02/05/1996221
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, DEB PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 5, 1996
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,
February 5, 1996.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia. Alderman Higgason was absent.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Douthwaite,
Director of Finance & Administration Peters, Economic Development
Director Klaus, Police Chief Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella, Public Works
Director Shirley, Community Development Director D'Onofrio, City Engineer
Oakley, Emergency Communications Director Ornberg, and City Attorney
Wiltse.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
PLEDGE: followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MOMENT OF Mayor Sherwood asked for a moment of silence in memory
SILENCE: of Dale Higgason, husband of 4th Ward Alderman Jean
Higgason, who was killed in an automobile accident on
Saturday, February 3, 1996.
PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
HEARING/ ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
TCI CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
FRANCHISE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1996
RENEWAL:
Mayor Sherwood called the Public Hearing to order at 7:05
p.m. The Public Hearing was held pursuant to legal
notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on
Telenois of Illinois, Inc.'s performance during the time
of their franchise, which will expire in August of 1996.
Mayor Sherwood introduced City's Public Relations
Coordinator Karen Henrikson who explained that the input
received tonight will be considered when the City begins
their franchise negotations with TCI. Ms. Henrikson
introduced Carole Pagan, Director of the Northwest
Municipal Cable Council (NWMCC), Susan Dean, General
Manager of Telenois, Inc., and Richard Luckritz, Chairman
of the Des Plaines Cable Commission.
DISCUSSION: Ms. Betty Ritter, 822 Thacker Street, stated that she is
a TCI cable subscriber and also serves as a Des Plaines
Access Producer; is a strong supporter of community
access; urges City to keep the municipal channel strong
and even expand the coverage; credits TCI with wonderful
support.
Mr. Joseph Botte, 560 Webford Avenue, stated that he has
not been pleased with TCI's service; has called many,
many times and line is always busy; finally, with Karen
Henrikson's assistance, he received a call from TCI
apologizing for the delay and assuring him that the
service would improve; couldn't another company do a
better job at a cheaper rate; they should put on a few
more people; they are not doing a good job.
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, stated he has tried
many times to get through to TCI; they don't return
telephone calls; rates should be lowered until they get
better; he is very upset with the schedule for replaying
City Council meetings: Monday - 9 a.m., Wednesday - 9
a.m., and Thursday 6 p.m.; these are not suitable times;
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DISCUSSION City should invest in whatever equipment is needed to
(Cont'd.) provide better viewing times; TCI should put their money
back into the community.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, stated that the
Oprah Winfrey show is replayed in the evening and so
should the City Council meetings.
Ms. Faye Froehlich, 129 Drake Lane, stated that when she
calls TCI about an outage, she has to listen to five
minutes of advertising; although they were polite, they
couldn't tell her how long there would be an outage;
there is nothing on the other public access channels.
Mr. Richard Luckritz, 1830 North Shore Avenue, stated
that he is a TCI subscriber and a member of the Des
Plaines Cable Commission; has been very satisfied with
TCI's response; public access and government channels
must be maintained.
Ms. Susan Dean, General Manager of TCI, responded to the
various comments; TCI plans to upgrade their system to
accommodate more channels which will take approximately
two to three years; response to telephone complaints will
improve with the new call center and telephone system;
had to pull Community Service Operators out for training
at this new center; weather also created problems; TCI
has hired 120 new representatives who are now in
training; TCI will provide the City with the equipment
to handle play back of City Council meetings at City's
perferred time.
Ms. Henrikson announced that people who have complaints
or concerns about TCI should call either Carol Pagan,
Director of the Northwest Municipal Cable Council at 391-
5690, or her at 391 -5312.
Public Hearing adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:43 p.m.
CONSENT Alderman Beauvais requested that Item 1 be removed from
AGENDA: the Consent Agenda, Alderman Chiropolos requested that
Item 3 be removed, Alderman Arredia requested that Items
4 and 4a be removed, Alderman Sarlo requested that Items
7 and 7a be removed, and Alderman Elstner requested that
Items 13, 14 and 15 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 3, 4, 4a, 7, 7a, 13,
14 and 15. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Higgason
Motion declared carried.
