Members of the Buffalo Grove Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 12.
The committee meets as needed, but typically at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month in Council Chambers, 50 Raupp Blvd.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Buffalo Grove Committee of the Whole:
MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
President Sussman called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman; Trustees Berman, Trilling, Stein and Johnson.
Trustees Ottenheimer and Weidenfeld were absent.
Also present were: Dane Bragg, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Art Malinowski, Director of Human Resources; Brett Robinson, Director of Purchasing; Christopher Stilling, Director of Community Development; Mike Reynolds, Director of Public Works; Mike Skibbe, Deputy Director of Public Works; Evan Michel, Management Analyst; Pete Cahill, Human Resources Management Analyst; Darren Monico, Village Engineer; Geoff Tollefson, Director of Golf Operations; Joe Bridges, Golf Professional; Fire Chief Baker; Police Chief Casstevens.
The Committee of the Whole Meeting consisted of staff reports and Board discussion on the following issues.
BUFFALO GROVE GOLF COURSE RESTAURANT
Briana and Salvatore Cardone, owners of the Cardone Restaurant Group, provided an overview of their concepts for operating the Buffalo Grove Golf Course Clubhouse restaurant space, details of which are contained in the brochure that they presented.
BICYCLE HELMET USAGE
Mr. Stilling reviewed the staff research with regard to bicycle helmet usage in Buffalo Grove, details of which are contained in the memo to the Board of September 8, 2016 from him and Nicole Woods.
BYOB REGULATIONS
Mr. Bragg reviewed staff research and recommendation with regard to possible BYOB regulations under Section 5.20 of the Municipal Code, details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of September 8, 2016.
BUFFALO GROVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mr. Michel provided follow-up information regarding the creation of the Buffalo Grove Community Foundation, details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of September 2, 2016.
2017 WAGE POOL
Mr. Malinowski reviewed the 2017 compensation pool, details of which are contained in the memo to Mr. Bragg of September 8, 2016 from him and Mr. Cahill.
STORMWATER UTILITY UPDATE
Mr. Reynolds presented an update on the status of the Stormwater Fee and provided a discussion on the fund pro-forma and long-term financial implications, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of August 17, 2016.
PRELIMINARY FY 2017 TAX LEVY
Mr. Bragg reviewed the staff recommendation for the FY 2016 Property Tax Levy to be extended and collected in 2017, details of which are contained in Mr. Anderson’s memo to him of September 8, 2016.
CIP REQUESTS FOR THE 2017 BUDGET CYCLE
Mr. Skibbe reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) requests for the 2017 Budget Cycle.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Sussman reviewed the parameters to be followed by speakers, and asked if there were any questions from the audience on items not on tonight’s agenda.
Faye Yeh, resident, commented on the fees for the Comcast home security system that she has for her home.
Chief Casstevens responded to Mrs. Yeh.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Berman, seconded by Trilling, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
Janet M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 19th
DAY OF September , 2016
Village President
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