2023-11-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 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,NOVEMBER 6,2023
CALL TO ORDER
President Smith 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 Smith;Trustees Johnson,Cesario,Ottenheimer,Bocek, and
Weidenfeld. Trustee Stein was absent.
Also present were: Dane Bragg,Village Manager;Patrick Brankin,Village Attorney; Chris Stilling,Deputy
Village Manager;Mike Skibbe,Deputy Village Manager/Director of Public Works; Evan Michel,Management
Analyst;Katie Golbach,Human Resources Management Analyst;Chris Black,Director of Finance;Nicole
Woods,Director of Community Development;Molly Gillespie,Communications Director;Tom Wisniewski,
Buyer; Kyle Johnson,Assistant Director of Public Works/Village Engineer; Brett Robinson,Administrative
Services Director;Geoff Tollefson, Director of Golf Operations; Fire Chief Baker;and Police Chief Budds.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve the minutes of the October 16,2023,Regular
Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Cesario,Ottenheimer,Bocek,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Johnson
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1361
Mr. Black read Warrant#1361. Moved by Cesario, seconded by Johnson,to approve Warrant#1361 in the
amount of$3,500,441.36 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Johnson,Cesario,Ottenheimer,Bocek,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Smith appointed Chris Black to the Fire Pension Board. Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Bocek,to
concur with President Smith's appointment. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Johnson,Cesario, Ottenheimer,Bocek,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Stein
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Chief Budds noted how pleased he is to be able to oversee another promotion in the Buffalo Grove Police
Department.
Fire&Police Commission Chair Ed McKee began by noting that Ashley Krozel is the daughter of former
Deputy Chief Ronald Gozdecki who started with the Buffalo Grove Police Department as a part-time officer in
1966 and became the Village's fourth full-time police officer until his retirement as Deputy Chief in 1998.
Chairman McKee reviewed Ashley's achievements and accomplishments after joining the Buffalo Grove Police
Department in 2004,after which he administered the Oath of Office to Sergeant Ashley Krozel. Sergeant
Krozel's husband pinned on her badge as she was congratulated by the audience and the Board.
Mr. Bragg reported that the Village's 2024 Draft Budget has been published and is available on our website.
The presentation of the Budget will take place on November 13, 2023,at 7:30 P.M.
REPORTS FROM TRUSTEES
There are no Trustee reports tonight.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Smith 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.
Buffalo Grove Road South Letter of Intent
Motion to approve Buffalo Grove Road South Letter of Intent.
This Letter of Intent outlines that the Village will be responsible for utility design and construction costs while
Cook County will cover the roadway and restoration costs for improvements to Buffalo Grove Road.
MPI Emergency Contractor Assistance
Motion to approve MPI Emergency Contractor Assistance. Staff recommends an award of bid for Emergency
Contractor Assistance to the following seven contractors:
• DiMeo Brothers,Inc.
• IHC Construction Companies,LLC.
• Kloepfer Construction,Inc.
• KS Energy Services,LLC.
• Mauro Sewer Construction
• Millennium Contracting Co.
• Paramount Utility&Excavating Service,Inc.
Municipal Compliance Report for the Year Ending 12/31/2022-Fire Pension Fund
Motion to accept Municipal Compliance Report for the Year Ending 12/31/2022-Fire Pension Fund.
This report is to be accepted by the Village Board prior to the extension of the property taxes for Article 3 &4
pension funds. The report provides infoi7nation on the financial condition of the pension fund at the end of the
most recently completed fiscal year.
Municipal Compliance Report for the Year Ending 12/31/2022-Police Pension Fund
Motion to accept Municipal Compliance Report for the Year Ending 12/31/2022-Police Pension Fund.
This report is to be accepted by the Village Board prior to the extension of the property taxes for Article 3 &4
pension funds. The report provides information on the financial condition of the pension fund at the end of the
most recently completed fiscal year.
Ordinance No.2023-125-Lake County Sewer Utility Sewer Fees
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2023-125 updating Lake County Sewer Utility Sewer Fees.
Lake County Public Works has increased their sewer connection fees. Per the current agreement,Lake County
Public Works provides sanitary sewer treatment,and the Village is required to collect and remit these fees for the
County.
Resolution No.2023-27-150 N Weiland Road
Motion to pass Resolution No.2023-27 authorizing Assignment and Assumption Agreement of Special Use for a
Nursing Home at 150 N Weiland Road.
In 1992,the Village approved Ordinance No. 92-39 for the Symphony of Buffalo Grove Nursing Home at 150
N. Weiland Road. The property was sold and therefore an Assignment and Assumption Agreement is required.
Moved by Ottenheimer, seconded by Cesario,to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows on the amended Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Johnson,Cesario,Ottenheimer,Bocek, Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-126—51 McHENRY ROAD
Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance No. 2023-126 approving Preliminary Plan,
Amendment to PUD with variations for a Restaurant at 51 McHenry Road.
Ms.Woods reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the memo that she and Kelly
Purvis send to Mr. Bragg dated November 6,2023.
Jared Taylor,Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar,provided an overview of the project,after which he answered
questions from the Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Johnson,Cesario,Ottenheimer,Bocek,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2023-127—OFFICE 365
Moved by Cesario, seconded by Ottenheimer,to pass Ordinance No. 2023-127 authorizing purchase of
Office 365 from Dell.
Mr. Robinson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Bragg of
November 2,2023.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Johnson,Cesario,Ottenheimer,Bocek,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Stein
Motion declared carried.
2023 BUFFALO GROVE DAYS REPORT
Ms. Gillespie reviewed a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the activities,events and attendance from the
2023 Buffalo Grove Days festival,including the final financial report.
Board members commented on this year's event and thanked each of volunteers and each of our staff members
who worked so hard to make 2023 Buffalo Grove Days such a success.
BUFFALO GROVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Ottenheimer,to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Buffalo
Grove Community Foundation.
Mr. Michel reviewed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding,details of which are contained in the memo
that he and Mr. Skibbe sent to Mr.Bragg dated November 2,2023,after which he answered questions from the
Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Johnson,Cesario, Ottenheimer,Bocek, Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Stein
Motion declared carried.
TRUTH IN TAXATION
Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Johnson,to approve the Truth in Taxation Determination.
Mr. Black reviewed the determination, details of which are contained in his memo of November 6,2023
to Mr.Bragg.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Johnson,Cesario, Ottenheimer,Bocek,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Stein
Motion declared carried.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Smith 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.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Johnson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Johnson,Cesario, Ottenheimer,Bocek,Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Stein
Motion declared carried.
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:16 P.M.
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