2024-04-01 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes � MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT&
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE
JEFFREY S.BRAIMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT VILLAGE HALL,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS,MONDAY APRIL 1,2024
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,Stein,
Bocek,and Weidenfeld.
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;Chris Black,Finance
Director;Katie Golbach,Director of Human Resources;Molly Gillespie,Communications Director;Nicole
Woods,Director of Community Development;Kyle Johnson,Deputy Public Works DirectorNillage Engineer;
Brett Robinson,Administrative Services Director;Geoff Tollefson,Director of Golf Operations;Police Chief
Budds;Deputy Fire Chief Kane.
The Committee of the Whole Meeting consisted of staff reports and Board discussion on the listed topics,with �I
staff answering questions from the Board on each topic. ,,
PROCLAMATION—DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS
� President Smith read a Proclamation declaring the month of Apri12024 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month
in the Village of Buffalo Grove and urged all residents to promote awareness of the distracted driving problem
and to support programs and policies to reduce the incidence of distracted driving.
LINKED TOGETHER COALITION
Kris Zerfass,representing Link Together Coalition,provided a presentation on the services offered by Link
Together Coalition,reviewing their mission and history,their enduring partnership and collaboration with the
Police Deparhnent,and the intended use of the$5,000.00 donation from the Opioid Settlement to benefit the
` Buffalo Grove Community.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Ms.Woods presented a preview of the Comprehensive Plan's Existing Conditions Report. T'he PowerPoint '
presentation included key findings regarding population and housing,community outreach,land use and
development,infrastructure and natural resources,economic development,Dundee Corridor,and Milwaukee '
Corridor. Further details may be found in her memo to Mr.Bragg of March 4,2024. Board discussion and
questions followed.
� REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM
Mr.Stilling noted that staff presented the concept of developing a low-interest revolving loan program to assist
homeowners with certain utility projects including water/sewer repairs and upgrades,private drainage
improvements and sewer service lining. This presentation provides an update on the proposed program and
addresses any additional comments or questions. Further details of the proposed program may be found in Mr.
� Stilling's memo to Mr.Bragg of March 28,2024. Board discussion and questions followed.
� OUESTIONS 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 tonighYs agenda.
Several residents of Poplar Court addressed the issue of an island being placed in their cul-de-sac during the
upcoming construction. Their concerns include parking and accessibility to their homes. Mr.Johnson
responded to their concerns and will follow up further with the residents.
� EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Stein,seconded by Ottenheimer,to move to Executive Session to discuss: Section 2(C)(2)of the
Iliinois Open Meetings Act: Collective Negotiating Matters Between the Public Body and Its Employees
or Their Representatives,or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of
Employees. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Johnson,Cesario,Ottenheimer,Stein,Bocek,Weidenfeld ,,
NAYS: 0—None '
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Session from 838 P.M.to 9:22 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Stein,seconded by Weidenfeld,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 P.M.
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