2007-12-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11948
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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,
DECEMBER 3,2007
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:34 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,and
Trilling. Trustee Rubin was absent.
Also present were: William Brimm,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Neukirch,
Deputy Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;
Robert Giddens,MIS Director;Leisa Niemotka,Management Assistant;Anne Marrin,Administrative Intern;
Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Rick Kuhl, Superintendent of Public Works-Operations;Dave
Haisma,Superintendent of Public Works-Utilities Brett Robinson,Public Works Technical Services Manager Ed
Schar,Director of Building&Zoning;Joe Arizzi,Deputy Building Commissioner-Administrative;Robert Pfeil,
Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Police Chief
Balinski;Deputy Police Chief Wagner;Mark Bucalo,Police Commander;Acting Fire Chief Ciecko;Deputy
Fire Chief Pearson;Carmen Molinaro,Director of Golf Operations;Joe Bridges,Golf Pro;Geoff Tollefson,Golf
Pro;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the November 19,200"7 Regular Meeting.
Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1086
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1086. Moved by Berman, seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#1086 in the
amount of$2,309,003.05 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein commented on the new restaurant,Houlihan's,to be located in Plaza Berenesea,which will
begin construction in the spring of 2008,and noted that the Village will be very pleased to have them as a part of
the community.
Trustee Berman confirmed with staff that there were provisions for pre-approval of the restaurant tenants by the
Village,and he hopes that the Village hasn't waived any of its rights under the ordinance. Trustee Berman
encouraged President Hartstein to involve staff and counsel in discussions to be sure that Village rights are
protected.
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President Hartstein noted two special honors received by the Village this past week. First,Buffalo Grove was
recognized by Business Week magazine as one of the top 50 communities in the United States to raise children.
The rating placed Buffalo Grove 30th overall,and 1st in the Recreation&Culture category. In the same week,
U.S. News& World Report ranked Stevenson High School as being in the top 100 schools in the country,
earning them a gold medal status,and Buffalo Grove High School earned recognition with a silver medal status.
President Hartstein applauded everyone involved in making the Village such a premier place to live,including
Village staff,the Park District,the school districts,the library districts,the volunteers,and the residents.
President Hartstein reported on the recent Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus,noting that there will be a
referendum in 2008 regarding whether or not Illinois should have a Constitutional Convention,and he
encouraged everyone to become acquainted with this issue to be able to vote knowledgeably. Also discussed
were the current transit crisis,the proposal for streamlining sales tax,and the prospect of the 2016 Olympics in
Chicago.
VILLAGE TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Berman reported on the recent NWMC Transportation Committee meeting. There was a presentation
regarding the Canadian National position on the acquisition of the EJ&E rail line. This proposal might move
freight traffic from the North Central line to the EJ&E line,and will be of substantial importance to the region.
Trustee Berman suggested extending an invitation to the representative from CN to provide the facts of this
proposal to the community,and he asked for the Board's approval to make that invitation. There was unanimous
Board concurrence on this suggestion.
Trustee Kahn thanked everyone who donated blood'this past Saturday,and he extended an invitation to allow
Village employees to donate at the in-house Blood Drive to be held in the Council Chambers on December 13,
2007.
The Village Clerk reported on the plans for the 50th Anniversary celebration,and urged any residents or
businesses that wished to be recognized in the booklet to contact the Village Hall as the deadline for printing is
'. within the next two weeks.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mrs.Marrin presented a summary report and an overview on the activities of the Greenest Region Compact and
Clean Air Counts initiatives,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview
prepared by Mrs.Neukirch.
Trustee Braiman thanked Mrs.Marrin for all the work that has been done on this issue,and he asked that staff
create some type of comprehensive environmental policy to be approved by the Board.
Trustee Trilling commented that there is an informal recycling program that is occurring in the construction
industry.
President Hartstein noted that there are various grants available to help communities comply and move in a green
direction.
Trustee Berman also complimented Mrs.Marrin on the presentation,and thanked her for the theme of
understanding the cost benefit analysis that has to be done in connection with the various alternatives that can be
used to reach some of the goals,and encouraged staff to continue to keep in mind that there is a cost analysis that
needs to be conducted as the Board's responsibility to taxpayers.
PUBLIC HEARING-TRUTH IN TAXATION ACT
President Hartstein called the Public Hearing for the 2007 Tax Levy Truth in Taxation Hearing to order at 8:05
P.M.,after which he swore in Mr.Anderson to give testimony.
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Mr.Anderson made a presentation with regard to the Truth in Taxation Act—Tax Levy Determination(Calendar
2007 Levy),details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he
prepared.
Mr.Anderson confirmed to Trustee Berman that this is a gross number,and not the net number. There will still
be abatements,and this number does not reflect the actual changes in the tax bills. Mr.Anderson also confirmed
that,without the increased collection to replace the vehicle sticker program,the levy would have gone up
approximately 6%,and without the increase in pension funding,the levy would have gone up just over 2%.
President Hartstein asked if there were any comments from any other public bodies,members of the audience or
members of the Board;there were none.
At 8:10 P.M.,President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing until later on in the meeting when this item is on
the agenda.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Tim Pasternak,a Round Lake Beach resident,commented on the improvement in quality of life since the
inception of the Quiet Zone instituted on October 2,2007. Not having the train horns go off at all hours of the
day and night has substantially improved the quality of life for the thousands of residents along the train corridor.
On behalf of his family and many other families,Mr.Pasternak thanked the Village of Buffalo Grove,and Mr.
Brimm in particular,for taking a leadership position in making the Quiet Zone happen.
President Hartstein thanked Mr.Pasternak for taking the time to come the distance from Round Lake Beach to
share his appreciation with the Village.
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#2007-34—PERSONAL PROPERTY REPLACEMENT TAX
Motion to pass Resolution#2007-34,regarding Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax distribution.
RESOLUTION#2007-35—GREENEST REGION COMPACT
Motion to approve Resolution#2007-35,supporting endorsement of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest
Region Compact for the Village of Buffalo Grove.
ARTWORK
Motion to request specifications and proposal for artwork(Call to Artists).
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#2007-76—COLLECTION OF TAXES
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2007-76,an ordinance for the levy and collection
of taxes for the Fiscal Year commencing on the 1"day of January,2008 and ending on the 31 s`day of December,
2008,in accordance with the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview.
President Hartstein asked if there were any further questions or comments from anyone;there were none.
President Hartstein adjourned the Public Hearing at 8:15 P.M.
Mr.Anderson made a brief presentation reviewing the proposed ordinance.
Mr.Anderson again confirmed to Trustee Berman that this is a gross number,and not the net number. There
will still be abatements,and this number does not reflect the actual changes in the tax bills.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2007-36—LAKE COUNTY
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2007-36,requesting the County of Lake not to
collect the Loss in Collection on Taxable Property in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Mr.Anderson summarized the proposed resolution,as well as a similar resolution for Cook County,details of
which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2007-37—COOK COUNTY
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2007-37,requesting the County of Cook not to
collect the Loss in Collection on Taxable Property in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-77-CONGREGATION B'NAI SHALOM—CHILD DAY CARE
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2007-77,approving an Amendment of the Special
Use for Congregation B'nai Shalom,701 Aptakisic Road,concerning operation of a Child Day Care Facility,in
accordance with the material contained in Board packets and the draft ordinance dated 11/29/2007.
Mr.Brimm summarized the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
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In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Raysa stated that the Village does have sufficient protection
in the event that the petitioner would lose their DCFS license.
Lev Treybas,the proposed day care provider,then answered several questions from the Board.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
EL POLLO LOCO RESTAURANT
Lance Lundberg,representing the petitioner,presented a brief history of the proposed restaurant.
Ray Best,representing the Nanshe Group,a commercial development services group based in Chicago,
highlighted an existing location in Hanover Park.
Joe Defilippis,Chipman Adams architects,reviewed the proposed elevations and site plan and preliminary
landscape plan.
Trustee Glover had some questions regarding parking and circulation,and with the exterior colors;she believes
that there should be circulation to the existing shopping center so that customers do not have to drive onto either
Dundee or Arlington Heights Road to enter the restaurant.
Trustee Berman expressed a concern with the stacking configuration for the drive-through;he noted that he has
not personally had a chance to sample the restaurant,but he has heard several comments from residents who are
very pleased that this restaurant is coming into the Village.
Trustee Kahn stated that he has visited a similar restaurant in San Diego,and was very pleased with the
experience.
Trustee Trilling also noted that he believes there should be direct access to the remainder of the shopping center.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to refer the proposed El Pollo Loco Restaurant, 1200 Dundee Road,to
the Plan Commission for review of a Preliminary Plan in the B-3 District.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Rubin
Motion declared carried.
FISCAL 2007 BUDGET PRESENTATION
Mr.Brimm presented opening comments and the budget structure for this evening,assuring the Board that he
and the staff are personally committed to preparing and presenting a document that is based on integrity and
sound financial planning,and that the budget will be managed in accordance with the expectations and goals of
the Village Board and residents.
Trustee Berman noted that this has been a difficult transition year under difficult circumstance,and he is
incredibly proud of the way the staff have handled the situation and have brought forward a result that is beyond
expectations. To bring in a budget that shows a surplus against a diminished revenue stream while not impacting
in a negative way the services provided to residents is outstanding.
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Staff presented the revenue and expenditures for each of the funds,after which they answered questions from the
Board.
Mr.Brimm stated that staff will make changes suggested by the Board tonight,and bring the final document
back before the Board with a resolution for adoption.
Trustee Braiman stated that he will not be in attendance at the next meeting,but he wants the record to show that
he believes that the entire staff did a great job,and if he were present to vote,he would be voting in favor of it.
President Hartstein thanked Mr.Brimm,Mr.Anderson and the staff for an excellent presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was declared
carried,and the meeting was adjourned at 10:33 P.M.
Jane. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 17th DAY OF December ,.2007
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Village President