1986-04-28 - 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, APRIL 28, 1986,
AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
CALL TO ORDER
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Clayton; Trustees
Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, and Kowalski. Also present
were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney;
James Doyle,Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director;
Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of
Public Works; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Frank Hruby, Director of
Building & Zoning; James Truesdell, Village Planner; Carmen Molinaro,
Director of Golf Operations, Police Chief McCann; Deputy Chief Voigt; and
Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
FACILITIES PLAN PRESENTATION
Mr. Doyle made an introductory presentation on the Facilities Plan, stating
that the project has proceeded in accordance with schedule, and is presently
below the amount budgeted.
Mr. Bruce Ream, Project Architect and Vice President of O'Donnell, Wicklund,
Pigozzi, Inc. reviewed the background of this project, and made a presentation
to the Board on same, including a slide presentation; Mr. Ream's presentation
was a review of the O'Donnell, Wicklund, Pigozzi, Inc. Report dated March 31,
1986, which is on file in the Clerk's office.
Board discussion and questions followed, primarily on the following: the
energy efficiency of the skylights; whether the bar or the dining area should
face the glass overlooking the golf course; population increase versus staff
increase; whether an entirely new golf course club house should be built, or
whether the existing facility should be refurbished; the condition of the
plumbing, electrical system, walls not properly insulated, and substandard
kitchen in the golf course clubhouse; the building size projections; a 1-story
versus a 2-story Police Department; moveable walls; the space utilization of the
Public Service Center; and the possibility of the addition of a forestry depart-
ment.
President Clayton thanked Mr. Ream for his presentation.
RECESS
President Clayton declared a recess from 9:45 P.M. until 9:55 P.M.
Mr. Balling stated that the next step is a schematic design of the facilities
which staff will be pursuing, at which point financial limits must be identified.
The next big decision is how to proceed, and staff would like to be in a position
to get Board direction sometime in the near future.
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Mr. Balling then gave an oral report on financing, outlining the various
financing methods which are available to the Village. Mr. Brimm answered
questions from the Board regarding bond issuance.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of looking at
concepts with tax-supported financing for the Facilities Plan; "No" indicates
opposition:
YES: Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NO: None
Mr. Balling then gave the Board a report on the land acquisition for the
Police facility.
MUNICIPAL STREET LIGHTING STANDARDS
This item will be handled at an upcoming meeting.
LAKE COUNTY/DES PLAINES RIVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Balling stated that Lake County would like a resolution from member
municipalities regarding the facility. President Clayton asked if there
was any objection from the Board to Mr. Balling putting such a resolution
on the next agenda; there was none.
RUSSELL RAY PROPERTY - PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE
Mr. Lawrence Freedman, representing the contract purchaser of the Russell Ray
Property, which is a 98 acre site south of the Corporate Grove, made a pre-
sentation to the Board. Mr. Freedman stated that their contract has a very
short date on it, and they have to make some decisions on the property; they
have shown an industrial development, which would be compatible with the
Corporate Grove; they propose 61 lots, averaging over 65,000 square feet,
with a minimum of 36,500 square feet, and a maximum of 253,500 square feet.
The developer is seeking guidance from the Board as to whether or not this is
the type of use they would like to see there, and any other suggestions the
Board might have with regard to development.
Trustee Marienthal noted the proposed commuter rail station for this site;
Mr. Freedman stated that they are willing to work with the Village on same.
Trustee Marienthal asked if this developer is going to continue the present
image of Corporate Grove; Mr. Freedman responded affirmatively.
Trustee Glover noted a concern with moving along with development before the
Plan Commission reviews the Comprehensive Plan; Mr. Truesdell stated that
Plan Commission hearings on the Comprehensive Plan are scheduled for June.
Trustee Glover has no objection to the plan itself as long as the Plan Commission
determines that this be an industrial planned area, and as long as it is
developed in the same quality as the Corporate Grove.
Mr. Freedman stated that this is an annexation, and the Board would have
control over it; they believe that the highest and best use of this piece
`,� is industrial, and would hope that the Comprehensive Plan be changed accordingly.
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Trustee Reid raised a question regarding the extension of Busch Parkway;
Mr. Freedman responded that they will work with the Village if desired.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of referring the
Russell Ray Property to the Plan Commission once application is received and
all the proper documents are received; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NO: None
President Clayton noted that, once the application is received, it can be
put on the Consent Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice
vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned
at 10:43 P.M.
JANET M. SIRABIAN, VILLAGE CLERK