2001-06-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11112
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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 JUNE 18,2001
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,Glover,Berman,
Johnson and Kahn.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;Richard Skelton,Acting Village Attorney;William Brimm,
Assistant Village Manager/Finance Director;Ghida Sahyouni,Assistant Village Manager;Scott Anderson,Assistant
Finance Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Philip Versten,Communications Manager;Robert
Pfeil,Village Planner;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Raymond Rigsby,Superintendent of Public
Works;Carmen Molinaro,Director of Golf Operations;Rick Reed,Golf Superintendent;Joseph Tenerelli,Village
Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the June 4,2001 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
ABSTAIN: 1 —Braiman
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#936
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#936. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#936 in the
amount of$2,380,694.35 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
TRUSTEE LIAISONS
President Hartstein made the following Trustee Liaison appointments effective immediately:
Trustee Marienthal: Zoning Board of Appeals,Arts Commission,Civic Involvement and Recognition
Commission,Cable Programming Committee
Trustee Braiman: Finance Committee,Plan Commission,Youth Commission,Community Blood Donor
Commission,Cable Programming Committee
Trustee Glover: Commission for Residents with Disabilities,Buffalo Grove Days,Arts Commission,
Parks and Joint Commission on Aging
Trustee Berman: Zoning Board of Appeals,Transportation,Health Commission
Trustee Johnson: Commission for Residents with Disabilities,Youth Commission,Health Commission
Trustee Kahn: Plan Commission,Schools,Civic Involvement and Recognition Commission
President Hartstein will also serve on the Cable Programming Committee.
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RESOLUTION#2001-26—HERMAN HEFLER
President Hartstein read the proposed resolution,commending Herman Hefler for service to the Village of Buffalo
Grove as a member of he Buffalo Grove Zoning Board of Appeals;he thanked Mr.Hefler for his many
contributions to the Village over the years.
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to pass Resolution#2001-26,commending Herman Hefler. Upon voice
vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE DAYS
Trustee Glover presented highlights of the Buffalo Grove Days entertainment schedule;she urged residents to watch
the special Buffalo Grove Days edition of the Village newsletter for further details.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Trustee Berman stated that the Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society and held this past week-
end at Buffalo Grove High School raised approximately$51,000 to fight cancer;he commended the students from
both Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High Schools for the terrific job they did in organizing this event,and he thanked
the members of the Village and Chamber teams for their participation.
TRANSPORTATION
Trustee Berman noted that the Lake County Transportation improvement project is moving forward and they will be
releasing their environmental impact statement shortly,depending on when they receive their comments from the
Federal government. In conjunction with the release and public comment period,he has had discussions with other
transportation people in the county about the possibility of moving forward with an independent review of the
environmental impact statement on behalf of the municipalities. Our community has a tremendous stake in the
outcome of this study and he believes that it would be greatly beneficial to ensure that the environmental impact
statement was done correctly and that it has taken into account all of the issues that are important to our community.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Braiman,to endorse this project and direct staff to move forward with the
finalization of the choice of the experts who would actually undertake this study for a cost not to exceed$16,000.00,
and to allow Trustee Berman to pursue cooperative agreements with other municipalities to help underwrite that
cost.
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
BALCONY COLLAPSE
Trustee Berman commended the Police Department for their quick and efficient response to the accident caused by a
porch collapsing at a multi-family location over the weekend.
Mr.Balling reviewed measures being taken to ensure safety at this site. Mr.Schar did participate in a visual walk-
through with representatives of the building;all balcony/porch structures will be inspected by a structural engineer
and a supplemental report will be issued to the Village Board;residents have been notified not to use the balconies
until further notice.
PORTABLE DEFIBRILLATORS
In answer to a question from Trustee Glover,Mr.Brimm reported on the portable defibrillators currently in use by
the Police Department;45 people have been trained to use these portable defibrillators;the units cost approximately
$4,000 each;the more advanced defibrillators are always on hand with the Fire Department.
Mr.Balling stated that staff views our current coverage as fairly ambitious and good ;staff will bring back a
recommendation with regard to having them in each vehicle.
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JULY 4TH FIREWORKS AND CONCERT
President Hartstein reminded everyone of the July 4th Fireworks Display,which will be preceded by a performance
by the Glenview Concert Band at the Rotary Village Green.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for May,2001;there were no questions on same.
