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Village of Buffalo Grove President & Board of Trustees met Oct. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER 

President Smith 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 Smith; Trustees Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein, Bocek, and Weidenfeld. Trustee Johnson was absent.

Also present were: Chris Stilling, Deputy Village Manager; Patrick Brankin, Village Attorney; Mike Skibbe, Deputy Village Manager/Director of Public Works; Evan Michel, Management Analyst; Katie Golbach, Human Resources Management Analyst; Chris Black, Director of Finance; Nicole Woods, Director of Community Development; Tom Wisniewski, Buyer; Kyle Johnson, Assistant Director of Public Works/Village Engineer; Brett Robinson, Administrative Services Director; Fire Chief Baker; and Police Lieutenant Spolar.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT 

Reverend James Preston of Kingswood Methodist Church offered thoughts on the horrific acts of terror that recently took place in Israel, noting that our community is devastated by these acts and Reverend Preston urged all of our residents to come together to deliver healing and wisdom and peace to provide safety in our homes and schools and workplaces and houses of worship.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Moved by Ottenheimer, seconded by Cesario, to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2023, Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

AYES: 5 – Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein, Bocek, Weidenfeld

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Johnson

Motion declared carried.

Moved by Stein, seconded by Bocek, to approve the minutes of the September 28, 2023, Special Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

AYES: 5 – Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein, Bocek, Weidenfeld

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Johnson

Motion declared carried.

Moved by Ottenheimer, seconded by Cesario, to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2023, Special Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

AYES: 5 – Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein, Bocek, Weidenfeld

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Johnson

Motion declared carried.

Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Stein, to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

AYES: 5 – Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein, Bocek, Weidenfeld

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Johnson

Motion declared carried.

WARRANT #1360 

Mr. Black read Warrant #1360. Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Ottenheimer, to approve Warrant #1360 in the amount of $5,692,424.32 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

AYES: 5 – Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein, Bocek, Weidenfeld

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Johnson

Motion declared carried.

VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT 

There is no Village Manager’s report tonight.

REPORTS FROM TRUSTEES 

There are no Trustee reports tonight.

CONSENT AGENDA 

President Smith 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.

Contract Extensions with Multiple Vendors  

Motion to approve Contract Extensions with multiple vendors as listed below. Staff recommends that the Village President and Board of Trustees authorize staff to execute the following Contract extensions as listed below and further detailed in materials contained in Board packets.

• A two-year contract option with Crystal Maintenance for Custodial Services

• A one-year contract option with Midwest Power Industry for Generator Maintenance and as Needed Repairs

• A one-year contract option with City Escape & Design for ROW and Median Mowing 

• A one-year contract option with Aldridge Electric for Street light Maintenance Services 

• A one-year contract option with Vulcan Materials Company for Aggregate Materials 

• A one-year contract option with Wold Ruck Pate for Architectural Services

• A two-year contract option with Paramedic Billing Services (PBS) for Ambulance and Fire Billing Services

• A two-year contract option with Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc for Pyrotechnics Services 

• A one-year contract option with Fire Services Inc for Fire Department Fleet Maintenance 

• A one-year contract option with ImageTrend for data collection and evaluation services 

• A one-year contract option with Lauterbach and Amen for Audit Services

• A one-year contract option with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. for Geographical Information Services

• A one-year contract option with DataProse LLC for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services 

• A two-year contract option with Indestructo Rental Company., for Tent and Equipment Rental Services

• A two-year contract option with Clarke Mosquito Environmental Mosquito Management for Mosquito Abatement

• A one-year contract option with B&F Construction Code Services for contract inspections & plan review services

Resolution No. 2023-24 - Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes  

Motion to pass Resolution No. 2023-24 relating to the Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Minutes. The Corporate Authorities of the Village determine that the need for confidentiality still exists with regard to the following approved minutes: July 17, 2023.

Resolution No. 2023-25 - Authorized Agent to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) 

Motion to pass Resolution No. 2023-25 appointing Human Resources Manager Kathryn A. Golbach as the Village's Authorized Agent to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) effective October 16, 2023. The Authorized Agent has the powers and duties as noted within the resolution.

Resolution No. 2023-26 - 2023 Unused Private Activity Bond Volume Cap  

Motion to pass Resolution No. 2023-26 ceding the 2023 Unused Private Activity Bond Volume Cap of the Village of Buffalo Grove (Including Volume Cap Transferred from Other Lake County Home Rule Units) to Lake County.

Buffalo Grove is the host of the Lake County Partners Private Activity Bond Clearinghouse. This resolution is required annually so that unused funds can be transferred over to the next year and used in the future.

Ordinance No. 2023-119 - Disposal of Surplus Village Personal Property 

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2023-119 authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Village Personal Property

The list of Village owned property that will be disposed of during FY 2023 is contained in Board packets. The assets were either used for trade-in or outright disposed of. All capital assets will be removed from the Village's balance sheet.

Ordinance No. 2023-120 - 15989 & 16051 Deerfield Parkway 

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2023-120 approving the Disconnection of 15989 & 16051 Deerfield Parkway.

Staff recommends that the Village Board approve the proposed ordinance disconnecting the property located at 15989 & 16051 Deerfield Parkway.

Ordinance No. 2023-121 - 1650 Leider Lane 

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2023-121 authorizing the Village Manager to extend the Listing Agreement for 1650 Leider Lane.

Staff recommends that the Village Board approve an Ordinance authorizing the Village Manager to execute a 6-month extension to the listing agreement with Colliers International for the Village property at 1650 Leider Lane.

Ordinance No. 2023-122 - Berman Lapetina Enterprises, LLC  

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2023-122 authorizing a Development Improvement Agreement with Berman Lapetina Enterprises, LLC.

Staff recommends approval of the Development Improvement Agreement for a Self-Storage Facility commercial building development behind Ricky Rockets located at 105 Lexington Drive, subject to the receipt of the required fees and Village Attorney review.

Ordinance No. 2023-123 - Bonnell Industries  

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2023-122 authorizing the purchase to Upfit three Public Works vehicles from Bonnell Industries.

Staff recommends the Village Board authorize Bonnell Industries to complete the upfit of three (3) winter maintenance packages on three (3) Chevrolet 4500HD dump trucks purchased in FY23. This Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Contract #155925 is for all three vehicles for a total amount not to exceed $61,833.37.

Ordinance No. 2023-124 - 41 McHenry Commercial Development  

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2023-124 authorizing execution of the Certificate of Initial Acceptance for the 41 McHenry Commercial Development. Contained in Board packets is the Certificate of Initial Acceptance for the new multi-tenant development improvements located at 41 McHenry Road. Staff recommends approval to begin the one-year maintenance period on October 16, 2023, pending Village Attorney review.

It was requested that Item 8. F. Ordinance No. 2023-120 approving the Disconnection of 15989 & 16051 Deerfield Parkway be removed from the Consent Agenda.

Moved by Stein, seconded by Bocek, to approve the Consent Agenda minus Item 8.F. as listed above. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the amended Consent Agenda:

AYES: 5 – Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein, Bocek, Weidenfeld

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Johnson

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-120 – 15989 & 16051 DEERFIELD PARKWAY 

Moved by Stein, seconded by Weidenfeld, to pass Ordinance No. 2023-120 approving the Disconnection of 15989 and 16051 Deerfield Parkway.

Mr. Stilling reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in his memo to the Board dated October 12, 2023.

Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

AYES: 5 – Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein, Bocek, Weidenfeld

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Johnson

Motion declared carried.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT 

President Smith appointed Amy Parker to the Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities. Moved by Stein, seconded by Ottenheimer to concur with President Smith’s appointment. Upon roll call, Trusters voted as follows:

AYES: 5 – Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein, Bocek, Weidenfeld

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Johnson

Motion declared carried.

President Smith noted that, in the past month, he has read several Proclamations on behalf of our Village strongly denouncing hatred in all forms in our community. What happened in Israel on October 7, 2023, is pure, unadulterated evil and we need to vehemently disavow terrorism. It is essential for our community to come together and support one another and stand in solidarity with those who are suffering. The Jewish community of Buffalo Grove is an integral part of our Village’s diverse tapestry. They are our friends and neighbors, and we stand with them during these challenging times, and we must make them feel welcome, valued, and respected.

President Smith shared that a list of organizations providing humanitarian aid and resources available to those directly affected may be found on the Village website.

President Smith also noted that, as soon as he was made aware of the attacks on October 7, 2023, he immediately contacted Chief Budds, and he thanked our outstanding Police Department for their outreach to our synagogues, Jewish service agencies, and any businesses who may be feeling especially vulnerable. Buffalo Grove will not tolerate any form of discrimination in our community.

QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE 

President Smith 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 Cesario, seconded by Weidenfeld, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

AYES: 5 – Cesario, Ottenheimer, Stein, Bocek, Weidenfeld

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Johnson

Motion declared carried.

The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 P.M.

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