1981-11-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5943
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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, NOVEMBER 2, 1981 .
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
1 _ 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, Gerschefske,
and Schwartz. Also present were: William Balling, Village
Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; James Doyle, Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Richard
Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent
of Public Works; James Truesdell , Village Planner; and Paul
Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by O' Reilly, to approve the APPROVAL OF
minutes of the October 19, 1981 Regular Meeting. Upon roll MINUTES
call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 4 - Marienthal , O' Reilly, Hartstein, President Clayton
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 3 - Stone, Gerschefske, Schwartz
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #466. Moved by O'Reilly, WARRANT #466_
seconded by Stone to approve Warrant #466 in the amount of
$317,190.47, authorizing payment of bills listed. Mr. Brimm
answered a question from the Board regarding the Warrant. Upon
roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton congratulated the Village Clerk on completing MUNICIPAL CLERK'S
three years of instruction at the Municipal Clerk's Institute INSTITUTE
held at the University of Illinois , for which she was awarded
a Certificate of Achievement.
With regard to the discussion at last week's meeting regarding DEVELOPMENT
the Development Ordinance, and also because of discussions ORDINANCE
during the past couple of years with regard to the Village's r . _
development process , Mrs. Clayton stated it became obvious
that the Village does want to have some developer input not
only to the Ordinance, but also to the development process.
Mrs. Clayton has asked Trustee Schwartz to chair a committee
to gather this input, and report back to the Board. The two
developers who have volunteered to work with Trustee Schwartz
are Bill Griffin from the Hoffman Group, and Robert Friedman
with RBF Associates . Mr. Boysen, Mr. Kuenkler , and Mr. Doyle
will also attend these meetings. There are presently two meetings
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scheduled, and anyone who wishes to attend is welcome; the
meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 1981 at 2:00 P.M.
and Thursday, November 19, 1981 at 2 :00 P.M.
President Clayton noted that the Historical Society had an HISTORICAL
unveiling of a piece of art donated by Gary Groty to the SOCIETY
Buffalo Grove Museum on October 31 , 1981 . President Clayton,
Trustee O'Reilly and Trustee Gerschefske were present at the
unveiling. Trustee Gerschefske brought a poster signed by the
artist, valued at $125, which will be displayed in the Village
Hall .
Trustee O' Reilly reported that the final firefighter was sworn FIRE DEPARTMENT
in on Saturday, and began work on Sunday morning.
Trustee Hartstein noted "A Checklist to Aid Municipalities ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL
in Dealing with Real Estate Development in Adverse Economic REVIEW ARTICLE
Times", and an article written by Diamond and Glinck in the
current issue of the Illinois Municipal Review.
Mr. Balling noted the 1981/82 Snow and Ice Control Program which 1981/82 SNOW AND
was previously distributed. Mr. Rigsby highlighted the report, ICE CONTROL - --
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which he stated was basically the same with the exception of PROGRAM
the addition of 1 .4 miles of Wheeling Township roads; the
addition of the Wheeling Township roads will have no effect
on the route. Mr. Balling noted the section on Future Program
Improvements which does offer suggestions for future consideration.
It was noted that the Village does not have any liability for any
damage done to the Township roads by the equipment.
Mr. Balling noted the filing of the Administrative Activities SEPTEMBER
Report for September, and pointed out that the Fire report ADMINISTRATIVE
which was erroneously submitted last month for August again ACTIVITIES REPORT
was tacked on to the September report; Mr. Balling has re-
distributed the corrected report to the Board.
Mr. Sal Genualdi of 1115 Brandywyn stated that there is a STREET LIGHT
street light near his home which needs repair. Mr. Genualdi REPS R
also cited some diseased trees on a neighbor 's property which
need to be removed. Mr. Balling will look into both matters
and report back to Mr. Genualdi .
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. Item XI , C was removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Gerschefske, seconded by O' Reilly, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #81 -49
#81-49 opposing House Resolution 4420 (Restrictions on Commercial -- —
and Industrial Revenue Bonds) . The Village of Buffalo Grove
opposes efforts to inhibit the existing commercial and industrial
revenue bond program which currently serves as an inducement to
commerce and industry. 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 Gerschefske, seconded by O' Reilly, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #81-52
#81 -52 declaring the Village of Buffalo Grove's computer ballot ' ~
counter surplus and authorize bidding. Due to the consolidation
election law, the Village is no longer in need of their computer
ballot counter. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gerschefske, seconded by O 'Reilly, to accept staff JOYCE_ KILMER
study of Joyce Kilmer School supplemental analysis. Staff SCHOOL_
recommends minor regulations to enhance pedestrian safety at
Kilmer School . Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gerschefske, seconded by O 'Reilly, to refer to the DEVELOPMENT
Plan Commission the Village of Buffalo Grove proposed develop- ORDINANCE
ment ordinance. At the Village workshop meeting on October 26,
1981 , the Board reviewed the first presentation of the proposed
development ordinance and directed the document to be forwarded
to the Plan Commission. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gerschefske, seconded by O ' Reilly, to accept HIGHLAND GLEN
Appearance Commission recommendation for the Highland Glen
sales area, reduction of color package, and exterior lighting.
The Appearance Commission recommends passage of the subject
aesthetic features for this project. Upon roll call , Trustees
voted as follows :
AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O ' Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Gerschefske introduced the proposed ordinance for PROPOSED ORDINANCE
the preservation of historic landmarks. After discussion FOR THE PRESERVA-
it was suggested that the Village Board be able to submit TION OF HISTORIC
applications , as well as the Historical Society. President LANDMARKS
Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of the above
suggestion; "No" indicates opposition :
YES: Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NO: None
Mr. Raysa suggested that the wording in Section 5. , A. , 1 ) be
changed as follows : strike the word "solely" in the first line;
strike the words "(hereinafter referred to as "Applicant")" in
the second and third lines; having the third and fourth lines
read as follows : "(upon recommendation of the Curator of the
Buffalo Grove Historical Museum), or ,he Board, to request a
historic landmark designation for any
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Trustee O' Reilly stated that she thinks that the Appearance
Commission should have had some input into this ordinance,
and asked that the ordinance be tabled until such time as
some input can be received from the Appearance Commission.
Mr. Raysa will get more information on the specific use of
the Museum Tax which is collected by the Park District.
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to defer this
proposed ordinance until there is input from the Appearance
Commission. Upon voice vote, Trustees Stone, O' Reilly,
Hartstein, Gerschefske, and Schwartz voted "Aye"; Trustee
Marienthal voted "Nay" because of the fact that staff did
not communicate with the Appearance Commission.
Trustee Gerschefske explained Ordinance #81-53, increasing ORDINANCE #81 -53
fines in the Village. After discussion on the proposed fines ,
Trustee Marienthal moved, and Trustee Schwartz seconded, to
pass Ordinance #81-53, with the following change on Page 2,
Section A: 18. That the fines for weeds in excess of 12
inches , and 19. Grass in excess of 6 inches, be changed from
$35.00 to $10.00. Further discussion followed on the
mediation procedure which may be instituted if a resident
has a legitimate reason for having grass or weeds in excess
of the limits. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES : 4 - Marienthal , O'Reilly, Schwartz, President Clayton
NAYES: 3 - Stone, Hartstein, Gerschefske
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton stated that she had made all of her comments RESOLUTION #81 -50
last week regarding the authorization for the Village to (VAGA WithdrawalT
withdraw from VAGA.
Trustee Hartstein stated that he would like a separate vote
on Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2 of the proposed Resolution ,
and stated his reasons for this request.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicated favor
of the first paragraph of the Resolution, where the Village
is going on record as strongly disagreeing with our neighbors
about the transportation issue; "No" indicates opposition :
YES: Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NO: None
President Clayton again polled the Board: "Yes" indicates
favor of the second paragraph of the Resolution, which notifies
each member of VAGA that the Village of Buffalo Grove withdraws ;
"No" indicates opposition:
YES : Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NO: Hartstein
Moved by Mareinthal , seconded by Schwartz, to pass Resolution
#81-50, authorizing the Village of Buffalo Grove to withdraw
from the Vernon Area Government Association. Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows :
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 1 - Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Gerschefske, to pass RESOLUTION #81-51
Resolution #81-51 , regarding an objection to the proposed
sign amendment to the Cook County Zoning Ordinance. Upon
voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried .
L� Mr. Balling reported to the Board that he had received a phone LAKE-COOK ROAD/
call from Mr. Arthur Zaltzman, part owner of the commercial IL-8-3 PLAN
property located at Lake-Cook and Arlington Heights Road; COMMISSION
Mr. Zaltzman 's call related to the fact that the Board had REFERRAL
originally not been in favor of a food/drug store on his
property because the Board felt that this type of operation
should be in the Town Center. Mr. Zaltzman asked Mr. Balling
to ascertain if there was any change in the mood of the Board
with respect to that application, although Mr. Zaltzman did
not have any specific proposal to discuss with the Board.
President Clayton stated that she wanted the Board to be
aware of Mr. Zaltzman 's call ; there was no discussion from
the Board.
Mr. Rick Moses , architect with Charles Coburn, explained that
they propose a food store of approximately 52,700 square feet,
with a 10,000 square foot addition; approximately 32,000 square
feet of shops; and two outparcels of approximately 4,000 square
feet each. Mr. Moses then pointed out the ingress/egress points
of the center. He stated that there would be employee parking
in the back of the stores ; they do not know what the outparcels
will be at this time; the zoning ordinance calls for 12 ' buffer
strips along Lake-Cook Road, Route 83, and behind the Jewel
store, and they plan to landscape those buffers ; there will be
a 50' setback for the Jewel store; there will be a 40' service
drive behind the food store, with trucks coming in off of Lake-
Cook Road; there will be a 35' drive in front of the food store;
if the property to the north is developed, they have planned
access to that property.
Mr. Peter Flotz explained the traffic survey done for the site.
He stated that they propose a right-in/right-out entrance on
Lake-Cook Road, and that the county suggested a "pork chop" at
that entrance to insure that traffic flow. They propose full
access for the service drive on Lake-Cook Road; they propose
full access with a signal at the Route 83 entrance. Discussion
took place regarding the Board's concern with the three entrances
and the traffic flow.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Schwartz, that the proposal be
referred to the Plan Commission for further review, along with
the Board's concern with the traffic pattern and the necessity
for the third driveway. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows:
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AYES : 5 - Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAPES : 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schwartz, seconded by Hartstein, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMEN1
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 P.M.
LAWAL
Jane Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPRO\(ED BY ME THIS 1611, DAY
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Village President
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