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2025-05-05 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Agenda Packet Page 1 of 2 AGENDA BUFFALO GROVE VILLAGE BOARD Committee of the Whole: May 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM Jeffrey S. Braiman Council Chambers Fifty Raupp Blvd Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2139 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call 2. Village President's Report a. Proclamation Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month (Trustee Johnson, Molly Gillespie) b. Proclamation Recognizing National Police Week (Trustee Johnson, Brian Budds) c. Building Safety Month Proclamation (Trustee Weidenfeld, Nicole Woods) d. Public Works Week Proclamation (Trustee Stein, Mike Skibbe) e. Proclamation Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month (President Smith, Christopher Stilling) 3. Special Business a. Water Ambassador Award Presentation (Trustee Stein, Chris Krase) b. Community Branding Implementation Presentation (Trustee Johnson, Molly Gillespie) 4. Public Comment Public Comment is limited to items that are not on the regular agenda. In accordance with Section 2.02.070 of the Municipal Code, discussion on questions from the audience will be limited to 5 minutes and should be limited to concerns or comments regarding issues that are relevant to Village Board business. All members of the public addressing the Village Board shall maintain proper decorum and refrain from making disrespectful remarks or comments relating to individuals. Speakers shall use every attempt to not be repetitive of points that have been made by others. The Village Board may refer any matter of public comment to the Village Manager, Village staff or an appropriate agency for review. 5. Executive Session 6. Adjournment The Village Board will make every effort to accommodate all items on the agenda by 10:30 p.m. The Board does, however, reserve the right to defer consideration of matters to another meeting should the discussion run past 10:30 p.m. Page 1 of 15 Page 2 of 2 The Village of Buffalo Grove, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, contact the ADA Coordinator at 847-459-2500 to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Page 2 of 15 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY BUFFALO GROVE VILLAGE BOARD Committee of the Whole: May 5, 2025 AGENDA ITEM 2.a. Proclamation Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month Contacts Liaison: Trustee Johnson Staff: Molly Gillespie Staff Recommendation Staff recommends presentation. Summary A proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Strategic Alignment Guiding Principle Principle 6: Engages Our Residents Principle 7: Builds Our Community Goal Goal 3: Strengthened Buffalo Grove community identity and pride File Attachments 1. Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation 2025 Page 3 of 15 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, mental health is an essential component of overall wellness, and mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds, with about half of all Americans experiencing a diagnosable mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime according to the Department of Health and Human Services (odphp.health.gov) and one in five U.S. adults experiencing a mental illness in any given year according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (nami.org); and WHEREAS, NAMI reports that youth mental health is a growing concern, as one in six U.S. children ages 6–17 experiences a mental health disorder each year; and WHEREAS, mental health challenges among adolescents have been rising, with data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicating that 40% of U.S. high school students have reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness and 20% have seriously considered attempting suicide within the past year; and WHEREAS, older adults also face mental health challenges, with the CDC stating that approximately 4% of adults over age 70 suffer from depression, and many older individuals do not receive the mental health care they need due to stigma or misconceptions that mental health struggles are a normal part of aging; and WHEREAS, our nation’s military service members and veterans confront unique mental health challenges, with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reporting that approximately 17 U.S. veterans die by suicide every day; and WHEREAS, despite the prevalence of mental health conditions, the Department of Health and Human Services estimates that only about half of people who experience a mental illness receive treatment, due to barriers such as stigma, lack of access to care, and cost; and WHEREAS, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed nationally each May since its establishment in 1949, serving as a time to increase public awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness, educate communities about mental illnesses, celebrate the recovery of those living with mental health conditions, and encourage individuals to seek help when needed; and WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove recognizes the importance of raising awareness about mental health, supporting community efforts to improve mental well-being, and promoting access to appropriate mental health services for all residents; NOW THEREFORE, I, Eric Smith, Village President of the Village of Buffalo Grove, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Proclaimed this 5th day of May, 2025. ________________________________ Eric N. Smith Village President Page 4 of 15 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY BUFFALO GROVE VILLAGE BOARD Committee of the Whole: May 5, 2025 AGENDA ITEM 2.b. Proclamation Recognizing National Police Week Contacts Liaison: Trustee Johnson Staff: Brian Budds Staff Recommendation Staff recommends presentation. Summary Proclamation designating May 11th to May 17th, 2025 as National Police Week. Strategic Alignment Guiding Principle Principle 2: Outstanding Village Services Principle 6: Engages Our Residents Goal Goal 2: Enhanced, beautiful, safe and sustainable neighborhoods Goal 3: Strengthened Buffalo Grove community identity and pride File Attachments 1. National Police Week 2025 Page 5 of 15 Page 6 of 15 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY BUFFALO GROVE VILLAGE BOARD Committee of the Whole: May 5, 2025 AGENDA ITEM 2.c. Building Safety Month Proclamation Contacts Liaison: Trustee Weidenfeld Staff: Nicole Woods Staff Recommendation Staff recommends presentation. Summary Proclamation recognizing Building Safety Month Strategic Alignment Guiding Principle Principle 3: Plan and Invest in the Future Goal Goal 1: Maintained effective village government: fiscally responsible and providing outstanding, responsive services Goal 2: Enhanced, beautiful, safe and sustainable neighborhoods File Attachments 1. 2025 Building Safety Month Proclimation Page 7 of 15 Building Safety Month – May 2025 WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and essential role our homes, buildings and infrastructure play, both in everyday life and when disasters strike, and; WHEREAS, our confidence in the resilience of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians––building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals, laborers, plumbers and others in the construction industry––who work year-round to ensure the safe construction of buildings, and; WHEREAS, these guardians are dedicated members of the International Code Council, a nonprofit that brings together local, state, territorial, tribal and federal officials who are experts in the built environment to create and implement the highest-quality codes and standards to protect us in the buildings where we live, learn, work and play, and; WHEREAS, these modern building codes and standards include safeguards to protect the public from hazards such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquakes, and; WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public about the critical role of our communities’ largely unknown protectors of public safety––our code officials––who assure us of safe, sustainable and affordable buildings that are essential to our prosperity, and; WHEREAS, “Game On!,” the theme for Building Safety Month 2025, encourages us all to get involved and raise awareness about building safety on a personal, local and global scale, and; WHEREAS, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, people all over the world are asked to consider the commitment to improve building safety, resilience and economic investment at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal building safety and fire prevention departments, in protecting lives and property. NOW THEREFORE, I, Eric Smith, Village President of the Village of Buffalo Grove, do hereby proclaim the month of May as Building Safety Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Page 8 of 15 Accordingly, I encourage our citizens to join us as we participate in Building Safety Month activities. Proclaimed this 5th of May, 2025. ________________________________ Eric N. Smith Village President Page 9 of 15 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY BUFFALO GROVE VILLAGE BOARD Committee of the Whole: May 5, 2025 AGENDA ITEM 2.d. Public Works Week Proclamation Contacts Liaison: Trustee Stein Staff: Mike Skibbe Staff Recommendation Staff recommends presentation. Summary Proclamation for Public Works Week, May 18-24, 2025. Strategic Alignment Guiding Principle Principle 2: Outstanding Village Services Goal Goal 1: Maintained effective village government: fiscally responsible and providing outstanding, responsive services Goal 2: Enhanced, beautiful, safe and sustainable neighborhoods File Attachments 1. Proclamation - Public Works Week 2025 Page 10 of 15 Public Works Week – May 18-24, 2025 WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of Buffalo Grove and, WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and, WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in Buffalo Grove