04/17/1995CALL 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 7:07 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, April 17, 1995.
ROLL CALL:
61.
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
17, 1995
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos. Alderman Haupt 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 City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN
HEARING/ THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
SPEC. SVS. CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
AREA #4: MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1995
CALL TO Mayor Sherwood called the Public Hearing to order at 7:09
ORDER: p.m. The Public Hearing was held pursuant to legal
notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on
proposal to establish Special Service Area Number Four
for the construction of Storm Sewers and funding of the
residents' share of the costs related thereto, for
Woodland Townhouse Area, 1560A to F, 1562C, 1564A to C,
1566A to C, 1568A to C, 1570A to C, 1572A to C, 1574A to
C, 1578A to F Woodland Avenue.
City Attorney Wiltse gave a brief overview of this
matter.
Ms. Katharine Lovejoy, 1560 Woodland Avenue, addressed
the City Council asking if the sump pumps previously
available through the City for purchase to provide
corrective work necessary to bring residents into
complaince with Inflow /Infiltration Corrective Action
Program, would be offered again. Staff is to investigate
this matter.
There was no further public comment and no written
comment had been received by the City Clerk prior to the
Public Hearing.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:16 p.m.
PRESENTATION: Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to suspend the rules
to permit Life Scout Kenneth G. Fredricks, Troop 112, to
address the City Council regarding his Eagle Scout
Project. Scout Fredricks thanked the City Council for
their support of his efforts, and invited them to attend
the program he is sponsoring as part of his Eagle Scout
requirement. "Public Safety /Community Awareness" will
be held Saturday, May 13, 1995, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. at Christ Church, 1942 Henry Avenue. Everyone is
welcome and encouraged to attend.
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CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
FENCE
VARIATION/
2189 ESTES:
Consent
Agenda
ZONING CASE
95 -7 -A
MAP AMEND./
755 FIRST:
Consent
Agenda
MEMBERSHIP/
COMM. HEALTH
ADVISORY
COMMISSION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -22 -95
ZONING CASE
95 -21 -A
TEXT AMEND./
DANCE HALLS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z -10 -95
ZONING CASE
95 -23 -V
VARIATION/
1040 THACKER:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and
requests are approved; Ordinances M-9-95, M -20 -95 and T-
5-95 are adopted; Ordinances M- 22 -95, M- 23 -95, Z -10 -95
and Z -11 -95 are placed on First Reading; and Resolutions
R -21 -95 and R -22 -95 are adopted.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held April
3, 1995, as published. 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 April 3,
1995, to grant request to construct a 6' high solid wood
fence on property located at 2189 Estes Avenue, but fence
to be setback 10' from the property line, not the
requested 5' setback. 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 April 3,
1995, to approve reconsidered motion of February 21,
1995, 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 as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Section 2 -1 -1 of the City
Code to increase the number of members of the Community
Health Advisory Commission from five (5) to seven (7),
increasing one nurse to two and the medical specialist
from two to three; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M- 22 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 1 "COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION" OF TITLE
II, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE THE
COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP TO SEVEN (7) MEMBERS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff recommendation re Zoning Case 95 -21 -A, to approve
Text Amendment that dance halls or clubs be permitted in
C -2, C -3 and C -4 zoning districts as a Special Use only;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
Z- 10 -95, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO
SECTIONS 4.2.2.13 AND 4.4.1.56 OF ARTICLE 4 "COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR DANCE HALLS AS A "SPECIAL USE
ONLY" (CASE NO. 95- 21 -A). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff recommendation re Zoning Case 95 -23 -V, to grant
request for Variation to permit operation of a
food /clothing family assistance center for low and
moderate income residents in R -2 Single Family District
on property located at 1040 Thacker Street; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z- 11 -95,
1040 THACKER
(Cont'd.)
Ordinance
Z -11 -95
FIRE SERVICE
CONTRACT /
ILL. TOLL
HWY. AUTH.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -21 -95
SOIL - MATER.
