1980-06-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 5688
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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, JUNE 2, 1980.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:35 CALL TO ORDER
P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the
Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President ROLL CALL
Clayton; Trustees Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein,
Kavitt , Gerschefske. Also present were: William Balling,
Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; William
Sommer, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance
Director; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works ; Frank
Hruby, Director of Building and Zoning; Richard Kuenkler,
Village Engineer; Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Kavitt , to approve the APPROVAL_ OF
minutes of the April 29 , 1980 Special Regular Meeting. MINUTES
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , O'Reilly , Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES : 0 - None
ABSTAIN : 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to approve the
minutes of the May 19, 1980 Regular Meeting.
CORRECTION : On page 5683, the last sentence in the last
paragraph under TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION should read:
"The Transportation Commission will work toward getting
an extension of Route 234 further north into the Village."
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 5 - Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN : 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Village Treasurer Paul Kochendorfer read Warrant #429. WARRANT #429_
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt, to approve
Warrant #429 in the amount of $306, 131 .31 authorizing
payment of bills listed. Mr. Brimm answered questions
from the Trustees regarding the warrant.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske
NAPES: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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President Clayton reported that she and Mr. Balling had NIPC MEETING
attended a NIPC meeting last week where the Fiore proposal
was to be reviewed. Due to the fact that the agenda was
lengthy, and the quorum was lost before the plan could be
presented, the project will be reviewed at NIPC's meeting
next month.
Mr. Balling reported that a Legislative Breakfast is NWMC
scheduled through the Northwest Municipal Conference at
�•/ the Hillside Holiday Inn on Saturday, June 7, 1980.
Governor Thompson will be the speaker.
Mr. Balling reported that, on May 30, 1980, Buffalo Grove FIRE
was successful in its court petition to disconnect from DISCONNECTION
the Vernon, Wheeling, and Long Grove Fire Protection
Districts. He said the proceedings were extremely smooth,
and thanked Mr. Raysa for his thoroughness in preparation
for same.
Mr. Balling stated that the Youth Center is virtually YOUTH CENTER
completed, and the Board will receive a tour of same
before next week's Board meeting.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from QUESTIONS FROM
the audience. There were none. THE AUDIENCE
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated CONSENT AGENDA
that any member of the Board or the audience could request
that an item be removed for full discussion. Trustee O' Reilly
requested that Item XI , E be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Gerschefske, to pass ORDINANCE #80-25
Ordinance #80-25 an ordinance appropriating funds for
FY 80-81 . A public hearing was held on May 19, 1980
regarding the proposed FY 80-81 Appropriation Ordinance.
At the hearing the ordinance was reviewed with no adjust-
ments required. The ordinance is being adopted pursuant
to State Statute. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O ' Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt ,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Gerschefske, to pass RESOLUTION #80-29
Resolution #80-29, a resolution approving the High School
District #125 Police Counselor Program. The Village provides
H.S. District #125 with a police counselor. This is an on-
going program which is reviewed on an annual basis. The
agreement is for the school year beginning August 25, 1980.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt ,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Gerschefske, to pass RESOLUTION #80-30
Resolution #80-30, a resolution authorizing bids and
appropriating funds for 1980 Street Maintenance - Raupp
Boulevard and St. Mary 's Parkway. Raupp Boulevard and
St. Mary 's Parkway are scheduled for restoration, resurfac-
ing, and storm sewer rehabilitation in the 1980 Street
Maintenance Program. Funds for this project are budgeted
in the FY 80-81 Program Budget. Upon roll call , Trustees
voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein , Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Gerschefske, to approve KINDER CARE
the Appearance Commission recommendation for location of
fence at Kinder Care. The Appearance Commission has
recommended fencing to screen the Trash Dumpster Site
at Kinder Care. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES:. 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by. Gerschefske, to approve
the Appearance Commission recommendation to remove security
light at Kinder Care. The Appearance Commission has
recommended removal of a security light which was not
approved prior to its erection . Upon roll call , Trustees
voted as follows :
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt,
Gerschefske
NAPES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Hartstein, to pass ORDINANCE #80-26
Ordinance #80-26, an ordinance approving the Happ Farm (Happ Farm
Annexation Agreement. Mr. Shapero explained the reason
that a signed copy of the document is not available this
evening. Trustee Marienthal amended his motion to make the
Ordinance contingent upon the execution of both the petitioner
and the property owner prior to the signature of the Village
of Buffalo Grove appearing on the same document. Trustee
Hartstein seconded the amendment .
Discussion ensued regarding the phasing of the project. The
questions of the Trustees were answered to their satisfaction.
Mr. Jerry Orloff, 1100 Crofton Lane, stated that Mill Creek
residents had requested that there be no north/south traffic
permitted between the Mill Creek area and the Happ Farm area.
The Plan Commission was not in favor of this request. In
lieu of the above recommendation, the Mill Creek residents
requested that the speed limit be reduced.
