2002-02-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11194
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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,FEBRUARY 4,2002
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,
Johnson and Kahn.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Sahyouni, Assistant
Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Gregory
Boysen,Director of Public Works;Raymond Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works;Richard Kuenkler,Village
Engineer;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Greg Summers,Associate Planner;Carmen Molinaro,Director of Golf
Operations;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Braiman,to approve the minutes of the January 21,2002 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#951
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#951. Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to approve Warrant#951 in the amount
of $1,318,727.90 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
MARCH 19,2002 ELECTION
President Hartstein noted the upcoming March 19,2002 Primary Election and reviewed some of the local referenda
that will be on the ballot. The Village Clerk reviewed important dates with regard to the Primary Election,and
urged everyone to be sure that they are registered to vote;she also noted that election judges are desperately needed
in both counties.
WELCOME
On behalf of the Board,President Hartstein welcomed Trustee Glover and guest back from Antarctica.
FUTURE AGENDA
Mr.Balling noted that,because of the President's Day Holiday on February 18,2002,the next meeting of the
Village Board will take place on Tuesday,February 19,2002. There will also be a Committee of the Whole
Meeting on Monday,February 25,2002.
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GOLDEN BISON
President Hartstein noted that the Golden Bison Award is usually given to local businesses that distinguish
themselves by their contributions to the community. Tonight,the Golden Bison Award is being given to the Buffalo
Grove Chamber of Commerce on their 30th anniversary for their many contributions to the Village. President
Hartstein provided a brief history of the Chamber,and then presented the Golden Bison Award to the representatives
from the Chamber.
PUBLIC HEARING—FY 2002 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE—GOLF COURSES
President Hartstein called the Public Hearing to order at 7:42 P.M.
Mr.Anderson stated that there are no further reports,and briefly explained the purpose of the Public Hearing and the
Appropriation Ordinance,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview dated
February 4,2002.
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from other public bodies,members of the audience or
Trustees;there were none.
At 7:44 P.M.,President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing until later on in the meeting.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE E C
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 Berman,seconded by Glover,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE NO.2002-7—Sign Code variance,Siemen's
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2002-7,granting a variance to Sign Code, 14.20.130,pertaining to directional
signs for Siemen's Building Technologies,887 Deerfield Parkway,to relocate the existing directional sign that
exceeds twelve square feet from the East driveway entrance to the West driveway entrance.
CHEVY CHASE BUSINESS PARK WEST,BUILDING NO.4—Initial Acceptance&Approval
Motion to approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance&Approval for Chevy Chase Business Park West,Building
No.4.
LONG GROVE CONFECTIONERY—Initial Acceptance&Approval
Motion to approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance&Approval for Long Grove Confectionery.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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WELCOME
On behalf the Board,President Hartstein welcomed Boy Scout Troop 43 from Kilmer School as part of tonight's
audience.
ORDINANCE#2002-8—FREMONT WAY
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2002-8,amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code,(designation of No Parking on the north and south curbline of Fremont Way,from Arlington
Heights Road between Bristol Lane and Fremont Way). Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2002-9—GOLF COURSE FUNDS
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2002-9,establishing authorization of appropriations
for the Village of Buffalo Grove Golf Club and Arboretum Golf Course Funds for the period January 1,2002
through December 31,2002.
President Hartstein adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:48 P.M.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2002-10—NOAH'S LANDING
Paul Shadle,representing Jacobs Homes,presented an overview of the Plan Commission recommendation and the
developer's request of the Board tonight. Details of Mr.Shadle's presentation are contained in the Village Board
Meeting Agenda Item Overview dated February 4,2002. For the record,Mr. Shadle stated that they believe the
project meets the general objectives and general standards for planned development set forth in the Village
ordinance. Mr. Shadle noted that Mr. Kuenkler has reviewed the engineering plan and concluded that it is
acceptable. Mr. Shadle also noted that they would conform with all Village ordinances.
In response to Mr.Shadle,Mr. Balling stated that the request of the developer to post a Letter of Credit rather than
cash for street lights and parkway trees should not present a problem.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2002-10,approving rezoning to the R-8 District and a
Planned Unit Development(P.U.D.)for the proposed Noah's Landing townhomes by Jacobs Homes on the north
side of IL Route 22 and east of Prairie Road,in accordance with the draft ordinance dated 1/30/02,with a
modification to Paragraph 20.C.regarding the insertion of language for a Letter of Credit rather than cash,said
language to be determined by staff.
In answer to a question from Trustee Kahn,Mr.Balling reviewed the fire department access issue regarding this
property.
Trustee Berman agrees that the plan has come a long way;he believes it could have been done better if the density
were reduced;he wonders why this plan should be approved before some of the details are worked out.
John Green,Groundwork Ltd., addressed the drainage issue,noting that this development will actually be improving
the drainage for surrounding areas; he also briefly addressed the landscaping plan.
Mr. Kuenkler commented on the updated engineering plan.
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Trustee Braiman stated that he had attended most of the workshops,and he appreciates all of the work that has been
done on this plan;he would have liked to see less density,but he is satisfied with the proposal;he confirmed that the
fire response time is still below the averages set.
Trustee Braiman stated that,in the future,he would like staff to look at sprinkler requirements for multi-family
buildings.
Trustee Glover thanked the developer for the work that was done on this plan;she will support the project and
believes that it will be a welcome addition to the Village.
Trustee Braiman amended the motion as follows: "subject to the attachments contained in Trustee packets as well
as to future approval of the Landscaping Plan". Trustee Glover seconded the amendment.
Trustee Berman stated that staff recommends that the motion also be made"subject to approval by staff along with
the developer of a grade transition plan to make the area as attractive as possible using walls,fencing and design
elements." Trustees Braiman and Glover accepted this amendment to the motion.
Trustee Berman also asked that the motion be"subject to full effort by the developer to obtain the necessary
approvals by IDOT for the most effective fire access possible based on what IDOT will allow." Mr. Shadle stated
they will actively pursue the most effective fire access possible. Trustees Braiman and Glover accepted this
amendment to the motion.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2002-5—ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE
Mr.Balling reviewed the pursuit of the Village for an alternate power production source for some of the Village
sites,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Boysen
and dated February 4,2002.
Mr.Raysa stated that he is satisfied with the agreement.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to pass Resolution#2002-5,approving an alternate power production source
for the Village of Buffalo Grove's Buffalo Grove Golf Course,Buffalo Grove Train Station and Buffalo Grove's
Water and Wastewater Pumping Facilities,consistent with the information provided in Trustee packets.
Trustee Berman appreciates the representations contained in the letter of January 17,2002 from Philip O'Connor,
President of AES NewEnergy,and asked that the resolutions in that letter be incorporated into the agreement.
Trustees Johnson and Kahn agreed to this amendment.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2002-6 —WASTE MANAGEMENT
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#2002-6,authorizing the execution of amendments
to the Residential Scavenger Service Contract between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Waste Management-
Northwest,a division of Waste Management of Illinois,Inc.,details of which are contained in Mr.Brimm's memo
to Mr.Balling of January 31,2002. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2002-7—PROGRESSIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to pass Resolution#2002-7,authorizing the execution of a lease between
the Village of Buffalo Grove and Progressive Management Services,LLC. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER
Mr.Balling reported on this subject, with staff recommending the low bidder of Camosy,Inc. in the amount of
$587,100.00,as detailed in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview dated February 4,2002.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to award contract to low bidder,Camosy,Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$587,100.00 for the Public Service Center storage/yard improvement project as recommended by staff.
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Johnson
Motion declared carried.
COSMIC ZONE
President Hartstein read a letter from an 11-year old resident urging the Board to approve the proposed bowling
alley.
Debbie Chemek,representing the Cosmic Zone,stated that they are here tonight to re-introduce the center and to ask
for referral to the Plan Commission;they have addressed issues of concern raised at the last meeting.
Trustees commented on the proposal,noting that they believe this would be a welcome addition to the center. It was
moved by Braiman and seconded by Kahn to refer the proposed family entertainment center(Cosmic Zone),former
Cub Foods building,Buffalo Grove Town Center,amendment of Planned Unit Development(P.U.D.) in the B-5
District,to the Plan Commission for review. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
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 8:32 P.M.
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Janet M.Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS / 1 DAY OF 4,6 2002
Village President