04/18/1988318
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, APRIL 18, 1988
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 8:05 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, April 18, 1988.
ROLL CALL:
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Comptroller Peters,
Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief Clark, Police Chief
Kozenczak, Municipal Development Director Pagones, Acting City Engineer
Kaszuba, Human Resources and Services Director Donahue, and Corporate
Attorney Lucansky.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
Roll Call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter,
Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas. Absent were Aldermen Kisslinger, Adams and
Haupt.
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Dennis Virte,
Evangelical Free Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION: A representative of the Elk Grove High School Student
Council explained the Flag of Liberty and Learning
which will be raised at all High School District 214
schools in ceremonies beginning on Monday, April 24 as
part of the national celebration of Student Leadership
Week, April 24 -29, and Teacher Appreciation Week, May 1-
7, 1988.
MINUTES:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Bonk, to approve Minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Council held April 4,
1988, as published. Corrections: Page Two, Paragraph
Two, Line 19, should read "AYES: 8" and on Line 20
delete "Seitz." Page Two, Paragraph Three, Line Three
delete "Supplemental." Page Three, Paragraph Four,
Line Three, delete "Supplemental." Motion declared
carried.
After consulting with the corporate attorney, Mayor
Seitz advised the Council that henceforth he will cast
a vote when the vote count is 8 Ayes to 7 Nays.
BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, 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: $959,016.45. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
POSITION CLASS. Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the
& COMPEN. PLAN: recommendation of the Finance Committee that Ordinance
M -13 -88 pertaining to the City's position classification
and compensation plan be adopted at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried.
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STEIN & GROSS Moved by Gebert, seconded by Addante, to adopt the
RESUBDIVISION: recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee to
concur with the Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
plat of Stein and Gross Resubdivision, 229 Thacker
Street, and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute same. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Gebert, seconded by Addante, to adopt the
87- 30 -SU -V recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee
1505 OAKTON: to grant request for variations from required 25' front
yard on Illinois Street to 5' and from the required 25'
(Variations rear yard to 12.5' and reduction of front yard on
only) Illinois Street from 20' to 5' on property located at
1505 Oakton Street, Zoning Case 87- 30 -SU -V, subject to
the approval of the Engineering and Municipal Development
Departments, and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
MAINTENANCE & Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
RESPONSIBILITY recommendation of the Engineering Committee that the
OF CULVERTS: following policy be established regarding the maintenance
and responsibility of culverts:
1. City should accept the responsibility to select one
area per year; analyze it from a drainage perspective,
re- establish the ditches in the area and put in proper
size culverts, dig the ditches deeper as required and
design a functional system for the area.
2. Once this is accomplished, each area would then be-
come the responsibility of the Public Works Department
to patrol and insure that ditches are not disturbed and
drainage not affected.
3. No building or driveway permits could be given with-
out Engineering Department approval for ditch areas.
Residents would have the responsibility to keep culverts
clean, free of debris and maintain the grass similar to
parkway areas.
4. Funding to come from MFT Funds.
This policy to begin in 1989 and continue on an annual
basis until all work is completed. The areas to be
improved should be determined on a priority need basis
and should be established by the Committee with the
assistance of the Public Works Commissioner, and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
MAINTENANCE Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
OF TRAFFIC the recommendation of the Engineering Committee that
SIGNALS: City Clerk be authorized to sign Supplemental Resolution
in the amount of $18,000,: MFT .No. 88- 00000 -02 GM, for
1988 Traffic Signal Maintenance. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
LEAK Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
DETECTION: recommendation of the Engineering Committee to accept
proposal from Donahue & Associates, Inc., 250 E. Devon
Avenue, Itasca, IL 60143, to perform leak detection
services at a cost not to exceed $11,000 and usual
bid procedures be waived. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
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PURCHASE OF
WATER METERS:
1988 TREE &
STUMP REMOVAL
CONTRACT:
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Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
recommendation of Engineering Committee to accept pro-
posal from Badger Meter Company, 4545 W. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223, for purchase of water meters on an
"as needed" basis throughout the year at a cost not to
exceed $80,000, budgeted funds, and usual bid procedures
be waived. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
1988 TREE Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recommen-
TRIMMING dation of Public Works Committee to award contract for
CONTRACT: 1988 Tree Trimming to low bidder, Nels J. Johnson Tree
Experts, Inc., 912 Pitner Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202,
