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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINC OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT & BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLACE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE JEFFREY S. BRAIMAN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS. 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD. BUFFALO CROVE. ILLINOIS
MONDAY. MAY 19, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
President Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Smith: Trustees Johnson, Onenheimer. Stein. and Bocek
Trustees Cesario and Weidenfeld were absent.
Also present were: Dane Bragg. Village Manager; Patrick Brankin. Village Attomey: Chris Stilling. Deputy
Village Manager: Mike Skibbe, Deputy Village Manager/Director of Public Works: Tyler Grace, Assistant
Village ManagerlAdministrative Services: Jim Wamstedt. Depury- Director of Public Works; Kyle Johnson,
Deputy Public Works Director/Village Engineer: Tom Wisniewski. Buyer: Christine Berman. Deputy Director
of Financel Nicole Woods, Director of Community D€yelopment; Molly Gillespie. Communications Director;
Tim Kirsininkas, Communications Coordinator: Samina Shaikh. Deputy Village Clerk: Geoff Tollefson.
Director of GolfOperations: Fire Chief Kane: and Police Chief Budds.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Onenheimer, seconded by Johnson. to approve the minutes of the April 2 l. 2025. Regular Meeting
Upon roll call, Trustees yoted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Johnson. Ottenheimer. Bocek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 Cesario, Weidenfeld
ABSTAIN: I - Stein
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Stein. seconded by Ottenheimer. to approve the minutes ofthe May 5.2025. Committee ofthe Whole
Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 Johnson. Ottenheimer. Stein. Bocek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 Cesario. Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
Ms. Berman read Warrant # l38l . Moved by Bocek. seconded by Johnson. to approve Warrant # l38l in the
amount of $7.1 75,268. l0 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call. Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 Johnson. Ottenheimer. Stein, Bocek
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 2 - Cesario. Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
president Smith commented on several community events that he attended over the weekend summarizing as
follows:
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. An eyent to benefit Special Olympics
o An event building positive relationships between our Police and our youth
o An incredibly meaningful event for our disability community
. An event recognizing the impact ofour teachers
President Smith noted that smart. with he8rt. is notjust a tag line or a motto. but it is who we are as a
community and why he appreciates living in Buffalo Grove and why he is honored to be the Village President of
this great community. President Smith thanked our Departments. our Commissions. our communiry parmers and
everyone involved in making these important events possible.
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Ottenheimer, to pass Resolution No. 2025- 15. accepting the Canvass ofVotes
ofthe April 1.2025. Consolidated Election as it relates to the office of Village Trustee. Upon roll call, Trustees
Yoted as follows:
AYES: 4 Johnson. Ottenheimer. Stein. Bocek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 Cesario. Weidenfeld
Motion declared canied.
oAl'H oF oFFIC'E
Charles Johnson, Associate Judge. Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Coun ofLake Count). Illinois (Ret.) noted that he
is honored to be in attendance this evening and wished those taking office a successful term in serving their
constituents. Judge Johnson then administered the Oath of OfIice to Village Trustee Bocek. Trustee Johnson.
Trustee Richards and Trustee Onenheimer.
Roll call indicated the following Board members present: President Smith, Trustees Johnson. Richards.
Onenheimer. and Bocek. Trustees Cesario and Weidenfeld were absent.
President Smith read a Proclamation recognizing Andrew Stein's 2l years ofe\ceptional service. dedication and
commitment to the Village of Buffalo Grove. presenting the Proclamation to Andrew Stein as he was
congratulated by the audience and the Board.
Trustee Stein stated that he is honored and humbled by this recognition: he thanked his family and our residents
for their supportl he is blessed to have been part ofmany'accomplishments and events in Buffalo Grove and to
have met so many wonderful people. Trustee Stein thanked everyone. especially his wife, Rochelle. for allowing
him to have served the Village of Buffalo Grove.
President Smith noted that a President Pro Tem needs to be chosen. Typically. the Trustee with the longest
tenure as Trustee is designated to be ftesident Pro Tem. Trustee Ottenheimer will be the next President Pro Tem
ofthe Village of Buffalo Grove.
Moved by Johnson. seconded by Richards, to ratiry the designation ofTrustee Oftenheimer as Village President
Pro Tem. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Johnson- Richards. Onenheimer. Bocek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2-Cesario-Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
VI LLAC E BOARD PORTFOLIOS
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PRESI DENT PRO TEM
Moved by Onenheimer. seconded by Johnson. to accept the 2025-2026 Village Board Portfolios
Trustees voted as follows:
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Upon roll call,
AYES: 4 Johnson. Richards, Onenheimer, Bocek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Cesario. Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
President Smith thanked everyone who serves our communiry by being a Board. Committee or Commission
member, and asked those in the audience to stand and be recognized as they were thanked and congratulated by
the audience and the Board.
Moved by Johnson. seconded by Onenheimer. to accept the 2025-2026 Board. Commission & Committee
appointment list as outlined in Board packets. Upon roll call. Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 Johnson. Richards. Ottenheimer. Bocek
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 2 Cesario, Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE MANACER'S REPORT
Chief Kane reviewed an incident earlier this year when bystanders. Northwest Central Dispatch and members of
the Wheeling and Buffalo Crove Fire Departments worked cooperatively to sav€ the life ofan unresponsive Sara
Franklin. ChiefKane noted that this success story is the result ofquick action of bystanders. emergency
dispatchers and first responders and underscores the importance ofgetting involved in your community and
being willing to help one another. First to help were Ruth Bufford and Jennifer Emmons of Michigan. Annalisa
Cangelosi of NWCD provided detailed instructions to them. First responders were Buffalo Grove Battalion
Chief Roben Herrmann, Lieutenant Robert Beckman. Lieutenant Nicholas fro. FF/PM Andrew Wojcik, Gary
Steadman. Charles Kolder and David Zabilka. and Wheeling FF/PM Jorge Gonzalez and Manhew Nagel. Each
ofthese heroes was presented with a Gold Lifesaver Award. Ms. Franklin. an employee for the National Safety
Council. stated that she cannot thank all ofthese people enough and will share her story as an ambassador for the
council. All were thanked by the audience and the Board.
There are no Trustee repons tonight
CONSENT AGENDA
President Smith explained the Consent Agenda, stating that any member ofthe 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 ofeach ofthe items on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinance No.2025-62 - M edical Eouioment Sen'ices
Motion to approve a Proclamation recognizing National EMS Week
Ordinance No.202$63 - Fiscal Year 202{
BoARD, COMMISSIoN & CoMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
TRL STEE REPORTS
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2025-62 authorizing execution of a three-year agreement with Srrl*ker for medical
equipment services.
Proclamation - National EMS Week
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Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2025-63 amending the Fiscal Year 2024 for the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2025-64 approving an amendment to Sp€cial Use for the expansion ofa private
golfinshuction facility at I610-I6I2 Barclay Boulevard.
Ordinance No.202165 2l N. Buffalo Crove Road
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2025-65 approving a Special Use for a Supermarket Food Store, Malabar Express
at 2l N. Buffalo Crove Road.
Resolution No. 2025-16 - lntersovernmental Aqreement
Motion to pass Resolution No. 2025- l6 ratirying an lntergovemmental Agreement with the Northeastem Illinois
Regional Crime Laboratorl for forensic services.
Resolution No.2025-17 - Closed Session Minutes
Motion lo pass Resolution No. 2025- l 7 relating to the semi-annual review of closed session minutes and
approval of closed session minutes.
C)rdinancr \o. 1025-66 - Intrcpid
Motion to pass Ordinance No.2025-66 approving a Right-of-Way Access Agreement with BIF Mntrepid
OpCo LLC.
Proclamation - National Pollinators Month
Motion to approve a Proclamation Recognizing National Pollinators Month.
Resolution No. 2025-18 - Bi son Crossins DeveloDment.
Motion to pass Resolution No. 2025- l8 to rati! an Amendment to the existing Driveway Access Agreement
betueen the Village of Buffalo Grove. the Buffalo Grove Park Disrict and SDG Dundee Road LLC as part of
the Bison Crossing Development.
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Onenheimer, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 Johnson. Richards. Onenheimer. Bocek
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 2 -Cesario. Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2 025-6 7 - AECOM
Moved by Richards, seconded by Johnson. to pass Ordinance No. 2025-67 approving a Professional Service
Agreement for engineering services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for water model engineering
services.
Mr. Johnson reviewed the proposed ordinance. details of which are contained in the Agenda ltem Summary that
he prepared.
Upon roll call. Trustees Yoted as follows:
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AYES: 4 - Johnson. Richards. Onenheimer. Bocek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 Cesario. Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Richards. seconded by Johnson. to pass Ordinance No. 2025-6E allowing the Village Manager to
execute an agreement with Fredrick Quinn Construction to award trade packages for the construction of Fire
Station 25. as outlined in the FQC award lener dated May 13. 2025. subject to the review and approval ofthe
Village Attorney.
Mr. Bragg took a moment to commend and thank the Board. staffand everyone involved in bringing this project
to fiuition.
ChiefKane reviewed the proposed ordinance. details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg dated
May 19. 2025
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows
AYES: 4 - Johnson, Richards, Onenheimer, Bocek
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 2 Cesario. Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
HICHBURY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Moved by Ottenheimer. seconded by Johnson. to refer the proposal for Highbury Residential Development at
301 and 20311 Weiland Road to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Ms. Woods reviewed the proposal. details of which are contained in the memo that she and Mr. Binder sent to
Mr. Bragg dated May 19.2025.
Margaret Gienko, atlomey for the developer. provided an introduction to M I Homes. after which she refened to
a PowerPoint presentation illustmting a concept plan ofthe propeq': she then answered questions flom the
Board.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows
AYES: 4 Johnson. Richards. Onenheimer. Bocek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 Cesario. Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
ToW:.iHOIIE DEvELOPMENT
Moved by Ottenheimer, seconded by Johnson. to refer the proposal for a Townhome Development at 16606
16704 lL Route 22.23008-230?5 Main Street and 23023 Firsr Street (Fiore Property) to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review.
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Ms. Woods reviewed the proposal, details of which are contained in the memo that she and Ms. Purvis sent to
Mr. Bragg dated May 19, 2025.
Eric Friedman, pulte Homes. provided a background of Pulte Homes. after which he referred to a Po\r'erPoint
presentation illustrating a con;ept plan ofthe property: he then resPonded to comments and questions fiom the
Board.
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Upon roll call. Trustees voted as follows
AYES: 4 - Johnson. Richards. Ottenheimer, Bocek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Cesario. Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
PU BLIC COMMENT
President Smith reviewed the parameters to be followed by speakers and asked i[there were any questions from
the audience on items not on tonight's agenda.
A resident living in a home adjacent to the Arboretum Golf Course commented on the number ofgolfballs that
are hit on to her property. which have caused damage to her home and pose potential physical harm to her
family. noting that they are hesilant to grill or enjoy their yard: she is urging the Board to hire a golfcourse
architect to consult to see what can be done to mitigate this situation.
A resident living near the car wash on Milwaukee Avenue asked that the Board do something about the loud
and incessant noise coming fi'om that car wash and the vacuums on the property. Ms. Woods met with her to try
to find a solution to the issue.
Moved by Johnson. seconded by Ottenheimer. to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call. Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Johnson. Richards. Ottenheimer. Bocek
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 2 Cesario. Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P.M
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APPROVED BY ME THIS l6't' DAY OF June 2025
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