1999-04-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10441
4/19/99
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 19, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Northwest Suburban VFW Post#7879 presented the
Colors as everyone 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;Phil Versten,Administrative Assistant;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Raymond Rigsby,
Superintendent of Public Works;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Fire Chief
Allenspach;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Rubin,to approve the minutes of the April 5, 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#884
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#884. Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve Warrant#884 in the amount of
$4,085,048.76,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.
PROCLAMATION-ARBOR DAY
President Mathias read a proclamation declaring April 30, 1999 as Arbor Day in the Village of Buffalo Grove and
called upon all citizens and civic organizations to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and to support
our Village Urban Forestry Program.
Mr.Rigsby then reviewed the four criteria to qualify for the Tree City U.S.A. award,details of which are contained
in his memo to Mr.Balling of April 7, 1999;he then presented the 1998 Tree City U.S.A.Award,awarded to the
Village for the 11th year,to President Mathias,who accepted on behalf of the Board and the residents of the Village.
ORDINANCE#99-31 -LIQUOR CONTROL
Mr.Balling briefly reviewed the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Jane Olson's memo to him of
April 19, 1999.
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#99-31,an ordinance amending Chapter 5.20 of the
Liquor Control Ordinance as it pertains to The Grove Banquets and Meeting Rooms. 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.
PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
President Mathias delivered his fmal remarks as Village President of the Village of Buffalo Grove,thanking Mr.
Balling,the staff,the Board,the volunteers,and the residents for the privilege of serving as Village President.
TRUSTEE'S REMARKS
Trustee Rubin delivered his fmal remarks as Village Trustee,thanking fellow Board members,the outstanding staff
of the Village of Buffalo Grove,and the residents for the honor of being a part of Village government for the last 14
years.
FUTURE AGENDA
Mr.Balling reported that there will not be a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday,April 26, 1999,but there
will be one on Monday,May 10, 1999 to discuss the Arboretum Golf Course planning.
OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none.
RESOLUTION#99-18-AFFIRMING CANVASS OF VOTE RETURNS
The Village Clerk read the proposed resolution declaring the following vote totals for those elected:
Elliott Hartstein as Village President-four year term-2619 votes
Janet Sirabian as Village Clerk-four year term-3653 votes
Jeffrey Berman-Village Trustee-four year term-2845 votes
DeAnn Glover-Village Trustee-four year term-2461 votes
John Marienthal-Village Trustee-four year term-2182 votes
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#99-18,affirming the canvass of vote returns for the
Village of Buffalo Grove's April 13, 1999 election. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#99-19-SIDNEY H.MATHIAS
Trustee Braiman delivered remarks recognizing the accomplishments of both President Mathias and Trustee Rubin
and thanking them for their many years of service to the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Trustee Braiman read the proposed resolution,and moved for passage of Resolution#99-19,commending Sidney
Mathias for service to the Village of Buffalo Grove;Trustee Hendricks seconded the motion. 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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RESOLUTION#99-20-BRIAN N.RUBIN
President Mathias read the proposed resolution,after which it was moved by Braiman,and seconded by Reid,to
pass/Resolution#99-20,commending Brian N.Rubin for service to the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Rubin
Motion declared carried.
Both President Mathias and Trustee Rubin were heartily congratulated by the audience and the Board,and each was
given a token of appreciation on behalf of the Village.
INAUGURATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
Judge Richard Kavitt expressed thanks for the opportunity to administer the oath of office to the newly elected
officials.
Judge Kavitt proceeded to administer the oath of office to Elliott Hartstein as Village President,Janet Sirabian as
Village Clerk,John Marienthal as Village Trustee,DeAnn Glover as Village Trustee,and Jeffrey Berman as Village
Trustee.
PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
President Hartstein presented a ceremonial gavel to Sidney Mathias in recognition of his tenure as President of the
Village of Buffalo Grove,and also announced that the transportation center will be named the Sidney H. Mathias
Commuter Train and Pace Bus Facility. Mr.Mathias expressed his appreciation and thanked everyone for their kind
words.
President Hartstein concluded the meeting with his opening remarks as President of the Village of Buffalo Grove.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Berman,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 P.M.
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Janet M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS3-- DAY OF 1 nn V`y, , 1999.
Village President