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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. v( PAGE TWO 31. 3/6/95 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 PAGE THREE 3/6/95 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 PAGE FOUR 33. 3/6/95 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 PAGE FIVE 34. 3/6/95 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. PAGE SIX 35. 3/6/95 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.) PAGE SEVEN 36. 3/6/95 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: PAGE EIGHT 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. 37. 3/6/95 Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Christiansen, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt. APPROVED BY ME HIS 1 DAY OF Ted Sherwood, MAYOR , 1995 PAGE NINE 38. 3/6/95 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