Buffalo Grove public meetings in 2021

Suburban Liability Insurance Pool

The board is meeting to approve previous minutes, the treasurer's report, and payments. Members will discuss updates to the surplus return, record retention, purchasing, and new member policies.

• Approval of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report and authorization of payments
• Gallagher renewal update
• Surplus Return Policy discussion
• Record Retention, Purchasing, and New Member Policy discussions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a petition to rezone an 8.98-acre industrial property for multi-family residential use. The proposed project includes six apartment buildings, a clubhouse, and a swimming pool. The developer is also seeking several zoning and sign variations to accommodate the new development.

• Rezoning of 16051 Deerfield Parkway from Warehouse/Distribution to R9 Multiple-Family District
• Proposed construction of 120 apartment units across six buildings
• Request for a Special Use for a Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Zoning variations for private streets, perimeter setbacks, and building separations
• Signage variation to allow a ground sign to encroach into the front yard setback

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning to R9 Multiple-Family District, a special use for a Residential Planned Unit Development, a preliminary plan, and a plat of subdivision with variations for a new development at 16051 Deerfield (Trustee Pike). The approval is subject to conditions in the staff report. The commission also held a workshop on a proposed redevelopment of the Town Center at Lake Cook and McHenry Roads, but took no formal action.

• Approved rezoning to R9 Multiple-Family District with special use for PUD, preliminary plan, and plat of subdivision with variations (unanimous, 8-0)
• Approved subject to conditions outlined in the staff report
• Held workshop on Town Center redevelopment; no action taken

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to select a public member and a chairman. The board will also perform an annual review of the 2020 Buffalo Grove Lake Cook Road TIF District.

• Nomination and selection of Public Member
• Nomination and selection of Chairman
• Approval of May 21, 2020 meeting minutes
• Annual review of the 2020 Buffalo Grove Lake Cook Road TIF District

The Joint Review Board for the Buffalo Grove Lake Cook Road TIF District met virtually and made several procedural appointments. It appointed Marc Spunt as the public member and Christopher Stilling as chairperson, and approved the minutes from the May 21, 2020 meeting. The board also received an update on the TIF district's performance, noting no increment from Lake County and approximately $30,000 from Cook County, with a full annual report expected in 2022.

• Appointed Marc Spunt as public member of the Joint Review Board (voice vote, all in favor)
• Appointed Christopher Stilling as chairperson of the Joint Review Board (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2020 Joint Review Board meeting (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:09 PM (voice vote, all in favor)

Suburban Liability Insurance Pool

The board is meeting to approve the 2022 budget and insurance renewals. Members will also review policies regarding surplus returns, record retention, purchasing, and new members.

• Ratification of 2022 Budget
• Approval of Insurance Renewal and Renewal Fee via Gallagher
• Renewal Proposal from CCMSI
• KEB Engagement Letter
• Review of Surplus Return, Record Retention, Purchasing, and New Member policies

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss the 2022 meeting schedule and calendar of events. The agenda includes items regarding lateral Police Officer oral interview scores, candidate registers, and polygraph examination protocols.

• Discussion of 2022 BFPC monthly meeting schedule
• Discussion of timing for administration of polygraph examinations
• Discussion and approval of lateral Police Officer oral interview scores
• Discussion and approval of the lateral entry Police Officer candidate final register
• Discussion regarding distribution of polygraph examination results

The Board approved employment offers to two FF/PM candidates, a conditional offer to a lateral police officer candidate, and a conditional offer to a new hire police officer candidate. It also approved the 2022 meeting calendar, lateral police officer interview scores, and the lateral police officer final register. The Board discussed but did not vote on revising rules and regulations, including a proposed change to the passing test score.

• Approved minutes of the November 1, 2021 regular meeting.
• Approved the 2022 monthly meeting schedule, effective January 1, 2022.
• Approved lateral police officer interview scores.
• Approved the lateral police officer final register, valid Dec 6, 2021 to Dec 4, 2023.
• Extended an offer of employment to FF/PM Candidate #1.
• Extended an offer of employment to FF/PM Candidate #2.
• Extended a conditional offer of employment to Police Officer Lateral Candidate #1.
• Extended a conditional offer of employment to Police Officer New Hire Candidate #6.

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to approve the Fiscal 2022 budget and the ordinance for the levy and collection of taxes. The board will also consider several infrastructure projects and updates to the village fee and fine schedule.

• Adoption of the Fiscal 2022 Budget and 2022 tax levy
• Update to the Village Fee and Fine Ordinance
• Proposed new stop sign on Palazzo Drive at Madiera Lane
• Rescinding Class A liquor licenses for 401 Half Day Road and 2710 Main Street
• Re-authorization of home daycare special uses for seven addresses

The Buffalo Grove Village Board unanimously approved the Fiscal 2022 Budget with a 0% tax increase, along with a tax levy and abatement ordinance resulting in a net levy of $17,115,541. The board also approved several construction contracts, including a $7.47 million utility and street improvement project and a $3.2 million lift station reconstruction, both awarded to Berger Excavating. All votes were 6-0.

• Adopted FY2022 Budget (6-0)
• Approved 2022 tax levy with 0% increase (6-0)
• Approved tax abatement resulting in net levy of $17,115,541 (6-0)
• Awarded $7,474,491.66 Forest/Glendale Utility & Street Improvements to Berger Excavating (6-0)
• Awarded $3,201,725.36 Cambridge on the Lakes Lift Station Reconstruction to Berger Excavating (6-0)
• Approved $299,794.45 Ciorba Group construction administration contract for lift station (6-0)
• Approved $62,326.80 Ciorba Group design engineering supplement (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including pyrotechnics, AT&T fiber, STOP sign, liquor license rescissions, and more (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a variation to allow a driveway to exceed maximum front yard coverage. Village staff recommends denial of the request.

• Variation request for 811 Summer Ct. to allow front yard impervious surface to reach 45.12%, exceeding the 40% limit
• Staff recommendation to deny the variation based on failure to meet variation standards
• Agreement by petitioner to remove and re-pour 25 square feet of concrete to comply with drainage easement grading
• Petitioner agreement to reduce a new fence height to 5 feet to comply with standards

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to continue the public hearing for a driveway coverage variation at 811 Summer Ct. to January 19, 2022, after discussion about drainage, a fence height reduction, and other property issues. The commission also accepted the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

Firefighters Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and investment reports. The board is discussing the Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund (FPIF) January 4th Tranche and the 2020 audit.

• Review and approval of December 31, 2020 Audit
• Review of FPIF updates, including a Letter of Direction to Schwab and a December 10, 2021 asset freeze date
• Review and approval of Collateralization Agreement for BMO Harris Account
• Contribution refund application for Richard Spellman
• Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal Presentation by Gallagher

Suburban Liability Insurance Pool

The board is meeting to review financial reports and authorize payments. Members will discuss insurance renewal fees and updates to several organizational policies.

• Authorization of payments
• Renewal update from Gallagher
• Renewal fee discussion
• Surplus Return Policy review
• Record Retention, Purchasing, and New Member Policy discussions

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The commission is meeting to discuss accessibility tools and 2022 planning. The agenda includes updates on identification cards and business decals.

• Discussion and possible subcommittee for business decals (cling ons)
• Updates on new badges and identification cards
• Proposal to receive donations of used DVDs, CDs, and audio books for distribution
• Review of the 'Bowling with Buddies' program
• Brainstorming for 2022 goals

The commission approved the September 22, 2021 minutes with changes, with one abstention. They discussed the Municipal Code's virtual attendance rules, noting that remote participants can speak but cannot count toward quorum or vote. The Bowling with Buddies event was reported as a success, and the commission discussed future events and public relations ideas.

• Approved September 22, 2021 minutes with changes (11-0-1)
• Discussed virtual attendance rules: remote participants can speak but not vote or count toward quorum
• Reported Bowling with Buddies event success: 67 bowlers, total cost $2,176.06, RKCRD cost $1,088.03, sponsorships $1,800
• Decided not to accept donations of used DVDs/CDs/audiobooks at this time
• Agreed to coordinate website updates through Evan, with Allie spearheading
• Set January/February to create mission statement and strategic plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review two requests for zoning variations regarding accessory structures and vehicle storage. Staff recommends approval for both petitions subject to specific conditions.

• Variation for an 8' by 10' shed at 300 Raupp Blvd to exceed max rear yard coverage by 3.2%
• Variation for a boat and trailer at 551 Springside Ln to exceed max width by 6 inches
• Proposed driveway expansion in the corner yard along Farrington Dr for RV storage
• Requirement for a 5' tall shadow box fence to screen the RV at 551 Springside Ln

The Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved two variations. The first allows an 8' by 10' shed at 300 Raupp Blvd, exceeding the rear yard coverage limit. The second allows a boat and trailer to be stored in the corner yard at 551 Springside Ln, subject to conditions including screening and landscaping. The commission also accepted the minutes from the October 6, 2021 meeting as amended.

• Approved variation for 8'x10' shed at 300 Raupp Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved variation for boat/trailer storage at 551 Springside Ln (unanimous)
• Accepted Oct 6, 2021 minutes as amended (7-0)

Village Board

The Village Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and presentation regarding the FY 2022 Budget. The session includes a period for audience questions on items not listed on the regular agenda.

• FY 2022 Budget Public Hearing and Presentation

The Village Board held a public hearing on the FY 2022 budget, which was presented as balanced with a 0.0% tax levy increase. Department heads reviewed their budgets, and no public comments were made. The hearing was left open until December 6, 2021, and the meeting adjourned without any formal votes on the budget.

• Opened FY 2022 budget public hearing (no vote)
• Presented balanced budget with 0.0% tax levy increase
• Left budget hearing open until December 6, 2021
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Health Commission

The Health Commission is meeting to review the 2021 blood drive and plan for 2022. The body will receive an update from Vitalant and review tasks for the drive.

• Vitalant update
• 2021 blood drive recap
• 2022 blood drive goals

The Health Commission met and discussed the upcoming blood drive, including a new appointment and screening system by Vitalant. They assigned shifts for the drive and set goals for 2022, including working with the Park District to secure rooms. The commission also approved the 2022 meeting and drive dates.

• Assigned late shift to Doug and Mike, early shift to Debi and Nisha for upcoming blood drive
• Peggy to relay request to Vitalant for more accurate appointment list
• Debi to work with Park District to secure rooms for 2022 drives
• Set 2022 meeting and drive dates (Feb 16/Mar 5, May 18/Jun 4, Aug 17/Sep 3, Nov 16/Dec 3)

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the 2021 draft budget and a memorandum of understanding for the redevelopment of the Town Center property. The meeting includes votes on road salt procurement, street light maintenance, and a new backhoe.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Kensington Development Group LLC for Town Center property redevelopment
• Ordinance reserving a Class A liquor license for WJ Golf at 401 Half Day Road
• Authorization to purchase road salt for the 2021-2022 winter season
• Ordinance adding a no left turn at Tripp Elementary School
• Professional service agreement with SB Friedman and Associates

The Village Board unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Kensington Development Group LLC for the redevelopment of the Town Center Property, referring it to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The board also approved several ordinances, including the purchase of road salt, street light maintenance, a replacement backhoe, and a consent agenda covering various resolutions and ordinances. No items were removed from the consent agenda for discussion.

• Approved Town Center redevelopment MOU with Kensington Development Group (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bond cap cession, SB Friedman agreement, Wold Ruck Pate amendment, Tripp School no-left-turn, WJ Golf liquor license, North Shore Gas easement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-81 for bulk rock salt purchase up to $112,476 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-83 for additional $75,000 street light maintenance with Aldridge Electric (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-84 for replacement backhoe up to $129,745 (6-0)
• Approved Truth in Taxation certificate of compliance (6-0)
• Approved Warrant #1334 for $2,151,384.12 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for lateral police officer positions. The meeting includes a potential executive session to discuss specific candidates.

• Oral interviews of lateral police officer candidates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved conditional offers of employment for two firefighter/paramedic candidates (FF/PM Candidate #1 and #2) and denied offers for two police officer new hire candidates (#1 and #3). The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and discussed upcoming 2022 testing for police officers.

• Approved conditional offer of employment to FF/PM Candidate #1 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer of employment to FF/PM Candidate #2 (unanimous)
• Denied conditional offer of employment to Police Officer New Hire Candidate #1 (unanimous opposition)
• Denied conditional offer of employment to Police Officer New Hire Candidate #3 (unanimous opposition)
• Approved minutes of October 4, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 2, 2021 executive meeting (3-0-1, Fishman abstained)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct oral interviews for lateral police officer candidates. The agenda also includes an executive session for the discussion of specific candidates.

• Oral interview(s) of Lateral Police Officer candidate(s)

Suburban Liability Insurance Pool

The board is meeting to approve financial statements and ratify specific invoices. Members will discuss updates to cyber insurance and renewal status. The agenda includes reviews of surplus return, record retention, purchasing, and new member policies.

• Ratification of AJG Invoice# 3928619
• Ratification of CBIZ Invoice# 1111668595
• Authorization of payment for KEB Invoice# 762838
• Review of Surplus Return Policy
• Review of New Member Policy

Farmers Market Committee

The Farmers Market Committee is holding a special meeting to review the 2021 season. The body will also discuss goals and ideas for the 2022 market.

• 2021 recap
• Goals and ideas for 2022

The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market Committee held a special meeting to recap the 2021 season and plan for 2022. Members discussed adding new vendors, continuing monthly police presence, and assigning new roles, but no formal votes were taken. A proposal to pay entertainers a token amount was discussed, with an estimated $1,000 budget increase needed, but trustees noted the 2022 budget is nearly finalized and may not accommodate the addition.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only
• Discussed paying entertainers a token amount weekly, estimated $1,000 budget increase needed
• Assigned Jane to take over Business of the Week role
• Planned to order 2 new 'see you next year' signs for final week

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on several ordinances including zoning changes, permit fee amendments, and the termination of a development agreement for Link Crossing. The board is also reviewing a liquor license reservation and an inter-governmental agreement for a state grant.

• Rezoning to B3 and variations for 201 & 251 N Milwaukee Avenue
• Amendment to Village Code regarding Planning and Zoning Commission and permit fees
• Liquor License Reservation for Prairie House Tavern at 2710 Main Street
• Inter-Governmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for a DCEO Grant
• Termination of the Annexation and Development Improvement Agreement for Link Crossing Development

The Buffalo Grove Village Board approved a consent agenda including proclamations, ordinances, and contract extensions, plus separate ordinances for rezoning at 201 & 251 N. Milwaukee Avenue, terminating the Link Crossing development agreement, amending fees and permit processes, and a resolution for WEX fuel cards. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except one abstention on the October 4 Committee of the Whole minutes.

• Approved Warrant #1333 for $5,149,829.50 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including proclamations, ordinances, and contract extensions (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-72 rezoning to B3 at 201 & 251 N. Milwaukee Avenue (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-77 terminating Link Crossing development agreement (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-73 amending Planning and Zoning fees (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-74 amending permit processes (6-0)
• Passed Resolution 2021-25 authorizing WEX Fuel Cards agreement (6-0)
• Appointed Gown Magati to Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities (6-0)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities is meeting to discuss the upcoming Bowling with Buddies event. Members are also reviewing updates regarding identification cards. Several items, including new badges and commission shirts, have been deferred to the November meeting.

• Bowling with Buddies event scheduled for Thursday Oct. 21
• Identification card update by Marty Sussman
• Deferred discussion on new badges
• Deferred discussion on 'Cling Ons'
• Deferred discussion on commission shirts with new logo

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several land-use requests, including a complex rezoning and development plan for N Milwaukee Rd. The body will also decide on two residential variations regarding setbacks and driveway coverage.

• Rezoning to B3 Planned Business District, subdivision plat, and ordinance amendment at 201 & 241 N Milwaukee Rd
• Variation for a 154 sq ft sunroom encroaching 6 feet into the rear setback at 61 Somerset Dr
• Variation for a driveway exceeding 40% max front yard coverage at 811 Summer Court
• Public hearing for zoning and sign variations at 201 & 241 N Milwaukee Rd

The Buffalo Grove Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variation for a sunroom addition at 61 Somerset Dr., tabled a driveway coverage variation at 811 Summer Court, and approved a comprehensive zoning package for Speedway at 201 & 241 N Milwaukee Rd, including rezoning, PUD amendment, final plat, vacation, and variations. The Speedway approval was unanimous and included removal of a billboard sign subject to lease restrictions.

• Approved sunroom variation at 61 Somerset Dr. (unanimous)
• Tabled driveway variation at 811 Summer Court to Nov 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Speedway PUD amendment, rezoning to B3, final plat, vacation, preliminary plan, and variations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sep 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to review the 2021 calendar of events. The board may also discuss and take action regarding Police Officer and Firefighter/Paramedic candidates.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2021 BFPC calendar of events
• Discussion and possible action on Police Officer and/or Firefighter/Paramedic candidates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the minutes from the September 20, 2021 regular meeting and deferred the August 2, 2021 executive meeting minutes to the November 1, 2021 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; reports were informational, covering police lateral candidate hiring updates and firefighter/paramedic candidate progress.

• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)
• Deferred minutes of August 2, 2021 executive meeting to November 1, 2021

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to discuss proposed changes to building permit and planning and zoning commission fees. The board will also review Code Review Titles 1 and 2 and discuss Trick or Treat Day in Buffalo Grove.

