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Village of Buffalo Grove President & Board of Trustees met Nov. 6.

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 Johnson, Cesario, Ottenheimer, Bocek, and Weidenfeld. Trustee Stein 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; Evan Michel, Management Analyst; Katie Golbach, Human Resources Management Analyst; Chris Black, Director of Finance; Nicole Woods, Director of Community Development; Molly Gillespie, Communications Director; Tom Wisniewski, Buyer; Kyle Johnson, Assistant Director of Public Works/Village Engineer; Brett Robinson, Administrative Services Director; Geoff Tollefson, Director of Golf Operations; Fire Chief Baker; and Police Chief Budds.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Ottenheimer, to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2023, Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

AYES: 4 – Cesario, Ottenheimer, Bocek, Weidenfeld

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSTAIN: 1 – Johnson

ABSENT: 1 – Stein

Motion declared carried.

WARRANT #1361 

Mr. Black read Warrant #1361. Moved by Cesario, seconded by Johnson, to approve Warrant #1361 in the amount of $3,500,441.36 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Stein

Motion declared carried.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT 

President Smith appointed Chris Black to the Fire Pension Board. Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Bocek, to concur with President Smith’s appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Stein

Motion declared carried.

VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT 

Chief Budds noted how pleased he is to be able to oversee another promotion in the Buffalo Grove Police Department.

Fire & Police Commission Chair Ed McKee began by noting that Ashley Krozel is the daughter of former Deputy Chief Ronald Gozdecki who started with the Buffalo Grove Police Department as a part-time officer in 1966 and became the Village’s fourth full-time police officer until his retirement as Deputy Chief in 1998.

Chairman McKee reviewed Ashley’s achievements and accomplishments after joining the Buffalo Grove Police Department in 2004, after which he administered the Oath of Office to Sergeant Ashley Krozel. Sergeant Krozel’s husband pinned on her badge as she was congratulated by the audience and the Board.

Mr. Bragg reported that the Village’s 2024 Draft Budget has been published and is available on our website. The presentation of the Budget will take place on November 13, 2023, at 7:30 P.M.

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.

Buffalo Grove Road South Letter of Intent  

Motion to approve Buffalo Grove Road South Letter of Intent.

This Letter of Intent outlines that the Village will be responsible for utility design and construction costs while Cook County will cover the roadway and restoration costs for improvements to Buffalo Grove Road.

MPI Emergency Contractor Assistance 

Motion to approve MPI Emergency Contractor Assistance. Staff recommends an award of bid for Emergency Contractor Assistance to the following seven contractors:

• DiMeo Brothers, Inc.

• IHC Construction Companies, LLC.

• Kloepfer Construction, Inc.

• KS Energy Services, LLC.

• Mauro Sewer Construction

• Millennium Contracting Co.

• Paramount Utility & Excavating Service, Inc.

Municipal Compliance Report for the Year Ending 12/31/2022 - Fire Pension Fund Motion to accept Municipal Compliance Report for the Year Ending 12/31/2022 - Fire Pension Fund.

This report is to be accepted by the Village Board prior to the extension of the property taxes for Article 3 & 4 pension funds. The report provides information on the financial condition of the pension fund at the end of the most recently completed fiscal year.

Municipal Compliance Report for the Year Ending 12/31/2022 - Police Pension Fund Motion to accept Municipal Compliance Report for the Year Ending 12/31/2022 - Police Pension Fund.

This report is to be accepted by the Village Board prior to the extension of the property taxes for Article 3 & 4 pension funds. The report provides information on the financial condition of the pension fund at the end of the most recently completed fiscal year.

Ordinance No. 2023-125 - Lake County Sewer Utility Sewer Fees 

Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2023-125 updating Lake County Sewer Utility Sewer Fees.

Lake County Public Works has increased their sewer connection fees. Per the current agreement, Lake County Public Works provides sanitary sewer treatment, and the Village is required to collect and remit these fees for the County.

Resolution No. 2023-27 - 150 N Weiland Road 

Motion to pass Resolution No. 2023-27 authorizing Assignment and Assumption Agreement of Special Use for a Nursing Home at 150 N Weiland Road.

In 1992, the Village approved Ordinance No. 92-39 for the Symphony of Buffalo Grove Nursing Home at 150 N. Weiland Road. The property was sold and therefore an Assignment and Assumption Agreement is required.

Moved by Ottenheimer, seconded by Cesario, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the amended Consent Agenda:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Stein

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-126 – 51 McHENRY ROAD 

Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Johnson, to pass Ordinance No. 2023-126 approving Preliminary Plan, Amendment to PUD with variations for a Restaurant at 51 McHenry Road.

Ms. Woods reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in the memo that she and Kelly Purvis send to Mr. Bragg dated November 6, 2023.

Jared Taylor, Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar, provided an overview of the project, after which he answered questions from the Board.

Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Stein

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-127 – OFFICE 365 

Moved by Cesario, seconded by Ottenheimer, to pass Ordinance No. 2023-127 authorizing purchase of Office 365 from Dell.

Mr. Robinson reviewed the proposed ordinance, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Bragg of November 2, 2023.

Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Stein

Motion declared carried.

2023 BUFFALO GROVE DAYS REPORT 

Ms. Gillespie reviewed a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the activities, events and attendance from the 2023 Buffalo Grove Days festival, including the final financial report.

Board members commented on this year’s event and thanked each of volunteers and each of our staff members who worked so hard to make 2023 Buffalo Grove Days such a success.

BUFFALO GROVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 

Moved by Johnson, seconded by Ottenheimer, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Buffalo Grove Community Foundation.

Mr. Michel reviewed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding, details of which are contained in the memo that he and Mr. Skibbe sent to Mr. Bragg dated November 2, 2023, after which he answered questions from the Board.

Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Stein

Motion declared carried.

TRUTH IN TAXATION 

Moved by Weidenfeld, seconded by Johnson, to approve the Truth in Taxation Determination.

Mr. Black reviewed the determination, details of which are contained in his memo of November 6, 2023 to Mr. Bragg.

Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Stein

Motion declared carried.

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

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Stein

Motion declared carried.

The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:16 P.M.

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