1982-11-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6109
11/15/82
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, NOVEMBER 15, 1982.
In the absence of the Village President, the Village Clerk CALL TO ORDER
called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Those present stood
and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: Trustees Marienthal , ROLL CALL
Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, and Schwartz. President
Clayton 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; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of Public
Works; Frank Hruby, Director of Building & Zoning; Richard
Kuenkler, Village Engineer; and Paul Kochendorfer, Village
Treasurer.
Moved byStone, seconded byO'Reilly, to appoint Trustee PRESIDENT
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Marienthal President Pro Tem for tonight's meeting. Upon PRO TEM
voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to approve the APPROVAL
minutes of the November 1 , 1982 Regular Meeting. The following OF MeIN_ _UTES
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correction was made to the minutes:
Page 6107: The following sentence should appear at the
top of the page: "Trustee O'Reilly stated
that she removed this item from the Consent
Agenda because this is a continuation of her
objection to going out for the bonds for the
pavement management program."
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Schwartz
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #490. Moved by O'Reilly, WARRANT #490
seconded by Stone, to approve Warrant #490 in the amount of
$262,917.34, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll
call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Pro Tem Marienthal noted a misprint in the NEWSPAPER
November 15, 1982 issue of the Buffalo Grove Herald regarding ARTICLE ~
the water rates, and asked that the newspaper clarify and
correct the misprint. ,
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President Pro Tem Marienthal noted that the team of Phil SNOW PLOWING
Moffat and Richard Kuhl took third place in the Annual Snow COMPEIITION�
Plowing Competition held at Arlington Park on October 23,
1982. President Pro Tern Marienthal then presented Mr. Moffat
and Mr. Kuhl with plaques, and thanked them for a job well done.
On behalf of the Public Works Department, Mr. Moffat and Mr.
Kuhl presented their 3rd Place Trophy to the Village.
Trustee Hartstein commended the Village Clerk and the staff STUDENT
for their efforts in revitalizing Student Government Day, GOVERNMENT
and stated that he thinks it is a most worthwhile program DAY
which should be continued.
Mr. Ballingnoted the of Management Report
submission
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and answered a question from the Board on same. REPORT
Mr. Balling brought to the Board 's attention the final comments NIPC
of the Village to NIPC regarding the NIPC Regional Land Use
Policy Plan. President Clayton represented the Village at a
Public Hearing which was held on November 4, 1982; after
reviewing the Village's position again with the Regional NIPC
office, it was determined that Buffalo Grove should refile
its positions of record with NIPC. The filing date for these
comments is November 17, 1982.
Mr. Balling noted that the total estimated construction cost WATER MAIN
for the Water Main Reinforcement Program is $1 ,739,616. The REINFORCEMENT
estimate was prepared by the Village Engineer. The Village PROGRAM
has reserved a contingency and land acquisition cost of
$260,000, bringing the total estimate to $2,000,558.51 . The
complete package will be brought to the Board for bid authoriza-
tion on December 6, 1982.
President Pro Tem Marienthal asked if there were any questions QUESTIONS
from the audience. There were none. FROM THE_
AUDIENCE
President Pro Tem Marienthal explained the Consent Agenda, and CONSENT
stated that any member of the Board or the audience could AGENDA
request that an item be removed for full discussion. There
were no such requests.
Mr. Raysa pointed out that, under Item XIII , F, this item is
actually two annexations and must be treated as such, since
there are two owners.
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE
#82-34, an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo #82-34
Grove Municipal Code (Designation of No Parking on Kingsbridge (Amending
Way) . This ordinance provides for No Parking during certain Title 10)
hours as requested by School District #96 to alleviate traffic
congestion around Prairie School . Upon roll call , Trustees voted
as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O ' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to accept and approve SITE IMPROVE-
the Site Improvement Agreement of the Wes-Tech Development. MENT AGREEMENT
Approval of the proposed improvements to Buffalo Grove Commerce (Wes-Tech)- ' -
Center, Lots 11 and 12, is recommended by the Village Engineer.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to accept the APPEARANCE
Appearance Commission recommendation reference Little Italian COMMISSION
Pizza, the front elevation change. The Appearance Commission RECOMMENDATION
recommends approval of this change to the subject property. (Little
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: Italian Pizza
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to refer to the Plan REFERRAL TO
Commission the annexation of the 50' strip of land lying north PLAN COMMISSICta
of Lake-Cook Road currently within the Village of Wheeling. (50' strip OT-
This property is adjacent to Northwood and Buffalo Grove Commerce land)
Center subdivisions and has been disannexed by the Village of
Wheeling. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to approve the EXTENSION OF
Agreement extending the expiration date on the grant of EXPIRATION
temporary easement between Charles Fiore Nurseries, Inc. and DATE TEMPORARY
the Village of Buffalo Grove. This agreement would extend the EASEMENT
original expiration date of the temporary easement for a period FIORE NURSERIE`.
of 90 days. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee O' Reilly explained Resolution #82-50, and requested RESOLUTION
that another Trustee make the motion, since she is opposed #82-50
to the program. Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Gerschefske,
to pass Resolution #82-50, providing a notice of intent regarding
MET Project Section No. 82-00030-02-GB. Upon roll call , Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal , O' Reilly
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Gerschefske, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION
#82-51 , authorizing solicitation of Bids for Corporate Purpose # 2-51
Bonds, Series 1982-A, with the correction that the figure in L
the 4th line on page 2 to read $2,000,000.
Trustee O'Reilly reiterated her reasons for being against going
out for these bonds:
1 . The capitalized interest.
l 2. The necessity of borrowing to do a road project, thereby
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President Pro Tem Marienthal stated that a memo was prepared by
Mr. Brimm explaining why time is of the essence in authorizing
solicitation of these bids this year, rather than next year.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Stone, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal , O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Gerschefske reviewed the appeal of the Appearance NORTHWEST
Commission recommendation regarding Northwest Community Hospital COMMUNITY
Ambulatory Care Center. There was discussion by the Board HOSPITAL
regarding the words "X-RAY-LAB" appearing on the sign. It was (Ambulatory
the concensus of the Board that these words constitute a form Care Center)
of advertising, which is not allowed under the Sign Code. Moved
by Hartstein, seconded by Schwartz, that the appeal by Northwest
Community Hospital be denied, and that the Appearance recommenda-
tion be affirmed as is. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
In answer to a question from the Board, Mr. Boysen explained 1983 STREET
the method for determining the sequence of maintenance for MAINTENANCE
various streets in the Village. Mr. Balling explained that PROGRAM�Y
fixing roads that are in the worst shape first does not always
maximize the maintenance dollar; it is advisable to bring up the
better roads to the longest possible maintenance life with the
lease possible maintenance dollar first.
Mr. Brimm then presented a comparison of values that were in the
Baxter & Woodman report with the values that were in the Novak &
Dempsey report. Trustee O'Reilly noted that she wished the
comparisons relating to number of years of service and levels
of service to be more consistent. Mr. Brimm stated that there
would still be sufficient funds available for routine maintenance.
Trustee Hartstein strongly urged the Board to approve the
authorization to bid this project, since this appears to be
the most cost effective way to deal with deteriorating streets
in the Village.
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Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Stone, to authorize bids for
the 1983 Street Maintenance Program as outlined in the material
presented by staff. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES : 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Trustee O'Reilly presented the final report from the Municipal MUNICIPAL
l Water Policy Committee. In addition to the main documents , WATER POLICY
�•/ there are several additions to that document, and Trustee
O'Reilly also reviewed same.
A Lake County resident from the audience questioned the tax
increase; Trustee O 'Reilly stated that the committee was very
concerned with the equity, and that is why their recommendation
is that the debt service be broken down on a user basis, rather
than on the property tax bills. It was also recommended that
the fee schedule be examined on an annual basis, so as to take
into account the future growth of the Village. Mr. Brimm
explained this method.
Trustee Stone stated that, although paying for the water on a
user basis would be the most equitable, it would also be one
of the more costly methods to the consumer, everyone would end
up paying more in the long run in order to insure equity.
Trustee Hartstein stated that he agreed with Trustee Stone,
stating that most people want to spend the least amount of
dollars , notwithstanding the tax inequities. Mr. Kochendorfer
then discussed the differences between Profile 5 and Profile 7,
citing different tax brackets, differences in assessed valuation,
federal tax cuts, etc. Trustee Gerschefske agrees that the
lowest cost profile in the best, and that the least expensive
alternative for everyone is important. He also stated that
the growth in the community must be considered, and agrees that
it is a good idea to review this every year. Trustee Stone
stated that Profile 5 allows businesses to pay more of their
fair share. Mr. Kochendorfer stated that the Village is selling
a commodity, therefore., each user should pay the same amount for
that commodity. Trustee Stone stated that Profile 5 has everyone
paying the least amount possible.
Trustee Hartstein asked what consideration was given to the
impact of unbuilt subdivisions or commercial developments. Mr.
Brimm stated that it is difficult to project very far into the
future, which is what led to the recommendation that this study
�./ be re-evaluated every year. Mr. Balling stated that Profile 7
has the advantage of quickly passing on savings to the user/
consumer, rather than working with the delay which would occur
if the cost were on the taxes. Mr. Brimm also elaborated on
the method of making tax adjustments.
President Pro Tem Marienthal stated that we must be concerned
about the residents that are in the Village now, and not
necessarily counting on future growth. Trustee O'Reilly stated
that the Committee discussed at length all concerns which have
been expressed this evening. She stated that the annual review
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was of primary importance to the Committee because of
unpredictable happenings. Another consideration was the
salability of a home with a very high tax bill . Trustee
O'Reilly stated that a letter was received from Ron Norene
stating that extremely high tax bills will not improve the
bond rating of the Village. Also considered was the point
at which high taxes prohibit businesses from moving into
the Village.
Trustee Schwartz stated that he served on the Municipal
Water Policy Committee, and that he strongly feels that
Profile 7 should be adopted.
President Pro Tem Marienthal polled the Board as to their
preference of Profile 5 or Profile 7:
Profile 5 - Stone, Hartstein, Gerschefske
Profile 7 - Marienthal , O'Reilly, Schwartz
All Trustees were in favor of an annual review. It was
noted that, since there is a tie vote, there will be a
Special Meeting next week, when there is a full Board,
to determine which Profile is preferred.
President Pro Tem Marienthal , on behalf of the community,
thanked each member of the Water Policy Committee for the
effort put forth in the creation of the document considered
this evening.
Moved by Schwartz, seconded by Gerschefske, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon roll call , the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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Janet M.E:Bi rabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 6 DAY
OF C"1-"A)e^.- , 1982.
Village President
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