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1999-06-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes (3) 10461 6/7/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,SO RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE.ILLINOIS ON MONDAY JUNE 7. 1999 CALL TO ORDER President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. ,/ ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present: President Hartstein; Trustees Marienthal, Reid, Braiman, Glover and Berman Trustee Hendricks was absent. Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Ghida Sahyouni, Assistant Village Manager; William Brimm, Assistant Village Manager/ Finance Director; Phil Versten, Administrative Assistant; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Ed Schar,Director of Building&Zoning;Fire Chief Allenspach;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Glover, seconded by Braiman, to approve the minutes of the May 17, 1999 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4 Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman NAYS: 0-None ABSTAIN: 1 -Marienthal ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried. WARRANT#887 Moved by Braiman, seconded by Berman, to approve Warrant #887 in the amount of $1,896,371.24, authorizing payment of bills listed. Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #887. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried. TRUSTEE LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS President Hartstein reviewed the revised procedure for Trustee liaison assignments, as well as making the Trustee appointments to the various commissions, details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of May 28, 1999. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS President Hartstein made the following Commission appointments for terms to expire 4/30/00: Board of Health—Mark Heiss, Chairman; Mary Jo Jasinski, Joan Kuffell, Byron Wigodner, Gary Stone, Joel Fisher,Danny Pomerantz Blood Donor Commission—Gary Novak,Chairman;Thomas Bozek,Ken Hafft,Arlete Johnson,John Welker, Susan Kenski-Sroka Joint Commission on Aging- Karolyn Swanson, Steven Perlis 10462 6/7/99 Commission for Residents with Disabilities—Brian Rubin,Chairman;Deborah Holm,Marla Chorney, Susan Gotlieb, Sarah Holcombe,Rick Kahen,Beverly Sussman,Debbie Verson,Mark Weiner ESDA—Paul Soucy,Chairman;David Morton,Paul Zucker Electrical Commission—Greg Buss,Jr.,Harold Kabb,Wayne Kowalski,John Macker Fire&Police Commission_Clarke Walser,Chairman;Robert Anderson,Ernest Karge,Bruce Kahn Police Pension Board—Robert Greenberg,Jeffrey Feld Village Treasurer—Joseph P.Tenerelli Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve President Hartstein's appointments.Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman NAYS; 0-None ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried CITIZEN'S FIRE ACADEMY Fire Chief Allenspach briefly explained the Citizen's Fire Academy. The Chief introduced Inspector Skip Hart, the coordinator of the program and Jim Alumna, Public Information Officer, who presented certificates to the following graduates who were congratulated by the audience and the Board: Howard Breeder,Rita Adams,Pat Behles,Barb Turpel, Dominick Fortini,Al Winterfield, Kathy Anderlik, Ed Procunier, Jose Cruz. The class presented a plaque to show their appreciation to the Fire Department. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS President Hartstein reported on the scholarships to be awarded tonight. The following businesses in our community have made these scholarships available: Computer Discount Warehouse; Siemens Building Technologies-Landis Division;Yaskawa Electric;LaSalle Bank;First Midwest Bank;Yanmar Diesel America,Inc;Red Seal Development, R. G. Ray Corporation, and American Enterprise Bank. The scholarship recipients, Rachel Gerber, Andrew Ho, David Katz, Christine Mah, Imram Mukati, Josh Siegel, Erica Weber and Vamsi Yadlapati,were congratulated by the audience and the Board. BUFFALO GROVE DAYS Trustee Glover commented on a letter received from Simon Property Group regarding parking during Buffalo Grove Days, stating that the Village may not use the lot because of new openings in the shopping center.President Hartstein will send a letter to Simon asking them to reconsider their position. ROUTE 53 Trustee Reid reported on a report released today by the Environmental Law and Policy Center, a group actively opposing the extension of Route 53; he will share a copy of a report from the Lake County Transportation Improvement Plan Office when he receives it. INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE RATING Mr. Balling briefly explained that the Insurance Services Office,Inc. recently completed an analysis of the building codes adopted by our community and the efforts put forth to properly enforce those codes. Ghida Sahyouni then gave a visual presentation regarding an analysis of the Grading Schedule and an Action Plan to improve the services of the Building Department,after which she answered questions from the Board. 