2021-12-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 13490
12/06/2021
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,DECEMBER 6,2021
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;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;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;Police Chief Casstevens;and Fire Chief Baker.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Smith,to approve the minutes of the November 1,2021 Regular Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Stein,seconded by Weidenfeld,to approve the minutes of the November 15,2021 Special Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1335
Mr.Black read Warrant#1335. Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Johnson,to approve Warrant#1335 in the
amount of$9,520,861.09 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
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Smith,to approve the 2022 Special Flag Schedule,as detailed in the
November 22,2021 memo from Mr.Bragg to the Board. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
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NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
President Sussman read a Proclamation Commending Steven Goldspiel for his Dedicated Service on the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the Transportation Commission,as he was heartily congratulated by
the audience and the Board.
Members of the Board and the audience recalled how honored and inspired they were to have worked with Mr.
Goldspiel over the past 40+years. Mr.Goldspiel shared so much knowledge with all,and his integrity and true
dedication to making Buffalo Grove such a wonderful place to live is unparalleled. Ethan Goldspiel was also
recognized for his dedication to making sure that his dad was able to be present at every meeting.
Mr.Goldspiel thanked everyone for this honor and noted how proud he is to have been able to be a part of
making Buffalo Grove into the community that it is today,and how much he has enjoyed his service to the
Village.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Erin Aleman,Executive Director for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning presented the Village
with the Regional Excellence Award for the Buffalo Creek Reservoir Expansion Project. Ms.Aleman reviewed
the award itself,as well as the objectives of CMAP.
Mr.Bragg announced the 2022 Buffalo Grove Village Board Meeting Schedule,details of which are contained
in his memo to the Board of November 11,2021.
Mr. Skibbe reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo
Grove Community Foundation,details of which are contained in the Village Board Action Overview as well
as the Memorandum of Understanding itself. Staff is recommending that the$32,000.00 profit from the 2021
Buffalo Grove Days event be placed with the Buffalo Grove Community Foundation.
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the
Village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo Grove Community Foundation. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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.2021-28—Pyrotechnics Agreement
Motion to pass Resolution No.2021-28,authorizing an Amendment to the Pyrotechnics Fireworks Inc.
Agreement,pending review and approval by the Village Attorney.
Resolution No.2021-29—State Highways
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Motion to pass Resolution No.2021-29,for construction on State Highways,as required by the Illinois
Department of Transportation.
Ordinance No.2021-85—AT&T
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-85,authorizing the Village Manager to execute an Agreement with AT&T
for high-speed internet connectivity via a fiber connection at Village Hall,pending review and approval by the
Village Attorney.
Ordinance No.2021-86—Fees&Fines
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-86,updating the Fee and Fine Ordinance.
Ordinance No.2021-87—STOP Sian
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-87,amending the Traffic Ordinance to allow a new STOP sign on Palazzo
Drive at Madiera Lane.
Ordinance No.2021-88—Traffic Signal Agreement
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-88,approving entrance into a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with
Lake County for Village Owned Traffic Signals.
Ordinance No.2021-89—Liquor Licenses
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2021-89,rescinding Class A Liquor Licenses for Progressive Management
located at 401 Half Day Road,which has been closed,and Prairie House located at 2710 Main Street,which has
been sold.
Home Day Care Re-Authorizations
Motion to re-authorize the following home daycare special uses for an additional two-year period: 47 Chestnut
Terrace,315 Gardenia Lane,621 Harris Drive,554 Patton Drive,371 Springside Lane,200 Timber Hill Road,
and 330 University Drive.
FY 2022 Projects
Motion to authorize bid waiver and to seek competitive proposals for FY 2022 projects.
FY 2022 Projects
Motion to authorize staff to seek competitive bids for various projects for FY 2022.
Memorandum of Understanding
Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Buffalo Grove Park District for Cambridge Park
Property Transaction.
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Pike,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
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NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-91—CIORBA GROUP
Moved by Stein,seconded by Smith,to pass Ordinance No.2021-91,authorizing the Village Manager to execute
a Supplement for Design Engineering Services with Ciorba Group,Inc.for$62,326.80.
Mr.Johnson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Bragg of
December 2,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-92—CIORBA GROUP LIFT STATION
Moved by Stein,seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Ordinance No.2021-92,approving the Ciorba Group
Construction Administration Services contract for the Cambridge on the Lakes Lift Station Reconstruction
Project in an amount not to exceed$299,794.45,in accordance with materials contained in Board packets.
Mr.Johnson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Bragg of
December 2,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-93—UTILITY&STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Stein,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2021-93,approving the 2022 Forest/Glendale
Utility&Street Improvements Award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,Berger Excavating,in the
amount of$7,474,491.66,in accordance with materials contained in Board packets and pending review and
approval by the Village Attorney.
Mr.Johnson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Bragg of
December 2,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-94—CAMBRIDGE ON THE LAKE LIFT STATION
Moved by Stein,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2021-94,2022 Cambridge on the Lakes Lift
Station Reconstruction project to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder,Berger Excavating,in the amount
of$3,201,725.36,which includes a 10%contingency, in accordance with materials contained in Board packets
v and pending Village Attorney review.
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Mr.Johnson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Bragg of
December 2,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-95—LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2021-95 for the levy and collection of taxes
for the fiscal year commencing on the 1:t day of January,2022 and ending on the 31 st day of December,2022,
with a tax increase of 0%.
Mr.Black reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of
December 6,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-96—TAX ABATEMENTS
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Ordinance No.2021-96,abating taxes levied for the
Village of Buffalo Grove,Cook and Lake Counties,Illinois,resulting in a net levy of$17,115,541.00.for an
increase of 0%.
Mr. Black reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Bragg of
December 6,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO.2021-30—LOSS IN COLLECTION-LAKE
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to pass Resolution No.2021-30,requesting the County of Lake not
to collect the Loss in Collection on Taxable Property.
Mr.Black reviewed the proposed resolution and the following resolution,details of which are contained in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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RESOLUTION NO.2021-31—LOSS IN COLLECTION-COOK
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to pass Resolution No.2021-31,requesting the County of Cook
not to collect the Loss in Collection on Taxable Property.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2021-97—FISCAL 2022 BUGET
Moved by Ottenheimer,seconded by Weidenfeld,to close the Public Hearing. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
President Sussman closed the Public Hearing at 8:20 P.M.
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Ordinance No 2021-97,adopting the Fiscal 2022 Budget
as presented.
It was noted that the budget was written very clearly and easy for our residents to read,and staff was thanked for
their efforts in preparing this document.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO.2021-32—2022 PAY RANGES
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Resolution No.2021-32,approving the 2022 Pay
Ranges.
Mr.Malinowski reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in the memo to Mr.Bragg and
Mr. Stilling of November 19,2021.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Stein,Ottenheimer,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
MEETING CANCELLATION
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Stein,to cancel the December 20,2021 Regular Village Board Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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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.
A resident commented that he believes that it is illegal to mandate that masks be worn in public places.
Bill O'Malley,West Shore Pipe Line Company,addressed the Board regarding Pipeline Safety.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Weidenfeld,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 8:39 P.M.
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