1999-11-15 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10886
11/15/99
The Village Board and the Park District Board met in the Lower Level Conference Room for discussion before the
Regular Village Board Meeting. Those present were: Elliott Hartstein,John Marienthal,Bill Reid,Jeff Braiman,
DeAnn Glover,Jeff Berman,William Balling,Ghida Sahyouni,Robert Pfeil,Larry Reiner,Karen Larson,Don
Hedlund,Martha Weiss,Rick Drainer,Mike Rylko,John Green,and Janet Sirabian.
The meeting began at 6:10 P.M.,and the Village Board and the Park Board reviewed the proposed ordinance to
reach an agreement acceptable to all parties.
It was noted that it is important to point out that it is not the intention of one board to tell another board what to do.
The meeting ended at 7:05 P.M.
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,NOVEMBER 15, 1999
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,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; Scott Anderson,Assistant Finance
Director;Art Malinowski,Human Resources Director;Philip Versten,Administrative Assistant;Robert Giddens,
MIS Director;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Raymond Rigsby,Superintendent of Public Works;
Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Fire Chief Allenspach;Deputy Fire Chief Sashko;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village
Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the October 25, 1999 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the November 1, 1999 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#898
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant#898. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#898 in the
amount of$1,915,223.67,authorizing payment of bills listed.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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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 each of the participants
in the Citizen's Fire Academy as they were presented with certificates by the Chief and President Hartstein and
were congratulated by the audience and the Board. The class presented a plaque to show their appreciation to the
Fire Department.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
President Hartstein appointed Scott Lessor to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Steve Handler to the ESDA for
terms to expire 4/30/00.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Reid,to concur with President Hartstein's appointments. Upon voice vote,the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
COMMUNITY INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE
President Hartstein reminded residents that there will be a Community Thanksgiving Service at Congregation Beth
Am on Sunday,November 21, 1999 at 7:00 P.M.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for the month of October;there were no questions on
same.
SIX MONTH FINANCIAL UPDATE
Mr.Anderson summarized the six-month fmancial report,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling
of November 9, 1999.
FIRE OFFICER EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Mr.Balling reviewed the Fire Officer Exchange Program with the Northbrook Fire Department,details of which are
contained in Chief Allenspach's memo to him of November 5, 1999.
RESOLUTION#99-49—RAYMOND RIGSBY
Mr. Rigsby came forward as President Hartstein read the proposed resolution.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to pass Resolution#99-49,recognizing Ray Rigsby's 20 years of service
to the Village. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Mr.Rigsby was congratulated by the audience and the Board and was presented with gifts from the Village.
"SAVED BY THE BELT THANKFUL THANKSGIVING"
Sgt. Steve Husak thanked the Board for their support of the efforts of the Police Department in its endeavors having
to do with traffic safety,and particularly seat belt safety. Sgt.Husak then introduced residents that were in accidents
where seat belts saved them from serious injuries,and presented them with Saved by the Belt awards.
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GOLDEN BISON AWARD
President Hartstein introduced the Golden Bison award. Ms. Sahyouni presented a brief background on The
Claremont Rehab and Living Center,as President Hartstein and Trustee Marienthal presented the Golden Bison
Award to Alan Burack of The Claremont in recognition of their 5th anniversary celebration. Mr.Burack thanked the
Village for this recognition and stated that they look forward to celebrating many more anniversaries in the Village
of Buffalo Grove.
Ms. Sahyouni reviewed a new program that the Village is coordinating with Lake County Partners for Economic
Development called Business Retention and Expansion Program. This is an excellent economic development tool
that is quickly spreading throughout Lake County,and the Village is very pleased to be one of the first communities
joining this partnership.
Y2K PRESENTATION
Mr. Giddens provided a Power Point presentation overview of the comprehensive plan developed by the Y2K
committee to assure residents that the Village does not anticipate any major Y2K problems,however,the Village is
prepared to deal with any situations that may arise.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from 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.
RESOLUTION#99-50
Motion to approve Resolution#99-50,Requesting the county of Cook not to collect the loss in collection on
tavxable property in the village of Buffalo Grove.
RESOLUTION#99-51—Taxable Property
Motion to approve Resolution#99-51,Requesting the county of Lake not to collect the loss in collection on taxable
property in the village of Buffalo Grove.
RESOLUTION#99-52—Tax Distribution
Motion to approve Resolution#99-52,Requesting Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax Distribution.
ORDINANCE#99-90—Frank Avenue
Motion to approve Ordinance#99-90,Vacating Certain Public Streets and Right-of-Way in Horatio Gardens
Subdivision(Frank Avenue).
ORDINANCE#99-91—Liquor Controls
Motion to approve Ordinance#99-91,Amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls as it pertains to the White Hen
Pantry,223 Dundee Road.
BUFFALO GROVE TOWN CENTER TIF
Motion to approve the Buffalo Grove Town Center Tax Increment Financing Area Annual Report.
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PINE BIKE PATH—Schumi
Motion to Acept the White Pine Bike Path property deed-Schumi.
FISHER CONTAINER LANDSCAPE
Motion to Approve the Fisher Container Landscape Plan.
HELENE'S RESUBDIVISION—Initial Acceptance
Motion to Approve the Acceptance of Helene's Resubdivision(1460 Abbott Ct.)—Initial Acceptance.
PROCLAMATION
Motion to concur with the recommendation proclaiming"Winter Preparedness Week in Buffalo Grove".
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Berman to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman,President Hartstein*
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
President Hartstein voted on Ordinance#99-90 only.
ORDINANCE#99-92-TAXES
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#99-92,an ordinance for the levy and collection of taxes
for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of May, 1999 and ending on the 30th day of April,2000.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of
September 22, 1999.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #99-93—22095 N.PRAIRIE
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#99-93,an ordinance annexing the property at 22095
N. Prairie Road. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Reid, Braiman,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT:' 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#99-94—RAUPP MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#99-94,an ordinance approving an amendment to a
Special Use and Preliminary Plan in the R-4 District,Raupp Memorial Museum,901 Dunham Lane.
Trustee Braiman confirmed that the ordinance being discussed is the proposal dated 11/15/99.
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In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal,Mr.Raysa stated that he had reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 4—Reid, Braiman,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 1 —Marienthal
ABSENT: 1—Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
FY 1998-1999 FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Brimm presented the FY 1998-1999 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(Audit)for the period ended
April 30, 1999 for acceptance;details regarding this audit are contained in Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of
October 29, 1999.
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to accept the FY 1998-1999 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(Audit)for the period ended April 30, 1999. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5—Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1 —Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr.Brimm presented a status report on the FY 1999-2000 through FY 2003-2004 Capital Improvement Plan,details
of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of November 12, 1999.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Boysen presented an update on the improvement at Commerce
Court and Deerfield Parkway.
Trustee Reid stated that some items on this list are maintenance activities and should not fall under the classification
of the Capital Improvement Plan;he does not believe routine maintenance items belong on the Capital Improvement
Plan.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Potential Litigation. 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 from 8:29-8:48 P.M.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF , 1999.
Village President
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