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2001-12-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11173 12/3/2001 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,DECEMER 3,2001 CALL TO ORDER President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. Cub Scout Pack 140 from St.Mary's Church presented the colors and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present:President Hartstein;Trustees Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman and Kahn. Trustee Johnson was absent 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,Director of Human Resources;Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance Director;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works; Raymond Rigsby,Superintendent of Public Works;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Greg Summers, Associate Planner;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve the minutes of the November 19,2001 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. WARRANT#947 Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#947. Moved by Glover,seconded by Kahn,to approve Warrant#947 in the amount of $1,003,379.43 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. COMMENDATION President Hartstein read a commendation honoring Palatine Firefighter/Paramedic Matthew Nagy for his act of heroism in rescuing a passenger who was trapped in an automobile in the pond at Villa Verde Drive. State Senator Wendell Jones read a recognition issued by the Illinois State Senate honoring Mr.Nagy. The audience and the Board congratulated Mr.Nagy and thanked him for his concern for the safety of others. DUNDEE ROAD President Hartstein stated that he and Mr.Balling and State Representative Mathias met with Mr.Kos of IDOT last Friday,and conveyed to him concerns that the construction work on Dundee Road be handled in a much more efficient manner than the recent work on Lake Cook Road. 11174 12/3/2001 DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH President Hartstein read a proclamation dedicating December 2001 as Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month in the Village of Buffalo Grove,and urged everyone to make every effort to be sure their driving is unimpaired, especially during the holiday season. YOUTH COMMISSION President Hartstein appointed the following members to the Buffalo Grove Youth Commission: Jason Abrahams, Dennis Depcik,Breck Fressen,Sloane Frost,Colleen Hackett,Jennifer Kotzin,Becky Kotzin-Gustafson,David Levinson,Danielle Parillo and Stefanie Pervos. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. ARTS COMMISSION President Hartstein appointed the following members to the Buffalo Grove Arts Commission: Linda Rosen,Chair, Rebecca Goldberg,Sandy Greenberg,Robyn Kove,Susan Moore,Elizabeth Radtke,Ilene Strauss and Fred Weissman. Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. BLOOD DRIVE President Hartstein urged everyone who is able to participate in the blood drive being held on December 8,2001 from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Alcott School. AT&T In answer to a question from Trustee Glover,Mr.Balling explained the situation regarding the change from excite@home.com and what AT&T is doing to take care of the customers who were on that service. Trustee Glover asked that staff keep on top of this situation and communicate to AT&T that the Village wants to ensure that there is a smooth transition. CIVIC INVOLVEMENT AND RECOGNITION COMMISSION Trustee Kahn noted that a volunteer data base has been created on the Village website which serves as an opportunity for organizations seeking volunteers and contributions as well as those individual that are seeking opportunities to volunteer;some of the types of opportunities available are through schools,churches and athletic organizations. 11175 12/3/2001 SIX MONTH FY 2001-2002 FISCAL UPDATE Mr. Anderson reviewed the six-month FY 2001-2002 revenue and expenditure update,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of November 14,2001;he then answered questions from the Board. CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET Mr. Balling explained the Central Garage budget which is submitted to allow the Board to preview the maintenance costs that will later be distributed to other departments for use in preparing their budgets. ROLLING HILLS SUBDIVISION Mr. Balling noted that staff hopes to bring back a final recommendation on December 17,2001 with regard to the storm sewer that is being replaced at developer expense in the Rolling Hills Subdivision;he presented a status report on the situation. LAKE COUNTY ZBA Mr.Balling noted a notice from the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals of upcoming public hearings for actions on unincorporated lands within the township. When sites are within the comprehensive planning area of the Village, staff carefully reviews those sites. Two applications have been received,one of which requires no action,however, the other piece is on the northeast corner of Pet Lane and Aptakisic. Mr.Pfeil made a presentation regarding the specifics of this particular parcel. Mr. Balling then reviewed the request for re-zoning. Mr.Pfeil will present the Village concerns to the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals next Tuesday. Should the ZBA recommendation continue to push for re-zoning,staff would like to have the Board consider a formal resolution objecting to the re-zoning which would be filed with the Lake County Board. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Berman,to authorize presentation of the Village position as outlined by staff. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. PUBLIC HEARING—TRUTH IN TAXATION ACT President Hartstein called the Public Hearing to order at 8:17 P.M. Mr.Brimm made a presentation regarding the Cook County Truth in Taxation Act,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of November 13,2001. President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from any other public bodies, members of the audience or Trustees; there were none. President Hartstein closed the Public Hearing at 8:22 P.M. ,II 11176 12/3/2001 QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Rob Sherman,resident,asked that staff look into the toll-free number that AT&T promised would be made available to subscribers; his phone bill does not yet show a toll-free phone number. Mrs. Neukirch will investigate and report back to the Board and Mr. Sherman. 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; it was requested that Item XI.,E. be removed from the Consent Agenda. The Village Clerk then read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman to approve the Consent Agenda. li RESOLUTION No.2001-47—Tax Motion to approve Resolution No.2001-47,requesting the County of Lake not to collect the loss in collection on taxable property in the Village of Buffalo Grove. RESOLUTION No.2001-48—Tax Motion to approve Resolution No. 2001-48,requesting the County of Cook not to collect the loss in collection on taxable property in the Village of Buffalo Grove. RESOLUTION No.2001-49—Replacement Tax Motion to approve Resolution No.2001-49,regarding corporate personal property replacement tax distribution- 2001. TOWN CENTER TIF-Annual accounting Motion to approve Town Center Tax Increment Financing District—annual accounting for bond year December 30, 2001 to December 30,2002. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the consent Agenda: AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. aiDINANCE#2001-74—TAX LEVY/COLLECTION Mr. Brimm reviewed the proposed ordinance. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2001-74,an ordinance for the levy and collection of �./ taxes for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of May,2001 and ending on the 30th day of April,2002. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. 11177 12/3/2001 ORDINANCE#2001-75—WHITE HEN PANTRY President Hartstein reviewed the proposed ordinance. Moved by Kahn, seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#2001-75,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls (White Hen Pantry,Inc., 1153 N.Arlington Heights Road). Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 —Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: I —Johnson Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2001-76—STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Mr.Balling reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in the Overview prepared Mr.Kuenkler and dated December 3,2001. Mr.Balling stated that staff recommends that the Village retain its position as a certified community. II' Moved by Berman,seconded by Marienthal,to pass Ordinance#2001-76,an ordinance amending Chapter 13.12 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code concerning stormwater management. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2001-77—VEHICLE STICKER FEES Mr. Anderson made a presentation regarding staff proposal to increase vehicle sticker fees,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of November 28,2001. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2001-77,an ordinance amending Section 10.040.030 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code(Vehicle License). Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. BUFFALO GROVE INVITATIONAL—FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Mr. Sherman explained why he asked that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda;he stated that he would like the Board to consider the merit of postponing approval of this contract until a site is designated. President Hartstein stated that the contract states that the site will be mutually agreeable to both parties, so the Village has control over the specifics of the site. Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to approve the contract between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Amdur Productions for coordination of the Buffalo Grove Invitational—Fine Arts Festival. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn NAYS: 0—None ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. �/ �/ �� I i i ,� i i i i i __ __ 11178 12/3/2001 COVINGTON OFFICE PLAZA Mr. Balling introduced this subject and reviewed the developer's request for Plan Commission approval. Sylvia Vanleveren,head of real estate and corporate facilities for Fifth Third Bank in Chicago,stated that they are here to request approval for a conditional use permit. This permit is necessary in order to build a drive-through facility attached to their full-service banking center. More specifically they are requesting that the Village Board determine that a bank is an appropriate use for this site. Ms. Vanleveren presented a brief history of Fifth Third Bank. v Stan Lieberman reviewed the history of this particular piece of property;he explained the ways that they have attempted to market this property. Jayne Diedrich,Vice President of First Third Bank,detailed the banking and retail strategy and the services offered by First Third Bank,and explained why they believe that their presence in this location is so important to the community. Trustee Braiman stated that one of his concerns is splitting the property into three separate ownerships and three uses;he would like to see something unique on this site. Trustee Berman agrees with Trustee Braiman;he is not sure this is the spot for this use;he is also concerned with splitting off the rear parcel. Trustee Glover also agrees;she believes putting something on the front parcel will render the rear parcel virtually useless; she does not think there is any point in making the planning any poorer than it already is. Mr.Lieberman responded to Board comments. Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to refer Lot 3 of Covington Office Plaza,Dundee Road/Golfview Terrace,Amendment of P.U.D. and Preliminary Plan in the B—3 District for proposed Fifth Third Bank. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 0—None NAYS: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn ABSENT: 1 —Johnson Motion defeated. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 P.M. (. 24- 1-y-‘. . ,i...teja..;e.44.: anet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS y- DAY OF- 0-eCeiy t 2001. ZZLIti //lAt4a , Village President I