• Proposed modifications to Building Permit Fees and Planning and Zoning Commission Fees
• Code Review Titles 1 & 2
• Trick or Treat Day in Buffalo Grove

The Committee of the Whole meeting was informational, with no formal votes on substantive items. Staff presented proposed modifications to building permit and planning/zoning fees, and reviewed the first pass of Title 1 and Title 2 code updates. The Board agreed to proclaim October 31, 2021, 3-8 PM as official Trick or Treat hours. The only formal action was adjournment, approved 5-0.

• Discussed proposed fee modifications for building permits and planning/zoning (no vote)
• Reviewed first pass of Title 1 and Title 2 code updates (no vote)
• Agreed to proclaim Oct 31, 3-8 PM as Trick or Treat Day (no formal vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Village Board

The Village Board is holding a special meeting to conduct the 2021 Civics Forum. The session includes a designated period for questions from the audience regarding Village business.

• 2021 Civics Forum

The Village Board held a special meeting featuring a Civics Forum where students from Buffalo Grove and Stevenson High Schools presented and voted on department proposals. The student board approved the purchase of a Rediboss 78 Gas-Powered Post Driver for the Public Works/Engineering Department, which will aid in replacing about 150 road signs per year. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the forum.

• Approved Rediboss 78 Gas-Powered Post Driver (student board vote)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities is discussing the 2022 budget process and planning for community events. The body is reviewing costs for recurring programs and updating identification materials.

• Bowling with Buddies event scheduled for October 21
• 2022 budget planning for Fun and Food at BG Days (typical cost $300 - $400)
• 2022 budget planning for Bowling with Buddies (typical cost $300 - $400)
• Updates on identification cards and new badges
• Discussion of commission shirts with a new logo

The commission unanimously supported pursuing a community-based identification card for individuals with special needs to assist first responders. Members also approved minutes, planned the Bowling with Buddies event, and discussed budget concerns.

• Approved August 18, 2021 minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Supported Marty Sussman's pursuit of special-needs ID card (unanimous)
• Approved new name badges with lanyard style (8-0-1, Sussman abstained)
• Set $5 charge for non-participants at Bowling with Buddies
• Deferred Cling Ons discussion to November meeting
• Deferred commission shirts with new logo to later meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2021 calendar of events. The body will also consider actions regarding the Fire Lieutenant promotional process and potential police and fire candidates.

• 2021 BFPC calendar of events
• Fire Lieutenant promotional process
• Police Officer and Firefighter/Paramedic candidates

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss a development improvement agreement for Ricky Rockets and a final plat of subdivision and rezoning for 700 Lake Cook. The meeting also includes approvals for various infrastructure services and grant applications.

• Rezoning, special uses, and development plan for 700 Lake Cook
• Development Improvement Agreement for Ricky Rockets at 700 E Lake Cook
• Ordinance authorizing Quiet Zone Engineering Services
• Inter-Governmental Agreement with Cook County for an Invest in Cook County Grant
• Safe Routes to School Grant Application

The Village Board unanimously approved Warrant #1332 for $7,241,326.89 in bill payments. They passed resolutions and ordinances including a $500,000 Cook County grant for a Lake Cook Road study, a final plat for development at 700 Lake Cook Road, and a Safe Routes to School grant application. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Warrant #1332 for $7,241,326.89 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including proclamations and contracts (6-0)
• Passed Resolution 2021-24 for Thompson/Brandywyn federal funding (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-66 for $500,000 Cook County grant for Lake Cook Road study (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-67 for final plat at 700 Lake Cook Road (6-0)
• Approved Development Improvement Agreement for Ricky Rockets at 700 E. Lake Cook Road (6-0)
• Passed Resolution 2021-23 for Safe Routes to School grant application (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a request to allow a 6-foot solid privacy fence in a front yard. The body is also handling a request to continue a driveway coverage hearing to a later date.

• Variation to Fence Code for a 6-foot solid fence in the front yard at 8 Columbus Parkway
• Request to continue the public hearing for driveway front yard coverage at 811 Summer Court to October 6, 2021

The Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variation to the fence code allowing a 6-foot solid fence in the front yard at 8 Columbus Parkway, citing safety and privacy concerns due to the adjacent Mi Mexico parking lot. The commission also tabled a driveway coverage variance request for 811 Summer Court to the October 6 meeting, pending further engineering work. Minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting were accepted.

• Approved a variation to Section 15.20 of the Fence Code for a 6-foot solid front-yard fence at 8 Columbus Parkway (unanimous).
• Tabled the driveway coverage variance for 811 Summer Court to the October 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Accepted the minutes of the August 18, 2021 regular meeting (5-0, with one abstention).

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve two ordinances regarding the Buffalo Grove Arboretum Club. These include an asset purchase and lease termination agreement and a new lease agreement.

• Ordinance for Asset Purchase and Lease Termination Agreement with Progressive Management Services LLC
• Ordinance for Lease Agreement with WJ Golf LL at the Buffalo Grove Arboretum Club

The Village Board unanimously approved two ordinances: one authorizing the Village Manager to enter into an Asset Purchase and Lease Termination Agreement with Progressive Management Services, LLC, and another authorizing a Lease Agreement with WJ Golf, LLC at the Buffalo Grove Arboretum Club. Both motions passed 6-0. No questions were raised from the audience on non-agenda items.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-63 authorizing asset purchase and lease termination agreement with Progressive Management Services, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-64 authorizing lease agreement with WJ Golf, LLC at Buffalo Grove Arboretum Club (6-0)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review financial and investment reports, including an amendment notification for Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC. The agenda includes several items regarding the upcoming assumption of fiduciary control by the Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund (FPIF) on January 4, 2022. Additionally, the board will consider actuarial valuations, tax levy requests, and officer elections.

• Review/Approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Notice of FPIF assumption of fiduciary control on January 4, 2022
• Request for Proposals for Legal Services
• Board Officer Elections for President and Secretary
• Review of Investment Advisory Agreement amendment dated June 30, 2021

Health Commission

The Health Commission is meeting to welcome a new member and coordinate blood drive activities. Discussions include an update from Vitalant and planning for a mobile blood drive at the farmers market.

• Vitalant update
• Blood drive task review
• Mobile blood drive at farmers market

The Buffalo Grove Health Commission met in person and made no formal decisions. They welcomed new member Nisha Patalay, discussed upcoming blood drive staffing, and noted no update from Vitalant. The next meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2021.

• Welcomed new member Nisha Patalay
• Assigned blood drive shifts: Doug and Mike work second shift, Nisha all day, Karleen as needed, Peggy to contact others for early shift
• No bagels for blood drive due to pandemic
• Peggy continues working with Vitalant on mobile blood drive at farmers market, scheduling issues remain

Suburban Liability Insurance Pool

The board is meeting to approve financial reports and authorize payments to vendors. Members will discuss insurance renewal timelines, cyber requirements, and building inflation percentages. The meeting includes reviews of surplus return, record retention, purchasing, and new member policies.

• Ratification of CACI Actuary and MMA Audit Invoice# 64298
• Authorization of payments for Dykema Invoice# 3397985 and KEB Invoice# 759249
• Acceptance of June 2021 Financial Statements
• Discussion of building inflation percentage
• Review of Surplus Return, Record Retention, Purchasing, and New Member policies

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The commission approved the July 28, 2021 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting. Most of the meeting was spent planning upcoming events, including Buddy Baseball on September 1 and Fun & Food at Buffalo Grove Days on September 6. No formal policy decisions were made.

• Approved July 28, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0, 5 abstentions)
• Approved motion to adjourn July 28, 2021 meeting (5-0, 5 abstentions)
• Tabled identification card update until September meeting
• Deferred Cling Ons discussion until November meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review three variation requests for residential fences and a comprehensive development proposal. The body is deciding on a new development at 700 Lake Cook Rd involving rezoning and special use permits.

• Rezoning to B3 Planned Business Center and Special Use for a Planned Unit Development and Drive-Through at 700 Lake Cook Rd
• Variation for a 6 foot solid fence in the rear yard at 98 Downing Road
• Variation for a 6 foot open fence in the rear yard abutting a golf course at 316 Checker Drive

The Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a new development at 700 Lake Cook Rd, including rezoning to B3, a planned unit development, a drive-through, and sign variances, with conditions. They also approved two fence variations: a 6-foot solid fence at 98 Downing Road (4-3) and a 6-foot open fence at 316 Checker Drive (unanimous). The meeting minutes were accepted.

• Approved 6-foot solid fence variation at 98 Downing Road (4-3)
• Approved 6-foot open fence variation at 316 Checker Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 700 Lake Cook Rd development (unanimous)
• Accepted Aug 4, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will review ordinances regarding the Village Manager's compensation and planning for water and sanitary facilities. The meeting includes several property conveyances to the Park District and a special use amendment for the Mike Rylko Community Center.

