1982-02-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5996
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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, FEBRUARY 15, 1982.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
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, Assist-
ant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory
Boysen, Director of Public Works; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent
of Public Works; James Truesdell , Village Planner; Richard
Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Deputy Police Chief Arthur Voigt;
and Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by O ' Reilly, seconded by Stone, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF
of the February 1 , 1982 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call , MINUTES
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #473. Moved by O' Reilly, WARRANT #473
seconded by Gerschefske, to approve Warrant #473, in the
amount of $230,412.25, authorizing payment of bills listed.
It was suggested that the Village delay shipment of merchandise
for the Golf Course until it is needed later in the year.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted the presentation of a Certificate CERTIFICATE OF
of Appreciation to James Button for his years of service APPRECIATION
as a member of the Plan Commission.
President Clayton read a Certificate of Commendation for CERTIFICATE OF
�•/ Investigator Steve Balinski . Investigator Balinski was COMMENDATION
congratulated by the Board, Deputy Chief Voigt , Sergeant
Aradi , and the audience for his diligent investigation and
dedication.
President Clayton noted that Omni -House is hosting a get- OMNI -HOUSE
together at their facilities on Wednesday, February 17,
1982, and urged everyone to attend same.
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President Clayton noted that the dedication ceremonies BUSCH ROAD
for the Busch Road Fire Station will be held on Sunday, FIRE STATION
February 21 , 1982 at 1 :00 P.M. , and urged all residents
to attend and view the station and equipment.
President Clayton attended a NWMC meeting last Wednesday, NWMC MEETING -
where the speaker was Mr. Frederick Spriet , Deputy Director Multiplier
of the Illinois Department of Revenue. Mr. Spriet was Proposal
speaking on the impact of Governor Thompson 's multiplier
�•/ proposal . President Clayton pointed out to Mr. Spriet
that the proposal did not seem to address the problem faced
in Buffalo Grove between Lake and Cook Counties. President
Clayton expects to hear from Mr. Spriet with regard to
setting up a meeting to address this problem.
President Clayton also noted that the subject of a dues NWMC - Dues
increase of l per capita for the conference was discussed Increase
at Wednesday' s NWMC meeting. There was also discussion
regarding starting a surcharge on certain commodities and
services offered by the Conference.
Trustee Stone reported that the Cable TV Committee for the CABLE TV
NWMC met on February 3rd. At that meeting, it was decided
to form a Level I umbrella group; the function of that group
would be to monitor the state of the art of Cable TV, to
oversee the interconnection of the various systems, to
maintain whatever records are necessary for the federal
requirements, and mediate disputes between Cable TV sub-
scribers and the franchisee. It was decided that it would
be necessary to add one half-time staff person to the NWMC
staff; the total cost of that staff person (salary plus
benefits) comes to approximately $22, 180; Buffalo Grove's
share of that amount would come to $981 .30, which would come
directly out of the franchisee fee. There will also be a
Level II group, which will be split into two sections to
monitor both the Warner and Cablenet systems, and be
primarily an advisory body. There will be a job scope
prepared for review by the Board , and the Board will be
able to fully review this agreement before action is taken.
Trustee O' Reilly brought up the subject of political YOUTH CENTER
parties being allowed to use the Youth Center. Mr. Raysa
stated that he would prefer to see a policy stating a flat
denial of use of the Youth Center by political parties.
Discussion followed on the concept of free speech, and use
of the Center for a political forum where all parties were
present.
Moved by Stone, seconded by Marienthal , that the Village of
Buffalo Grove not allow the use of the Youth Center for
political parties . After further discussion , Trustees voted
as follows on the motion :
AYES: 2 - Marienthal , Stone
NAYES: 4 - O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
Motion defeated.
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Mr. Balling thanked the Village of Wheeling for the use of APPRECIATION
their xerox machine to help Buffalo Grove get the Board Wheeling
packets distributed for tonight 's meeting.
