2003-07-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11387
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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,JULY 7,2003
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
and Trilling.
Also present were: Ghida Neukirch,Assistant Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,
Assistant Village Manager/Finance Director;Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance Director;Art Malinowski,Human
Resources Director;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Greg Summers,
Assistant Village Planner;and Joe Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to approve the minutes of the June 16,2003 Regular Meeting.Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#985
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#985. Moved by Kahn,seconded by Johnson,to approve Warrant#985 in the amount of
$3,193,624.75 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.
4TH of JULY CELEBRATION
President Hartstein commended the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band for a tremendous performance in order to make
for a special evening at the Rotary Village Green last Friday. President Hartstein also thanked Hamilton Partners,
the sole sponsor,for the superb fireworks display,and he noted that he has received more accolades on the fireworks
this year than ever before.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
President Hartstein appointed Susan Mann to the Arts Commission. Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to
concur with President Hartstein's appointment. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein appointed Perri Kofkin and Lonnie Pervos to the Youth Commission. Moved by Braiman,
seconded by Trilling,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
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TRUSTEE GLOVER
Trustee Glover reported that she is happy to back in Buffalo Grove after her trip to Australia and New Zealand,and
President Hartstin noted that her presence was missed and welcomed her back.
BLOOD DRIVE
Trustee Kahn reported on the Blood Drive recently held at the Alcott Center;he noted that the next Blood Drive will
be held on Saturday,August 30,2003,and he urged residents to mark that date and donate at that time.
BUFFALO GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL
Trustee Trilling noted that the second annual Buffalo Grove Arts Festival will take place on July 26-27,2003 as he
read a promotional announcement for the event. President Hartstein noted that Channel 6 has a program featuring
some of the artists.
PANELLI PROPERTY
Trustee Braiman asked staff to follow up on the issue of the Panelli property to see what has been done;he would
like to have an update on the situation. Mrs.Neukirch stated that staff will present a report to the Board.
POWER OUTAGES
President Hartstein noted the many power outages that were experienced this weekend. Mrs.Neukirch presented an
update with the information that has been provided to staff;the power is back on at this time,but she recommended
that residents call ComEd if they experienced significant losses.
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 Braiman seconded by Johnson,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE No.2003-49—Emergency Access Lanes
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2003-49,providing for emergency access lanes for Le Parc Condominiums.
ORDINANACE No.2003-50—Sign Code variance
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2003-50,granting a variance to Sign Code,Section 14.40.145 pertaining to off-
premises signs,for the purpose of installing an off-premises ground sign at 345 w.Dundee Road(southwest corner
of Dundee Road.
ORDINANCE No.2003-51—Sign Code variance
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2003-51,granting a variance to Sign Code,Section 14.20.030,pertaining to
Business Districts;Section 14.20.080,pertaining to wall signs;and Section 14.40.025,pertaining to changeable
copy signs for Shell Oil company,50 W.Lake Cook Road.
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BUFFALO GROVE GOLF CLUB &AUBORETUM GOLF COURSE AUDIT
Motion to accept the Fiscal Year 2002 Audit for the Buffalo Grove Golf Club and Arboretum Golf Course.
SANITARY &STORM SEWER TELEVISING PROJECT—Authorization to Bid
Motion to authorize to bid the 2003 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Televising 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.
COMMONWEALTH EDISON
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed the proposed agreement with Commonwealth Edison concerning vegetation management
practices.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to pass Resolution#2003-36,approving an agreement with the
Commonwealth Edison Company concernig vegetation management practices.
Lengthy discussion followed with regard to certain points and verbiage in the agreement
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to defer action on the proposed agreement until staff is able to work
further with ComEd on the document. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
936 BETTY DRIVE
Nicholas Niminski,owner of the property at 936 Betty Drive,reviewed his request for rezoning for two single-
family homes;he noted the hardship of paying taxes on the vacant property.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to remove the motion from the table. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
The original motion remains on table,where it was moved by Johnson and seconded by Trilling to refer the
proposed rezoning and Preliminary Plan approval for two single-family homes,936 Betty Drive,to the Plan
Commission for review.
Trustee Johnson agrees that the frontage on Dundee Road is already B-1 or B-3,and as much as he hesitates to take
property out of a business zone,he believes this property is one of the few in the Village where it is appropriate to
do so,and he believes that it is appropriate to rezone this to residential use.
In response to a question from Trustee Glover,Mr.Niminski stated that he has contacted the other property owner,
and they are not interested in purchasing the property.
Trustee Braiman disagrees;he believes this can be developed commercially if we look at the entire picture;he
believes it is critical to economic development in the area;he will vote against the referral.
Mr.Niminski stated that the home on Betty Drive has been vacant for three years.
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After discussion,it was moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to defer action on this issue until the property at
313 Dundee Road is discussed. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
313 DUNDEE ROAD
Dr.Mel Heimlich,optometrist,briefly described his request,stating that they are trying to maximize the amount of
space in one parcel;there will not be high traffic or noise or late hours;he noted that he has been in Buffalo Grove
since 1977.
John Pallson,architect,made a presentation to the Board,referring to the Concept Plan.
After lengthy discussion it was suggested that everyone involved in this proposal and the parcel at 936 Betty Drive,
sit down and try to put together a better plan for everyone.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to refer the proposed medical office building,313 Dundee Road,approval of
a Preliminary Plan in the B-1 District as presented to the Board tonight to the Plan Commission for review.
It was pointed out that the Board wants to see both of these items on the Plan Commission Agenda at the same time.
Upon voice vote,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried
936 BETTY DRIVE
The Board then returned to the prior motion,which is the referral of the matter for Preliminary Plan and Rezoning of
936 Betty Drive,to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4—Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 2—Braiman,Glover
Motion declared carried.
Mr.Niminski asked what the result would be if there is not an agreement reached between the two parties. President
Hartstein stated that question cannot be answered at this time.
EXXON MOBIL
Wendy Brechman,WD Partners,representing Exxon Mobil,made a presentation to the Board with regard to the
proposal for the northeast corner of Route 83 and Arlington Heights Road,details of which are contained in the
Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
During Board discussion,it was suggested that the car wash might not be in the best location,and also that the
entrance to Spoerlein Commons could be better located. The Board does think this is a good plan. Mr.Pfeil will
provide Plan Commissioners with the minutes from when this issue was previously discussed.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to refer the Exxon Mobil, 1248 McHenry Road/1250 Arlington Heights
Road,approval of a Preliminary Plan in the B-3 Planned Business Center District,including rezoning of one parcel
to the B-3 District,for construction of a new convenience store,gas station and car wash,to the Plan Commission
for review,pursuant to the items presented to the Board tonight. 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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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 P.M.
M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS(2) DAY OF ,2003
Village President