The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and
requests are approved; Ordinances T -1 -96, T -2 -96, T -3 -96
and T -5 -96 are adopted; and Resolutions R -8 -96, R -9 -96,
R- 11 -96, R- 12 -96, and R -14 -96 are adopted.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to reconsider
motion approved on January 15, 1996 (Page Five, Paragraph
One), "to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance
T -4 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEUDLE II, SECTION 10-5 -
5(E)(1), "2 -HOUR PARKING LIMIT," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO DELETE THEREFROM "BENNETT PLACE, 1800 BLOCK
FROM ALLEY WEST OF RIVER ROAD TO LOCUST STREET, NORTH
SIDE OF STREET," AND AMENDING SECTION 10- 5- 24(B),
"RESIDENTIAL PARKING ONLY, 24 HOURS DAILY, INCLUDING
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MINUTES SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, HOLIDAYS," TO ADD THERETO "BENNETT
(Cont'd.) PLACE FROM LOCUST STREET EAST TO ALLEY, NORTH SIDE OF
STREET." Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4- Beauvais, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 4- Christiansen, Elstner, Curley, Sherwood
ABSENT: 1- Higgason
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
January 15, 1996, as published. Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to approve
SESSION minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held
MINUTES: January 15, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
FINANCIAL Motion by Alderman Curley that City hire outside legal
INCENTIVES/ counsel to review this loan proposal and, if possible,
DES PLAINES require Des Plaines Chrysler - Plymouth to pay legal fees,
CHRYSLER- died for lack of a second.
PLYMOUTH:
Motion by Alderman Curley to deny request from Des
Plaines Chrysler - Plymouth for the proposed financial
incentives, died for lack of a second.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 16,
1996, to modify previously approved (October 16, 1995),
financial incentives for Des Plaines Chrysler - Plymouth,
Jeep - Eagle, 622 Northwest Highway, to combine its
existing dealership operations with two additional
franchises, Oldsmobile and Mazda, and move its operation
to the present site of Z- Frank, 77 Rand Road, by pledging
increment sales taxes to defease an $800,000 loan and,
if necessary, base sales tax if the increment is not
sufficient to retire the debt, and authorize execution
of necessary document; said document to be presented to
the City Council within 30 to 60 days for final approval.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo,
Chiropolos Arredia
NAYS: 1- Curley
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
SENIOR CIV. Moved by Arredia, seconded by Beauvais, to postpone until
ENGINEER & March 4, 1996, consideration of new position
SANITARIAN classifications and job descriptions for: Senior Civil
TECHNICIAN Engineer with a salary range (95/96) of $43,662 -
POSITIONS: $59,072; Sanitarian Technician with a salary range
(95/96) of $28,806 - $38,972; and Ordinance M -2 -96, AN
Ordinance ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE V "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND
M -2 -96 INSPECTION GROUP," EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1995 TO APRIL 30,
1996, OF SECTION 1- 15 -4(A) OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S POSITION CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN, TO ADD THERETO THE POSITION
CLASSIFICATION OF "SANITARIAN TECHNICIAN," and hold a
Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, February 15,
1996 to further review this matter. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Curley,
Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 1- Chiropolos
ABSENT: 1- Higgason
Motion declared carried (this matter will come under
Unfinished Business on March 4, 1996).
MEMO. OF Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
AGREEMENT/ Staff recommendation to authorize the execution of a
FINZER Memorandum of Agreement with Finzer Roller Company, Inc.,
ROLLER CO. for the issuance of $500,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds to
IDRB: finance the acquisition, remodeling, construction and
RESOLUTION
R -8 -96
(Cont'd.)
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
Z & Z
SUBDIVISION:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -9 -96
AGREEMENT/
TRANSIT
SHELTERS:
Resolution
R -10 -96
OAKTON ST.
RECONSTRUC./
FUNDING
APPLICATION:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -11 -96
1996 STREET
RECONSTRUC./
MFT FUNDING:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -12 -96
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equipping of an approximately 27,500 sq. ft. building
located at 129 Rawls Road (see Resolution R -7 -96 for
authorization to cede this money); and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R -8 -96, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (FINZER ROLLER
COMPANY, INC.). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept public improvements that
include connection to sanitary sewer, water service
installation and restoration of street pavement, parkway
and easement areas for Z & Z Subdivision, 2214 and 2220
Elmira Avenue, release public improvement surety in the
amount of $8,816.25, $600 cash guarantee ($881.63 cash
warranty will be held for 18 months); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R -9 -96, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE Z & Z
SUBDIVISION, 2214 AND 2220 ELMIRA AVENUE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to postpone until
March 4, 1996, authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute agreement with Illinois Convenience & Safety
Corporation (IC &SC) for the installation of transit
shelters within the City and upon the City right -of -way;
type of shelter to be approved by the City; location of
shelters to be chosen by IC &SC with the approval of the
City; IC &SC to maintain, clean and service shelters, and
provide liability insurance; IC &SC to pay the City 10%
of advertising revenues; term of agreement to be for ten
(10) years from date of approval; and Resolution R- 10 -96,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH ILLINOIS CONVENIENCE & SAFETY CORPORATION
(IC &SC), and hold a Committee of the Whole meeting on
Thursday, February 15, 1996 to further review this
matter. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Higgason
Motion declared carried (this matter will come under
Unfinished Business on March 4, 1996).
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and authorize submittal of
application to the Northwest Municipal Conference for
Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding for the
reconstruction of Oakton Street from the Wisconsin
Central Railroad tracks to Des Plaines -River Road; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 11 -96, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION BE SUBMITTED TO THE
NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM (STP) FUNDING RELATIVE TO THE OAKTON STREET
IMPROVEMENT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
execute and certify IDOT resolution appropriating the sum
of $787,500 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for 1996 Street
Reconstruction; MFT Section 96- 00170 -00 RS; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R- 12 -96, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STATE OF ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT
BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE" FOR THE
CONTRACT RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS EXISTING PUBLIC
STREETS IN THE CITY (96- 00170 -00 RS). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
1996 STREETS
& HIGHWAYS
MAINTENANCE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -13 -96
LONGFORD
GLEN SUBDIV.
SURETY
REDUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
CODIFICATION
OF CITY CODE:
Consent
Agenda
BIDS/
PUBLIC
WORKS
TRUCKS:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
execute and certify IDOT resolution for Maintenance of
Streets and Highways /MFT Section 96-00000 -00 GM, in the
amount of $265,000 for 1996 Maintenance of Streets and
Highways as follows:
Crack Filling - $ 25,000
Snow & Ice Control - $120,000
Materials Testing - $ 50,000
Traffic Signal Maint. - $ 40,000
Electrical Energy - $ 30,000
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 13 -96, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STATE OF
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "RESOLUTION FOR
MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER
THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE," FOR THE PURPOSE OF
MAINTAINING STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY (96- 00000 -00
GM). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and grant request that public
improvement surety be reduced to $491,327.68 for Longford
Glen Subdivision, located on the east side of North Wolf
Road between the Northwest Water Commission property and
the Kylemore Green Subdivision; improvements constructed
to date include water mains, storm and sanitary sewers
and earthwork. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Sterling
Codifiers, Inc., 35 W. Commercial, P.O. Box 711, Weiser,
ID 83672, to recodify the City Code in the not -to- exceed
amount of $12,500/1996 Budgeted Funds, for 75 copies with
binders and tabs, and computer copies, with an estimated
completion time of ten (10) months. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to not concur with
Staff recommendation to award bids to the lowest bidders
to meet specifications, but instead award the bids to the
lowest bidders even though they did not meet the bid
security requirement, because it would be in the best
interest of the City, as follows:
a. One (1) 1996 1/2 -Ton Four Wheel Drive Pickup Truck
with Mounted Plow to Classic Chevrolet, 425 N. Green Bay
Road, Waukegan, IL 60085, in the total bid amount of
$21,577.31;
b. Five (5) 1996 3/4 -Ton Heavy Duty Four Wheel Drive
Pickup Trucks with Mounted Plows to Hoskins Chevrolet,
175 N. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL
60007, in the total bid amount of $:L12,810; and
c. Six (6) 1996 'One-Ton Heavy Duty Four Wheel Drive
Dump Trucks with Mounted Plows to Hoskins Chevrolet, 175
N. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007,
in the total bid amount of $173,636,,
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Elstner voted no.
A representative from Bob Fish GMC, who was the lowest
bidder to meet specifications for the 3/4 -ton and one -ton
trucks,_ addressed the City Council stating that a bid
security guarantees delivery; without one, there is
nothing holding the company; a bid security does not cost
very much.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 4- Beauvais, Christiansen, E :Lstner, Arredia
NAYS: 4-- Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Sherwood
ABSENT: 1 Higgason
Motion declared failed.
TRUCK BIDS
(Cont'd.)
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Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Curley, to concur with
Staff recommendation and award bids to the lowest bidders
to meet specifications as follows:
a. One (1) 1996 1/2 -Ton Four Wheel Drive Pickup Truck
with Mounted Plow to Spring Hill Ford, Inc., 800 Dundee
Avenue, East Dundee, IL 60118, in the total bid amount
of $21,981;
b. Five (5) 1996 3/4 -Ton Heavy Duty Four Wheel Drive
Pickup Trucks with Mounted Plows to Bob Fish GMC, 5566
Hwy P, West Bend, WI 53095, in the total bid amount of
$114,637; and
c. Six (6) 1996 One -Ton Heavy Duty Four Wheel Drive
Dump Trucks with Mounted Plows to Bob Fish GMC, 5566 Hwy
P, West Bend, WI 53095, in the total bid amount of
$174,744.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 2- Curley, Chiropolos
NAYS: 5- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sarlo, Arredia
ABSENT: 1- Higgason
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, that all bids be
rejected and readvertised with no bid security
requirement in the specifications. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Curley,
Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 1- Chiropolos
ABSENT: 1- Higgason
Motion declared carried.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
SIDEWALK Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) 1995 MT
TRACTOR: Trackless Sidewalk Maintenance Tractor with Backup Alarm
Consent and Attachments to Standard Equipment Company, 2033 W.
Agenda Walnut Street, Chicago, IL 60612, in their total
alternate bid amount of $63,890/1996 TIF Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
DUMP Staff recommendation to award bid for Two (2) Heavy Duty
TRUCKS: Dump Trucks with Front Mounted Snow Plows and Salt
Consent Spreaders to the lowest bidder to meet specifications,
Agenda Chicago Truck Center, 1015 Pershing Road, Chicago, IL
60609, in their total bid amount of $115,986 /C.E.R.F.
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
CHEVROLET Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) 1996
SUBURBAN: Chevrolet Suburban K -1500 to the lowest bidder, Hoskins
Consent Chevrolet, 175 N. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove
Agenda Village, IL 60007, in their total bid amount of $27,000;
and waive bid bond requirement. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bids for Two (2) Spectra A -9 Mobile Radios
Agenda with Appurtenances for Fire Department, returnable by
3:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 20, 1996. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Three (3) Ferno- Washington Model
28 Patient Chair Cots, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday,
February 22, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS
(Cont'd.)
RESOLUTION
R -14 -96
SWIFT RAIL
DEV. ACT.:
ORDINANCE
T -1 -96
PARKING
RESTRIC./
BROADWAY
& STATE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T -2 -96
PROHIB. SAN.
& WASTE
DISCHARGE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T -3 -96
PROHIBIT
ENCROACH./
STATE R -O -W:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by
Staff recommendation that City
advertise for bids for Turf
Maintenance, returnable by 3:00
1996. Motion declared carried
under Consent Agenda.
