1981-08-31 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 31 , 1981 ,
AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. Roll call indicated
the following present : President Clayton; Trustees Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly,
Hartstein, Gerschefske, and Schwartz. Also present were William Balling, Village
Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; William Brimm, Finance Director;
Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Frank Hruby, Director of Building and
Zoning; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; and Paul Kochendorfer, Village
Treasurer.
WINDSOR DRIVE VANDALISM
Mrs. Gloria Lorenz, Mr. Robert Lorenz, and Mr. Brian Owens of Windsor Drive
appeared to thank the Board for their support in eliminating the vandalism on
Windsor Drive. Mrs . Lorenz reported that a Citizen 's Watch Group had been
established, and a suspect had been apprehended. They wished to publicly thank
the Police Department , with special thanks to Commander William Urry, who gave
more than 100% of their time on this case.
President Clayton thanked the residents for sharing this report with the Board,
and said the Board was especially pleased to see the residents cooperating
with the Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARING - 1981 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE
President Clayton called qhe Public Hearing to order at 7:40 P.M. President
Clayton stated that this Public Hearing was published in the Countryside Reminder
on August 20, 1981 . This Public Hearing complies with the new Truth in Taxation
Act.
Trustee Gerschefske suggested eliminating the purchase of vehicle stickers, and
put it in with the Tlx Levy Ordinance. Discussion on the suggestion followed.
President Clayton polled the Board; "Yes" indicates favor of further discussion
of Trustee Gerschefske's proposal to eliminate vehicle stickers and gain that
revenue through the Tax Levy; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Gerschefske
NO: Marienthal , Stone*, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Schwartz
*Trustee Stone stated that he thinks the idea could be a good one, but he does
not wish to see staff spending a great deal of time trying to work out the various
inequities which would arise.
Mr. Brimm stated that he will be presenting the 1981 proposed Tax Levy Ordinance,
in accordance with the Truth in Taxation Act, HB 1048. Mr. Brimm then went on to
explain the 1981 Tax Levy Ordinance, documentation on which is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
President Clayton highlighted the fact that the Village of Buffalo Grove has
been abating portions of the taxes for the past few years.
Mr. Brimm answered questions from the Board, one of which was the inequity between
Lake and Cook Counties. The rate for Lake County was $1 . 16 and the rate for Cook
County was $1 .04; this difference will be credited to the next year's extension.
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It was suggested that the explanation of this differential between Lake and
Cook Counties be published so that residents will understand what transpired.
It was requested that Mr. Brimm report on what is to be done regarding the
tax levy extension that is going to occur, because of the Water Fund for Lake
Michigan Water, and how a credit is going to be received. Mr. Brimm anticipated,
at this time, that this levy could be totally abated with an offsetting credit
on all water bills in approximately June of next year. The Village will try to make
it as equitable as possible between the two counties. It was suggested that the
Village try and devise a formula for equalization between the counties; if this
could be accomplished, the formula could then be brought to representatives in
the General Assembly to seek legislation which would authorize Buffalo Grove,
or other communities, to utilize such a formula to provide some type of equality.
Mr. Brimm and Mr. Balling then answered questions from Mr. Michael Iskowitz, 601
Wyngate, Mr. John Erickson, 880 Shady Grove, Mr. Steve Putek, 812 Chaucer Way,
and Mr. David Frishman , 511 Springside, regarding the Tax Levy Ordinance.
It was pointed out that, with regard to cost efficiency, the Village of Buffalo
Grove has the lowest employee/resident ratio in the Northwest Municipal Conference;
other cost savings that the Village employs were also pointed out.
Mr. Raysa pointed out that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to inform the
public of the intent to adopt the Tax Levy Ordinance for 1981 .
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8:38 P.M.
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Janet M VSi1rabian, Village Clerk