2007-03-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11838
03/05/2007
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,
MARCH 5,2007
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:38 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,and Kahn.
Trustees Trilling and Rubin were absent.
Also present were: William Brimm,Village Manager;Ghida Neukirch,Deputy Village Manager; Scott
Anderson,Director of Finance;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;Robert Giddens,MIS Director;
Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Rick Kuhl, Superintendent of Public Works;Dave Haisma,Utilities
Superintendent;Ed Schar,Director of Building&Zoning;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Robert Pfeil,
Village Planner;and Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;Fire Chef Sashko;
Deputy Fire Chief Pearson;Police Chief Balinski;Deputy Police Chief Dunne;Deputy Police Chief Wagner;
and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover, seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the February 20,2007 Rescheduled Regular
Meeting.Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Trilling,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1068
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1068. Moved by Kahn, seconded by Berman,to approve Warrant#1068 in the
amount of$1,571,570.00,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Trilling,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein commended the Buffalo Grove High School girls'basketball team for representing the
Village in the IHSA Tournament Elite Eight this past weekend in Normal,and noted that the Village is very
proud of their accomplishments this past year.
The Illinois Municipal League has released a study relating to the Police/Fire/IMRF Pension Systems,and
analyzed the extent to which they are unfunded and also analyzed significant increases in those funds over the
last several years. President Hartstein again pointed out that these expenditures are mandated by legislators in
Springfield,and that the Village has no control over the pension benefits.
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President Hartstein noted that the Village held its annual Commissioners'Reception last weekend. This event
is a small way to thank the hundreds of volunteers who donate countless hours of their time to ensure that
Buffalo Grove remains a premier community. President Hartstein expressed gratitude to those volunteers,as
well as to our staff and Village Board for the time and effort they devote to the Village.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Kahn noted that there will be a Blood Drive held at the Alcott Center on Saturday,March 10,2007.
Trustee Berman reported on his testimony before the House Mass Transit Committee of the Illinois General
Assembly in Springfield last Friday with regard to the Metra North Central rail service. On behalf of the
Board,Trustee Kahn thanked Trustee Berman for his tireless efforts as an advocate for public transportation in
Buffalo Grove.
The Village Clerk noted that the next meeting for the 50th Anniversary Committee will be held on March 29,
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.
The Village Clerk noted that the municipal election will be held on April 17,2007,and reminded residents that
the last day to register to vote in this election is March 20,2007; she noted that early voting for Cook County
residents will be held at the Village Hall from March 26 through April 12,2007. The Village of Buffalo Grove
will no longer be a site for early voting by decision of Lake County,therefore,early voting for Lake County
residents will take place at the Vernon Township office.
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 Kahn, seconded by Braiman,to approve the Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION#2007-9—PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION
Motion to pass Resolution#2007-4,transferring$3,664,775.00 Private Activity Bond Allocation to the Private
Activity Bond Clearinghouse Pool,hosted by the Village of Buffalo Grove.
RESOLUTION#2007-10—ILLINOIS LIQUOR CONTROL ACT OF 1934
Motion to pass Resolution#2007-10,expressing support for the amending a provision of the Illinois Liquor
Control Act of 1934(SB0158)regarding parental responsibility and underage drinking.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Trilling,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
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FISCAL 2007 BUDGET PRESENTATION
Mr.Brimm presented opening comments and the budget structure for this evening.
Trustee Braiman stated that he is very happy that we are changing our budget year to a calendar year,and he
appreciates staffs commitment to the calendar year budget.
Mr.Brimm confirmed that this budget has been reviewed by the Board,as well as staff,over the past several
months.
Trustee Braiman also noted that he appreciates all of the records that have been presented to the Board as
supporting documentation;he did ask that there be a consistent format for each of the departments.
Mr.Brimm stated that the kick-off date for the next budget year,which will be the first full cycle as a calendar
year,will be the first of September. Staff will prepare documentation with the next budget so that it will be
possible to make a comparison,even though this budget is only for 8 months.
Mr.Brimm absolutely confirmed that this budget is a planning document,and each and every capital
improvement item must be individually brought before the Board for approval.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Brimm stated that he and Mr.Malinowski are meeting with
representatives from Northern Illinois University who provide consulting in terms of compensation analysis.
Trustee Berman stated that this presentation and form of this budget is the best that he has seen since he has been
on the board and he noted that Mr.Brimm and Mr.Anderson and the staff are to be commended;he also pointed
out for the viewing audience that this presentation tonight is the culmination of a long process on the part of both
staff and the Board.
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 thanked Mr.Brimm and the entire staff for an outstanding job of preparing this budget
document,and he noted that the Board does appreciate their effort. President Hartstein also noted that we owe a
debt of gratitude to the entire staff for their work in assembling this budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Berman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was declared
carried,and the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 P.M.
Janeabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 19th DAY OF March ,2007
Village President