• Ordinance 0-2021-56 regarding compensation of the Village Manager
• Special Use Amendment for the Golf Dome at 1000 N Buffalo Grove Rd to operate year-round
• Ordinances 0-2021-58, 0-2021-59, and 0-2021-60 for water, sanitary, and NPDES compliance planning
• Agreement with Telcom Innovation Group for a replacement phone system
• Resolution R-2021-20 to purchase road salt for the 2021-2022 winter season

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, including several proclamations and ordinances for sidewalk improvements, property conveyances, and a golf dome special use. They also passed ordinances for Village Manager compensation, a new phone system, water and sanitary facility planning, NPDES compliance, and road salt purchase. The board accepted the 2020 Audit and Management Letter and amended the Fund Balance and Reserve Policy.

• Approved Warrant #1331 for $3,900,949.15 (5-0)
• Approved amended 2021-2022 Committees, Commissions and Boards appointments (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including proclamations and ordinances (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-56 for Village Manager compensation (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-57 for Telcom Innovation phone system up to $158,500.53 (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-58 for AECOM water facility planning up to $289,450.00 (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-59 for Ciorba Group sanitary planning up to $226,202.34 (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-62 for road salt purchase up to $258,510.00 (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a workshop to provide feedback on a proposed multi-family development at 16051 Deerfield Parkway. The project by MZ Capital Partners would replace an existing industrial building with six 2-story buildings. The commission's comments will precede a future formal public hearing.

• Proposed 120 residential units across six 2-story buildings at 16051 Deerfield Parkway
• Proposed 254 parking spaces, including 60 integrated garage spaces
• Proposed clubhouse with a swimming pool
• Required actions for project approval: annexation, rezoning to R9 Multi-Family Residential, and a Special Use request for a PUD
• Proposed emergency access connection to the east adjoining industrial site

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop for a proposed multi-family rental development at 16051 Deerfield Parkway by MZ Capital Partners. No formal decisions were made; the discussion covered zoning changes, traffic, parking, landscaping, and the electrical substation. The commission accepted the July 21, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously (8-0, 1 abstention).

• Accepted July 21, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss various personnel matters including candidate registers and preference points. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the upcoming Police Lieutenant promotional process.

• 2021 Firefighter/Paramedic testing process
• Firefighter/Paramedic candidate preference points requests
• Firefighter/Paramedic candidate final register
• Police Lieutenant promotional process
• 2021 BFPC calendar of events

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the 2021 FF/PM testing process and final eligibility register with preference points, making the register valid from August 2, 2021 to August 4, 2023. They also approved modifications to the 2022 Police Lieutenant promotional process and the final register effective March 8, 2022. Conditional offers of employment were extended to three police officer lateral candidates: Edyta Zuk, Robert Gasca, and Gabriel Augustyniak (the latter pending polygraph review). The board also approved the minutes from the July 19, 2021 meeting and entered executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved 2021 FF/PM testing process with preference points (4-0)
• Approved 2021 FINAL Eligibility Register for New Hire FF/PM with preference points (4-0)
• Approved modification of 2022 Police Lieutenant promotional process (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Police Lieutenant FINAL Register effective March 8, 2022 (4-0)
• Extended conditional offer to Police Officer Lateral Candidate Edyta Zuk (4-0)
• Extended conditional offer to Police Officer Lateral Candidate Robert Gasca (4-0)
• Extended conditional offer to Police Officer Lateral Candidate Gabriel Augustyniak, pending polygraph review (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to discuss financial planning and budget performance. The body will review tax levies, compensation recommendations, and capital improvement requests.

• Preliminary 2021 Property Tax Levy
• FY 2021 Six Month Budget Performance Report
• 2022 Compensation Pool Recommendation
• Review of 2022 Capital Improvement Plan Requests
• Sunset Home Rule and Utility Taxes

The Buffalo Grove Village Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting with staff reports and discussion only; no formal votes were taken on the topics. Staff presented the FY2021 six-month budget performance, a recommended 2.5% wage increase for non-represented employees in 2022, continuation of sunset home rule and utility taxes, the 2021 Capital Improvement Plan, and a tentative 2021 property tax levy of $17,629,007 (3% growth). The board adjourned unanimously (6-0) without an executive session.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)
• No formal decisions made; items were discussed only

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities is meeting to coordinate accessibility services for Buffalo Grove Days. Members will discuss shuttle logistics and program updates. The commission is also beginning to identify program needs for the 2022 budget process.

• Buffalo Grove Days accessibility: 3 four-seater golf carts, shuttle times, and training
• Buffalo Grove Days: Proposal to charge $10 for families with more than 4 people
• Buddy Baseball shirt finalization and approval
• Bowling flyers and identification card updates
• Initial planning for 2022 budget programs and events

The commission approved plans for three upcoming events: Buffalo Grove Days (including shuttle logistics and no food service), Buddy Baseball (with parking and DJ arrangements), and Bowling with Buddies (with COVID safety protocols). It also approved the June 23 minutes and discussed a potential state ID card bill with State Rep. Daniel Didech, to be voted on in August.

• Approved June 23, 2021 minutes (8-0)
• Approved BG Days decisions including no food, shuttle plan, and raffle tickets (8-0)
• Approved Buddy Baseball plans: Sept 1 game, Lasalle St parking, DJ Carey Smolensky
• Approved Bowling with Buddies: Oct 21 at Bowlero, 64 participants, masks required
• Deferred window cling sticker discussion to November
• Tabled ID card bill vote until August meeting

Village Board

The Village Board will conduct a special meeting including a communications strategy workshop. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss specific employee or legal counsel matters.

• Communications Strategy Workshop led by President Sussman
• Executive Session regarding employment, compensation, or discipline of employees or legal counsel

The Committee of the Whole meeting consisted of staff reports and board discussion on the communications strategy, with no formal decisions made. The board unanimously moved into executive session to discuss employee-related matters under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, then adjourned without taking any public action.

• Moved to executive session to discuss employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a special use amendment for the Mike Rylko Community Center and a zoning variation for a private residence. Staff recommends approval for both items.

• Special use amendment for the Golf Dome at 801 McHenry Road to operate year-round and expand Park District activities
• Variation request for a 270 square foot sunroom at 1237 Sandhurst Drive to encroach 12'-6" into the rear yard setback

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a variation for a sunroom addition at 1237 Sandhurst Drive that encroaches 12'-6" into the rear yard setback. It also unanimously recommended approval to the Village Board for a special use amendment allowing the golf dome at Mike Rylko Community Center to operate year-round and expand Park District activities. A workshop on a proposed Speedway expansion at 201 N Milwaukee was held, with a unanimous recommendation to approve.

• Approved variation for sunroom addition at 1237 Sandhurst Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use amendment for year-round golf dome operations (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Speedway expansion at 201 N Milwaukee (unanimous)
• Accepted June 16, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially take action on testing and promotional processes for police and fire personnel. The meeting includes reviews of the 2021 calendar of events and candidate evaluations.

• 2021 Firefighter/Paramedic testing process
• 2021 Police Officer testing activities
• Fire Lieutenant promotional process
• Police Lieutenant promotional process
• 2021 BFPC calendar of events

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved a motion to revise the 2022 Lieutenant promotional process, waiving testing elements because only one sergeant qualified. Commissioner Berman was announced as the incoming Chairperson. The board also approved minutes from four prior meetings and discussed ongoing firefighter/police hiring processes.

• Approved revised 2022 Lieutenant promotional process waiving testing elements (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 7, June 19, June 21, and July 19 meetings (4-0-1 abstention for first three, 5-0 for July 19)
• Commissioner Berman agreed to become next Chairperson

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on several ordinances, including a budget amendment and a property conveyance to the Park District. The meeting includes a presentation from the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force and a review of revised 2021 pay ranges.

• Special use approval for a badminton facility at 1362 Barclay
• Amendment to the FY20 Budget
• Conveyance of property from the Village to the Park District
• Approval of revised 2021 pay ranges
• Multi-function printer lease and maintenance agreement

The Village Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a liquor license name change, a special use for a badminton facility, and several development agreements. They also passed resolutions for revised 2021 pay ranges, a five-year printer lease with Canon, a FY 2020 budget amendment, and a property conveyance to the Park District. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Warrant #1330 for $5,138,959.66 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including liquor license name change, special use for badminton facility, and development agreements (6-0)
• Passed Resolution No. 2021-19 approving revised 2021 pay ranges (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2021-49 authorizing 5-year printer lease with Canon Solutions America for $182,650 (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2021-50 approving FY 2020 budget amendment (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2021-51 conveying property to the Park District (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will conduct oral interviews and review scores for Firefighter/Paramedic candidates. The meeting also includes discussion and approval of candidate registers and preference points for regular entry Police Officers.

• Oral interviews of Firefighter/Paramedic candidates
• Approval of Firefighter/Paramedic interview scores
• Discussion and approval of the Firefighter/Paramedic preliminary register
• Discussion and approval of preference points requests for Police Officer candidates
• Discussion and approval of the regular entry Police Officer candidate final register

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on July 10, 2021, to conduct oral interviews for 27 Firefighter/Paramedic candidates. The board unanimously approved the oral interview scores, preference points for New Hire Police Officer candidates, and the 2021 Final Police Officer Final Register dated July 10, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 4:13pm.

• Approved Firefighter/Paramedic oral interview scores (motion by Berman, seconded by Fishman, passed unanimously).
• Approved preference points for New Hire Police Officer candidates (motion by Fishman, seconded by Blumenthal, passed unanimously).
• Approved the 2021 Final Police Officer Final Register dated July 10, 2021 (motion by Fishman, seconded by Dryman, passed unanimously).
• Adjourned the special meeting at 4:13pm (motion by Berman, seconded by Fishman, passed unanimously).

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities is meeting to review event brochures and the 2021 meeting schedule. The body will also discuss a window decal for businesses and the use of identification cards.

• Review of brochures for Buddy Baseball, Fun & Food, and Bowling w/ Buddies
• Discussion of window decals for businesses supporting people with disabilities
• Discussion regarding identification cards
• Review of 2021 meeting dates

The commission approved holding Buddy Baseball on September 1 with a rain date of September 2, and approved a revised 2021 meeting schedule that moves several meetings and skips December. It also approved giving window decals to businesses that sponsor Bowling with Buddies. No other substantive decisions were made; most other items were informational or tabled.

• Approved Buddy Baseball game for September 1 at 5:00pm with rain date September 2 (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2021 meeting schedule: move August 25 to August 18, October 27 to October 13, November 24 to November 17, skip December 22 (9-0-1)
• Approved giving RKCRD window decals to businesses sponsoring Bowling with Buddies (unanimous)
• Tabled further window decal criteria discussion until November meeting
• Approved May 26, 2021 minutes (8-0-1)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and approve oral interview scores and the preliminary register for lateral entry police officers. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss candidates.

• Approval of Police Officer Lateral Entry Oral Interview Scores
• Approval of Police Officer Lateral Entry Preliminary Register
• Executive session regarding lateral entry police officer candidates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on June 21, 2021, and voted unanimously to approve three police officer hiring registers: an Entry Level Police Officer Preliminary Register, a Lateral Police Officer Preliminary Register, and a Lateral Police Officer Final Register, all dated June 21, 2021. The board also entered executive session to discuss employee matters, as permitted by the Illinois Open Meetings Act, and returned to open session to take the votes. No other business was conducted.

• Approved the Entry Level Police Officer Preliminary Register dated June 21, 2021.
• Approved the Lateral Police Officer Preliminary Register dated June 21, 2021.
• Approved the Lateral Police Officer Final Register dated June 21, 2021.
• Moved to executive session to discuss employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:31 PM.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several ordinances including a new flag policy and drainage improvements. The board will also hold pre-application discussions for proposed developments at 16051 Deerfield Parkway and 201 N Milwaukee.

• Proposed multi-family development at 16051 Deerfield Parkway
• Proposed new Speedway at 201 N Milwaukee
• Ordinance O-2021-40 approving a Flag Policy
• Link Crossing Phase 3 Development Improvement Agreement
• LPA Agreement for Raupp Blvd Bridge

The Village Board approved a new flag policy, authorized the purchase of a fire pumper truck, and passed several other measures including a rear yard drainage contract and network equipment purchase. The board also referred two development proposals to the Planning & Zoning Commission for review. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except for the approval of the May 17 minutes, which had one abstention.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-40 Flag Policy (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2022 E-One Cyclone Pumper, not to exceed $866,338 plus $98,041.82 for equipment (6-0)
• Approved 2021 Rear Yard Drainage Improvements with Misfits Construction for $66,500 (6-0)
• Authorized network equipment purchase from Paragon Micro Inc., not to exceed $123,752.60 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including fire engine repair, CAFT fence, Siemens contract amendment, Link Crossing agreement, liquor license changes, and bridge resolution (6-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Park District for Buffalo Grove Days 2021 (6-0)
• Authorized additional $95,000 for water main replacement on Buffalo Grove Road (6-0)
• Referred 16051 Deerfield Parkway multi-family development to Planning & Zoning Commission (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss and approve oral interview scores and preliminary registers for both regular and lateral entry police officer candidates.

• Approval of Police Officer Regular Entry Oral Interview Scores
• Approval of Police Officer Lateral Entry Oral Interview Scores
• Approval of Police Officer Regular Entry Preliminary Register
• Approval of Police Officer Lateral Entry Preliminary Register

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on June 19, 2021, and after a lengthy executive session, approved the entry-level police officer oral interview scores from that day. The meeting was called to order at 8:20 AM and adjourned at 2:32 PM. No public comment, special business, or old business was conducted.

• Approved the Entry Level Police Officer oral interview scores conducted on June 19, 2021.
• Moved to executive session to discuss employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal, per Illinois Open Meetings Act Section 2(C)(1).
• Adjourned the executive session at 2:31 PM.
• Adjourned the open meeting at 2:32 PM.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review a special use request for a badminton facility and a zoning variation for a residential sunroom. Staff recommends approval of the residential variation based on neighborhood standards.

• Special Use request for a badminton facility at 1362 Barclay Blvd
• Variation request for a sunroom addition at 134 Newton Drive to encroach 9 feet into the rear yard setback
• Approval of May 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a variation allowing a sunroom addition at 134 Newton Drive to encroach 9 feet into the required rear yard setback. It also unanimously recommended approval to the Village Board for a special use permit for a badminton facility at 1362 Barclay Blvd, with conditions including that the permit is tied to the petitioners and may be reassigned only with Village approval.

• Approved unanimously a variation to allow a sunroom addition encroaching 9 feet into the rear yard setback at 134 Newton Drive.
• Recommended unanimously to the Village Board approval of a special use for a badminton facility at 1362 Barclay Blvd, subject to conditions including non-transferability without Village approval.
• Accepted unanimously the minutes of the May 19, 2021 regular meeting.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss various personnel processes including firefighter/paramedic testing and lieutenant promotions. The meeting includes potential actions regarding candidate orientations and upcoming police lieutenant promotional processes.

• 2021 Firefighter/Paramedic testing process
• Fire Lieutenant promotion list final approval
• Upcoming Police Lieutenant promotional process
• 2021 BFPC calendar of events

The Board approved the final Fire Lieutenant eligibility register, effective 6/7/21 through 6/6/24. A motion to make a conditional offer of employment to lateral police candidate Gary Padalik failed unanimously. The board also discussed the 2021 police officer testing process, noting only 11 of 60 applicants passed the exam, and considered seeking a new test vendor.

• Approved FF Lt Final Eligibility Register (effective 6/7/21, expires 6/6/24) (4-0)
• Conditional offer of employment to Lateral Candidate #4 Gary Padalik denied (0-4)

Village Board

The Committee of the Whole will meet to review several village reports and updates. Discussion topics include strategic plan progress, fee structures, and long-term fund forecasts.

• 2021 Buffalo Grove Resident Survey Results
• 2017-2023 Buffalo Grove Strategic Plan Update
• General Fee/ Fine & Ambulance Fees
• 2021 5-Year General Fund Forecast
• 2021 20-Year Water Pro Forma

The Village Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting with staff reports and discussion on the resident survey, strategic plan update, fees, financial forecasts, and code review. No formal decisions were made; the only votes were to enter executive session and adjourn. Residents spoke in favor of flying the Pride flag, but the board took no action as it was not on the agenda.

• Moved to executive session for employee matters (5-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0, 1 absent)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Commission is reviewing three brochures designed for upcoming events including Buddy Baseball, Fun & Food, and Bowling w/ Buddies. The body will also discuss updating the Commission logo to reflect its new name.

• Review of 3 event brochures (Buddy Baseball, Fun & Food, Bowling w/ Buddies)
• Update of Commission Logo
• Discussion of Vice Chair position
• Setting future 2021 meeting dates

The commission voted to host only the carnival portion of Buffalo Grove Days with 1.5 hours of fun but no food or additional entertainment, and to cancel Buddy Baseball for the event. It also approved co-sponsoring a Buddy Baseball game on July 10, 2021, spending up to $300 on shirts, contributing $500 to Bowling with Buddies, and establishing a sponsorship program with a $100 minimum. Judy Samuels was approved as acting chair, and Marty Sussman was approved as vice chair.

