2011-130
Resolution No. 2011 -13
Recognizing Village of Buffalo Grove
President Elliott Hartstein
WHEREAS, Mr. Elliott Hartstein has dedicated his time and talents in serving the residents of Buffalo Grove in
a variety of roles; and;
WHEREAS, during his time on the Village Board he was a leader in many forums, including the Northwest
Municipal conference where he served as President; the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus where he
served on the Executive Committee; the Illinois Municipal League where he served as Vice
President and Member of the Board of Directors, and the Lake County Municipal League where he
served as Secretary; and;
WHEREAS, during his tenure as a Village President, he proudly led major enhancements to the community,
such as:
1. Community capital expansions such as the Buffalo Grove Metra Station and second track; the
expansions of both Route 22 and Deerfield Parkway; as well as the construction and
development of the Buffalo Grove Arboretum Golf Club and banquet facility; and;
2. Quality of life improvements such as becoming smoke free, being recognized as a Gold
Award winner from the Metropolitan Clean Air Counts campaign; the creation of the Arts
Commission, the nationally recognized Invitational Fine Arts Festival, the Symphonic Band,
and the Farmers Market; and;
3. The continued financial stability of the village, keeping water rates, property tax rates and fees
lower than most comparable communities, securing a AAA bond rating and continuing to
provide top notch community services while being recognized by several national publications
as among the top communities in the nation to live and raise a family.
WHEREAS, the citizens of the Village of Buffalo Grove, the Village President and Board of Trustees, thank Mr.
Elliott Hartstein for his outstanding work and dedication to service to the Village of Buffalo Grove;
and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF LAKE AND COOK AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that:
The Village of Buffalo Grove hereby recognizes Mr. Elliott Hartstein for his dedication, leadership and many
significant contributions to local governance.
AYES: 6 — Berman, Trilling, Sussman, Trilling, Stein, Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0 — None
PASSED: May 2, 2011
APPROVED: May 2, 2011
Janet 806bian, Village Clerk