METRA SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS
Mr.Balling noted that Metra has approached the Village with a modification to parking and facilities at both the
Buffalo Grove and Prairie View stations.
Mr.Brimm will be meeting with Metra officials and the Township Supervisor to review the proposed
improvements;he reviewed these improvements and referred to a drawing of the Buffalo Grove station and a copy
of the Prairie View improvements;these drawings will be distributed to the Board.
ARBORETUM GROUNDBREAKING
Mr.Balling noted that the groundbreaking for the Arboretum Club project will take place on Tuesday,July 3,2001
at 9:00 A.M. at the golf course.
BUFFALO GROVE GOLF COURSE
Mr.Balling noted that,in the August edition of Golf for Women,the Buffalo Grove Golf Course has been named
one of the top 100 golfing locations for female golfers.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
A resident of Harris Drive asked about the screening of the newly constructed pedestrian bridge over Route 83,and
stated that he wants this completed as quickly as possible.
Mr.Balling reviewed the options being reviewed.
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. President Hartstein then read a
brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION NO.2001-27—IMRF earnings
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2001-27,to include compensation paid under an Internal Revenue Code Section
125 Plan as IMRF earnings.
RESOLUTIN NO.2001-28—IRB
Motion to approve Resolution No.2001-28,Rescinding Resolution 2001-18 and Reallocating$2,4000,000 of the
Village of Buffalo Grove's 2001 Private Activity Allocation to the Illinois Development Finance authority.
JEWEL/OSCO—Aesthetics
Motion to approve the aesthetic review of Jewel/Osco,79 McHenry Rd.,new elevations,materials and colors.
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INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
Motion to authorize to execute Indemnity Agreement Concerning Flow of Funds from the Illinois Criminal Justice
Information Authority to the Village of Buffalo Grove for the Northern Illinois Police Crime Laboratory.
4WD RIDING MOWER—Authorization to Purchase
Motion to Authorize to purchase a 4 WD riding mower with 72 inch Cutting Deck and Cab attachments through the
State of Illinois Joint Purchasing contract PSD 4007345.
RESERVOIR NO.7 SURFACE REPAIR PROJECT—Award of Bid
Motion to Award of Bid for Reservoir No.7 Surface Repair Project to MC Sports,Inc.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Glover,to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ARBORETUM GOLF CLUB HOUSE
Mr.Brimm reviewed Exhibit B—Operational Standards,which would insure the operation of the premises as a high
quality restaurant and banquet facility.
Trustee Johnson stated that this is a good menu from which to work; he believes some standards seem to be
subjective.
Trustee Berman stated that banquet and restaurant food services should be separated because they are different in
nature and require different standards; he believes a manager from the caterer should always be available for
troubleshooting at banquets.
ARBORETUM GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS
Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposed Arboretum Golf Course Improvements,details of which can be found in his
memo to Mr.Balling of June 13,2001;he then answered questions from the Board.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to authorize bid for Arboretum Golf Course improvements(course
softening elements)pursuant to Mr.Brimm's June 13,2001 memo.
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
JACOBS HOMES
Mr.Green made a presentation regarding the Jacobs Homes townhome proposal,details of which are contained in
the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item prepared by Mr.Pfeil and dated June 18,2001;he also referred to the
Conceptual Plan during his presentation.
Trustee Glover asked that the developer consider reversing the plan so that the yards face the pond,rather than the
driveways. Mr. Green explained that the driveways are purposely facing the pond so as to create a neighborhood
concept at the pond.
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Trustee Marienthal agrees with Trustee Glover;he also suggested that some of the units be removed.
Trustee Braiman would also like to see the density lowered,but he suggests leaving that to the Plan Commission.
Mr.Green answered questions on variations from Trustee Braiman.
Trustee Berman does not want to see private streets;he would like to see the density reduced;he wants to see input
from the traffic engineer.
Trustee Johnson believes this is a much better plan;he appreciates the efforts made by the developer;he suggested
that they look at some of the traffic calming measures that the Village has put together to reduce cut-through traffic;
he suggested that they look at buffering landscapes between Prairie and the backs of the units as well as along
Route 22.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to refer Jacobs Homes,proposed townhomes on the Nelson and Giametta
properties at IL Route 22 and Prairie Road,rezoning to the R-8 District and approval of a residential Planned Unit
Development,to the Plan Commission for review.
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
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 9:12 P.M.
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M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 1-4?µ DAY OF J U or ,2001.
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