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2009-05-04 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 12126 05/04/2009 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS ON MONDAY,MAY 4,2009 CALL TO ORDER President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:36 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling and Rubin. Also present were: William Brimm,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Neukirch,Deputy Village Manager;Brett Kryska,Administrative Intern; Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Rick Kuhl, Superintendent of Public Works-Operations;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Kahn,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the April 20,2009 Regular Meeting.Upon roll, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None ABSTAIN: 2—Glover,Rubin Motion declared carried. WARRANT#1120 Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1120. Moved by Glover,seconded by Rubin,to approve Warrant#1120 in the amount of$1,799,799.36,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Hartstein welcomed everyone in the audience to tonight's meeting. President Hartstein noted that he is very proud of the fine group of candidates that ran for the Village Board,and that we were very fortunate to have such a dedicated group of citizens willing to participate in our local government,and he hopes that those who did not prevail will continue to stay involved and serve the community. RESOLUTION#2009-21—CANVASS OF VOTES The Village Clerk read the proposed resolution,affirming that the April 7,2009 municipal election resulted in the following persons elected to the office of Village Trustee in the Village of Buffalo Grove: Jeffrey S.Braiman Lisa S. Stone Beverly Sussman Moved by Berman,seconded by Rubin,to pass Resolution#2009-21,affirming Canvass of Vote Returns. Upon roll ,.,,.. call,Trustees,voted as follows: 12127 05/04/2009 AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. The newly elected Trustees were congratulated by the audience and the Board. RESOLUTION#2009-19—TRUSTEE BRUCE KAHN President Hartstein read the proposed resolution recognizing Bruce Kahn for his time,interest and many significant contributions to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Resolution#2009-19,commending retiring Trustee Bruce Kahn. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. Trustee Kahn was congratulated by the audience and the Board,and was presented with parting gifts as a token of appreciation from the entire Village. RESOLUTION#2009-20—TRUSTEE BRIAN RUBIN President Hartstein read the proposed resolution recognizing Brian Rubin for his time,interest and many significant contributions to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2009-20,commending retiring Trustee Brian Rubin. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. Trustee Rubin was congratulated by the audience and the Board,and was presented with parting gifts as a token of appreciation from the entire Village. OATH OF OFFICE Judge Alfred Levinson of the Circuit Court of Cook County administered the oath of office to newly elected Trustees Jeffrey S.Braiman, Lisa S. Stone,and Beverly Sussman. All were congratulated by the audience and the Board. President Hartstein thanked Judge Levinson for honoring us by installing our new Board members. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried,and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M. rvl' Jo M. Sirabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS 18th DAY OF May ,2009 lift€e Village President ,. 12128 05/04/2009 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS ON MONDAY,MAY 4,2009 CALL TO ORDER President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:51 P.M. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Stone and Sussman. Also present were: William Brimm,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Neukirch,Deputy Village Manager;Brett Kryska,Administrative Intern; Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Rick Kuhl, Superintendent of Public Works-Operations;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Hartstein read a Proclamation designating May 17-23,2009 as Emergency Medical Services Week,in recognition that the members of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department are Partners in the Community,and encouraged the community to observe this week with appropriate programs,ceremonies and activities. President Hartstein read a Proclamation designating May 3-9,2009 as Municipal Clerk's Week,recognizing all municipal clerks and Buffalo Grove Village Clerk,Janet Sirabian, for the vital services they perform,and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. President Hartstein read from a Proclamation designating May 11-15,2009 as Bike to Work in Buffalo Grove! Week,in Buffalo Grove and encouraged residents to join in and ride their bicycles to work. President Hartstein also urged everyone to attend the Bike Rodeo sponsored by our Police Department this coming weekend,where bicycle safety will be taught and practiced,and there will be an opportunity to earn special prizes. President Hartstein welcomed our new Trustees and noted that he is excited to move forward with our new Board. There are times when campaigns becomes intense,but when the election is over,it is clear that those elected are all here for one purpose—to serve the residents of the Village of Buffalo Grove. President