TESTING/
1995 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
VARIATION/
660 KYLEMORE:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
LEAK
DETECTION:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
TELEMETRY
RADIOS:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT.:
Consent
Agenda
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 3.1.2 OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE
OPERATION OF A FOOD /CLOTHING FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR
LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS, ON THE PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS WEST SCHOOL, 1040 THACKER STREET, IN
R -2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT (CASE NO. 95- 23 -V). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute contract with the Illinois State
Toll Highway Authority to provide fire protection and
emergency services to motorists on the Illinois Toll
Highway, including a schedule of charges and
reimbursements; contract and its new fee schedue to be
effective May 1, 1995; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R- 21 -95, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE ILLINOIS TOLL HIGHWAY
AUTHORITY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Soils and
Materials Consultants, 8 West College Drive, Arlington
Heights, IL 60005, to perform soils and materials testing
and inspection for the 1995 Capital Improvements,
Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Programs, in the amount of
$46,941 /General Improvement Fund of the C.I.P. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
permit construction of a 496 square foot patio, instead
of allowed 344 sq. ft., at rear of existing residence on
property located at 660 Kylemore Drive. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Leak Detection
Services to the lowest bidder, Rust Environmental &
Infrastructure, 1020 N. Broadway, Suite 400, Milwaukee,
WI 53202, in the amount of $0.0156 per foot of water
main. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for four (4) UHF EMS
Telemetry Radios for Fire Department Paramedics to the
single bidder (on return date of March 24, 1995), General
Devices, 1000 River Street, Ridgefield, NJ 07657, in the
amount of $39,160 /Budgeted Funds. 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 Body Armor Level II, Hi -Lite,
Genesis Series, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 5,
1995. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Mayor Sherwood's appointments /reappointments as follows:
DES PLAINES PLAN COMMISSION - Appointment
Robert Giurato, term to expire April 30, 1999
DES PLAINES ELECTRICAL COMMISSION - Reappointments
Michael Hardiman, term to expire April 30, 1996
Robert Brutovsky, term to expire April 30, 1996
Thomas Benge, term to expire April 30, 1996
Steve Snelson, term to expire April 30, 1996
tvL
ORDINANCE
M -23 -95
CLASS "B"
TRUCKS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -9 -95
SPEC. FLOOD
HAZARD ORD.
AMENDMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -20 -95
SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T -5 -95
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
LOCUST AT
RIVERVIEW:
Consent
Agenda
Moved by Sarlo,
Ordinance M -9 -95,
B, 1, (d) (6) AND
"REGULATIONS FOR
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APPOINTMENTS/ DES PLAINES POLICE PENSION BOARD - Reappointments
REAPPOINT. Gaston Freeman, term to expire April 30, 1997
(Cont'd.) Robert Muehlenbeck, term to expire April 30, 1997
DES PLAINES CABLE COMMISSION - Appointment
Herb Braden, term to expire April 30, 1996
- Reappointments
Louis Weber, term to expire April 30, 1998
Beverly Becker, term to expire April 30, 1998
Richard Luckritz, term to expire April 30, 1998
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to consider
Mayoral appointments /reappointments as follows:
DES PLAINES ELECTRICAL COMMISSION
Richard Hassman - Reappointment
DES PLAINES HUMAN SVS. ADV. COMMISSION - Reappointments
Terry Just, Lawrence Swanson, Jerry Warchol
DES PLAINES ECONOMIC DEVEL. COMMISSION - Reappointments
Robert Bowman, Jim Carroll, Greg Johnson, Louis
Capozzoli, Ralph Martin
DES PLAINES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
A. W. Seegers - Reappointment
DES PLAINES BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
William Connolly - Reappointment
(final action under Consent Agenda on May 1, 1995)
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Section 10- 5 -2(H) of the City
Code be amended in describing the vehicle classifications
to clarify that what is prohibited are vehicles whose
license registration is in excess of a "B" plate, and /or
vehicles in excess of 8,000 lbs.; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M- 23 -95, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10- 5 -2(H) "COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING IN