Mr. Balling noted the first distribution of The Management THE MANAGEMENT
Report , which is a revision to the Administrative Activities REPORT
Report. Mr. Balling then further explained the format of the
report . It was noted that the report is very good, but that
the narrative sentences which used to be included were helpful
in keeping the Board apprised as to what is taking place in
the various subdivisions. It was also noted that this report
is more workable than the previous one, and that it is an
excellent report.
Mr. Balling noted that he met with the Federal Highway BUFFALO GROVE ROAD
Administration , along with our consulting engineering, (Lake-Cook to
Midwest Consulting Engineering (Mr. Bob Andres) , to discuss Route 83)
Buffalo Grove Road from Lake-Cook to Route 83. The Village
did receive design approval on a cross-section which resembled
the Lake-Cook Road cross section. When negotiations were taking
place for the final contract documents for Phase II design , the
County raised concern on the usability of existing pavement
and also the projected traffic volumes, and expressed a desire
to not participate in that cross section , but to come up with
a compromise which is basically a 3-lane cross section without
the safety features that were contained in the proposed road
improvements. It was agreed that the only way the road would
be done is with the County concurrence and working with them.
The Federal Highway authority was concerned with the change
in the design . They did express support for the original design
concept which received approval , and they instructed Lake
County to review its position . Mr. Balling will be meeting
with the Superintendent of Highways to review the options
available to Buffalo Grove. Mr. Balling will report on this
meeting to the Board.
When Buffalo Grove passed its part of the agreement, it was
sent on to the County. It was on the agenda for their meeting
last Tuesday, but was deferred at that time.
There will not be a meeting on February 22, 1982 . The next FUTURE AGENDA
meeting will be a Regular Meeting on March 1 , 1982 .
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS FROM
audience. There were none. THE AUDIENDEV
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda , stating that CONSENT AGENDA
any member of the audience or the Board could request that
an item be removed for full discussion. There were no such
requests.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Gerschefske, to pass ORDINANCE #82-4
Ordinance #82-4, amending Chapter 10. 16 - Vehicle Traffic
Code of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code (DWI ) . The
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Village Prosecutor and Police Department recommended revision
to the Municipal Code relating to DWI arrests. Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Gerschefske, to pass RESOLUTION 4q82-5
Resolution #82-5, approving the low bidder for the re-
surfacing of Busch Road (FAU 1257) from Point 0.45 miles
east of Mundelein Road to Weiland Road. Bids have been
received approximately 5.4% below estimate, and the Village
Board by resolution should concur with the bid. Upon roll
call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried .
Moved by Haristein, seconded by Gerschefske, to pass RESOLUTION #82-6
Resolution #82-6 approving the low bidder for the resurfacing
of Checker Drive (FAU 1257/1268) between Arlington Heights
Road and Mundelein Road. Bids have been received approxi-
mately 9.8% below estimate and the Village Board by resolution
should concur with the bid . Upon roll call , Trustees voted
as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried .
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Gerschefske, to review BID AWARD -
and consider bid award for 1982 Police Fleet to Schaumburg 19g2 Police
Dodge as low qualified bidder for 9 vehicles for $89,560. Fleet
Schaumburg Dodge bid its Diplomat series meeting the
specification and was low bidder. Upon roll call , Trustees
voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Staff was complimented for their consideration of gas mileage
in this fleet.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Gerschefske, to reject a bid 1982 GSO VEHICLE
for a 1982 G30 vehicle. The wagon bid was not compliant with BID REJECTION
the bid specs. Rebidding will occur 3/1/82. 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 Hartstein, seconded by Gerschefske, for final HARRIS
acceptance of the Harris Resubdivision. The Village RESl1BDIVISION
recommends acceptance of the subject subdivision. Upon
roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Gerschefske, for final HIGHLAND GROVE
acceptance of Highland Grove Subdivision Unit 2 . The SUBDIVISION
Village Engineer recommends acceptance of the subject UNIT 2
subdivision . Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES : 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Hartstein reviewed this Ordinance to date. Moved ORDINANCE #82-5
by Hartstein , seconded by Schwartz, to pass Ordinance #82-5, (Noise).-
adding Chapter 8.36 - Noise - to the Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code. It was suggested that the references in the Ordinance
to "12:00 A.M." should be changed to "12.01 A.M. " This was
agreeable to the Board and the Village Attorney. The change
was agreed to by Trustee Hartstein, and seconded by Trustee
Schwartz. Mr. Raysa explained why the phrase "distinctly and
loudly audible sounds" was used in Section 8.36.030.
