06/19/199598.
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, JUNE
19, 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, June 19, 1995.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Arredia.
Aldermen Christiansen and Chiropolos were absent.
Alderman Chiropolos arrived at 7:02 p.m.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, Acting City Manager /Finance
& Administration Director Peters, Economic Development Director Klaus,
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, Assistant City
Attorney Gruber, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION: Mayor Sherwood welcomed the students from Maine West High
School who are participating in the City's Clinical
Government Program which is in its 20th year.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
SANITARY
SEWER REPAIR/
245
GRACELAND:
Consent
Agenda
The opening prayer was given by Captain Cheryl Miller,
The Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
A citizen requested that Items 6 and 6a be removed from
the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 6 and 6a. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and
requests are approved; Ordinance M -29 -95 is adopted;
Ordinances M- 30 -95, M- 31 -95, M- 32 -95, M- 33 -95, M- 34 -95,
M- 36 -95, T -6 -95 and T -7 -95 are placed on First Reading;
and Resolutions R -35 -95 and R -36 -95 are adopted.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held June
5, 1995, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held
June 5, 1995. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole Meeting held
June 6, 1995, to waive usual bid procedures and authorize
Director of Public Works to contract with a local
contractor to excavate and replace, where necessary
(replacement range estimated from 30 lineal feet to a
maximum of 140 lineal feet), 12' deep sanitary sewer in
the area of 245 Graceland Avenue, at an estimated cost
of $3,000 to $15,000 /R & M Sewers Account; Director of
Public Works to notify aldermen when costs reach $10,000;
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245 and contractor be directed to use permitted routes only- -
GRACELAND not residential streets - -in performing this work. Motion
(Cont'd.) declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
REPAIR OF Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
RETAINING recommendation of Committee of the Whole Meeting held
WALL /WELLER June 6, 1995, that Director of Public Works be authorized
CREEK: to prepare specifications and City Clerk be authorized
Consent to advertise for bids for repair of retaining wall
Agenda located on the west bank of Weller Creek, directly behind
single family homes at 345, 355 and 363 Westgate Road,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 28, 1995. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
DELETE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
CERTAIN Staff recommendation that City Code be amended to remove
COMMISSIONS: certain Commissions that are no longer active and the
Consent following ordinances be placed on First Reading:
Agenda Ordinance M- 30 -95 /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II
"COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
Ordinances PLAINES, TO DELETE CHAPTER 13 "HUMAN RELATIONS
M - 30 - 95 COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY;
M - 31 - 95 Ordinance M- 31 -95 /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II
M - 32 - 95 "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
M - 33 - 95 PLAINES, TO DELETE CHAPTER 15 "DES PLAINES HISTORICAL
M - 34 - 95 LANDMARK COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY;
Ordinance M- 32 -95 /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II
"COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO DELETE CHAPTER 17 "ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY;
Ordinance M- 33 -95 /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II
"COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO DELETE CHAPTER 20 "SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY; and
Ordinance M- 34 -95 /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II
"COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO DELETE CHAPTER 22 "CLEAN COMMUNITY
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ACOUISITION Mr. James Zambos, property owner of 1596 Miner Street,
OF PROPERTY/ addressed the City Council stating that no written offer
1596 MINER: has ever been made to him by the City for purchase of his
property; verbally he was told the offer was $400,000 -
Ordinance take it or leave it; a few years ago he received a
M - 35 - 95 written offer from Avis - Rent -A -Car for $530,000 which was
for the property only - -he could take all the physical
assets with him; he stated that this business is his
livelihood - -his only source of income; he stated that the
City told him, "We don't pay you for your business, we
pay you for your dirt. You have to take what we will
give you."
Mayor Sherwood asked the aldermen not to enter into
discussion on this matter since, if the ordinance passes,
the City will go to litigation. He further requested the
Economic Development Director Klaus respond to Mr.
Zambos' comments.
Mr. Klaus stated that at least three meetings were held
with Mr. Zambos, himself and City Manager Douthwaite, and
on one occasion Mr. Ryan of the law firm of Burke & Ryan
was also in attendance. The meeting that included Mr.
Ryan was held on January 31, 1995, at which time Mr.
Zambos was informed that the City was interested in
purchasing the property and building for $395,000, but
not his business or inventory. Mr. Klaus further stated
that as recently as a week ago today, another offer was
made, verbally, of $400,000, which Mr. Zambos did not
accept.
1596 MINER
(Cont'd.)
EXEMPTIONS/
ALARM SYS.
FEES:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -36 -95
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
MARGRET ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T -6 -95
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
CARLOW DR.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T -7 -95
PUBL. IMPRV./
WELLER CREEK
SUBDIVISION:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -35 -95
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize the law firm of Burke
& Ryan, 33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 402, Chicago, IL
60602, to negotiate the acquisition of 1596 Miner Street
and if a negotiated sale cannot be accomplished, the City
acquire this property through condemnation; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M- 35 -95.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Ordinance M- 35 -95, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY THROUGH CONDEMNATION OR OTHERWISE
FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
AND AMENDED TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend City Code to add that all
units of local government and all not - for - profit schools
and not -for profit day care facilities are exempt from
payment of alarm system fees (approved by the City
Council on March 20, 1995); and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M- 36 -95, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 5 -5 -31.3 "RECEIVING STATION ALARMS" OF
CHAPTER 5 "OTHER BUSINESSES," TITLE V OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES TO ADD THERETO "ALL UNITS OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AND ALL NOT -FOR- PROFIT SCHOOLS AND NOT -FOR-
PROFIT DAY CARE FACILITIES ARE EXEMPT FROM PAYMENT OF
ALARM SYSTEM FEES AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 5 -1 -2.1 OF THE
CITY CODE." Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend City Code to add no parking
on east side of street for Margret Street, from Forest
Avenue to Wicke Avenue; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance T -6 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SCHEDULE I, SECTION 10 -5 -17, "PARKING PROHIBITED IN
DESIGNATED PLACES," TO ADD THERETO "MARGRET STREET,
FOREST AVENUE TO WICKE AVENUE, EAST SIDE." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant resident request that City
Code be amended to require Carlow Drive to yield the
right -of -way to Waterford Drive; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance T -7 -95, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10 -7 -4 "YIELD RIGHT OF WAY," OF CHAPTER
7 "THROUGH AND STOP STREETS," TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD "CARLOW DRIVE TO YIELD RIGHT OF
WAY FOR WATERFORD DRIVE." Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept public improvements, i.e.
water main and service connections, sanitary sewers and
service, storm sewers, street lights, sidewalks, curbs,
detention pond with fence; for Weller Creek Subdivision,
located west off of Mt. Prospect Road, 200' north of Golf
Road; release surety in the amount of $221,294.22 and
cash guarantee in the amount of $2,400 ($900 to be held
WELLER CREEK
(Cont'd.)
IDOT AGREE./
MAINTENANCE
OF HIGHWAYS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -36 -95
PLAT OF
LEE SUBDIV./
1275 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
FLUSHING
MACHINE:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -29 -95
PREVAILING
WAGE RATES:
Consent
Agenda
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to ensure planting of certain street trees); and cash
warranty to be held for additional 18 months; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R- 35 -95, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE WELLER CREEK
SUBDIVISION (WEST OFF OF MT. PROSPECT ROAD, 200 FEET
NORTH OF GOLF ROAD) . 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 agreement with State of Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Maintenance of
State Highways within the City of Des Plaines, for the
period of July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996; IDOT to
reimburse the City in the amount of $42,795; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R- 36 -95, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
OF ILLINOIS FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1995 TO
JUNE 30, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff
recommendation to approve Plat of Resubdivision for Lee
Subdivision, 1275 Lee Street, and Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute same. 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 1995-
1996 Truck Mounted Sewer Flushing Machine to the lowest
bidder, Sreco - Flexible, Inc., 3434 S. Dixie Highway,
Lima, OH 45804, in the total bid amount of $88,288/1995
Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
Mayoral appointments /reappointments as follows:
DES PLAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointments:
Wendy A. Trocchio, term to expire May 1, 1998
Marge Kostick, term to expire May 1, 1998
Joanne Ward, term to expire May 1, 1998
Paula Canham, term to expire May 1, 1997
Dr. Bruce M. Hertz, term to expire May 1, 1997
Dr. James J. Nuzzo, term to expire May 1, 1997
Dr. Lowell Sherman, term to expire May 1, 1996
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
Reappointments:
Candice Messerschmidt, term to expire June 1, 1998
Larry Golberg, term to expire June 1, 1998
Noreen Lake, term to expire June 1, 1998
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to consider
Mayoral reappointment of Charles Van Hyning to the DES
PLAINES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (final action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on July 5, 1995). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Ordinance M- 29 -95, AN ORDINANCE ENACTING 820 ILCS 130/1,
ET SEQ. (1992) PERTAINING TO WAGES OF EMPLOYEES
PERFORMING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND PREVAILING WAGE
RATES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
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Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole.
