2002-02-19 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 1
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL 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 19,2002
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:38 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;William Brimm,Assistant
Village Manager/Director of Finance;Ghida Sahyouni,Assistant Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Assistant
Finance Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Phil Versten,Communications Director;Gregory
Boysen,Director of Public Works;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Greg Summers,Associate Planner;Police
Chief McCann;Deputy Police Chief Balinski;Sergeant Husak;Sergeant Haisley;Corporal.Heer;and Joseph
Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to approve the minutes of the February 4,2002 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#952
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#952. Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to approve Warrant#952 in the amount
of $1,398,646.41 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.
STEVENSON H.S.—GYMNASTICS TEAM
President Hartstein noted that the Stevenson High School Gymnastics Team won the State Championship for the
second year in a row;he congratulated the team on their achievement and noted that they will be invited to a future
Board meeting.
SENIOR EXPO
President Hartstein reminded everyone that the Senior Expo this year will be held on Tuesday,April 23,2002,and
will again be held at Grove Banquets.
WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT
President Hartstein noted that,on March 1,2002,the Women of Achievement Award for the Village of Buffalo
Grove will be given to Linda Rosen,Chairman of the Arts Commission. This annual award is through the Illinois
Lieutenant Governor's office and will be presented to Ms.Rosen at the State of Illinois building. President
Hartstein congratulated Ms.Rosen and thanked her for the many contributions that she has made to the community.
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RESOLUTION#2002-8—O'HARE
President Hartstein explained why the proposed resolution is being presented for action.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2002-8,in support of runway reconfiguration and
modernization for O'Hare International Airport. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
TRUSTEE RESIGNATION
Trustee Marienthal noted that he had sent a letter to President Hartstein tendering his resignation as a Village
Trustee. Trustee Marienthal stated that he has recently accepted a position with the State of Illinois,and he believes
that it is in his own best interest and the best interest of the community that he resign as Village Trustee,effective
April 1,2002.
President Hartstein confirmed that he had received a letter of resignation from Trustee Marienthal,and on behalf of
the Board and the community,thanked him for his 27 years of service to the Village of Buffalo Grove and extended
best wishes to Trustee Marienthal and his family.
Trustee Marienthal thanked the entire community and everyone with whom he has worked over the past 27 years;it
has been a pleasure and he has thoroughly enjoyed his involvement in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to accept the resignation of Trustee Marienthal as of 4/1/02. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Hartstein stated the Board will begin the process of filling the vacant Trustee position. Applications are
available at the Village Hall for the position, which will run through the next municipal election to be held in April
of 2003. Applications should be returned by 12:00 P.M.on Friday,March 15,2002.
MARCH 19,2002 ELECTION
The Village Clerk reviewed important dates with regard to the March 19,2002 Primary Election,and urged
everyone to be sure that they vote on March 19th;she also noted that election judges are desperately needed in both
counties.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of January,2002;there were no questions
on same.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Mr.Brimm reported that he and Mr.Boysen attended a pre-construction meeting at IDOT offices;representatives
from the Cook County Highway Department were also present;he reviewed the work to be done and the timetable
presented.
In answer to a question from Trustee Johnson,Mr.Brimm confirmed that neither the Dundee Road project nor the
Lake-Cook Road project is being performed by the Village of Buffalo Grove.
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The Board thanked Mr.Boysen and Mr.Brimm for attending this meeting and fostering communication between the
Village,IDOT and Cook County; it was noted that there must be multiple sources of information available to
residents regarding these projects,and communication should begin now.
ROUTE 83 OVERPASSBIKE PATH
Mr.Balling noted that the Village of Buffalo Grove received the Project of the Year 2002 award for the design of
the Route 83 overpass/bike path from the American Public Works Association,Lake County Branch. Mr.Boysen,
Park Board President Weiss and Mr.Schimmel attended that luncheon meeting to receive the award.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Park Board President Weiss introduced representatives from the Park District;she then reviewed the Illinois Park
and Recreation award presented to Sgt.Steve Haisley and Cpl.Bob Heer in recognition of their service and
dedication to community service. Sgt.Haisley and Cpl.Heer were thanked and congratulated by the audience and
the Board.
DOMINICK'S
President Hartstein noted that the grand opening of the new Dominick's will take place at 10:00 A.M.on Thursday,
February 28,2002.
PEOPLE,PLACES&ISSUES
President Hartstein noted that there are special editions of People, Places &Issues to acquaint residents with the
upcoming referenda on the March 19,2002 ballot,as well as upcoming events in the community;these programs
will air on Mondays,Thursdays and Saturdays on Channel 6.
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 Glover,seconded by Johnson to approve the Consent Agenda.
BUSCH GROVE FITNESS&LEARNING CENTER-Initial Acceptance&Approval
Motion to approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance&Approval for the Busch Grove Fitness&Learning Center.
LIBRARY CABALE NETWORK—Agreement
Motion to authorize the presentation of an Agreement to the Library Cable Network to supply programming for
Buffalo Grove Government Access Cable Channel 6.
LIFT STATION FLOW METER IMPROVEMENT—Bid Authorization
Motion to authorize the bid for the Lift Station Flow Meter Improvement.
U-STOR-IT—Certificate of Initial Acceptance&Approval
Motion to approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance&Approval for U-Stor-It.
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JEWISH COUNCIL FOR YOUTH SERVICES—Initial Acceptance&Approval
Motion to approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance&Approval for the Jewish Council for Youth Services.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2002-9—STREET MAINTENANCE
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mr.Kuenkler.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Kahn,to pass Resolution#2002-9,a resolution approving an agreement for
construction engineering services for the 2002 Villagewide Contractual Street Maintenance Project. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2002-11—CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2002-11,an ordinance providing for the issuance of
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds,Series 2002-B,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
of any interest on the Bonds.
Mr.Brimm made a presentation regarding this ordinance. President Hartstein congratulated Mr.Brimm and staff on
a job well done.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2002-12—WHITE HEN PANTRY
President Hartstein reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2002-12,an ordinance amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor
Controls. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
CABLE TELEVISION RFP
Mr. Versten made a presentation to the Board regarding the findings of the committee. Staff is requesting
permission from the Board to issue the RFP and to join with Palatine and Hoffman Estates in so doing.
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Braiman,to authorize publication of the Cable Television RFP. 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.
ARBORETUM GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE PROJECT
Mr.Brimm made a presentation to the board with regard to the bid proposal;he then answered questions from the
Board.
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Johnson,to award bid for the Arboretum Golf Course Club House Project,for
$139,997.50 for excavation and site grading to Bell Land Improvements. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
There will be a walk-through open house on March 11,2002 from 5:00-6:00 P.M.
STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to award bid for the 2002 Villagewide Contractual Street Maintenance
Program contract to Arrow Road Construction Company for an amount not to exceed$200,000.00.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Ms. Neukirch made a presentation to the Board regarding the Neighborhood Traffic Management Committee
Report,details of which are contained in the Committee report and recommendation;she then answered questions
from the Board.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to approve the revised guidelines recommended by the Neighborhood
Traffic Management Committee. 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. --
anet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS L/' DAY OFw) ,2002
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Village President