in an amount not to exceed $55,000, and bid bonds /checks
be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recommen-
dation of Public Works Committee to award contract for
1988 Tree and Stump Removal to low bidder, Nels J.
Johnson Tree Experts, Inc., 912 Pitner Avenue, Evanston,
IL 60202, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, and bid
bonds /checks be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
1988 SPRING TREE Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recommen-
PURCHASE AND dation of Public Works Committee to award contract for
PLANT CONTRACT: 1988 Tree Purchase and Planting to low bidder, Eugene
A. De St. Aubin & Bro. Nurseries, Inc., R.R. 2, Box 76B
Kirkland, IL 60146, for a total amount of $15,765, and
bid bonds /checks be returned to unsuccessful bidders.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
BUTTERFLY VALVES Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recommen-
FOR MAPLE ST. dation of Public Works Committee to award contract for
PUMPING STATION: purchase and installation of five (5) butterfly valves
for Maple Street Pumping Station to low bidder,
Northwest Industrial Piping, Inc., 7475 Oak Park Ave.,
Niles, IL 60648, in the amount of $9,500, and bid bonds/
checks be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
USE OF
BEHREL DECK:
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Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recommen-
dation of Public Works Committee to grant request from
Keep Des Plaines, Beautiful, Inc. for use of the lower
level of the Behrel Parking Deck on Saturday, April 23,
1988 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. to coordinate
their city -wide cleanup project. Motion declared
carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Muehlenbeck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
M -14 -88 Ordinance M- 14 -88, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I OF THE
ESTABLISHING DES PLAINES CITY CODE, AND ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER
POSITION OF 24 ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
CITY MANAGER:
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Healy, to amend the motion
to add:
WHERAS, the corporate authorities of the City of
Des Plaines have determined that the City Manager form
of government is in the best interests of the City of
Des Plaines and
WHEREAS, the elected officials of the City of Des
Plaines wish to show their total support for the City
Manager concept; and
WHEREAS, in order to clearly express their intent,
it is hereby stated that with the passage of this
ordinance it is the City Council Council's spirit and
intent that this system be given a clear period of time
in which to work; and
WHEREAS, it is further the spirit, intent and
commitment of the City Council that the person hired
for this position be hired to occupy the position of
City Manager for a sufficient period of time to give it
support; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby recommends that
for a period of not less than four (4) years, this
system of City Manager shall be in full force and effect
after acceptance.
Upon roll call on the amendment, the vote was:
AYES: 12- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Bonk, Healy, Wetter,
Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos,
Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 1- Christiansen
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Wetter, seconded by Childers, to amend the
amended motion that Section 1 -24 -6 H. be changed to
read "The City Manager shall cause notices to be served
to the members...." Upon roll call on the amendment,
the vote was:
AYES: 5- Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Gebert,
Hervas
NAYS: 7- Muehlenbeck, Bonk, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos
PRESENT:1- Addante
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared lost.
Upon roll call on the original motion as amended, the
vote was:
AYES: 11- Muehlenbeck`, Childers, bonk „ Healy, Wetter:,
Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas
NAYS: 2- Christiansen, Gebert
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
d�`
ORDINANCE
M -15 -88
DELETING POSIT.
OF ADMIN. OFF.:
ORDINANCE
M -13 -88
POSITION CLASS.
& COMPEN. PLAN:
ORDINANCE
M -16 -88
CHANGE JANICE
AVENUE TO
KOLPIN DRIVE:
RESOLUTION
R -8 -88
FLAG OF LEARN-
ING & LIBERTY:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
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RECESS: Mayor Seitz called for a recess at 9:40 P.M. Council
reconvened at 9:48 P.M.
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M- 15 -88, AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTER 22, OF TITLE I,
OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, THEREBY DELETING THE
POSITION OF MAYOR'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to waive
First Reading and place on passage Ordinance M- 13 -88.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt
Ordinance M- 13 -88, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULES I -A,
II -A, III, IV, V, AND VI -A OF SECTION 1- 15 -4(A) OF THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN, TO
REFLECT SALARY RANGE INCREASES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1988 TO
APRIL 30, 1989, AND FURTHER AMENDING SCHEDULE IV OF
SAID SECTION TO INCREASE THE EVALUATION POINTS AND
SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
& SERVICES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to waive
First Reading and place on passage Ordinace M- 16 -88.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hervas, seconded by Childers, to adopt Ordin-
ance M- 16 -88, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A STREET NAME
CHANGE OF JANICE AVENUE TO KOLPIN DRIVE AND PROVIDING
FOR STREET SIGNS TO BE ERECTED ACCORDINGLY. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 13- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Muehlenbeck, seconded by Healy, to adopt
Resolution R -8 -88 supporting the national celebration
of Student Leadership Week, April 24 -29, and Teacher
Appreciation Week, May 1 -7, symbolized by the Flag of
Learning and Liberty. Motion declared carried.
The City Clerk's office will be advertising for bids for
one (1) light duty truck lift and one (1) air compressor
with guns, returnable by 3 P.M. on Friday, May 6, 1988.
The City Clerk's office will be advertising for bids for
Spot Curb Replacement Program, returned by 3 P.M. on
Tuesday, May 10, 1988.
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ZONING CASE
88 -7 -PUD
2200 -2400 E.
Devon Ave.:
ZONING CASE
88 -5 -SU
2100 MINER ST.:
ZONING CASE
88 -15 -R
501 S. WOLF:
ZONING CASE
88 -16 -R
1974 MINER:
ZONING CASE
88 -17 -R
1635 E. Touhy:
MELLON STUART
SUBDIVISION,
625 SEEGERS:
O'TOOLE-
TEKLICS SUBDIV.
2244 SPRUCEWOOD:
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINTMENTS:
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Letters from Des Plaines Plan Commission and Zoning
Board of Appeals re Case 88 -7 -PUD, 2200 -2400 E. Devon
Avenue (Hiffman Shaffer Anderson) was referred to the
Municipal Development Committee.
Letters from Des Plaines Plan Commission and Zoning
Board of Appeals re Case 88 -5 -SU, 2100 Miner Street
(Subway Submarine Shop) was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case
88 -15 -R, 501 S. Wolf Road (Burt Braverman) was referred
to the Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case
88 -16 -R, 1974 Miner Street (A. F. Pilchard /Geo. Elliott
Co.) was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case
88 -17 -R, 1635 E. Touhy Avenue (James Mandas /Nick
Pepper) was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Mellon
Stuart Subdivision, 625 Seegers Road, was referred to
the Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re O'Toole-
Teklics Subdivision, 2244 Sprucewood Avenue, was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Mayor Seitz re appointment of Veronica 0.
Marin to the Police Pension Board to fill seat held by
Frank Svoboda, will come before the Council on May 2,
1988.
Letter from Mayor Seitz re the following reappointments
will come before the Council on May 2, 1988:
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Donald M. Essig - three year term
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Albert G. Weber - four year term
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
A. C. Wilson - three year term
HOUSING COMMISSION
Robert Claus - four year term
Roger Lietzau - four year term
PLAN COMMISSION
Robert Doig - six year term
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
Ken Jennrich - three year term
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Franz Koehler - five year term
YOUTH COMMISSION
Jim Nero - three year term
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Gerald Meyer - five year term
CABLE TV COMMISSION (all for three year terms)
Paul Giardini
Shirley S. Jacobs
Richard Luckritz
Alan Musial
Richard Ornberg
George Patay
Thelma Spain
Louis Weber
Robert M. Phillips (non- resident, one year term)
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APPOINTMENTS/ CLEAN COMMUNITY /BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
REAPPOINTMENTS Deborah Conley - one year term
(Cont'd.) Robert M. Phillips - one year term
ELECTRICAL COMMISSION (all for one year terms)
James E. Cuny
John J. Kratzmeyer
Thomas Shelven
George Wade
Michael Danzi
David Clark (Fire Chief)
VOTE OF THE
MAYOR:
PARKING Moved by Hervas, seconded by Chiropolos, to reconsider
RESTRICTIONS/ motion that "No Parking At Anytime" signs be installed
NELSON LANE: on the west side of Nelson Lane from Berkshire Lane to
Central Road and restriction to be effective November 1,
1988, and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 10- Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Wetter,
Schneck, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas
NAYS: 3- Muehlenbeck, Bonk, Hardiman
ABSENT: 3- Kisslinger, Adams, Haupt
Motio declared carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS 3
Mayor Seitz referred the matter of when the Mayor votes
to the License & Judicial Committee.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to defer this
matter.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:17 P.M.
1988
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK