2003-05-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11363
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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,MAY 5,2003
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:33 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
and Trilling.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant
Village Manager/Finance Director;Ghida Neukirch,Assistant Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance
Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Phil Versten,Information Manager;Stacey Kelley,Assistant
to the Village Manager;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Greg Summers,Assistant Village Planner;Fire Chief Sashko;
and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the April 21,2003 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#981
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#981. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to approve Warrant#981 in the
amount of $1,635,768.75 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hartstein congratulated the Park District on another successful Senior Expo that was recently hosted at
the Schwaben Center.
President Hartstein also congratulated the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band on another outstanding performance
yesterday.
President Hartstein commended the Youth Commission on the successful Eskape with the Police event that they
hosted yesterday.
President Hartstein noted that the American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held on June 13-14,2003 at
Buffalo Grove High School,and urged all residents to support this event in any way they can.
President Hartstein reported on his recent trip to Springfield to participate in the IML Legislative Day,summarizing
meetings that he attended and presenting an update on various pending bills.
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COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
President Hartstein made the following appointments to Village Commissions,with all terms to expire 4/30/04:
Arts Commission— Bonnie Gold,Sandy Greenberg,Barbara Herman,Robyn Kove,Gayle Pervos,Linda
Rosen(Chairman),Lynne Schneider,Ilene Strauss,Michele Taxe,Fred Weissman
Board of Fire&Police—Robert Anderson,Gregory Jackson(Chairman)Ernest Karge,Kelvin Lane,Brian Rubin
Board of Health- Harry Goldberg,Mark Hess(Chairman),Mary Jo Jasinski,Joan Kuffel,Brian Smart,
Gary Stone,Byron Wigodner
Commission on Residents with Disabilities- Marla Chorney,Dennis Dumrauf,Susan Gottlieb,Deborah
Holm,Richard Kahen(Chairman),Dean Klassman,David Morton,Kenneth Slaw,
Beverly Sussman,Debbie Verson,Mark Weiner
Electrical Commission Greg Buss,Jr.,Harold Kabb,Wayne Kowalski,George Laegeler,John Mackey
Community Blood Donor— Tom Bozek,Paige Donnelly(Chairman),Arlete Johnson,Kelly Lerman,Doug
Pitchford,Elena Scott
E.S.D.A. - David Morton,Paul Soucy(Coordinator),Paul Zucker
Plan Commission—Denice Bocek,Susan Kenski-Sroka,Zill Khan,Lester Ottenheimer(Chairman),Michael
Samuels,Eric Smith,Barry Stark,Howard Teplinski
Police Pension Board— Jeffrey Feld,Robert Greenberg
Youth Commission—Jonathan Attenberg,Marah Attenberg,Scott Cutler,Breck Fresen,Sloan Frost(Chairman)
Colleen Hackett,Allison Kahen,Jennifer Kotzin,Rebecca Kotzin-Gustafson,David
Levinson,Lisa Mallinger,Danielle Parillo
Zoning Board of Appeals—Lisa Dunn,Bruce Entman(Chairman),Jeffrey Horwitz,Sara Stolberg,Scott Lesser,
Steven Sandler,Louis Windecker
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
TRUSTEE LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
President Hartstein made the following Trustee Liaison/Portfolio assignments:
Trustee Braiman- ZBA,Board of Health,Blood Donor,Legislative Portfolio
Trustee Glover- Board of Health,BG Days,Disabilities,Schools,Economic Development Portfolio
Trustee Berman- Plan,Blood Donor,Arts,Scholarship,Transportation Portfolio
Trustee Johnson- ZBA,Finance Committee,Cable,Scholarship,Youth,Public Safety Portfolio
Trustee Kahn- Disabilities,Youth,Libraries,Cultural Portfolio
Trustee Trilling- Plan,Arts,Cable,Parks,Personnel Portfolio
RESOLUTION#2003-29—RTA BOARD
Trustee Berman reviewed the proposed resolution that would oppose the possible reconfiguration of the RTA Board
by the State Legislature.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#2003-29,opposing a proposal to shift certain RTA
Board appointments away from Collar Counties and Suburbs. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
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TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Berman stated that comments regarding the CATS Regional Transportation Plan may still be submitted
through May 9,2003;further information is available on the Village website,and he urged anyone interested in
transportation to submit their comments by the above date.
Trustee Berman reported that an e-mail was received today noting that the efforts of the Village to remediate the
flooding on Gregg Lane were successful,and that the area had experienced no flooding problems during the recent
severe storms. Trustee Berman shared the appreciation of the resident to Mr.Boysen and the Engineering
Department.
Trustee Berman presented an update on a resolution recently passed that urged the Federal Railroad Administration
to approve the Wayside Horn System as an alternative to the mandatory whistle blowing. Mr.Brimm also shared
information that he has received to date on this issue.
Trustee Kahn reported that Vernon Township has agreed to share its Lending Closet for Medical Equipment with
all Buffalo Grove residents in exchange for item donation to the Closet. This notion was proposed by the
Commission for Residents with Disabilities;Trustee Kahn shared the ways of getting in touch with the facility to
either borrow or donate equipment.
Trustee Kahn thanked Trustee Berman for his tireless efforts to improve the regional transportation infrastructure
and transportation systems;his dedication to improving transportation for all residents is much appreciated.
RECYCLING PROGRAM
Mr.Brimm reported on the new recycling program currently being rolled out in the Village,with nearly 12,000 of
the new toters being deployed to residences.
Mr.Brimm noted that virtually the only problems being encountered are in attached single-family homes that have
the smaller single-car garages where the larger toters do not fit. A representative from Waste Management witl be
meeting with Village staff on Wednesday to address the problem. Mr.Brimm contacted the manufacturer of the
toters and found that a smaller size is available.
Trustee Johnson stated that he is disappointed that Waste Management did not communicate a possible problem in
these areas,since they have rolled this program out in other communities and encountered the same problem;he
commended Mr.Brimm for taking the initiative to rectify the situation.
Trustee Glover noted that she wants to be sure that Waste Management provides the smaller toters to the single-
family attached areas;she does not want to see continued use of the bins because of the way the material blows
around.
Trustee Berman also expressed disappointment that Waste Management was not more up front with staff in
communicating a potential problem,and he thanked Mr.Brimm for his efforts and asked that he continue to be sure
that he communicates to Waste Management that the current situation is unacceptable and it is their responsibility to
make the situation right.
YOUTH COMMISSION
Trustee Glover commended the Youth Commission on the successful Eskape With The Police event that they hosted
yesterday;she commended Stacey Kelly for coordinating the event;the participation by the Police Department was
most welcome. The Youth Commission does a wonderful job and the event was very successful and a good time
was had by all.
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DEERFIELD ROAD
Mr.Balling noted that there will be an informational presentation on May 12,2003 on the reconstruction of
Deerfield Road between Weiland Road and Route 83.
Trustee Johnson pointed out that this is a project being performed by the County.
"GREATER BUFFALO GROVE"
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the"Greater Buffalo Grove"initiative to promote the amenities and uniqueness of the
Buffalo Grove area,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item that she prepared;she
referred to a map highlighting the proposed corridors.
Trustee Braiman stated that he does not understand why Buffalo Grove would want to encourage residents to shop
outside of Buffalo Grove. Mrs.Neukirch responded that the aim of this proposal would be to create a marketing
package that would highlight the entire region,rather than stopping at our borders. Trustee Braiman again stated
that he does not believe it is our responsibility to urge people to go outside of the Village to spend their dollars when
we are doing everything we can to increase our own sales tax revenue.
Mr.Balling stated that there is an indirect benefit if the corridor is presented and marketed as a more desirable area.
Trustee Glover agrees with Trustee Braiman;she does not mind the corridor concept,but she has a problem with
promoting business outside the Village;she does not think we are doing justice to our own business community.
Trustee Berman stated that this concept merely recognizes the reality that Wheeling/Arlington Heights/Buffalo
Grove are interspersed along the corridor.
Trustee Johnson believes this is a good proposal;he believes that people should be encouraged to shop within the
Village as much as possible,but this would let them know what is in the area if it is not available in the Village.
Trustee Kahn agrees with Trustees Berman and Johnson;he believes it is a very interesting concept;he believes
anything that can be done to benefit residents is good;he believes that it is well thought out and forward thinking
and he supports the plan.
Trustee Trilling thinks that this is a great new approach.
Further discussion on the pros and cons of this proposal ensued.
PUBLIC HEARING—CY'S CRAB HOUSE
President Hartstein opened the Public Hearing at 8:40 P.M.
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to continue this Public Hearing until May 19,2003. Upon voice vote,the
motion was declared carried.
At 8:41 P.M.,President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing until May 19,2003.
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 Village Clerk then read a brief
synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Trilling to approve the Consent Agenda.
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ORDINANCE NO.2003-35—Sale of Real Estate
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2003-35,directing the sale of real estate located at Busch and Deerfild Parkway.
RESOLUTION NO.2003-30—Parking Lot Lease
Motion to approve Resolution No.2003-30,authorizing the Village of Buffalo Grove and Commonwealth Edison to
amend a parking lot lease.
RESOLUTION NO.2003-31—Twin Creeks Park
Motion to approve Resolution No.2003-31,conveying ownership of the Twin Creeks Park property(401 Aptakisic
Road)to the Buffalo Grove Park District.
FIREFIGHTER'S PENSION FUND—Report of Condition
Motion to approve the Annual Report of Condition—Firefighter's Pension Fund.
POLICE PENSION FUND—Report of Condition
Motion to approve the Annual Report of Condition—Police Pension Fund.
2003 BIKE PATH&PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT- Award of Bid
Motion to approve the award of bid to Schroeder Asphalt Services,Inc.for the 2003 Bike Path&Parking Lot
Improvement Project.
STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE—Award of Contract
Motion to award the contract to Aldridge Electric,Inc.for Street Light Maintenance.
2003 SIDEWALK PROJECT—Award of Bid
Motion to award the bid to Schroeder&Schroeder,Inc.for the 2003 Sidewalk Project.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2003-32—ARLINGTON TOYOTA
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2003-32,approving an Agreement between the
Village of Buffalo Grove and Arlington Automotive Group Inc.,d/b/a/Arlington Toyota for the use of part of the
Metra Station Parking Lot by Arlington Toyota,subject to the additional two supplements on the dais tonight;
�./ details of the proposed resolution are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by
Stacey Kelly.
Mr.Balling briefly explained the concept and reason for this proposal.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#2003-36—WHITE HEN PANTRY
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2003-36,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,Class
D,White Hen Pantry,Inc, 1165 Weiland Road. Upon voice vote,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2003-37—BOARD OF HEALTH
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance#2003-37,amending Chapter 2.24,Board of Health,of
the Municipal Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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TWIN CREEKS PARK
President Hartstein reported that the Park District requested that this item be continued until May 19,2003.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to defer the proposed plan for Twin Creeks Park,401 Aptakisic Road,
Special Use in the R-1 District,to the May 19,2003 Regular Meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
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 8:46 P.M.
Janet M.Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF / // ,2003
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Village President
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