2025-10-06 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - MinutesMINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE VILLACE PRESIDENT &
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE
JEFFREY S. BRAIMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT VILLACE HALL,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE. ILLINOIS, MONDAY OCTOBER 6,2025
CALL ORDER
President Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the
Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: hesident Smith; Trustees Johnson. Richards, Cesario, Ottenheimer
and Bocek. Trustee Weidenfeld was absent.
Also present were: Dane Bragg. Village Manager; Patrick Brankin, Village Anomey; Chris Stilling, Deputy
Village Manager; Mike Skibbe. Deputy Village Manager/Director of Public Works; Tyler Grace, Assistant
Village Manager Administrative Servicesl Katie Colbach, Director ofHuman Resources; Jerilyn Alport,
Administrative Assistant; Chris Black, Finance Directori Molly Cillespie. Communications Director: Tim
Kirsininkas, Communications Coordinator; Briget Schwab. Village Engineer: GeoffTollefson. Director Golf
Operations: Police ChiefBudds; Depury Police ChiefAnderson; Fire ChiefKane; and Caitlin Wagener, Fire
Department Management Analyst.
The Committee of the Whole Meetiog consisted of staffreports and Board discussion on the listed topics, with
staffanswering questions ffom the Board on each topic.
President Smith read a Proclamation declaring October 7,2025 as Day ofRemembrance and Solidarity with
our Jewish community in recognition ofthe day the Jewish people were subjected to a brutal terrorist anack that
resulted in the murder ofover 1.200 innocent lives, the aMuction of25 I hostages into Gaza, thousands of
injuries and widespread trauma in Israel and around the world-
Mr. Kirsininkas reviewed the Parade Presentations and thanked everyone who participated in making the 2025
Buffalo Grove Days Parade a huge success. President Smith recognized all ofthe Parade volunteers, the
Orand Marshall, the emcee and thejudges who ensured the success ofthe event. Parade Judges Jeffand Jane
Berman then presented the Parade awards in six categories. as all were thanked and congratulated by the
audience and the Board.
President Smith recognized the Buffalo Grove Community Prgeent Program. and introduced Faith Becker,
Director ofthe Pageant, and noted that he had the pleasure ofattending this year's Pageant. Ms. Becker
reviewed the history and purpose ofthe program, which gives Buffalo Grove girls an opportunity to develop
their leadership and communication skills by volunteering at various eyents and initiatives throughout the
community. Each ofthe girls then introduced themselves as they were congratulated by the audience and the
Board.
FIRE DEP RTME:tT STRATE (; IC PLAN
ChiefKane briefly introduced the Fire DePartment Srategic Plan
Through a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Wagener reviewed the Plan, highlighting the process and the results,
furtheidetails of which are contained in the Agenda ltem Summary that she prepared. Ms. Wagener then
answered questions fiom the Board.
ROLL CALL
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Referring to a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Black reviewed the proposed 2025 hoperty Tax Levy, details of
which are contained in his memo ofOctober 6, 2025, to Mr. Bragg. Mr. Black then proceeded to answer
questions from the Board.
Deputy ChiefAnderson reviewed a PowerPoint presentation regarding an overview ofthe recent proliferation
of e-mobility devices that have become common in recent months. The Buffalo Grove Police Department seeks
to chart a safe and sustainable path for this situation. Deputy ChiefAnderson reviewed the different
classifications of e-mobility devices. the Illinois laws, the goals of e-mobility devices, possible regulalions, and
the staff recommendations and goals if an ordinance is enacted. Lengthy Board discussion followed, with the
consensus being that some form ofregulation is necessary and staffwill pursue this path.
PUBLIC COMMENT
President Smith reviewed the parameters to be followed by speakers and asked ifthere were any questions from
the audience on items not on tonighl's agenda.
Kevin Dryman. who lives on Pritchen Pond. stated that the reason that they bought their home was because of
lhe pond and he is asking that the VillaBe do something to rectiry the situation.
ADJOT, R}.']VI ENT
AYES: 5 Johnson. Richards. Cesario. Onenheimer, Bocek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: I - Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 P.M
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Sirabian. Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 2Od'DAY OF October 2025
illage hesident
2025 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
E.MOBILITY UPDATE
Valerie Dryman. who lives on hitchett Pond, commented on the condition ofthe pond and her beliefthat the
water is contaminated.
Moved by Cesario, seconded by Richards, to adjoum the meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: