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2001-07-02 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 11117 7/02/2001 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 JULY 2,2001 CALL TO ORDER President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:39 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;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;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Raymond Rigsby,Superintendent of Public Works;Ed Schar,Director of Building&Zoning;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner; Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Carmen Molinaro,Director of Golf Operations;Police Chief McCann;Deputy Police Chief Lippert;Deputy Police Chief Balinski;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to approve the minutes of the June 18,2001 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. WARRANT#937 Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#937. Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to approve Warrant#937 in the amount of$1,880,404.85,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. SCHOLARSHIPS President Hartstein announced the winners of the 2001 Buffalo Grove/Workforce Development,Inc. Scholarships. There were eight$1,000.00 scholarships awarded,with the winners all Buffalo Grove residents who plan to attend an Illinois institution. President Hartstein then thanked each of the business donors and the business leaders that contributed to these scholarships,and recognized each of the recipients of the scholarships. BUFFALO GROVE DAYS COMMITTEE President Hartstein appointed Chantal Davidson to the Buffalo Grove Days Committee. Moved by Glover, seconded by Braiman,to concur with President Hartstein's appointment. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. ROUTE 83 OVERPASS Mr.Balling presented a report on the status of the Route 83 overpass interconnection and landscaping of the area, details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Versten. 11118 7/02/2001 Trustee Kahn stated that the idea of the chain link fence is good,but he asked staff to investigate landscape fabric on the south fence all the way across the bridge,ensuring that there is still sufficient visibility;he also likes putting a lower rail at 11"to address the safety issue. Trustee Johnson stated that safety and visibility are important,but he believes the balance must weigh more heavily in favor of providing the residents with privacy. Trustee Glover stated that she believes the biggest intrusion into residents' homes is the ramp going up to the overpass,and she suggested putting the mesh on that ramp. Trustee Braiman would like to see the landscaping plan for this project to see whether or not it is necessary to add to that plan,and to see what is actually on the plan. Several residents of Harris Drive stated that they appreciate the concern of the Board with their privacy;other underpasses were cited where police do not have visibility;with regard to graffiti,there are already areas that invite graffiti,so a barrier would not add any further burden in that respect;their primary concern is the screening of the ramp;residents note that they are unable to use their backyards or keep their doors and windows open the way the overpass is now constructed. President Hartstein asked that the Village Manager come back with a final recommendation at the next meeting so that this issue may be addressed at the earliest possible time to the satisfaction of the residents,and also to address the various safety concerns that have been raised. BUFFALOES ON PARADE Ms. Sahyouni reviewed the Buffaloes on Parade program,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview;she then introduced the members of the Buffalo Grove Arts Commission. Artists and sponsors of each of the buffaloes were recognized,as pictures of their buffaloes were shown on the screen. All of the artists and businesses participating in this program were thanked by the Board for their contribution to the Village. COMMENDATIONS President Hartstein related the events that took place in the saving of the life of Sean Morley on a baseball diamond in Deerfield. Dr.Robert Molnar,Dr.Fred Duboe and Mrs.Kathy Hughes were called forward and presented with commendations for their efforts and quick thinking in a situation where seconds meant the difference between life and death. Deerfield Police Office Geoffrey Ruther,in possession of a portable defibrillator,was able to restore normal heart function to Sean;Officer Ruther was unable to be present tonight,but will also be awarded a commendation and was thanked for his role in this event. DEFIBRILLATORS Mr.Brimm presented a recommendation to enhance the current defibrillator status in the Village,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared. John Green and Keith Jacobs of Grand Prix Car Wash made a presentation of$5,000 toward the purchase of defibrillators so that every police car in the Village may be equipped with a defibrillator;their donation is in honor Dr.Robert Molnar,Dr.Fred Duboe,Kathy Hughes,Office Geoffrey Ruther,Sean Morley and Marvin Jacobs. Marvin Jacobs is Keith's father whose life was also recently saved by the presence of a portable defibrillator. Keith Jacobs encouraged businesses and individuals to participate in the program. David Gelfand,Medical Research Laboratories,Inc.,donated one defibrillator to the Buffalo Grove Recreation Association. Bill Saxelby,President&CEO of Medical Research Laboratories,Inc.,briefly demonstrated the defibrillator being donated to the BGRA. Mr. Saxelby presented the defibrillator to Bill Morley,Sean's father and noted that Sean's 11119 7/02/2001 baseball team will be the first team in the country to have its own defibrillator. Sean Morley was then recognized and given a standing ovation. Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to approve staff recommendation for the purchase of additional defibrillators. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. V i ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Trustee Berman reported on the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board meeting that he attended last week. BALCONY COLLAPSE Ms. Sahyouni presented an overview of a preliminary report submitted by Raths,Raths&Johnson,Inc, structural/architectural engineers,concerning the collapsed balconies at 70 S.Buffalo Grove Road on June 16,2001. A recommendation will also be provided to pursue an inspection program for all multi-family dwellings in Buffalo Grove. Mr. Schar then answered questions from the Board. CULVER'S Mr.Balling reported that there is a DIA for Culver's on tonight's Consent Agenda;all technical issues have been addressed with the exception of the IDOT right-of-way permit on the sidewalk detail. If the Board approves the DIA,staff recommends immediately issuing the permit for Culver's and dealing with the landscaping issues as mitigation issues.There was no objection from the Board to Mr.Balling's recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING—20817 HORATIO President Hartstein called the Public Hearing to order at 8:56 P.M. Mr.Balling explained the reason that the Village of Buffalo Grove is involved in this situation;he then answered questions from Board members. The May 6,2001 letter from Howard Derdiger and photographs of the home were referred to in the Public Hearing. President Hartstein asked if there were any other agencies or members of the public or Trustees who wished to comment on this item;there were none. At 9:02 P.M.,President Hartstein adjourned the Public Hearing until this item is handled later on in the agenda. 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. President Hartstein then read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Trustee Berman,seconded by Trustee Johnson to approve the Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE NO.2001-36—THOMPSON BLVD. Motion to approve Ordinance No.2001-36,Amending Title 10 of the village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code (Designation of No Parking on Thompson Blvd.). 11120 7/02/2001 RESOLUTION NO.2001-29—Corporate Checking Account Motion to approve Resolution No. 2001-29,authorizing the opening of a new Corporate Checking Account at the Firt Midwest Bank N.A.Buffalo Grove,for the Section 125 Flexible Spending Account. SEWER TELEVISION INSPECTION PROGRAM—Authorization to Bid Motion to approve the authorization to bid FY01-02 Sewer Television Inspection Program,a pre-approved budget item. POTABLE FACILITIES FOR BUFFALO GROVE DAYS—Authorization to waive bids Motion to authorize the waiver of bids and award the contract for potable facilities of Buffalo Grove Days event. CULVER'S—DIA Motion to approve the Culver's Restaurant Development Improvement Agreement. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2001-37—20817 HORATIO BOULEVARD Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to approve a variation of the Development Ordinance,Section 16.50.080.A.2.b.,concerning the driveway apron width at the Derdiger residence,20817 Horatio Boulevard,Prairie View,in accordance with the memo provided dated June 27,2001. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2001-38—NELSON PROPERTY ANNEXATION Moved by Kahn,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#2001-38,annexing the Nelson property, 16238-16372 W. Highway 22(IL Route 22),annexation with Residential Estate zoning. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#2001-39—NELSON PROPERTY ZONING Moved by Kahn,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#2001-39,approving zoning in the Residential Estate District for the Nelson property, 16238-16372 W.Highway 22(IL Route 22). Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. POLICE HEADQUARTERS Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Kahn,to pass Resolution#2001-30,approving an architectural service agreement for the Police Headquarters building lower level remodeling project. 11121 7/02/2001 Mr.Balling presented a summary of this project,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview prepared by Mr.Boysen. Discussion by Trustees centered around the seemingly high cost and the request for bid waiver. Mr. Balling stated that staff will return to the Board with more information. Moved by Johnson,seconded by Berman,to defer action on this item pending further recommendation from staff. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. ASSOCIATE PLANNER Mr.Balling introduced and welcomed Greg Summers,the new Associate Planner. ORDINANCE#2001-40—TRESSPASS Moved by Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance#2001-40,amending Section 9.48.020 General Prohibition—Trespass,in accordance with the July 2,2001 memo from Chief McCann. President Hartstein thanked the members of the Youth Commission for their input on this issue. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. ARBORETUM CLUB HOUSE Mr.Brimm presented an update on facilities planning for the Arboretum Golf Course—Club House floor plan and exterior elevations,details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview dated July 2,2001,and also in the architectural drawings prepared by Sente&Rubel and dated June 27,2001. Staff then answered questions from the Board. Trustees expressed a desire to have as much glass as possible overlooking the golf course from the banquet room, since the vista is the main reason the facility is being placed in this location. Mr.Brimm stated that staff is asking for concurrence from the Board to continue on with the process;Trustees agreed that the procedure should continue on. BID CARPET AND BASEBOARD Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to authorize bid for carpet and baseboard replacement in designated Village facilities,in accordance with the request by Mr.Rigsby in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item dated July 2,2001. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn �./ NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. BG GOLF COURSE EROSION CONTROL Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to authorize bid for the Buffalo Grove Golf Course Erosion Control Project,in accordance with the request by Mr.Boysen in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item dated July 2,2001. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: 11122 7/02/2001 AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn NAYS: 0—None Motion declared carried. JULY 4TH President Hartstein encouraged residents to enjoy the 4th of July fireworks display sponsored by the Village,as well as the concert by the Glenview Concert Band immediately preceding the fireworks at the Rotary Village Green. SCARSDALE DRIVEWAYS Mr.Balling reviewed the history of the driveways in the Scarsdale subdivision,and he reviewed the alternatives offered by Mr. Morelli. Trustees believed that Mr.Morelli should be responsible for rectifying this situation,and they want to see concrete,not asphalt. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Kahn,seconded by Johnson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. r rY\ ,` A et M. Sirabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF ,2001. Village President -- i