Deputy Chief Voigt noted some of the difficulties which will be
encountered in enforcing this ordinance. He stated that the
ordinance will most likely be enforced on a complaint-only
basis, and the officer will have to make a judgment decision
as to whether the noise is distinctly and loudly audible.
Mr. Raysa further explained the enforcement of this ordinance.
President Clayton noted the fact that spokesmen for all
interested groups have been notified of this ordinance. It
was requested by the Schwaben Center that the Board grant the
Center permission to extend the hours noted in the ordinance
for their three special events during the year. It was
suggested that the noise levels be monitored by decibel ratings.
Mr. Balling stated that there is still a subjective opinion as
to what decibel rating is offensive; also the Village does not
now have the equipment necessary for decibel rating tests.
In the sections of the ordinance referring to Fridays and
Saturdays, it was determined that this should read "Fridays ,
Saturdays, and holidays".
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of
granting the Schwaben Center three special events that would
be exempt to the ordinance, should it be passed; "No" indicates
opposition:
YES: 0 - None
NO: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske,
Schwartz
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Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows on the motion
to pass Ordinance #82-5:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske,
Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #82-6
#82-6, accepting 2nd amendment to annexation agreement - (Grove Shopping
Grove Shopping Center (6.75 acres on IL 83 at Lake-Cook Center)
Road) . Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES : 5 - Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein , Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O' Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #82-7
#82-7, an ordinance zoning B-3 Planned Business District - (Grove Shopping
The Grove Shopping Center (approximately 6.75 acres east Center)
of IL 83 at Lake-Cook Road) . Upon roll call , Trustees voted
as follows :
AYES: 5 - Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hartstein , seconded by Marienthal , to accept the POSITION CLASSIFI -
FY 82-83 Position Classification and Pay Plan as presented CATION & PAY PLAN
by James Doyle and presented to the Village Board 2/1/82.
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton stated that the following discussion on FY82-83 PAY PLAN
alternatives for movement through the pay plan for FY82-83 PROGRESSION
is to give staff direction when they prepare the budget.
Trustee Marienthal 's suggestion is that the EDA and merit be
combined; it should be a combined rate, and a one-time only
rate; in the future, the rate should be exclusively based on
merit; he would like to see a cap put on an average raise, an
above-average raise, and a superior raise.
Mr. Balling explained staff's concept of the pay plan pro-
gression; this is outlined in his memo to the Board of
February 11 , 1982.
Trustee Hartstein explained his concept of the plan ; he thinks
there should be addmitional emphasis on merit, and thinks the
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Trustee O' Reilly stated that she thinks it is important to
separate the 3% market adjustment prior to combining what the
end result is going to be.
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Trustee Schwartz stated that he endorses Trustee Hartstein ' s
proposal for the 3% across-the-board, and 4o-6%-8% merit
increases; also with the further understanding that we are
looking towards pay incentives on merit increases alone,
without any EDA adjustments.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of
retaining the staff proposal of 3% range adjustment/EDA; "No"
indicates opposition :
YES: O ' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NO: Marienthal , Stone
President Clayton polled the Board; asking each Trustee to
state the merit percentages which they favor. President Clayton
pointed out that these figures are just for this year, and
next year will be entirely different.
Marienthal - 3%-5%-8o
Stone - Neither alternative is acceptable
O' Reilly - 3%-5%-8%
Hartstein - 4%-6%-8%
Gerschefske - 3%-5%-8%
Schwartz - 4%-6%-8%
President Clayton stated that her preference would have been
4%-6%-8%.
President Clayton declared a recess from 9:05 P.M. until RECESS
9 :25 P.M.
Trustee O' Reilly asked for a re-polling on the merit per- PAY PLAN
centages; since this was just a polling, this procedure PROGRESSION
was acceptable to the Village Attorney. President Clayton
again polled the Board as to their preferences for the merit
percentages:
Marienthal - 3%-5%-8%
Stone - Neither alternative
O' Reilly - 4%-6%-8%
Hartstein - 4%-6%-8o
Gerschefske - 3%-5%-8%
Schwartz - 4%-6%-8%
President Clayton again asked that the record show that she
favors the 4%-6%-8% alternative.
Mr. Ted Shapero of Rudnick & Wolfe, introduced himself SPOERLEIN FARM
to the Board, and stated that he is representing Mr. Jim (Pre-application
Mastandrea and the Midwest Development Coporation. The Conference)
subject property consists of 20.3 acres at the northeast corner
of Arlington Heights Road and IL Route 83. Mr. Rick Burton
further described the property and the surrounding area. Mr.
Burton also described the steps taken to get to the plan they
are now presenting, which is labeled Plan I . The plan is a
combination of residential and commercial . Mr. Mastandrea
described the type of residential units that they are proposing.
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Mr. Mastandrea then showed some slides including an aerial
view of the property, as well as some land planning and models
which they found in California.
A resident oF Devonshire asked Mr. Mastandrea where there
would be space for children to play from the Devonshire area.
It was pointed out that there are parks in the area . It was
asked if there could be some type of transitional zone which
could go either residential or commercial based upon certain
criteria agreed upon by the developer and the Village. Mr .
Raysa stated that it would be possible to do same in the
Annexation Agreement.
Trustee comments on this parcel are as follows:
TRUSTEE STONE - Likes commercial character, but is not as
impressed with residential. May not be in favor of residential
on this property in some circumstances.
TRUSTEE HARTSTEIN - Concerned with amount of residential . Has no
problems with the gas station as land use, but access needs to be
examined. Some residential is a good land use transition and the
density requires further discussion. It may be on the high side.
The type of commercial shown is positive and the residential
project appeared acceptable in character.
TRUSTEE MARIENTHAL - Agrees with Trustee Hartstein 's comments
concerning the residential . Also has a concern with the gas
station.
TRUSTEE O' REILLY Agrees with the residential buffering concept
and expresses concern toward the filling station access. Favors
the commercial character as proposed.
TRUSTEE GERSCHEFSKE - The residential product is good and likes
the commercial to some extent. Total reaction is that the property
itself is too expensive and should be reduced in price to make
the project economically viable.
TRUSTEE SCHWARTZ - Recognizing the economic realities which we
face, the planning concept appears viable and he could support
the plan. The plans show innovation and creativity and the
filling station should tastefully compliment the commercial
development.
PRESIDENT CLAYTON - The transitional use of residential property
is acceptable, however, density is a problem.
A polling specifically relating to density, gas station , proportion
of residential to commercial , and desire to see a new plan, is
as follows:
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MARIENTHAL: Gas Station - OK
Density - Reduce
Proportion - 50-50
New Plan - Yes
STONE: Gas Station - OK
Density - Reduce
Proportion - 50-50 or more
New Plan - Yes
O' REILLY Gas Station - Better access needed
Density - OK
Proportion - Concern
New Plan - Yes
HARTSTEIN: Gas Station - OK
Density - OK - possibly less
Proportion - Transitional zoning - more commercial
New Plan - Yes
GERSCHEFSKE: Gas Station - OK
Density - OK
Proportion - Flexible zoning
New Plan - Yes
SCHWARTZ: Gas Station - OK
Density - OK
Proportion - OK - barely acceptable
New Plan - Yes
PRESIDENT Gas Station - OK
CLAYTON: Density - Reduce
Proportion - More commercial
New Plan - Yes
Staff will explore the possibility of flexible zoning.
Trustee O' Reilly noted that she is in favor of the gas station
being present on the site, but not in favor of its current
position on the plan.
Trustee O' Reilly explained the reason she changed her vote PAY PLAN
on the polling for the pay plan, stating that she suddenly
realized that she had confused her figures.
Moved by Schwartz, seconded by O' Reilly, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
\.1 meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11 :02 P.M.
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Janet Mirabian, Village Clerk --
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