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Recoating of Concrete Flooring
(Apparatus Rooms) at Fire Stations #1, #2 and #3,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 1996.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Emergency Vehicle Light Bars -
Sirens- Public Address - Switching Systems, returnable by
3:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 1996. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elst:ner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New Self- Propelled Asphalt
Paver Box and Trailer, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday,
February 23, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elst:ner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New 1996 Truck Mounted
Regenerative Air Street Sweeper, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Friday, February 23, 1996. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Elst:ner, to concur with
Clerk be authorized to
Mowing and Landscape
p.m., Friday, March 1,
as approved unanimously
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New Portable Air
Compressor and Breaker, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday,
March 8, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and adopt Resolution R- 14 -96, A
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SWIFT RAIL DEVELOPMENT ACT.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance T -1 -96, AN ORDINANCE RESTR:[CTING PARKING ALONG
STATE STREET AND BROADWAY WITHIN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance T -2 -96, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE
OF SANITARY AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE INTO ANY STORM SEWER OR
DRAINAGE FACILITY CONSTRUCTED AS PART OF THE STATE
STREET - BROADWAY IMPROVEMENT. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance T -3 -96, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ENCROACHMENTS
WITHIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS RIGHT - -OF -WAY ALONG STATE
STREET AND BROADWAY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
T -5 -96
TRAF. RESTR./
DENNIS AT
FOREST:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
CHANGE ORDER
#1 AND FINAL/
ELLINWOOD
PARK. LOT:
9 -1 -1
UNION
CONTRACT:
CLASS. 6/
850
OAKTON ST.:
REVIEW OF
M -23 -95 &
T -2 -95:
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PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Beauvais, Vice Chair
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance T -5 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10- 7 -3(B)
"TWO -WAY STOP STREETS," OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE X, OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO "DENNIS PLACE
AS A STOP STREET FOR FOREST AVENUE." 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
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of February 5, 1996 Warrant Register in the
amount of $2,168,772.20; and Resolution R -15 -96 be
adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council approval of Change Order #1 and Final to contract
with J. A. Johnson Paving Company, 1025 E. Addison Court,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005, for construction of
Ellinwood Street Temporary Parking Lot (approved on
October 26, 1995); in the amount of $2,852.70/1993
General Obligation Bonds to replace unstable sub -grade
soils and provide proper drainage (final contract amount
$178,108.70). Motion declared carried (final action on
this matter under Consent Agenda on February 20, 1996).
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to recommend to
the City Council ratification of contract between City
and Combined Counties Police Association (Emergency
Communication Specialists) ; contract to begin May 1, 1995
and expire April 30, 1999; Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute same; and further recommend to
approve proposed compensation plan and place Ordinance
M -3 -96 on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Curley voted no.
Mayor Sherwood asked that the record show his strong
opposition to this contract and compensation plan.
Moved by Curley, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City support and consent to the filing of an
application for a Real Estate Classification 6, by
Anderson Lock Company for substantial rehabilitation of
existing building and construction of a new facility on
property located at 850 Oakton Street; and further
recommend that Resolution R -16 -96 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, that
Ordinance M- 23 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5 -
2(H) "COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING IN CERTAIN DESIGNATED
AREAS," OF CHAPTER 5 "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING."
M -23 -95 &
T -2 -95
(Cont'd.)
FEES FOR
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REOUESTS:
Resolution
R -17 -96
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SUBDIVISION:
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TITLE X OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO CLARIFY
REFERENCE TO "B" PLATE (adopted April 17, 1995), and
Ordinance T -2 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -16 -3
"THREE TONS MAXIMUM WEIGHT" OF CHAPTER 16 "LOAD
LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS," TITLE X OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO PROHIBIT VEHICLES EXCEEDING FOUR TONS
GROSS WEIGHT ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS (adopted May 1,
1995), be amended to permit commercial trucks with a
license plate registration in excess of a "B" plate or
weighing in excess of eight thousand (8,000) pounds to
drive on any residential street going directly to the
owner of said vehicle's home and permit the parking of
said vehicle on the driveway of vehicle owner's home.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 2- Beauvais, Christiansen
NAYS: 5- Elstner, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
ABSENT: 1- Higgason
Motion declared failed.
Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, that the
matter of the recommendation of the Committee of the
Whole held January 15, 1996, that copy fees for records,
building permit applications, Fire Department fire and
emergency medical reports, police case reports and
defendant traffic tickets be increased from $.05 per page
to $.25 per page; copy fee for microfilm be increased
from $.75 per frame to $3.00 per sheet; copy fee for
police photographs be increased from $6.00 per copy to
$8.00 per copy; and consideration of Resolution R- 17 -96,
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES PURSUANT TO THE
ILLINOIS FREEDOM OF. INFORMATION ACT, be deferred until
February 20, 1996 (the matter will come under Unfinished
Business).
