03/06/199530.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINER, ILLINOIS HELD
IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, MARCH
6, 1995
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Ted
Sherwood at 7:02 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, March 6, 1995.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt. Alderman Beauvais was absent.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Douthwaite,
City Comptroller Peters, Police Chief Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella,
Public Works Director Shirley, City Engineer Oakley, Community
Development Director D'Onofrio, Emergency Communications Director
Ornberg, Human Resources and Services Department Director Merriman, and
City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The opening prayer was given by Pastor David Jones, First
Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN
HEARING/ THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
IDRB FOR CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
1633 MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1995
BIRCHWOOD:
CALL TO Mayor Sherwood called the Public Hearing to order at 7:05
ORDER: p.m. The Public Hearing was held pursuant to legal
notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the
City's proposed issuance of not -to- exceed $2,200,000
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, to be loaned to
American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago, as
Trustee under a Trust Agreement dated November 14, 1994,
and known as Trust No. 119013 -13, Anton Brothers
Partnership and Rahco Rubber, Inc., to finance the
acquisition, renovation, improvement and equipping of
land and an existing manufacturing building located at
1633 Birchwood Avenue.
DISCUSSION: City Comptroller Peters gave a brief overview of this
matter. There was no public comment and no written
comment had been received by the City Clerk prior to the
Public Hearing.
PRESENTATION: Emergency Communications Director Ornberg and Fire Chief
Farinella presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Emergency
Medical Dispatcher Specialist Jeffery Winings for the
professional manner in which he successfully resolved a
complicated and possible life threatening 9 -1 -1 call on
February 1, 1995, when, through his calm and collected
manner on the phone, he skillfully instructed and
carefully guided a mother through the premature birthing
of her granddaughter prior to the arrival of paramedics.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
This matter will come before the City Council again later
in the evening under Consent Agenda.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:11 p.m.
Alderman Kisslinger requested that Items 7 and 7a be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
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CONSENT Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to establish a Consent
AGENDA Agenda except for Items 7 and 7a. Motion declared
(Cont'd.) carried.
MINUTES:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and
requests are approved; Ordinance M -7 -95 is adopted;
Ordinances M -8 -95, Z -5 -95 and Z -7 -95 are placed on First
Reading; and Resolution R -10 -95 is adopted.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
February 21, 1995, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of Executive Session held February 21, 1995.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
YARDWASTE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
PROGRAM: recommendation of Committee of the Whole on February 21,
Consent 1995, that the City accept proposal from Waste Management
Agenda - Northwest, 360 Sumac Road, Wheeling, IL 60090, to
reduce price for yardwaste stickers to $1.10 for the
first year of their five -year contract with the City
(3/1/95 to 2/28/2000), escalating by five cents in each
of the subsequent years ($1.10 to $1.30), contingent upon
the City closing the yardwaste dropoff facility at the
Public Works Garage. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
STREETSCAPE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
BUDGET & recommendation of Committee of the Whole on February 1
BID DATE: and 28, 1995, to accept proposed streetscape design
Consent concept and budget for total amount of $964,108, as
Agenda prepared by. Land Design Collaborative, Inc., (contract
approved on April 18, 1994; amended and approved October
17, 1994); and City Clerk be authorized to advertise for
bids, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 1995.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
IDRB ISSUE/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
1633 Staff recommendation and authorize issuance of not -to-
BIRCHWOOD: exceed $2,200,000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds,
Consent to be loaned to American National Bank and Trust Company
Agenda of Chicago, as Trustee under a Trust Agreement dated
November 14, 1994, and known as Trust No. 119013 -13,
Ordinance Anton Brothers Partnership and Rahco Rubber, Inc., to
M - - 95 finance the acquisition, renovation, improvement and
equipping of land and an existing manufacturing building
located at 1633 Birchwood Avenue; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M -8 -95, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT -TO- EXCEED $2,200,000
PRINCIPLE AMOUNT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND
(RAHCO RUBBER, INC. PROJECT), SERIES 1995, BY THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
95 - 12 - recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
31 S. Staff recommendation re Case 95 -12 -V, to grant request
WARRINGTON: to permit lot coverage of 33% instead of maximum
Consent allowable coverage of 30% for property located at 31 S.
Agenda Warrington Road in R -2 Single Family Residence District;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
Z -5 -95, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION
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ZONING CASE 3.2.4.4 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO
95 -12 -V PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE STORY ROOM ADDITION
(Copt' d .) WHICH WILL RESULT IN A LOT COVERAGE OF 33% INSTEAD OF THE
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOT COVERAGE OF 30 %, IN R -2 SINGLE
Ordinance FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AT 31 SOUTH WARRINGTON ROAD
Z -5 -95 (CASE NO. 95- 12 -V). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
DISPOSITION Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Curley, to suspend the
OF 180 E. rules to permit public comment on the proposed
THACKER: disposition of 180 E. Thacker Street. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Dan Moss, 1460 Heather Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he thought there would be more
discussion on this matter; he feels misled; there are no
fields available for girls' softball and the City should
work out an agreement with the Des Plaines Park District.
Mr. Dave Ekstrom, 106 Princeton Street, addressed the
City Council stating that the financial gain would not
be worth the loss of youth programs that would be a
position alternative to help combat gangs.
Mr. Sura Pravichandra, 771 S. Warrington Road, addressed
the City Council stating that the Park District should
better utilize the park property they already have, and
that there would be a problem with parking if ball fields
were developed on this land.
Mr. Steve Profitt, 1371 Jeannette Street, addressed the
City Council stating the girls deserve consideration from
our City.
Ms. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 866 S. Second Avenue,
addressed the City Council stating that the City should
consider the quality of life instead of the dollar
factor; work with the Park District.
Ms. Sharon Pepin, 1021 North Avenue, addressed the City
Council asking what the City is going to do when all of
these new homes and condos fill up with children; where
will they go to play.
Mr. Steve Gutow, 828 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that this land should be a place for
children to play.
Mr. Roger La Plant, 175 E. Thacker Street, addressed the
City Council asking how the City can justify spending
$964,000 on streetscape when our children need
recreational areas.
Mr. Dave Ekstrom addressed the City Council again stating
the all these new homes will bring more children who will
need a place to play.
Ms. Vickis Meckes, 750 S. Warrington Road, addressed the
City Council asking how much will the City really realize
from the sale of this land; new homes will add congestion
to the area; developing the land as ball fields is a
great deal for the City - will keep the girls busy.
Mr. Jim Brookman, 1867 Ash Street, addressed the City
Council stating that maybe the City should take more time
to decide this matter; go back to the Park District and
look at other solutions.
180 E.
THACKER
(Cont'd.)
1995 STREET
MAINTENANCE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -10 -95
ACTUARIAL
SERVICES/
POLICE -
FIREMEN
PENSION FDS.:
Consent
Agenda
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Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that kids who are involved with sports
do not go into gangs; keep the kids busy.
Mr. David Markworth, Director of the Des Plaines Park
District and a resident who lives at 837 Woodland Avenue,
addressed the City Council stating that the Park District
is an advocate of open space and they feel very strongly
that this is the best use for this land. Mr. Markworth
stated that the Park District is not in any position to
purchase the property and they are under the tax cap
provision which would require going through a referendum
for additional funds. He said that the interest in
girls' softball has grown in the last few years, but he
understands the position of the City and there will be
no hard feelings if the City says no to their offer.
Moved by Curley, seconded by Christiansen to table this
matter for 30 days.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt a
substitute motion that this matter be tabled until May
1, 1995; in the meantime, the City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for the sale of 180 E. Thacker
Street, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 1995;
and, in the meantime, a meeting be held between the City,
School District #62, School District #207, the Park
District and the Police Chief to discuss this matter
further. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
Resolution R -1 -95 - AS AMENDED (to show new bid return
date of April 25, 1995), A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SALE OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 180 E.
THACKER STREET. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and City Clerk be authorized to sign
MFT Maintenance Resolution /Section #95- 00000 -00 GM, in
the amount of $245,000 for 1995 Maintenance of Streets
and Highways Project as follows:
Crack Filling - $ 25,000
Sidewalk Replacement - $ 50,000
Snow and Ice Control - $100,000
Traffic Signal Maintenance - $ 40,000
Electrical Energy - $ 30,000;
and further recommend approval of Resolution R- 10 -95, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
APPROPRIATING $245,000 OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR
MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS FROM JANUARY 1, 1995
TO DECEMBER 31, 1995. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and accept proposal from Timothy W.
Sharpe, 18741 Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430, to
perform actuarial services for the Police and Firemen's
Pension Funds for a not - to - exceed professional consulting
fee of $3,000 per year with the option to extend the
retainer for the second and third year at the same annual
fee of $3,000 per year. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Q'�
CITIZEN
PARTIC. PLAN/
CDBG:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
1995 TREES
PURCHASE:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
1995
PARKWAY
TREE /STUMP:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
1995 TREE
TRIMMING:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
PIPE PUSHER -
PULLER:
Consent
Agenda
JULY 4TH
PARADE /
JAYCEES:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Citizen Participation
Plan which outlines the rules and procedures for
developing the Consolidated Submission for Community
Planning and Development programs, which is the five -year
strategic plan that the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (H.U.D.) is requiring its CDBG grantees
to submit to replace the Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy (C.H.A.S.). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for purchase of Trees -
1995 Spring Plant to the lowest bidder, Davey Tree Farm,
5509 Congress Road, Wooster, OH 44691, in the amount of
$3,818 for 55 trees, delivered. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 1995 Parkway Tree
and Stump Removal Contract to the lowest bidder, R. W.
Hendricksen Company, 1370 S. Pennsylvania, Des Plaines,
in an amount not -to- exceed $25,000. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 1995 Parkway Tree
Trimming Contract to the lowest bidder, R. W. Hendricksen
Company, 1370 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Plaines, in an
amount not -to- exceed $70,000. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for one (1) New Compact
Pipe Pusher - Puller Machine to the lowest bidder, Midwest
Pow -R Mole Company, Inc., 2485 N. 200 W., Angola, IN
46703, in the amount of $12,290. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request from Des Plaines
Area Jaycees to hold the annual Independence Day Parade
on Tuesday, July 4, 1995, beginning at 10:30 a.m.,
proceeding down Center Street from Oakton Street to
Prairie Avenue; Des Plaines Area Jaycees to provide
necessary Certificate of Insurance. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for furnishing and installation of
A.D.A. Door Locks and Levers for Library and Police
Department, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 24,
1995. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for four (4) UHF EMS Telemetry Radios
for Fire Department Paramedics, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Friday, March 24, 1995. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to change bid return date for 1995
Capital Improvement Program from March 10, 1995 to 10:00
a.m., Tuesday, March 14, 1995. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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APPOINTS./ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
REAPPOINT.: Mayor Sherwood's appointments /reappointments as follows:
Consent DES PLAINES YOUTH COMMISSION
Agenda Appointments
Karina Danner - Koptik, term to expire December 1, 1995
R. Razz Jenkins, term to expire December 1, 1997
Reappointments
Ann Elias, term to expire December 1, 1997
Gerald Fisher, term to expire December 1, 1997
Robert Neil, term to expire December 1, 1997
Darlene Heidlauf, term to expire December 1, 1997
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to place on First
Z -7 -95 Reading Ordinance Z -7 -95, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
VARIATION/ VARIATION TO SECTION 4.4.1.54 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
620 LEE: ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A DANCE HALL AS AN INDOOR
Consent COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL USE IN C -4, CENTRAL BUSINESS
Agenda DISTRICT, FOR 620 LEE STREET (CASE NO. 94- 63 -V). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
M -7 -95 Ordinance M -7 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 "YOUTH
YOUTH GUIDANCE COMMISSION," TITLE II, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
COMMISSION: PLAINES, IN ITS ENTIRETY. Motion declared carried as
Consent approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
M -8 -95 Ordinance M -8 -95, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
IDRB / OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,200,000 PRINCIPLE AMOUNT INDUSTRIAL
1633 DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (RAHCO RUBBER, INC. PROJECT),
BIRCHWOOD: SERIES 1995, BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE POWERS UNDER SECTION 6(a) OF
ARTICLE VII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
AND IN CONFORMANCE WITH ORDINANCE N0. M- 32 -81, ADOPTED
JUNE 15, 1981; AUTHORIZING THE LENDING OF THE PROCEEDS
OF SAID BOND TO EACH OF AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY OF CHICAGO, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, AS
TRUSTEE UNDER A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 14, 1994,
AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 119013 -13 (THE "MORTGAGOR "), ANTON
BROTHERS PARTNERSHIP, AN ILLINOIS GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
(THE "OWNER "), AND RAHCO RUBBER, INC., AN ILLINOIS
CORPORATION (THE "COMPANY "), FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING
ALL OR PORTION OF THE COSTS OF A PROJECT CONSISTING OF
THE ACQUISITION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND EQUIPPING
OF LAND AND AN EXISTING MANUFACTURING BUILDING LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES (1633 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE),
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A BOND ISSUANCE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
SECURING SAID BOND; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE MORTGAGOR, THE
OWNER AND THE COMPANY; CONFIRMING THE SALE OF SAID BOND
TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF PURSUANT TO A BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT; APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND
PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Curley, to reconsider
95 -7 -A motion approved by the City Council on February 21, 1995,
755 FIRST: re Zoning Case 95 -7 -A, to deny request for Map Amendment
to change present zoning district from C -2 General
Commercial to R -4 Multiple Family Residential for
property located at 755 First Avenue (northeast corner
of Thacker /Dempster Street and First Avenue). Motion
declared carried.
755 FIRST
(Cont'd.)
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, that this
motion be tabled until the Committee of the Whole meeting
during the City Council meeting on March 20, 1995, and
in the meantime the property be posted and appropriate
individuals be notified of the meeting. Motion declared
carried.
Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Haupt, Chair
WARRANT Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, that Warrant #72077 -
REGISTER: Des Plaines Arts Council, in the amount of $1,000 be
removed from March 6, 1995 Warrant Register; recommend
to the City Council approval of amended Warrant Register
in the amount of $1,374,170.76; and Resolution R- 11 -95,
as amended, be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Kisslinger, Chair
CHANGE OF Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
TITLE/ Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
CITY that the title of City Comptroller be changed to Director
COMPTROLLER: of Finance and Administrative Services and that Chapter
11 and Chapter 16 of the City Code pertaining to
Comptroller and Finance be consolidated into one section
of the City Code. Motion declared carried (further
action on this matter will come under Consent Agenda on
March 20, 1995).
ETHICS Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
ORDINANCE: Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve and adopt the proposed Ethics Ordinance.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he is "bothered" by this proposed
ordinance; the City should not rush into this; should get
together with the people; give it to the newspapers so
the people would be informed before a decision is made.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that we should not rush this ordinance
through; "haste makes waste."
Ms. Cathy Juell, 292 N. Wolf Road, addressed the City
Council stating that she feels the Ethics Ordinance is
important; questioned whether the EDC is part of the
ordinance and questioned what is considered confidential.
Ms. Elisabeth R. Trembath, 283 Good Court, addressed the
City Council stating that this ordinance certainly
doesn't cover everything, but it is a start; we don't
have a problem now but we don't know what is coming up
in the future; we can make changes if necessary.
Mr. Jim Brookman, 1867 Ash Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he was disappointed that his
comments from the last meeting were not addressed in this
revised ordinance; we shouldn't rush into this; language
is too vague and ambiguous.
Motion declared on the motion (further action on this
matter will come under Unfinished Business on March 20,
1995). Alderman Curley voted no.
BIDS /1995
CHASSIS &
FORESTRY
BODY TRUCK:
BIDS /1995
BRUSH
CHIPPERS:
ORDINANCE
M -4 -95
VEHICLE
STICKER FEES/
AMENDED:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R -11 -95
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
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PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Curley, Chair
Moved by Curley, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to award bid for one (1) New 1995 Chassis and Forestry
Body Truck to the lowest bidder, Schodorf Truck Body and
Equipment, 885 Harmon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, for the
total amount of $39,730 /Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried (final action on this matter will come under
Consent Agenda on March 20, 1995).
Moved by Curley, seconded by Kisslinger, to concur with
Staff recommendaton and recommend to the City Council to
award bid for two (2) New 1995 Model Brush Chippers,
Trailer Mounted, to the only bidder (four no bids were
also received), Alexander Equipment Company, 1054 N.
DuPage Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148, for the total amount
of $47,220 /Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried
(final action on this matter will come under Consent
Agenda on March 20, 1995).
Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
Ordinance M -4 -95 - AS AMENDED /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
X "TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 9 "LICENSES" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R -11 -95 - as amended, 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: $1,374,170.76. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Curley, to go into
Executive Session to discuss employment of new Assistant
City Attorney. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Council recessed at 10:50 p.m.
Council reconvened at 11 :01 p.m.
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Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos,
Haupt.
APPROVED BY ME HIS
1
DAY OF
Ted Sherwood, MAYOR
, 1995
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EMPLOYMENT Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Curley, to concur with
OF NEW recommendation of City Attorney Wiltse that the City
CITY ATTY.: employ Peter Gruber, 311 N. Morgan, Shelbyville, IL
62565, as the new Assistant City Attorney at a starting
salary of $41,000, with a starting date of Monday, March
13, 1995. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Christiansen, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2- Beauvais, Elstner
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK