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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 APRIL 5.1999
CALL TO ORDER
The Village Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
f ROLL CALL
v Roll call indicated the following present: Trustees Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks and Glover.
President Mathias was absent.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;William Brimm,Finance
Director;Phil Versten,Administrative Assistant;Robert Giddens,MIS Director;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public
Works;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer; and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The Village Clerk once again urged residents to take the time to vote on Tuesday,April 13, 1999.
TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
Moved by Reid,seconded by Marienthal,to elect Trustee Rubin as Temporary Chairman of tonight's meeting. Upon
voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the January 25, 1999 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the March 22, 1999 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll call Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the March 15, 1999 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#883
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#883. Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to approve Warrant#883 in the
amount of$2,114,538.07,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#99-14-RON DETTMANN
Temporary Chairman Rubin read a resolution commending outgoing Buffalo Grove Days Chairman Ron Dettmann
for his service to the community.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to pass Resolution#99-14,commending outgoing Buffalo Grove Days Chair
Ron Dettmann for service to the community, 1991-1999. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
• NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION
Temporary Chairman Rubin read from proclamations for the following issues:
• International Building Safety Week-April 4-10, 1999
• Child Abuse Prevention Month-April, 1999
• Scouting for Food Week-April 10-17, 1999
• Days of Remembrance-April 11-18, 1999
• Senior Celebration Day: International Year of Older Persons-May 12, 1999
• Week of the Young Child-April 18-24, 1999
• American Cancer Society Cancer Control Month
Temporary Chairman Rubin stated that copies of all proclamations are available at the back of the room;those
watching on cable may request copies from the Village Hall;and he suggested that,in the future,all proclamations
be posted on the Village web site.
SENIOR MEDAL OF HONOR AWARD
Temporary Chairman Rubin recognized two Buffalo Grove residents who have been selected to receive the Cook
County Sheriff Michael Sheahan Senior Medal of Honor Award to be presented in a ceremony to be held April 21,
1999. The two recipients,Joseph Tenerelli and Ernie Karge,were congratulated by the Board.
CROSSINGS DRAINAGE
With regard to this issue,Temporary Chairman Rubin pointed out that his law firm represents the Crossings
Homeowners Association on other matters,and while Mr.Raysa has informed him that there is no conflict of
interest,he will refrain from voting on consideration of this matter,
COM ED
Mr.Balling brought the Board up to date on electrical service reliability,details of which are contained in Mr.
Boysen's memo to him of March 29, 1999.
CROSSINGS DRAINAGE
Mr.Balling reported on the plan to jointly solve the drainage problem existing in the Crossings Subdivision,details
of which are contained in Mr.Boysen's memo of March 18, 1999. Staff recommends that the Board authorize the
solicitation of the requests for proposals,and that they bring back at a future meeting the proposals and then take
action on a selection for the independent engineering review.
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After further discussion,it was moved by Braiman and seconded by Hendricks,to visit the site before the RFP is
presented and see what the situation is,at which time there will be a better feeling of what has to be done and then
vote on whether or not to help fund the engineering study.
Trustee Glover stated that she would personally like to get the two parties together and walk the property;if the
downspouts have not been extended far enough,the exact length that they need to be extended needs to be
determined.
Trustee Reid stated that,when it comes to the actual expenditure,he may have an indirect conflict of interest,
however,he does not feel there is any conflict in strongly supporting the interaction between the staff and the
Crossings Association to clarify some of the differences,or in authorizing the action of going out for bids.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
Y2K
Robert Giddens,MIS Director,made a presentation to the Board regarding Y2K issues and the readiness of the
Village to deal with any situations which might arise.
COMMUTER FACILITY EXPANSION
Mr.Balling brought the Board up to date on the commuter facility expansion project;he then answered questions
from the Board on the various aspects of this project. It was suggested that a recycling bin be installed at the station,
and also that a"status report"be posted to keep riders informed of the progress of the project.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Mr.Balling explained the quest of the Village to secure traffic signals at Buffalo Grove Road and Thompson,and
also at Weiland and Thompson,with the result being that,until warrants are met,the county will not allow a signal to
be installed at Weiland and Thompson no matter who pays the cost. Regarding the Thompson and Buffalo Grove
Road intersection,warrants have been met and staff is ready to move ahead. Mr.Boysen reported on the status of
the Weiland and Pauline signal.
PUBLIC HEARING-COMMONWEALTH EDISON
Temporary Chairman Rubin re-opened the Public Hearing at 8:31 P.M.
Mr.Balling reported on the status of the Annexation Agreement concerning Commonwealth Edison property east of
Commerce Court for expansion of the parking lot serving the Buffalo Grove Metra North Central Commuter rail
facility,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him of March 11, 1999;he stated that staff suggests
continuing the matter until Mary 3, 1999.
At 8:32 P.M.,Temporary Chairman Rubin continued this public hearing until May 3, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING-FY 1999-00 BUDGET APPROPRIATION
Temporary Chairman Rubin opened the Public Hearing at 8:33 P.M.;he read from the Notice of Public Hearing
published in the Daily Herald on March 25, 1999. 1
Mr.Brimm made a presentation to the Board on the FY 1999-2000 Appropriation Ordinance,details of which are
contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of March 16, 1999.
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Temporary Chairman Rubin asked if there were any questions from anyone in the audience or on the Board;there
were none.
Mr.Brimm commented on the new owners of the coffee service at the commuter train station.
At 8:37 P.M.,Temporary Chairman Rubin continued the Public Hearing until later on in this meeting.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
With regard to warrants for traffic signals,Elliot Hartstein,908 Providence,suggested asking the county to consider
waiving the requirements.
CONSENT AGENDA
Temporary Chairman Rubin explained the Consent Agenda,stating that any member of the audience or the Board
could request that an item be removed for full discussion;it was requested that Items XI.A. and B.be removed from
the Consent Agenda. Temporary Chairman Rubin then read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#99-25-Porter's Steakhouse
Motion to Amend Chapter 5.20 Liquor Controls-Porter's Steakhouse.
RESOLUTION#99-15-Commonwealth Edison Easement
Motion to approve Commonwealth Edison Sidewalk Easement(Aptakisic Road East of Buffalo Grove Road).
RESOLUTION#99-16-IPBC PARTICIPATION
Motion to approve a Resolution Extending the Period of Participation in the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit
Cooperation for a period of Three Additional Years.
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING-American Red Cross
Motion to approve a Statement of Understanding-American Red Cross of Greater Chicago and the Village of
Buffalo Grove.
BEST SALON&SPA-Signs
Motion to approve the Appearance Commission Recommendation:Best Salon& Spa, 139 McHenry Road-wall
sign variance of Grove Point Shopping Center Sign Criteria.
HASTINGS LANE SPEC BUILDINGS-Aesthetics
Motion to approve the Appearance Commission Recommendation: Spec Buildings 22M and 26M on Hastings Lane-
full reviews;elevations,materials and colors;landscaping and lighting.
EAGLE FOOD STORE-Signs
Motion to approve the Appearance Commission Recommendation:Eagle Food Store,350 McHenry Road-wall sign
on south elevation.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#99-26-APPROPRIATIONS
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to pass Ordinance#99-26,establishing authorizing appropriations for the
Village of Buffalo Grove for the period May 1, 1999 through April 30,2000. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#99-27-REVENUE BONDS
Mr.Balling introduced the proposed ordinance,and Mr.Brimm reviewed the details of same.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to pass Ordinance#99-27,providing for the issuance of$4,150,000 Taxable
Senior Lien Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A;$750,000 Junior Lien Tax Increment Revenue Bonds,
Series 1999B;and$3,400,000 TaxableSubordinated Second Lien Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 1999C.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#99-28-LOCAL EMERGENCY ENERGY PLAN
Mr.Brimm reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of
March 23, 1999. There was discussion as to how much notice would be given before implementing this plan.
It was suggested that some type of informational piece be made available to the public.
Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Glover,to pass Ordinance#99-28,providing for a Local Emergency Energy Plan.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#99-17-BUFFALO GROVE ROAD/THOMPSON BOULEVARD
Mr.Balling reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in Mr.Kuenkler's memo to him of
March 29, 1999.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to pass Resolution#99-17,approving an agreement for engineering
services for the Buffalo Grove Road and Thompson Boulevard intersection improvement. 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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PARK DISTRICT-FEE WAIVER
Mr.Balling reviewed the request of the Park District,details of which are contained in Mr.Brimm's memo to him of
April 1, 1999.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to defer this request until the May 3, 1999 meeting so that the Park District
can be present. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
METRA PARKING LOT
Mr.Balling reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in Mr.Weyrauch's memo of March 31, 1999.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Hendricks,to authorize bid for the Metra Parking Lot Expansion. Upon roll call.
trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#99-29-CABLE TV FRANCHISE
A resident of 515 St.Mary's Parkway stated that he is concerned with the proposed transfer of the cable TV
franchise because of previous problems he has had with the proposed company.
Mr.Reid presented the background of this proposal and the safeguards that are in place to provide reliable service to
the community,details of which are contained in Mr.Versten's memo to Mr.Balling of March 18, 1999.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#99-29,an ordinance consenting to the transfer of control
of the Cable Television Franchise from MediaOne of Northern Illinois,Inc.to TCI of Northern New Jersey,Inc.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#99-30-CABLE TV FRANCHISEE
Moved by Reid, seconded by Hendricks,to pass Ordinance#99-30,an ordinance consenting to the change of control
of the Cable Television Franchisee from TCI of Northern New Jersey,Inc.to AT&T Corporation. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Litigation and to approve
Executive Meeting Minutes.. 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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The Board moved to Executive Meeting from 9:07 P.M.until 9:17 P.M.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to return to the Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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 9:17 P.M.
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et M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
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