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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, MARCH
20, 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 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, March 20, 1995.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen
Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Chiropolos, Haupt. Alderman Beauvais was
Alderman Beauvais arrived at 8:14 p.m. Alderman
left the meeting at 10:55 p.m. Alderman Haupt
meeting at 11:13 p.m.
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, Human Resources and Services Department
Director Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
present:
Sarlo,
absent.
Beauvais
left the
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Sherwood presented a plaque to Maine West High
School students Michael Heavey, Qayum Kahn, Anton Kleyn,
Thomas J. North, and Geoff Raye, along with Maine West
High School Principal James Coburn and Science
Teacher /Advisor Marshall Ellenstein, in recognition of
their "First Place" in the Ninth Annual Argonne High
School Science Bowl on February 25, 1995. As winners of
the region, these outstanding Maine West students will
be competing for the national title on April 28 - May 1,
1995, in Washington D.C.
Alderman Kisslinger requested that Item 7 be removed from
the Consent Agenda and Alderman Curley_ requested that
Item 9 be removed.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 7 and 9. Motion declared
carried.
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; Ordinances Z -5 -95 and Z -7 -95 are
adopted; Ordinances M- 16 -95, M- 17 -95, M- 18 -95, and M -19-
95 are placed on First Reading; and Resolution R -12 -95
is adopted.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held March
6, 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 March 6, 1995. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
CITY MGR.
SALARY
INCREASE:
Consent
Agenda
COMPTROLLER
TITLE
CHANGE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinances
M -16 -95
M -17 -95
M -18 -95
M -19 -95
PURCHASE OF
FORESTRY
TRUCK:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
BRUSH
CHIPPERS:
Consent
Agenda
WAIVER OF
FIRE ALARM
FEES:
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Moved by Curley, seconded by
recommendation of Committee
1995, that all units of local
profit schools and day care
payment of alarm system fees
was:
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole on February 28,
1995, that the City Manager receive an annual increase
of 2 -1/2 %, $680 of which is to be deferred compensation.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole on March 6,
1995, that the title of City Comptroller be changed to
Director 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, and further recommend to place on First
Reading:
Ordinance M- 16 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I
"ADMINISTRATIVE," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD
THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 13 "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES;"
Ordinance M- 17 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I
"ADMINISTRATIVE" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO
DELETE CHAPTER 11 "COMPTROLLER," IN ITS ENTIRETY;"
Ordinance M- 18 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I
"ADMINISTRATIVE" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO
DELETE CHAPTER 16 "FINANCE," IN ITS ENTIRETY;" and
Ordinance M- 19 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I
"ADMINISTRATIVE," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD
THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 19 "PURCHASING POLICIES AND
GUIDELINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole on March 6,
1995, 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 as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole on March 6,
1995, 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 as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Christiansen, to not
concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole on
March 14, 1995, that all units of local government and
all not - for - profit schools and day care facilities be
exempt from payment of alarm system fees, but rather that
these entities pay an annual fee of $167. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 2- Christiansen, Kisslinger
NAYS: 5- Elstner, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
ABSENT:1- Beauvais
Motion declared failed.
Chiropolos, to concur with
of the Whole on March 14,
government and all not -for-
facilities be exempt from
. Upon roll call, the vote
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
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PUB. IMPROV. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
COUNTRYSIDE Staff recommendation to accept public improvements
RESUBDIV.: including installation of storm sewer, providing water
Consent and sanitary sewer services, lot grading, driveway
Agenda culverts and approaches, and sidewalks, for Countryside
Resubdivision, 2461 -2501 Ballard Road /Seminary Avenue;
Resolution refund cash guarantee in the amount of $750 (cash
R - 12 - 95 warranty of $4,077.18 will be held for 18 months); and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 12 -95, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
COUNTRYSIDE RESUBDIVISION (BALLARD ROAD AND SEMINARY
AVENUE). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
FLOOR Inasmuch as low bidder, Chateau Carpet and Interiors,
COVERING/ 1483 Rand Road, Des Plaines, has withdrawn their bid to
POLICE DEPT.: provide floor covering for the Police Department, this
matter is being held for further review and future
recommendation.
ADVERTISING Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bids for Leak Detection, returnable by 3:00
Agenda p.m., Friday, April 7, 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 UST Corrective Action, 1274 Rand
Road, returnable by 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 20, 1995.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to consider
Consent Mayoral appointment of Carrie Minutillo and Karen S.
Agenda Briskey to the DES PLAINES YOUTH COMMISSION. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda (final action on this matter will be taken under
Consent Agenda on April 3, 1995).
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
2 - - 95 Ordinance Z -5 -95, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO
VARIATION/ SECTION 3.2.4.4 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
31 ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE STORY ROOM
WARRINGTON: ADDITION WHICH WILL RESULT IN A LOT COVERAGE OF 33%
Consent INSTEAD OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOT COVERAGE OF 30 %, IN
Agenda R -2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AT 31 SOUTH
WARRINGTON ROAD (CASE NO. 95- 12 -V). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Z - - 95 Ordinance Z -7 -95, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO
VARIATION/ SECTION 4.4.1.54 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
620 LEE: ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A DANCE HALL AS AN INDOOR COMMERCIAL
Consent RECREATIONAL USE IN C -4, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, FOR
Agenda 620 LEE STREET (CASE NO. 94- 63 -V). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Kisslinger, Chair
READDRESS. & Mr. R. W. Olsen, Triple "R" Steel, Inc., 285 Old Higgins
STREET NAME Road, addressed the City Council objecting to any address
CHANGES/ change for his business, citing a cost of $10,000 to
HIGGINS RD. change over on countless documents, stationary, invoices,
AREA: etc.
p fil
6b CLASS./
400 E.
TOUHY AVE.:
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HIGGINS RD. Mr. Paul Just, 207 Maple Street, addressed the City
AREA Council questioning why the renumbering of addresses was
(Cont'd.) necessary when only five addresses are out of order.
Occupant at 55 Sell Road, addressed the City Council
objecting to the numbering change for his address.
Occupant at 113 Sell Road, addressed the City Council
questioning why these changes were necessary; it doesn't
make sense.
A representative for the owner of 51 Sell Road, addressed
the City Council asking for consistency in renumbering
of these streets; it doesn't appear that is being done.
Occupant at 103 Sell Road addressed the City Council,
asking if the computer used by 9 -1 -1 couldn't indicate
on the screen where an address is located rather than
make all these changes.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Curley, that this matter
be tabled indefinitely for further review. Motion
declared carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Elstner, Chair
REPAIR OF Fire Chief Farinella advised the City Council that the
TRAINING low bidder for repair of the Training Tower at Fire
TOWER: Station #3 notified the City that they made a mistake in
the amount bid, increasing the bid by $10,545, for a new
bid price of $32,662, which is still the lowest bid
submitted.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kisslinger, to recommend to
the City Council to reject all bids for repair of the
Training Tower at Fire Station #3, 130 E. Thacker Street,
and readvertise for bids. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4- Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo
NAYS: 3- Christiansen, Chiropolos, Haupt
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
PARK. AGREE./ Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
1515 - 91 LEE: recommendation and recommend to the City Council that
City enter into agreement with Trident Development, Inc.,
450 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 250, Itasca, IL 60143, to
enforce posted traffic, parking, prohibition of drinking
and possession of open liquor violations on property
located at Oaks Shopping Center, 1515 -1591 Lee Street.
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
Council voicing strong opposition to this request; this
will not bring in more jobs; providing this reduction in
the assessed valuation for this property is "a gift."
Resident at 621 Parsons Avenue addressed the City Council
stating that Cook County taxes are high for manufacturing
companies and we should assist them whenever we can.
Mr. Rodney Yourist, 2181 Estes Avenue, addressed the City
Council urging approval of this request.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City support and consent to the granting of a
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6b CLASS. Cook County Real Estate Classification 6(b) exemption to
(Cont'd.) A. J. Gerrard & Company, to finance construction of
addition to its building on property located at 400 E.
Touhy Avenue; and Resolution R -13 -95 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Mr. Dan Dowd, attorney for the petitioner, addressed the
95 -7 -A City Council advising that the proposed plan to construct
755 FIRST: six (6) separate 3 -unit buildings on 1.28 acres located
at 755 First Avenue, Zoning Case 95 -7 -A, has been amended
to include the creation of a covenant that would "run
with the land" requiring mandatory maintenance both
inside and outside of these buildings; eliminate the
common driveway; and provide one (1) additional parking
space per unit.
