1990-01-22 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY,
JANUARY 22, 1990, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS.
CALL TO ORDER
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Clayton; Trustees
Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, and O'Malley. Trustee Mathias arrived
at 7:50 P.M.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa,
Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; Robert Pfeil,
Village Planner; Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer; Fire Chief
Allenspach; Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Weiser.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Trustee O'Malley commented on the article in the newspaper with regard to
the Fire Department; President Clayton responded to Trustee O'Malley's
comments.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report for December,
1989. Trustee Reid asked a question with regard to the Public Safety
Activity; Mr. Balling responded, and stated that he will get a full answer
for Trustee Reid.
YARDWASTE QUESTIONNAIRE
Mr. Szymborski reviewed the questionnaire to go to residents with regard to
yardwaste, draft dated 1/17/90.
Trustee Reid stated that the terms "yard waste" and "landscape waste' are
both used in the questionnaire; he suggested using one or the other.
Trustee Reid also stated that paragraph two is superfluous; he suggested
that the questionnaire go as a one-page newsletter, and set up so that it
can be answered, re-folded and sent back.
Trustee Marienthal stated that less explanation is necessary, because the
Winter Newsletter already addresses the issue.
After discussion, it was decided that staff will take the information from
tonight's meeting, and get the questionnaire ready and mail it out.
SWANCC
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on a modification in the financing
being proposed by SWANCC, details of which are contained in his memo to the
Board of January 16, 1990.
REVIEW OF FIRE SERVICE LONG RANGE PLANNING STRATEGY
Mr. Balling reviewed the Fire Service Long Range Planning Strategy.
Chief Allenspach made a presentation to the Board on same, details of which
are contained in the Buffalo Grove Fire Department Development Plan from
Chief Allenspach dated January 12, 1990.
Chief Allenspach introduced Tom Freeman, Senior Field Representative from
the Insurance Service Office (ISO) , who explained ISO and their purpose,
and also the Fire Classes issued, i.e. 1-10, and the method determining the
rating for a community, as well as Buffalo Grove's rating specifically.
Chief Allenspach stated that every single member of the Department had a
part in putting together this Development Plan.
Mr. Freeman stated that there has been a great deal of work done with
regard to this Development Plan in a very short time.
Mr. Balling, Mr. Freeman and Chief Allenspach then answered questions from
the Board.
President Clayton thanked them for their time and noted that a great deal
of work has gone into this plan. Mr. Balling stated that the next step
would be to present this to the Finance Committee the second week in
February.
JOINT VILLAGE BOARD AND BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT MEETING
The topics of discussion for this meeting are detailed in Mr. Balling's
memo to the Board of January 18, 1990.
1. Senior Citizen Activities/Programs:
Mr. Rylko reviewed the changes which are to be made to Alcott School
to better accommodate the senior citizen activities and needs; he also
noted two people who work with seniors in their professions who will
be working with the Park District in order to enhance the Senior
Citizen programs; the Park District is also asking for seniors who
wish to sit on the Advisory Council; the Park District is also looking
to incorporate a part time co-ordinator who is a senior to be
available to the seniors on a regular basis. The Village will
investigate the options of financial participation in these programs.
2. Buffalo Grove Days Setting and Location:
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposal of the Village with regard to
staging Buffalo Grove Days basically on the Emmerich Park site, in
conjunction with also continuing to use the Village campus on the
north side of Lake Cook Road.
Karen Larson stated that the Park Board recognizes the desire of the
Village to keep the festival in the same area, but their concern is
the damage which may be done to the football field, which would be
used virtually after Buffalo Grove Days, leaving no time at all to
repair the field if it is damaged.
It was determined that three sites will be evaluated, i.e. Emmerich Park
East, Emmerich Park West, and Willow Stream Park.
3. Bikepath/Sidewalk Planning:
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed bikepath/sidewalk pattern throughout
the Village.
4. Cultural Arts Planning:
President Clayton reviewed the cultural arts planning which has been
done so far, and stated that it would be beneficial to determine what
both Boards can do together to further enhance cultural arts
activities in the Village.
One of the Park Board members then reviewed the steps being taken in
that direction by the Park District. It was noted that there are some
activities now in place, but perhaps there should be even more
publicity than there presently is.
It was determined that the main task at hand is to acquaint residents
with what is available, and a possible agency or commission will be
evaluated to work with the Village and the Park District to promote
and encourage cultural arts opportunities in the Village.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice
vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 10:31 P.M.
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