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1983-02-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6149 2/7/83 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS , HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS , VILLAGE HALL, FEBRUARY 7, 1983. The Village Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 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; Police Chief McCann; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works ; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer, Keith Maclntyre, Engineering Technician ; Frank Hruby, ,Director of Buildng t Zoning and Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer. Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to appoint Trustee PRESIDENT 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 Stone, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF of the January 17, 1983 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call , MINUTES Trustees voted as follows : AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske NAYES: 0 - None ABSTAIN : 1 - Schwartz Motion declared carried. Moved by Hartstein, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the minutes of the January 24, 1983 Special Meeting. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #495. Moved by O' Reilly, WARRANT #495 seconded by Stone, to approve Warrant #495 in the amount of $408,722.77 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Trustee Schwartz reported that there had been a meeting of BUFFALO GROVE the Buffalo Grove Days Committee, and that things were moving DAYS along smoothly. He stated that the Committee had restructured the rates, and that a flat fee will be charged to participants. Trustee Schwartz stated that any comments, suggestions , or help would be welcomed, and that the next meeting will be held in approximately six weeks. 6150 2/7/83 Trustee O 'Reilly stated that she had sent out a calendar of LAKE MICHIGAN events for the Water Presentations, and that the first one WATER COMMITTEE is to be held this Thursday evening. Trustee O'Reilly urged PRESENTATIONS as many Board members as possible to attend these meetings. Trustee Hartstein reported that there is a meeting with CONGRESSMAN Congressman Porter to discuss federal legislation affecting PORTER communities on Saturday, February 12, 1983 at 9:45 A.M. in MEETING Highland Park. Trustee Hartstein will be attending the meeting, and he urged other Board members to do so also. Mr. Balling noted that the Letter of Credit for Wellington WELLINGTON HILLS Hills has been received; there is an error in the total amount of the bond, which will be corrected this week. The Letter of Credit is in the form identical to that requested by the Village Attorney. President Pro Tem Marienthal asked if there were any questions QUESTIONS FROM from the audience. There were none. THE AUDIENCE President Pro Tem Marienthal explained the Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA and stated that any member of the Board or the audience could request that an item be removed for full discussion. There were no such requests. Moved by Stone` seconded by O' Reilly, to approve Ordinance ORDINANCE #83-10 #83-10, an ordinance renaming the two cul-de-sacs known as (Renaming Lockwood Court. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: Lockwood Court) AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the Centrex CENTREX CONTRACT Contract Extension. The contract extension offered by Illinois EXTENSION Bell would freeze current system prices through calendar 1985. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAPES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by O ' Reilly, to authorize the purchase AUTHORIZE of and to waive bids for one Toro Workmaster utility vehicle. PURCHASE & Authorization is requested to waive bids and purchase one Toro WAIVER OF BIDS �•/ Workmaster utility vehicle from Chicago Toro in the amount of FOR TORO WORK- $5,075. This piece of equipment was approved in the FY1983 MASTER UTILITY budget and the purchase price is $25.00 under the budgeted VEHICLE amount. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske, Schwartz NAPES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 6151 2/7/83 Moved by Stone, seconded by O' Reilly, to approve the LEXINGTON GLEN Lexington Glen Condominium Covenants. The subject covenants CONDOMINIUM require formal approval by the Village Board prior to recording. COVENANTS They have been reviewed and are acceptable to the Village Attorney and may be examined in the Village Planner's office. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by O 'Reilly, to authorize the AUTHORIZE purchase of and to waive bids for one Ryan Greensaire II . PURCHASE & Authorization is requested to waive bids and purchase one WAIVER OF- BIDS Ryan Greensaire II from Tri-State Toro in the amount of $5,000. FOR ONE RYAN- This piece of equipment was approved in the FY1983 budget and GREENSAIRE- II the purchase is $400 under the budget amount. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by O'Reilly, to authorize the AUTHORIZE TO bidding for the Villagewide Water Main Reinforcement Project. BID THE Authority to bid the subject project at an advertising and bid VILLAGEWIDE opening date selected by the Village Engineer. This request is WATER—MAIN based upon the schedule of upcoming Board meetings and the REINFORCEMENT desire to bid the project at the earliest possible date in order PROJECT J to take advantage of the current favorable bidding climate. AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by O 'Reilly, to approve the Village- VILLAGEWIDE wide Water Main Reinforcement Project Easements . Approval of WATER MAIN the subject easements for this project is recommended by the REINFORCEMENT Village Engineer subject to execution by the respective PROJECT EASEMENTS property owners. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES : 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by O ' Reilly, to approve the LEXINGTON PARK Appearance Commission recommendation reference Lexington in AESTHETICS' the Park (Lexington Glen) - sales trailer and parking lot, lighting, signage and landscaping. The Appearance Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic elements. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES: 6 Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 6152 2/7/83 Moved by Stone, seconded by O' Reilly, to approve the TALMAN HOME Appearance Commission recommendation for Taiwan Home - MON-EY NETWORK Money Network machine enclosure. The Appearance Commission MACHINE recommends approval of these aesthetic elements. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske, Schwartz . NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by Schwartz, to pass Ordinance #83-11 ORDINANCE #83-11 amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal (Traffic) - Code (Speed Restrictions Along Chatham Circle, Estate Drive, and Beechwood Road) . Trustee Hartstein supported the motion , and stated that he has previously suggested reducing the speed limits on Village streets. Mr. Al Vermiglio of 445 Chatham Circle stated that the residents of the area do not feel the Ordinance goes far enough; they would like to see 20 mile per hour speed limits, which are authorized by state law, and they would like to see STOP signs at a number of the intersections. He stated that many neighboring suburbs have 20 mile per hour limits in residential areas. Mr. Bill Ross of 464 Chatham Circle stated that they would like to see curve-warning signs at the north end of Chatham Circle, as well as yellow warning signs. A resident of 534 Estate Drive stated that he has seen the high school students drag-racing down the street, and thinks that a STOP sign would help. President Pro Tem Marienthal referred to the staff recommendation in Mr. Kuenkler's memo of February 3, 1983. Mrs. Sharon Gopon of 737 Bernard Drive pointed out that people tend to go some- what faster than the speed limit, which means that most people are travelling closer to 35 miles per hour. Mr. Kuenkler explained why the speed limit was raised to 30 miles per hour in 1972. Mr. Dave Schust of 477 Chatham Circle pointed out that the last traffic study was done prior to the construction of Buffalo Grove High School , and that the situation will worsen when Weidner Road is opened up to Dundee Road. Mr. Tom Noie noted that there is only one yellow Caution sign eastbound between Arlington Heights Road and Buffalo Grove Road. A student of Buffalo Grove High School living at 465 Chatham Circle noted that many of the students driving speed when they are driving, and do not think about small children that may be around. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows on the motion : AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 6153 2/7/83 Trustee Hartstein stated that he believes that this type of speed limit does have a positive impact on encouraging people to drive slower, and asked if the Board would be receptive to discussing at a workshop meeting a consideration of reducing the speed limit on all residential streets throughout the Village to 25 miles per hour. He asked for a polling with regard to whether or not the Board would be receptive to putting this matter on an agenda for a future meeting. Trustee O'Reilly asked the staff to consult with other communities that have 20 mile per �./ hour speed limits , and find out how they manage. Mr. Vermiglio asked what the members of the community could do to see that the speed limit is cut down to 20 miles per hour. It was stated that all interested residents should attend the workshop when it is held so that their input may be given. President Pro Tem Marienthal polled the Board on Trustee Hartstein 's suggestion to discuss this matter at a future workshop meeting: "Yes" indicates favor;"No" indicates opposition : YES: Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NO: None Mr. Raysa pointed out sections of this agreement which are out ORDINANCE #83-12 of date. Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Schwartz, to pass (Fire Mutual Aid Ordinance #83-12, approving a fire mutual aid agreement, with Agreement) the request that the Village Attorney's concerns be forwarded to all appropriate parties in the hopes that this agreement may be updated. Mr. Raysa suggested that both items regarding this agreement be passed tonight, and that Chief Winter write a letter in an attempt to get these items brought up to date. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows on the motion : AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Mr Raysa noted his concerns with this agreement, and referred RESOLUTION #83-2 to his letter of February 4, 1983. Moved by Hartstein, seconded (Advanced Life by Schwartz to pass Resolution #83-2 , approving an agreement Support/Mobile related to continued participation in an Advanced Life Support/ Intensive Care Mobile Intensive Care System, with the stipulation that the System Agree- Village Attorney 's concerns relating to same be forwarded to ment) Dr. Zydlo and other appropriate parties in hopes that the agreements can be modified and brought up to date. AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, Hartstein , Gerschefske, Schwartz �� NAYES : 1 - O'Reilly Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Resolution #83-3 RESOLUTION #83-3 in opposition to fast food restaurants on Dundee Road south of (Opposition to Buffalo Grove High School . President Pro Tem. Marienthal pointed Fast Food out that there was a serious accident near the high school over Restaurants on the week-end, and noted that , if the proposed restaurant is Dundee Road) built, there will be many high school students trying to cut across Dundee Road to get to the restaurant. 6154 2/7/83 Trustee O' Reilly asked that, when this Resolution is sent to Arlington Heights, a cover letter be sent mentioning the accident which took place over the week-end. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Trustee Gerschefske reported the background on this appeal . APPEARANCE Mr. William Murphy of Quinlan & Tyson referred to the decision COMMISSION of the Appearance Commission, and explained Quinlan & Tyson 's RECOMMENDATION request to reinstall their original sign. He stated that APPEAL the owner of the Center assured him that he would have no (Quinlan & Tyson) problem reinstalling his original sign, and he was not aware that he would need a new sign until the Appearance Commission meeting on January 27, 1983; he stated that this would impose an economic hardship on him. Chairman Hardt of the Appearance Commission presented the views of the Appearance Commission ; he also explained the main concerns when the sign package was developed for the Center. After discussion by the Board , it was moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Stone, to deny the appeal of Quinlan & Tyson of the Appearance Commission recommendation. The owner of the Center stated that all tenants were notified of the sign requirements; he stated that he thinks communications were excellent throughout the entire situation. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Trustee Gerschefske noted a letter from Mobil Oil stating that MOBIL OIL they would prefer to pursue an inside side rather than appeal- ing the Appearance Commission recommendation. Trustee Gerschefske recommended that this item be taken off the agenda and processed through the staff. Trustee Gerschefske stated that the signage for Highland HIGHLAND POINT Point has been approved by the Appearance Commission, but (signage) the developer would like the sign illuminated, which was denied by the Appearance Commission. Trustee Gerschefske pointed out that there was once an illuminated sign in this spot, and that there are other cases of illuminated signs in the Village. Moved by Gerschefske, seconded by Hartstein, to permit illumination of the sign that was approved by the Appearance Commission to be put on a timer that would be turned off at a certain time. Mr. Guggemos stated that the lights will be limited to 150 watts, and would be a bullet-type which would be directed at the sign, and there would be no light interference with any traffic or houses. 6155 2/7/83 Chairman Hardt of the Appearance Commission stated that there has been no precedent in the Village whereby a sales sign has been illuminated. Mr. Guggemos referred to page 258 of the Municipal Code, where he believes it states that illumination of signs is allowed. Mr. Hruby stated that the last illuminated sign that he is aware of was in 1979. Residents of the area were concerned about the lights shining in the eyes of drivers attempting to turn the corner, and \./ questioned approving the sign before the models are approved. The residents also wished to have this subject deferred until they have had a chance to meet on it. Trustee O'Reilly suggested that the Board act on the entire situation at one time. Trustee Hartstein moved to table the motion. Trustee Gerschefske then withdrew his motion. li President Pro Tem Marienthal declared a recess from 9:05 RECESS until 9:27 P.M. President Pro Tem Marienthal noted a letter and petition submitted by the homeowners of the Highland Point Subdivision ; he requested that copies be made and distributed to each Board member. Trustee Gerschefske stated that the residents of the Highland Point Subdivision have a concern with the Appearance Commission recommendation to approve the developer's proposal to build smaller homes on the remaining lots. There was then discussion as to whether this subject should be dealt , with this evening, or postponed until a workshop meeting on February 14, 1983. Mr. Guggemos.. stated that they have met all criteria set forth by the Village. Mr. Jay Berlinsky, counsel for Standard Pacific, stated that they would like to have the concerns and issues proposed by the homeowners discussed this evening, so that the developer has some guidelines from which to work. The homeowners wish to postpone discussion until February 14th so that they will have more facts and figures to present. Mr. Guggemos presented a brief background of this subdivision. He stated that the Hoffman Group and Standard Pacific are two separate entities, but there is one annexation agreement for both developments; he referred to a map of the area, pointing out current homes, and proposed homes. Mr. Guggemos displayed exterior pictures of each of the proposed models; he hopes to sell the homes for between $80,000 to $100,000. PLAN 3320 is a tri-level with a potential square footage of 1 ,717, and a basic square footage of 1 , 186; the house is 51 ' wide; the sale price would be from the high 70's to the low 80's. PLAN 3400 has a potential square footage of 1 ,694, and a basic square footage of 1 ,063; it is 51 ' 8 and 1/2" wide, and 22 ' 6" high; this house would also sell from the high 70's to the low 80's. PLAN 3620 is a 2-story with a potential square footage of 1 ,823, and a basic square footage of 1 ,599; the house is 48' wide and 24' high; the sale price would be from the high 80's to low 90's. PLAN 3630 is a 2-story with a potential of 6156 2/7/83 2,076 square feet, and a basic square footage of 1 ,740; it is 50 ' wide and 24' 6" high; the sale price would be from the high 80's to low 90's for the basic house. Mr. Ron Kovarsky read a statement addressing the concerns of the homeowners. They are concerned erned about the tax base and the market value of � their homes, as well as the fact that it was implied to them when they purchased their homes that the entire development would be built out with similar homes. Mr. Guggemos proposes Lai to build four brand new models on the remaining lots. Trustee Hartstein questioned whether or not the two smaller models comply with the 1 ,200 square foot requirement in the Ordinance, since the basic homes do not contain 1 ,200 square feet of living space. He suggested that, if they do comply with the ordinance, the developer refrain from building the two smaller homes on any lots abutting the existing homes. Mr. Raysa is going to look into the issue regarding square footage requirements which was raised by Trustee Hartstein. Trustee O 'Reilly also asked Mr. Raysa to clarify the limits of the Village in any regulating beyond the zoning require- ments. Mr. Balling stated that there is no notification requirement with regard to an Appearance Commission review. A number of Board members are of the opinion that surrounding homeowners should be notified of this type of change. Mr. Guggemos assured the Board that he will not build in violation of the monotony code. Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Gerschefske, that Items XIII ; C and D, the Appearance Commission recommendations on Highland Point, including the Highland Point signage, be deferred until a Special meeting February 14, 1983. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows on the motion : AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz 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 11 : 10 P.M. Jannet Si rabian,Village Clerk" APPROVED BY ME THIS �- � DAY OFkoau.a;� , 1983. i'/� 2 Village President