2003-05-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11369
5/19/2003
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 19,2003
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;Art Malinowski,Human Resources
Director;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Greg Summers,Assistant Village Planner;Richard Kuenkler,Village
Engineer; Raymond Rigsby,Superintendent of Public Works;Fire Chief Sashko;Police Chief Balinski;and Joseph
Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the May 5,2003 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#982
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#982. Moved by Trilling,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#982 in the amount
of $3,836,454.82 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 read a proclamation declaring the week of May 18-24,2003 as National Public Works Week,
and urged all residents to recognize the contributions that Public Works personnel make every day to insure our
health,safety,comfort and quality of life.
President Hartstein read a proclamation declaring the week of May 18-24,2003 as Buckle Up Buffalo Grove Week
and urged residents to support the efforts of enforcement agencies to increase compliance with occupant protection
laws.
President Hartstein reported that he and several other representatives from the Village recently attended a luncheon
where special recognition was given to our Village Manager,William Balling,by IAMA as he was honored as the
Manager of the Year by this statewide organization. Mr.Balling was congratulated by the audience and the Board.
President Hartstein noted Twin Groves Middle School was recognized by SWANCC again for their efforts in
recycling,and he congratulated the students for this distinction,which they have also received in the past.
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President Hartstein noted that several programs have been taped to be shown on Channel 6 featuring information on
the Relay for Life hosted by both Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High Schools,the Buffalo Grove Fine Arts
Festival to be held in July,and the Buffalo Grove Days festival to be held over Labor Day weekend. A special
program was also prepared to acquaint senior citizens with some of the programs that are available through the
Townships and other agencies relating to helping seniors control costs.
President Hartstein urged the community to attend the Memorial Day Observance on Monday,May 26,2003 at
11:00 A.M.at the Knopf Cemetery on Arlington Heights Road.
President Hartstein commended the Police Department for another successful Bike Rodeo held this past weekend.
TRANSPORTATION
Trustee Berman presented an update on the Route 22 improvement project. President Hartstein also reported on
meetings that he has had with appropriate parties concerning this project.
CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY
Trustee Berman reported on his recent graduation from the Citizen's Police Academy;he presented a brief
background on the academy;he thanked all the members of the Police Department involved in conducting this
outstanding program,and urged any citizens with an interest in law enforcement to take advantage of this
worthwhile experience.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Trustee Berman reminded residents that this year's Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society
will be held at Buffalo Grove High School on June 13-14,2003;he provided information on ways to get involved in
this important event. Both Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High School students are involved in planning this event.
Trustee Berman urged residents to form teams to participate in and support this cause,and he noted that further
information may be found on Channel 6 and the Village of Buffalo Grove website.
NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE
Trustee Braiman reported that he had attended the last NWMC meeting,noting that the Conference will now have a
website to enable members in research of various topics,and also noting that the slate of officers for the upcoming
years includes President Hartstein as the Vice President of the Conference.
POLICE CHIEF
Mr.Balling reviewed the process of selecting a new Police Chief to succeed retiring Chief Leo McCann,with that
process leading to the final selection of Deputy Chief Steven Balinski.
Mr.Balling asked Deputy Chief Balinski and his wife,Karen,to come forward. Mr.Balling then administered the
oath of office installing Police Chief Balinski.
President Hartstein congratulated the new Chief of Police on behalf of the Village Board and the entire community;
he noted that the Village has been very proud of Chief Balinski's service to date,and he is confident that Chief
Balinski will continue that same level of outstanding service as he leads one of the finest Departments in the State of
Illinois and the United States. Chief Balinski was heartily congratulated by the audience and the Board.
Chief Balinski spoke of the honor and privilege it is to be selected as the Chief of Police of the finest police
organization in the State of Illinois,and possibly the entire country;he pledged to continue to provide the vision of
delivering the highest qualify of police service to every citizen of the community with integrity,respect,and equality
of justice;he thanked the Village Board and the staff for their belief in him;he thanked his family,friends and
associates for their support. Chief Balinski pledged that the men and women of the Buffalo Grove Police
Department will continue to support the elected officials,the staff and community leaders in making the Village of
Buffalo Grove a very safe place to live,work and raise a family.
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MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of April,2003;there were no questions
regarding the report.
AMVETS BUFFALO GROVE POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Chief Balinski introduced Tony Altieri of Amvets Post 66 to present the awards.
Commander Altieri of Post 66 in Wheeling,and also Senior Vice Commander of the State of Illinois,noted that he
is present on behalf of Emmerich Post 255,as theyhad another commitment this evening;he thanked the members
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of the Police Department for their assistance in selecting the recipients for these awards.
Commander Altieri noted that the Police Officer of the Year for 2002 award is presented to Officer James Harris;he
read a biography of Officer Harris' career and presented a plaque to him.
Commander Altieri noted that the Police Department Special Commendation Award for 2002 is presented to Officer
Christy Bourbonnais;he read a biography of Officer Bourbonnais'career and presented a plaque to her.
Both recipients were congratulated by the audience and the Board. Chief Balinski thanked Amvets Post 255 for
their efforts in presenting these awards each year.
DUI ENFORCEMENT CLUB AWARDS
Chief Balinski introduced Dwight Lockwood of IDOT to present the awards.
Mr.Lockwood thanked the Village for the privilege of being present to recognize the outstanding work of the
Buffalo Grove Police Department. Mr.Lockwood asked Corporal Bethge,Officers Goldstein,Halverson,Paul and
Sepot to come forward. Each of these officers has qualified for the DUI Club award for the past year;as a group
they arrested and changed over 280 impaired drivers. Mr.Lockwood presented each officer a pin and a certificate
1 commemorating his exemplary performance in removing impaired drivers from the highways.
PUBLIC HEARING—CY'S CRAB HOUSE
President Hartstein opened the Public Hearing at 8:12 P.M.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to continue this Public Hearing until June 2,2003. Upon voice vote,the
motion was declared carried.
At 8:13 P.M.,President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing until June 2,2003.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience
Jim Briskin,515 St.Mary's,asked about the upkeep of the empty Amoco station on Lake Cook Road;he stated that
it is beginning to look like an eyesore now that the grass and weeds are beginning to grow. Mr.Balling responded,
�./ stating that the maintenance of the property is the responsibility of the owner,and that staff will be contacting the
owner to ensure that the property is maintained.
Mr.Briskin questioned the method of choosing the streets that will incur maintenance each year;Mr.Balling
responded and explained how the street maintenance schedule is determined.
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.
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Moved by Trilling,seconded by Berman to approve the Consent Agenda
ORDINANCE No.2003-38—Stop Signs
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2003-38,amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code
updating various stop sign locations along Prairie Road.
ORDINANCE No.2003-39—Twin Creeks Park Site
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2003-39,an ordinance graanting an easement over Twin Creeks Park Site.
RESOLUTION No.2003-33—SWANCC
Motion to approve Resolution No.2003-33,appointing a Director and Alternate Director to the Solid Waste Agency
of Northern Cook County(SWANCC)
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
1097 MILL CREEK DRIVE
Mr.Balling briefly reported on the performance of the drainage swale at 1097 Mill Creek Drive,details of which are
contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Kuenkler..
Robert Penelle, 1066 Crofton Lane,distributed photographs depicting his property after a rainfall;he stated that
water ponds on his property just as it has since 1994.
Review of the situation by the Board followed.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Braiman,to have staff take all necessary steps to cause the removal of the drain
line extension and the downspout and building sump pump discharge on the Padgett property at 1097 Mill Creek
Drive with all due speed,and to work with Mr.Penelle in terms of permitting any grading he wants to do on his
property to facilitate the flow of the swale.
Trustee Berman stated that it is important that the Village continue to monitor this situation and that we work closely
with the Padgetts as well as the Penelles;the Board must get follow up information on the conditions that are
presented in the swale and on the Penelle property after the disconnect,even before the regrading,so that there is a
better understanding of what took place and how better to evaluate these situations in the future.
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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Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman to bring this matter back for further review sometime in the fall,perhaps
the October 6,2003 Regular Meeting. 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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NORTH VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AREA
John Green,Groundwork Architects,Planners&Engineers,representing Jacobs Homes,made a presentation to the
Board requesting Plan Commission referral for the proposed North Village Development Area at Aptakisic,Prairie
and Weiland Roads,annexation and zoning concerning a mixed-use development. Details of Mr.Green's
presentation are found in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Trustee Johnson stated that he previously represented one of the property owners,the Aldriches,however,that is no
�./ longer the case. Trustee Johnson stated that the Village definitely needs the Weiland Road extension;he wants to
see that this area is developed in the best way possible;there is a lot on this proposal and he is concerned that this
parcel can hold everything proposed;there would be a large amount of traffic added to an already burdened area;he
believes there may be too much senior housing;he would like to see the commercial proposed;he believes there is
too much multi-family;he would like to eliminate some density for more green space;he thinks the concept might
be a little too vague at this point;he is concerned with Plan Commission referral at this time.
Trustee Kahn echoes many of Trustee Johnson's comments,but he believes it is a wonderfully ambitious plan and
very intriguing.Trustee Kahn's concerns deal with the challenge of attracting retailers for the long run,the overall
density,increased traffic,and he is not yet sure if this is ready for Plan Commission referral.
Trustee Berman stated that,if not executed properly,this could be a disaster,but he believes that there is a lot to like
in concept and theory;he sees that the plan as trading off density in exchange for other elements of the plan without
many details;he shares the concerns about the viability of the senior housing;we need realistic specialty commercial
but he does not see any details in the plan of the quality of the retail envisioned. Mr.Green stated that they do have
contractual control over the core development area. Trustee Berman has a concern with proceeding with the plan if
it is not a package deal and all ready to go together;he is concerned with deferring the commercial and the roadway
parcels and allowing the developer to go forward with the high-density townhouse development;he stated that he
will not support the proposal if it involves only the core development.
Trustee Braiman shares many of the concerns mentioned,but he does not have a problem referring the proposal,
however,he definitely wants to see the whole parcel as one entire unit;he wants to reduce the density of the
townhomes and the multi-family;he likes the idea of the cluster detached;he likes the idea of the commercial being
centered.
Trustee Glover agrees with Trustee Braiman;her approval is subject to the entire parcel being developed or under
the control of the developer.
Mr. Green stated that the reason they are asking for referral is because they want to begin the dialogue to create the
tool that defines the entire program;they are aware that this will be a long process. Mr.Green stated that they will
not let the Village down,and if this proposal is approved,it will be the focus of the development team for the
several years that it takes to come to fruition.
Trustee Trilling thanked the developer for bringing this proposal to the Village;he believes that it is a wonderful
project;he believes the commercial area needs to be defined.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to refer the proposed North Village Development Area—
�./ Aptakisic/Prairie/Weiland Road,annexation and zoning concerning a mixed-use development,with the request that
the Plan Commission liaisons keep contact with the entire Board on the progress of this project.
Trustee Berman stated that he wants the developer to begin working with the school districts right away.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 1—Johnson
Motion declared carried.
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TWIN CREEKS PARK
Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to refer the proposed plan for Twin Creeks Park,401 Aptakisic Road,
Special Use in the R-1 District,to the Plan Commission for review.
Trustee Johnson asked that the Park District to maximize the green space to the greatest extent possible;he
suggested that the park district building might be placed on the other side;he has a major concern with cars turning
east off of Aptakisic,and he suggested that possibly people could park at the existing water station south of this
property and walk from there.
Trustee Braiman agreed with Trustee Johnson with regard to the building;he also has a concern with the safety town
structures being maintained and aesthetically attractive,and he suggested perhaps that those structures be brought
inside when they are not in use.
A resident stated that she does not see any value in Safety Town and would prefer to preserve the green space;Mr.
Green responded to her concern.
Trustee Berman and Trustee Johnson explained that this property belongs to the Park District and the Village may
not tell the Park District what they can and cannot do with their property;any concerns with the plan should be
directed to the Park District.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Glover,to move to Executive Meeting for the purpose of discussing the 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 9:39 P.M. until 10:30 P.M.
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 10:30 P.M.
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Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
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APPROVED BY ME THIS O DAY OF ,2003
Village President