2002-06-17 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11246
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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,JUNE 17,2002
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 Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
and Trilling.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Robert Pfeil,Village
Planner;Fire Chief Sashko;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to approve the minutes of the June 3,2002 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1—Kahn
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#960
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#960. Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#960 in the amount
of $2,419,093.10,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.
RELAY FOR LIFE
President Hartstein reminded residents that this year's Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society
will be held at Stevenson High School on June 21-22,2002. Both Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High School
students are involved in this event. President Hartstein encouraged residents to form teams to participate in and
support this cause,and he noted that further information may be found on Channel 6 and the Village of Buffalo
Grove website.
Trustee Berman stated that he is again honored to be captain of the Village team,which has a full slate of
participants;he thanked everyone for their effort and support,with a special thanks to Stacey Kelly whose help has
made it easy to pull the Village team together.
GEESE
Trustee Johnson noted the memo from Mr.Balling regarding this issue,and he looks forward to staff presenting a
report to the Board to see what can be done to combat the problem of the abundance of geese on the Village golf
courses.
NICOR
Trustee Trilling noted that the Village website has incorporated the ability for residents to obtain information
relative to the different alternatives that are available for a natural gas supplier.
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ART FESTIVAL
Trustee Trilling reported that he had the opportunity to attend an art festival over the weekend that was put on by
Amdur Productions,the same company that will handle the Buffalo Grove Fine Arts Festival next month;he noted
that they did a wonderful job and he looks forward to them doing the same for the Village of Buffalo Grove.
ROLLING HILLS SUBDIVISION
Trustee Glover stated that she had spoken with a resident of the Rolling Hills Subdivision concerning the driveway
situation. Mr.Balling commented on the known status,and he stated that he will check further and present a report
to the Board.
LAKE COOK ROAD OVERPASS
Trustee Berman asked about the schedule on the Lake Cook Road overpass construction work. Mr.Balling
presented an update on the project. Trustee Berman asked that updates be posted on the Village website.
MILWAUKEE AVENUE/DEERFIELD PARKWAY
Trustee Berman stated that he has been asked about the sign on Milwaukee Avenue and Deerfield Parkway that
suggests a shopping center will be built in 1997;he asked staff to check into this and encourage the owner to remove
the sign.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of May,2002;there were no questions
regarding the report.
ZBA
Mr.Balling reported that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been changed to
July 16,2002.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Fire Chief Sashko noted that the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be presenting the 5th annual Golden Boot
Award to the Village. Chief Sashko recognized Firefighter/Paramedic Joe Alexander who has tirelessly spearheaded
the efforts of the Fire Department for MDA,and noted that Mr. Alexander deserves a big round of applause.Chief
Sashko then introduced Matt Zubal from MDA.
Mr.Zubal,Director for North Shore Operations of the MDA,presented a brief background of the"Fill the Boot"
program;he is privileged to be here tonight to thank Board members,the citizens of Buffalo Grove,and the Fire
Department for their tireless efforts to raise money for MDA;all funds stay local and pay for summer camp
programs and research efforts. Buffalo Grove has raised over$60,000 over the past 5 years. This past year,Buffalo
Grove raised almost$10,000,which was the most in the Chicago area.
Mr.Alexander thanked residents and commuters that drive through the intersections where personnel are stationed;
he thanked all firefighters and stated that there are 45 people volunteering every year;he also thanked staff,the
Board and management for their support.
In answer to a question from President Hartstein,Mr. Alexander stated that collections this year will be on Friday,
August 23,2002 from 6:00 A.M.-6.00 P.M.
Chief Sashko noted that he received a statement from New York,and our community sent over$13,000 to New
York after 9/11/01.
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CITIZENS FIRE ACADEMY
Chief Sashko presented a brief background on the Citizens Fire Academy and explained the activities in which the
participants are educated. This is the 7th graduating class of the Citizens Fire Academy,and there are nine graduates
that attended class one night per week for eleven weeks.The graduates then came forward where they were
presented with certificates by President Hartstein and Public Information Officer Skip Hart,the coordinator of the
program. Chief Sashko again thanked the Village for their support of this program.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any comments or 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 Johnson,seconded by Berman to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE NO.2002-33—Park District Signs
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2002-33,providing for signs for Park District Farmers market and lawn Chair
Lyrics at Willow Street Park,651 Old Checker Road.
2002 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER TELEVISING PROJECT—Authorization to Bid
Motion to approve the authorization to bid the 2002 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Televising Project.
NOAH'S LANDING DIA AND FINAL PLAT
Motion to approve Noah's Landing Development Improvement Agreement and Final Plat
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2002-34—MUNICIPAL CODE/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mr.Balling reviewed the reason for the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2002-34,an ordinance that amends Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code 2.50(Fire Department)identifying the position classification of"Battalion Chief',replacing the
position classification"Captain"in alignment with the approved operational practice of the department staff
deployment. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2002-35-PARK DISTRICT GOLF DOME
Park District Director Rylko introduced the Commissioners present,after which he made a presentation to the Board
with regard to their request on the Golf Learning Center.
Mr.Rylko answered questions from the Board,mostly with regard to the number of days of operation.
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Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn to pass Ordinance#2002-35,approving an amendment to the Special Use
concerning the Buffalo Grove Park District Golf Learning Center dome,801 McHenry Road.
Trustee Glover noted that this has been a difficult decision for her,and she explained the reasons why she cannot
support this proposal.
Chief Sashko reviewed the regulations with regard to permanent versus temporary structure.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding the number of days the structure should be allowed to be used and the
definition as to whether the structure is to be considered permanent or temporary.
Trustee Berman stated that he believes everyone is willing to work with the Park District,but he is uncomfortable
with moving forward tonight. Trustee Berman moved to defer action on this matter;Trustee Johnson seconded the
motion.
With regard to timing,Mr.Rylko said that they have a deadline for their fall brochure;
President Hartstein asked Mr.Raysa if the Board can approve this ordinance as it is proposed in its current form,and
also if Mr.Raysa believes that it is within the confines of what can legally be done. Mr.Raysa answered
affirmatively to both questions.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion to defer:
AYES: 2—Glover,Berman
NAYS: 4—Braiman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
Motion declared defeated.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion to pass Ordinance#2002-35:
AYES: 5- Braiman,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
President Hartstein asked that staff get back to the Board with regard to further information clarifying the issues that
were raised by Trustee Braiman tonight so that it can be determined as to whether or not there should be any further
modification to this ordinance.
RESOLUTION#2002-31 -PACE
Moved by Berman,seconded by Trilling,to pass Resolution#2002-31,authorizing the execution of an Agreement
between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority(Pace).
Mr.Balling reviewed the changes in this new agreement,details of which are contained in Mr.Brimm's memo to
him of June 13,2002.
Rob Sherman,resident,stated that he supports the project,but he is concerned with what he considers to be flaws in
the agreement as to the schedule being too tight,and further definition of what routes will be followed.
In response,Trustee Berman stated that this is a draft,subject to further work by Pace,and all points raised are being
taken into account.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
President Hartstein thanked Mr.Brimm for the extraordinary amount of work that he put into getting this agreement
drafted.
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ORDINANCE#2002-28-TOWN CENTER
Moved by Braiman,seconded Berman,to rescind and expunge from the minutes the motion to reconsider Village
Ordinance#2002-28,adopted at the Village Board meeting of June 3,2002. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5-Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Trilling
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Kahn
Motion declared carried.
v Moved by Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to ratify,reconfirm and reacknowledge Village Ordinance#2002-28.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 P.M.
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APPROVED BY ME THIS / DAY OF ,2002
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