Village of Buffalo Grove Committee of the Whole met May 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Call to Order:
President Sussman called the meeting to order at 7:41 p.m.
Roll Call:
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman; Trustees Berman, Trilling, Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld and Johnson.
Also present were: Dane Bragg, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Jennifer Maltas, Deputy Village Manager; Scott Anderson, Director of Finance; Andrew Brown, Deputy Direct of Finance; Art Malinowski, Human Resource Director; Peter Cahill, Human Resources Management Analyst; Evan Michel, Management Analyst; Brett Robinson, Director of Purchasing; Chris Stilling, Director of Community Development; Nicole Woods, Village Planner; Mike Reynolds, Director of Public Works; Darren Monico, Village Engineer; Police Chief Casstevens; Fire Chief Baker.
The Committee of the Whole Meeting consisted of staff reports and Board discussion on the following issues.
Lake County Community Foundation:
Maggie Morales, Manager of Community Engagement, and Miah Armour, Executive Director of the Lake County Community Foundation presented the benefits of a Donor Advised Fund compared to a private 501c3. The policy question before the Village Board is "to advise staff which is the preferred tool, a Donor Advised Fund or Private 501c3, for the establishment of a Buffalo Grove Community Fund/Foundation."
Buffalo Grove/Pace:
Mr. Brown reviewed that the Village is nearing the expiration of a land agreement with PACE for the use of ninety parking spaces attached to the bus turnaround on Commerce Court, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Anderson of April 26, 2017.
Sidewalk Crossing:
Mr. Monico provided an overview of the sidewalk crossing the railroad on Aptakisic Road, and whether the liability outweighs the need for the sidewalk crossing, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of March 24, 2017.
National Citizen Survey:
Mr. Michel provided an overview of the National Citizen Survey and presented the draft survey materials for Board discussion, details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of March 17, 2017.
Minimum Wage/Minimum Sick Leave:
Mr. Stilling reviewed the recently adopted Cook County ordinance raising the County’s minimum wage gradually for all businesses in the County with at least one employee who works a minimum of two hours in any two-week period, details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of April 26, 2017.
Green Fleet Program:
Mr. Reynolds reviewed the current options available to the Village for green fleets and alternative fuel vehicles, details of which are contained in his memo to Ms. Maltas of February 8, 2017.
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; there were no such questions.
Adjournment:
Moved by Berman, seconded by Johnson, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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