1983-12-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6323
12/19/83
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, DECEMBER 19, 1983
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Those CALL TO ORDER
present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President Clayton, ROLL CALL
Trustees Stone, O'Reilly, Glover and Reid. Trustees Marienthal
and Hartstein were absent. Also present were: William Balling,
Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; William Brimm,
Finance Director; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; and
Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the APPROVAL OF
December 5, 1983 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted MINUTES
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal,Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the
December 12, 1983 Special Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #516. Moved by Stone, seconded by WARRANT #516
Reid, to approve Warrant #516 in the amount of $964,975.35,
authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried
President Clayton announced the winners of the Coloring Contest TRANSPORTATION
sponsored by the Transportation Commission to publicize Transportation
Week. The winners were: Ryan Larson, Jennifer Schuster, Angela COMMISSION
Yary and Rachel Field. President Clayton presented Certificates COLORING CON-
of Appreciation and small gifts to each of the children present. TEST
President Clayton announced that the Chamber of Commerce had 25th ANNIVER-
contributed $2,500.00 toward the sign to be located on the SARY PROJECT
Village grounds for the 25th Anniversary Project.
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report for the MANAGEMENT
month of November, 1983. There were no questions on same. REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the distribution of the Community Guide, con- COMMUNITY GUIDE
taining information about Buffalo Grove, which was compiled by
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Mr. Doyle. Mr. Balling stated that it would be the intent of
staff to give one complimentary copy to an individual or group,
with a charge being made for subsequent copies. Trustee Glover
complimented staff on the thoroughness of the Community Guide,
and stated that he would like to see it updated on a regular basis.
Trustee Reid concurred with Trustee Glover, and stated that he
thought the cost should be kept as reasonable as possible in
order to make the Community Guide readily available.
Mr. Balling gave the Board a status report on the Sanitary Sewer SANITARY SEWER
Rehabilitation Project. He stated that, at a meeting held at REHABILITATION
the Sanitary District headquarters last week, the Village was
able to gain some fresh insights as to how to proceed. Through
discussions with Robert Curry, it was determined that Buffalo
Grove would make a good faith effort to bring the Village's
system into standards, and that the MSD would not stand in the
way of Buffalo Grove's grant application. The MSD has asked for
a letter of intent, under Mr. Balling's signature, to reaffirm
Buffalo Grove's commitment to attain compliance with the Sanitary
District standards.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS FROM
audience. There was a question from a resident regarding the THE AUDIENCE
sign for the 25th Anniversary Project, and President Clayton
described the proposed sign.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated that CONSENT AGENDA
any member of the audience or the Board could request that an
item be removed for full discussion. Trustee Stone asked that
Item XII, G be removed, and Trustee O'Reilly asked that Items
XIII, A and XIV, B be removed.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #83-58, ORDINANCE #83-58.
renaming certain streets in the Hidden Lakes Subdivision. This
ordinance corrects errors in the street names for the subject
project made at the time of recording. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #83-55, RESOLUTION
regarding Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax Distrib- #83-55
ution - 1983. This resolution is required to be passed annually
to confirm that the Village intends to comply with the pro-
visions of the Illinois Revenue Act. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Summerset SUMMERSET COV-
Covenants. Approval of these covenants is recommended by the ENANTS
Village Attorney and the Village Planner. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid to approve the Plat of Ease- PLAT OF EASEMENT
1./ ment (Hidden Lake Village - Phase II) . Approval of the subject (Hidden Lake
plat is recommended by the Village Engineer. Upon roll call, Village Phase II;
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried
Moved by Glover seconded by Reid, to refer the Commonwealth Edison COMMONWEALTH
Right-of-Way (Johnson Property East) to the Plan Commission EDISON RIGHT-OF-
Referral to the Plan Commission is recommended. Annexation of WAY (Johnson
this property is necessary in order to establish contiguity with Property East)
the Johnson Property East. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Development DEVELOPMENT
Improvement Agreement (Lexington Hills) . Approval of the Develop- IMPROVEMENT
ment Improvement Agreement for the subject project is recommended AGREEMENT (Lexing
by the Village Engineer. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as ton Hills)
follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance APPEARANCE
Commission recommendation for Wag's Restaurant (The Grove) - COMMISSION RE-
Lighting. The Appearance Commission recommends approval of COMMENDATION (Wag'
this aesthetic element of the subject project. Upon roll call, Restaurant - The
Trustees voted as follows: Grove
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance APPEARANCE COM-
Commission recommendation for Edward Schwartz and Co. (Devon- MISSION RECOMMEN-
shire II) - Architecture, Materials, Colors, and Lighting. DATION (Edward
The Appearance Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic Schwartz and Co.-
elements of the subject project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted Devonshire II)
as follows:
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AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND ISSUE
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY COMPANY
President Clayton read the Notice of Public Hearing published in
the Buffalo Grove Herald on December 1, 1983.
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 7:58 P.M.
Mr. Raysa stated that he would like the record to show that, regarding
the Notice of Public Hearing, it reflects that the borrower would be
John Mangel II - Joel G. Caplan Partnership, an Illinois general
partnership; in effect, the borrowers will be individuals rather than
the Illinois general partnership. Bond counsel believes that the
publication is adequate.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions on this issuance.
There were no further comments or questions.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 7:59 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND ISSUE
FRETTED INDUSTRIES, INC.
President Clayton read the Notice of Public Hearing published in
the Buffalo Grove Herald on December 2, 1983.
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 8:00 P.M. ,
and asked if there were any questions or comments. Mr. Raysa
noted that the final bond which the Village will be asked to issue
will be in the amount of $1,000,000.00, rather than $1,300,000.00.
There were no other comments.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8:01 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - 1984 GOLF COURSE APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE
President Clayton read the Notice of Public Hearing which was
published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on December 5, 1983.
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 8:01 P.M. ,
and asked if there were any questions or comments. Mr. Brimm
stated that there was no further presentation other than that
which was written and distributed.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8:03 P.M.
Mr. Balling introduced and explained the proposed Ordinance #83-59, ORDINANCE #83-59
authorizing the financing of an Industrial Project and the Issuance (Long Grove
of $1,250,000.00 Principal Amount Industrial Revenue Bond. Mr. Confectionery)
Raysa then noted the agreements and exhibits relevant to the Bond,
and stated that, from a legal standpoint, all documents are satisfactory.
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Moved by Reid, seconded by Stone, to pass Ordinance #83-59,
authorizing the financing of an Industrial Project and the
Issuance of $1,250,000.00 Principal Amount Industrial Revenue
Bond. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Raysa reviewed this Issue; he stated that the documents ORDINANCE #83-60
were just received by him tonight, and he has not completed (Fretted Industries)
his review; Mr. Raysa's legal review will be finalized prior
to the bond closing. Mr. Raysa also stated that, since Fretted
Industries proposes to lease a portion of the building, he
wants to have language inserted which would give the Village
the right to approve the sub-lessee.
Mr. Balling stated that, based on Mr. Raysa's comments, he will
file the Industrial Revenue Bond Application Letter with the
Village Clerk.
Moved by Stone, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #83-60,
authorizing the financing of an Industrial Project and the
Issuance of $1,000,000.00 Principal Amount Industrial Revenue
Bond, subject to the Village Attorney's review and approval of
all the appropriate documents. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained proposed Ordinance #83-61, providing for ORDINANCE #83-61
the acquisition of land in Lake County, Illinois. Moved by
O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #83-61. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained proposed Ordinance #83-62. Moved by ORDINANCE #83-62
Reid, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance #83-62, providing
for the acquisition of land in Lake County, Illinois. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
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Mr. Balling reviewed the Food and Bar Lease for Eat's Incorporated, EAT'S INCORPORATE
referring to Mr. Brimm's memo to him of December 15, 1983.
Mr. Kerry Kuhn gave the Board his views regarding the equipment
and the rent; there was then discussion on both the sale of the
equipment, and the lease.
Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Reilly, to table. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained that this will be a lease/purchase by the RESOLUTION #83-5(
Agency, and reviewed the way that the lease/purchase will work,
as well as the source of funds from the Police and Fire Departments.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that she wishes to see a copy of the finan-
cial workings involved. Trustee O'Reilly also stated that she
is very concerned about the type of information which will be
available through this system, and would like to see someone
work on the criteria for same. Mr. Balling stated that a report
will be delivered to the Board.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution #83-56,
authorizing appropriation of funds and bid waiver related to the
acquisition of a Computer Aided Dispatch System. This Resolution
pledges the Village's commitment and support to NWCDS to provide
funds for its share of the base station. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 1 - Stone**
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
**Trustee Stone subsequently changed his vote to "AYE" since Mr.
Raysa stated that it was necessary to have a 2/3 affirmative
vote of the Trustees. Trustee Stone stated that he is personally
against the acquisition of this equipment, but will vote "AYE"
since he is aware that this acquisition is the desire of the majority
of the Board.
The motion was then declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover to approve the Data DATA COMMUNICA-
Communications Agreement. This agreement is required for the TIONS AGREEMENT
purchase of local equipment required by the Computer Aided Dis-
patch System. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, President Clayton
NAYES: 1 - Stone
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Boysen answered a question voiced by Trustee O'Reilly VILLAGEWIDE WATER
regarding connection fees. Mr. Raysa also clarified this for MAIN REINFORCEMEn
Trustee O'Reilly. Trustee O'Reilly then asked if there could be PROJECT
clarification on page 3, line 6. Mr. Raysa stated that he could
make a slight change in the wording, and stated that he would
have no concern, from a legal standpoint, with doing same.
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Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to approve the Villagewide
Watermain Reinforcement Project (Branitech, Easement No. 1) ,
with minor wording changes made by Mr. Raysa. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive Session EXECUTIVE SESSION
to consider information regarding employment of an employee.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Marienthal, Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 9:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 10:32 P.M. Moved by Stone, ADJOURNMENT
seconded by Glover, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 10:33 P.M.
Jane. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 9 DAY OF
January , 1984
Village President