2001-09-24 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 11144
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS ON MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 24,2001
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. After a moment of silence to remember the victims of
the September 11,2001 attacks in New York and Washington,D.C.,Boy Scout Troop 140 presented the colors as
those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
COMMENDATIONS
President Hartstein reviewed an incident in which members of Boy Scout Troop 140 encountered a man that had
been severely injured and transported him to safety. President Hartstein then presented commendations to each of
the individuals involved,and thanked them for their courage and for all they do for the community on an ongoing
basis.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein;Trustees Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,
Johnson and Kahn.
Also present were:Ghida Neukirch,Acting Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Scott Anderson,
Assistant Finance Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Phil Versten,Communications Manager;
Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Police Chief McCann;and Joseph Tenerelli,
Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to approve the minutes of the September 10,2001 Special Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#942
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#942. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#942 in the
amount of $2,339,307.96,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.
CHARITY DRIVES
President Hartstein noted several charitable fund drives that will be taking place to aid the victims and families of
the tragedy that took place in New York and Washington,D.C. on September 11,2001.
WALTER PAYTON FOUNDATION
President Hartstein read from a Proclamation declaring Sunday,September 30,2001 as Walter Payton Foundation
Day in Buffalo Grove and encouraged all individuals and organizations throughout the community to participate in
the 5K Fitness Run and Family Fitness Walk.
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
President Hartstein read a proclamation declaring the month of October,2001 as National Breast Cancer Awareness
Month and October 19,2001 as National Mammography Day in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
LAKE COOK ROAD
Trustee Marienthal commented on the Lake Cook Road construction.
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
Trustee Glover reported on the Illinois Municipal League Conference last week in Chicago;she noted that,although
it was a somber mood,there were many worthwhile and informative sessions offered. Materials gathered at the
conference will be distributed to all Board members.
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
Trustee Berman reported on the status of several transportation issues affecting the Village of Buffalo Grove;there
will be Public Hearings on October 23,2001 and October 25,2001,and Trustee Berman strongly urged all
interested parties,residents and businesses,to attend these hearings so that their comments may be heard.
WEST NILE VIRUS
Trustee Johnson reported on the status of the West Nile Virus in the area,and reviewed the actions being taken and
advice being given by the Board of Health.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mrs.Neukirch noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of August,2001;there were no
questions on same.
SPEED ENFORCEMENT
Mrs.Neukirch presented information regarding an enhanced speed enforcement initiative that the Village is going to
be coordinating,which comes at the suggestion of Trustee Berman. A team of employees was put together to
determine methods to enforce the speed limit as well as promote the speed limit;a contest was held and the slogan
selected is Take Heed—Don't Speed. The slogan will be prominently displayed throughout the community.
BUFFALOES ON PARADE
President Hartstein noted that special recognition is extended to professional artist Joseph Burlini,who served as the
Village's artist and designed the buffalo as part of the Buffaloes on Parade program
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Karen Golan,2067 Sheridan Road,Rolling Hills subdivision,stated that the residents are asking for the help and
support of the Board in dealing with issues with the developer,Scarsdale Homes;she explained the reasons that the
residents are asking that the LOC,which is due to expire in October,2001,not be renewed. Mrs.Neukirch
responded as to steps the Village has taken to rectify this situation and the current status of the issue.
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 then read a brief
synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Trustee Johnson noted that he will abstain from voting on Item XI. B.,since Vernon Township is his client.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Marienthal to approve the Consent Agenda.
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ORDINANCE NO.2001-62—Sign Code
Motion to approve Ordinance No.2001-62,Granting a variance from Sections 14.20.050 and 14.40.025 of the
Buffalo Grove Sign Ordinance as it pertains to Seimens Technologies,Inc.
RESOLUTION No.2001-35—Motor Fuel Tax
Motion to approve Resolution No.2001-35,Approoving IDOT—Motor Fuel Tax Resolution concerning a portion
of Old Weiland Road and Garden Court.
DOMINICK'S—Plat of Easement
Motion to approve the Dominick's(Plaza Shopping Center)Plat of Easement for Utilities&Fire Lanes.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson*,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
*Trustee Johnson abstained on Resolution No.2001-35.
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2001-63—PORTER'S STEAKHOUSE
Moved by Glover,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance#2001-63,amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls,
revoking a Class A license for Porter's Steakhouse,an establishment that has closed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#2001-64—TASTE OF TOKYO
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Johnson,to pass Ordinance#2001-64,amending Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls,
reserving a Class B license for Taste of Tokyo. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
POLICE VEHICLE
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Kahn,to waive bids for the replacement Police Department vehicle in accordance
with the memo from Commander Dunne dated September 11,2001 for an amount not to exceed$17,000. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
AVIS INVESTMENTS
Bernard Citron,representing Avis Investment Inc.,made a presentation to the board,details of which are contained
in his letter to President Hartstein of September 13,2001;he referred to the Site Plan and highlighted the changes
that have been made since they last appeared before the Board.
Debbie Salveson,a parishioner at St.Mary's,as well as a parent of students at St. Mary's,made a presentation
summarizing why she and others are opposed to this development.
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Trustee Kahn asked about the historic significance of the rectory;he asked if there had actually been input from the
parishioners;and also asked about the perspective regarding children crossing the parking lot to get to the
playground.
Mr. Citron stated that the rectory does not have historical architectural significance because there have been so many
additions to it and,therefore,it is not the original building;it is their understanding that this has been discussed with
members of the parish.
Father Mark Reszel presented a brief history of the church and its property;he stated that the church is no longer a
home to only 40 farming families and they need to configure how best to use its space and resources;he explained
how this has been handled within the church itself and how church members have been made aware of this proposal;
he explained why he did not believe relocating the football field would be a safety hazard.
Trustee Braiman stated that the Village Board does not have a vehicle to make this a historical monument;he is
concerned that the auto body shop has not been incorporated in the plan in the event that it can be acquired;he does
not believe that the parking in the northeast corner is viable;he believes it makes more sense to have the rectory
located on the corner;he would like to know if there is a state requirement for playground area for schools;he would
like to see a photo overlay on the site;he stated that the Village Board cannot be involved in the inner differences in
the church;he asked that e-mails from Mrs.Salveson be made available to the Plan Commission;all of these issues
should be dealt with at the Plan Commission.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Johnson,to refer the Avis Investments proposed condominiums on the east side of
Buffalo Grove Road across from Church Road,rezoning to the B-5 Town Center District and approval of a
Preliminary Plan and Amendment of a Special Use in the R-1 District for construction of a new rectory and office
on the St.Mary's property.
Trustee Johnson stated that the Village Board cannot govern whether or not a property owner sells property;he has a
concern with the way this development is integrated into the overall Town Center parcel;he has a problem with the
fact that some of these units look out onto the rear of the Town Center;he has a concern with the traffic pattern;he
asked about the legal possibility of acquiring the auto body parcel.
Mary Sue Didier, 16678 Aptakisic,Prairie View, stated that she is very concerned about this proposal;she stated
that the church founders had the foresight to purchase all the property that they did,and she cannot understand how
this property could be sold when the church states that they need parking;the football field was actually donated for
the extension of the cemetery;she does not believe the building can be classified as obsolete when there are people
living there and offices are contained there.
Trustee Glover stated that she believes the parking situation is poor;she asked if thought had been given to making
the buildings smaller,moving them in,and putting the parking behind the buildings with one-way travel;she
currently believes that the buildings are too large,there is not enough green space and the plan is too dense;she
definitely does not want to see the buildings any higher.
Mr.Citron responded to the comments and suggestions that have been made.
Charlene Shultz,4 Sunridge,St.Mary's parent and parishioner,stated that church members and school parents have
not had a voice in this plan;she stated that many disagree with this proposal;she was assured that there will be
ample opportunity for public input at the Plan Commission.
George Krug,stated that this acreage is at 4.28 acres,and the B-5 district requires a minimum of a 5.0 acre parcel;
he suggested that,since these are two distinct parcels,the rectory proposal and the townhouses should be reviewed
individually so that the Plan Commission may review each one on its own merit.
Trustee Berman agrees with what has already been stated;the question of whether or not the church should build a
new rectory is not something that should be decided by the Village Board;his concerns are with the traffic flow,the
density,the parking,the orientation of the site,the rectory plan,the auto body site,and the legal questions raised by
Trustee Johnson.
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Trustee Marienthal stated that that the parking on the north section of the plan must be addressed;the two buildings
on this plan must be better incorporated into the plan;the auto body parcel must be brought into this.
President Hartstein stated that he is concerned with the streetscape along Buffalo Grove Road.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 4—Braiman,Johnson,Kahn,President Hartstein
NAYS: 3—Marienthal,Glover,Berman
Motion declared carried.
BELMONTVILLAGE
Harold Francke,representing Belmont Village,reviewed the request of the petitioner.
Moved by Johnson,seconded by Braiman,to grant the request of Belmont Village Assisted Living Facility,Buffalo
Grove Town Center,for extension of the deadline to commence construction.
Diane Garber made a presentation explaining why she urges the Board to deny this request.
Jeff Berg also explained the reasons that he believes that this request should be denied.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 1 —Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Sale or Lease of Real Estate.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Braiman,Glover,Berman,Johnson,Kahn
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 9:35-9:57 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 P.M.
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