2002-10-21 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11296
10/21/2002
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,OCTOBER 21,2002
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:34 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;Richard Skelton,Acting Village Attorney;William Brimm,
Assistant Village Manager/Finance Director;Ghida Neukirch,Assistant Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Assistant
Finance Director;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Greg Summers,Assistant Village Planner;Robert Giddens,MIS
Director;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the October 7,2002 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#968
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#968.
Trustee Braiman asked that invoice#348510 be removed from the warrant until the next meeting for further
clarification.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to approve Warrant#968 in the amount of$3,451,005.24,less invoice
#348510,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.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
President Hartstein appointed J. V. Springman and Thomas Johns as Co-Chairmen of the Buffalo Grove Days
Committee . Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon
voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein appointed Barry Stark to the Plan Commission . Moved by Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to
concur with President Hartstein's appointment. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein appointed Dr.Kelvin Lane to the Fire&Police Commission . Moved by Braiman,seconded by
Glover,to concur with President Hartstein's appointment. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared
carried.
President Hartstein appointed Harry Goldberg to the Board of Health. Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover,to
concur with President Hartstein's appointment. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
All terms will expire April 30,2003.
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ELECTION
President Hartstein,Trustee Johnson and Trustee Berman all urged everyone to learn about the candidates and get
out and vote in the November 5,2002 election.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Trustee Johnson noted that this weekend is an excellent time to install and/or test smoke detectors at the same time
that clocks are set back one hour.
BUFFALO GROVE SYMPHONIC BAND
Trustee Braiman noted that the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will perform on Saturday,October 26,2002 at
Buffalo Grove High School.
ZBA APPOINTMENTS
Trustee Braiman stated that he understands that ZBA appointments were due in April,and appointments have not
yet been made. Mr. Balling stated that staff will investigate.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The Village Clerk also urged everyone to vote in the upcoming election on Tuesday,November 5,2002;she also
reviewed the methods for absentee ballots for this election.
The Village Clerk noted that petitions for the April 1,2003 municipal election may be circulated beginning
Wednesday,October 23,2002;offices to be filled are Village President,Village Clerk and three Trustee positions.
CIVICS FORUM
The Village Clerk explained the Civics Forum to take place on Monday,October 28,2002. Participating students
then introduced themselves.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of September;there were no questions on
same.
BUFFALO GROVE DAYS
Mr. Anderson reviewed the 2002 Buffalo Grove Days Financial Report,details of which are contained in his memo
to Mr.Balling of October 16,2002;he then answered questions from the Board on the report.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to accept the 2002 Buffalo Grove Days Financial Report. Upon voice
vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
TRUTH IN TAXATION LEVY
Mr.Brimm presented a report on the Truth in Taxation Act/Cook County Truth in Taxation Act Tax Levy
Determination,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of September 24,2002.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to accept the report presented by Mr.Brimm
In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,Mr.Brimm confirmed that last year's levy was just over 6%and this
year's is just under 3%,and that does not necessarily translate to an increase in the amount of taxes,but the full tax
levy and the abatement cycle will occur in December.
Mr.Brimm answered Trustee Braiman's with regard to abatements.
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Upon voice vote,the motion was declared carried.
FLU SHOTS
Mr. Balling reported on the dates and locations for the Village's 2002 Flu Shot program.
CISCO SYSTEMS INC.
Mr.Giddens reviewed the Village's technology program. Mr. Giddens reported that Cisco Systems,Inc.recently
heard of the technology used in the Village,and asked if they could do a case study on the program. A video was
shown that was put together by Cisco Systems Inc. showcasing Village technology.
Mr. Giddens then introduced Carl Helle with Cisco Systems,Inc. Mr.Helle acknowledged the Village of Buffalo
Grove with the Recognition of Excellence Award for their commitment to community service through the use of
leading edge technology. Mr.Helle stated that he covers many communities,and the Village of Buffalo Grove is
truly an example that others should follow in the way it implements,utilizes and uses technology in serving the
community. The video just shown will be viewed throughout the country as a way to share best practices with
examples of how municipalities may move forward and utilize technology available. Mr.Helle then presented the
award to President Hartstein.
Mr.Helle noted that technology offers some wonderful gains when deployed correctly. He then presented
Recognition of Excellence on the Implementation of the Technology for Mobilcom to Paul Zucker and Rick
Rubenstein of RMS Business Systems for their efforts in successful deployment of the program.
President Hartstein extended the thanks and congratulations of the Board and the community to the MIS Department
and the ESDA for the work put into this program.
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;there were no such requests.The Village Clerk read a brief
synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Kahn,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE NO.2002-63—L'Ermitage
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2002-63,an ordinance granting a variation to the Sign Code,Section 14.20.100,
pertaining to canopy and marguee signs for the purpose of installing signs in excess of the permitted size for the
business known as L'Ermitage, 1375 Dundee Road.
RESOLUTION no.2002-40—2002 Volume Cap
Motion to approve Ordinance NO.2002-40,a resolution reallocating 2002 Volume Cap to the Village of Gurnee,
Illinois.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson*,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
*Trustee Johnson recused himself with regard to Item XI.B.,as his law firm represents the Village of Gurnee.
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#2002-64—STOP SIGN
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2002-64,amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code to allow installation of a two-way STOP sign on Country Lane at Timber Hill Road,and a
four-way STOP sign at Raupp Boulevard and Church Road. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2002-41—ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to pass Resolution#2002-41,approving an amendment to an Electrical
Service Agreement. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion defeated.
FIRE APPARATUS
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to award bid for a 75' Aerial Quint Fire Apparatus to KME Fire Apparatus,
Nequehoming,PA as outlined in Chief Sashko's memo to Mr.Balling of October 15,2002.
Chief Sashko answered questions from the Board and reviewed the reasons why the Quint is the best solution in this
instance.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
EMMERICH PARK—PA SYSTEM
Michael Rylko,Park District Director,made a presentation to the Board with regard to consideration for allowing
the Buffalo Grove Recreation Association to use a public address system at Emmerich Park.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Braiman,to refer this matter to the Plan Commission to follow the other matter of a
similar nature to be considered on November 20,2002. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
FIFTH THIRD BANK
Lawrence Freedman,representing Fifth Third Bank,made a presentation to the Board regarding the request of the
contract purchaser seeking a pre-application conference for the purposes of discussing an amendment to the
approved site plan
John Green,Groundwork,Ltd.,made a presentation to the Board reviewing the proposed plan.
Discussion took place with regard to permitted uses on this parcel;several Trustees raised concerns about the
number of banks in the Village;
Trustee Kahn stated that he would not be able to vote to add another bank in this area.
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Trustee Trilling suggested that the future office building be planned for now as part of the overall plan and
incorporate it into this plan. Mr.Freedman responded that they cannot plan for that parcel as they are not buying it.
Mr. Green also responded regarding the other parcel.
Trustee Braiman stated that he will not vote to refer until it is known what is on all three parcels.
Trustee Berman stated that this site was approved as a P.U.D.;he does not believe the site makes any sense;he does
not see it working and he has serious doubts that he would ever vote to refer.
Trustee Johnson stated that the issue of whether or not another bank is needed in the Village is not legally before the
Board,but this bank on this site in this configuration is what is legally before the Board.
President Hartstein stated that it is obvious that the Board has serious reservations about this referral.
Mr.Freedman stated that they will go back and talk to the client and the seller to see how to proceed from here.
ICMA
Trustee Johnson congratulated and recognized Mr. Balling for his achievement in becoming an ICMA credentialed
manager,which is one of the higher recognitions in the area of municipal management.
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;he has only received two replies to date;the others
have not yet responded.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Johnson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
Jane M.Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS :A) DAY OF Octoierz} ,2002
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