01/05/1987ROLL CALL:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
MINUTES:
INSURANCE:
147
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH
MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES
CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1987
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor
John E. Seitz at 8:13 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines, Civic Center
on Monday, January 5, 1987.
Roll Call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Muehlenbeck, Koplos, Volberding, Bonk, Martin, Wetter,
Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos,
Addante, Hervas, Zanca. Alderman Hardiman was absent.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Comptroller Peters,
Superintendent of Streets Kozlinka, Fire Chief Clark, Police Chief
Kozenczak, City Engineer and Acting Municipal Development Department
Director Shrake, Human Resources and Services Department Director Donahue,
Administrative Officer Wildenberg, and City Attorney Smith.
The opening prayer was given by Pastor David Jones, First
Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of AllegiancE
to the Flag.
PRESENTATIONS: Police Chief Kozenczak presented Letter of Appreciation
(Citizen Awards) to Alderman Thomas J. Koplos, Mark A.
Birbeck, Morrie Gerber and Marcial Gomez, who when upon
observing a theft from a local merchant alerted the
police and chased the offenders several blocks to their
residence. Their actions and assistance resulted in the
apprehension of the offenders and the return of the
stolen items to the owner. Mayor Seitz also expressed
gratitude on behalf of the City.
Moved by Volberding, seconded by Bonk, to approve Minute:
of the regular meeting of the City Council held December
15, 1986, as published. Motion declared carried.
BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Muehlenbeck, seconded' by Schneck, to adopt
the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL - OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES 'THAT THE FOLLOWING
BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR
SAME. Total: $406,856.26. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 15- Muehlenbeck, Koplos, Volberding, Bonk, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Hardiman
Motion declared carried.
SAFETY Moved by Muehlenbeck, seconded by Schneck, to adopt the
MANUAL: recommendation of the Finance Committee to accept the
city -wide safety manual on procedures and policies as
prepared by the Human Resources and Services Department.
AYES: 15- Muehlenbeck, Koplos, Volberding, Bonk, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Hardiman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Muehlenbeck, seconded by Schneck, to adopt the
recommendation of the Finance Committee to accept pro-
posal from James M. Golden Association, Ltd., 1427
N. Dearborn Parkway, Suite One North, Chicago, IL 60611,
for 1987 Catastropic Auto Insurance in the amount of-,
$5,795. Upon roll call, the vote was:
INSURANCE
(Cont'd.)
LIQUOR
LICENSE,
1011 E. TOUHY:
SOUNDPROOFING
MATERIAL FOR
ESDA:
AUTHORIZATION
TO BID:
REDUCTION IN
RETENTION
REQUEST/
TRANSIT CENTER:
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AYES: 15- Muehlenbeck, Koplos, Volberding, Bonk, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Hardiman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Muehlenbeck, seconded by Schneck, to adopt the
recommendation of the Finance Committee to accept pro-
posal from Service Insurance Agency, 300 W. Golf Road,
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, for 1987 Police Professional
Insurance in the amount of $27,722. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 15- Muehlenbeck, Koplos, Volberding, Bonk, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Hardiman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Muehlenbeck, seconded by Schneck, to adopt the
recommendation of the Finance Committee to accept pro-
posal from Service Insurance Agency, 300 W. Golf Road,
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, for 1987 Public Officials
Insurance in the amount of $21,781. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 15- Muehlenbeck, Koplos, Volberding, Bonk, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Hardiman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
recommendation of the License & Judicial Committee to
grant request for Class A Liquor License to A & L Chalet
Restaurant and Lounge, Inc., 1011 E. Touhy Avenue, sub-
ject to final approval by Police Department, and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Hervas voted no.
Moved by Zanca, seconded by Hervas, to adopt the
recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to accept
proposal from Industrial Noise Control Corp., 1411
Jeffrey Drive, Addison, IL 60101, for purchase of 2"
Sonic Class I Fire Rated absorbent soundproofing material
for ESDA's communication room in the basement of Civic
Center, in the amount of $6,665. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 15- Muehlenbeck, Koplos, Volberding, Bonk, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Hardiman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Addante, to adopt the
recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the
City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for some
light and heavy duty trucks and required industrial -
type tractors, returnable by 3 P.M., Friday, February
13, 1987, and Commissioner of Public Works to prepare
necessary specifications. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Adams, to adopt the
recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee
that request from L. E. Zannini, contractor for the
Transit Center, for reduction in retention be denied;
check prepared in December which included reduction in
retention be voided and a new check be drawn for the
regular monthly amount, $36,493, and Administration
tam
ORDINANCE
M -65 -86
VACATION OF
PART OF
ESSER COURT:
ORDINANCE
M -66 -86
DEDICATION TO
CITY /PART OF
ESSER COURT:
ORDINANCE
Z -23 -86
REZONING,
ESSER COURT:
ROGERS
RESUBDIVISION,
2590, 2600,
2604 E. DEVON:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
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TRANSIT CENTER: insure proper distribution of funds to avoid any legal
problems. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 14- Muehlenbeck, Volberding, Bonk, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Hardiman
ABSTAIN:1- Koplos (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Volberding, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt
Ordinance M- 65 -86, AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PART OF THE
HERETOFORE DEDICATED PUBLIC STREET COMMONLY KNOWN AS
ESSER COURT. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15- Muehlenbeck, Koplos, Volberding, Bonk, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Hardiman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Gebert, to adopt Ordinance
M- 66 -86, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEDICATION OF
PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (ESSER COURT). Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 15- Muehlenbeck, Koplos, Volberding, Bonk, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Hardiman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Bonk, to adopt Ordinance
Z- 23 -86, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONING FROM C -3
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO C -2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR THE
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS ESSER COURT. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 15- Muehlenbeck, Koplos, Volberding, Bonk, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Hardiman
Motion declared carried.
Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Arthur J.
Rogers Resubdivision, 2590, 2600, 2604 E. Devon Avenue,
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
The City Clerk's office will be advertising for bids for
1987 Street Reconstruction Project, North Avenue,
Princeton- Street and Oakton Place, returnable by 11 A.M
Thursday, February 5, 1987 (authorized by City Council
on July 7, 1986).
APPOINTMENTS/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Wetter, to concur with
REAPPOINTMENTS: Mayor Seitz's request to extend term of office to
January 1, 1990 for John Brennan and Savena Grosline for
the Clean Community /Beautification Commission (their
appointment was approved on December 15, 1986); and
appointment to this same Commission of:
Aileen Copeland, term to expire January 1, 1989
Cal Bonnivier, term to expire January 1, 1988
Michael Stoltz, term to expire January 1, 1988
Motion declared carried.
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ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Volberding, seconded by Sarlo, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
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Donna McAllister, CMC - CITY CLERK