2003-01-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11320
1/6/2003
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,JANUARY 6,2003
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:31 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;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Raymond
Rigsby,Superintendent of Public Works;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;
Carmen Molinaro,Director of Golf Operations;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to approve the minutes of the December 16,2002 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#973
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#973. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#973 in the amount
of$2,177,832.83,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.
NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS
President Hartstein extended wishes for a healthy and happy new year to all residents.
RESOLUTION#2003-1—DEPUTY CHIEF LIPPERT
President Hartstein read the proposed resolution honoring Deputy Chief Pete Lippert for his service to the Village of
Buffalo Grove from 1972 to 2003.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Resolution#2003-1. Upon voice vote,the motion was
unanimously declared carried,and Deputy Chief Lippert was congratulated by everyone in attendance for his
service.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
President Hartstein appointed the following residents to the Arts Commission: Barbara Herman,Raymond Jagert,
Michelle Taxe,and Fred Weissman as Vice Chair.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
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BABYTOWN
Trustee Johnson noted that he has been receiving phone calls from residents with regard to the apparent closing of
the Babytown business in the Town Center.
Mrs. Neukirch related information that she has on this issue and provided a phone number for people to call to
inquire about their orders;this phone number will be posted on the door of the property as well as on the Village
website.
TRANSPORTATION
Trustee Berman reported that all lanes on Lake-Cook Road are now open;he again pointed out that this is a Cook
County project,and not a Village project.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Trustee Berman announced that this year's Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society will be held on
Friday,June 13,2003 through Saturday,June 14,2003. The event will again be coordinated by both Buffalo Grove
and Stevenson High Schools,and will be held at Buffalo Grove High School. The kick-off event will be held at
Buffalo Grove High School on February 10,2003 from 7:00-8:00 P.M. For further information,residents are urged
to call Stacey Kelly in the Village Manager's office.
CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP
Trustee Trilling noted the pickup days for Christmas trees,stating that the mulch produced from the trees will be
available for resident use.
STORMWATER REGULATIONS
Mrs.Neukirch reviewed a Powerpoint presentation regarding the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Stormwater Regulations,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that
she prepared.
Trustee Kahn suggested that the Village work with the state and/or county to try and increase the number of
hazardous waste pickups that currently exist.
Mr.Balling responded that there is good progress being made in this regard through the Solid Waste Agency,with
one objective being a permanent drop off site;cost is the biggest factor in this endeavor.
Mrs.Neukirch and Trustee Braiman both suggested this as a topic for the next Civics Forum.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from members of 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 read a brief
synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Kahn,seconded by Johnson to approve the Consent Agenda.
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NOAH'S LANDING—Plat of Resubdivision
Motin to approve the Plat of First Resubdivision for Noah's Landing.
DELACOURTE PHSE II—Certificate of Initial Acceptance&Approval
Motion to approve the Certificate of Initial Acceptance&approval for Delacourte Phase II.
The Consent Agenda was approved by unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTION#2003-2—GOLF BUDGETS
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to pass Resolution#2003-2,adopting the fiscal year 2003 budgets for the
Buffalo Grove Golf Club and Arboretum Golf Course Funds.
Mr. Anderson made a presentation to the Board,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling dated
December 31,2003.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
SAFETY TOWN
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to approve Safety Town—Alcott Center,530 Bernard Drive,minor
change to special use in the R-5 district,pursuant to the application of the Buffalo Grove Park District as presented
this evening.
Mr.Balling provided a brief background of this issue.
Michael Rylko,Park District Director,made a presentation to the Board reviewing the nature of the change,details
of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil. Mr.Rylko
proceeded to answer questions from the Board.
Lengthy discussion ensued,primarily dealing with hours of operation,berming,landscaping,drainage,possible
additional parking,alternative locations,and building material.
Trustee Johnson pointed out that this is not a project being proposed by the Village;it is the Park District asking the
Village Board for permission to build out this proposal;this property is zoned with a special use in a residential
zone,and this proposal is being presented as a modification to the existing special use. Mr.Balling noted that,in the
1986 ordinance passed for the Alcott Center,there is a specific provision that any building expansion or
modification requires the approval of the corporate authorities.
Mr.Rylko noted that there is no building that would take place in the flood plain.
Mr.Kuenkler stated that there is approximately 1/3 of an acre of new impervious surface,which he does not believe
will have any effect on the White Pine Ditch.
In answer to a question from Trustee Berman,Mr.Rylko described the method of delivery and to whom the notice
from the Park District was delivered.
Mr.Rylko stated that Safety Town will generate much less traffic than the current tee-ball games do.
It was pointed out that no one is opposed to the concept of Safety Town,but rather whether or not this is the proper
site for that program.
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In answer to a question from Trustee Johnson,Mr.Raysa confirmed that this item has been put on the agenda for
purposes of discussion,and referral to the Plan Commission would not constitute final action because the issue
would have to come back before the Village Board for final approval,therefore,the Board has the right to refer the
issue to the Plan Commission
Trustee Johnson believes that this matter should be considered by the Plan Commission and amended the motion to
refer the Safety Town proposal by the Park District to the' Plan for review;Trustee Berman seconded the
amendment. Commission
Trustee Berman noted that he has shared all of the e-mails that he received from residents with the entire Board,as
well as Village staff.
Trustee Braiman stated that it is important that the Plan Commission deals with all of the concerns voiced by the
Board at this meeting;he personally believes that this is an appropriate use for this site.
Several residents addressed the Board and voiced the following concerns with this proposal:
• Notification was poor and delivered at an inconvenient time during the holidays.
• There is concern about a decrease in the value of the adjacent properties.
• There is concern about vandalism.
• White Pine Creek floods during heavy storms as it is,and it will be worse with more impervious surface.
• The Park District should have to follow the same rules as any homeowner does when building.
AYES: 6—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn,Trilling
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
CHICAGO INDOOR RACING
Georges Brown,representing Chicago Indoor Racing,presented a proposal for the redevelopment of the former
GBC building located at 301 Hastings Lane as an indoor kart racing facility. Mr.Brown explained that they are an
entertainment venue,and he reviewed the details of the project,as outlined in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared by Mrs.Neukirch.
Trustee Johnson stated that he had checked on a similar operation on the east coast and reported that he did not
discover any problems arising from that business.
Mr.Tony Stewart and Mr. Brown answered questions from the Board,primarily with regard to safety issues,hours
of operation and general information about the facility.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Braiman,to refer the Chicago Indoor Racing project to the Plan Commission for
review,subject to receipt of the completed application.
Rob Sherman,resident,stated that he believes that this is one of the worst projects ever to come to the Village;he is
concerned that the project will attract the worst and most aggressive drivers from an eight-state area;he believes this
will create massive amounts of air pollution;alcohol consumption;and potential for an increase in crime in this area.
Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
Moved by Berman,seconded by Johnson,to waive bids for the removal and replacement of an underground storage
tank in an amount not to exceed$14,190.00 in accordance with the materials distributed in Board packets. 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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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Kahn,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 P.M.
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`./ Jan Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 40 DAY OF /Y1(,( ,2003
Village President