2007-12-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11954
12/17/2007
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,
DECEMBER 17,2007
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 Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,and
Rubin. Trustee Braiman was absent.
Also present were: William Brimm,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Neukirch,
Deputy Village Manager;Leisa Niemotka,Management Assistant;Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Art
Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;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;Acting Fire Chief Ciecko;Carmen Molinaro,
Director of Golf Operations;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the December 3,2007 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Rubin
ABSENT: 1 —Braiman
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1087
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1087. Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to approve Warrant#1087 in the
amount of$3,799,958.26 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Braiman
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein read a Proclamation declaring December 2007 as Drunk and Drugged Driving(3D)
Prevention Month in Buffalo Grove,and called upon all citizens to promote awareness of the impaired driving
problem and to promote safer and healthier behaviors regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs this holiday
season and throughout the year.
President Hartstein summarized the 2008 Village Goals,details of which are contained in the Village Board
Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Brimm. President Hartstein commended and thanked Mr.
Brimm for using the current approach to not only coming up with goals for the Village,but also for coming up
with measures and tasks against which those can be calculated.
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President Hartstein reported on a meeting he attended today regarding the planned major improvement of the
Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve Area,which will provide added recreation,conservation,possible traffic
improvement,and most significantly improved flood control. President Hartstein thanked Congressman Kirk
and other legislators who are working very hard to get this project to move forward.
President Hartstein extended wishes to everyone for a Happy Holiday Season and a healthy and Happy New
Year.
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 then introduced James Kvedaras,Senior Manager,U.S.Public&Government Affairs for the
Canadian National Railroad.
Mr.Kvedaras made a presentation to provide the Board additional information pertaining to this proposal,after
which he answered questions from the Board,and assured them that he will continue to keep everyone informed.
President Hartstein thanked Mr.Kvedaras for taking the time to come to Buffalo Grove to present this
information.
Trustee Rubin noted that he had the honor and privilege of attending the swearing in of Chief Balinski as
President of the Lake County Chiefs' Association,and congratulated Chief Balinski and noted how proud the
Village is of him.
Trustee Rubin also noted that the Buffalo Grove Police Department has received its 5th national re-
accreditation with some excellent results. Chief Balinski reviewed the re-accreditation process,and noted that
the Department is one of the exemplary agencies that met all 458 standards in the process. The agency,the
officers and the Village can be very proud of the dedication and professionalism of the Department.
The Village Clerk reported on the plans for the 50th Anniversary celebration,displaying the 2008 50th
Anniversary calendar to be distributed to homes this week,as well as the 50th Anniversary commemorative
Illinois license plates that will be available. She also 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
Mr.Brimm briefly introduced the status update of the AT&T Telecommunications Build Out.
Dave Strahl,Director of External Affairs from AT&T,presented an overview of the U-Verse project,details of
which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Brimm. Beginning
in the first quarter of 2008,Buffalo Grove residents will be among the first in the state to access this new service.
Mr. Strahl thanked Mr.Brimm and the staff for the hard work that they put into this project,and especially Mrs.
Niemotka and Mr.Kuenkler for their help in meeting the construction deadline. Mr. Strahl presented a check for
$46,000 to the Village for the work that has been completed to date.
President Hartstein thanked Mr. Strahl,and noted that the Village looks forward to working with AT&T on this
project.
Mrs.Neukirch presented an Overview of Performance Development Program in the Building&Zoning
Department,as well as the announcement of Temporary Deputy Building Commissioner Personnel,details of
which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that she prepared.
Mr.Brimm noted the submittal and posting of the Monthly Management Report for the month of November,
2007;there were no questions on this report.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS PRESENTATION
Chief Balinski made a short presentation concerning several recent programs coordinated by the Police
Department to support Special Olympics. For the past 20 years,the Buffalo Grove Police Department has been a
significant community service leader in fund-raising initiatives and general support of special athletes so they
may develop physical fitness,demonstrate courage and experience community.
Chief Balinski commended each of the members of the Department,with special recognition to Commander Jim
Newton who has done an exceptional job every year with this endeavor.
Commander Newton presented a check for$33,600 to Anne Kisting,Vice President of Special Olympics.
Ms.Kisting thanked the Department and the Village,and noted that the support given by Buffalo Grove is a
model to other communities,after which she presented a plaque of appreciation to the Chief.
President Hartstein stated that the Village will put a special link on the website and urged residents to contribute
to Chief Balinski's fundraising efforts for the Polar Plunge taking place in Lake Bluff in February,and he started
those efforts with a personal check.
Trustee Rubin again thanked the Chief and the Department for the wonderful work that they do for Special
Olympics.
DUI ENFORCEMENT
Chief Balinski reviewed the Illinois Department of Transportation/Division of Traffic Safety awards program
that provides a continuing recognition system for those officers that excel in arresting impaired drivers. Fourteen
Buffalo Grove Police Officers who have excelled in the area of DUI enforcement were presented with awards
from IDOT.
Sergeant Kristiansen reviewed two Traffic Safety Awards given to the Buffalo Grove Police Department
recognizing the community's traffic safety initiatives and programs. The Department was awarded 1 S`place in
size category for the Illinois Traffic Challenge,and a 2nd place nationally for the International Chiefs of Police
Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Challenge. Commander Newton then presented these awards to President
Hartstein.
President Hartstein thanked and congratulated the Department for all that they do and noted that the community
is appreciative and proud of them.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Rob Sherman,resident,commented on the following:
• The snow plowing efforts have been terrific
• Plan for identifying residents parking at the train station once the vehicle stickers are no longer in use
• Plan for television disposal once analog sets are no longer viable
• Lord's Love Church activity before 6:00 A.M.
Mr.Raysa stated that the following sentence may be added to the proposed ordinance later on in the agenda:
preparation for and clean up after use of the property shall not be considered a violation of the time limitation set
forth in Ordinance#2005-28.
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 Berman,seconded by Trilling,to approve the Consent Agenda.
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ORDINANCE No.2007-78—Disposal of Surplus Property
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2007-78,authorizing the disposal of surplus Village personal property.
ORDINANCE No.2007-79—Nicor Gas Company Gas Distributing System
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2007-79,authorizing Northern Illinois Gas Company(d/b/a Nicor Gas
Company)it's successors and assigns,to construct,operate and maintain a gas distributing system in and
through the Village of Buffalo Grove,Illinois.
RESOLUTION No.2007-38—Unused Private Activity Bond
Motion to cede the 2007 unused private activity bond volume cap of the Village of Buffalo Grove(including
volume cap transferred from other Lake County Home Rule Units)to Lake County.
RESOLUTION No.2007-39—Transferring$16,000 to IL Dept.Housing Authority
Motion to approve Resolution 2007-39.transferring$16,000 of Private Activity Bond Volume Cap of the
Village of Buffalo Grove(including volume cap transferred from other Lake County Home Rule units)to the
Illinois Development Housing Authority.
RESOLUTION No.2007-40—Buffalo Creek Streambank Stabilization Project
Motion to approve Resolution No.2007-40,approving the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Lake County
Streambank Stabilization Project.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Braiman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-80—FIRE&POLICE COMMISSION
Trustee Rubin summarized the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2007-80,amending Chapter 2.28,Board of Fire&
Police Commissioners,of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Mr.Brimm further explained the proposed ordinance,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—Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Braiman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-81—TAX ABATEMENTS
Mr.Anderson reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview that he prepared.
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Moved by Berman,seconded by Trilling,to pass Ordinance#2007-81,abating taxes levied for the Village of
Buffalo Grove,Cook and Lake Counties,Illinois.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Braiman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-82—LORD'S LOVE CHURCH
Mr.Brimm summarized the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Mr.Raysa recommended adding the following language dealing with hours of operation: Preparation for and
clean-up after use of the property shall not be considered a violation of the foregoing time limitations.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2007-82,approving an Amendment of the Special Use
for Lord's Love Community Church concerning allowed uses, 1250 Radcliffe Road,subject to the language
supplied by the Village Attorney.
Trustee Berman stated that he does want a commitment on the record from the church that they will continue to
encourage people to park at the west end of the site in the early morning and late evening hours;he supports this
proposal,and he believes this is a rational and reasonable outcome.
Trustee Glover agrees with Trustee Berman's suggestion regarding parking,but she also is concerned about the
safety factor,and urged people to also park as close to the entrance as possible,while still avoiding the
residential area,and she fully supports the change in the ordinance.
An elder from Lord's Love stated that they will educate their members as to the request of the Board with regard
to the parking;he noted that there are only about 10 cars present in the early morning hours;he thanked the
Board for their consideration,and again stated that they will continue to be good neighbors and an asset to the
community.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Braiman
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2007-41—FISCAL 2008 BUDGET
Mr.Brimm reviewed the budget presentation cycle.
President Hartstein commended Mr.Brimm and the staff for a job well done in providing a balanced budget to
provide for the needs of the community.
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Trilling,to pass Resolution#2007-41,adopting the Fiscal 2008(January 1 through
December 31,2008)Budget for the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Braiman
Motion declared carried.
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2008 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Kuenkler.
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Berman,to authorize bid for the Calendar 2008 Village Wide Contractual Street
Maintenance Program.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1—Braiman
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was declared
carried,and the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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JaneSirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 7th DAY OF January ,2008
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