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2002-10-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11291 10/7/02 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,OCTOBER 7,2002 CALL TO ORDER President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:30 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;William Brimm,Assistant Village Manager/Finance Director;Ghida Neukirch,Assistant Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance Director;and Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the September 23,2002 Special Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. WARRANT#967 Mr. Anderson read Warrant#967. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#967 in the amount of$1,540,453.32,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. PROCLAMATIONS President Hartstein noted three Proclamations on tonight's agenda: • Trick or Treat Day—October 31,2002 • National Breast Cancer Awareness Month • National Domestic Violence Awareness Month FIRE DEPARTMENT/MDA Matt Zubal,representing the Muscular Dystrophy Association,presented a brief background of the local MDA organization;he introduced a family aided by the local MDA,Marla and Seth Goldberg. Mrs.Goldberg thanked the Board for the opportunity to appear before them,and she noted how much it means to their family to have our firefighters raise money for MDA every year;she stated that if it were not for MDA,Seth would not be here today. Seth Goldberg shared how special the firefighters are to him because of what they do every year;the money raised by the firefighters goes to send MDA kids to camp for a week each year. Seth then signed a special version of a song for the firefighters who are his heroes,after which he received a standing ovation from the audience and the Board. 1 11292 10/7/02 Mr.Zubal stated that fire departments are the largest and oldest MDA sponsors. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department has collected for the past ten years and has won five Golden Boot awards,and tonight's award makes it the sixth. Buffalo Grove firefighters were#1 in the Chicagoland area,and#2 in the state of Illinois in this year's collections. Mr.Zubal thanked everyone in Buffalo Grove for their tremendous support,and he presented the Golden Boot award to Joe Alexander. Mr. Alexander noted that Seth steals the show at the annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon,and he thanked the Board for their continuous backing and support. Buffalo Grove firefighters collected over$17,000.00 this year,and have collected over$89,000,00 during the past ten years.. President Hartstein thanked and congratulated Joe Alexander and all the firefighters,and he thanked Seth for sharing with us. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Trustee Johnson noted that this week,Fire Prevention Week,is an excellent time to install and/or test smoke detectors. HARRIS BANK Trustee Johnson noted that the Harris Bank branch in Woodland Commons was robbed on October 4,2002;he provided a description of the robbers,and asked the public to come forward with any information they might have pertaining to this case. CABLE TV Trustee Johnson reported that Indian Trails Library District elected not to renew membership in the Library Cable Network,consequently all of their programming that had been carried on Channel 6 will be off the air. BUFFALO GROVE SYMPHONIC BAND Trustee Kahn noted that the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will perform on Saturday,October 26,2002 at Buffalo Grove High School. FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE Trustee Berman reported that the Fire Department held its annual Open House this past Saturday and noted that it was an outstanding event. CANDIDATES Trustee Berman stated that he has been asked if he was planning to send out letters to candidates in the upcoming election to ascertain their positions on the extension of Route 53. Trustee Berman has sent out the letter,but has not received all the replies;he will present a report on his findings at the next meeting. ABSENTEE BALLOTS `./ Trustee Braiman asked that information regarding absentee ballots be posted on Channel 6. PUBLIC HEARING—ALDRICH PROPERTY President Hartstein reconvened the Public Hearing at 7:57 P.M. Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to continue this Public Hearing regarding the Annexation Agreement concerning the Aldrich Property, 16226 W. Aptakisic Road until the October 21,2002 Regular Village Board Meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was declared carried,with Trustee Johnson recusing himself. At 7:58 P.M.,President Hartstein continued the Public Hearing until October 21,2002. 11293 10/7/02 QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience on any item not listed on the agenda;there were no such requests. 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. The Village Clerk read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda. It was requested that Items XI. A. and B.be removed from the Consent Agenda. Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to approve the Consent Agenda minus Items XI. A.and B.,as well as the Proclamations noted earlier in the meeting ORDINANCE#2002-59—Fifth Third Bank Motion to approve an ordinance granting a variation to Sign Code,Section 14.20.030,pertaining to Business Districts and Section 14.20.080,pertaining to Wall Signs,for the purpose of installing a new wall sign on the west elevation of the building to be constructed;and Section 14.20.070,pertaining to Ground Signs,for the purpose of installing a new ground sign that would be less than 250'from another ground sign located on the same side of the street for Fifth Third Bank,southwest corner of Dundee Road and Golfview Terrace. FIFTH THIRD BANK Motion to approve Fifth Third Bank Development Improvement Agreement&Final Plat,subject to conditions listed. INSIGNIA GLEN Motion to approve Insignia Glen at Buffalo Grove Development Improvement Agreement&Final Plat,subject to conditions listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2002-60—VEHICLE LICENSES Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance#2002-60,amending Section 10.04.030 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code(Vehicle License). Mr. Anderson made a brief presentation regarding the proposed ordinance,details of which may be found in his memo to Mr.Balling of October 2,2002. Trustee Berman pointed out that the purpose of this ordinance is to encourage compliance with the program rather than to raise revenue. Trustee Braiman stated that he wants to be sure that the public is advised of this increase through every possible medium so that residents will be encouraged to purchase stickers in a timely manner. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. 11294 10/7/02 BUSINESS LICENSES Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance#2002-61,amending Sections 5.04.110 of Title 5 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code. Mr. Anderson made a presentation to the Board regarding the proposed ordinance,details of which may be found in his memo to Mr.Balling of September 25,2002. In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,Mr. Anderson stated that feedback has not been received from the Chamber of Commerce. Trustee Berman stated that he appreciates the work done by Mr. Anderson and he believes it is helpful that the categories have been consolidated,but he believes that it is a relatively small amount of revenue and this is a poor time to ask for more money from businesses,however,he would like to revisit the issue when the economy improves. Trustee Braiman agrees with Trustee Berman;he believes the proposal is good,but he thinks it should be put on hold for now. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 0—None NAYS: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling Motion defeated. ORDINANCE#2002-61—TERIYAKI BOX,INC. Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2002-61,amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls, Teriyaki Box,Inc.Class E. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. L'ERMITAGE Trustee Kahn explained why he asked that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda;he has concerns because the proposal would make the sign approximately 121%of the allowable size,and he believes that is excessive.. Mr.Raysa stated that he does not have a problem sending this proposal back to the ZBA. Trustee Braiman believes that it is a good idea to send this back to the ZBA. Mr.Balling will inform the petitioner of the Board's decision tomorrow morning. Moved by Kahn,seconded by Braiman,to send this proposal back to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Kahn,Trilling `./ NAYS: 1 —Johnson Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2002-62—BELMONT VILLAGE Trustee Trilling explained his reason for requesting that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda,stating that the language needs to be clarified to show that this is a second ground sign. Mr.Raysa stated there would be no problem adding suggested language. 11295 10/7/02 Moved by Trilling,seconded by Kahn,to pass Ordinance#2002-62,granting a variation to Sign Code,Section 14.32.040,pertaining to For Rent,Sale or Lease Signs,for the purpose of installing one ground sign that would exceed the square footage allowed by sixteen(16)square feet along McHenry Road for Belmont Village,500 McHenry Road,pursuant to additional language clarifying that this is a second ground sign. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Jar M.Sirabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THISOqJ DAY OF °Ct f; ,2002 Village President