10463 6/7/99 President Hartstein commended Ms. Sahyouni and the rest of the staff for the job that they have done. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE President Hartstein introduced State Senator William Peterson and State Representative Sidney Mathias, who each gave a presentation regarding what has taken places in their respective chambers, with particular emphasis on the effects on the Village of Buffalo Grove. Senator Peterson and Representative Mathias answered questions from the Board, after which they were thanked by the Board for their efforts on behalf of the Village. BUFFALO GROVE ROAD AT BUTTERNUT/FOXFORD Mr. Balling presented a status report on the morning right-turn restrictions at Buffalo Grove Road at Butternut Drive/Foxford Drive, details of which are contained in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to him of June 2, 1999. COMMISSION REVIEW Mr.Balling introduced a report concerning the restructuring of a reorganized and streamlined commission system in the Village,as well as a status update on efforts of the Integrated Management Team reviewing the Appearance Commission.Mr.Brimm then summarized same,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of June 1, 1999. PLAZA VERDE/WALGREEN'S Mr.Balling reviewed the request of Aetna Development regarding the proposed Walgreen's at Plaza Verde, details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him of June 2, 1999. Trustee Reid is concerned about relocating the businesses from the building which was essentially office and putting them into retail spots in the center;he is concerned about forcing the businesses in the building with existing leases to move;and he is concerned about the parking with the proposed plan. Trustee Braiman stated that he shares the same concerns as Trustee Reid;he then moved to refer the Aetna Development Corporation,proposed Walgreen's store and site plan changes,Plaza Verde East shopping center,to the Plan Commission for review;Trustee Reid seconded the motion. Trustee Marienthal stated that he has the same"line of sight"concerns that he had with the previous plan. Trustee Glover shared Trustee Reid's concern with relocating offices into retail space,thereby further reducing sales tax revenue. Trustee Berman stated that he believes the line of sight will be improved with this plan;he would like the Plan Commission to carefully review the parking as well as the internal circulation of traffic. Trustee Braiman suggested the possibility of putting certain limitations on tenant mix to guard against extreme loss of sales tax revenue by putting in an abundance of office space. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried 10464 6/7/99 FUTURE AGENDA Mr.Balling noted that there will be a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss long range planning at 7:30 P.M.on June 14, 1999. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none. 4/ 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. ORDINANCE#99-48-Liquor controls Motion to approve an ordinance amending Chapter#99-48,An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls revoking a Class B liquor. ORDINANCE#99-49-Liquor Controls Motion to approve an ordinance amending Chapter#99-49,An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls revoking a Class D liquor. ORDINANCE#99-50-Liquor controls Motion to approve an ordinance amending Chapter#99-50 An Ordinance amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls reserving a Class H liquor. ORDINANCE#99-51-Amending Title 10 Motion to approve Ordinance #99-51, An Ordinance Amending Title 10 of the village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code. RESOLUTION#99-33-Village Bank Account Signatory Motion to approve Resolution#99-33,Authorizing Elliott Hartstein as a Village Bank Account signatory RESOLUTION#99-34-Bikeway Overpass Motion to approve Resolution #99-34, Approving amendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement Between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Village of Buffalo Grove concerning the Illinois Route 83 Bikeway Overpass at Farrington Drive. 55 PARK AVENUE-Aesthetics Motion to approve the Appearance Recommendation: 55 Park Avenue, Chris Walsh, Custom House - Elevations and Landscaping. 75 PARK AVENUE- Aesthetics Motion to approve the Appearance Recommendation: 75 Park Avenue TRJ Development,Custom House. 10465 6/7/99 800 WEST LAKE-COOK ROAD-Aesthetics Motion to approve the Appearance Recommendation: 800 West Lake Cook Road - Cafe Winberie, revised Elevations Materials and Colors. NEXTEL-Aesthetics Motion to approve the Appearance Recommendation: 1080-1090 Johnson Drive,Nextel,Ground sign Panel and Wall Sign on West Elevation. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK-Aesthetics Motion to approve the Appearance Recommendation: Lot 2, Chevy Chase Business Park, NW Corner of Lake-Cook Road and Northgate Parkway - Multi-Tenant Office Building. Architecture, Materials, Colors and Landscaping American National Bank. 1999 PAVEMENT CRACK SEALING CONTRACT-Award of Bid Motion to approve the 1999 Pavement Crack Sealing Contract. DEERFIELD AND WEILAND OFFICE BUILDING-DIA and Plat of Easement Motion to approve-DIA and Plat of Easement for the Deerfield and Weiland Office Building. ORDINANCE#99-52-Prevailing Wages Motion to approve An Ordinance Concerning Prevailing Wages. RESOLUTION#99-35-Commuter Station Development Agreement Motion to approve Resolution#99-35 Authorizing Amendment No.4 to the commuter Station Development Agreement Between the village of Buffalo Grove and Metra. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover to approve the Consent Agenda.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#99-53-HOME DAY CARE Mr.Balling introduced the proposed ordinance. ' � I Moved byBerman,seconded byBraiman,topass Ordinance#99-53, r O capproving a special use for a Child PP g P Day Care Home in the R-5A One-Family Dwelling District,Village of Buffalo Grove,Cook and Lake Counties,Illinois.Details of this proposal are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of June 2, 1999. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried. 10466 6/7/99 Plan Commissioner Krug stated that this is an example of the way a home day care facility should be run;there was not one negative comment from anyone in the neighborhood. GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT-AWARD OF BID Trustee Glover reviewed the proposal and moved to award bids to J.W.Turf(John Deere)for tractor as specified and bid in amount of$14,990;Chicago Turf(Toro)for two riding rotary mowers as specified and bid in amount of$14,161 each,$28,322 total;Illinois Lawn(Jacobsen&Ransomes)for two fairway mowers as specified and bid in amount of$26,968 each,$53,972 total;and to reject bids and award contract to Illinois Lawn(Jacobsen&Ransomes),based on performance,for PTO driven tractor pulled rotary mower as specified in amount of$14,995;the motion was seconded by Trustee Marienthal. At the request of Mr.Raysa,Trustee Glover amended the motion to also waive bids on the PTO drive tractor pulled rotary mower;Trustee Marienthal seconded the amendment. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried. PRAEDIUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Marc Schwartz,attorney for the developer,made a presentation to the Board,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of June 2, 1999. Moved by Berman,seconded by Reid,to refer the Praedium Development Corporation,proposed retail/service development,Amendment of P.U.D.and Preliminary Plan in the B-5 District,Lot 2 of the Walgreen's Buffalo Grove Resubdivision,east side of Buffalo Grove Road north of Lake Cook Road. Trustee Braiman stated that he wants the Plan Commission to look carefully as keeping as many trees as possible,and also adding trees;he said the original concept was to have this be a one-user facility. Trustee Reid is concerned about the access into the Simon property because of the safety hazard and wants this to be addressed;he also questions who will use the 15 parking spaces behind the store. Trustee Marienthal also would like to see one user on this site. Trustee Berman does not believe this is the best possible use for the site; he believes there is too much on the parcel;he does not believe this should be a multi-user site. Trustee Glover stated that the Board was led to believe this would be a single-user site;she is disappointed in this proposal. Trustee Braiman noted that referral to the Plan Commission does not guarantee approval. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried. 10467 6/7/99 BUFFALO GROVE DAYS-PORT-A-POTTIES Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Reid, to waive sealed bid procedure and award contract to Hygo-Port,Inc. in the amount of$10,510. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried CONGREGATION BETH AM Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to waive water tap-on fees for Congregation Beth Am. Mr.Balling stated that out-of-pocket expenses would be reimbursed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4-Marienthal,Reid,Glover,Berman NAYS: 0-None ABSTAIN: 1 -Braiman ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried. EXECUTIVE MEETING Moved by Glover,seconded by Berman,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Personnel and Land Acquisition.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks Motion declared carried. The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 9:25 P.M.,and returned to the Regular Meeting at 10:39 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to adjourn the meeting.Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.The meeting was adjourned at 10:39 P.M. rawet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS! /tkY OF . 1999. Village President