2002-01-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11189
1/21/2002
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,JANUARY 21,2002
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 Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson and
Kahn. Trustee Glover was absent.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant
Village Manager/Finance Director;Ghida Sahyouni,Assistant Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance
Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner; Carmen Molinaro,Director of
Golf Operations;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Johnson,to approve the minutes of the January 7,2002 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#950
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#950. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to approve Warrant#950 in the amount
of $2,286,216.50 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
MARTIN LUTHER KING,JR.OBSERVANCE
President Hartstein noted that today's observance of Martin Luther King,Jr.Day has more meaning than ever
following the events of September 11,2001. This day provides an opportunity for each of us to reflect and to focus
on those things that Martin Luther King,Jr. fought for and believed in so strongly. President Hartstein encouraged
members of the community to take time in the days and weeks ahead to talk about tolerance and bigotry,and how
each of us can make a difference in those areas.
CONDOLENCES
On behalf the Board,President Hartstein extended condolences to the family and friends of Dr. David Willard,
former Superintendent of School District 96,and noted that Dr.Willard's years of service to the community will
always be appreciated.
PROCLAMATION—NATIONAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK
President Hartstein read from a proclamation declaring the week of February 10-16,2002 as National Child
Passenger Safety Week,and urged everyone responsible for the welfare of a child to take all necessary steps to
insure that each child is properly secured in an age-appropriate child safety restraint. President Hartstein also urged
state legislators to give further study to the much-debated subject of the need for seat belts in school busses.
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2002 GOALS
President Hartstein outlined the goals of the Village during 2002.
VOTER REGISTRATION
President Hartstein reminded everyone that February 19,2002 is the last date to register to vote in the Primary
Election on March 19,2002.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
�•/ Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for December,2001;there were no questions on same.
CATS
Mr.Balling reviewed staff recommendation to continue in CATS(Chicago Area Transportation Study)as a member
of both the Northwest CATS Council of Mayors and the Lake County Council of Mayors for the next ten years;
details of this recommendation are contained in Mr.Boysen's memo to him of January 8,2002.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Johnson,to concur with Mr.Balling's recommendation. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC HEARING—FY 2002 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE—GOLF COURSES
President Hartstein called the Public Hearing to order at 7:46 P.M.
Mr. Anderson made a brief presentation regarding the FY 2002 Appropriation Ordinance for the Buffalo Grove and
Arboretum Golf Courses,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of January 15,2002.
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from other public bodies,members of the audience or
Trustees;there were none.
President Hartstein adjourned the Public Hearing at 8:50 P.M.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PRESENTATION
On behalf of the entire Buffalo Grove Police Department,Sgt. Steve Balinski presented a check to the Illinois
Special Olympics in the amount of$17,000.00. Sgt.Balinski reported that he attended a meeting this morning
where law enforcement officers throughout the State of Illinois presented a check to the Illinois Special Olympics
for$890,000—the goal for 2002 is$1,000,000.
Kevin Radelet,representing the Illinois Special Olympics,stated that he is honored to be at this meeting and proud
to be a resident of Buffalo Grove,and very proud of what law enforcement does for the Special Olympic
organization. Mr.Radelet presented a token of appreciation to the Village and thanked the Board,the staff,the
Police Department and particularly Sgt.Balinski for the tireless amount of work put in for the benefit of Special
Olympics.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none.
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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 Berman seconded by Braiman,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE NO.2002-4—Board of Fire&Police Commissioners
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2002-4,Amending Chapter 2.28,Board of Fire&Police Commissioners of the
Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
RESOLUTION NO.2002-2—Commending Officer Nelson Lampert
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2002-2.Commending Officer Nelson Lampert for service to the Village of
Buffalo Grove.
VETERINARY SPECIALTY CLINIC—Certificate of Initial Acceptance&Approval
Motion to approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval for the Veterinary Specialty Clinic.
HUGS FOR SAMMY FOUNDATION-Raffle license
Motion to approve the fee waiver for raffle license for Hugs for Sammy Foundation.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows of the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2002-5 —VILLAGE MANAGER SALARY
President Hartstein extended thanks to Mr.Balling for his outstanding service to our own community as well as to
the entire area.
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2001-5,an ordinance establishing the annual salary
for the Village Manager. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2002-6—GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Mr.Balling and Mr.Brimm reported what was done with regard to the refunding of certain bonds,details of which
are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr. Brimm.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2001-6,an ordinance providing for the issuance of
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Refunding Bonds,Series 2002-A,of the Village of Buffalo Grove,Lake and
Cook Counties,Illinois and providing for the levy and collection of a Direct Annual Tax for the payment of the
principal and interest on said Bonds:
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Trustee Berman thanked Mr.Brimm,Mr.Balling and staff for the outstanding work that they do in fiscal matters for
the Village.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
SCAVENGER SERVICE CONTRACT
Mr.Balling stated that this item is being deferred until the February 4,2002 Regular Meeting.
RESOLUTION#2002-3—CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr.Anderson made a presentation regarding the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2002-2003 through FY 2006-
2007,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of January 17,2002.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to pass Resolution#2002-3,approving the Village of Buffalo Grove Capital
Improvement Plan for FY 2002-2003 through FY 2006-2007.
Trustee Berman commended Mr. Anderson for pulling together the requested information in a short period of time.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2002-4 -GOLF COURSE MARKETING
Mr.Molinaro summarized the method used to arrive at the recommendation being presented by staff,details of
which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of January 15,2002.
Mert Silbar,president of Merton G. Silbar Public Relations,presented a brief history of their firm.
Dave Silbar reviewed the marketing program proposed for the Arboretum and Buffalo Grove Golf Courses.
Staff proceeded to answer questions from the Board.
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2001-4,approving staff recommendation as presented in
Mr.Molinaro's memo to Mr.Balling of January 15,2002 approving a Professional Service Agreement for the
Marketing and Public Relations Services for the Buffalo Grove and Arboretum Golf Courses. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
GOLF LEARNING CENTER
Mr.Rylko made a presentation to the Board concerning the request of the Park District,details of which are
contained in his letter to Mr.Balling of December 21,2001.
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After Board discussion, it was moved by Trustee Braiman and seconded by Johnson to refer the proposed
amendment of special use to allow year-round use of the dome(Golf Learning Center), 801 McHenry Road,Busch
Grove Community Park to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
• NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
ARBORETUM CLUBHOUSE SHELL BID PACKAGE
Mr. Brimm reviewed staff request for authorization to bid the shell components for the Arboretum Golf Course,
details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of January 16,2002.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman to authorize Clubhouse Shell Bid Package for the Arboretum Golf Course.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
ARBORETUM CLUBHOUSE—INTERIOR DESIGN
Mr. Brimm reviewed the recommended interiors for the Arboretum Clubhouse,details of which are contained in his
memo to Mr.Balling of January 16,2002. Representatives of Sente&Rubel presented samples of the interior
design,and answered questions from the Board.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to concur with the design selections and authorize the design team to
proceed with the Arboretum Golf Course Clubhouse Interior Design. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 P.M.
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Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS ! DAY OF ,2002
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