2007-10-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11927
10/15/2007
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,
OCTOBER 15,2007
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Tiger Den Cub Scout Pack 36 led those present in
the Pledge of Allegiance. President Hartstein thanked the Scouts for their attendance tonight.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Braiman, Glover,Berman,Trilling,
Rubin. Trustee Kahn was absent.
Also present were: William Brimm,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Neukirch,
Deputy Village Manager; Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Ed Schar,Director of Building&Zoning;Robert
Pfeil,Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer; Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Rick
Kuhl,Superintendent of Public Works;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover, seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2007 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman, Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1083
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1083. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#1083 in the
amount of$1,659,531.48,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring October 31,2007 as Trick or Treat Day in Buffalo
Grove,and urged all residents to make this a happy occasion for all youngsters, and to limit the time of trick-or-
treating activities between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.
President Hartstein again reminded residents that October has been proclaimed Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, and that October 13,2007 was designated as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
President Hartstein read a Proclamation declaring the week of November 4-10, 2007 as Marine Week in the
Village of Buffalo Grove, and noted that the residents of Buffalo Grove are proud of its rich contribution to the
Marine tradition and salute the Marines serving around the globe.
President Hartstein encouraged the entire community to recognize all veterans on Veterans' Day,and
particularly to join in a special Veterans'Day celebration, sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Park District, on
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November I0, 2007 at Buffalo Grove High School. Immediately following this celebration,the Village will be
dedicating the newly designated Veteran's Memorial at Veterans' Park.
VILLAGE TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Braiman noted that the Village will again be partnering with Northwest Community Hospital to provide
Flu Shots on Saturday,October 27,2007 at the Village Hall.
The Village Clerk presented a brief overview of the upcoming Civics Forum to be held on October 22,2007,
and urged residents to watch what is sure to be an impressive program. Each of the students participating then
introduced themselves to the audience and the Board.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Brimm noted the submittal and posting of the Monthly Management Report for the month of September,
2007;there were no questions on this report.
Mr. Brimm introduced Mark Zyburt from Take One Video Productions. Mr.Zyburt then reviewed a new
preview to be played prior to Village Board Meetings and other programs aired on local cable,noting that it is a
great showcase for the Village.
SNOW&ICE CONTROL PROGRM
Mr.Kuhl presented the Salt Institute Excellence in Storage Award to the Village as a repeat winner for the 19th
consecutive year,and he thanked the Board and staff for their support of this program.
Mr.Kuhl then presented the Snow and Ice Control Program for the upcoming 2007-2008 winter season.
MDA GOLDEN BOOT AWARD
A representative from the Muscular Dystrophy Association praised the entire Buffalo Grove Fire Department
and everyone who volunteered to raise funds for MDA,stating that this is the first year in ten that the Buffalo
Grove Department did not come in 1st in the State of Illinois. They actually came in second in the State,but did
come in first and win the Golden Boot Award for the District for the 11`h year in a row;he then presented the
trophy to 999992 Alexander.
On behalf of the Department, ??7?17 Alexander thanked everyone who volunteered,as well as those who
donated. In the last 15 years,Buffalo Grove Firefighters have donated over$174,000 to MDA,and he also
thanked the Board for their continued support.
Seth Goldberg,MDA Ambassador and MDA recipient,recounted the many ways that MDA has helped him over
the years,and he presented an award to the Village for their tremendous and continued support of MDA.
RESOLUTION#2007-28—CHIEF SASHKO
President Hartstein commended Fire Chief Tim Sashko for his years of service to the Village of Buffalo Grove,
after which he read the proposed resolution recounting Chief Sashko's accomplishments.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2007-28, commendng Fire Chief Timothy E.
Sashko for service to the Village of Buffalo Grove, 1979 to 2007. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
Chief Sashko was heartily congratulated by the audience and the Board.
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Trustee Rubin wished Chief Sashko all the best in the future,and noted that he is honored to have been able to
serve along with Chief Sashko,as well as to call him a friend,and stated that Buffalo Grove is fortunate to have
had his services for the past 28 years.
Chief Sashko thanked everyone for the honor and the accolades delivered tonight. Chief Sashko summarized
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some of the accomplishments that have been a part of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department over the years,and
noted that he has always considered it an honor to be a part of the organization,and he will be forever grateful
for the opportunity.
PUBLIC HEARING—BGMF,LLC SPORTSLINE PROPERTY
�•J President Hartstein called the continued Public Hearing for the consideration of an Annexation Agreement
concerning the SportsLine Property(Terico Property), 15801 W.Aptakisic Road,to order at 8:14 P.M.
Mr.Brimm noted that staff believes that all open issues that were discussed have been resolved,and stated that
the ordinances are on the agenda tonight.
Mr.Gudmundson stated all issues on the Annexation Agreement have been resolved, and they are ready to move
forward.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr. Brimm confirmed that the Plat of Subdivision will be
provided.
President Hartstein asked if there were any other questions from other public bodies,members of the audience or
the Board;there were none.
At 8:16 P.M.,President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing until the ordinances are considered later on in
this meeting.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not 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 Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve the Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION#2007-29—ILLINOIS EPA
Motion to pass Resolution#2007-29,approving the State of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Bureau of
Water"319"Financial Assistance Agreement related to the White Pine Trail Project(Agreement Number
3190711).
BUFFALO GROVE DAYS FINANCIAL REPORT
Motion to approve the 2007 Buffalo Grove Days Financial Report.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
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AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-61—TREES/SHRUBS/PLANTS
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2007-61,amending Chapter 12.20,Trees, Shrubs
and Other Plants, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code,in accordance with the Village Board
Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Kuhl.
�•/ Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-62—FOOD&BEVERAGE TAX
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2007-62,adding Chapter 3.48,Prepared Food and
Beverage Tax,of the Municipal Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove,in accordance with the memorandum
provided dated October 9,2007.
Mr.Anderson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Brimm of
October 9,2007,after which he answered questions from the Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-63—VEHICLE LICENSES
Moved by Berman, seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2007-63,rescinding Chapter 10.04,Vehicle
Licenses,of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code, in accordance with the October 2,2007 memo from
Mr.Anderson.
Trustee Berman reviewed the reasons that the proposed ordinance will be beneficial to the Village. The vehicle
sticker program is an inefficient method of raising revenue that has outlived its usefulness.
Trustee Braiman confirmed that this change will likely be more beneficial and equitable to homeowners, even
though the financial burden will be shifted to the property tax.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#2007-64—BGMF LLC/SPORTSLINE
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2007-64,approving an Annexation Agreement
concerning the BGMF LLC/SportsLine Property, 15801 W.Aptakisic Road, in accordance with the draft
Annexation Agreement dated 10/10/2007 and the ordinance dated 10/9/2007.
President Hartstein asked if there were any further questions.
In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,Mr. Raysa confirmed that the draft annexation agreement and
ordinance concerning the fire protection payment was not modified in a material way,and he reviewed the
�./ modifications that did occur,noting that the developer will be paying that fee in five equal installments.
With no further comments or questions,President Hartstein closed the Public Hearing at 8:30 P.M.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-65—BGMF LLC/SPORTSLINE
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#2007-65, annexing the BGMF LLC/SportsLine
Property, 15801 W.Aptakisic Road, in accordance with the draft ordinance dated 10/9/2007. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-66—BGMF LLC/SPORTSLINE
Moved by Berman, seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#2007-65,approving zoning in the Industrial
District for the BGMF LLC/SportsLine Property, 15801 W.Aptakisic Road,in accordance with the draft
ordinance dated 10/9/2007. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-67—PRIMESOURCE
Mr. Brimm reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Moved by Trilling, seconded by Rubin,to pass Ordinance#2007-65,approving a Special Use in the Industrial
District for an Outside Storage Area for the proposed PrimeSource Building Products facility, 1650 Leider Lane
(formerly 15823 W.Aptakisic Road),continued from October 1,2007. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows
on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman, Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#2007-68—WATER RATES
Mr.Anderson made a presentation regarding the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo
to Mr.Brimm of October 15,2007.
Trustee Braiman stated that this increase is long over due and will equate to a very minor increase.
Trustee Berman stated that he believes this is an appropriate adjustment,and effectively reduce the water bills
for many consumers.
Trustee Trilling stated that many people will pay$2.40 for one bottle of water, so the same rate for 1,000 gallons
of water is a pretty fair deal.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr. Anderson confirmed that he believes that Buffalo Grove will
still have the lowest water rates in the area.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2007-68,amending Section 13.04.190 and
13.04.290 of Title 13 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows
on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2007-30—FIRE STATION 26
Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Boysen.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#2007-30, approving the Architectural Agreement
related to the Fire Station#26 Remodeling Project. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
317 TIMBER HILL ROAD
President Hartstein briefly explained the procedure to be followed tonight,after which he swore in the petitioner,
Shaul Anbinder,and his neighbor,Jeff Anderson,to give testimony.
Mr.Anbinder thanked the Board for taking the time to listen to his matter,and then proceeded to present a
history of the situation,details of which are contained in his letter to Mr. Schar of September 24,2007.
Lengthy discussion ensued,with Board members asking several questions of the petitioner.
Mr.Entman then explained the deliberations that took place at the ZBA meeting.
Moved by Trilling, seconded by Rubin,to overturn the ZBA decision to deny the request made by Mr. Shaul
Anbinder,317 Timber Hill Road,for variance of Fence Code, Section 15.20.040. Upon roll call,Trustees voted
as follows on the motion:
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AYES: 4—Braiman,Glover,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 1 —Berman
ABSENT: 1 —Kahn
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was declared
carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 P.M.
Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 5th DAY OF November ,2007
Village President