1981-11-23 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 5958
11/23/81
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS , HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, NOVEMBER 23, 1981 .
The Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Those CALL TO ORDER
present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
- i
Roll call indicated the following present: Trustees Marienthal , ROLL CALL
Stone, O 'Reilly, Gerschefske, and Schwartz. President Clayton
and Trustee Hartstein were absent. Also present were: William
Balling, Village Manager; James Doyle, Assistant Village Manager;
William Brimm, Finance Director; Frank Hruby, Director of Building
and Zoning; Gregory Boysen , Director of Public Works ; James
Truesdell , Village Planner; Ingrid Park, Staff Planner; and Paul
Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer. William Raysa, Village Attorney,
arrived at 7:45 P.M.
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Stone, to appoint Trustee Marienthal PRESIDENT
President Pro Tem for tonight 's meeting. Upon voice vote, the PRO TEM
motion was unanimously declared carried.
Trustee Schwartz reported that there had been two meetings of the DEVELOPMENT
Development Ordinance Committee. Mr. Schwartz will be reporting ORDINANCE
back to the Board with a report and suggestions for this ordinance. COMMITTEE
Trustee O ' Reilly announced that she is going to file for a position CANDIDATE
on the Lake County Board, and assured the Board that her running LAKE COUNTY
for that office will in no way affect the responsibilities she BOARD
has as Trustee. If elected to the Lake County Board in November
of next year, she would resign as a Village Trustee.
Mr. Balling reminded everyone that November 30, 1981 is a 5th FUTURE MEETING
Monday, and there will be no meeting of the Village Board.
President Pro Tem Marienthal asked if there were any questions QUESTIONS FROM
from the audience. There were none. THE AUDIENCE
Mr. Balling announced that Trustee Hartstein 's brother, Jeffrey, ANNOUNCEMENT
passed away suddenly this evening. President Pro Tem Marienthal
extended the condolences of the Board and the community to
Trustee Hartstein.
Mr. Balling explained that the Appearance Commission filed an COMMONS
affirmative recommendation to approve the models for the Commons .
Mr. Hruby elaborated on the proceedings which took place at the
Appearance Commission meeting.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that she had spoken with one of the
residents , stating that one of the major concerns of the residents
is that, if this is approved, it will not slow down the process of
getting the public areas completed. Mr. Balling stated that he has
spoken extensively with the Lexington Corporation; the Village has
1
5959
11/23/81
not reached full satisfaction with Unity to date on restructuring
the letter of credit and the timetable for improvements , but a
full commitment has been received from Lexington that they will
resolve the problems. There will be no building beyond the model
areas until the problems have been resolved. Mr. Bianchini stated
that they will do whatever possible at this time. Mr. Balling
stated that the permit for the Farrington Drive extension must be
reactivated, and that has been initiated; and the performance
guaranty must be restructured, which requires a revised engineering
�•/ estimate.
Trustee O' Reilly asked if there could be an outside time limit
put on all requirements being completed. Mr. Balling stated that
he would like to keep the Board apprised of the activity on the
project in the early spring. The bond question should be resolved
within the next 30 days. The actual performance of the work cannot
be anticipated before May 15, 1982. Trustee O'Reilly stated that
the fact that Mr. Balling is overseeing the timetable is sufficient
assurance.
President Pro Tem Marienthal stated that the developer should
clean up the area as soon as possible. He stated that all items
on the punch list could be addressed before any occupancy permits
are issued.
Mr. Bianchini stated that they would like to start 3 to 6 spec
homes as well as the models , with the understanding that no
occupancy permits be issued until early spring of next year, at
which time a number of the improvements will be completed.
Mr. Parr, a resident, stated that the size of the homes are
better than they previously were, but the homes are still some-
what on the small side; he also stated some of the concerns of the
residents . Mr. Parr stated that they wish to preserve the concept
of the homes that they purchased, and preserve their property values
as best they can.
Moved by Stone, seconded by Gerschefske, to approve the models as
shown for the Commons of Buffalo Grove, provided all criteria
discussed is met. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - Marienthal , Stone, O ' Reilly, Gerschefske
NAYES : 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - H,:rtstein
ABSTAIN : 1 - Schwartz
Motion declared carried.
Discussion followed on the developer's request to construct up
to 6 spec homes. It was suggested that this request be brought
back in 30 days, after the bond situation has been rectified. The
developer stated that it was important to begin construction on
those homes before the severe weather sets in. Mr. Lawrence Freedman ,
attorney for the developer, made a commitment on behalf of Unity,
that , in the event that sufficient progress is not made in the
opinion of either the staff or the Board within the 30 day period,
they recognize the right of the Village to pull back on the permits.
