North Cook News

Village of Buffalo Grove Committee of the Whole met Aug. 6.

Here is the minutes provided the Board:

Call to Order

President Sussman called the meeting to order at 7:28 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.

Roll Call

Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman; Trustees Berman, Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson and Smith.

Also present were: Dane Bragg, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Jennifer Maltas, Deputy Village Manager; Scott Anderson, Finance Director; Andrew Brown, Deputy Finance Director; Art Malinowski, Director of Human Resources; Chris Stilling, Director of Community Development; Nicole Woods, Village Planner; Mike Reynolds, Director of Public Works; Mike Skibbe, Deputy Director of Public Works; Darren Monico, Village Engineer; Geoff Tollefson, Director of Golf Operations; Police Chief Casstevens; Fire Chief Baker.

The Committee of the Whole Meeting consisted of staff reports and Board discussion on the following issues.

Recognition

President Sussman recognized Lauren Stein for her numerous accomplishments and wished her well in her move on to Indiana University, as she was congratulated by the audience and the Board.

New Police Officers

Chief Casstevens reviewed the credentials of Officer Michael Essig and Officer Taylor Franzen, Buffalo Grove’s newest Police Officers, as they were introduced and welcomed by the audience and the Board.

2017 Audit

Mr. Brown introduced Joe Lightcap of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP who reviewed their findings of the 2017 Annual Audit of the Village of Buffalo Grove, as well as their Management Letter. Staff was congratulated by the Board for their efforts.

Six-month Financial Report

Mr. Brown presented an update on the Six-Month Financial Report, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg and Mr. Anderson of July 26, 2018.

Fee & Fine Ordinance

Chief Casstevens reviewed the request of the Police Department regarding updates to the Fee & Fine Ordinance, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of June 28, 2018.

Sunset Provision – Home Rule and Utility Use Taxes

Mr. Anderson reviewed the Sunset Provision on Home Rule and Utility Use Taxes and the financial effect that they have on Village revenue, details of which are contained in the Village Board Meeting Agenda Item Overview that he prepared.

Wage Pool

Mr. Malinowski reviewed staff recommendations for the 2019 Wage Pool for Employees, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of August 2, 2018.

2019 Capital Improvement Plan

Mr. Skibbe reviewed the 2019 Preliminary Requests for the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan.

Preliminary 2018 Property Tax Levy

Mr. Anderson reviewed the preliminary 2018 Tax Levy, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of August 2, 2018.

Stormwater Proforma

Mr. Reynolds presented an update on the status of the Stormwater Utility as well as long-term challenges and financial implications, details of which are contained in his memo to Ms. Maltas of July 25, 2018.

Prairie View Metra Station Area Plan

Nicole Woods provided an update on the Prairie View Metra Station Area Plan, including a summary of the findings from the first public open house and the next steps for the project, details of which are contained in her memo to the Board of July 27, 2018.

Resident Survey

Ms. Maltas presented a follow up on the Next Steps Workshop, details of which are contained in Mr. Michel’s memo to her of July 25, 2018.

Pet Sale Regulation

Denice Bocek, resident, and Marc Ayers of the Humane Society of the United States, made a presentation regarding an ordinance amendment to regulate the sale of pets in pet stores, further details of which are found in various sample ordinance, as well as news articles, and Mr. Bragg’s memo to the Board of August 2, 2018.

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.

Martin Sussman, representing the CRD, commented on the meetings of the commission and their goals and accomplishments.

Anna Shoichet, resident, commented on questions that she has regarding property inspections. Mr. Stilling and Mr. Bragg responded that they are aware of Ms. Shoichet’s situation and will again respond to her questions.

Adjournment

Moved by Berman, seconded by Weidenfeld, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 P.M.

http://buffalogrovevillageil.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=12&ID=1363&Inline=True