2001-03-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11069
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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,MARCH 5,2001
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 Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,
Berman,Johnson.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Assistant
Village Manager/Finance Director;Ghida Sahyouni,Assistant Village Manager;Scott Anderson, Assistant Finance
Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Phil Versten,Administrative Assistant;Gregory Boysen,
Director of Public Works;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;and Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;and Joseph
Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Hendricks,to approve the minutes of the February 20,2001 Special Meeting.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Glover
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#929
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#929. Moved by Glover,seconded by Marienthal,to approve Warrant#929 in the
amount of $1,019,428.65,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
REPRESENTATIVE MAY
President Hartstein introduced newly elected State Representative Karen May. Representative May brought
greetings to the Village and briefly described some of the things taking place in Springfield;she urged residents to
contact her with any comments,concerns or questions they may have.
BLOOD DRIVE
President Hartstein announced that there will be a Blood Drive this coming Saturday at the Alcott Center.
COFFEE TALK
President Hartstein noted that the last of the Coffee Talks will be held this coming Saturday and Sunday mornings at
The Buffalo Restaurant.
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PEOPLE,PLACES&ISSUES
People Places &Issues will be aired on Channel 6 at times to be announced beginning on March 8,2001.
President Hartstein will moderate the program of representatives from contested races to better acquaint voters with
the candidates. In addition there will be an opportunity for the Park District and School District 21 representatives
to explain facts relating the proposed referenda..
RESOLUTION#2001-8—DEPUTY CHIEF VOIGT
Moved by Glover,seconded by Marienthal,to pass Resolution#2001-8,a resolution commending Deputy Chief
Arthur Voigt for service to the Village of Buffalo Grove, 1968-2000. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#2001-9—DEPUTY CHIEF ARADI
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Berman,to pass Resolution#2001-9,a resolution commending Deputy Chief
Lester Aradi for service to the Village of Buffalo Grove, 1976-2001. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
STATE CHAMPION GYMNASTICS TEAM
President Hartstein read a commendation congratulating the 2001 IHSA State Champion Stevenson High School
Girls Gymnastics Team and coaches;he recognized John Martin,Stevenson's athletic director,and congratulated
him and Stevenson High School.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Trustee Berman announced that the Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society will be held the
weekend of June 8-9,2001 at Buffalo Grove High School,and he urged residents to participate in this worthwhile
event.
BG SINGERS
Trustee Berman commented on the outstanding show that was performed this past week-end by the BG Singers,of
which President Hartstein is a member.
TRAIN STATION-PROMOTION
Trustee Berman reported that representatives from The Daily Herald were giving out free newspapers at the train
station this morning to promote their newly designed paper. Also,representatives from the Highland Park Fitness
Center were giving out free passes in order to promote health and fitness in the community.
ARTS COMMISSION
President Hartstein reported that the Arts Commission is sponsoring Buffaloes on Parade,and 19 of those buffaloes
have already been purchased by the business community;he applauded and thanked both the Arts Commission and
the business community on behalf of the Village for their support to this project.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report for January,2001;there were no questions on the
report.
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TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Mr.Balling noted that the Weiland/Pauline traffic signal should be operational on March 14,2001,according to the
Lake County Department of Transportation.
AT&T CABLE
Carlo Cavallaro,representing AT&T,summarized the progress to date on the conversion of systems from analog to
digital, what has been done to rectify problems,and their future plans to address customer service;he then answered
questions from the Board. Details of Mr. Cavallaro's remarks are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda
Item Overview prepared Ms.Sahyouni. It was requested that staff follow up on plans for getting a local phone
number for customer service.
GROVE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Mr.Balling presented a request for a ZBA review to consider a minor change to the Grove Animal Hospital.
Trustee Braiman stated that he believes it should go to the Plan Commission rather than the ZBA.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to refer the Grove Animal Hospital to the Plan Commission for review.
Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
SIGNAL TIMING
Mr. Balling reported on the Lake-Cook Road System Signal Timing Review and Signal Modification Status review
that was conducted by Civiltech Engineering;details of this report may be found in Civiltech's memo to Mr.Boysen
dated February 20,2001.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none.
ORDINANCE#2001-8—SERIES 2001A BONDS
Mr.Brimm reported on the bond hearing/sale today,and noted that it was very aggressive and favorable.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to pass Ordinance#2001-8,an ordinance providing for the issuance of
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds,Series 2001A,of the Village of Buffalo Grove,Lake and Cook
Counties,Illinois,and providing for the levy and collection of a Direct Annual Tax for the payment of the principal
of and interest on said Bonds. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
On behalf of the Board and the Village,President Hartstein thanked Speer Financial for their support and Mr.
Brimm for his hard work.
ORDINANCE#2001-9—SERIES 2001B BONDS
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2001-9,an ordinance providing for the issuance of
$5,495,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds,Series 2001B,of the Village of Buffalo Grove,Lake and Cook
Counties,Illinois,and providing for the levy and collection of a Direct Annual Tax for the payment of the principal
of and interest on said Bonds. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#2001-10—CVS/NATIONAL CITY
Paul Shadle,Piper Marbury Rudnick&Wolfe,representing the petitioner,introduced the members of the
development team: John Wojtila,Gary Biales,Zaremba Group;Jim Dapkus,CVS Pharmacy;Stephen Corcoran,
Metro Transportation Group;and Marshal Holland,Realty Development Research. Mr. Shadle reviewed the request
of the petitioner,details of which are contained in his letter to the Village Board dated February 28,2001.
Mr.Wojtila briefly reviewed the changes made to the Site Plan since the petitioner last appeared before the Board.
Mr.Corcoran reviewed the traffic pattern on the site.
There was discussion regarding the sign,with the Board determining that they liked the architectural design of the
sign,but would like it to be shorter than shown.
The petitioners then answered questions from the Board.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance#2001-10,approving an amendment to the Planned
Unit Development and Preliminary Plan in the B-3 District for CVS Pharmacy and National City Bank, 10 E.
Dundee Road.
In answer to a request for clarification from Trustee Glover,Mr.Shadle stated that they are willing to incorporate
into the ordinance or put on the Site Plan all of the conditions noted in the letter from James Benes&Associates to
Mr.Pfeil dated February 28,2001
Mr.Raysa noted that the ordinance being considered is dated 3/1/01 in the upper left-hand corner of Page 1. There
is also a memo from Robert Pfeil dated March 5,2001 regarding a request from Mr. Shadle,and Mr.Raysa
suggested incorporating the request in said memo into the motion. Trustees Hendricks and Johnson agreed to the
amendment suggested by Mr.Raysa.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
DOMINICK'S
Dave Hene,representing Dominick's,made a presentation to the Board regarding the request of the petitioner;
details of this request are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Pfeil.
Trustee Johnson stated that he believes putting the gas pumps virtually adjacent to the Mobil station would be a
detriment;he does not dispute the fact that competition is a good thing,but not in this particular case where the
parking will suffer,and he cannot vote for the plan as it is.
Trustee Glover stated that there is a restaurant in the center, which requires more parking than other types of stores.
Mr.Pfeil commented on the blended parking approach. Trustee Glover stated that she is concerned with setting a
precedent by going along with the blended parking approach;she would like to change the 7:00 A.M. delivery time
on week-ends; she is against the gasoline station;she cannot pass this with the site being underparked as it is.
Trustee Hendricks stated that he would vote for the plan without the gas station,but he will vote against it if the gas
station remains on the plan.
Trustee Braiman stated that he is not in favor of the gas station at this point,but he would consider it in the future if
Dominick's can prove that it is appropriate;the proposal without the gas station is a tremendous benefit,and he
supports it fully.
Trustee Marienthal stated that the proposed gas pumps are too close to the existing gas station;he does not see the
necessity for the gas pumps,and he would not be in favor of the plan including the gasoline pumps.
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Trustee Johnson stated that he has a concern with changing the terms of the drainage improvement;he would
propose that the wording would read"Dominick's shall petition to intervene in any such action...".
Trustee Berman stated the he has trouble with what has been presented tonight;he believes there are some serious
flaws regarding the drainage improvement agreement;he would like to see this deferred until the next meeting.
Trustee Braiman stated that he agrees that the drainage agreement needs additional work,but he believes that the
approval of the plan and the drainage agreement can be separated.
Mr.Wall(???),President of the Oak Creek Condominium Association,stated that they are not against the project,
but they believe that some consideration should be given to adjacent residents with regard to sound barriers;he
referred to his letter that has been distributed to Board members.
Allen Sear,owner of Mark Drug,stated that he believes there will be a serious problem with parking.
Rob Sherman stated the he has a concern with the drainage agreement and use of tax dollars to deal with the
detention facility for a multi-billion dollar corporation.
Diane Garber stated that her comments are virtually identical to what Mr. Sherman stated;she also pointed out that
almost all traffic using this store will come from automobiles;there will be very little pedestrian or public
transportation customers.
Trustee Johnson asked how many parking spaces the cart corrals will occupy.
Trustee Berman stated that he is still troubled that,even with the ordinances as drafted,the Board does not have a
plan in front of them that reflects what they would be approving, which is a site plan configured without a gas
station.
Mr.Hene asked if the Board would consider the fuel center if they downsized the building to bring the parking into
compliance.
President Hartstein polled the Board: "YES"indicates favor of consideration of any plan including a fuel center;
"NO"indicates opposition:
YES: None
NO: Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman,Johnson
President Hartstein polled the Board: "YES"indicates favor of a scaling down of the size of the store in order to
meet the parking requirement to support a gas station;"NO"indicates opposition:
YES: Berman
NO : Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Johnson
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to defer this issue until the next Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Johnson,to award bid for the Weiland Road/Aptakisic Jr.High School
intersection improvement to Home Towne Electric,Inc. for an amount not to exceed$297,631.90.
Mr.Balling answered several questions for Trustee Braiman.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman,Johnson
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 P.M.
Janet M.Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS I' AY OF )(IA,-r L�l ,2001
Village President