Resident at 621 Parsons Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating that he would like to see development,
but is concerned about how covenant will be enforced;
will it hold; will City enforce.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council questioning how a neighborhood meeting would be
publicized; suggests a flyer be sent.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Beauvais, that this
matter be tabled until the next meeting of the City
Council on April 3, 1995, for further review and to give
the alderman of the ward time to hold a neighborhood
meeting with the petitioner (meeting scheduled to be held
Wednesday, March 29, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall).
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Mr. Richard Reilly, Ameritech representative, addressed
95 -8 -V the City Council and gave an overview of their request
2410 8. to permit the construction of a cellular telephone
RIVER RD.: monopole which would be 105' in height instead of the
maximum allowed 45' on property located at 2410 S. River
Road, Zoning Case 95 -8 -V.
Mr. Donald Franks, 2497 Parkwood Lane, addressed the City
Council stating his opposition to this request; it is an
"Eiffel Tower;" doesn't want it there.
Mr. James Phillips, 2471 Parkwood Lane, addressed the
City Council stating his opposition to this request;
Ameritech should negotiate with the Tollway for another
location; questioned whether this monopole would create
a health hazard.
Ms. Leone, 2184 Estes Avenue, addressed the City Council
concerning the dimensions of this structure; too high.
Mr. Howard Bannerman, 2190 Estes Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating his opposition to this request.
Mr. Patrick Bannerman, 2190 Estes Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating his concern about low flying
aircraft; would this be safe.
Mr. Rodney Yourist, 2181 Estes Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating his opposition to this request; this area
is continually "bombarded" with unsightly signs and
fences, garbage, etc.; enough is enough.
Mr. Donald Franks, 2497 Parkwood Lane, again addressed
the City Council stating that even though the tower may
look nice, it is still there; it will be a "monstrosity"
even if it is moved back 60' -70'; say no.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he would like to grant
this request, but not in a residential area; Ameritech
should find a location in an industrial park area.
2410 RIVER
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
95 -13 -A
CHURCHES AS
A SPEC. USE.:
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Mr. Richard Reilly, Ameritech representative, stated that
he agrees the monopole would be better in an industrial
area, but it would be out of their search area.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to recommend
to the City Council re Zoning Case 95 -8 -V, that request
for a variation to permit the construction of a cellular
telephone monopole which would be 104' in height instead
of maximum allowed 45' on property located at 2410 S.
River Road in C -2 Commercial District be denied. Motion
declared carried.
Mr. Jim Blue, 1771 Sherwood Road, addressed the City
Council requesting expanded opportunity for public
comment regarding Zoning Case 95 -13 -A proposing a Text
Amendment that churches be permitted by right in
commercial and residential districts, but as a special
use only; and the parking requirement be changed to one
parking space for every three seats. Mr. Blue requests
that each existing church be provided with a copy of this
proposal, permit 60 days for review and for them to
submit their comments. Mr. Blue suggests that there may
be an ecological impact -- putting additional land under
blacktop; City should meet with churches before making
a decision.
A representative from the King James Bible Church, 1480
E. Oakton Street, addressed the City Council stating that
there should be no restrictions on churches; ministries
may have to be diminished if this ordinance is passed.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council in opposition of this ordinance; why are we
considering this change; it would put a strain on
churches.
Another representative of the King James Bible Church,
1480 E. Oakton Street, addressed the City Council stating
that the EPA, through the Clean Air Act, wants to reduce
parking and this ordinance would require more; force
small churches to look elsewhere; bad ordinance.
Mr. Leroy Rimas, 524 Good Avenue, addressed the City
Council, stating that instead of looking at trees, he
will be looking at blacktop.
Mr. Robert Gaulke, 2236 University Avenue, addressed the
City Council in opposition of this ordinance.
Mr. Alan Nelson, 285 Good Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating that churches are allowed to move in with
no input from the residents in the area.
Moved by Curley, seconded by Haupt, to recommend to the
City Council re Zoning Case 95 -13 -A, to approve Text
Amendment to permit churches in converted dwellings/
structures or on parcels less than one acre in size as
a Special Use only; require one parking space for each
six seats (instead of Staff recommended one parking space
for each three seats); this Special Use requirement would
not apply to additions to places of worship established
prior to adoption of this amendment; parking standard
would only apply to additions to existing places of
worship constructed after adoption of this amendment; and
Ordinance Z -9 -95 - AS AMENDED, be placed on First Reading
at appropriate time this evening. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 2- Curley, Haupt
NAYS: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Sarlo, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed.
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CHURCHES Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Curley, to recommend
(Cont'd.) to the City Council re Zoning Case 95 -13 -A, to approve
Text Amendment to permit churches in converted dwellings/
structures or on parcels less than one acre in size as
a Special Use only; require one parking space for each
five seats (instead of Staff recommended one parking
space for each three seats) ; this Special Use requirement
would not apply to additions to places of worship
established prior to adoption of this amendment; parking
standard would only apply to additions to existing places
of worship constructed after adoption of this amendment;
and Ordinance Z -9 -95 - AS AMENDED, be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 3- Christiansen, Curley, Haupt
NAYS: 5- Beauvais, Elstner, Kisslinger, Sarlo,
Chiropolos
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Curley, to recommend to
the City Council re Zoning Case 95 -13 -A, to approve Text
Amendment to permit churches in converted dwellings/
structures or on parcels less than one acre in size as
a Special Use only; require one parking space for each
four seats (instead of Staff recommended one parking
space for each three seats) ; this Special Use requirement
would not apply to additions to places of worship
established prior to adoption of this amendment; parking
standard would only apply to additions to existing places
of worship constructed after adoption of this amendment;
and Ordinance Z -9 -95 - AS AMENDED, be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Haupt
NAYS: 1- Chiropolos
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ENGINEERING - Alderman Chiropolos, Chair
SPEC. SVS. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
AREA FOUR/ Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
WOODLAND to establish a Special Service Area Number Four for
TOWNHOMES: Woodland Townhomes Area, 1560 -1578 Woodland Avenue, for
construction of storm sewers for estimated cost of
$20,000, to be funded by the residents; a public hearing
be held on April 17, 1995; and Ordinance M -11 -95 be
adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
BID REVIEW/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
1995 CAPITAL Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
IMPROVEMENTS: to award bid for the 1995 Capital Improvements to the
lowest bidder, Lake County Grading Co., Inc., P.O. Box
L, Libertyville, IL 60048, in the amount of $3,404,549
(General Improvement Fund - $1,680,000; Motor Fuel Tax
Fund - $800,000; Water Fund - $800,000; Special Service
Area #3 - $125,000). Motion declared carried.
Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Curley, seconded by Elstner, to go into
SESSION: Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
vvk
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PENDING Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Curley,
LITIGATION: Attorney be authorized to negotiate settlement
litigation as directed in Executive Session.
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2- Beauvais, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
UNTIL
MARCH 27,
1995:
CALL TO
ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
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AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Council recessed at 11:12 p.m.
Council reconvened at 11:26 p.m.
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Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos.
that City
of pending
Upon roll
Curley,
MAYOR SHERWOOD ANNOUNCED THAT THIS REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL WOULD ADJOURN AND BE RECONVENED IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES
CIVIC CENTER, ON MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1995, AT 7:00 P.M.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, that this
regular meeting of the City Council be adjourned and
reconvene on Monday, March 27, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:27 p.m.
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1995, AND RECONVENED
IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, ON MONDAY,
MARCH 27, 1995
The reconvened meeting of the City Council of the City
of Des Plaines, Illinois was called to order by Mayor Ted
Sherwood at 7:01 p.m., in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center, on Monday
March 27, 1995.
Roll call indicated the following adlermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt. Alderman Beauvais was absent.
Also present were: 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, and City Attorney Wiltse.
Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole.
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Haupt, Chair
DELINQUENT Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
COMPLIANCE City Council stating that a parking ticket violation had
TICKETS: been sent to him in the mail; he would like to face his
accuser; a better policy needs to be set.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the cost for collection services be added to
Delinquent Compliance Ticket fines so that the City would
receive the net amount owed; and further recommend that
Ordinance M -12 -95 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
DELINOUENT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
PARKING Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
FINES: that the cost for collection services be added to
Delinquent Parking Ticket fines so that the City would
receive the net amount owed; and further recommend that
Ordinance M -13 -95 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
REGISTER: Council questioning why there has been no billing for
inspection of rental units in 1995; the budget should
show this revenue source, it does not.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of March 20, 1995 Warrant Register in the amount
of $1,302,588.61; and Resolution R -14 -95 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
1994 Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
SUPPLEMENTAL Council stating that he has found 503 line items that are
APPROPRIA.: over budget; Council is playing a shell game - where is
the pea (money);? he disagrees with the new committee
format; aldermen do not get enough information; does what
the Staff says; items should come to the Council for
approval before a department overspends.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council questioning whether the City has a health /stress
preventive maintenance program to keep health costs down.
Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that he is alarmed to see budget
going up and up; City needs purchasing department; there
is no oversight; not seeing anything being done to
curtail costs.
City auditor, Mr. Dan Berg, C.P.A. - Senior Manager,
Crowe Chizek, addressed the City Council stating that his
firm looks at all of the City's accounts and procedures,
and questions any account that is either over or under
budget; City has excellent financial control.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve 1994 Supplemental Appropriations in the amount
of $901,422; and further recommend that Ordinance M -14 -95
be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
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ETHICS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
ORDINANCE recommendation of Committee of the Whole on March 6,
1995, to approve and adopt the proposed Ethics Ordinance;
Ordinance and place on First Reading Ordinance M- 15 -95. Motion
M -15 -95 declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance M- 15 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I
"ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD
THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 25 "CODE OF ETHICS." Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Elstner, Kisslinger, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 2- Christiansen, Curley
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
PARKING FEE Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
BOXES/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole on March 14,
CUMBERLAND 1995, that Director of Public Works be authorized to
DEPOT LOT: proceed with application for grant from the Illinois
Department of Transportation; if grant is not awarded,
Director of Public Works is authorized to proceed with
purchase and installation of two (2) New Pay Stations at
the Cumberland Commuter Lots, one on the north side of
the tracks and the other on the south side of the tracks,
including one (1) Bus Stop Shelter plus installation
cost, for a total cost of $24,460.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Elstner, to suspend the
rules to permit public comment on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Mr. Richard Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the City
Council questioning the clarity of the motion.
Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that he and Bob Hinde counted cars
at the Cumberland Depot and found that 25% of the cars
had no vehicle sticker of any kind; bulk of the cars are
not from Des Plaines.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
substitute motion that Director of Public Works be
authorized to proceed with application for grant from the
Illinois Department of Transportation to pay for two (2)
New Pay Stations at the Cumberland Commuter Lots, one on
the north side of the tracks and the other on the south
side of the tracks, including one (1) Bus Stop Shelter
plus installation cost, for a total cost of $24,460; if
grant is not awarded, Director of Public Works to come
back to the City Council for further authorization. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3- Christiansen, Elstner, Curley
NAYS: 4- Kisslinger, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared failed.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 2- Christiansen, Elstner
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
REPAIR OF Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
TRAINING recommendation of Committee of the Whole to reject all
TOWER: bids for repair of the Training Tower at Fire Staiton #3,
130 E. Thacker Street, and readvertise for bids. Motion
declared carried.
PARK. AGREE./ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
1515 -91 LEE: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
enter into agreement with Trident Development, Inc., 450
1515 -91 LEE
(Cont'd.)
6b CLASS./
400 E.
TOUHY AVE.:
Resolution
R -13 -95
ZONING CASE
95 -8 -V
2410 S.
RIVER RD.:
ZONING CASE
95 -13 -A
CHURCHES AS
A SPEC. USE.:
Ordinance
Z -9 -95
AS AMENDED
SPEC. SVS.
AREA FOUR/
WOODLAND
TOWNHOMES:
Ordinance
M -11 -95
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E. Devon Avenue, Suite 250, Itasca, IL 60143, to enforce
posted traffic, parking, prohibition of drinking and
possession of open liquor violations on property located
at Oaks Shopping Center, 1515 -1591 Lee 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.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
support and consent to the granting of a Cook County Real
Estate Classification 6(b) exemption to A. J. Gerrard &
Company, to finance construction of addition to its
building on property located at 400 E. Touhy Avenue; and
adopt Resolution R- 13 -95, A RESOLUTION INDICATING
MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF A COOK COUNTY REAL ESTATE CLASS 6b
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TO A. J. GERRARD & COMPANY, 400
EAST TOUHY AVENUE. 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 Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that request for
a variation to permit the construction of a cellular
telephone monopole which would be 104' in height instead
of maximum allowed 45' on property located at 2410 S.
River Road in C - 2 Commercial District, be denied. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Text
Amendment to permit churches in converted dwellings/
structures or on parcels less than one acre in size as
a Special Use only; require one (1) parking space for
each four (4) seats (instead of Staff recommended one
parking space for each three seats); that this Special
Use requirement would not apply to additions to places
of worship established prior to adoption of this
amendment; that parking standard would only apply to
additions to existing places of worship constructed after
adoption of this amendment; and place on First Reading
Ordinance Z -9 -95 - AS AMENDED /AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
A TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 3.1.2.5, 3.1.2.6, 3.1.2.6.1,
3.1.2.6.1.1, 3.1.2.6.1.2, 3.5.1.6, 3.5.1.6.1,
3.5.1.6.1.1, 3.5.1.6.1.2, 3.5.1.13 OF ARTICLE 3
"RESIDENCE DISTRICT REGULATIONS;" SECTIONS 4.1.2.34,
4.1.2.34.1, 4.1.2.34.1.1, 4.1.2.34.1.2, 4.1.2.35,
4.4.1.12, 4.4.1.12.1, 4.4.1.12.1.1, 4.4.1.12.1.2,
4.4.1.56 OF ARTICLE 4 "COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS;"
SECTION 5.1.2.1 OF ARTICLE 5 "MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
REGULATIONS;" AND SECTION 9.1.7.1.1.4 OF ARTICLE 9 "OF
STREET PARKING AND LOADING," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR CHURCHES AS A "SPECIAL
USE ONLY" AND FURTHER PROVIDE PARKING STANDARDS FOR
CHURCHES (CASE NO. 95- 13 -A). Motion declared carried.
Alderman Curley voted no.
Moved by Chiropols, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to
establish Special Service Area Number Four for Woodland
Townhomes Area, 1560 -1578 Woodland Avenue, for
construction of storm sewers for estimated cost of
$20,000, to be funded by the residents; a public hearing
be held on April 17, 1995; and place on First Reading
Ordinance M- 11 -95. Motion declared carried.
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M - 11 - 95 Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
(Cont'd.) Ordinance M- 11 -95, AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FOUR IN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, IL (WOODLAND TOWNHOUSE AREA). Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Chiropolos, seconded Christiansen, to concur
1995 CAPITAL with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to award
IMPROVEMENTS: bid for the 1995 Capital Improvements to the lowest
bidder, Lake County Grading Co., Inc., P.O. Box L,
Libertyville, IL 60048, in the amount of $3,404,549
(General Improvement Fund - $1,680,000; Motor Fuel Tax
Fund - $800,000; Water Fund - $800,000; Special Service
Area #3 - $125,000). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
DELINOUENT Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
COMPLIANCE recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the cost
TICKETS: for collection services be added to Delinquent Compliance
Ticket fines so that the City would receive the net
Ordinance amount owed; and place on First Reading Ordinance M -12-
M 95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 -17 -4 "ALTERNATIVE
PENALTIES, COMPLIANCE CITATIONS" OF CHAPTER 17, TITLE VI,
OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION
6- 17 -4(C) PERTAINING TO DELINQUENT FINES. Motion
declared carried.
DELINOUENT Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
PARKING recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the cost
FINES: for collection services be added to Delinquent Parking
Ticket fines so that the City would receive the net
Ordinance amount owed, and place on First Reading Ordinance M -13-
M 95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -5 -20 "VIOLATION
FINE" OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE X OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 10- 5 -20(C) PERTAINING
TO INCLUDING THE COST OF COLLECTION TO DELINQUENT PARKING
FINES. Motion declared carried.
1994 Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
SUPPLEMENTAL recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve 1994
APPROPRIA.: Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $901,422;
and place on First Reading Ordinance M- 14 -95, AN
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
OF FUNDS FOR THE CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1994 AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1994. Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
REGISTER: recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 14 -95, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R - 14 - 95 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$1,302,588.61. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
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RESOLUTION Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, that
R -30 -94 Resolution R- 30 -94, A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY OF
CASINO DES PLAINES TO PROCEED WITH THE NECESSARY STEPS TO OBTAIN
GAMING: A GAMING LICENSE FOR SITE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, adopted by the City Council on May 16,
RESCIND 1994, be rescinded. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
COMMISSION Moved by Curley, seconded by Haupt, to concur with
MEMBERS Mayor's recommendation that no member of a commission or
ADDRESSING board may address the City Council on a matter previously
CITY heard by the commission or board upon which which he or
COUNCIL: she sits. Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Curley, that the
reconvened meeting of the regular meeting of the City
Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting
adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK