1999-01-18 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10303
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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 JANUARY 18, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias 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 Mathias;Trustees Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks
and Glover.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Finance
Director;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village
Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover seconded by Rubin,to approve the minutes of the January 4, 1999 Regular Meeting. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#878
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant#878. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve Warrant#878 in the amount
of$2,066,212.96,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS : 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#99-2—RecognizingJacqueline Gorell
President Mathias introduced a resolution acknowledging the accomplishments of Jacqueline Gorell, former Mayor
of Skokie,which will be presented to her at retirement festivities in her honor later this month. Moved by Braiman,
seconded by Glover,to approve the resolution. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS : 0-None
Motion declared carried.
1999 GOALS
President Mathias read a statement outlining his goals for Buffalo Grove in the year 1999.
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HOUSE FIRE
Trustee Rubin reported on a house fire in the Village last week resulting in a family made homeless. He recognized
Hilton Garden Inn and its manager,Greg Lundgren for making the family guests of the hotel until permanent
arrangements could be made.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE MATHIAS
Trustees Rubin,Braiman and Glover along with Village Manager Balling attended the swearing in ceremony of
State Representative Mathias in Springfield and congratulated him on his achievement.
President Mathias thanked those who attended the ceremony for coming and for their support. His new legislative
office will be open in the Sporlein Commons soon.
LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS
Trustee Rubin attended the SWANCC meeting and the Northwest Municipal Conference on President Mathias'
behalf. On the agenda for the NWMC,was the discussion with the Utilities Regulation Committee concerning
Commonwealth Edison. Buffalo Grove and other villages had mutual concerns regarding electrical outages.One
suggestion coming from the discussion was to recommend the placement of the ICC telephone number for
complaints on cable and in newsletters.The most effective means of getting problems solved was for residents to
contact the regulative body directly.
ORDINANCE#99-7
At the January 4, 1999 meeting, Ordinance#99-7,Osco Drug Sign Code Appeal, was on the Consent Agenda but
not listed as an ordinance; it was passed by motion. Mr.Raysa requested that tonight the Board ratify the
ordinance. Moved by Reid seconded by Braiman to ratify Ordinance#99-7.
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling presented the Management Report. There were no questions on same.
WHISTLE BLOWING REPORT
Mr.Balling presented a status report of the subject. Additional research has been presented that tends to support the
Boards efforts in terms of considering a train whistle ban. He would like to place this item on the Agenda for
consideration of a resolution at the February 1 meeting.
The Board recommended that Staff proceed with the preparation of the resolution.
RESOLUTION#99-3—Recognizing Lee Szymborski
President Mathias asked Mr. Szymborski to come forward. He then read the resolution outlining the
accomplishments of Mr. Szymborski in his twelve years on the staff of the Village of Buffalo Grove. He was
congratulated by the Board and the audience.
Trustee Rubin and Debbie Holm,chairman of the Residents with Disabilities Commission,thanked Mr. Szymborski
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for his hard work on behalf of the Commission. Clarke Walser,Chairman of the Fire and Police Commission added
his words of thanks for his work with that Commission.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid to approve Resolution#99-3,recognizing Lee Szymborski,Assistant village
Manager for his years of service to the village of Buffalo Grove.
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Szymborski thanked the Board and the Staff for all their support and opportunities afforded him.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Mathias explained the Consent Agenda,stating that any items on the Consent Agenda may be removed by
a Board member or member of the audience for full discussion;there were no such requests. President Mathias read
a brief summary of each item on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Glover seconded by Marienthal,to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#99-8-Liquor Control
Motion to Amend Chapter 5.20,Liquor Controls revoking a Class A liquor licenses for Barry's Ribs&More.
WALSH PLAT OF SUBDIVISION
Motion to approve the Walsh Plat of Subdivision.
HIGHLAND PARK FITNESS CENTER—Initial Acceptance
Motion to approve the Initial Acceptance for Highland Park and Fitness Center.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE-Purchase
Motion to authorize to purchase a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
IRRIGATION WELL—Authorize to Bid
Motion to authorize to bid for irrigation well for Buffalo Grove Golf Club.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#99-9- FY1999 Golf Club&Arboretum Golf Course Funds
The Public hearing for the Appropriation Ordinance was held at the January 4, 1999 meeting. Moved by Glover,
seconded by Rubin to adopt the FY1999 Appropriation for the Golf Club&Arboretum Golf Course. Upon roll
call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#99-4—Buffalo Grove Golf Course Club House Food Service Lease
Moved by Glover seconded by Braiman,to approve Resolution#99-4, approving a lease for the Buffalo Grove
Golf Course Club House Food Service with Creative Hospitality,Inc. The facilities should be open in March.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#99-10—Amending Development Ordinance
Mr.Balling noted revisions to the Development Ordinance as found in Dick Kuenkler's memo to him of January 8,
1999, including the addendum concerning the size of replacement trees. He recommended approval. Moved by
Rubin,seconded by Reid to approve Ordinance#99-10,amending the Development Ordinance,Title 16 of the
Municipal Code.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#99-5—Amending the Residential Scavenger Service Contract
Mr.Brimm discussed the subject,details of which can be found in his memo to the Board of January 8, 1999.
He noted that there will be no rate increase for the third year in a row. This includes no rate increase for the Solid
Waste Agency.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Rubin to approve Resolution#99-5,Authorizing the Execution of Amendments to
the Residential Scavenger Service Contract between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Waste Management-
Northwest,a Division of Waste Management of Illinois,Inc.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#99-11—Liquor Controls,Tragon
Tragon Corporation now holds a Class B liquor license and requests a Class D in addition. This will allow the
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license holder to conduct testing of alcoholic beverages off premises as well. This amendment authorizes the
combination of a Class B and Class D for an additional cost of$300.
Trustee Reid requested a change in the ordinance to add the following words to Section 1:
"If authorized by the Liquor Control Commissioner," add "and approved by the Village Board".
Moved by Glover seconded by Reid,to approve Ordinance#99-11,Amending Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
1999 STREET PROGRAM—Authorize to Bid
Mr.Balling introduced the subject,details of which can be found in Mr.Kuenkler's memo to him of January 5,
1999.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve the authorization to bid the 1999 Street Program. Upon roll
call the Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0—None
Motion declared carried.
BELMONT VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY—Plan Commission Referal
Mr.Balling introduced the subject,details of which can be found in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him of January 14, 1999.
Robert Gamrath,attorney for the petitioner,addressed the Board requesting an amendment to the existing PUD and
rezoning from commercial subdistrict to a residential subdistrict. He described the proposed use as a three story
assisted living residential facility and a one story wellness center housed in a separate building. The site includes a
lot for use other than the Belmont development.
David Nussbaum,representing the Belmont Corporation,made a presentation and answered questions from the
Board.
In answer to a question form President Mathias,Mr.Nussbaum stated that they would request the entire parcel
including the undeveloped portion be zoned residential.
Trustee Rubin was concerned about the use of the 1.26 acre parcel not used by Belmont Village. He questioned if
there was still a market to support this new development as well as Sunrise Assisted Living center in Buffalo Grove.
Mr.Nussbaum saw Belmont Village as a different price bracket than that of the other assisted living center. In
order to be licensed by the state,Belmont needed to prove there was a demand for another facility.
Trustee Marienthal requested they submit a plan for the smaller parcel at the time of the Plan Commission review.
Trusstee Reid suggested that parking problem be carefully considered.
Trustee Braiman considered the loss of taxes on the Village if the use was changed from commercial to residential.
Trustee Hendricks noted that this would be the fifth assisted living facility within a 1.5 mile radius and the third in
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Buffalo Grove and questioned the need.
Trustee Glover believed she could not remove this parcel from the commercial tax roll.
Moved by Rubin and seconded by Reid to refer Belmont Village assisted living facility to the Plan Commission.
YES: Reid,Rubin
NO: Marienthal,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
Trustee Reid clarified his vote stating that his vote to refer the project to the Plan Commission does not necessarily
mean that he will vote"yes" when it returns to the Board.
President Mathias requested that those who voted"NO" be polled to see if the project should not be considered or
if additional information was needed.
Marienthal: needed additional information
Braiman: needed additional information
Hendricks: needed additional information
Glover: project should not be referred
The petitioner will gather additional information and return requesting referral to the Plan Commission.
RIVERWALK NORTH—Plan Commission Referral
Mr.Balling introduced the subject,details of which can be found in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of January 14,
1999. The property was annexed to the Village in 1990. Presently two buildings occupy the property. An
additional office building is proposed tonight along with development of another lot.
Mr.Hal Frank representing the owner,briefly introduced the proposed project.The 14 acres are zoned office and is
limited to that by annexation agreement.
Allen Krakower represented Hamilton Partners who is interested in an additional proposed corporate office space
and parking deck. A decision has not yet been made for the use of the remainder of the property. Traffic is an issue
which will help to determine the use. Mr.Kracower will talk with staff to identify what the alternative land uses are
acceptable.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Kracower stated that both parcels needed to be referred at the
same time and options needed to be consistent with office use.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Hendricks to refer Riverwalk North Milwaukee Avenue/Riverwalk Drive
proposed amendment to the Preliminary Plan to the Plan Commission.
Trustee Reid asked what he was asking for on the northern five acres. Mr.Kracower listed his ideas and asked to
discuss with staff what alternative uses were allowed. Traffic may be a concern if an additional office is built on
this site. Trustee Reid requested that the use be specific and clearly defined.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6—Marinethal„Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
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EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Reid,seconded by Glover,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Personnel. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS : 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Meeting at 9:23 P.M
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10;25 P.M.
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