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1980-03-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5635 3/17/80 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MARCH 17, 1980. In the absence of the President, the Clerk called the meeting CALL TO ORDER to order at 7: 30 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. Roll call indicated the following present: Trustees Marienthal , ROLL CALL Stone, O'Reilly, Kavitt, Gerschefske. President Clayton was absent. Trustee Hartstein arrived after the meeting was in progress. Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; William Summer, Assistant Village Manager; Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer; William Brimm, Finance Director; Frank Hruby, Director of Building and Zoning; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works ; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works Operations ; David Harrington, Administrative Assistant. Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to appoint Trustee PRESIDENT Marienthal President Pro Tem. Upon roll call , Trustees voted PRO TEM as follows: AYES: 4 - Stone, O'Reilly, Kavitt, Gerschefske NAPES: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Hartstein ABSTAIN: 1 - Marienthal Motion declared carried. Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF the March 3, 1980 Regular meeting. Upon roll call , Trustees MINUTES voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt NAPES: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Gerschefske Motion declared carried. Village Treasurer Paul Kochendorfer read Warrant #423. Moved WARRANT #423 by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt, to approve Warrant #423 in the amount of $177,089.50 authorizing payment of bills listed. AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Police Chief Harry Walsh introduced the young men and women POLICE CADET graduating from the "mini-police academy" becoming full-fledged GRADUATION members of the department ' s Explorer Scout Post (Cadet) program. They are: Mark W. Benz, Timothy A. Brodnan, Robert P. Martini , Mike J . Kilbourne, Wendy R. Metcalf, Mike Brodnan, Kevin Hopper, Rick Pulinski , Ywaine D. Spinner, Vince TeRonde, Deborah L. Turner. 5636 3/17/80 II' The above named young people were commended for their work, and con- gratulated by the Board and the audience. President Pro Tem Marienthal asked that the newspapers point out the fact that these young people have accomplished something for which they should be commended. Certificates of graduation will be sent to the graduates. President Pro Tem Marienthal read Resolution #80-11 , a resolution RESOLUTION supporting the extension of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance #80-11 _ Act of 1972 as amended, the Revenue Sharing Act. Moved by Stone, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Resolution #80-11 , Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske NAYES : 0 - None Motion declared carried. President Pro Tem Marienthal asked that this resolution be dis- tributed to other members of the Northwest Municipal Conference. Mr. Balling noted that the Village of Buffalo Grove has been work- RESOLUTION ing with the Villages of Arlington Heights , Elk Grove, and Mt. #80-12 Prospect through the auspices of the Northwest Central Dispatch System to become its own entitlement agency under the provisions of the Justice System Improvement Act of 1979, This is federal legislation which re- vamps in a major way the administrative review process for federal grant applications related to law enforcement. On March 10, 1980 a letter of intent was executed by the Board of Directors of NWCDS to create an entitlement status for that agency. The Illinois Department of Law Enforcement asked for parallel authorization both in a letter of intent and a sample form of their resolution to be filed in conjunction with the application. President Pro Tem Marienthal read the resolution mentioned by Mr. Balling. Moved by Hartstein, seconded by O 'Reilly, to pass Resolution #80-12. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. President Pro Tem Marienthal , asked if there were any questions QUESTIONS FROM from the audience. There were none. AUDIENCE- President Pro Tem Marienthal explained the Consent Agenda, and CONSENT AGENDA stated that any member of the Board or the audience could request 'yys that an item be removed for full discussion. There were no such requests. Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt , to pass Ordinance #80-12, ORDINANCE #80-121 amending Title 15 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code (Water Meter Installations) . Policy is proposed to be converted to ordinance form to ease understanding and administration of new water meter installations. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt, Gerschefske NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt to pass Ordinance #80-13, ORDINANCE #80-131 holding the County of Cook harmless for the operation and 5637 3/17/80 maintenance of certain structures within Cook County right-of-way. Buffalo Grove occasionally requires the placement of its property on County Right-of-way, requiring the subject legislation. Items include street lights, bus shelters , etc. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt , Gerschefske NAPES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt , to pass Ordinance #80-14, ORDINANCE #80-14 amending Chapter 5.20 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code (Liquor Controls) - wine tasting. The Village President as liquor commissioner requests legislation to permit wine tasting demonstrations in Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske NAPES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt, to award contract for FY 79-80 municipal properties FY 79-80 concrete and landscape program CONCRETE AND to Mormino & Sons , Inc. as low qualified bidder in the amount LANDSCAPE of $46,921 .50. Staff recommends partial improvements to be PROGRAM installed at various public sites pursuant to the FY 79-80 budget. Interior improvements include concrete work, signage and landscaping. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows: AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt , Gerschefske NAPES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Stone, seconded by Kavitt , to accept the revised ZONING MAP Buffalo Grove zoning map for 1980. Annually, according to state law, the Village's zoning map must be adopted. The map comes to the Village Board on the recommendation of the Plan Commission. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows : AYES : 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt, Gerschefske NAPES : 0 - None Motion declared carried. President Pro Tem Marienthal read a proclamation proclaiming PROCLAMATION - April 1 , 1980 as Census Day in Buffalo Grove. CENSUS DAY Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt to accept this proclama- tion. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. President Pro Tem Marienthal stated that the next order of BUFFALO GROVE business was the Plan Commission referral of a preliminary plat INDUSTRIAL for 49 acres located north of Lake-Cook Road, east of Industrial PARK Drive (zoned M-1 ) , called Buffalo Grove Industrial Park. Mr. Ron Benach, President of Lexington Development introduced Mr. Rick Piggott , and Mr. Jon Nelson of Johnson and associates. 5638 3/17/80 Mr. Benach described the subject property, and showed a drawing of what is planned for same. Trustee Hartstein stated that he was very pleased to see this type of development before the Village Board. Mr. Benach explained how the lots have been broken down , and the type of use they expect to have. He said they intend to build three buildings in 1980. He also said that it is their intent to create a set of fairly restrictive covenants. �•/ • Mr. Raysa asked about the strip of land to the south of Lake-Cook Road. Mr. Benach stated that they will incorporate that into the ownership of the parcel to the north . Mr. Balling stated that they are working on this issue, and that Wheeling will consider sub- division platting and ROW for that stretch, and may also consider disconnection. This should occur prior to final platting of this parcel . Moved by Gerschefske, seconded by Hartstein, to refer this Preliminary Plan to the Plan Commission, including all recommendations in Jim Truesdell 's memo of March 13, 1980. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt , Gerschefske NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. President Pro Tem Marienthal declared a recess of the Regular RECESS Meeting at 8: 13 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING The Revenue Sharing Public Hearing commenced at 8: 13 P.M. Mr. Balling explained that in compliance with the Federal Revenue Sharing Act, a Public Hearing is conducted prior to the adoption of the annual operating budget to identify the planned use for Revenue Sharing funds in the upcoming year. Notice of this Public Hearing was published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on March 3, 1980. The recommendation of the staff is that 100% of the existing fund balance in the Federal Revenue Sharing account and the anticipated earnings in fiscal 80-81 be allocated to the capital projects funds for the construction of the north fire station. Judy Mansueto, Recreation Supervisor of the Park District, presented a request from the Senior Citizen group to get some type of a van to transport the Seniors to their meetings. This was itemized in a memo from the Park District . (On file in the Clerk's Office) Discussion followed on possible ways to get this service, such as Nortran, the Northwest Opportunity Center, volunteers , etc. 5639 3/17/80 Mr. Mayfield read a resolution from the Youth Commission pointing out ways that joint use of a van by the Youth Commission and the Senior Citizens could be beneficial . It was decided that more facts would be gathered before making a decision, and that the Transportation Commission would be contacted to see if they could set up something in this regard. Ms. Mansueto thanked the Board for their time, and stated that some of the Senior Citizens might be willing to work with the Transporta- tion Commission. �•/ Mr. William Zwillinger, a senior citizen, stated his opinion on using some funds for the senior citizens. Mr. Don Wilson stated the ways in which he feels the Village does provide for the senior citizens . The Revenue Sharing Public Hearing was closed at 8:50 P.M. The regular meeting resumed at 8:50 P.M. Moved by Kavitt, seconded by Hartstein, that the Village Board recommend to the Transportation Commission that they explore the possibilities of the Dial -A-Ride system through Nortran and the RTA for the Village of Buffalo Grove, and the possibility of a joint purchase venture with the Park District of a vehicle to benefit all citizens of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee Stone stated he would prefer to explore the possibilities of working with the Transportation Commission before looking into the purchase of a vehicle. Mr. Stone would prefer that the motion which was made be split into two separate motions. Trustee Kavitt stated that he prefers to keep the motion as it stands ; however, he stated that inherent in the motion the priority would be: 1) explore the possibility of pursuing this through Nortran, 2) explore the possibility of a joint purchase venture with the Park District. Trustee Stone asked that the motion be restated so that the recommendation on the Dial -A-Ride would have to come back before the Board before any staff time is expended. Trustee Kavitt stated he would like to leave the motion as originally stated. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 3 - Hartstein , Kavitt, Gerschefske NAYES: 2 - Stone, O 'Reilly Mr. Raysa stated that President Pro Tem Marienthal was not entitled to vote as such . Mr. Raysa stated that Mr. Marienthal had the right to vote at this point. President Pro Tem Marienthal then voted "NAY". Moved by Stone, seconded by Hartstein, that the Transportation Commission pursue the Dial-A-Ride or whatever other type of bus 5640 3/17/80 service they might be able to provide for the Senior Citizens, the Youth Commission, and the other citizens of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt , Gerschefske NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. President Pro Tem Marienthal voted "AYE". Moved by Stone, seconded by O'Reilly, that the Revenue Sharing Funds for 1980-81 be used exclusively for the construction of a fire station. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 - Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt, Gerschefske NAPES: 0 - None Motion declared carried. President Pro Tem Marienthal voted "AYE". President Pro Tem Marienthal declared a recess at 9 :00 P.M. RECESS The meeting reconvened at 9: 15 P.M. Mr. Brimm explained the revenue for the Street & Bridge Fund, BUDGET and answered questions from Trustees on same. DISCUSSION Mr. Boysen presented a brief summary of the Street & Bridge programs. Mr. Rigsby discussed the advantages of the purchase of a machine for pavement striping, rather than doing it as has been done in the past. Discussion took place regarding this, and Mr. Rigsby will report to the Board the exact figures on same. Mr. Rigsby next discussed the need for a salt storage facility. He said the major concern presently is the contamination of the water resources in the area. The way the salt is presently stored, it is almost completely subject to weather elements . Mr. Boysen said that Mr. Sasman had pointed out that some surface streams and shallow ground aquifers were experiencing increases in sodium chloride. Mr. Boysen said that the trend for munici- palities and states is to go to the enclosed salt storage facilities. Mr. Rigsby estimated that the Village loses approximately $5,600 per year by not having the facility. Lengthy discussion took place regarding the necessity of this facility, and the various types available. It was decided that this item should be deferred until the staff can come back with more complete information, especially with regard to federal requirements. �•/ Discussion took place, and questions were answered regarding Public Works , Management and Administration. The main item of discussion was the number of staff memberships necessary in one association. 1 5641 3/17/80 There was discussion on the capital expenditure for a brake lathe, and an alignment rack. It was decided that the staff would put specific cost savings figures in memo form and dis- tribute same to the Board. Mr. Brimm explained the revenue for the Motor Fuel Tax fund. Mr. Boysen explained the programs under the MFT projects. Mr. Brimm explained all of the Special Revenue Funds and the Debt Service Funds . �./ President Pro Tem Marienthal declared a recess from 10: 50 P.M. RECESS to 11 :00 P.M. Mr. Balling pointed out the areas of the budget which were reviewed, and itemized instances where revenue was found available to be reallocated to other areas . The net of all these savings enabled the Buffalo Grove Days budget to be increased to $6,000, and also would allow the Village to secure one additional police officer. Mr. Kochendorfer pointed out that many of the reallocations of funds were nonrecurring. Trustee O' Reilly asked for a polling of the Board on whether or not to secure a third police officer with the recommended funding. YES : Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske NO: None Mr. Balling stated that the remainder of the Water Works and Sewage Fund would be presented next week. President Pro Tem Marienthal : "I , myself, as a signee to a TRUSTEE document, have been asked by the Trustees to read a particular REPORT item." VERBATIM Trustee Kavitt : "John, I did not ask you to read it, and I wish you would state what Trustees asked you to read the document" Mr. Marienthal : "Steve Stone, Bobbie O 'Reilly, and Chuck Gerschefske." "We, the undersigned, Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove, feel it is our civic duty through the use of a public forum to express our objections to the actions of Trustee Elliott Hartstein while acting in his capacity as Trustee of the Village of Buffalo Grove. We feel that the repeated actions of Trustee Hartstein have undermined the ability of the Village Board of Trustees to work for the