2002-11-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11301
11/4/2002
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,NOVEMBER 4,2002
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Cub Scout Den 4,Pack 79,presented the colors as 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;Art Malinowski,Human Resources
Director;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Ray Rigsby,Superintendent of Public Works;Robert Pfeil,
Village Planner;Police Chief McCann;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer..
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the October 21,2002 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#969
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#969. Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#969 in the amount of
$984,687.40,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman*,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
*Trustee Braiman voted negatively on Check#109211.
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION
President Hartstein noted a Proclamation declaring November 15,2002 as America Recycles Day in Buffalo Grove,
and encouraged residents and businesses to rededicate their commitment to recycling and purchasing products made
of recycled materials.
Trustee Berman further reported that the Village is working with Waste Management to convert the recycling
containers,and 90-gallon containers should be delivered to all residences in April of next year.
ZBA APPOINTMENTS
President Hartstein re-appointed the following individuals to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire
4/30/03: Bruce Entman,Chairman,Jeffrey Horwitz,Sara Stolberg,Scott Lesser,Steven Sandler,and Louis
Windecker.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Hartstein noted that these appointments should have been made in April and apologized to the ZBA for his
oversight.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Trustee Johnson noted that the annual Toys for Tots program is again being run by the Police Department in
conjunction with the United States Marine Corps.
Trustee Johnson also pointed out that,due to the success of last year's Gun Buy Back Program,the program is again
being run this year,and on December 7,2002,any unwanted guns may be brought to the Buffalo Grove Police
Department in return for a$50 gift certificate.
FLU SHOTS
Trustee Berman reported on the dates and times where flu shots will be offered during the month of November.
BUFFALO GROVE SYMPHONIC BAND
Trustee Braiman congratulated the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band on their recent concert,and noted that there will
be two more performances before the end of the year.
PUBLIC HEARING—ALDRICH PROPERTY
President Hartstein reconvened the Public Hearing at 7:44 P.M. This Public Hearing is regarding the Annexation
Agreement concerning the Aldrich Property, 16226 W.Aptakisic Road,proposed annexation with B-4 zoning.
Trustee Johnson recused himself from any discussion or decision on this item.
President Hartstein swore in Susan Aldrich to give testimony. Ms. Aldrich requested that this Public Hearing be
concluded,with any final revisions being made subsequently.
Mr.Raysa stated Illinois State Statutes dictate that an Annexation Agreement may be modified after the close of the
Public Hearing.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Balling stated that the basic concept is to annex and zone this
property in the B-4 business and allow the continued use of the landscape business. Mr.Balling has talked with
Mrs.Aldrich and her attorney on language issues with regard to the continuation of the use prior to redevelopment.
Trustee Braiman stated that it appears any discrepancy is language-oriented;he has no problem with either
continuing this Public Hearing or else closing the Public Hearing with the possibility that it may need to be
published again.
Trustee Berman stated that he believes the Public Hearing should be completed.
President Hartstein asked if there were any other members of the public or the Board at this time;there were no such
requests.
Mr.Raysa noted that the draft Annexation Agreement being considered tonight is dated 10/30/02 in the upper left-
hand corner.
President Hartstein asked if there were any cross-examination comments;there were none.
President Hartstein closed the Public Hearing at 7:53 P.M.
CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARD
Norma Cooper,manager of community affairs for AAA-Chicago Motor Club,presented a brief background on the
efforts of the Club to promote traffic safety.
Ms. Cooper presented the AAA-Chicago Motor Club's annual Community Traffic Safety Award to Chief McCann
and Sergeant Husak. Buffalo Grove's entry met criteria that included accident record,community education on
traffic safety issues and traffic safety programs.
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EXCELLENCE IN STORAGE AWARD
Mr.Rigsby noted that this is the 14th consecutive year that the Village of Buffalo Grove Public Works Department
has received the Excellence in Storage Award presented by the National Salt Institute. Mr.Rigsby reviewed the
criteria in meeting the award,and he presented the award to President Hartstein.
SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PROGRAM
Mr.Rigsby reviewed the 2002-2003 Snow and Ice Control Program for the Village,details of which are contained
in his memo to Mr.Balling and Mr.Boysen dated October 7,2002. Mr.Rigsby then answered questions from the
Board regarding the program.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Janet Jesse,a resident of Arlyd Acres,stated that all of the homeowners in their area have been approached by a man
claiming to be an agent for a major developer offering to purchase their properties,and stating that the Village of
Buffalo Grove Trustees have informally told the developer that the Village would like Arlyd Acres plus additional
lands adjacent to it to be annexed into Buffalo Grove and developed to a high-density residential area. Ms.Jesse
stated that the homeowners would like to know if this is true.
Mr.Balling stated that everything in that location is on the Buffalo Grove Master Plan,and he briefly explained that
plan. There is no direction from the Village Board or the Village staff to any developer.
Robert Sherman,resident,suggested that the Route 640 bus route is not working and should be eliminated;Mr.
Balling responded to Mr.Sherman.
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 Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to approve the Consent Agenda.
BUFFALO GROVE TOWN CENTER ANNUAL REPORT
Motion to approve the FY2001-2002 Buffalo Grove Town Center Annual Report.
Motion declared carried by unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCE#2002-65—LIQUOR CONTROLS
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#2002-65,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,
Class C,I&D Liquors. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2002-66—WHITE HEN PANTRY
Moved by Trilling,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#2002-66,amending Chapter 5.20,Class D,White Hen
Pantry,Inc. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to award the bid for column lifts for the Public Works Garage,in an
amount not to exceed$59,668.00 and subject to a line item in the Central Garage Capital Replacement Fund being
established to purchase the column lifts and future fund replacement,details of which are contained in Mr.Whalen's
memo to Mr.Rigsby of October 25,2002.
Trustee Braiman thanked Mr.Rigsby for explaining the reasons why this bid should be approved.
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
tea./ NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr.Brimm presented an overview of the FY 2002-2003 Capital Improvement Plan,details of which are contained in
Mr. Anderson's memo to Mr.Balling of October 30,2002;he then answered questions from the Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 P.M.
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JaM. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS/(i°DAY OF V)G"ri4 ,2002
Village President