2002-11-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11305
11/18/2002
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 18,2002
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:33 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;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Robert Giddens,MIS Director;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village
Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Kahn,to approve the minutes of the November 4,2002 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#970
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#970. Moved by Trilling,seconded by Johnson,to approve Warrant#970 in the amount
of$3,785,152.28,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.
IHSA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
President Hartstein congratulated both the Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High School football teams on their
successful seasons and making the IHSA playoffs,and noted that the entire community is very proud of both teams.
ELECTION
President Hartstein congratulated all of the winners in the November 5,2002 election and stated that the Village
looks forward to working with them.
OMNI YOUTH SERVICES
President Hartstein read a proclamation honoring OMNI Youth Services as it celebrates 30 years of service to area
youth and families. Dennis Depcik,representing OMNI,thanked the Village for its tremendous support in helping
to make their successful 30 years possible. Mr.Depcik also noted the strong support given by Chief McCann over
the years and OMNI is going to miss working with Chief McCann.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
President Hartstein appointed the following individuals to the Commission for Residents with Disabilities for a term
to expire 4/30/02: Dennis Dumroff,David Morton,Dean Klassman. Moved by Johnson,seconded by Glover,to
concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
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NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE
President Hartstein noted the golf award won by the Village at the Northwest Municipal Conference. Special
recognition was also given to the Village for our Communitywide Wireless Information System. President Hartstein
presented the plaque to Rob Giddens, who was responsible for this system. Mr. Giddens was also at the NWMC
meeting and presented a brief overview of the system for the members of the NWMC.
SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT
Trustee Glover noted the additional seat belt enforcement that will take place from November 18-22,2002,and
reminded residents to buckle their seat belts and properly install child safety seats.
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 pointed out that the Gun Buy Back Program is again being run this year,and on December 7th,any
unwanted guns may be brought to the Buffalo Grove Police Department in return for a$50 gift certificate.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Trustee Trilling reported that the annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest Awards will be held on December 4,2002 at
Fire Station 26;there will be a total of 19 awards presented to various age groups. Buffalo Grove has two winners at
the state level.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 102
Trustee Trilling reported on the School District 102 Summer of Service program, which is an opportunity for 6-9`h
graders to earn an appreciation for community service while providing peace of mind for working parents; a general
meeting will be held on Wednesday,November 20,2002.
TRAFFIC ISSUES
Trustee Berman reported on the anticipated completion of the Lake-Cook Road improvement project,and he
thanked Mr.Brimm for keeping the Board well informed on the progress of this project.
Trustee Berman also reported on the progress of the Metra North Central line double-tracking project.
DEERFIELD/MILWAUKEE
Trustee Berman stated that the billboard sign on the corner of Deerfield and Milwaukee is an embarrassment,and
again asked staff to see what can be done to get that sign removed.
BUFFALO GROVE SYMPHONIC BAND
Trustee Braiman noted the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band dates for the remainder of the year.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
President Hartstein reminded everyone of the interfaith Thanksgiving service to be held at 7:00 P.M.on Sunday,
November 24,2002 at St.Mary's Church.
BLOOD DRIVE
President Hartstein noted that the next Blood Drive will be held on Saturday,December 7,2002 at Alcott School.
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MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of October;there were no questions on
same.
GOOD NEIGHBOR VIDEO
Mrs. Neukirch reviewed the background leading up to the production of the Good Neighbor video that will be
shown on Channel 6,after which the tape was shown to the Board. This is a general information video that answers
�✓ many questions posed by residents,and is also a public relations vehicle.
FY2002-2003 BUDGET
Mr. Brimm made a presentation summarizing the six-month budget performance for FY 2002-2003,details of which
are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of November 14,2002.
Trustees Johnson and Glover both thanked Mr. Brimm and the staff for the excellent job that they have done in
cutting any non-essential expenditures from the budget,and asked that they continue to do everything possible to
eliminate or defer any expenses that will not interfere with resident services.
Trustee Braiman pointed out that this challenge will also extend into the preparation of next year's budget.
Trustee Berman noted that the Village is in fairly good overall financial health,and all of the cuts that were made
were done without affecting the quality of services provided to residents.
Trustee Johnson pointed out that legislation in Springfield potentially has a great deal to do with the status of
municipal budgets,as well as the status of Dominick's stores,and other retail operations,all of which are out of the
control of the Village. President Hartstein stated that all communities are keeping a watchful eye on what is being
done in Springfield.
Trustee Berman noted that one of the budgetary issues that has confronted the Board is the issue of employee health
insurance costs which have skyrocketed over the last few years,and he emphasized that the Village cannot continue
to absorb that type of escalating cost in the future, and staff is directed to work toward a solution that is fair to the
employees as well as providing budgetary relief.
WAL-MART
Mr. Balling noted that Wal-Mart periodically gives community neighborhood grants,and their latest grant is a
$2,400 sum to be split between the Buffalo Grove and Wheeling Fire Departments,and he thanked Wal-Mart for
their generosity.
SAVED BY THE BELT AWARDS
Office Stacey Kupsak reviewed the criteria for the Thanksgiving edition of the Saved by the Belt awards,and she
thanked the Board for their support of traffic safety in the Village. Officer Kupsak then presented the awards to
residents who were involved in automobile accidents where they were saved from serious injury because they were
wearing their seatbelts.
Office Kupsak explained the coloring contest sponsored by the Police Department; she then presented savings bonds
donated by First Midwest Bank to the winners of the contest.
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.
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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 Glover to approve the consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION NO.2002-42—St.Mary's Sanitary Sewer
Motion to approve a resolution approving an amendment to the St. Mary's Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement.
RIVER OAKS SUBDIVISION—Certificate of Initial Acceptance&Approval
Motion to approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval for River Oaks subdivision.
DRIVEWAY EASEMENT AGREEMENT -Avis Investments,Inc. &Robert Pioch.
Motion to approve a driveway easement agreement between Avis Investments,Inc. and Robert Pioch.
Upon roll call,Trustee's voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2002-67—LIQUOR CONTROLS
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to pass Ordinance#2002-67,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,
Class B,Best in Town, Inc. and Spirit Café,Inc. President Hartstein explained that this ordinance merely deals with
changing the name of Spirit Café,and the owner of Best in Town,Inc. 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 Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 P.M.
Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS /c". DAY OF I (A?rn f 2002
Village President