VARIATION/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
FACE BRICK recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 15,
REQUIREMENT 1996, to grant request for variation to Section 503.1.1
387 GOOD: of the Building Code to allow for a new residence to be
constructed using vinyl siding instead of brick on
Ordinance property located at 387 Good Avenue; and place on First
Z - - 96 Reading Ordinance Z -3 -96, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
VARIATION TO SECTION 503.1.1 OF THE DES PLAINES BUILDING
CODE, TO PERMIT VINYL SIDING INSTEAD OF FACE BRICK FOR
THE BUILDING AT 387 GOOD gOUPffi Motion declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais voted no. (final action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on February 20, 1996)
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to
recommendation of Committee of the Whole on
1996, to grant request for Variation from
Regulations, Section 9- 12 -7(L), to permit a
a 33' right -of -way instead of the required
66'. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 2- Beauvais, Curley
ABSENT: 1- Higgason
Motion declared carried.
concur with
January 29,
Subdivision
street with
minimum of
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole on January 29,
1996, to grant request for Variation from Subdivision
Regulations, Section 9- 12 -7(R), to permit lot depths of
as little as 96.24' instead of the required minimum of
125'. Upon roll call, the vote was:
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TRAILSIDE AYES: 4- Elstner, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
(Cont'd.) NAYS: 3- Beauvais, Christiansen, Curley
ABSENT: 1- Higgason
Motion declared carried.
Both variations are for Trailside Subdivison located 990'
north of Ballard Road at the northern end of Trailside
Lane.
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
REGISTER: recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 15 -96, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R - 15 - 96 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$2,168,772.20. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Curley,
Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Higgason'
Motion declared carried.
9 - - Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
UNION recommendation of Committee of the Whole to ratify
CONTRACT: contract between City and Combined Counties Police
Association (Emergency Communication Specialists);
Ordinance contract to begin May 1, 1995 and expire April 30, 1999;
M - - 96 Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same;
approve compensation plan and place on First Reading
Ordinance M -3 -96. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Curley voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M -3 -96, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SCHEDULE VII "TELE - COMMUNICATION OPERATORS
GROUP" OF SECTION 1- 15 -4(A) OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S POSITION CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN, TO REFLECT A 3.75% SALARY INCREASE
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1995 TO APRIL 30, 1996, A 3.50% INCREASE
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1996 TO APRIL 30, 1997, A 3.50% INCREASE
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1997 TO APRIL 30, 1998, AND A 3.00%
INCREASE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1998 TO APRIL 30, 1999. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 1- Curley
ABSENT: 1- Higgason
Motion declared carried. Mayor Sherwood asked that the
record show his strong opposition to this contract and
ordinance.
CLASS. 6/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
850 recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
OAKTON ST.: support and consent to the filing of an application for
a Real Estate Classification 6, by Anderson Lock Company
Resolution for substantial rehabilitation of existing building and
R - 16 - 96 construction of a new facility on property located at 850
Oakton Street; and adopt Resolution R- 16 -96, A RESOLUTION
INDICATING MUNICIPAL SUPPORT AND CONSENT TO THE FILING
OF AN APPLICATION FOR A REAL ESTATE CLASSIFICATION 6, BY
EUGENE ANDERSON FOR ANDERSON LOCK COMPANY. Motion
declared carried.
WAIVING OF Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, that bid security
BID SECUR. requirement be waived for bids for One (1) New 1996 Heavy
REOUIREMENT: Duty Four Wheel Drive Blazer or Equal, and One (1) New
1996 Heavy Duty Four Wheel Drive Suburban or Equal; both
bids returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 16, 1996;
and appropriate addendum to bid specifications be mailed
to bidders. Motion declared carried.
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ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS „p2h
DAY OF
Ted Sherwood, MAYOR
1996
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK