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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL 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, TUESDAY DECEMBER 9,2025
President Smith called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the
Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President Smith; Trustees Johnson. Richards. Cesario, Ottenheimer.
Bocek. and Weidenfeld.
Also present were: Dane Bragg. Village Manager; Patrick Brankin. Village Anomey: Chris Stilling, Depufy
Village Manager; Mike Skibbe. Depury Village Manager/Director of Public Works: Tyler Grace, Assistant
Village Manager/Administrative Services: Katie Colbach, Director of Human Resources; Chris Black, Director
ofFinancel Nicole Woods, Director of Community Development: Briget Schwab. Village Engineer: Tom
Wisniewski, Facilities Manager: Molly Gillespie. Director of Communications; Timothy Kirsininkas.
Communications Coordinator: and Fire Chief Kane-
Moved by Cesario, seconded by Johnson, to pass Ordinance No. 2025-148 authorizing the Village President to
execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with BG I 100 LLC for the properry located at I 100 W. Lake Cook
Road.
Mr. Stilling reviewed the proposed ordinance. details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg daled
December 5. 2025.
Truslee Weidenfeld reviewed the various reasons as to why he believes that this is not in the best interests ofthe
residents ofBuffalo Grove and why he is in opposition to the purchase ofthis property.
Trustee Cesario noted that the Village has investigated numerous properties. and he belieyes that this option is
the best financial solution for our taxpayers.
Trustee Bocek noted that she has numerous financial concerns and she is not convinced that this is the right site
for the Village to purchase.
Trustee Ottenheimer stated that the Board takes the proposed purchase very seriously and confirmed that the
Village Board will not make any decisions that will be detrimental to our residents. but he believes that this
proposal is the best option to address the issues that exist with the cunent Village Hall and Police Depanment
structures.
CALL To ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Smith noted that former Village President Beverly Sussman passed away over the weekend and
asked for a moment of silence to remember her dedication and service to the residents of Buffalo Grove and. on
behalfofthe Village ofBuffalo Crove. expressed sincere condolences to her fiiends and family.
oRDINANCT NO. 2025.I{8 _ I IOO W. LAKE COOK ROAD
Trustee Johnson stated that the Village has been looking al options to address the deficiencies that exist in the
current buildings for over a decade and she believes this proposal is the most financially prudent option. This
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proposal does not obligate the Village to buy the building. lt simply allows the village to evaluate the property
to make sure it is a viable solution. The Village Board will not commit to anything that is not favorable to our
taxpayers but is looking to provide safe and secure facilities at a cost that would provide the space and
amenities that are necessary. at a cost significantly less than constructing new buildings.
President Smith asked ifthere were any funher questions fiom the Board or anyone in the audience; there were
none
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows
AYES: 4 Johnson. Richards. Cesario. OttenheimerNAYS: 2 Bocek- Weidenfeld
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Cesario. seconded by Johnson. to pass Ordinance No. 2025- 149 authorizing the Village Manager to
execute Contracts for Consulting Services related to the Property Acquisition at I 100 W. Lake Cook Road.
Mr. Stilling reviewed the proposed ordinance summarizing the due-diligence process. after \,vhich he answered
questions from the Board.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
President Smith reviewed the parameters to be followed by speakers and asked ifthere were any questions from
the audience on items not on tonight's agenda: there were no such queslions.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Ottenheimer, seconded by Cesario, to adjoum the meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Johnson. Richards. Cesario, Ottenheimer. Bocek, Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0 None
Motion declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 P.M
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5,hAPPROVED BY ME THIS
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DAY OF January- 1026
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AYES: 6 Johnson, Richards, Cesario, Ottenheimer. Bocek, Weidenfeld
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT