2025-03-03 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - MinutesMINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT &
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLACf, OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE
Jf,FFREY S. BRAI}IAN COUNCIL CHA}IBERS AT VILLAGE HALL. SO &{UPP BOULEVARD.
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, MO1\-DAY IIARCH 3, 2025
President Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegianc€ to the
Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present
Bocek. and Weidenfeld.
ROLL CALL
Presidelt Smith; Trustees Johnson. Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein,
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; Tyler Grace, Assistant
Village Manager - Administrative Services; Chris Black, Finance Director; Katie Golbach, Director of Human
Resources; Molly Gillespie, Communications Director; Nicole Woods, Dtector of Community Developmentl
Jim Wamstedt, Deputy Public Works Director; Potice Chief Budds; and Fire Chief Kane.
The Committee of the Whol€ Meeting consisted of staff repons and Board discussion on the listed topics, with
staff answering questions from the Board on each topic.
Mr. Skibbe reviewed the long list of accomplishments ofour Public Works Employee of the Yerr, Tim
Malinowski. after which a shon video was sho*n highlighting Tim's career. Tim is a 34-year veteran ofour
Public Works Department, working to make sure that Buffalo Grove streets and infrastructure remain in top-
notch condition. Tim is often seen around Buffalo Grove patching potholes, plowing streets and lending a
helping hand to his teammates wherever he's needed.
Mr. Malinowksi thanked his coworkers and the Board for this honor and noted that he has enjoyed his 34-year
career in Buffalo Grove and appreciates this recogtrition.
Mr. Grace reviewed the 2025 Community Survey process that will be undertaken this year, highlighting what
residents may expect regarding the survey, details ofwhich are contained in the Agenda [tem Summary that he
prepared, after which he answered questions from the Board.
ChiefKane provided an update on the new Station 25 project. as well as the status ofthe temporary Station 25.
after which he answered questions ftom the Board.
OUESI'IONS FRO}I THT] AUDIENCE
President Smith reviewed the parameters to be followed by speakers and asked if there were any questions ftom
the audience on items not on tonight's agenda; there were no such questions.
CAI,I, TO ORDT:R
vII,I,AGE PRESIDE}..1"S REPOR'T
There is no Village President's Report tonight.
PUBLIC WORKS E}IPLO}'EE OF THE YEAR
2025 C()}I\ILr-l'tl' St R\'!:l' PROCIlSS
STATION 25 PROJECT UPDA'TE
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Moved by Cesario, seconded by Johnson. to move to Execution Session to discuss: Section 2( C)( ll) ofth€
lllinois Open Meetings Act: Litigstion. ll'hetr 8n Action Agsinst. Affecting or on Behalf of the Particular
Public Body Has Been Filed and is Pending Before a Court or Admiristrative Tribunal, or When the
Public Body Finds that an Action is Probable or lmminent, in Which Case the Basis for the Finding Shall
be Recorded ard Entercd into the Nlinut€s of the Closed Meeting and Section 2(C)(5) of the lllinois Open
Meetings Act: (5) the Purchase or Less€ of Resl Propert! for the Use of the Public Body, Includitrg
Meetings H€ld for the Purpose of Discussing Whether a Particular Parcel Should be Acquired. Upon roll
call. Trustees voted as follows on l}re motion:
AYES: 6 - Johnson, Cesario, Onenheimer, Stein, Bocek, Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Session from 7:27 P.M. until 9:06 P.M.
Moved by Ottenheimer, seconded by Cesario, to adjoum rhe meeting
unanimously declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was
The meeting was adjoumed at 9:08 P.M
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APPROVED BY ME THIS AY OF March 2025
e President
EXECI:TIvE SESSION