1984-10-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes I 6481
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, OCTOBER 1, 1984.
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, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, and
Reid. Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; James Doyle, Assistant Village
Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; and Frank Hruby,
Director of Building & Zoning.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF
of the September 17, 1984, Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, MINUTES
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Brimm read Warrant #535; he then answered a question from WARRANT #535
Trustee Marienthal regarding the Warrant. Trustee Marienthal
also asked for a detailed explanation of a payment made to Rolling
Hills Nursery. Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to approve
Warrant #535 in the amount of $1,044,296.17, authorizing payment
of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Hartstein asked the press to assist in reminding all VOTER
residents of the upcoming deadline for voter registration. REGISTRATION
Mr. Balling noted Lot 1 in the Buffalo Grove Commerce Center, BUFFALO GROVE
which was originally approved as approximately a 7 acre lot, COMMERCE CENTER
and was subsequently given approval to resubdivide into smaller
lots; it is now the owner's intent to proceed with a larger lot
development, and it is still the owner's desire to utilize the
previously approved Industrial Revenue Bond Financing.
Mr. Balling noted that the Public Information Channel 17 on CABLE TV
Cable TV is now operational.
Mr. Sonny Mazza, representing members of the Buffalo Grove BUFFALO GROVE
Recreation Association made reference to the situation which RECREATION
occurred on June 30, 1984 at Emmerich Park. They believe that ASSOCIATION_
the treatment they received from the Police Department was in-
appropriate, and they wished the Board to be aware of this
treatment. President Clayton stated that she did receive the
letter from the BGRA, and she then read her letter of reply,
stating that it is Village policy for the Board to keep politics
out of the Police Department.
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Mr. Mazza stated that the purpose of the people assembled here
tonight is to show their concern for the perception of the Police
Department by a large number of people.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated that CONSENT
any member of the audience or the Board could request that an AGENDA
item be removed for full discussion. Trustee O'Reilly requested
that Item XI, C. , be removed.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve Resolution #84-61, RESOLUTION
a resolution in opposition to a Lake County Zoning Text Amend- #84-61
ment. The proposed amendment would permit governmental structures
in all Lake County zoning districts, which would eliminate the
present requirement for public hearings and a recommendation from
the Zoning Board of Appeals. This resolution reaffirms Buffalo
Grove's objections to the proposed amendment. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve Resolution #84-62, RESOLUTION
a resolution in support of the Industrial Revenue Bond financing #84-62
by the Illinois Department Finance Authority for the purchasing
and renovation of the 1111 Lake-Cook Road Property. The proceeds
of $1,250,000 of industrial revenue bonds to be issued by the
Illinois Development Finance Authority will be used to purchase and
renovate the existing Executive Environs property. The applicant
has requested a resolution in support of the issue, which will
expedite closing on the bonds. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance COUNTRY COURT
Commission recommendation reference Country Court - new eleva- (New Elevations)
tions. The Appearance Commission recommends approval of this
change in the subject property. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance ARLINGTON
Commission recommendation reference Arlington Toyota - display TOYOTA
rack. The Appearance Commission recommends approval of this (display rack)
display rack, subject to the conditions set forth in the
recommendation summary. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance AMOCO OIL
Commission recommendation reference Amoco Oil - landscaping. (landscaping)
The Appearance Commission recommends approval of the landscape
plan for the subject property. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the request for FEE WAIVER
a fee waiver for the 1984 Buffalo Grove Jaycee Christmas Tree (Jaycee
sale. The Buffalo Grove Jaycees are requesting the waiver of Christmas Tree
fees associated with this annual charitable fund raising event. Sale)
Ordinance No. 84-34 grants discretionary authority to the
Corprate Authorities to waive any and all fees for activities
of this type. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to table Item XI. , C. , SPECIAL
retaining the firm of Burke, Bosselman, Freivogel, Weaver, COUNSEL
Claves & Ryan as Special Counsel on matters related to the
Northwest Water Commission. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Stone referred to his memo to the Board of September 27, ORDINANCE
1984, as well as the information provided in the packets by #84-60
American Cablesystems. (Cable TV)
Roni Lipton made a presentation regarding the background of
American Cablesystems. Eric Schultz reviewed the proposed
services to be offerred by American Cablesystems. Mr.Raysa
then made comments regarding the Franchise Amendment. Roni
Lipton reviewed the summary of changes in the Franchise
Amendments; she pointed out that they will honor the 3-year
rate freeze.
Moved by Stone, seconded by O'Reilly, subject to Mr. Raysa's
acceptance of the Warner-Amex escrow agreement, and the Letter
of Intent from American Cablesystems to pass Ordinace #84-60,
amending Ordinance #81-41 Cable Television Franchise Ordinance.
Mr. Raysa read a letter from American Cablesystems to Trustee
Stone dated October 1, 1984 regarding levels of service; Mr.
Raysa stated that this letter is acceptable to him. Trustee
Stone explained how the Qube system would be phased out, and
the implementation of the changeover. Trustee Marienthal thanked
Trustee Stone for the hours that he put into this agreement. Mr.
Raysa stated that this ordinance will not go into effect until all
of the assets from Warner-Amex are transferred to American Cable-
systems; Roni Lipton stated that will take place sometime between
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October 15, 1984 and November 1, 1984. In answer to a question
from Trustee Hartstein, Mr. Schultz stated that they plan to
implement an intense marketing campaign to service new areas.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton thanked Trustee Stone for all of his work;
Trustee Stone thanked Mr. Raysa and Mr. Doyle for all of their
time and effort in this venture.
Moved by Stone, seconded by O'Reilly, to accept the Escrow Agreement
from Warner-Amex. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Stone, to pass Resolution #84-63, RESOLUTION
authorizing the execution of an Amendment to the Zale Construction #84-63
Company Industrial Bond Memorandum of Intent for Multi-Family (Zale)
Rental Construction Purposes. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton declared a recess from 8:40 P.M. until 8:54 RECESS
P.M.
Mr. Marvin Hyman, owner of Plaza Verde Shopping Center, made a PLAZA VERDE
presentation regarding his appeal of the ZBA decision, stating (Sign)
his desire to erect a new electronic, changing sign on his property.
He stated that the sign will change every 6 seconds; it would have
advertising from each of his tenants, for which they would be
charged $25 per day; he would also put community announcements
on the Board. Trustee Marienthal stated that he did not believe
that prices should be on the sign; Mr. Hyman stated that he cannot
justify spending $100,000+ on the sign, without having a "hard-sell"
approach. Trustee Glover stated that he personally would like to
see a changing sign made available, but he asked Mr. Hyman if he
would wait until the Board has had a chance to make a policy
decision regarding advertising on the sign. Mr. Hyman stated that
the 62 stores in Plaza Verde need this help now because of the
intense competition in surrounding areas, and he had hoped to
have the sign operational by Christmas.
Mr. Balling stated that this discussion is scheduled for the
October 15, 1984 Board meeting, but the issue holding up the
completion of the report is how to translate a concept such as
this into a villagewide application.
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Mr. Raysa stated that the Village Board may grant a varation
to the Sign Code when hardship or difficult in practical appli-
cation is demonstrated.
Mr. Doyle stated that there had been an opinion submitted that
the changing sign would not present a traffic safety hazard,
provided that the message was brief enough.
Mr. Stolman, ZBA Commissioner, stated that the ZBA believes
that it is up to the Village Board to grant a variation.
Trustee O'Reilly suggested that Mr. Hyman defer his request
until further information has been presented to the Board from
staff; Mr Hyman reluctantly agreed to the suggestion. There
was lengthy discussion regarding whether or not advertising
should be allowed on the sign, and if so, how to justify
advertising for one tenant and not another. Moved by Hartstein,
seconded by Glover, to table this particular issue pending
further discussion after presentation from staff relating to the
Sign Code on the whole. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted that the Sign Code changes will be on the
agenda for the October 15, 1984 Regular Meeting. Mr. Raysa stated
that he needs to know the thoughts and direction of the Board before
he can bring something back to the Board on October 15, 1984.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of the
concept of a changing automatic sign with whatever restrictions
staff and Mr. Raysa think feasible; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Stone, O'Reilly*, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NO: Marienthal
*Trustee O'Reilly thinks that we might be rushing this.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of
permitting advertising on the automatic changing signs; "No"
indicates oppsotion:
YES: Hartstein**, Glover, Reid, President Clayton
NO: Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly*
*Within the framework at this point.
**Within the framework of exploring it.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of
advertising in general on any kind of sign; "No" indicates
opposition:
YES: Hartstein*, Glover, Reid**, President Clayton***
NO: Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly
*With the understanding that he means broadening the scope of what
is being used as identification signs.
**Because it cannot be done for one tenant and not another.
***Because she believes that it can be limited to just automatic
changing signs.
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Mr. Balling explained the request for a Personal Computer in PERSONAL
the Department of Finance & General Services; he referred to COMPUTER
his memo to the President and Board of Trustees of September 27,
1984. Moved by Hartstein, seconded by O'Reilly, to grant
authority to waive bids and purchase a Personal Computer for
the Department of Finance and General Services. Trustee Glover
questioned the waiver of bids; Mr. Brimm explained the 27% dis-
count offerred to government units and stated that he is very
confident that this would be the best price available. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
�•/ AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 P.M.
Janet M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS (Ertk DAY
OF Ccetu5vt. , 1984.
Village President