Hartstein noted that he is confident that everyone on the Board will pull together and work together as a team with respect for one another. TRUSTEE REPORTS Trustee Berman had comments with regard to the transition on the Village Board. Trustees Kahn and Rubin have served the community well,and have each been key contributors to making this Village an outstanding place to live, to work,and to raise a family—they will be missed and we wish them well. In addition to welcoming back Trustee Braiman,Trustee Berman welcomed Trustees Stone and Sussman,noting that they bring their heartfelt enthusiasm, fresh perspectives and unique focuses to the Board. Members of the Board can and should have differences of perspective,but what has set this Board apart and what has made this community unique and special is not the lack of differences between elected officials,but the consistently professional manner in which they have been resolved. Divergences of opinion on the Board are not personal in nature and can be handled with decorum and personal respect. Once the debate is over and the results have been tabulated,the result is accepted by all Board members,regardless of which side they advocated. Although this election cycle was difficult in some ways,the debate and the election are over,and it is now time to move forward and work together to serve our residents,to find solutions and to enhance our community. Trustee Berman welcomed Trustees Stone and Sussman to the Village Board and looks forward to working with them. 12129 05/04/2009 Trustee Berman commented on the Coffee for Cancer fundraiser hosted by the Continental Restaurant this past weekend. The Village Board and staff members served customers,and Trustee Berman thanked Pete Papagiotou for his generous support in donating the proceeds of over$400 from that fundraiser to the 2009 Buffalo Grove Relay for Life. Trustee Berman noted that this year's American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held at 7:00 P.M.on Friday, June 12,2009 at Buffalo Grove High School,and urged all residents to participate in this worthwhile event that is run by our high school students. This is an opportunity for the entire community to come together—residents can come and visit for an hour or the entire evening—they can form a team,join an existing team,or make a donation— it is a terrific event. Trustee Braiman agreed with Trustee Berman's comments regarding Trustees Kahn and Rubin,but he also wants to be sure that residents know how fortunate the Village has been to have these two gentleman working on their behalf. They both served tirelessly with distinction and dedication in order to make Buffalo Grove what it is today. Both served as Trustees previously,and continued to serve on commissions even after their tenure as Trustees ended until they were again elected to the Village Board,and Trustee Braiman noted that he wanted to add his personal thanks for their service. Trustee Stone thanked the community for supporting and voting for her,and especially to her campaign team for their energy and commitment for the meaningful and great opportunity that she has been given to serve on the Village Board,and she looks forward to getting on with the business of governing to do what is in the best interests of the residents of Buffalo Grove. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Mr.Brimm introduced Brett Kryska to give a report on the recent Community Health Fair. President Hartstein took a moment to thank Mr.Kryska for stepping up to the plate and taking on this event which was a first for our community,and it turned out to be an amazing and great event. Mr.Kryska proceeded to report on the Community Health Fair,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared,and he thanked all of the members of the staff who were so helpful in making the event a success. Mr.Kryska noted that,because of the success and encouragement received by the community,he believes the Village should continue this event on an annual basis in complement with the many other programs offered. This fair gives residents an opportunity to become aware of the information and services available from local health care providers,while requiring no cost from either the Village or the community. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not listed on the agenda;there were none. CONSENT AGENDA President Hartstein 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 of each of the items on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Trilling,seconded by Glover,to approve the Consent Agenda. RESOLUTION#2009-22-COMMONWEALTH EDISON Motion to pass Resolution#2009-22,authorizing the Village of Buffalo Grove and Commonwealth Edison to extend leases. 12130 05/04/2009 RESOLUTION#2009-23-2010 STREET MAINTENANCE Motion to pass Resolution#2009-23,Calendar 2010 Village Wide Contractual Street Maintenance Program Motor Fuel Tax Resolution. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Stone,Sussman NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2009-25-OFF-TRACK BETTING FACILITIES Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2009-25,amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,Title 17 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code concerning Inter-Track Wagering Locations (Off-Track Betting Facilities),in accordance with the draft ordinance before the Board dated 4/30/2009. Mr.Brimm summarized the proposed ordinance,which is strictly for the purpose of amending the Buffalo Grove Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,and details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared. Mr.Brimm pointed out that this matter was before the Plan Commission and underwent an extensive hearing,and was moved forward to the Village Board for discussion and consideration by a positive vote of 7-1. President Hartstein further clarified the reasons and the procedure followed when the Village Board amends an ordinance,pointing out that the proposed ordinance is a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance—it does not approve any facility or petitioner. If an OTB facility were to be proposed,it would be deemed a Special Use and the Village would then have the right to impose conditions on that Special Use. Without a Special Use,the Village would have no right to impose any conditions. Moved by Sussman, seconded by Stone,to table this issue. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion to table: AYES: 2—Stone, Sussman NAYS: 4—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling Motion defeated. Trustee Stone noted that she believes that this is the opening to passing legislation to allow gambling in the Village. Trustee Sussman stated that the Police Blotter today noted that the Board would be voting on OTB at this meeting. President Hartstein again explained the situation with regard to the text amendment. President Hartstein stated that Trustees Stone and Sussman requested that this item be postponed for two weeks. He replied that he would have to confer with the rest of the Board,as well as the petitioner. Current Board members were not in favor of deferral because there will be one Trustee absent for the May 18,2009 meeting. It was then determined that the text amendment,which is an administrative matter,would be on the May 4,2009 agenda,but that the actual proposal for an OTB would be deferred until the meeting of May 18,2009. This item was on the agenda that was prepared and distributed to Board members on Thursday evening. Trustee Stone explained that the proposed ordinance for the text amendment is the law, and passing the proposed ordinance is actually passing legislation to allow OTB in the Village. Trustee Stone stated that she has an e-mail stating that this item would be postponed until May 18,2009,and she questions the urgency to pass this tonight. 12131 05/04/2009 Mr.Brimm stated that the e-mail was written when the staff was working on a preliminary agenda,and that the final agenda is not prepared until noon on Thursday. Mr.Brimm again pointed out that it was determined that the text amendment,an administrative matter,and affirming the decisions that are required to move a concept forward and adding the requirements for negotiation in the event that an OTB proposal is brought forth,would be addressed at tonight's meeting. President Hartstein confirmed that the only item that he referred to in discussions with Mr. Brimm was the actual proposal. Mr.Brimm stated that,before deferring the proposal,it was confirmed with the assumed petitioner that a deferral would not be detrimental for them. Trustee Stone focused on the text amendment and stressed that this is the option to legalize gambling,and she believes that all communication avenues should have been used to convey this proposal to all residents,and she questions the urgency for dealing with this issue tonight. Trustee Stone believes that legalizing gambling is significant and is rarely passed in the majority of villages. Residents need to be kept informed of issues that will impact the Village where they chose to live,and that is her main objective in attempting to table this vote. Trustee Sussman stated that she had two reasons for wanting to table this issue,one was so that the community would find out more information about the legislation,and the other being to clarify what was going on with OTB. Trustee Sussman stated that she did a great deal of research on this issue because she was sure that this would be a question during the candidate forum. Trustee Sussman stated that OTB is gambling,and we are talking about gambling in the Village of Buffalo Grove. The projected income from an OTB would be somewhere between $70,000 and$100,000,and she questions whether we are willing to sell out Buffalo Grove for that amount of money. People move to Buffalo Grove for our education system,our Park District,and our award-winning Fire and Police Departments,and she questions why we would want to tarnish that for so little money to become a town known for gambling. One of the goals of the Village states that we want high quality retail, commercial and industrial businesses,and she does not consider gambling to be high quality. Trustee Sussman urged the Trustees to please think long and hard before making this decision that will have a terrible effect on the Village of Buffalo Grove and change our image and our reputation forever. In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,Mr.Raysa confirmed that this is not to approve gambling,but to impose conditions on a use that is already legal under the ordinance. Trustee Braiman commented that there was no conspiracy to withhold information or to try to change things,as the entire Board got the information at the same time. Trustee Braiman was upset with the request to defer action on this issue because it has been discussed for a long time,it has been sent to the Plan Commission,and it has been communicated to the residents. Trustee Braiman stated that he understands and respects the positions of the Trustees who are against the proposal,but he believes that it is a disservice to the Village and the developer to prolong it,and he believes action should be taken on the issue. Trustee Stone commented that this particular proposal was brought up on March 23,2009,and she believes that acting right now would be rushing it through because she does not believe that the community is aware of what is going on. Trustee Sussman stated she believes it is very unfortunate that this is the first issue that the new Board must deal with,because it appears that the division is between newly-seated Trustees and previously-seated Trustees. It just happens that Trustee Stone and Trustee Sussman are in agreement on this subject,however,they may not be in agreement on many other issues. President Hartstein again emphasized that Board members do respect each other's opinion, and that there are no factions on this Board,but that this just happens to be an issue that is controversial and emotional. Lenny Kaplan,2901 Dolton,stated that he knows where Trustees Stone and Sussman stand on the issue,but he would like to know where the rest of the Trustees stand. 12132 05/04/2009 Trustee Trilling stated that this is no different than an ordinance passed in the last few years having to do with adult entertainment. It had nothing to do with whether or not we were for or against adult entertainment in the Village, but the Board wanted to have a vehicle to control adult entertainment so that adult entertainment doesn't show up on the corner of Weiland and Deerfield Parkway. The Board passed an ordinance to allow adult entertainment in the Industrial District as a Special Use,giving the Board a great deal of control over adult entertainment if it were ever to come to the Village. Without that ordinance,adult entertainment could have gone any number of places. Kurt Maas, 1567 Rose, stated that it is obvious that there is a proposal in the Village. Gambling is a licensed activity,so this ordinance is not necessary. Mr.Kaplan believes that has been kept quiet throughout the election so that no one could be held accountable,and it should have been put on the ballot as an advisory referendum. Trustee Braiman responded to Mr. Kaplan's comments. Simona Citron, spoke as a mother of two and a Buffalo Grove resident,commented that she does not believe that the proposed revenue warrants the potential compromise of the safety and reputation as a community,and she believes the residents should have been duly notified regarding a matter of this gravity. Tracy Jacobs,2850 Roslyn Lane,stated that,if the proposed ordinance is passed,it lays the foundation to allow gambling to come in to the Village,and she does not feel comfortable with that,and she is not feeling comfortable even talking about it. Barnett Fagel,224 Stanton Court West,stated that he never thought he would see the day where gambling is a family activity in a family community. Mr.Fagel wants to keep gambling out of the Village,and he believes there is shame involved in it. Gregory Schaumburg,246 Mohawk Trail,thanked the Board for the opportunity to have an open dialog.Mr. Schaumburg commented on the businesses in the Village that have been here for many years and are a part of the community,and residents can go to these businesses for a service. Mr. Schaumburg stated that he thinks of Inter- Track Partners as an enterprise and there is not much of a give and take being proposed by them,and he does not believe that there is anything given back to the community by them,and he does not believe there is a designated need for the facility,and he would ask that the Board understand how the residents feel about this matter. There are many people outside of the immediate location on Milwaukee Avenue that are firmly against this proposal,and he asked that the ordinance be written so that gambling cannot happen in Buffalo Grove. Lisa Dunne, 1994 Sheridan Court,first offered congratulations to the newly elected Trustees,and to the entire Board for all of their hard work. Mrs.Dunne stated that she is the mother of two grade school children,and she read from an essay that her third-grader wrote about what she likes about Buffalo Grove,and Mrs.Dunne stated that off-track betting is not among those things that are attributes of Buffalo Grove. Mrs.Dunne stated that this proposal is not compatible with current business uses,it is not compatible with residential uses,and it is not compatible with leisure uses or recreation or parks,and she urges the Board not to approve the proposed ordinance. Off-track betting does have negative stigmas attached to it and that is not something that we want to bring to Buffalo Grove. Andy Stein, 17 Chevy Chase Dr.,began by wishing the Board well,and noted that off-track betting is governed by the Illinois State Racing Board. They will only approve a license conditioned upon the municipality approving the appointment. If the Village does not approve the appointment,they cannot get a license,so the proposed ordinance is not valid unless the reason is to lay the foundation to approve off-track betting. Mr. Stein noted that the Plan Commission handled the issue as if it were a proposal as to whether or not the Village should allow off-track betting. There was only one Public Hearing on this particular issue,held on April 15,2009,and he believes that there needed to be