2007-01-08 Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11818
01/08/2007
MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED 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,JANUARY 8,2007
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:28 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; Scott Anderson,Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;
George Michal,Fire Inspector;Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the December 18,2006 Regular Meeting.
Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Trilling
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1064
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1064. Moved by Kahn,seconded by Trilling,to approve Warrant#1064 in the
amount of$2,463,445.73, 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 took the opportunity to wish everyone in the community a healthy and happy new year.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Rubin introduced Inspector Michal,who made a presentation with regard to the new Carbon Monoxide
Detector law which went into effect on January 1, 2007. The Fire Department will do an informational public
relations campaign throughout the Village to acquaint residents with the device,as well as the new law. The
carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every five years, and smoke detectors should be replaced every
ten years.
Trustee Glover clarified her comments at the last meeting regarding her reference to the Town Center as a
disaster. Trustee Glover stated that reference was a mistake, and although the Town Center is not what was
originally envisioned,it does serve a purpose for many residents of the area.
The Village Clerk noted that candidates are now circulating petitions to secure a place on the ballot for the April
17,2007 Municipal Election. The positions that are open are Village President,Village Clerk, and three Trustee
seats.
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The Village Clerk noted that the next meeting for the 50th Anniversary Committee will be held on February 1,
2007. The Committee is asking residents for pictures of the Village throughout the years, as well as histories of
the inceptions of religious institutions, schools,and civic organizations.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Malinowski presented an update on the steps that the Village is taking to prepare for a potential outbreak of
the Avian Flu. For further information,Mr.Malinowski urged residents to contact the Buffalo Grove Health
• Department at 847-459-2530 or visit the Village website at vbg.org.
GOLDEN BISON AWARD—CULVER'S
President Hartstein reviewed the history of Culver's Restaurant,and their continual efforts to give back to the
community.
President Hartstein presented a Golden Bison plaque to Culver's owner,Kevin Weasler,commemorating
Culver's 5th anniversary and recognizing their numerous contributions to the Village. The Board and the
audience offered their congratulations to Mr.Weasler.
Mr. Weasler thanked the Village for this honor,and commented on the spirit of giving back shown in this
community,and stated that they are very proud to be associated with Buffalo Grove.
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 Trilling,seconded by Berman,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#2007-1—MUNICIPAL CODE
Motion to amend Chapter 5.40 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code(Hours of Operation Adjacent to
Residential Areas).
HIDDEN LAKES SUBDIVISION
Motion to accept Warranty Deed and Authorization of Tax Agreement for Lot 20 in the Estates at Hidden Lakes
Subdivision.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2007-1—TRANSIT STATION AREA STUDY
Mrs.Neukirch made a presentation regarding the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview. Staff recommends that the Transit Area Station Study document
which has been prepared over the past year be approved as a study rather than a part of the Comprehensive Plan.
This study would then serve as a reference document as future development and redevelopment takes place
surrounding the two train stations.
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Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn,to pass Resolution#2007-1,a Village of Buffalo Grove,Illinois
resolution accepting the Transit Station Area Study concerning the Buffalo Grove and Prairie View Metra
Station areas,in accordance with the memorandum on the dais as well as the study itself.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
LINDEN AVENUE LIFT STATION
Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposed resolution.
The Board had several questions regarding the proposal,and it was determined that it would be best to defer
action until the next meeting.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Berman,to defer action on the resolution to approve an engineering services
agreement for the Linden Avenue Lift Station Generator and Station Replacement until the next meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn, Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was declared
carried,and the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 P.M.
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Janet irabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 22nd DAY OF January ,2007
Village President