1986-03-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6840
3/17/86
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MARCH 17, 1986
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:32 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; James Doyle, AssistantVillage
Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory Boysen,
Director of Public Works; Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of Public
Works; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; James Truesdell,
Village Planner; and Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF
the February 24, 1986 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees MINUTES
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to approve the minutes of
the March 3, 1986 Regular Meeting.
Trustee O'Reilly asked that it be noted that Trustee Shields left
the meeting after the vote, which is shown in the middle of page
6535.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted on the approval of minutes as
corrected:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrent #570. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #570
seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #570 in the amount of
$811,365.27, 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.
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report for MANAGEMENT
February, 1986; there were no questions on same. REPORT
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Mr. Balling stated that there will be a Special Meeting on FUTURE
March 24, 1986, with a Public Hearing and other items on the AGENDA
agenda.
Mr. Balling stated that he needs direction from the Board with OLD FARM
regard to the request for a transfer of variation in Old Farm VILLAGE
Village to Block 3, Lot 15, from a lot which was previously
approved in the Annexation Agreement. Mr. Balling stated that
the number of variations will remain the same; this request
just asks that one of the variations be transferred. There was
discussion by the Board on the reason that the original variation
is no longer needed, and the validity of the original variations.
Mr. Balling stated that he will have a representative from
Lexington Development present at the next meeting to discuss
this requested variation.
PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING PUBLIC HEARING
President Clayton read from the Notice of Public Hearing which
was published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on March 6, 1986.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:39 P.M.
Mr. Brimm then made a presentation regarding Revenue Sharing,
a summary of which is contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of
March 12, 1986.
President Clayton asked for any comments or questions from the
Board or the audience; there were none.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 7:41 P.M.
Mr. Rob Sherman asked questions regarding the traffic signals QUESTIONS
at Dundee & Weidner, and also the sidewalks in the Mill Creek FROM THE
subdivision. Mr. Balling responded to Mr. Sherman's questions. 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 from the Consent Agenda for full discussion.
Trustee Glover requested that Item XI, I. be removed from the
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION
#86-18, a resolution endorsing a Student Government Day #86-18
Resolution Supporting Legislation Concerning the Records of
Missing Children. This resolution supports adoption of State
legislation requiring the notification of law enforcement
authorities when records of missing children are requested as
recommended by the Student Government Village Board. 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 Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION
#86-19, a resolution Approving a Joint Agreement with the #86-19
State of Illinois for the Dundee Road and Golfview Terrace
Traffic Signal, Dundee Road and Weidner Road/Crofton Lane
Traffic Signal and Arlington Heights Road and Dundee Road
Traffic Signal Modification. This resolution is required in
order to implement the identified traffic signal installations.
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 O'Reilly, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION
#86-20, a resolution for Improvement by Municipality under the #86-20
Illinois Highway Code. This resolution is required in order to
implement the identified traffic signal installations. 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 O'Reilly, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION
#86-21, a resolution approving the Commonwealth Edison Ease- #86-21
ment Agreement, Chevy Chase Business Park Watermain. This
resolution authorizes the execution of an easement agreement
required for construction and maintenance of the subject water-
main. 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 month of April 1986 to be Cancer PROCLAMATION
Control Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Moved by Glover, (Cancer
seconded by O'Reillyto concur with President Clayton's proclama- Control
tion. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Month)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton proclaimed the week of April 6-12, 1986 to be PROCLAMATION
National Library Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Moved by (National
�./ Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to concur with President Clayton's Library
proclamation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Week)
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to refer the Andrews ANDREWS
Property, Pulte Home Corporation, to the Plan Commission. PROPERTY
Pursuant to direction of the Village Board at their meeting of (Pulte Home
March 3, 1986, this project has been placed on the consent agenda Corp.)
for referral. 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 O'Reilly, to approve the Plat of PLAT OF
Dedication for Illinois Route 83, Parcel #16. Approval is DEDICATION
requested for this Plat of Dedication requested by the Village.
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 O'Reilly, to accept the Appearance SANDPIPER
Commission recommendation reference the Sandpiper Condominiums CONDOMINIUMS
ground sign. The Appearance Commission recommends approval of (Ground Sign)
the ground sign for the subject 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 Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to accept the Appearance GROVE POINT
Commission recommendation reference Grove Point Plaza - elevation PLAZA
change and dumpster. The Appearance Commission recommends (aesthetics)
approval of these aesthetic elements of the subject project.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Glover asked if the maintenance and ownership of the ORDINANCE
lakes had been resolved. Mr. Balling stated that the Park Board #86-14
is willing to assume maintenance of the grass west of the shore- (Seifert
line, but does not want ownership of the lakes, or maintenance Property)
on the east side of the shoreline. Since the Park District does
\ i not wish ownership, the two alternatives would be to have either
�•�/ a homeowners association or the Village take ownership of the
lakes. Board discussion followed on the pros and cons of Village
ownership versus homeowners association ownership of the lakes.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-14,
approving the Annexation Agreement for the Seifert Property.
Mr. Balling noted that the Annexation Agreement is presently
silent with respect to the lake ownership.
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Trustee Glover amended the motion to include that the Village
would own and maintain the waterway through the property; Trustee
Reid seconded the amendment.
The developer and the staff answered questions from the Trustees
regarding the Annexation Agreement.
Mr. Bieszczad stated that they have reduced the lot count from
89 to 88, and explained same.
Mr. Balling pointed out that the final plat is not totally
complete. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the
motion:
AYES: 3 - Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 3 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Shields
President Clayton stated that she would vote "yes"; however,
the vote would be meaningless, because 5 affirmative votes are
required on an Annexation Agreement.
Mr. Francke asked if the negative votes were because of the ownership
of the lakes.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that her negative vote is not because of the
lakes, but because she believes that the commercial in inappropriate
and because of building on the flood plain.
Trustee Marienthal stated that the predominant reason for his negative
vote is that he does not believe that the ownership of the lakes should
belong to the Village.
Trustee Shields stated that he concurs in part with Trustee O'Reilly's
comments, but the ownership of the lakes is the predominant reason
for his negative vote.
Mr. Francke stated that they are willing to create a homeowners
association to maintain ownership of the lakes, but he believes
that the lakes are really a part of the Village drainage system.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Shields, to reconsider Ordinance
#86-14. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Mr. Bieszczad stated that, if a homeowners association is formed,
they will maintain the property to any point desired by the Village.
Further discussion followed on the ownership and maintenance of
the lakes.
Mr. Bieszczad stated that, if the homeowners association owns the
property, they should be liable for the maintenance of the total
property.
Trustee O'Reilly, stated that, even though she voted negatively, she
believes it would be a real travesty to future owners of those homes
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to have ownership of the lakes, and she believes there should be
Village ownership of the lakes; therefore, she will change her vote
to an affirmative one in order to ensure Village ownership of the
lakes.
President Clayton polled the Board with regard to public or private
ownership of the lakes:
PRIVATE - Marienthal
PUBLIC - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
President Clayton stated that it is the desire of the Board to have
the lakes be publicly owned.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-14
approving the Annexation Agreement for the Seifert Property. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Glover questioned Mike Rylko with regard to the ORDINANCE
suggestion made about closing the back parking lot when the #86-15
facility is closed. Mr. Rylko stated that the Police and Fire (Alcott
Departments would not recommend closing the back parking lot School)
because of safety reasons. Mr. Rylko stated that the Park
District will work closely with the Police Department to increase
patrols and monitor the area to control vandalism and noise.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-15,
approving the Special Use for Louisa May Alcott School.
Mr. Raysa confirmed to Trustee O'Reilly that the Park District
does have to come back to the Village Board for any changes in use.
Mr. Rylko wished to go on record as being opposed to Section 3. , a)
and b) of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Rylko stated that the Park District would post signs regarding
the prohibition of alcoholic beverage consumption at the ball
fields if the Village requires same.
Trustee Reid questioned the 4' of sidewalk which needs to be paved
on the property. Mr. Boysen commented on this situation. President
Clayton stated that the Park District will work with the Village to
i-/ take care of the sidewalk in question. 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 Marienthal, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION
#86-22, accepting and authorizing the execution of a Grant #86-22
Agreement between the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Environ-
mental Protection Agency. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION
1 #86-23, approving an Engineering Agreement for Construction #86-23
Phase Services for the 1986 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and
Relief Sewer 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 Marienthal, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION
#86-24, approving a Letter of Agreement for Engineering related #86-24
to developing an Addendum for Street Maintenance work to be
performed as part of the 1986 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
and Relief Sewer 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 Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to accept the Appearance SEIFERT
Commission recommendation regarding architecture/materials, PROPERTY
lighting/color selections, and landscaping (street tree planting)
for the Seifert Property. The Appearance Commission recommends
approval of these aesthetic elements of the subject project.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton declared a recess from 8:36 P.M. to 8:46 P.M. RECESS
Mr. Brimm and Mr. Balling reviewed the revenues and expenditures FY 1986-1987
for the Water Operations - 541 Fund. Mr. Brimm answered questions BUDGET
from the Board on this fund. A particular item of discussion was PRESENTATION
reduced rates for the multi-metered dwellings, with Mr. Balling
and Mr. Brimm pointing out reasons why this reduction would be
difficult to implement and not in the best interest of the Village.
Mr. Boysen explained the program for the water control and pumping
improvement program, and also answered questions from the Board on
same. Trustee O'Reilly stated that she would like to see some
additional written explanations, with some other options shown.
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President Clayton confirmed that staff would submit written
explanations to questions raised by Trustee O'Reilly.
Mr. Balling reviewed the Sewer Operations - 542 Fund; there were no
questions on same.
Mr. Brimm then summarized the rest of the funds contained in the
ENTERPRISE FUND; there were no questions on same.
Mr. Balling and Mr. Brimm reviewed ALL OTHER FUNDS, and staff
members answered questions from the Board on same.
Mr. Balling reviewed the possible financial alternatives for the
proposed Fiore park land.
With regard to the Cambridge situation, President Clayton polled the
Board: "Yes" indicates favor of including some money in the budget
for the Cambridge drainage situation; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, O'Reilly, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NO: Glover
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE
Session to discuss litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted SESSION
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shields, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 10:18 P.M.
Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS Itik, DAY
OF GOk ' , 1986.
Village President