best interests of the Village of Buffalo Grove, to-wit : (1) Trustee Hartstein was elected to the Village Board as a Trustee of the Village of Buffalo Grove. His actions in that capacity should reflect his thoughts as a Trustee. Nevertheless, he consistently and repeatedly makes legal determinations and further, argues at public • 5642 3/17/80 meetings with the Village Attorney with regard to the legal opinions rendered by the Village Attorney. (2) Trustee Hartstein has on a number of occasions usurped the function of the Village Attorney by rendering his legal opinion as to possible judicial interpretation of actions taken by the Board of Trustees . This function is solely and exclusively designated a function of the Village Attorney, not a function of a Trustee. In our opinion, through these actions Trustee Hartstein is abusing his position as Village Trustee and inhibiting the ability of the Village Board to operate in the best interests of the Village of Buffalo Grove. These actions hamper and deter the ability of the Village Attorney to render legal opinions as requested by members of the Village Board. We would like to remind Trustee Hartstein that as a member of the Village Board of Trustees he is expected to make decisions premised on the welfare of the entire Village of Buffalo Grove. Therefore, we ask that Trustee Hartstein refrain from the render- ing of all such legal opinions at public meetings and restrict his opinions in the future to those of a Village Trustee. Richard Kavitt declined to sign." Trustee Hartstein: "May I respond to the document?" Marienthal : "Sure." Hartstein: "I first learned of this when Mr. Marienthal handed this document to me a few moments ago, and I can only say that I am most appalled and shocked at the document that was handed to me and was read the last few moments . I certainly do not know what happened to the First Amendment when I , as an individual , whether as a Trustee or in any capacity, do not have a right , if not an obligation as a Trustee, to speak out fully on any and every issue that comes before this Board. I feel that I would be doing the citizens of Buffalo Grove a grave disservice if I did not fully explore any and every issue that comes before this Board, whether they be legal ramifications , practical ramifications or any ramifica- tions whatever, and I certainly think that any other Board member on this Board sitting with me that does any less , is not fulfilling the obligation he has or she has to the people of Buffalo Grove. I will say at this time that I will continue, in each and every meeting as long as I remain on this Board, to speak out fully and completely �•/ in all respects on every issue that comes before this Board despite such ridiculous and absurd suggestions that I impede what I say or restrict what I say as would be suggested by this statement by some of my fellow Trustees. I may have further response in the future. I have not had a chance to really study this document which was put together, but there may be additional ramifications to my fellow Trustees for what I consider to be defamation of character at a public forum." 5643 3/17/80 Trustee Kavitt: "I am aghast and appalled that Board members would sign such a ridiculous document as this. I think the citizens of Buffalo Grove when they elected Trustee Hartstein, elected him because of his expertise, his legal expertise, and knowledge of certain areas, one of them being knowledge of the law. I feel the Board in the past was totally lacking in this area, and in direction in that area. I think this is one of the reasons Trustee Hartstein was elected to the Village Board, and I think he has done an excellent and outstanding job in that capacity as a Village Trustee. I am only shocked and hurt that I was not included in that also. I sit up here. I am an attorney myself. I give legal opinions. I think I have probably given as many opinions as Elliott. I 'm really sorry to see that you didn 't include me in that document because I would have considered it a compliment because the way Trustee Hartstein is handling his office as a Village Trustee is really a credit to the citizens of Buffalo Grove. And it ' s also a credit to the legal profession. He' s an advocate. He 's fighting for what he thinks is right. I hope that I 'm fighting for what I think is right also. We would be remiss in our duties as Village Trustees and as attorneys licensed in the State of Illinois if we did not defend what we thought was right and proper. I 'm really appalled at that. In regard to the nature of that document, I 'm going to make a legal opinion right now whether you like it or not. I think you' re alleging some type of official misconduct on his part. I think that is strictly libelous . I think there are some definite legal ramifications that can be taken as a result of that document , and I want the record to definitely reflect that I refused to sign that document and would never sign that document. I had no party whatsoever to do with the drafting, writing, or signing that document at all . I would ask for a verbatim transcript of the last 10 minute proceeding." Trustee Hartstein : "I would ask for a verbatim transcript as well ." Moved by Hartstein , seconded by Stone, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Upon voice vote the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11 : 15 P.M. Janet * Sirabian, Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS rJ DAY OF , 19'80. lage President