2007-05-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11859
05/07/2007
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,
MAY 7,2007
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the
Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,and
Rubin.Trustee Glover was absent.
Also present were: William Brimm,Village Manager;Ghida Neukirch,Deputy Village Manager; Scott
Anderson,Director of Finance;Robert Giddens,MIS Director;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;
Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Village Health Officer;and
Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the April 23,2007 Rescheduled Regular
Meeting.Upon roll,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3—Braiman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 2—Berman,Rubin
ABSENT: 1 -Glover
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#1072
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#1072. Moved by Berman, seconded by Kahn,to approve Warrant#1072 in the
amount of$3,033,608.12,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring the week of May 20-26,2007 as Emergency Medical
Services Week with the theme EMS:Serving Ordinary People, Extraordinary Service,and encouraged the
community to observe this week with appropriate programs,ceremonies and activities.
President Hartstein reported on current legislative issues in Springfield,and he encouraged residents to contact
our legislators regarding the proposed bills.
President Hartstein encouraged all residents to honor those who have given their lives for our freedom by
attending our Memorial Day ceremony which will take place at 11:00 A.M.on Monday,May 28,2007 at the
Knopf Cemetery on Arlington Heights Road.
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TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Kahn noted that the next community Blood Drive will take place on Saturday,June 9,2007 at the Alcott
Center from 8:00 A.M.to 1:00 P.M.
Trustee Braiman stated that the Health Department asked that he announce two important programs being
sponsored by SWANCC—a prescription disposal,and a sharps disposal. Both of these programs will keep
hazardous materials out of our landfills, as well as out of the hands those who would use them improperly.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Brimm stated that staff will provide an update as to what has
been done with the Clean Air Counts group,which promotes reduction of the ozone in the Chicago region.
Trustee Braiman also asked that staff look at the possibility of changing to the lower-energy and longer-lasting
light bulbs in Village facilities, and street lights as well.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr. Giddens explained the safeguards that the IT Department
has undertaken to secure all Village records in the event of a disaster. Trustee Braiman asked that Mr.Giddens
again look into whether these records should be stored off site.
Trustee Berman noted that the Relay for Life will be held on June 15-16,2007 at Buffalo Grove High School,
and he urged all residents to participate in some manner by donating,participating on a team,or forming their
own team. This event is organized by members of the student bodies of Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High
Schools,and it is a wonderful effort by the young people of our community to support a worthy cause.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Brimm reported on the staff recommendation for the Village contribution to the Buffalo Grove Park District
Veterans'Park Monument,details of which are contained in the Village Board meeting Agenda Item Overview
Moved by Berman, seconded by Trilling,to direct staff to make a contribution to the Buffalo Grove Park District
Veterans Park Monument in an amount equal to 10%of the project cost,not to exceed$25,000,for the proposed
enhancements to the park as set forth in the memo contained the Board packets.
Trustee Berman said he thinks the staff recommendation provides a meaningful contribution that shows Village
support for and thanks to the men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line every day to preserve
our freedoms and the interest of our country, and he strongly supports this expenditure.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
IDTA
President Hartstein recognized the Stevenson High School Varsity Patriettes,as winners of the Illinois Drill
Team Association(IDTA)State Champions in both AAA Dance and AAA Lyrical for 2006-2007.
Coach Christina Erickson introduced each of the team members,at which time they came forward and were
presented with certificates and a memento in recognition of their accomplishments. The team was congratulated
by the audience and the Board.
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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
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synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Berman, seconded by Kahn,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#2007-23—LITTLE ITALIAN
Motion to pass Ordinance#2007-23,amending Chapter 5.20, Liquor Controls,Class A,Little Italian.
ORDINANCE#2007-24—WINE DISCOUNT CENTER
Motion to pass Ordinance#2007-24,amending Chapter 5.20, Liquor Controls,Class C,Wine Discount Center.
ORDINANCE#2007-25—TERIYAKI BOX,INC.
Motion to pass Ordinance#2007-25,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,Class E,Teriyaki Box,Inc.
RESOLUTION#2007-14—MFT FUNDS
Motion to pass Resolution#2007-14, Calendar 20008 Village Wide Contractual Street Maintenance Program
Motor Fuel Tax Resolution.
RESOLUTION#2007-15—ENGINEERING SERVICES
Motion to pass Resolution#2007-15,approving an agreement for design engineering services for the 2008
Village Wide Contractual Street Maintenance Project.
POLICE VEHICLE PURCHASE
Motion to approve fmal action after the fact for authorization to purchase Ford Crown Victoria Policy Vehicle
from Landmark Ford, Springfield,Illinois.
BIKE PATH/PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT
Motion to award bid for 2007 Bike Path&Parking Lot Improvement Project to Allstar Asphalt,Inc.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-26-PAULINE AVENUE/ROUTE 83
Mr.Brimm reviewed the content and the reason for the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the
Village Board meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
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Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2007-26,annexing parcels at the northeast corner of
Pauline Avenue/IL Route 83,pursuant to the draft of the ordinance dated May 1, 2007.
Trustee Berman thanked Mr.Brimm and staff for bringing this issue to our attention,and he stressed that
annexation means that these parcels become subject to the governance of the Village of Buffalo Grove,but it
does not affect any property or ownership rights of the parcel.
Trustee Kahn asked staff to ensure that there are not any other similar parcels.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Raysa stated that,pursuant to statute and our own Village
ordinances,any parcel coming into the Village is automatically zoned R-E.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-27-WATERBURY PLACE
Mr.Brimm reviewed the content and the reason for the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the
Village Board meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2007-27,amending Ordinance#2005-14 for the
Waterbury Place Subdivision concerning modification of the Preliminary Plan,in accordance with the memo
contained in the Board packets.
Steve Spinell of Edward R.James Homes explained the reason for their request.
After Mr. Pfeil noted that the footprint is the same so he does not believe there is any negative affect to allowing
four instead of three townhome buildings,Trustees Braiman and Berman amended the motion to make that
change.
Staff then answered questions from Trustee Trilling and President Hartstein.
Mr. Raysa asked that the motion include a direction to staff to amend the ordinance to make the appropriate
insertion into the ordinance to reflect four pads notwithstanding the exhibits. Trustees Braiman and Berman
agreed with Mr.Raysa's request.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2007-28-325 RONNIE DRIVE
Trustee Braiman reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting
Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Brimm.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2007-28,revoking the Child Day Care Special
Use at 325 Ronnie Drive effective May 18, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Kahn,Trilling,Rubin
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Berman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was declared
carried,and the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 P.M.
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Janet. irabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 21st DAY OF May ,2007
Village President