to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and, WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and, NOW THEREFORE, I, Eric Smith, Village President of the Village of Buffalo Grove, do hereby proclaim the May 18-24, 2025 as Public Works Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Accordingly, I encourage our citizens to join us as we participate in Public Works Week activities. Proclaimed this 5th of May, 2025. ________________________________ Eric N. Smith Village President Page 11 of 15 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY BUFFALO GROVE VILLAGE BOARD Committee of the Whole: May 5, 2025 AGENDA ITEM 2.e. Proclamation Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month Contacts Liaison: President Smith Staff: Christopher Stilling Staff Recommendation Staff recommends presentation. Summary Proclamation Recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month Strategic Alignment Guiding Principle Principle 6: Engages Our Residents Goal Goal 3: Strengthened Buffalo Grove community identity and pride File Attachments 1. Proclamation - Jewish American Heritage Month - May Page 12 of 15 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH - MAY 2025 WHEREAS, since their arrival on American shores as early as the 16th century, Jewish immigrants and their descendants have played a vital role in shaping the United States, contributing to the nation’s creation, growth, freedom, prosperity, and enduring strength; WHEREAS, the biblical and historical journey of the Jewish people - and the enduring values of the Jewish faith—have served as powerful sources of inspiration for the founding principles of the United States, the Civil Rights Movement, America’s leadership in advancing global freedom, and the nation’s ongoing pursuit of justice and equality; WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have made profound and lasting contributions to every aspect of American life, including the arts, sciences, business, law, education, public service, entertainment, and culinary traditions - enriching the cultural fabric of our nation and helping define what it means to be American; WHEREAS, for over four decades, Presidents of the United States have formally recognized the invaluable contributions of Jewish Americans to our country, and since 2006, the month of May has been officially designated as Jewish American Heritage Month through Presidential proclamation and bipartisan Congressional support; NOW THEREFORE, I, Eric Smith, PRESIDENT OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month. I call upon all residents to join in celebrating the remarkable history, heritage, and contributions of Jewish Americans to our city and our nation. I further encourage: •All city departments and agencies to commemorate this occasion through public announcements and the display of educational materials; •Our local schools, colleges, and universities to offer programming that highlights Jewish American heritage and its impact on our shared civic values; •Museums, libraries, and cultural institutions throughout Buffalo Grove to host exhibitions and events that honor Jewish American history and achievements. •This month to serve as a time to reflect, learn, and celebrate the resilience, creativity, and enduring contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our history. Proclaimed this 5th day of May, 2025. _________________________________ Eric N. Smith, Village President Page 13 of 15 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY BUFFALO GROVE VILLAGE BOARD Committee of the Whole: May 5, 2025 AGENDA ITEM 3.a. Water Ambassador Award Presentation Contacts Liaison: Trustee Stein Staff: Chris Krase Staff Recommendation Staff recommends presentation. Summary The Illinois Section American Water Works Association will present the Village with a 2024 Water Ambassador Award. Staff will also briefly highlight some of the award-winning aspects of our water system. Strategic Alignment Guiding Principle Principle 2: Outstanding Village Services Goal Goal 1: Maintained effective village government: fiscally responsible and providing outstanding, responsive services Goal 2: Enhanced, beautiful, safe and sustainable neighborhoods Goal 4: Vibrant and innovative community: leading edge File Attachments None Page 14 of 15 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY BUFFALO GROVE VILLAGE BOARD Committee of the Whole: May 5, 2025 AGENDA ITEM 3.b. Community Branding Implementation Presentation Contacts Liaison: Trustee Johnson Staff: Molly Gillespie Staff Recommendation Staff recommends presentation. Summary Background In January 2024, the Village Board formally adopted its community brand creative assets and key finds report. Brand implementation has been underway ever since. Staff will provide a presentation highlighting what has been completed to date and what is planned for 2025 and beyond. Strategic Alignment Guiding Principle Principle 6: Engages Our Residents Principle 7: Builds Our Community Goal Goal 3: Strengthened Buffalo Grove community identity and pride File Attachments None Page 15 of 15