1991-10-28 - 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, OCTOBER 28, 1991, AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
CLERK PRO-TEM
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn, to appoint Jane Olson Clerk Pro-Tem for
tonight's meeting. Upon voice vote the motion was unanimously declared
carried.
ROLL CALL
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Roll call
indicated the following present: President Mathias; Trustees Marienthal,
Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance
Director; Phil Versten, Administrative Assistant; Robert Pfeil, Village
Planner; and Joe Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
No report
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
No report
CABLE TELEVISION COVERAGE OF VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS
Phil Versten, Administrative Assistant, reviewed his memo to Lee Szymborski
of October 24, 1991. Cablecasting of the Village Board meetings would
involve 7-8 producer hours per board meeting, instead of the previous number
of 12. This will allow more hours per year to produce other programs as
public information needs dictate.
Cablecasting of Village Board meetings will make programing available to
cable subscribers as well as non-subscribers by making tapes available to
check out at libraries.
Mr. Balling would like the Board to determine if they want Village Board and
Plan Commission meetings taped on a regular or spot basis; live or on tape?
The time needs to be reserved quickly or the programming slot will be lost to
other Villages. The meetings will be broadcast to all Villages. Will the
cable television presence be helpful to the process of the meeting; will it
help or hurt the participation of residents in the meeting? Does it
discourage participation of the public who do not want to be part of the
television process? Should public broadcast be tape delayed or live and
should it include Board and Plan Commission meetings?
Further discussion took place concerning the affect on the meeting process,
cost of production, public information and public education.
The Board was polled. "YES" indicates Staff should proceed with this issue
and bring back a contract with recommendations. "NO" indicated opposition.
�./ YES: Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NO: None
Cable casting of the Board Meetings will be live.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX
Mr. Balling introduced the proposed Real Estate Transfer Tax Ordinance.
Staff would like direction from the Board in three areas:
1. Should there be exemptions? If so,for whom?
2. Should the buyer or seller pay?
3. Sufficiency of rate at $3/$1000
The ordinance will take effect March 1, 1992.
Lynn Callahan representing local realtors presented her thoughts on the tax.
The Board discussed the three areas requiring direction.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the internal procedures to administer the transfer tax
ordinance.
Village Attorney Raysa explained that exemptions of any type may be declared
by the courts to have created a special beneficial class and could be
declared invalid and any fees collected would be returned. He is not
comfortable recommending to Board exemptions because of the magnitude and
doubts of the legitimacy of the classifications.
President Mathias polled the Board:
Should the transfer tax be on the seller or purchaser?
Marienthal: seller
Reid: seller
Kahn: seller
Rubin: seller
Braiman: seller
Hendricks: seller
President Mathias polled the Board:
Should there be an exemption for those over 65? "YES" indicated there should
be an exemption for those 65 and over. "NO" indicates there should not be an
exemption for those over 65:
NO: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
YES: Kahn
President Mathias polled the Board:
Should there be an exemption for those who sell and buy within Buffalo Grove?
"YES" indicates there should be an exemption or refund. "NO" indicates
there should not be an exemption or refund.
YES: Marienthal, Kahn
NO: Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
The ordinance will be prepared for the November 4, 1991 Village Board
meeting.
The ordinance will be in effect for all transfers where the deed or
conveyance of property is recorded on or after March 1 , 1992.
PROPOSED BOUNDARY AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE
President Mathias introduced the subject concerning the proposal from
Lincolnshire. It is a matter of negotiations. He informed the Board that he
and Trustee Rubin are in meetings with the Village President and Trustee from
Lincolnshire.
Trustee Rubin, in talks with Lincolnshire Village President has been told
that Lincolnshire is ready to discuss widening of Route 22.
Trustee Marienthal listed his concerns with the Lincolnshire proposal.
Negotiations with Lincolnshire should concern the train station location,
boundaries, and the widening of Route 22.
President Mathias concurred with Trustee Marienthal's areas of concern
and requested that the Board authorize the continuation of negotiations with
Lincolnshire.
Staff is requested to draft a proposal for Buffalo Grove's response to
Lincolnshire based on comments tonight.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman to adjourn. Upon voice vote the meeting
was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9: 14 P.M.
Jan /Olson, Clerk Pro-tem