CERTAIN DESIGNATED AREAS," OF CHAPTER 5 "STOPPING,
STANDING AND PARKING," TITLE X OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO CLARIFY REFERENCE TO "B" PLATE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9 -14 -7
9 -14 -7 B,1,(i)(4) OF CHAPTER 14
DEVELOPMENT IN SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
AREAS," OF TITLE IX, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Ordinance M- 20 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 -12 -2
"SUBDIVISION REQUIRED," OF CHAPTER 12 "SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS," TITLE IX, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES
TO CORRECT DEFINED SECTIONS THEREIN. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by' Chiropolos, to adopt
Ordinance T -5 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10- 7 -3(B)
"TWO -WAY STOP STREETS" OF CHAPTER 7 "THROUGH AND STOP
STREETS," OF TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
TO ADD THERETO "LOCUST STREET AS A STOP STREET FOR
RIVERVIEW AVENUE," AND FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 10 -7 -4
"YIELD RIGHT OF WAY" TO DELETE "LOCUST STREET AT
RIVERVIEW AVENUE." Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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RESOLUTION Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
R - 22 - 95 Resolution R- 22 -95, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
FARMER'S THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, CREATING AND AUTHORIZING A
MARKET: FARMER'S MARKET. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to adopt Ordinance
M - 23 - 95 M- 23 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10- 5 -2(H)
CLASS "B" "COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING IN CERTAIN DESIGNATED AREAS,"
TRUCKS: OF CHAPTER 5 "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," TITLE X
OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO CLARIFY REFERENCE TO
"B" PLATE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
RECESS:
6b CLASS./
1000 E.
N.W. HWY:
BID REVIEW/
ADA DOOR
LOCKS AND
LEVERS:
Mayor Sherwood declared a five (5) minute recess.
The City Council recessed at 7:26 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:31 p.m.
Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole.
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Elstner, Chair
TESTING FEE/ Moved by Curley, seconded by Kisslinger, to concur with
RECRUITMENT: Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that City impose a fee approximately equal to the cost
of administration and grading of exams for Police
Officer, Firefighter and Emergency Communications
Specialist; the Staff be authorized to prepare
intergovernmental agreements for those area
municipalities interested in cost sharing and joint
administration of these exams; and further recommend that
Resolution R -23 -95 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Curley, Chair
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the bid for furnishing and installation of A.D.A.
Locks and Levers for Police Department and Library, be
awarded to the lowest bidder, Anderson Lock Company, P.O.
Box 2294, Des Plaines, in the total amount of
$21,307.51/1993 G.O. Capital Projects Fund. Motion
declared carried (final action on this matter under
Consent Agenda on May 1, 1995).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
Economic Development Director Klaus addressed the City
Council and gave a brief overview of the request from
Certified Tool & Manufacturing Corporation for the City's
consent to and support of a 6b real estate
classification.
Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating his opposition to this request; is glad
6b CLASS
(Cont'd.)
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ENGINEERING - Alderman Chiropolos, Chair
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen,
Chair Pro Tem
4/17/95
to see a vacant building torn down, but feels this is
just a tool to give things away.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City support and consent to the granting of a
Cook County Real Estate Classification 6(b) exemption to
Certified Tool & Manufacturing Corporation, to purchase
and improve property located at 1000 E. Northwest
Highway; and Resolution R -24 -95 be adopted at appropriate
time this evening. Motion declared carried.
BID REVIEW/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff
1995 recommendation and recommend to the City Council to award
DOWNTOWN bid for 1995 Downtown Streetscape Improvements to the
STREETSCAPE: lowest bidder, Schaefges Brothers, Inc., 851 Seton Court,
Wheeling, IL 60090, in the total amount of $864,901.62/
TIF Funds. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Christiansen voted no.
CONSTRUCTION Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to concur
ENGR. SVS./ with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
1995 Council to accept proposal from Peter F. Olesen and
STREETSCAPE: Associates, Inc., 500 W. Central Road, Suite 201, Mt.
Prospect, IL 60056, to perform construction engineering
services on the 1995 Streetscape Improvements for the
total amount of $62,113.32/TIF Funds. Motion declared
carried.
COLLECTION Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff
AGENCY: recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
accept proposal from, and enter into agreement with,
Malcolm S. Gerald & Associates, 332 S. Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60604, to perform collection services for
outstanding Compliance Tickets, Parking Tickets and other
outstanding receivables; collection fee to be assessed
will depend on type of receivable and will range between
30% and 50% of the amount due (there are ranges because
of the varying amounts and age of the accounts); and such
collection fee to be paid by the defendant. Motion
declared carried.
WAGE INCREA./ Mr. Scott Williams, President - Des Plaines Fire Command
NON - UNION Officers Association, addressed the City Council
EMPLOYEES: requesting no action be taken on approving a 2% wage
increase for non -union employees, effective May 1, 1995,
until after the Fire Union settles their contract
negotiations with the City; this has been the procedure
in past years.
Mr. Wendell Whitted, President - Des Plaines Police
Command Unit, addressed the City Council requesting that
this matter be tabled until after union negotiations have
been completed.
Mr. Bob Placko, Assistant Finance Director, addressed the
City Council, stating that he agrees with the two
previous speakers; non -union employees should receive the
same wage increase as union members; any increase has
always been tied to union contracts.
City Manager Douthwaite announced that he was withdrawing
his recommendation that all non -union employees receive
a 2% wage increase effective May 1, 1995; those monies
will be invested by the City.
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WAGE INCREASE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to the
(Cont'd.) City Council that this matter be tabled. Motion declared
carried.
WARRANT Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
REGISTER: Council questioning several items on the Warrant Register
for April 17, 1995 and past Warrant Registers.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of April 17, 1995 Warrant Register in the amount
of $1,913,801.52; and Resolution R -25 -95 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T -2 -95, AN
T -2 -95 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -16 -3 "THREE TONS MAXIMUM
LOAD LIMIT. WEIGHT" OF CHAPTER 16 "LOAD LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN
REBID. AREA: STREETS," TITLE X OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO
PROHIBIT VEHICLES EXCEEDING FOUR TONS GROSS WEIGHT ON
RESIDENTIAL STREETS.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
M -12 -95 Ordinance M- 12 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 -17 -4
COLL. FEES/ "ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES, COMPLIANCE CITATIONS" OF CHAPTER
COMPLIANCE 17, TITLE VI, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD A
TICKETS: NEW SUBSECTION 6- 17 -4(c) PERTAINING TO DELINQUENT FINES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
M -13 -95 Ordinance M- 13 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -5 -20
COLL. FEES/ "VIOLATION FINE" OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE X OF THE CITY CODE
PARKING OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 10- 5 -20(c)
TICKETS: PERTAINING TO INCLUDING THE COST OF COLLECTION TO
DELINQUENT PARKING FINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 1- Curley
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Beauvais, to suspend the
R -20 -95 rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
OPPOSING declared carried.
BASEBALL
FACILITY/ Mr. Larry Goldberg, 711 S. River Road, and Oakton
OAKTON COMM. Community College Trustee, addressed the City Council and
COLLEGE: reviewed Resolution R- 20 -95, point by point; only private
funds will be used; no outlay by the college; requested
that this resolution be withdrawn.
Mr. David Hillquist, Vice President - Business, Oakton
Community College, addressed the City Council stating
that no work would begin until all of the $600,000 is in
an escrow account in a bank.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to remove
from consideration Resolution R- 20 -95, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
OPPOSING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BASEBALL DIAMOND, CLUB
HOUSE BUILDING, AND CONCESSION STAND AT OAKTON COMMUNITY
COLLEGE.
