Board as to procedure at that time.
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Mr. Doyle noted the reports from Jewel and Dominicks, and
stated that three incidents had been reported, although none
of them directly relate to the 24-hour operation of Dominicks:
1) There was a hit and run auto accident (minor) in the parking
lot during the 12:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. time period;
2) A man was found to be sleeping in his automobile; it was
later found that his wife worked at Dominicks, and he was
waiting for her.
3) There was a burglary at the adjacent video store, which was
witnessed by the Dominick's security guard, who got a portion
of the license number which helped to apprehend the burglars.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that she believes the trial period should be
extended for another 6 months so that the 24-hour operation can be
monitored in all types of weather; she also suggested that Jewel and
Dominick's submit monthly, rather than weekly reports.
Trustee Reid stated that all comments he has heard were positive,
and that the people with whom he has talked believe that it is a
real plus to have the 24-hour operation food store in the Village.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to extend the temporary period
of 24-hour operation for an additional 6 months, and also that the
stores only have to submit monthly, rather than weekly reports. 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 stated that the ordinance will be put on the Consent
Agenda for the February 3, 1986 Regular Meeting.
Mr. Robert Sherman asked about the discussion which took place this FIORE/ZALE
afternoon at the Fiore/Zale meeting; President Clayton stated that MEETING
several issues were put on the table, but there were no conclusions
reached; she stated that the next meeting would be published.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated that any CONSENT
member of the audience or the Board could request that an item be AGENDA
removed for full discussion. Trustee O'Reilly asked that Item XI, G. ,
be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Plat of Dedication PLAT OF
for Illinois Route 83, First American Bank. This plat of dedication DEDICATION
was requested by the Village and its approval is recommended by the (IL 83)
Village Engineer. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Development DIA
Improvement Agreement for Okamoto Lots 95-102, Corporate Grove. (Okomoto -
Approval of this agreement for the subject project is recommended Corporate
by the Village Engineer. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Grove)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Plat of Easement PLAT OF
for R. G. Ray, Lots 52, 54, and 55, Corporate Gover. Approval of EASEMENT
this required watermain easement for the subject project is (R.G. Ray -
recommended by the Village Engineer. Upon roll call, Trustees Corporate
voted as follows: Grove)
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 Appearance GROVE COURT
Commission recommendation for Grove Court, wall sign. The (Wall sign)
Appearance Commission recommends approval of this sign for the
subject project. 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 Appearance SPIRIT
Commission recommendation for the Spirit, Plaza Verde wall sign. (Wall sign -
The Appearance Commission recommends approval of this wall sign Plaza Verde);
for the subject tenant in Plaza Verde. 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 Appearance MOBIL OIL
Commission recommendation for Mobil Oil, Route 83 and Arlington (RT 83 & ARL.
Heights Road, extension of their canopy and island. The Appearance HTS. RD. -
Commission recommends approval of this change in the subject property. canopy &
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: island)
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 Appearance ASTOR PLACE
Commission recommendation reference Astor Place, Hoffman Group, (new model -
new model/three elevations. The Appearance Commission recommends 3 elevations)
approval of this model and elevations for the subject project. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
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Mr. Tim Beechick of Trammell Crow made a presentation regarding ORDINANCE
the proposed hotel to be located on Lake-Cook Road. Mr. Beechick #86-4
displayed a detailed landscape plan of the site; he also displayed
an elevation of the hotel, stating that there will be 134 rooms, (B.G.Business
2 floors, a coffee shop, a swimming pool, and a small lounge. Mr. Park Hotel)
Beechick explained the proposed change for the restaurant pad near
the hotel; the restaurant size is to be just under 6,400 square feet.
A representative from Trammell Crow reviewed the plan for the
proposed hotel dated January 16, 1986.
Trustee Reid stated that he is very encouraged with the plan, but
stated that he does have concerns with regard to the lighting. Mr.
Beechick stated that the lighting will be on a shorter pole than
has been previously used, the bulbs will shine directly over the
parking area, and there will be fewer fixtures.
Trustee O'Reilly questioned when the issue of drainage onto Lexington
would be addressed; Mr. Beechick noted steps which have been or will
be taken regarding the run-off.
Trustee O'Reilly asked if the meeting rooms or the pool in the hotel
would be available for public use; Mr. Beechick replied that he does
not know what the policy of the hotel will be.
Mr. Raysa reviewed all of the changes which were made in the proposed
ordinance and the P.U.D. Agreement.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-4, with
the changes delineated by the Village Attorney, as well as the
restaurant enclosed square footage at 6,371.
Trustee O'Reilly suggested lowering the required square footage of
the restaurant slightly so the developer would not have to come back
before the Board if the square footage were to come in slightly lower
than 6,371.
Trustee Glover amended the motion to read 6,360 square feet; Trustee
Reid seconded the amendment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows
on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-5, ORDINANCE
amending Chapter 2.08 Village Manager of the Buffalo Grove Municipal #86-5
Code. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #86-6, ORDINANCE
establishing the annual salary for the Village Manager. Upon roll #86-6
call, Trustees voted as follows: (Salary of
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields Village
NAYES: 0 - None Manager)
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Trustee O'Reilly referred to the proposed resolution; she believes RESOLUTION
that the resolution should be worded more strongly, and suggested #86-1
adding the following: (Post Office)
WHEREAS, the Wheeling Post Office appears incapable of processing
all of Buffalo Grove's mail; and
WHEREAS, the creation of three separate ZIP codes will cause
confusion and delay in receipt of mail.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution #86-1,
supporting the establishment of a free-standing Post Office for
Buffalo Grove with the addition of the above two "WHEREAS" clauses.
Trustee O'Reilly amended the motion to have the first "WHEREAS"
clause read as follows:
WHEREAS, the Wheeling Post Office would be capable of handling
all mail for Buffalo Grove; and
Trustee Glover seconded the amendment.
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. Doyle reviewed the situation regarding the Village Music VILLAGE
Store Building, stating that there appears to be three options MUSIC
available to the Village: STORE
1) Continue to lease the building; BUILDING
2) Lease to other than the present tenants;
3) Vacate the building and demolish it.
Details of the above options are outlined in Mr. Boysen's memo
to Mr. Balling of January 9, 1986.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by O'Reilly, to go with Option #1
to lease the property to the current occupants for the duration
of the time that building can be used until the construction of
Buffalo Grove Road.
Trustee Marienthal suggested that the Historical Society review
the building and its contents to see if there is anything there
which would be of historical value; Trustee O'Reilly stated that
she also did not wish to see the building demolished until it is
checked for historical value.
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There was discussion as to the Village's liability in being the
owner of the building.
It was determined that the Historical Society be given a time
period of 6 months to evaluate the building for anything of
historical value, at which time the situation would again be
brought before the Board for evaluation.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to approve the Final BUFFALO
Plat of Subdivision - Buffalo Grove Business Park - Unit 6. GROVE
BUSINESS
PARK
UNIT 6
President Clayton declared a recess from 8:51 P.M. until 8:58 P.M. RECESS
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Janet Johnson, attorney representing Klefstad Property, made a KLEFSTAD
brief presentation regarding the subject property which is PROPERTY
approximately 106 acres lying north of the Corporate Grove.
Mr. Bruce Klefstad, President of Klefstad Properties, talked about
their company and what they have in mind for this property, dis-
playing a concept plan for same.
In response to a question from Trustee Marienthal, Mr. Klefstad
stated that they plan to equal or better the quality of the
Corporate Grove.
Trustee Glover stated that he thinks the land plan is good, and he
agrees with Trustee Marienthal that the quality should equal or better
that of the Corporate Grove. Trustee Glover also questioned the
minimum size of the lots.
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Trustee O'Reilly questioned the absence of detention on the plan;
Mr. Walt Erler, consulting engineer, stated that there will be a
series of detention ponds, which will also be used for aesthetics;
however, they cannot get an aerial survey until the weather improves.
In answer to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Klefstad stated
that they have not given much thought to annexing to the Buffalo
Grove Park District.
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Trustee O'Reilly asked if this park could be designed to incorporate
athletic fields, which could be used at times when employees are not
present for soccer fields, etc. , as well as being used during the week
by employees. Mr. Klefstad stated that he could not answer that
right now, but he would consider looking into the suggestion.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly to refer the Klefstad
Property (formerly McAndrew Property) to the Plan Commission. Upon 1
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 O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Appearance SPOERLEIN
Commission recommendation of the Spoerlein Farm - Commercial FARM
Elevation change.
The Appearance Commission recommends approval of the commercial
elevation change for the subject project. 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 adjourn the meeting. Upon ADJOURNMENT
voice vote the motion was unanimously declared carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 9:11 P.M.
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JaneVits6U
Sirabian, Village e Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 3 DAY
OF , 1986.
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