2007-04-23 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11855
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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,APRIL 23,2007
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.,and asked the audience to observe a moment of
silence in memory of the victims of last week's tragic events at Virginia Tech.Those present then stood and
pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Braiman,Glover,Kahn,and Trilling.
Trustees Berman 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;Gregory Boysen,Director of
Public Works;Rick Kuhl, Superintendent of Public Works;Police Chief Balinski;Police Commander Mark
Bucalo;Fire Chief Sashko;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
President Hartstein recognized the members of the Tiger Cub Scout troop in attendance to observe the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Braiman,to approve the minutes of the April 9,2007 Rescheduled Regular
Meeting.Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Glover,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Berman,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1071
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1071. After Mr.Brimm answered a question from Trustee Braiman,it was moved
by Glover, seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#1071 in the amount of$1,686,886.61,authorizing
payment of bills listed.
Trustee Kahn noted that there is a purchase from USA Bluebook on Page 27 of the Warrant,and that he is an
employee of that company.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Warrant:
AYES: 4—Braiman, Glover,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Berman,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring the week of April 29-May 5,2007 as Municipal Clerk's
Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove, and extending appreciation to Janet Sirabian and all Municipal Clerks for
the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to their communities.
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President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring the week of May 6-12,2007 as Building Safety Week,
and encouraged residents to participate in Building Safety Week activities and assisting efforts to improve
building safety.
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring May 16,2007 as a day in recognition of Senior
Celebration Day and called upon residents of School District 214 and the Village of Buffalo Grove to recognize
and celebrate the bonds they have discovered,the partnership they have formed,and the sense of community
they have strengthened through community education programs.
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring the week of May 20-26,2007 as National Public Works
Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove,and called upon residents to acquaint themselves with the issues involved
in providing our public works services,and to recognize the contributions that public works personnel make
every day to insure our heath,safety,comfort and quality of life.
President Hartstein noted that the annual Senior Expo will take place April 24,2007 at the Arboretum Golf
Course.
President Hartstein also noted that the next Limelite Café will be held at the eSkape facility on April 27,2007.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Brimm noted the submittal and posting of the Monthly Management Report for the month of March,2007;
there were no questions on this report.
COMMENDATION—KATE MORAN
Battalion Chief Paul Tierney reviewed the events that warrant this commendation. Chief Tierney presented a
plaque to Kate Moran in recognition of her unselfish act to help another in need under very difficult conditions,
and for her act of going above and beyond the call of action. Ms.Moran was then thanked and congratulated by
the audience and the Board.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Andy Stein, 17 Chevy Chase Drive,presented a$500.00 donation,on behalf of the Allstate Foundation,toward
the Buffalo Grove Arts Festival,to be held on July 14-15,2007. President Hartstein extended special thanks to
Mr. Stein for pursuing this grant,as well as to the Allstate Foundation.
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.
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ORDINANCE#2007-20—THE GROVE
Motion to pass Ordinance#2007-20,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,Class A,The Grove Banquets and
Catering.
LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE PURCHASE
Motion to authorize participation in State of Illinois,Department of Central Management Services,Procurement
Services Division Joint Purchase Program—Liquid Calcium Chloride for FY 2007 for winter driving season of
2007-2008.
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BGTV VIDEO SERVICES
Motion to authorize bid BGTV Video Services.
2007 SIDEWALK PROJECT
Motion to Award of Bid for 2007 Sidewalk Project to Suburban Concrete,Inc.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Glover,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Berman,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-21—FISCAL YEAR
Moved by Trilling, seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2007-21,establishing the fiscal year for the Village
of Buffalo Grove.
Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Anderson.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Glover,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Berman,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-22—VILLAGE MANAGER COMPENSATION
Moved by Glover, seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#2007-22,establishing the annual compensation for
the Village Manager. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Glover,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Berman,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
Mr.Brimm thanked the Board for their consideration and for the opportunity to represent the community as its
Village Manager.
TAHOE
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn,to authorize purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe Special Service Vehicle in
accordance with the memorandum dated April 13,2007.
In answer to a question,Mr.Brimm and Chief Balinski noted the reasons for going with the proposed bid,even
though it was the lone bid submitted.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Glover,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 2—Berman,Rubin
Motion declared carried.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Hartstein reminded residents that vehicle stickers must be purchased and displayed by May 1,2007.
This year's vehicle stickers commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Village,and President Hartstein
commended the 50th Anniversary Committee for the sticker design,and noted that there will be a multitude of
activities to commemorate the anniversary.
President Hartstein also asked residents to mark their calendars to attend the Memorial Day Commemoration
that will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Memorial Day at the Knopf Cemetery on Arlington Heights Road. This is
a meaningful ceremony to honor those men and women of the armed services.
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 7:54 P.M.
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Jane Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 7th DAY OF May ,2007
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Village President