greater awareness of this issue in the community. This proposal is a fundamental change in the Village of Buffalo Grove,and he does not believe the proposed amount of revenue is worth it. 1213 a..G.. 05/04/2009 Sue Ripp, 15 E.Chevy Chase Drive,stated that she was at both Plan Commission meetings, and she understood there to be two questions at those meetings. Ms.Ripp stated that the proposed ordinance is to control an off-track betting facility if it were to be established,but she believes that it would be more fair to ask residents if they want gambling in Buffalo Grove,and she also believes that it should have been more publicized. Ms.Ripp is concerned that patrons could be sitting in the facility for several hours watching races,and they could be drinking all this time and then getting into their cars and driving throughout the Village,and she does not believe this is the type of thing that we want to have in our Village. Allan Reims,27 Chevy Chase Drive,stated that he was very surprised to get the letter about this proposal,and neither he nor his neighbors were aware of the proposal,and he finds it to be amazing that something this important to a community was ignored in the recent election. Several realtors have confirmed to him that this would be a negative economic impact on his home. Mark Levin,914 Hobson Drive,stated that the Village has been aware of this,and he has never seen nor heard anything about this proposal,so he does not agree that residents are aware of the proposal. Mr.Levin stated that the Village does not need gambling,and he hopes the proposed ordinance is to stop gambling,and this does not need to be brought into our community. Why would a community that prides itself on DUI arrests now bring gambling into the community when it will undoubtedly also increase the number of DUI arrests? Susan Glazer,302 Chateau Drive,thanked the Board for their time and investment to try to raise more revenue for the Village,but she would ask that they look to other sources for this revenue,and asked that the Board vote against this text amendment as she believes there must be a better way to bring revenue into the Village. Steve Lafar,2038 Jordan Terrace,stated that the proposal is a precursor to allowing gambling,and there is no reason to introduce this,and he believes the Board should vote against the proposed ordinance. Among other things,the proposal is a reputation risk,a financial risk and a safety risk. Bob Browning, 18 Linden Avenue,stated that he has attended Plan Commission meetings,and he believes this amendment looks like a Trojan Horse,and that gambling has been kept out of the Village for over 50 years and he believes this is just an in to bring gambling in for the few people that want it. Mr. Browning also said that no one knew about this proposal,and that the room will be filled with opposition when the proposal for the OTB is before the Board. There is nothing about OTB that enhances the image of Buffalo Grove. Ellen Kadrof,2937 Bayberry Drive,does not think that there is any way to keep a secret in Buffalo Grove,and the fact that the Board was able to keep this proposal a secret is amazing. Mrs.Kadrof believes that there are surely ways to raise more than$100,000 per year in revenue just with our residents,rather than to ruin the community that she loves for her children to live in. Trustee Stone stated that she believes the reason the proposed ordinance is on tonight's agenda is so that the Village can benefit from the third leg of the Triple Crown,and also because Trustee Berman will be absent on May 18,2009, and this issue requires a majority vote of the corporate authorities. Since there is not one person in attendance in favor of the proposal, she does not understand why it cannot be tabled. Trustee Sussman stated that she attended the Plan Commission meetings,and she does not understand why speakers not living in Buffalo Grove were allowed to give testimony. Trustee Berman stated,on March 6,2009,staff met with Inter-Track Partners, and on the very same day, Charles Berman of the Countryside published an article entitled Buffalo Grove Considers Off-Track Betting,and to suggest that this was not covered and was hidden from the public is simply not accurate. On March 9, 2009,Trustee Berman received a very well-written e-mail from Mr. Schaumburg, so he was aware of the proposal. This is not something that has been hidden from view and has suddenly come out of the woodwork,and the fact is that it has been covered in the press,and has been a matter of public record,and has been a matter of Public Hearing. Trustee Berman thanked everyone who came out tonight and assured them that their voices are heard;his observation from all the people that he has spoken with throughout the community is that residents are largely indifferent to the proposal. 1213R lo 05/04/2009 Trustee Berman commented on a newspaper article today recounting the author's experience this past Saturday as he watched the Kentucky Derby at an OTB in Chicago,along with Cubs manager, Lou Pinella. This OTB is a respectable restaurant similar to a Bennigan's or Houlihan's, and the crowd in attendance would have been indistinguishable. There are many race tracks and OTB's in the state of Illinois,and horse racing benefits Illinois by creating revenue and jobs for the state. Legalized gambling is as common as corner convenience stores where millions are wagered every week on the Illinois State Lottery. The OTB's that Trustee Berman has visited are largely unobtrusive and more suggestive of a sports bar than a den of iniquity. The betting facilities themselves are inconspicuous and largely resemble a lotto machine. Trustee Berman stated that he offers this perspective to those who may not have had an opportunity to visit one of these facilities. Trustee Berman again reviewed that tonight's vote is strictly on the text amendment. The question of whether or not the specific proposed OTB will be granted zoning approval to operate at Adam's Ribs will not be decided tonight,as that question has been deferred. There are several issues related to site management and use impact that must be addressed adequately,chiefly parking and special event management. Final approval of the specific OTB is not to be assumed and is not assured. Trustee Stone listed the vehicles of communications that could have been used by the Village to communicate to the residents,but the Board chose not to use them. If the Village did not want the OTB,then there would be no need for the text amendment. The possible OTB venue is one that was recently cited for serving alcohol to minors. If this is not tabled tonight,the Board is basically saying to the community that they do not care what the community thinks. There is not one resident present tonight who is in favor of this proposal. Trustee Sussman stated that she is not against betting on horses,but she is against gambling in the Village of Buffalo Grove,and she thinks it is disgraceful that the Village is willing to sell itself for$70,000. Trustee Trilling stated that,in all the sixteen years that he has served this Village,the way that we are going about this is not consistent with the way that he would like to see Village government to operate. Every comment that is made is appreciated. Every person serving on the Board is serving the residents of Buffalo Grove in the best way they know possible,and he thinks that is getting lost in the translation. What has happened tonight is unfortunate in the way that it was carried out. The communication to residents that has been carried out on this issue is no different than any other communication to residents that the Village has conducted in the past regarding any other issue. Everything has been published in some fashion. There is nothing that was done here that was done in an underhanded method. Everyone on the Board had the best intentions of keeping everyone informed. Trustee Hartstein again pointed out the Board members need to respect the opinions of others. Trustee Glover stated that she is offended by the insinuation that there was an attempt to keep this proposal under wraps. Board meetings are broadcast on Channel 6 twice per day,seven days per week. Minutes and agenda are posted on the website. The Board is very happy to have residents attend Board meetings. Residents stop her throughout the Village and tell her that they watch the meetings. It is absolutely not true that the Board was trying to hide anything from anybody—this Board does not do that. Trustee Glover believes that she is being accused of something that she has not done,and takes exception to that, as do other Board members. Trustee Glover urged residents to take advantage of all of the avenues of communication that are available throughout the Village.The Village Board represents the entire Village of Buffalo Grove. Trustee Braiman stated that he is also offended at the inference of any impropriety,and he believes that is irresponsible. The Village Board has consistently communicated with residents in as full a manner as possible. In general,Trustee Braiman does not have a problem with the OTB,but he does respect the opinions of those that are opposed to the proposal. If the proposed ordinance does pass tonight,that does not necessarily mean that the OTB is automatic.The Board will closely review the proposal. Everything that is done by this Board is done for the betterment of the community. Trustee Stone again stated that she does not believe the Village used all the available vehicles to inform residents of this proposal,and she finds it outrageous that these vehicles were not used on a matter that is a major issue. Trustee Stone stated that she believes the community wants change, and she believes that it is a good thing that no one has seen a meeting run like this before, and she thinks that the Board should hear the community and vote against this text amendment. 121S)...4- 05/04/2009 Herman Hefler,941 Dunham,thanked Mr.Trilling,Mr.Brimm,President Hartstein,Ms. Sirabian,Mr.Berman,Ms. Glover,Mr.Braiman and Mr. Raysa for making the best decisions that they could over these many years. Mr. Hefler served this Village for many years,and stated that it is not easy to serve as a Trustee.. This Village has been run by some very nice people over the years,and they have given their best for very little thanks. Mr.Hefler is very disturbed by the behavior exhibited here tonight. Nancy Finkle,69 Westridge,stated that she does not understand why the Board is not responding to the opinions of the residents in the audience tonight,and she does not understand why it has to be voted on tonight. A resident urged the Board to consider the effect that an addiction such as gambling or alcoholism has on a family. Mr. Stein commented that some of the confusion could have come from the Notice of Public Hearing for the Plan Commission where the petitioner is listed as the off-track betting location. President Hartstein stated that we can always do better in terms of communication,but he believes we do a very good job of keeping people informed. Craig Friedman, 10 Marquette,basically across the street from Adam's Rib,stated that he would suggest that the Village might have underestimated a little bit how passionate some of the residents are,and he suggested that the next time there is a controversial issue,the Village go over and above standard so that people do not feel like they are hearing about it in a second-hand manner,even if it is being putting it out there. Mr.Friedman works in communication,and he realizes that it is not easy task to accomplish. In answer to a question from Mr.Friedman,President Hartstein stated that,if the proposed ordinance does not pass, he does not believe that the Board would even consider this type of proposal unless they had the tools under a Special Use to ensure the proper conditions. Mr.Friedman stated that he would prefer that the Board would vote against the OTB,but he appreciates that the Board has responsibility for the entire Village,and he would ask that they consider the impact it will have on the surrounding residences. Mr.Friedman trusts that the Board will do the best that it can for the entire community,and he truly does not believe that the Board was trying to do anything malicious in trying to keep this proposal a secret. Mr.Friedman stated that he fails to see how OTB would improve the quality of life for the surrounding community. Meredith Johnson, 16 Marquette Place,stated that he appreciates all that has been said,he appreciates the Trustees' service to the community and is proud to be a resident. Mr. Johnson believes that the communication can be improved. Trustee Sussman stated that this vote tonight will make it possible for off-track betting to be voted in at Adam's Rib in the next two weeks. Trustee Braiman noted that communication is a two-way street. The Village can only do so much,and residents have to reach out and view the places where the Village does communicate. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to call the question. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,President.Hartstein NAYS: 2—Stone,Sussman Motion declared carried. 1213.2.d 05/04/2009 President Hartstein sincerely thanked everyone who attended tonight and stated that their input was very valuable, and it is important that the Board heard what they had to say. President Hartstein stated that he loves this community,and there are a lot of great people here. The members of the Board are here because they want to serve the entire community. The number of people that turned out to vote on April 7,2009 was atrocious,and he urged people to become involved and participate in our government. Residents can call or e-mail any member of the Board at any time,and he urged them to do so when they have comments,and he again thanked all those who participated tonight. GOLF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to award bid for Golf Maintenance Equipment to Vermeer Midwest Inc. for a Model ASV PT-50 all surface Track Loader in an amount not to exceed$29,262. Mr.Brimm confirmed to Trustee Braiman that there is enough reserve balance to cover this,and this equipment is not the lowest bid,but the bid that the staff believes is most appropriate given the needs of the golf course. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,-Trilling, Stone, Sussman NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to award bid for two TORO Model 3150 greens mowers in a total amount not to exceed$43,496. Mr.Brimm stated that this was not the lowest bid,but there is extensive TORO equipment in the fleet so no attachments are needed,and staff knows how the equipment operates and it is appropriate for the use, and there are also more than sufficient funds in the reserves. AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Stone, Sussman NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. VILLAGE HALL ANTENNA TOWER Moved by Berman, seconded by Glover,to authorize bid for Village Hall Antenna Tower, in accordance with the memorandum and the attachment which lists the items of Notice to Bidders. Mr.Brimm reviewed this proposal. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Sussman NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 -Stone Motion declared carried. WIRELESS NETWORK Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Giddens. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Trilling,to authorize bid waiver and request proposals for Wireless Network. In answer to a question from Trustee Trilling,Mr.Brimm and Mr.Giddens reviewed the involvement of the other entities that will be partners in this venture. 12133 05/04/2009 Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling, Stone, Sussman NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT President Hartstein again stated that the entire Board is here for the purpose of serving the residents of Buffalo Grove,but we all have to respect one another, and we should look forward,and he would hope that everyone on the Board will put this meeting behind us and work together in a positive way for the betterment of the residents of Buffalo Grove. Moved by Sussman,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried,and the meeting was adjourned at 11:12 P.M. et M. Sirabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS 18th DAY OF May ,2009 -4WA01 -//001.14 Village President