1985-03-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6568
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MARCH 4, 1985
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:30 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, Hartstein, Glover, and Reid.
Trustee O'Reilly was absent. Also present were: William
Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney;
James Doyle, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance
Director; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Ray Rigsby,
Superintendent of Public Works; Richard Kuenkler, Village
Engineer; Frank Hruby, Director of Building & Zoning; Police
Chief McCann; and Deputy Chief Voigt.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES
of the February 19, 1985 Special Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes
of the February 25, 1985 Special Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES : 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Brimm read Warrant #545. Moved by Marienthal,seconded WARRANT #545
by Glover, to approve Warrant #545 in the amount of
$334,622.63, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted that, because of the people in the AGENDA CHANGE
audience for certain items, she would like to take care of
certain items before going into Executive Session.
PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING
President Clayton read the Notice of Public Hearing pub-
lished in the Buffalo Grove Herald on February 18, 1985.
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at
7:35 P.M.
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Mr. Brimm explained the Public Hearing requirements for
Revenue Sharing, and made a brief presentation.
Mr. Balling noted that the presentation of the entire
FY85-86 budget will begin later on this evening.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from
the audience or the Board regarding Revenue Sharing Funds;
there were none.
President Clayton closed the public hearing at 7:37 P.M.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from QUESTIONS FROM
the audience. Mr. Brian Raymond from the Mill Creek sub- THE AUDIENCE
division stated that he had been having problems with the
plumbing in his house, and stated that there is a tree
planted directly over his sewer line, which he would wish
to have the Village remove; he stated that, according to
the State Plumbing Code, the builder was in violation, and
he would be interested in finding out if there is a possi-
bility of taking legal action.
Mr. Balling responded to Mr. Raymond's concerns. President
Clayton suggested that Mr. Balling meet with Mr. Raymond
and try and work out the problem, and then report back to
the Board.
President Clayton read the proposed resolution commending RESOLUTION #85-12
Robert S. Pinzur for service to the Village of Buffalo (Robert S. Pinzur)
Grove as a member of the Transportation Commission 1978-
1985. Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Marienthal, to pass
Resolution #85-12. Upon voice vote, the motion was unani-
mously declared carried. President Clayton presented a
plaque to Mr. Pinzur, and thanked him for his service to
the Village.
President Clayton proclaimed the week of March 3-9, 1985 PROCLAMATION
as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week in Buffalo
Grove, and urged all residents to support the efforts that
are being made to deal with this tragic problem. Presi-
dent Clayton noted that a copy of the Proclamation will
be sent to the proper persons.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE SESSION
Session to discuss litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:47 P.M.
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The Regular Meeting resumed at 8:59 P.M.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Marienthal, to authorize LITIGATION
the Village Attorney to file a lawsuit against the devel- (Happ Farm II)
oper and the Village of Arlington Heights to attack the
density and the impact on our community of the Happ Farm
II project located in the vicinity of Dundee and Arlington
Heights Roads, which was recently before the Village of
Arlington Heights.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid,
President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Reid asked about the status of reconstruction of BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
Buffalo Grove Road.
Mr. Balling stated that the Village attempted to get on
the March bid letting, but IDOT kicked out the Village's
certification, so Buffalo Grove is now on the May bid
letting for the above project.
Mr. Boysen stated that pothole repair would be completed
as necessary.
Mr. Balling reported on the status of the Lake Michigan LAKE MICHIGAN
water; he stated that there had been some cloudiness and WATER
rust in the lines. With regard to the rust problem, the
flushing project, which will begin March 19, 1985 should
solve that problem.
Mr. Boysen then explained the reason for the cloudiness
which seems to correlate to some lower levels in the wet
wells, so they will try to operate the wells at a higher
level.
Mr. Balling stated that the Public Works Department does
offer the anti-rust compound for laundering of clothes; these
have also been distributed to the Police Department for dis-
tribution on weekends.
Mr. Balling reported on the meeting held with Park Board PARK DISTRICT
President Borowski, Park Director Rylko, President Clayton, MEETING
and himself concerning open space planning. President Bor-
owski indicated that it is the number one priority of the
Park District to acquire the west half of the Siefert
property. The Park District indicated that they had the
resources, and would acquire the property, and asked for
Village support and cooperation to make it happen. The
Park District representatives indicated that they will have
a revised comprehensive plan by July of this year, and
indicated that Busch Commons was a very low priority,
primarily because of the scale and size of the project.
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Mr. Raysa stated that the Village has filed a petition for SOO LINE
a rubberized grate crossing on Busch Parkway at the Soo Line
tracks adjacent to the Corporate Grove; he stated that the
people who produced testimony before the Illinois Commerce
Commission for the Village were William Balling, James
Truesdell, Leo McCann, and Dominic Saviano, and stated that
he was impressed with the testimony these gentlemen presented.
The ruling on the above should be known within 4-6 weeks.
Mr. Raysa reported on the condemnations on Buffalo Grove Road; BUFFALO GROVE
�•/ he stated that #1 went to trial, #2 was settled, and #3 requir- ROAD CONDEMNATIONS
ed that the Village pay $5,700, with #4 yet to come.
Mr. Balling stated that the representatives from Omni-House FY 1985-1986
are present this evening, but he suggested that a special BUDGET
workshop be set as a part of the March 18, 1985 meeting to
review the Omni-House request; there was no objection from
the Board to this suggestion.
Mr. Balling then introduced the FY 1985-1986 budget, which
totals $15,389,000, stating that it is a sound and balanced
budget, and reviewed his budget message to the Board dated
February 25, 1985.
Mr. Brimm then reviewed the CORPORATE FUND revenues. Trustee
Hartstein questionned the possibility of being too conserva-
tive on the Building Permit Fees, and asked for further detail
on the generation of these figures; Mr. Brimm and Mr. Balling
responded to Trustee Hartstein's comment. Trustee Glover
expressed the same concern raised by Trustee Hartstein. Mr.
Brimm and Mr. Balling also answered questions raised by Trustee
Marienthal.
Mr. Balling reviewed the LEGISLATIVE - 401 budget. Trustee
Stone asked a question regarding the Transportation Commission,
which was answered by Mr. Doyle.
Mr. Balling noted the OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER - 405 bud-
get. Trustee Stone asked a question regarding the telephone
costs, which was answered by Mr. Brimm; he also asked questions
regarding travel and printing, which were answered by Mr. Doyle.
Trustee Hartstein asked if there were any funds for consultants
in the event that the Village wishes to undertake an aggressive
marketing campaign; Mr. Balling pointed out that this type of
work has been done in-house, and this is included in the Approp-
riation Ordinance. Trustee Marienthal questionned the figure
for newsletters, which was answered by Mr. Doyle.
Mr. Balling reviewed the FINANCE & GENERAL SERVICES - 410 budget.
Mr. Brimm answered various questions from the Trustees on this
budget.
Mr. Balling reviewed the LEGAL -411 budget.
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Mr. Balling introduced the POLICE SERVICES - 431 budget,
and Chief McCann reviewed the budget in more detail. Mr.
Britain, Mr. Balling, and Chief McCann answered questions
from the Board on this budget. Trustee Stone questionned
the insurance premiums and would like to see quotes from
other companies; there was discussion on same. Trustee
Glover also would like to see other quotes on insurance;
he thinks the accreditation program is an excellent idea;
and he is strongly in favor of making the desk officer a
GSO. Trustee Hartstein echoed the comments made regarding
the insurance, as did Trustee Marienthal.
Mr. Balling reviewed the BUILDING & ZONING - 441 budget.
Mr. Hruby answered questions from the Board on this budget.
Mr. Balling introduced the ENGINEERING SERVICES - 445 budget.
Mr. Balling and Mr. Kuenkler answered questions from the
Board regarding the expenditure for the microfilm system, as
well as other questions regarding this budget.
Mr. Balling reviewed the BUILDING SERVICES - 451 budget,
and answered questions on same, as did Mr. Rigsby and Mr.
Boysen.
Mr. Balling then reviewed the STREET OPERATIONS AND MAINTEN-
ANCE - 461 budget. Mr. Rigsby answered a question from
Trustee Reid on same.
Mr. Balling introduced the PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION - 462 budget. Mr. Boysen answered a
question from Trustee Stone.
Mr. Balling noted the ESDA - 471 budget; there were no
questions on same.
Mr. Balling noted the TRANSFER-NON-OPERATING - 481 budget,
there were no questions on same.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Stone, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 P.M.
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v JANEY'M. SIRABIAN, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 12 tk DAY
OF �'�'yau�f� , 1985.
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