2003-04-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11358
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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,APRIL 21,2003
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:30 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,Johnson,Kahn,
Trilling.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant
Village Manager/Finance Director;Ghida Neukirch,Assistant Village Manager;Stacey Kelly,Assistant to the
Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance Director;Art Malinowski,Director of Human Resources;
Robert Pfeil,Village Planner,Greg Boysen,Director of Public Works;Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of Public
Works; Tim Sashko,Fire Chief;Leo McCann,Police Chief;Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the April 7,2003 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#980
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#980 in the amount of$1,860,887.25. Moved by Johnson,seconded by Trilling to
approve Warrant#980 authorizing payment of bills listed.Trustee Berman stated that he will be abstaining from
Item 1 on page 36 of the Warrant. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
President Hartstein read the Proclamation declaring April 25,2003 as Arbor Day in Buffalo Grove and called upon
the residents and civic organizations to support our tree and woodland programs.Ray Rigsby gave a presentation
outlining the village's efforts in being recognized for the fifteenth consecutive year receiving the Tree City USA
Award and the third year receiving the Growth Award. He presented President Hartstein with the two awards,who
then thanked Mr.Rigsby for his hard work in this area.
DIVERSITY FAIR
President Hartstein announced that School District 102 is sponsoring a Diversity Fair on Wednesday,April 23,2003
at Stevenson High School. It is an opportunity to see the diversity in our community.
SENIOR EXPO
President Hartstein also encouraged residents to visit the Senior Expo,which occurs Tuesday,April 29,2003 at the
Schwaben Center. The Expo is jointly sponsored by the Village and the Park District. There is also an opportunity
to hear the village's symphonic band in afternoon.
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BILL REID COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Trustee Glover announced that nominations are now being accepted for the third annual Bill Reid Community
Service Award. This award recognizes any civic-minded individual,business or organization for their contributions
to our community. Applications are available at Village Hall. The award ceremonies will be in July.
YOUTH COMMISSION EVENT
The Buffalo Grove Youth Commission is presenting their"Eskape with the Police"event held at Eskape
Entertainment Center in Town Center. It is a bowling,pizza and pop party on May 4,2003. All proceeds will
�./ benefit Fraternal Order of Police Special Olympics program.
SENIOR RECOGNITION EVENT
Trustee Berman announced that he represented the Village of Buffalo Grove at Sheriff Sheehan's Senior Medal of
Honor event at the Chicago Cultural Center on April 16. Howard Eisman,a Buffalo Grove resident,was a Medal of
Honor recipient recognized for his outstanding volunteer work particularly with the Police Department
C.A.T.STUDY
Trustee Berman also announced that there is an opportunity for resident's input between now and May 9 on the
Chicago Area Transportation Study current version of the regional transportation plan. Hearings are scheduled for
April 23,2003 at the Libertyville Sports Complex and on May 1,2003 at the Palatine Township Senior Center.
Written comments can also be sent. More information is available on our website or by contacting the Village
Manager's office.
TALENT BANK
Trustee Kahn noted that the Talent Bank is in need of residents who want to volunteer to be involved on a
commission or committee. Applications are available on our website at www.vbg.org and at the Village Hall.
He also noted that it is illegal to park cars across the sidewalk. It makes it very challenging for kids riding bikes and
for people walking on the sidewalk.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr.Balling submitted the Manager's Report for March 2003. Trustee Braiman requested information on the reason
some items had remained on the Public Utilities Construction report for extended amounts of time.
Mr.Balling reported that the reserve for capitol replacement fund can be partially restored at 50%of the budgeted
amount. The Squad car budget can be fully restored. The total transfer will be in the amount of$318,036.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn to approve the restoration of funds in the amount of$318,036.
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO.2003-27—Honoring Chief Leo McCann
President Hartstein presented Chief Leo McCann with a resolution outlining his distinguished career and
achievements in Buffalo Grove. Moved by Johnson,seconded by Trilling to approve the resolution. Upon voice
vote motion declared carried.The Board congratulated him on his many years of service to Buffalo Grove.
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARD
Burton Showers,president of the Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution,presented Chief McCann
with the Law Enforcement Commendation Metal for his service with distinction and devotion to the community.
Other distinguished recipients were also in attendance.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience;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 Deputy Village Clerk then
read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Trilling to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE No.2003-29,Amending Title 10
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2003-29,an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code to codify Two-Way Stop Signs placed at Corporate Grove Drive at Asbury Drive and Corporate
Grove Drive at Barclay Blvd.
ORDINANCE NO.2003-30,Disposal of Village Property
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2003-30,an ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus Village personal
property.
RESOLUTION NO.2003-28,Fixed Asset and Capital Equipment Capitalization Policy
Motion to approve Resolution No.2003-28,a resolution amending the Village of Buffalo Grove Fixed Asset and
Capital Equipment Capitalization Policy.
UNIFORM RENTAL CONTRACT—Award of Bid
Motion to award the bid for Uniform Rental Contract.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2003-31—Rules of Public Hearing
Mr.Raysa presented the ordinance,details of which can be found in Mr.Brimm's ordinance Overview. Moved by
Johnson seconded by Berman to approve Ordinance No.2003-31,An Ordinance Adopting Rules for Public
Hearings.
AYES: 6-Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE No.2003-32—Zoning Fees,Waiver of Fees
Assistant Village Manager William Brimm presented the ordinance,details of which can be found in his ordinance
Overview. The proposed ordinance establishes a fee structure that will offset the costs for the hearing and review
processes and will provide for a fee waiver in some cases. It also will provide for an escrow to offset direct
expenses incurred by the Village to process a petition and recover costs.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to approve Ordinance No. 2003-32,an ordinance Adding Chapter 3.06,
Zoning Fees and Amending Chapter 3.04,Waiver of Fees of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Trustee Berman clarified that the purpose of this ordinance is to recover costs not to collect revenue.
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2003-33—Revised Appearance Plan
Assistant Village Manager Ghida Neukirch addressed the Board concerning the proposed Appearance Plan. It is
intended to serve as a guide to property owners,developers,staff and officials as it sets standards to evaluate
improvements in the village.It will be used in conjunction with the Zoning and Development ordinances and the
sign code. It establishes an Appearance Review Team that will offer a final recommendation to the appropriate
Board or Commission.
Trustees Braiman and Trilling requested that the Plan set minimum standards for projects coming before the Board.
Moved by.Glover,seconded by Johnson to approve Ordinance No.2003-33,An Ordinance Repealing
Appearance Plan as set forth in Exhibit A with the modifications mentioned by the Board.
Trustee Berman cautioned that with setting minimum standards,it could foreclose flexibility allowing innovation.
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2003-34—Liquor Controls
Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson to approve Ordinance No.2003-34,Amending Chapter 5.20,Class B
Liquor Controls,North Garden Restaurant. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to move to Executive Meeting for the purpose of Collective Bargaining and
Personnel. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved To Executive Meeting from 8:30 P.M.to 9:40 P.M.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Johnson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Jan lson,Deputy Village Clerk
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APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF ,2003.
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