Village of Buffalo Grove Village President & Board of Trustees met April 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
President Sussman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman; Trustees Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, and Pike. Trustee Smith was absent.
Also present were: Dane Bragg, Village Manager; Patrick Brankin, Village Attorney; Chris Stilling, Deputy Village Manager; Mike Skibbe, Deputy Village Manager/Director of Public Works; Art Malinowski, Director of Human Resources; Katie Golbach, Human Resource Management Analyst; Chris Black, Director of Finance; Evan Michel, Management Analyst; Nicole Woods, Director of Community Development; Darren Monico, Village Engineer; Kyle Johnson, Assistant Director of Public Works; James Warnstedt, Assistant Director of Public Works; Brett Robinson, Administrative Services Director; Tom Wisniewski, Buyer; Fire Chief Baker; Police Chief Casstevens; and Deputy Police Chief Szos.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Ottenheimer, seconded by Johnson, to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2022, Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Pike, to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2022, Committee of the Whole Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 – Stein, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSTAIN: 1 – Ottenheimer
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #1340
Mr. Black read Warrant #1340. Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Ottenheimer, to approve Warrant #1340 in the amount of $4,643,606.57 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Through a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Michel offered an overview of the actions that other municipalities and community groups have taken to support those who have been affected by the events in Eastern Europe.
After Board discussion, it was determined that the most effective and efficient way for the Village to be of assistance would be to act as a clearinghouse connecting those in need of services and assistance with local agencies who would be able to help them.
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT
Deputy Chief Szos provided a brief background on the addition of a Comfort and Therapy Dog to the Buffalo Grove Police Department, after which he introduced the Police Department Social Worker, Brittany Wilson, and her partner, Gus. Ms. Wilson then described the services that she and Gus provide to the Buffalo Grove community, details of which are contained in the memo from Deputy Chief Szos and Chief Casstevens to Mr. Bragg of February 25, 2022.
Chief Casstevens briefly reviewed the efforts that the Buffalo Grove Police Department makes throughout the year to support Special Olympics, after which he introduced Katie Risley, Special Olympics Illinois Director of Development.
Ms. Risley reviewed the challenges that Special Olympics faced over the past two years, and then presented an award to the Buffalo Grove Police Department for their commitment to Special Olympics and raising over $65,000.00 for these athletes.
Steve Katz, Special Olympics athlete spoke and noted how much that Special Olympics means to him and his fellow athletes.
PUBLIC HEARING – 22405 & 22371 PRAIRIE ROAD
President Sussman called the Public Hearing for an Annexation Agreement for 22405 & 22371 Prairie Road to order at 7:58 P.M., noting that publication of this Hearing was in the Daily Herald.
Roll call indicated the following present: President Sussman, Trustees Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, and Pike. Trustee Smith was absent.
Ms. Woods reviewed the proposed annexation, details of which are contained in her memo to Mr. Bragg of April 14, 2022.
Derick Goodman presented a brief overview of the project.
President Sussman asked if there were any questions or comments from Board members. Ms. Woods then answered questions from the Board.
President Sussman asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience; there were none. At 8:04 P.M., President Sussman continued this Public Hearing until later in the agenda. REPORTS FROM TRUSTEES
There are no reports from Trustees tonight.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Sussman explained the Consent Agenda, stating that any member of the audience or the Board could request that an item be removed for full discussion; there were no such requests. The Village Clerk read a brief synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Proclamation Recognizing Arbor Day
Motion to approve a Proclamation designating Friday, April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in Buffalo Grove.
This Proclamation designates Friday, April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in Buffalo Grove. The Proclamation is one of four criteria to qualify for the Tree City U.S.A. Award.
Ordinance No. 2022-39 – Street Sweeper Repairs
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2022-39, authorizing Waiver of Bids to purchase Street Sweeper Repairs, authorizing the Village Manager to waive bids and purchase sole source street sweeper repair services from E.J. Equipment Inc. for the repairs to Street Sweeper 438 in an amount not to exceed $28,540.16, pending review and approval by the Village attorney.
Ordinance No. 2022-40 - MAKO Air Compressor
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2022-40, authorizing the Village Manager to waive bids and make a sole source purchase of a Mako Air Compressor from Air One Equipment in an amount not to exceed $62,035.00 pending review and approval by the Village attorney.
Ordinance No. 2022-41 - Special Event Liquor License
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2022-41, amending the Class G4 Special Event Liquor License by increasing the limitation on the number of licenses from two to six.
Ordinance No. 2022-42 - Axel's Bistro Cafe
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2022-42, Class A liquor license is reserved for Axel's Properties, LLC d/b/a Axel's Bistro Cafe at 131 Dundee Road. This reservation is subject to the applicant completing Village requirements for said license on or before July 18, 2022.
Ordinance No. 2022-43 - NCH Outpatient Care Center
Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2022-43, Certificate of Initial Acceptance for the NCH Outpatient Care Center development located at 15 S. McHenry Road.
Village Hall Facility Improvements
Motion to approve authorization to bid Village Hall Facility Improvements as detailed in the memo contained in Board packets.
Resolution No. 2022-3 - Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes
Motion to pass Resolution No. 2022-3, Corporate Authorities of the Village determine that the need for confidentiality still exists with regard to the approved minutes of October 18, 2021 and November 1, 2021.
Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Stein, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-44 – VILLAGE MANAGER COMPENSATION
Moved by Ottenheimer, seconded by Stein, to pass Ordinance No. 2022-44, providing for compensation of the Village Manager pending review and approval by the Village Attorney and in accordance with materials contained in Board packets.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-45 – ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
Moved by Pike, seconded by Weidenfeld, to pass Ordinance No. 2022-45, approving an Annexation Agreement for the property at 22405 & 22371 Prairie Road, subject to review and approval by the Village Attorney.
Ms. Woods reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ottenheimer, seconded by Johnson, to close the Public Hearing. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:10 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-46 – ANNEXING PROPERTY
Moved by Pike, seconded by Weidenfeld, to pass Ordinance No. 2022-46, annexing the property at 22405 & 22371 Prairie Road.
Ms. Woods reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-47 – R-4 REZONING
Moved by Pike, seconded by Johnson, to pass Ordinance No. 2022-47, approving a rezoning to R-4 for the property at 22405 & 22371 Prairie Road.
Ms. Woods reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
AVALON CROSSING
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Weidenfeld, to approve the Avalon Crossing Development Improvement Agreement for a six-home residential development named Avalon Crossing at the southeast corner of Prairie Road and Edenvale Drive, subject to the receipt of the required fees and Village Attorney review, and in accordance with materials contained in Board packets.
Mr. Monico reviewed the proposal, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of March 29, 2022. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
41 S. McHENRY ROAD
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Pike, to refer the property at 41 S. McHenry, NCH Outlot, to the Planning & Zoning Commission for review.
Mr. Stilling reviewed the proposal, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of April 14, 2022. Mitch Goltz, owner of GW Properties, presented an overview of the proposed development. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
BUSINESS/CRAFT FAIR – BG DAYS
Moved by Stein, seconded by Weidenfeld, to move approval of the recommendation that the Village Manager be authorized to sign an agreement between the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo Grove Park District and the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce for a Business and Craft Fair at Buffalo Grove Days 2022, pending final review and approval by the Village Attorney.
Mr. Skibbe reviewed the proposed agreement, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of April 18, 2022.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
THE CLOVE
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Stein, to refer Kensington Development of The Clove back to the May 18, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for review of the area north of Old Checker Road, in accordance with materials contained in Board packets.
Mr. Stilling reviewed the proposal, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of April 14, 2022.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
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 none.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Johnson, to move to Executive Session to discuss: Section 2(C)(5) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act: (5) the Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body, Including Meetings Held for the Purpose of Discussing Whether a Particular Parcel Should be Acquired.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 – Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson, Pike
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Smith
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Session from 8:24 P.M. until 8:56 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Pike, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:57 P.M.
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