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RESOLUTION Upon roll call, the vote was:
R - 20 - 95 AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
(Cont'd.) Curley, Sarlo
NAYS: 1- Chiropolos
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
TESTING FEE/ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Kisslinger, to concur with
RECRUITMENT: recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City impose
a fee approximately equal to the cost of administration
Resolution and grading of exams for Police Officer, Firefighter and
R - 23 - 95 Emergency Communications Specialist; the Staff be
authorized to prepare intergovernmental agreements for
those area municipalities interested in cost sharing and
joint administration of these exams; and adopt Resolution
R- 23 -95, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF AN
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR THE TAKING OF EXAMINATIONS FOR
POLICE OFFICER, FIREFIGHTER AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIALIST, AND THE CREATION AND SIGNING OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COST
SHARING ON TESTING. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
6b CLASS./ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
1000 E. recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
N.W. HWY.: support and consent to the granting of a Cook County Real
Estate Classification 6(b) exemption to Certified Tool
Resolution & Manufacturing Corporation, to purchase and improve
R - 24 - 95 property located at 1000 E. Northwest Highway; and adopt
Resolution R- 24 -95, A RESOLUTION INDICATING MUNICIPAL
APPROVAL OF A COOK COUNTY REAL ESTATE CLASS 6b PROPERTY
TAX EXEMPTION TO CERTIFIED TOOL & MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION, 1000 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
AWARD BID/ Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
1995 recommendation of Committee of the Whole to award bid for
DOWNTOWN 1995 Downtown Streetscape Improvements to the lowest
STREETSCAPE: bidder, Schaefges Brothers, Inc., 851 Seton Court,
Wheeling, IL 60090, in the total amount of
$864,901.62/TIF Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 1- Christiansen
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
CONSTRUCTION Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
ENGR. SVS./ recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
1995 proposal from Peter F. Olesen and Associates, Inc., 500
STREETSCAPE: W. Central Road, Suite 201, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, to
perform construction engineering services on the 1995
Streetscape Improvements for the total amount of
$62,113.32/TIF Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
COLLECTION Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
AGENCY: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
proposal from, and enter into agreement with, Malcolm S.
Gerald & Associates, 332 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
AGENCY
(Cont'd.)
WAGE INCREA./
NON -UNION
EMPLOYEES:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R -25 -95
APPOINTMENT:
180 E.
THACKER ST.:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
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60604, to perform collection services for outstanding
Compliance Tickets, Parking Tickets and other outstanding
receivables; collection fee to be assessed will depend
on type of receivable and will range between 30% and 50%
of the amount due (there are ranges because of the
varying amounts and age of the accounts); and such
collection fee to be paid by the defendant. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that this
matter be tabled. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 25 -95, 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:
$1,913,801.52. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Mayor Sherwood's appointment of Dan Kisslinger to the
Board of Fire and Police Commission to replace Herman
Herzog, who is resigning his commission; term to begin
May 2, 1995 and expire April 30, 1996; and usual two week
waiting period be waived. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Elstner, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 1- Christiansen
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
ABSTAIN:1- Kisslinger
Motion declared carried.
Motion made by Alderman Kisslinger that this meeting be
recessed, not adjourned, at the conclusion of all
business and reconvened Thursday, April 27, 1995, to
review bids (bid date is April 25, 1995) for sale of 180
E. Thacker Street, and take necessary action; failed for
lack of a second.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to go into
Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo
NAYS: 1- Chiropolos
ABSENT: 1 -Haupt
Motion declared carried.
Council recessed at 10:10 p.m.
Council reconvened at 11:08 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldemen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo.
1
1
LABOR Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Sarlo, that City's labor
NEGOTIATIONS: negotiator be authorized to proceed with negotiations as
directed in Executive Session. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 5- Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Beauvais, Chiropolos, Haupt
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
Ted Sherwood, MAYOR
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Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK