2023-03-20 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 13598
03/20/2023
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,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,MONDAY,MARCH 20,2023
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,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith. Trustee
Ottenheimer was absent. Trustee Ottenheimer was briefly present remotely via audio/visual,but the connection
ultimately failed.
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 Resource Management Analyst;Chris Black,Director of Finance;Nicole Woods, Director of Community
Development; Tom Wisniewski,Buyer; Darren Monico,Village Engineer; Kyle Johnson,Assistant Director of
Public Works;Jim Warnstedt,Assistant Director of Public Works;Brett Robinson,Administrative Services
Director;Geoff Tollefson,Director of Golf Operations; Fire Chief Baker;Deputy Fire Chief Kane;and Police Chief
Budds.
REMOTE ATTENDANCE
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to allow Trustee Ottenheimer to attend the meeting remotely via
audio/visual due to a business commitment. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Smith,to approve the minutes of the February 21,2023, Regular Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weidenfeld,to approve the minutes of the March 6,2023,Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1353
Mr. Black read Warrant#1353. Moved by Johnson,seconded by Weidenfeld,to approve Warrant#1353 in the
amount of$4,727,100.66 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith, Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION—BUFFALO GROVE DAYS CO-CHAIR
President Sussman read a Proclamation commending and recognizing Paulette Greenberg's years of outstanding
volunteerism and leadership through the Farmer's Market Committee,Co-Chair of Buffalo Grove Days Committee,
and as a member of the Buffalo Grove 50th Anniversary Committee,all of which have made a significant and lasting
impact on the Village of Buffalo Grove.
PROCLAMATION—BUFFALO GROVE DAYS COMMITTEE
Trustee Stein read a Proclamation recognizing the indelible legacy and impact of the Buffalo Grove Days
Committee on the history of the Village of Buffalo Grove and thanking its members for the tireless efforts to make
our community a better place to live,work,and play.
Paulette Greenberg and the entire group of residents past and present who have served on the Buffalo Grove Days
Committee were then heartily congratulated and thanked by the audience and the Board.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
There is no Village Manager's Report tonight.
REPORTS FROM TRUSTEES
The Village Clerk reminded residents that there will be a Municipal Election on April 4,2023,and encouraged
them to exercise their right to vote.
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.
Proclamation-Earth Hour 2023
Motion to approve a Proclamation recognizing Earth Hour 2023 on March 25,2023,from 8:30-9:30 P.M.
Proclamation-Development Disabilities Awareness Month
Motion to approve a Proclamation recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the
Village of Buffalo Grove.
Bridge Painting Bids
Motion to approve rejection of Bridge Painting Bids,waive bids,and authorize contract negotiations to provide a
more favorable cost and construction schedule.
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Ordinance No.2023-22—901 Corporate Grove Drive
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2023-22 approving the Development Improvement Agreement for a car wash
development at 901 Corporate Grove Drive,subject to the receipt of the required fees,approval of final engineering
plans,and Village Attorney review.
Ordinance No.2023-23—Liquor Controls
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2023-23 amending Chapter 5.20, Liquor Controls,of the Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code to reflect several changes to existing liquor licenses as well as new license reservations.
Ordinance No.2023-24—Street Light Contract
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2023-24 authorizing the Village Manager to expend up to an additional$5,967.95
with Aldridge Electric, Inc. for Street Light Maintenance for a total amount not to exceed$356,157.40.
Ordinance No.2023-25—ComEd Settlement
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2023-25 approval of an agreement between the Village and Commonwealth Edison to
settle claims against ComEd for utility taxes not remitted in accordance with Village Code. The Village will receive
a net settlement of$66,000 after payment of direct litigation costs and third-party collection fees to Azavar,Inc.
Ordinance No.2023-26—Intergovernmental Agreement
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2023-26 entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement for the reconstruction of
Arlington Heights Road from Lake Cook Road north to IL-83. As the work includes modifications to Village-
owned infrastructure,an agreement is required.
Resolution No.2023-5—2023 Zoning Map
Motion to pass Resolution No.2023-5 adopting the 2023 Zoning Map. Pursuant to State Statue,the Village of
Buffalo Grove is required to publish its official zoning map by March 31,2023. The latest zoning map reflects two
changes in 2022.
Resolution No.2023-4—Commuter Rail Station
Motion to pass Resolution No.2023-4 authorizing the execution of a License Agreement for Food Service at the
Buffalo Grove Commuter Rail Station The current owner of Java Junction at the Metra commuter rail station has
elected to retire and sell their business to Hamid Javed.
Resolution No.2023-6—CCSD 21
Motion to pass Resolution No.2023-6,authorizing an Agreement between the Village of Buffalo Grove and
Community Consolidated School District 21 to provide one(1)full-time police officer to serve as a School Resource
Officer at Cooper Middle School, Longfellow Elementary School and Kilmer Elementary School for the 2023-24
school year.
Ordinance No.2023-28—BS&A Software
Motion to pass Ordinance 2023-28,authorizing the Village Manager to execute a Contract with BS&A Software,
Inc. for Community Development Cloud Software and to perform all actions necessary to ensure the continuity of
services,pending final review and approval of the agreement by the Village Attorney.
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Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-27—NORTH STAR PLACE
Moved by Pike, seconded by Smith,to pass Ordinance No.2023-27,authorizing execution of an agreement with
North Star Place Branding+Marketing for Village Branding Services.
It is recommended that the Village Board authorize the Village Manager to perform all actions necessary to execute
a professional services agreement with North Star Place Branding+Marketing at an estimated amount of
$98,000.00,pending final review and approval of the agreement by the Village Attorney.
Ms. Gillespie reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in her memo to Mr.Bragg dated
March 16,2023.
Trustee Ottenheimer briefly joined the meeting at 7:57 P.M.,but the connection failed.
Through a PowerPoint presentation,the President of North Star Place Branding+Marketing shared further
information about his company,the process,and the benefit of community branding.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-29—AXON BODY CAMERAS
Moved by Pike, seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance No.2023-29,authorizing the Village Manager to
execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise,Inc. for the purchase of body cameras for the Police Department in the
amount of$1,415,281.85,pending final review and approval by the Village Attorney.
Mr. Robinson and Chief Budds reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the memo they
sent to Mr. Bragg dated March 13,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson,Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-30—CARDIAC MONITORS
Moved by Pike,seconded by Smith,to pass Ordinance No.2023-30,authorizing the Village Manager to enter into a
10-year agreement with Zoll Medical for the leasing and servicing of the Fire Department's cardiac monitors in an
amount not to exceed$724,931.90($72,493.19 annually)plus an 8%contingency with authorization of the Village
Manager and subject to final review and approval by the Village Attorney.
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Deputy Chief Kane reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the memo from him and Tina
Hayes to Mr. Bragg dated March 16,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-32—PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
Moved by Smith,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2023-32,AIA Owner/Contractor Agreements for
new Public Works Facility.
Mr. Warnstedt reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg dated
March 16,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: 1
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AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith, Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-31—TIF DISTRICT
Moved by Smith, seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2023-31,authorizing the completion of a Feasibility
and Eligibility Study for the Proposed 2023 Buffalo Grove Dundee Road TIF District.
Ms. Woods reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Mr. Stilling's memo to Mr. Bragg
dated March 16,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith, Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-33—TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
Moved by Smith,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance No.2023-33,establishing a Tax Increment Financing
Interested Parties Registry for the Proposed 2023 Buffalo Grove Dundee Road TIF District.
Ms. Woods reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Mr. Stilling's memo to Mr. Bragg
dated March 16,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
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Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO.2023-7—TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Smith,to pass Resolution No.2023-7, Inducement Resolution regarding the
possible adoption of the 2023 Buffalo Grove Dundee Road Tax Increment Financing District.
Ms. Woods reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Mr. Stilling's memo to Mr. Bragg
dated March 16,2023.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO.2023-8—915-945 DUNDEE ROAD
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Resolution No.2023-8,approving an Inducement Resolution
with Shorewood Development Group for the redevelopment of the existing vacant car dealership site located at 915-
945 Dundee Road.
Ms. Woods reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Mr. Stilling's memo to Mr. Bragg
dated March 16,2023.
Louis Schriber III,Shorewood CEO,further elaborated on his company's plans for the property.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-34—VEHICLE PURCHASE
Moved by Smith,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2023-34,authorizing the purchase of five Ford Police
Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Morrow Brothers Ford.
Mr. Warnstedt reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Josh Wallace's memo to
Mr.Bragg dated March 16,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-35—CHICAGOLAND PAVING
Moved by Smith,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2023-35,authorizing a Construction Contract with
Chicagoland Paving Contractors,Inc. in the amount of$44,000.00.
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Mr.Johnson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg dated
March 16,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-36—VEHICLE PURCHASE
Moved by Smith,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2023-36,authorizing the purchase of four vehicles
from Arlington Heights Ford.
Mr.Johnson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Josh Wallace's memo to
Mr. Bragg dated March 16,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-37—BUFFALO CREEK
Moved by Smith,seconded by Weidenfeld,to pass Ordinance No.2023-37,approving the Christopher Burke
Engineering contract for study of Buffalo Creek and Farrington Ditch in a not-to-exceed amount of$273,860.00,
subject to review and approval by the Village Attorney
Mr.Johnson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo sent to Mr. Bragg dated
March 16,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-38—SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Smith,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No.2023-38,authorizing a Construction Contract with
Alliance Contractors, Inc. in the amount of$199,628.28,pending review and approval by the Village Attorney.
Mr.Johnson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo sent to Mr. Bragg dated
March 16,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein,Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
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ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-39—VILLAGE MANAGER COMPENSATION
Moved by Weidenfeld,seconded by Johnson,pass Ordinance No.2023-39,establishing compensation for the
Village Manager.
Consistent with Village Board direction,this ordinance establishes additional compensation for the Village
Manager. Proper notice has been given in accordance with 5 ILCS 120/7.3,having been published and available on
the Village's web site on March 10,2023. The Village Board approved the Employment Agreement Amended and
Restated on December 5,2022,providing for terms and conditions of his employment including compensation. This
ordinance provides for additional performance compensation based on satisfactory achievement of goals in his 2022
performance evaluation.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
1355 W. DUNDEE ROAD
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Smith,to refer a Special Use for an Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary at 1355 W.
Dundee Road to the Planning&Zoning Commission for review.
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Ms. Woods reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in Mr. Stilling's memo to Mr. Bragg dated March
16,2023.
Jeffrey Braiman,attorney for the petitioner,elaborated further on the proposal for this site.
Board discussion followed with regard to the pros and cons of this particular use on this site.
Members of the Stevenson High School Catalyst Club voiced their objections to this use,believing it will be a
detriment to the students at Buffalo Grove High School.
Buffalo Grove High School Principal Jeff Wardle noted that a marijuana business so close to the high school would
make it remarkably easy for students to access the product.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3—Johnson, Smith,Pike
NAYS: 2—Stein, Weidenfeld
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
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.
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�./ ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Stein,to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Stein, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith, Pike
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Ottenheimer
Motion declared carried.
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:22 P.M.
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