Mr. Balling stated that the staff is familiar with this
request, but explained that restricting traffic flow at
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this intersection would hamper the Village's attempt to
get a stop light at the intersection. Discussion took place
regarding the reduction of the speed limit. Mr. Krasner,
1036 Crofton Lane, also explained the requests of the Mill
Creek homeowners. President Clayton asked that the staff
keep a close watch on the traffic situation in this area,
The Board requested that the staff evaluate the situation
further before a decision is made. Mr. Balling made the
point that Dundee Road is a state highway, and any action
�-/ taken regarding this intersection would need review and
approval of IDOT.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted on the motion as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske
NAYES : 1 - O' Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Stone, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #80-27
#80-27, an ordinance annexing the property commonly known (HappfFarm)
as the Happ Farm; and that this would not be executed by
the Village of Buffalo Grove until we receive a signed
copy of both the petitioner and the owner of the property.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, Hartstein, Kavitt , Gerschefske
NAYES : 1 - O 'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Orloff asked that the request regarding the restriction ORDINANCE #80-28
of north/south traffic between Mill Creek and the Happ Farm (Happ Farms}
be made a part of the motion so that the Board is on record
as either accepting or rejecting it. The developer was
asked if, the staff does find that it is necessary to install
a "porkchop" on the north side of the street on their property
until such time as a stoplight is installed at Dundee and
Crofton Lane, they would be willing to install same. Mr.
Shapero answered "yes". President Clayton stated that the
staff has been asked to evaluate this situation and get back
to the Board at the earliest date possible, and the homeowners
will be advised as to when this would be placed on the agenda.
She stated that this would be a minor part of the Annexation
Agreement .
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Hartstein , to pass Ordinance
#80-28, an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance of the Village of Buffalo Grove (Happ Farm) , and
the Village will not execute same until the petitioner and
the owner of the property execute said Annexation Agreement .
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, Hartstein , Kavitt, Gerschefske
NAYES : 1 - O' Reilly
Motion declared carried.
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Discussion took place regarding the advantages and ORDINANCE #80-29
disadvantages of having a one-year residency requirement
in order to serve on any Village Commission. Moved by
Hartstein , seconded by Kavitt, to pass Ordinance #80-29,
an ordinance amending residency requirements for non-
statutory commissions.
Upon reviewing the Village's Talent Bank, the President
and Board of Trustees deemed it in the best interest of
the Village to waive the one year residency requirement
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on non-statutory commissions.
Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske, President Clayton
NAYES: 3 - Marienthal , Stone, O 'Reilly
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Motion declared carried.
Mr. Knoeppel explained the differences in the two FIRE STATION
elevations presented. He stated that one would cost ELEVATION_
approximately $10,000-$15,000 more than the other.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt , that the original
elevation (#1) , being the cheaper elevation and the more
streamlined elevation, be selected as the elevation for
the fire station. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows :
AYES: 4 - O' Reilly, Hartstein, Kavitt, Gerschefske
NAYES : 2 - Marienthal , Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Kavitt , to refer the
selected elevation to the Appearance Commission for their
review. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
Mr. Knoeppel then reviewed the various site plans for
the Board, Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Stone, to
refer Site Plan #2 to the Plan Commission for their
review. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
Trustee O 'Reilly recommended that the sidewalk remain CAREN/RONNIE
as it is on the original plan. Discussion followed on DRIVE SIDEWALK
the reasons the residents did not want this sidewalk put
in. Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Stone, that the side-
walk between Caren and Ronnie Drives remain as it is on
the original plan. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal , Stone, O ' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske
NAYES: 1 - Kavitt
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton declared a recess at 8:55 P.M. The RECESS
meeting resumed at 9:05 P.M.
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Mr. Balling explained that Mr. Paul Williams of John ADVANCE REFUNDING
Nuveen and Company is here tonight to review a concept OF 1970 WATER-
on refunding the waterworks and sewer system bonds that WORKS AND SEWERAGE
were issued in 1970. The Village had asked Nuveen and REVENUE BOND- ISSUE
Company to evaluate, along with the finance committee,
the feasibility and general concept of bond refunding.
The staff had circulated this concept with the previous
Board, but has not to date developed a program. The
Finance Committee, upon reviewing the concept, did endorse
the program of revenue bond refunding, and made a recom-
mendation that it be considered at the appropriate time.
Mr. Williams is present tonight to give the entire Board
an overview, and to answer any questions the Board might
have. Mr. Williams then made his presentation , and
answered questions from the Trustees.
President Clayton stated that the resolution on this
would be delayed until the June 16, 1980 Regular Meeting,
in order to give the Board time to study tonight's
presentation .
It was requested that Mr. Williams prepare a listing
for the Board of the communities they have worked with
recently in the issuance of these bonds.
Moved by O 'Reilly, seconded by Kavitt, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
Jan M. Sirabian , Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 1 _'`_ DAY
OF , 1980.
illage President