• Approved Judy Samuels as acting chair (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from 03/22/2021 special meeting (all in favor)
• Approved carnival-only Fun & Food with no food or additional entertainment, and no Buddy Baseball (7-1, Marty opposed)
• Tabled courtesy shuttle discussion until June meeting (all in favor)
• Approved co-sponsoring Buddy Baseball game on July 10, 2021 (7-0, Debbie abstained)
• Approved spending up to $300 on shirts for the event (all in favor)
• Approved contributing $500 to Bowling with Buddies (all in favor)
• Approved $100 minimum sponsorship, sponsor table, lane naming, and solicitation (all in favor)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will meet via teleconference to review financial and investment reports. The body will consider membership applications, retirement benefits, and the preliminary actuarial valuation.

• Approval of regular retirement benefits for Joseph Alexander
• Membership applications for Austin Eaton and Anthony Shin
• Contribution refund for Brian Steen
• Review of Quarterly Investment Performance Report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Certification of Board Election Results for the Active Member Position

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two variation requests for residential properties. One request involves a sunroom addition and the other concerns a rear yard fence.

• Variation for a proposed 184 square foot sunroom addition to encroach 11'-6" into the rear yard setback at 1566 Countryside Dr.
• Variation for a 6 foot solid fence installed in the rear yard at 754 Carriageway.

The Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission approved two zoning variations. The first allows a sunroom addition to encroach 11'-6" into the rear yard setback at 1566 Countryside Dr. (unanimous). The second allows an existing 6-foot solid fence at 754 Carriageway Dr. to remain, despite being installed without a permit (6-3). The commission also accepted the April 21, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0, with one abstention).

• Approved variation for sunroom encroachment at 1566 Countryside Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved variation for 6-foot solid fence at 754 Carriageway Dr. (6-3)
• Accepted April 21, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0, 1 abstention)

Health Commission

The Health Commission is meeting to discuss the organization of a blood drive. The body will review tasks and an update from Vitalant.

• Vitalant update
• Review of tasks for blood drive
• Mobile blood drive at farmers market

The Buffalo Grove Health Commission met virtually and made plans for an upcoming blood drive on June 5 at the Alcott Center gym, including assigning volunteer shifts and reviewing COVID precautions. No formal votes or policy decisions were taken; the meeting was primarily administrative and adjourned at 7:45 PM.

• Assigned early shift volunteers for June 5 blood drive: JinJin Sandford, Dr. Becky Bergman, Karleen Pitchford
• Assigned late shift volunteers for June 5 blood drive: Doug Pitchford, Mike Garfield
• Agreed to explore a mobile blood drive at the farmers market later in the season
• Agreed to ask farmers market vendors for discounts or incentives for blood donors
• Decided not to provide bagels at the June drive; possible for September drive depending on COVID protocols

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to approve several ordinances and resolutions, including a preliminary plan for a new industrial building. The body will also decide on contract extensions, bid awards for landscaping and tree planting, and a new aerial truck purchase.

• Preliminary plan approval for a new industrial building at 1305 Busch Parkway
• Liquor license reservation for Fuji Thai at 1000 Weiland Road
• Award of bids for tree planting and landscaping
• Purchase of a replacement aerial truck
• Contract with Lamar Johnson Collaborative for comprehensive planning services

The Village Board approved multiple contracts and ordinances, including a $3.93M contract for Cambridge Utility & Street Improvements to Lenny Hoffman Excavating. Board appointments were tabled until a future meeting after trustees raised concerns about lack of information on appointees. All other items passed unanimously with Trustee Weidenfeld absent.

• Approved $3,928,459.50 Cambridge Utility & Street Improvements contract to Lenny Hoffman Excavating (5-0)
• Tabled Board/Commission/Committee appointments until next suitable meeting (3-2)
• Approved $4,934,478.18 Warrant #1328 for bill payments (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2021-17 accepting April 6 election canvass (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2021-12 urging restoration of Local Government Fund revenue (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including liquor license for Fuji Thai, stop sign on Springside Lane, and $44,800 tree planting contract (5-0)
• Approved $389,500 construction engineering contract for Cambridge Drive to Gewalt Hamilton Associates (5-0)
• Approved $153,283 replacement Aerial Lift Truck purchase (5-0)

Farmers Market Committee

The Farmers Market Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve vendor applications. The body will also determine the market layout and establish opening day and special dates.

• Review and approval of received applications
• Determination of market layout
• Selection of business of the week and non-profits
• Establishment of opening day and special dates
• Review of rules from III State Farmers Market Assoc. and IDPH

The committee discussed applications and finalized operational plans for the 2021 season, including a layout similar to last year, limits on nonprofit participation, and special event dates. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made through discussion.

• Nonprofits limited to one appearance per week
• Buffalo Grove Police Dept scheduled for second Sunday
• Garden Club scheduled for opening weekend
• School supply drive set for July 18–Aug. 15 (5 weeks)
• Raffles scheduled for Aug. 8
• Small flags to be distributed on Flag Day
• Guidelines from IL State Farmers Market Assoc. and IDPH discussed

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to discuss several special business items. The session includes reviews of emergency operations and police equipment, as well as a discussion on permit fees.

• Discussion regarding building permit fees
• Body camera report
• EOC Overview and Table Top Exercise
• Ethics Commission duties

The Buffalo Grove Village Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting with staff reports and discussion only; no formal votes were taken on substantive items. Topics included an EOC overview, police body cameras (with an estimated cost of just under $300,000), building permit fee process changes, and the future of the Ethics Commission. The only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed 6-0.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider appointing a Secretary and exhausting the current Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list. Members will also discuss testing processes for new recruits and promotional processes for Lieutenants in both departments.

• Appointment of Kevin Dryman to the position of Secretary
• Action to exhaust the current Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list
• Commencement of a new Firefighter/Paramedic testing process
• Police Officer candidate testing activities
• Fire Lieutenant and Police Lieutenant promotional processes

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the Fire Lieutenant promotional process and set a timeline for new FF/PM testing, including announcing openings May 17 and final register August 2. They also appointed Kevin Dryman as Secretary, exhausted the FF/PM eligibility list, and approved the May 5th calendar of events. Several personnel changes were reported, including retirements, promotions, and an officer injury.

• Approved Fire Lieutenant promotional process (5-0)
• Appointed Kevin Dryman as Secretary (4-0, Dryman abstained)
• Exhausted and retired FF/PM eligibility list (5-0)
• Approved May 5th 2021 BGFPC calendar of events (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider preliminary plan approval for a new 50,516 square foot industrial building. The project involves a multi-tenant facility that will be occupied by Premier Design + Build Group and one unknown tenant.

• Preliminary plan approval for a 50,516 square foot industrial building at 1305 Busch Parkway
• Proposed construction of a two-story facility on a 3.3 acre parcel

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend preliminary plan approval for a new 50,516 square foot office/industrial building at 1305 Busch Parkway, subject to conditions. The motion passed 7-0 with two members absent. The commission also accepted the minutes from the April 7, 2021 meeting by a 6-0 vote with one abstention.

• Approved positive recommendation for preliminary plan of 50,516 sq ft industrial building at 1305 Busch Parkway (7-0)
• Accepted minutes of April 7, 2021 regular meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)

Police Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet via videoconference to review financial and investment reports. The board will consider membership applications and a preliminary actuarial valuation.

• Review of Quarterly Performance Summary from Wall Capital Group
• Approval of fee reduction addendum for Zacks Investment Management
• Application for membership for Meagan Diaz
• Review of preliminary actuarial valuation
• Approval of Trustee training registration fees and expenses

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss zoning amendments for a communication tower and wall signs, as well as liquor license reservations. The meeting also includes the approval of a public works vehicle purchase and a lease agreement with the local Chamber of Commerce.

• Zoning variations for a communication antenna tower extension at 1700 Estonian Lane
• Variations for three wall signs at 745 S Buffalo Grove Rd
• Liquor license reservations for Flambe India and Georgian European Bakery & Cafe
• Purchase of a replacement Public Works Vehicle through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative
• Lease agreement with the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce

The Village Board approved a consent agenda with multiple proclamations, ordinances, and agreements, and separately passed a wage agreement with the firefighter/paramedic union. All votes were 5-0 with one trustee absent. The board also rejected bids for the 2021 Parkway Restoration Project and authorized several contracts.

• Approved Warrant #1327 for $5,707,060.36 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2021-11 extending Executive Order 2021-04 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including proclamations, ordinances, and intergovernmental agreement (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-22 approving firefighter/paramedic union wage agreement (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-24 authorizing Buffalo Grove Days vendor amendments (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-25 authorizing Chamber of Commerce lease agreement (5-0)
• Authorized elevator maintenance contract with American Hoist & Mainlift, not to exceed $47,494.79 (5-0)
• Rejected bids for 2021 Parkway Restoration Project (5-0)

Farmers Market Committee

The Farmers Market Committee is holding a special meeting to evaluate vendor applications and determine which additional vendors to invite. The committee will also discuss promotional giveaways and updates to Illinois State Farmers Markets rules.

• Review and approval of received vendor applications
• Discussion of vendors to invite
• Planning for annual giveaways
• Purchase of committee apparel including shirts, sweatshirts, and printed masks
• Review of new Illinois State Farmers Markets rules

The committee reviewed final vendor applications and is still hoping for more vendors. Members discussed giveaways, ordered committee shirts, and noted that the Green Fair may be later in the season. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed final vendor applications; still hoping for more vendors.
• Discussed giveaways, adding flags on Flag Day.
• Ordered committee shirts and sweatshirts; distribution planned when they arrive.
• Noted Green Fair likely later in season; will advise when decided.
• Volunteers to meet on site in May to go through trailer and distribute shirts.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider requests for sign code variations to allow for three wall signs on the west elevation of the Ace Hardware building. The proposal includes a main LED-powered sign and two secondary non-illuminated signs as part of facade improvements.

• Sign variation: 745 S Buffalo Grove Rd (Ace Hardware) to exceed maximum length by 10' and area by 152 square feet
• Sign variation: 745 S Buffalo Grove Rd (Ace Hardware) to allow two additional secondary wall signs
• Communication antenna tower extension: 1700 Estonian Lane (includes height and setback variations)

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval for two items: sign code variations for the Ace Hardware store at 745 S. Buffalo Grove Road, and an amendment to a special use ordinance allowing a 10-foot height extension and setback encroachment for a communication antenna tower at 1700 Estonian Lane. Both recommendations will go to the Village Board for final action.

• Recommended approval of sign code variations for Ace Hardware at 745 S. Buffalo Grove Rd. (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of communication antenna tower height extension and setback encroachment at 1700 Estonian Lane (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from March 3, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from March 24, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board is reviewing updates on fire department accreditation, community foundation initiatives, and police mental health programs. The board will also discuss snow and ice control and water billing. Two executive sessions are scheduled regarding pending litigation and real property acquisition.

• Fire Department accreditation timeline projecting formal status in March 2023
• Review of Police Department's Mental Health CFS/Police Social Worker Program
• Buffalo Grove Community Foundation 2020 annual report and initiatives
• 2020-2021 Snow and Ice Control update
• Water billing update

The Committee of the Whole meeting was informational, with no formal votes taken. Staff presented on fire department accreditation, community foundation updates, snow and ice control, police social worker program, water billing penalties, and summer events. The board discussed whether to delay water bill penalties, and staff will report back on summer event options. The board then moved to executive session for real estate and litigation matters.

• Moved to executive session to discuss real property purchase/lease and litigation (approved 6-0).
• Discussed staff recommendation to apply penalties to past-due water/sewer balances starting May 2021; no decision made.
• Reviewed 2021 summer events plan, including modified Buffalo Grove Days and fireworks; staff to report back.
• Heard updates on fire department accreditation, community foundation, snow/ice control, and police social worker program.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss candidate testing and promotional processes for police and fire personnel. The board may also take action on the 2021 calendar of events.

• Police Officer candidate testing activities
• Fire Lieutenant promotional process
• Police Lieutenant promotional process
• 2021 BFPC calendar of events

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special regular meeting on April 5, 2021, and approved the minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting. They denied a conditional offer of employment to FF/PM Candidate #29 (Gleb Rudenko) with all five commissioners voting against it. The board also discussed the exhaustion of the 2020 FF/PM candidate list and next steps for a successor list, but no formal action was taken on that item.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Denied conditional offer of employment to FF/PM Candidate #29 Gleb Rudenko (0-5)
• Moved to executive session and returned to open session (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The primary purpose of the meeting is a PZC Training Presentation led by staff contact Nicole Woods.

• PZC Training Presentation

The Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting on March 24, 2021, that consisted solely of a training presentation. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and educational only.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Commission for Residents with Disabilities held a special meeting and discussed plans for BG Days, noting an event will occur this year though its extent is undetermined. They also discussed using roughly $2,762 donated in Rick Kahen's memory for commission work, including possible ideas like an award, renaming an event, or a handicap-accessible van. No formal decisions were made; the new chair will be appointed at the next meeting.

• No formal decisions were made at this special meeting
• Discussed that a new chair will be appointed by President Sussman at the next meeting
• Discussed that BG Days will occur this year, though the extent is unknown
• Discussed using $2,762 in funds donated in Rick Kahen's memory for commission work
• Discussed possible ideas for the funds, including an award, renaming an event, or a handicap-accessible van
• Discussed Bowling with Buddies, possibly on October 21st, with a Halloween theme
• Discussed that Evan will return the commission to a regular meeting schedule
• Heard good and welfare updates, including a member moving and another expecting a baby

Village Board

The Village Board will consider awards for several infrastructure projects, including pavement patching and sidewalk improvements. The board is also reviewing a fee schedule amendment regarding SWANCC fees and a lease amendment for the Buffalo Grove Golf Course Restaurant.

• 2021 Sidewalk Improvements Award (O-2021-13)
• 2021 Cracksealing Project Award (O-2021-14)
• 2021 Pavement Patching Project Award (O-2021-15)
• 2021 Vintage Street Improvements Award (O-2021-16)
• Amendment to the Fee Schedule regarding Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) fees (O-2021-12)

The Village Board approved a lease agreement for the Buffalo Grove Golf Course Restaurant and awarded contracts for several 2021 public works projects, including sidewalk, cracksealing, pavement patching, and Vintage Street improvements. The board also approved an amendment to the fee schedule regarding SWANCC fees, with discussion suggesting residents might prefer incremental increases. A decision on summer events was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-9, authorizing a lease agreement for the Buffalo Grove Golf Course Restaurant.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-13, awarding the 2021 Sidewalk Improvement project to Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. for $195,295.10.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-14, awarding the 2021 Cracksealing Project to Denier, Inc. for $49,557.24.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-15, awarding the 2021 Pavement Patching project to Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. for $305,680.54.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-16, awarding the 2021 Vintage Street Improvements project to Arrow Road Construction Company for $562,658.42.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-12, amending the Fee Schedule regarding SWANCC fees.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including contract extensions and proclamations.
• Deferred a decision on hosting or cancelling summer events, agreeing with staff's recommendation to wait for an update at the April 5, 2021 meeting.

Firefighters Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting via video and teleconference. The board will discuss and potentially take action on investment allocations.

• Discussion and possible action regarding investment allocations

Farmers Market Committee

The committee is meeting to review vendor applications for approval and identify additional vendors to invite. Members will also discuss planned giveaways and the purchase of committee apparel.

• Introduction of new member David Bergman
• Review and approval of received vendor applications
• Discussion of potential giveaway items
• Purchase of shirts, sweatshirts, and printed masks for members
• Update on Illinois State Farmers Market rules

The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market Committee held a special meeting and introduced new member David Bergman. They discussed received applications, sought additional vendors including a coffee vendor, and planned giveaways and committee merchandise. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded.

• Introduced new committee member David Bergman
• Discussed received vendor applications
• Discussed inviting additional vendors, including a coffee vendor
• Discussed giveaways for the upcoming market season
• Discussed purchasing committee merchandise (shirts, sweatshirts, printed masks)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a variation request for a residential property. The request seeks to allow a rear yard addition to encroach into the required separation space between the main house and a detached garage.

• Variation request for 489 Bernard Drive to allow a 264 square foot addition to encroach 3'-11" into the required 10' separation between the principal structure and detached garage

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a virtual public hearing and unanimously approved a variation to allow a rear-yard addition at 489 Bernard Drive to encroach 3'-11" into the required 10-foot setback between the principal structure and the detached garage. The approval requires the addition to be installed per the submitted plans. The commission also unanimously accepted the minutes from its February 3, 2021 meeting.

• Approved a variation to Section 17.32 for a rear yard addition encroaching 3'-11" into the required 10' setback at 489 Bernard Drive, with the addition to be installed per submitted plans.
• Accepted the minutes of the February 3, 2021 regular meeting.

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to discuss several administrative updates and fee structures. The session includes reviews of community engagement and summer event planning.

• Discussion regarding Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County fees
• Discussion regarding Video Gaming License Fees for 2021-22
• Community Development Software Update
• Community Engagement Update
• 2021 Summer Events Discussion

The Committee of the Whole discussed several topics but made no final decisions. They reviewed a proposed $0.50 monthly SWANCC fee increase, with board members favoring smaller annual increments. They also discussed community development software, community engagement, video gaming license fees, and 2021 summer events. No formal votes were taken; the board agreed to defer summer event decisions until the March 15 meeting and to hold off on deposits.

• Deferred summer event decisions to March 15, 2021 meeting
• Agreed to no deposits for summer events at this time
• Consensus to not decrease video gaming license fees
• Moved to executive session to discuss real property purchase (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel eligibility lists and promotional processes. The board may also take action on rules regarding background investigations and candidate appointments.

• Development of the 2021 Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list
• Police Officer candidate testing activities
• Fire Lieutenant promotional process
• Police Lieutenant promotional process
• Changes to rules regarding Background Investigations & Waiver of Appointment

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special regular meeting and approved the minutes from two prior meetings. They made a conditional offer of employment to FF/PM Candidate #27, Austin Eaton, and discussed several personnel and testing matters, including the 2021 eligibility list and upcoming police and firefighter testing. No other formal decisions were made; all other items were discussion only.

• Approved minutes of the February 1, 2021 special regular meeting.
• Approved minutes of the February 13, 2021 special meeting.
• Made a conditional offer of employment to FF/PM Candidate #27, Austin Eaton.
• Moved to executive session and returned to open session (procedural).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:59 PM.

Firefighters Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will conduct a special meeting via video and teleconference. The agenda includes reviewing financial reports, investment performance, and pension applications.

• Approval of November 18, 2020 and January 29, 2021 meeting minutes
• Accountant report from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP regarding bills and expenses
• Investment performance report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for pensioners
• Review of the annual retainer agreement with Ottosen

Health Commission

The Buffalo Grove Health Commission is meeting to discuss an upcoming blood drive, including COVID-19 requirements from Vitalant and reviewing tasks for the drive. The agenda is otherwise limited to roll call and adjournment, with no other substantive items.

• Upcoming Blood Drive
• Vitalant COVID requirements
• Review tasks for drive

The Health Commission reviewed the December 2020 blood drive, which collected 45 units with 1 deferral, and discussed upcoming drive logistics. No formal votes or policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and planning-focused.

• Reviewed December 2020 blood drive: 45 units collected, 1 deferral
• Assigned Mike and Doug to second shift for upcoming blood drive
• Peggy to check early shift coverage and report via email
• Discussed possible mobile drive with farmer's market

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board is meeting electronically to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including joint purchases of fire department equipment and replacement police, fire, and public works vehicles, plus a resolution to waive half of certain liquor license renewal fees. The board will also discuss a development improvement agreement for Link Crossing Phase 2 and consider a resolution extending a prior executive order.

• Ordinance 0-2021-7: Joint purchase of turn out gear and SCBA equipment for the Fire Department
• Ordinance 0-2021-8: Purchase of replacement police, fire, and public works vehicles through Suburban Purchasing Cooperative
• Resolution R-2021-7: Waiving 50% of certain liquor license renewal fees for 2021-22
• Link Crossing Phase 2 Development Improvement Agreement
• Resolution R-2021-5: Extending Executive Order 2021-2

The Village Board approved Warrant #1325 for $4,546,774.98, passed ordinances for fire department equipment and vehicle purchases, waived 50% of liquor license renewal fees, and approved the Link Crossing Phase 2 agreement. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except the minutes approval, which had one abstention. The board also extended Executive Order 2021-02 and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved Warrant #1325 for $4,546,774.98 (6-0)
• Passed Resolution 2021-5 extending Executive Order 2021-02 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including proclamation, fuel station, and volume cap (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-7 for fire department equipment up to $76,000 annually (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2021-8 for vehicle purchases up to $221,336 (6-0)
• Passed Resolution 2021-7 waiving 50% of liquor license renewal fees (6-0)
• Approved Link Crossing Phase 2 Development Improvement Agreement (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve the oral interview scores for fire lieutenant candidates. The board will also hold an executive session for oral interviews with the candidates. The meeting is open to the public, with attendance possible in person or remotely.

• Discussion and approval of Fire Lieutenant oral interview scores
• Executive session for oral interviews with Fire Lieutenant candidates
• Meeting held at Fire Administration, 1051 Highland Grove Drive, and via GoToMeeting

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on February 13, 2021, and after a lengthy executive session, approved the oral interview scores from the BGFD Firefighter Lieutenant interview examination conducted that day. The vote was unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved firefighter oral interview scores for BGFD Firefighter Lieutenant exam (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requested zoning variations: a 6-foot solid fence at 677 Aspen Drive and a three-season room encroaching into the side yard setback at 891 Dunham Lane. Staff recommends approval for both, subject to conditions. The meeting also includes a workshop on the proposed redevelopment of 700 E Lake Cook Road and approval of prior minutes.

• Variation to replace existing fence with 6-foot solid vinyl fence at 677 Aspen Drive; staff recommends approval
• Variation to allow three-season room encroaching 2.6 feet into side yard setback at 891 Dunham Lane; staff recommends approval
• Workshop on proposed redevelopment of 700 E Lake Cook Road
• Approval of minutes from Jan 6, 2021 regular meeting

Farmers Market Committee

The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market Committee is holding a special meeting to plan the 2021 market season. They will discuss dates and fees, review IDPH guidelines compared to 2020, and plan vendor outreach and market layout, including spacing and entry/exit points.

• Discuss 2021 market dates and fees
• Review IDPH guidelines for 2021 vs 2020
• Review list of previous vendors to send applications
• Plan market layout: entry/exit, one-way or multiple areas, blocking pedestrian flow
• Maintain at least 6 ft. spacing between vendors

The committee set the 2021 market dates (June 13–October 10, no market Sept 5) and discussed fees, vendor applications, and IDPH guidelines. They decided to send applications to last year's vendors except A Spice Above, which did not show for several weeks without notice. Entertainment is on hold, and spacing will follow state guidelines.

• Set 2021 market dates: June 13–October 10, no market Sept 5
• Approved sending vendor applications to previous vendors, excluding A Spice Above
• Kept vendor spacing at least 6 ft apart per state guidelines
• Put entertainment on hold; limited nonprofits may be allowed if space permits

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several special business items, including a review of the Code of Conduct, the Code Review Committee process, an update on the Infrastructure Modernization Program, and the Business Support Program/BG Delivers. The meeting will be held electronically via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Review of Code of Conduct
• Code Review Committee Process
• Infrastructure Modernization Program Update
• Business Support Program/BG Delivers

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting remotely to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the 2021 calendar of events, whether police officer candidate testing should be on-site or virtual, and approval of a revised Police Sergeant Eligibility List. They will also consider commissioner attire, how many times to contact applicants before passing them, and any necessary candidate approvals. An executive session is scheduled to discuss Fire Lieutenant oral interview questions and candidate matters.

• Discussion and possible action on 2021 BFPC calendar of events
• Discussion and possible action on on-site vs virtual Police Officer candidate testing
• Discussion and approval of revised Police Sergeant Eligibility List
• Discussion and possible action on Commissioner attire (shirts)
• Discussion and possible action on number of times to contact applicants before passing them

The Board approved a conditional job offer for firefighter candidate Anthony Shin but denied one for Joshua Hoffland. They also approved revised police sergeant eligibility list and fire lieutenant interview questions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conditional offer to FF/PM Candidate #20 Anthony Shin (5-0)
• Denied conditional offer to FF/PM Candidate #25 Joshua Hoffland (0-5)
• Approved firefighter lieutenant interview questions (5-0)
• Approved revised Police Sergeant Eligibility List (5-0)
• Approved January 4, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Village Board

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution on closed session minutes, a bid waiver for replacement beds, and a development improvement agreement for 600 McHenry Road. The board also passed Ordinance No. 2021-6 authorizing the purchase of liquid de-icing product 'Beet Heet' for up to $52,000, and Resolution No. 2021-4 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Northwest Central Dispatch System for the CAD/RMS project. All votes were 5-0 with one trustee absent.

• Approved minutes of January 4, 2020 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #1324 for $2,520,625.32 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution No. 2021-2 extending Executive Order 2021-01 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution No. 2021-03, replacement bed purchase up to $31,106.08, and 600 McHenry Road agreement (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2021-6 authorizing Beet Heet purchase up to $52,000 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution No. 2021-4 authorizing CAD/RMS intergovernmental agreement (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission held a virtual public hearing and unanimously approved a variation to allow a sunroom addition to encroach 10'-6" into the required rear yard setback at 467 Thorndale Avenue. The approval was subject to construction in accordance with submitted plans. The commission also accepted the minutes from the November 18, 2020 regular meeting.

• Approved rear yard setback variation for sunroom at 467 Thorndale Ave (unanimous)
• Accepted Nov 18, 2020 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on January 4, 2021, and approved the minutes from the December 7, 2020 meeting. They also introduced new Commissioner Kevin Dryman. The board voted against making a conditional offer of employment to FF/PM Candidate #22, Nicholas Mitidiero, after returning from executive session. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and procedural items.

• Approved minutes of December 7, 2020 special meeting (5-0)
• Introduced new Commissioner Kevin Dryman
• Denied conditional offer of employment to FF/PM Candidate #22 Nicholas Mitidiero (0-5)