5960
11/23/81
Mr. Freedman did ask, that if there is progress, but an
unexpected problem does occur within the 30 days , that the
Board consider extending that time period. Mr. Freedman
stated that he would commit on behalf of Unity that they
recognize the concerns of the Village and that the review
on proceeding on the 6 houses is subject to resolving the
bond issue. Mr. Raysa asked if Mr. Freedman was making that
commitment on behalf of the developer also. Mr. Freedman
stated that he would also make that commitment on behalf of
`.i Lexington Development Corporation. Mr. Raysa stated that
Mr. Freedman 's commitment was satisfactory to him.
Moved by Stone, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the building
of 6 production homes on the condition that the developer and
the representative from Unity are both aware that if the bond
requirement is not resolved within 30 days, and agreement on the
public improvements has not been reached, the Village will stop
work on the project.
Mr. Raysa asked the developer if he agreed with the motion;
the developer responded that he agreed with the motion as
stated.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 4 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hartstein
ABSTAIN: 1 - Schwartz
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Hruby explained the proceedings which took place at the GENTRY HOME
Appearance Commission meeting regarding the sign for Gentry FURNISHINGS
Home Furnishings . Mr. Wayne Hawley made a presentation on
behalf of Gentry Home Furnishings and explained their reasons
for requesting the lantern on their sign. Trustee Schwartz
stated that the issue that the Appearance Commission felt was
of sole importance was the fact that the lantern on the sign
constitutes a logo.
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Stone, to overrule the Appearance
Commission decision and grant the Gentry Home Furnishings pylon
sign as presented. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 5 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hartstein
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling made a presentation regarding the Pavement PAVEMENT
Management System and financing recommendations , reviewing MANAGEMENT
his memo to the President and Board of Trustees of November 19, SYSTEM
1981 . President Pro Tem Marienthal commented on the non-resident
traffic, i .e. service trucks , etc. , which hasten the deterioration
of certain streets .
5961
11/23/81
Mr. Boysen commented on the possibility of one-way streets ,
stating that the layout of the streets in Buffalo Grove would
make traffic routing more circuitous and add more traffic to
the streets. There was also discussion on the possible re-
routing of the buses. Trustee O' Reilly stated that it has not
been determined whether the standards for the streets would be
at a 63 level or a 70 level . There was also discussion as to
whether the 70 level would be the average of all streets , or
�•/ whether it would be the minimum level on any street.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that she is not opposed to the vehicle
license increase. Trustee Marienthal stated that if the vehicle
licenses are increased, the Village should do away with the
differentiation in horsepower. Trustee Schwartz stated that he
is in favor of the 70 optimum level . Trustee Gerschefske stated
that he is in favor of the 70 level , and thinks that revenue
should be gained through property taxes. Mr. Kochendorfer
pointed out that many vehicles , especially trucks , are registered
at the place of business or leased, and the Village does not
collect vehicle licenses on those vehicles . Discussion followed
on the desirability of a 63 level or a 70 level , and how much
of a burden can be placed on taxpayers .
Mr. Raysa reviewed his report to the Board on special service
districts and special assessments.
President Pro Tem Marienthal polled the Board: "Yes" indicates
favor of a special assessment district for major construction
and/or reconstruction; "No" indicates opposition :
YES: None
NO: Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Gerschefske, Schwartz
ABSENT: Hartstein
President Pro Tem Marienthal polled the Board; asking them to
indicate whether they would be in favor of a 70 or a 63 level
to be assigned to the pavement :
63: Marienthal , O 'Reilly
70 : Stone, Gerschefske, Schwartz
ABSENT: Hartstein
President Pro Tem Marienthal stated that the next item regards
vehicle stickers and whether staff should review an increase in
fees for FY83, and if there should be one fee, thereby not
differentiating because of horsepower. President Pro Tem
Marienthal polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of looking
into an increase in vehicle sticker fees and also having one fee
for all cars; "No" indicates opposition :
YES : Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Schwartz
NO: Gerschefske
Trustee Gerschefske suggested looking into the possibility of
raising fees for heavy-duty vehicles using Village streets.
President Pro Tem Marienthal asked staff to look into this
possibility when reviewing an increase for passenger autos.
5962
11/23/81
Trustee O' Reilly stated that the 3-2 vote in favor of the 70
pavement level would not be an absolute vote, since there are
two members of the Board absent. Mr. Balling stated that direction
is all that is needed at this point. Trustee O ' Reilly stated that
there should be figures showing the difference in cost between the
63 and 70 levels .
President Pro Tem Marienthal polled the Board: "Yes" indicates
favor of the 70 level of service to include construction and
reconstruction; "No" indicates opposition or maintenance only:
YES : None
NO: Marienthal , Stone, O' REilly, Gerschefske, Schwartz
ABSENT: Hartstein
President Pro Tem Marienthal declared a recess from 9:17 P.M. RECESS
until 9:27 P.M.
Moved by Stone, seconded by Schwartz, to adjourn the Regular ADJOURNMENT
Meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 P.M.
Janet M Lirabian, Village Cler�C
APPROVED BY ME THIS 7th DAY
OF DECEMBER, 1981 .
e:;%45,
illage Pre 'dent Pro Tem