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2026-01-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes138t5 0l i 05,'2026 MINUTES OF THE RECULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT & BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLACE OF BUFFALO CROVE HELD IN THE JEFFREY S. BRAIMAN COUNClL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD. BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS MONDAY, JANUARY 5. 2026 CALL TO ORDER President Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance tothe Flag. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President Smith: Trustees Richards. Cesario. Bocek and Weidenfeld Trustees Johnson and Ottenheimer were absent. Also present were: Dane Bragg, Village Manager: Patrick Brankin. Village Attorneyl Chris Stilling. Deputy Village Manager: Mike Skibbe, Deputy Village Manager/Director of Public Works: Tyler Grace. Assistant Village Manager/Administrative Servicesl Katie Golbach. Director of Human Resourcesl Chris Black. Director ofFinance:: Nicole Woods. Director of CommuniU* Development: Briget Schwab. Village Engineer: Chris Krase. Depury Public Works Director: Tom Wisniewski, Facilities Managerl Molly Gillespie. Director of Communications; Fire ChiefKane: Police ChiefBudds; Deput) Police ChiefAnderson: and Depury Police Chief Spolar. Moved by Cesario. seconded bv Richards. to approve rhe minutes ofthe December l. 2025. Regular Meeting. Upon roll call. Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 Richards. Cesario. Bocek. Weidenfeld NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Johnson. Onenheimer Motion declared canied. Moved by Richards. seconded by Cesario. to approye the minut€s ofthe December 9. 2025. Special Meeting Upon roll call, Truslees voted as follows: AYES: 4 - Richards. Cesario. Bocek. Weidenfeld NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 Johnson. Onenheimer Motion declared canied. WARRA #1389 Mr. Black read Warant # 1389. first explaining why this warrant is so much higher than normal. Moved by Cesario. seconded by Richards. to approve Warrant # l3E9 in the amount of S 13,252,835.49 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call. Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 Richards, Cesario. Bocek, Weidenfeld NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 Johnson, Ottenheimer Motion declared carried. vILLA(;E PRESIDE\T'S T] PORT hesident Smith wished each ofour residents a very healthy and Happy New Year and noted that he is looking forward to great things happening in Buffalo Grove in 2026. APPROVAL OF MINLITES r38 r6 01t05/2026 Buffalo Grove Rotary President Juliet Ziak. briefly reviewed the Bill Rcid Award. noting that each year the award goes to a resident in our community that embodies the spirit of Buffalo Grove and strives every day to make it a bener place to live for all ofus. This year's recipient is Carolyn Lewis. Ms. Lewis is a Social Worker at Aptakisic Junior High School. an actiye member ofthe BC Singers. and serves as Secretary ofthe Vemon Township Mental Health Board. She was chosen for her selfless efforts to support others in her community by running after-school programs. collecting and distributing items for those displaced by the war in Ukraine, and her ongoing support ofthe Buffalo Crove Rotary annual Holiday Food Box program. Ms. Lewis thanked everyone for this honor and stated that she loves living in Buffalo Grove and loves working in Buffalo Crove: she stated that being in the spollight for something is not really her thing. but it is very appreciated Chief Budds introduced the Buffalo Grove Police Department's newest Sergeenl Michael Crrlson and presented a briefreview ofSergeant Carlson's background and accomplishments. Fire & Police Commission Chair McKee proceeded to administer the Oath of Office to Sergeant Carlson after which his wife. Stephanie. pinned on his badge as he was congratulated by the audience and the Board. Sergeant Carlson introduced his family and thanked them and his command staffand fellow oflcers for their support and noted that he couldn't work with a better team. Anne Rasmussen, Executive Director ofthe Vemon Area Public Library Disrict, speaking on behalf of herself and Brian Shepard, Executive Director ofthe lndian Trails Public Library District, presented a review ofthe 2026 Reading Programs that are being offered to residents in the coming year. Ms. Rasmussen noted that the libraries serve approximately I 10.000 residents within the districts as she further expanded on the services provided to our residents. President Smith explained the Consent Agenda. stating that any member of the 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. K-9 \'ehicle - Po lice D€Dartment Motion to waive bids and negotiate for the purchase ofa replacement K-9 vehicle for the Police Department Ordinan ce No. 202G1 - M rlest Porer Indust rr lnc. Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2026- l authorizing a Contract with Midwest Power lndustry lnc., for Generator Maintenance & as-needed repairs. Ordinance No.2026-2 - Park ins Reslrictions - Bernard Dr ttc Motion to pass Ordinance No.2026'2 amending Parking Restrictions to Bemard Drive Ord ina nce \o.20 - Borde au\ Natura I Area Motion to pass ordinance No. 2026-3 approving Amendment I ofthe lntergovemmental Agreement with the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission to receive funding for Bordeaux Natural Area' VI LI-AG I: IIA\AC ER'S REPoRT TR(ISTEE REPOR'TS There were no Trustee reports tonight. CONSENT ACENDA 138 t7 0 r/05/2026 Ordinance No,202G{ - Veterinarv Emergencv Crouo Motion to pass Ordinance No.2026-4 approving an Amendment to the Planned Development with variations for an updated Sign Package for Veterinary Emergency Group at 4l McHenry Road. Motion to pass Resolution No.2026-l approving the 2026 Pav Ranges for the Village ofBuffalo Grove employees. Ordinancc \o.20 G5 - AECOM Technical Serrices. lnc. Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2026-5 authorizing the Village to execute a Contract with AECOM Technical Services. Inc., to update the Village's Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan. Moved by Richards. seconded by Cesario, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call. Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 Richards. Cesario. Bocek. Weidenfeld NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Johnson. Onenheimer Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2026.6 _ CHASE PLAZA Moved by Richards, seconded by Cesario. to pass Ordinance No. 2026-6 approving an amendment to the Planned Unit Development and heliminary Plan and approval ofa Sign Package with variations for Chase Plaza at I160 Lake Cook Road as detailed in materials contained in Board packets. Ms. Woods introduced the proposed ordinance and the request offte developer. details of which are contained in the memo that she and Ms. Purvis sent to Mr. Bragg dated January 5.2026. Louis Schriber. Shorewood Developmeni Group. referred to a PowerPoint presentation with a briefbackground of their firm as well as an overview ofthe project. after which he responded to comments and questions from the Board. Upon roll call. Trustees voted as follous AYES: 4 - Richards. Cesario. Bocek. Weidenfeld NAYS: 0 None ABSENT: 2 Johnson. Otlenheimer Motion declared carried. Moved by Cesario. seconded by Bocek. to approve Ordinance No. 2026-7 authorizing the purchase of four (4) Police Department vehicles and two (2) Public Works Department vehicles fiom Currie Motors in an amount not to exceed $307. 176.00. subject to final review and approval by the Village Attomey Mr. Krase reviewed the proposed ordinance. details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg dated December 9.2025. after which he answered questions from the Board. Upon roll call. Trustees voted as follows 4 Richards. Cesario. Bocek. Weidenfeld 0 None AYES: NAYS: Resolut!ql.\ql026 l - 2026 fur 84r'.CS! ORDI\ANCE NO.2026-7 - VEHICLE PURCHASES l3E l8 ot/05t2026 ABSENT: 2 - Johnson. Onenheimer Motion declared canied. ORDINANCE NO. 2026.8 _ CIO RBA (;ROUP Moved by Cesario. seconded by Richards. to pass Ordinance No. 2026-E authorizing the Village Manager to execute a contract with Ciorba Group, Inc. for a price not to exceed $293.490.63 for Sanitary Sewer Systems Annual Documentation and Compliance. subject to final review and approval by the Village Attorney. Mr. Krase reviewed the proposed ordinance. details ofwhich are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg dated December 17. 2025. after which he answered questions from the Board. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows AYES: 4 - Richards- Cesario. Bocek. Weidenfeld NAYS: 0 None ABSENT: 2 - Johnson. Onenheimer Motion declared canied. Moved by Cesario, seconded by Richards, to pass Ordinance No. 2026-9 authorizing the execution ofa contract with Bolder Contractors. LLC for the Northem Old Lake County Streets and Water Improvements Project. pending final review and approval b1'the Village Attorney. Ms. Schwab reviewed the propord ordinance. details of which are contained in the Agenda ltem Summary that she prepared. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows AYES; 4 Richards. Cesario. Bocek. Weidenfeld NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 Johnson. Ottenheimer Motion declared canied. President Smith reviewed the parameters to be followed by speakers and asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not on tonight's agenda: there were no such questions. Moved by Bocek. seconded by Cesario. to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call. Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 Richards. Cesario. Bocek. Weidenfeld NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 Johnson. Onenheimer Motion declared canied. The meeting *as adjoumed at 7:50 P.M ORDI\A\T'E \O. 2026.9. B()LDf R CO){TRACTORS PTiBLIC CO}IMENT ,\D.IOT RNMENT I :- ?\-*\\ s..".tj.4.^r- -lFr{. Si^r'*. v i I tage C terk APPROVED BY ME THIS 2O'h DAY OF January 2026 la ge President 13819 0t t05t2026