2021-11-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 13483
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT&BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE JEFFREY S.BRAIMAN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AT VILLAGE HALL,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS,MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 1,2021
CALL TO ORDER
President Sussman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman;Trustees Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,
Smith,and Pike.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager;Patrick Brankin,Village Attorney;Chris Stilling,Deputy Village
Manager;Evan Michel,Management Analyst;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Katie Golbach,
Human Resources Management Analyst;Chris Black,Director of Finance;Nicole Woods,Deputy Community
Development Manager;Darren Monico,Village Engineer;Mike Skibbe,Director of Public Works;Kyle Johnson,
Assistant Director of Public Works;Brett Robinson,Administrative Services Director;Tom Wisniewski,Buyer;
Geoff Tollefson,Director of Golf Operations;and Fire Chief Baker.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the minutes of the October 18,2021 Regular Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1334
Mr.Black read Warrant#1334. Moved by Johnson,seconded by Stein,to approve Warrant#1334 in the amount of
$2,151,384.12 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Sussman read from a Proclamation recognizing November 4,2021 as Diwali Awareness Day,and
encouraged all residents of Buffalo Grove to join in recognizing the contributions of all Hindu, Sikhs,Jains,and
Buddhists active in all aspects of our vibrant community economy and civic society.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Bragg noted that the 2022 Draft Budget is now available for public inspection and is posted on the Village
website. The Public Hearing on the budget will take place on November 15,2021 at 7:30 P.M.in the Jeffrey S.
Braiman Council Chambers.
Rich Rosen,President of the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council,provided an update on the activities of the
Council and reviewed their upcoming events. Mr.Rosen particularly thanked the Village and the Park District for
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their support of all the activities,as well as the Buffalo Grove Police Department,the Buffalo Grove Post Office,
and the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club for all their help in collecting and providing food for our local food pantries.
The annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service will be held virtually again this year on Sunday,November 21,2021.
REPORTS FROM TRUSTEES
There are no reports from Trustees tonight.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Sussman explained the Consent Agenda,stating that any member of the audience or the Board could
request that an item be removed for full discussion;there were no such requests. The Village Clerk read a brief
synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Resolution No.2021-26—Private Activity Bond
Motion to pass Resolution No.2021-26,ceding the 2021 Unused Private Activity Bond Volume Cap of the Village
of Buffalo Grove(including Volume Cap transferred from other Lake County Home Rule Units)to Lake County for
use in the future.
Resolution No.2021-27—SB Friedman
Motion to pass Resolution No.2021-27,authorizing the Village Manager to execute a Professional Service
Agreement with SB Friedman and Associates for economic development planning,proforma development,and TIF
consulting for the Lake Cook Road TIF District.
Ordinance No.2021-79—Wold Ruck Pate
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-79,amending the Wold Ruck Pate Agreement for architectural services,
pending review and approval of the amendment by the Village Attorney.
Ordinance No.2021-80—Tripp School
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-80,adding a No Left Turn at Tripp Elementary School
Ordinance No.2021-78—WJ Golf
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-78,reserving a Class A liquor license for WJ Golf located at 401 Half Day
Road.
Ordinance No.2021-82—North Shore Gas
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-82,North Shore Gas Easement Grant at the northwest corner of Route 22 and
Buffalo Grove Road within the Arboretum Golf Course.
Moved by Smith,seconded by Stein,to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-81—ROAD SALT
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Moved by Stein,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance No.2021-81,authorizing the Village Manager to
purchase bulk rock salt from Compass Minerals America at a total price not to exceed$112,476.00 in accordance
with materials contained in Board packets and in accordance with the Illinois Governmental Joint Purchasing Act
and pending review and approval by the Village Attorney.
Mr.Wisniewski reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to
Mr.Bragg of October 28,2021,after which he answered questions from the Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-83—STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
Moved by Stein,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2021-83,authorizing the Village Manager to expend
an additional$75.000.00 with Aldridge Electric,Inc.,for a total amount not to exceed$329,689.45 for fiscal year
2021 in accordance with materials contained in Board packets.
Mr.Wisniewski reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to
Mr.Bragg of October 28,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-84—REPLACEMENT BACKHOE
Moved by Stein,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance No.2021-84,authorizing the Village Manager to
purchase a replacement 2022 JCB 3cx-14 Super Backhoe Loader in accordance with the Illinois Governmental Joint
Purchasing Act in a total amount not to exceed$129,745.00 and in accordance with materials contained in Board
packets.
Mr.Robinson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the memo from Josh Wallace to
Mr.Bragg of October 28,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
TOWN CENTER PROPERTY
Moved by Pike,seconded by Johnson,to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with
Kensington Development Group LLC for the redevelopment of the Town Center Property and referral to the
Planning&Zoning Commission.
Mr. Stilling reviewed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding,details of which are contained in his memo to
Mr.Bragg of October 28,2021.
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Jay Eck introduced the members of their team,after which he provided a brief overview of the proposal,noting that
he is very enthused to be a part of the solution and the opportunity for this site.
John Schoditsch reviewed a PowerPoint presentation of the overall site plan,as well as the planned phases of the
project.
Bob Burk,Urban Street,thanked everyone for all the work that staff and the Board have invested in this project,and
he provided further details of the building construction.
Members of the team then answered questions from the Board.
Mr. Stilling clarified that the incentives being proposed will be generated from the project and are created as a result
of the development,and the developer is assuming all the risk. The Village of Buffalo Grove has taken on no
financial risk for this proposal. This project will not affect resident property taxes or the Village operating budget.
Mr. Stilling also noted that both he and Mr.Bragg have been in contact with the school districts,and this type of
development does not historically generate many students.
The entire Board thanked everyone involved and is very excited to see this project move ahead.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Mr.Eck again thanked the Board and the staff and stated that it is very important to note that this project would not
be possible without the TIF.
TRUTH IN TAXATION
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to approve the determination that it will not be necessary to publish
for and hold a public hearing as required by the Truth in Taxation Act and authorizing the Village President to
execute the required Certificate of Compliance.
Mr.Black reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Bragg of November 1,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Sussman reviewed the parameters to be followed by speakers and asked if there were any questions from
the audience on items not on tonight's agenda;there were no such questions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Smith,to move to Executive Session to discuss Section 2(C)(1)of the Illinois
Open Meetings Act:the Appointment,Employment,Compensation,Discipline,Performance,or Dismissal of
Specific Employees of the Public Body or Legal Counsel for the Public Body,Including Hearing Testimony
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on a Complaint Lodged Against an Employee of the Public Body or Against Legal Counsel for the Public
Body to Determine Its Validity. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Session from 8:41 P.M.until 9:05 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Smith,seconded by Johnson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 P.M.
1aanet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 6th DAY OF December 2021
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