ENGINEERING - Alderman Chiropolos, Chair
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TWO - WAY City Engineer Oakley stated that he was the only member
TRAFFIC/ of the six - member Staff Traffic Committee (STAC) who is
PERRY ST.: recommending to grant this request from a majority of the
residents at 1433 Perry Street, to convert the traffic
flow from one -way eastbound to two -way between Graceland
Avenue and Ida Street. The other members of STAC
expressed concerns regarding cut - through traffic, the
ability of the school crossing guard (located at
Graceland Avenue and Perry Street) to adapt to the
additional traffic flow at the intersection, and the
potential for accidents due to sight distance and
additional traffic movements from Perry Street to
Graceland Avenue.
FENCE AND
PARKING PAD
VARIATIONS /
2931 SCOTT:
Mr. Oakley stated that his recommendation to grant was
contingent upon requiring westbound Perry Street traffic
to stop at Graceland Avenue; order removal of landscape
material at the southeast corner of Perry Street and
Graceland to eliminate the sight distance conflict; and,
if necessary, an additional school crossing guard at
Perry Street and Graceland Avenue to handle the
additional traffic at that intersection.
Mr. Ed Brizzolara, president of the condo association at
1433 Perry Street, addressed the City Council urging
support of this traffic change.
Ms. Caroline Schlitter, 1433 Perry Street, addressed the
City Council in strong opposition to this request; she
is against more traffic; it would be a hazard for the
crossing guard.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
City Engineer and recommend to the City Council to grant
request to convert the traffic flow from one -way
eastbound to two -way between Graceland Avenue and Ida
Street, contingent upon requirement that westbound
traffic stop at Graceland Avenue and the removal of
landscape material at the southeast corner of Perry
Street and Graceland Avenue to eliminate the sight
distance conflict. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3- Beauvais, Higgason, Arredia
NAYS: 4- Elstner, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 1- Christiansen
Motion declared failed (final action on this matter under
Consent Agenda on July 5, 1995).
BUILDING CODE - Alderman Arredia, Chair
Petitioner Elizabeth Dubieliak, addressed the City
Council regarding her two requests for variations.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to grant request to permit construction of a 6' high
board -on -board fence along the east property line,
setback 15' from Nimitz Drive property line and run
approximately 30' in length from east property line, then
run at a 45 degree angle to the northeast corner of the
residence (Code requires any fence located in required
25' front yard not to exceed 3.5' in height and be at
least 50% open), on property located at 2931 Scott
Street. Motion declared carried (final action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on July 5, 1995).
2931 SCOTT
(Cont'd.)
SUPPORT IDRB
FINANCING/
400 E. TOUHY:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
GAMBLING
ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS:
CRUISING
ORDINANCE:
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to not concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council to grant request to permit expansion of existing
driveway by 4', which would result in a parking pad along
the south side of the driveway for a total driveway width
of 20.5'. Motion declared carried (final action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on July 5, 1995).
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Sarlo, Vice Chair
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
the approval of the proposed issuance of up to $4,200,000
in Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for A. J. Gerrard
& Company, 400 E. Touhy Avenue, by the Illinois
Development Finance Authority; proceeds to be used to
purchase machinery and equipment, construction of
building addition, renovation of existing facility and
the payment of certain costs related to the issuance of
the bonds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
37-95, A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FINANCING BY THE ILLINOIS
DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR A. J. GERRARD AND
COMPANY, 400 EAST TOUHY AVENUE,
Motion declared carried (final
under Consent Agenda on July 5,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
action on this matter
1995) .
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of June 19, 1995 Warrant Register in the amount
of $1,753,432.50; and Resolution R -38 -95 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that City Code be amended under Chapter 2 "Gambling," of
Title VI, "Police Regulations" to add two new sections
which would permit non - profit organizations to conduct
Pull Tabs, Jar Games and Charitable Games; and further
recommend that Ordinance M -37 -95 be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time. Motion declared carried
(further action on this matter will come under Unfinished
Business on July 5, 1995). Alderman Curley voted no.
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Higgason, Chair
Police Officer David Dal Cerro addressed the City Council
and gave a brief explanation of the proposed ordinance
which would cover 15 City parking lots where there would
be a clearly identified traffic control point to monitor
passing cars; no motor vehicle shall be driven past a
traffic control point more than twice in any one (1) hour
period; violators would be subject to a fine of not less
than $25 nor more than $500 for each offense.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that
City Code be amended under Title VI "Police Regulations"
to add a new Chapter 19 "Cruising;" and further recommend
that Ordinance M -38 -95 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Elstner, Chair
or
ASPHALT
MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT:
FINAL PLAT
OF SUBDIV./
BAKELINE
PROPERTIES:
ZONING CASE
95 -36 -V
1071 WALTER:
UPDATING -
RECODIFYING
ZONING CODE:
CAMIROS
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN -
PHASE II:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R -38 -95
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Moved bj' Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to recommend to the
City Council that Director of Public Works be authorized
to prepare specifications and City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for one (1) New 1995 -1996 Skid -
Steer Loader and Trailer with Attachments; and Director
of Public Works be authorized to purchase:
- one Concrete /Asphalt Saw, estimated cost $4,000,
- one Hand - Operated Asphalt Roller, estimated cost $4,700,
-one Tack Coat Sprayer, estimated cost $1,200, and
-one Tamping Plate, estimated cost $1,800,
and inasmuch as these items are under $5,000, sealed bids
are not required; source of funding to be from Capital
Equipment Replacement Fund. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
6/19/95
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Curley, to concur with Des
Plaines Plan Commission and Staff recommendation and
recommend to the City Council approval of Final Plat of
Subdivision for First Addition to Bakeline Properties,
located on the east side of Wieboldt Avenue which runs
east from Wolf Road; and Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
recommend to the City Council re Zoning Case 95 -36 -V, to
permit construction of a detached garage with a height
of 18' instead of the maximum permitted height of 15' on
property located at 1071 Walter Avenue in R -2 Single
Family District; and further recommend to place Ordinance
Z -17 -95 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.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole Meeting held on
June 15, 1995, that Staff be authorized to go out for
proposals for a consultant to update and recodify the
City's present Zoning Code, and report back to the City
Council. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, that the City
Attorney be authorized to prepare a draft ordinance
adopting the Camiros Comprehensive Plan - Phase II. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 38 -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:
$1,753,432.50 Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
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FINAL PLAT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
OF SUBDIV./ recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Final
BAKELINE Plat of Subdivision for First Addition to Bakeline
PROPERTIES: Properties, located on the east side of Wieboldt Avenue,
which runs east from Wolf Road; and Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
95 - 36 - recommendation of Committee of the Whole re Zoning Case
1071 WALTER: 95 -36 -V, to permit construction of a detached garage with
a height of 18' instead of the maximum permitted height
Ordinance of 15' on property located at 1071 Walter Avenue in R -2
Z Single Family District; and place on First Reading
Ordinance Z- 17 -95. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
Z- 17 -95, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION
3.1.2.11 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE, WITH A
HEIGHT OF 18 FEET, INSTEAD OF THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
HEIGHT OF 15 FEET, IN R -2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT, ON THE
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1071 WALTER AVENUE (CASE NO.
95- 36 -V). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
ASPHALT Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
MAINTENANCE recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Director
EOUIPMENT: of Public Works be authorized to prepare specifications
and City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for
one (1) New 1995 -1996 Skid -Steer Loader and Trailer with
Attachments; and Director of Public Works be authorized
to purchase:
-one Concrete /Asphalt Saw, estimated cost $4,000,
- one Hand - Operated Asphalt Roller, estimated cost $4,700,
- one Tack Coat Sprayer, estimated cost $1,200, and
-one Tamping Plate, estimated cost $1,800,
and inasmuch as these items are under $5,000, sealed bids
are not required; source of funding to be from Capital
Equipment Replacement Fund. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
CRUISING Moved by Higgason, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
ORDINANCE: recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City Code
be amended under Title VI "Police Regulations" to add a
Ordinance new Chapter 19 "Cruising;" and place on First Reading
M - 38 - 95 Ordinance M- 38 -95. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M- 38 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI "POLICE
REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES TO ADD A NEW
CHAPTER 19 "CRUISING." .Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
PETITION/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to suspend the
APPLE CREEK rules to permit public comment on petition received by
LANE: the City Clerk's Office requesting the City to take over
ownership of Apple Creek Lane and provide paving and
maintenance of same.
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106.
6/19/95
PETITION Mr. Cal Elliott, 1003 Apple Creek Lane, addressed the
(Cont'd.) City Council urging the City Council to favorably
consider this request.
Mayor Sherwood referred this matter to Staff for review
and report back to the City Council on July 17, 1995.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to go into
SESSION: Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining and
pending litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
COLLECTIVE Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, that the City's labor
BARGAINING: negotiator be authorized to proceed with negotiations as
directed in Executive Session. Motion declared carried.
PENDING Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, that City Attorney
LITIGATION: be authorized to negotiate settlement of law suit as
directed in Executive Session. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6- Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2- Beauvais, Christiansen
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 10:20 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF _ . 1995
Ted Sherwood, MAYOR
Council recessed at 9:24 p.m.
Council reconvened at 10:18 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK