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234.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEB PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, DEB PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 20, 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 Tuesday,
February 20, 1996.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo, Chiropolos,
Arredia. Aldermen Higgason and Curley were 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
Administrative Assistant Tozzo, Community Development Director D °Onofrio,
City Engineer Oakley, Human Resources and Services Director Merriman, and
City Attorney Wiltse.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Police Chief Sturlini introduced Larry Gillie, President
of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce, Pat Ornberg,
Executive Director of the Des Plaines Chamber of
Commerce, and Police DARE Officer Terrazzino, who
presented trophies to the winners of the 5th Annual
Safety Calendar Contest and those who received honorable
mentions; 12 students, Grades K -6, received first place
awards, and seven students, Grades 1 -6, received
honorable mentions. This annual contest is held in
conjunction with the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and
the Des Plaines Police Department.
Resident Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, requested that
Item 3 and 3a be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Alderman Christiansen requested that Item 5 be removed.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, and 5. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3- Beauvais, Higgason, Curley
Motion declared carried.
The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and
requests are approved; and Resolution R -18 -96 is adopted.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
February 5, 1996, as published. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
5, 1996, to approve 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 as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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SALE OF Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
CITY - OWNED Council questioning who determines that a piece of
PROPERTY/ property is no longer necessary, appropriate, useful to,
6J9 6&t N. profitable to, or for the best interests of the City; and
PEARSON: isn't this the property the City just paid $450,000 for?
After further discussion, it was determined that Mr.
Ordinance Flynn was referring to the wrong property. The property
M - - 96 in question, §5ri N. Pearson Street, was originally
purchased for 26,100 and that is what the City is
selling it for. 63q 439
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo to concur with
Staff recommendation and authorize t e sale of City -owned
property commonly known as N. Pearson Street
(southwest quadrant of Pearson and River Roads), to River
Development, LLC, for the amount of $26,100, less any
back taxes existing; said property is part of the River
Pointe Development and its sale already subject to the
terms and conditions of previously approved agreement
with River Development, LLC (Resolution R- 27 -95, adopted
May 1, 1995); and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M -4 -96. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M -4 -96, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES (SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF PEARSON STREET & RIVER
ROAD). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared carried.
PUB. IMPRV./ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
DELGADO Staff recommendation to accept public improvements that
SUBDIVISION: include sanitary and storm sewers, water service
Consent installation, driveway .approaches and restoration of
Agenda street pavement and parkways for Delgado Subdivision,
2207 Sprucewood and 671 Jarvis Avenues, and release
Resolution public improvement surety in the amount of $5,000 and
R - 18 - 96 $600 cash guarantee ($5,168.13 cash warranty will be held
for 18 months) ; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R- 18 -96, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE DELGADO SUBDIVISION, SPRUCEWOOD AND JARVIS
AVENUES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
CONCESSION Alderman Christiansen questioned why this sub -lease was
STAND LEASE/ not offered to one of the non - profit organizations in the
TRANSIT City, and why the City Council was not given more
CENTER: information about the sub - lessee. Director of Finance
& Administration Peters responded that inasmuch as this
was a person recommended by the current lease holder,
Community Cab Company, and the lease would only be until
January 31, 1997, the Staff felt this was a suitable
arrangement.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Elstner, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Ms. Linda Harty, 44 Park Lane, Park Ridge, addressed the
City Council stating that she and her sister would be
operating the concession stand, selling the same items
and during the same hours as Community Cab Company did.
Following further discussion, Mayor Sherwood, at the
request of Alderman Christiansen, announced that this
matter would be held until March 4, 1996, to give Ms.
Harty an opportunity to provide the City Council with a
letter outlining her experience and operational plans for
the concession stand. (This matter will come under
Unfinished Business on March 4, 1996.)
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BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
ENGR. DEPT. Staff recommendation to award bid for Engineering
COMPUTERS: Department Personal Computers to the lowest bidder,
Consent Liberty Computer Center, 1350 Oakwood Avenue, Des
Agenda Plaines, in the alternate bid amount of $9,787 /Budgeted
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
STREET Staff recommendation to award bid for 1996 Street
RECONSTRUC.: Reconstruction Improvements to the lowest bidder, R. W.
Consent Dunteman Company, P.O. Box 1129, Addison, IL 60101, in
Agenda the amount of $2,919,598.90 /General Improvement Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
DEVON -RIVER Staff recommendation to award bid for Devon -River Road
WATER MAIN: Water Main Improvements, Phase I, to the lowest bidder,
Consent Patnick Construction, Inc., 9565 Franklin Avenue, Suite
Agenda 210, Franklin Park, IL 60131, in the amount of
$558,510.50 /Water Fund. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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 One (1) 1996 1/2 -Ton Heavy Duty
Agenda Four Wheel Drive Pickup Truck with Mounted Plow,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 1996.
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 Six (6) 1996 3/4 -Ton Heavy Duty
Four Wheel Drive Pickup Trucks with Mounted Plows,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 1996.
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 Five (5) 1996 1 -Ton Heavy Duty
Four Wheel Drive Dump Trucks with Mounted Plows, one unit
only to be equipped with a Tailgate Salt Spreader,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 1996.
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 New Elevator Controllers,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 1996. 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 Trees - Spring Plant 1996,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 1996. 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 Parkway Tree and Stump Removal
Contract 1996, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 8,
1996. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
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BIDS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
(Cont'd.) Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Tree Trimming Services Contract
1996, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 1996.
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 Turf Mowing Contract 1996,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 1996. 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
PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Elstner, Chair
ASSIGNMENT City Manager Douthwaite reviewed the purchase of West
OF SALE/ School, 1012 Thacker Street, by Chicagoland Achievement
WEST SCHOOL: Academy, 308 N. Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL
60004, on February 21, 1995, for the purchase price of
$520,000. The sale has been delayed several times by the
Academy's inability to procure financing for the
transaction. The Willows Academy, 8200 Greendale Avenue,
Niles, IL 60714, has requested the City to approve and
consent to the assignment of the purchase to them, with
both their school and the Chicagoland Achievement Academy
occupying the building.
Alderman Chiropolos stated that he is not in favor of
this action; West School should be given back to School
District #62.
Alderman Christiansen expressed his support for this
action.
Alderman Arredia stated that this school would bring
credit and honor to our City.
Aldermen Chiropolos and Sarlo both stated that they have
nothing against this school, but no action should be
taken until School District #62 tells the people they
can't use the school.
City Manager Douthwaite distributed a letter from Dan
Fletcher, President of School District #62 Board, stating
that they have no interested in West School whatsoever.
The president of the The Willows Academy Board of
Trustees addressed the City Council stating that the
Academy will soon be celebrating its 20th Anniversary,
16 years at its present location in Niles. They are
looking for a permanent larger location and are very
excited and interested in Des Plaines. The Academy is
a college preparatory day school for girls at the sixth
through the twelfth grade levels; almost 100% of their
graduates go on to college.
The Director of the Willows Academy, Barbara Sunko,
addressed the City Council stating that they have
approximately 160 students; the Academy is rated 5th in
the Chicagoland area, for both public and private
schools; there is strong parent involvement; the girls
are involved in service projects, one of them could be
the Self -Help Food Closet presently at West School.
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WEST SCHOOL Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
(Cont'd.) City Council and begin to describe the school district's
operation of West School going back to 1976. Since those
comments were not relevant to the issue, Mayor Sherwood
asked Mr. Gulley to get to the issue. Mr. Gulley stated
that this is just another example of poor planning by the
school district.
Mrs. Jan Kucera, board member of School District #62,
addressed the City Council stating that they cannot
afford West School; it would mean more staff, more
teachers, more salaries.
Mr. Donn Marier, representative from Chicagoland
Achievement Academy, addressed the City Council stating
that this joint ownership would be a much better
arrangement; it would be a wonderful thing to have this
kind of affiliation.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council that the City approve and consent to the
assignment of Sales Contract between Chicagoland
Achievement Academy, 308 N. Evergreen Avenue, Arlington
Heights, IL 60004, and The Willows Academy, 8200
Greendale Avenue, Niles, IL 60714, for the purchase of
the property commonly known as West School located at
1012 Thacker Street, and Ordinance M -5 -96 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Arredia, Sherwood
NAYS: 2- Sarlo, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared carried. Alderman Chiropolos asked that
the record indicate that he was the only alderman to vote
against the original purchase of the school in 1986; he
is concerned that parents and children are not being
presented with a viable option.
COMMUNITY SERVICES - Alderman Arredia, Vice Chair
SOCIAL SVS. Alderman Christiansen questioned representatives present
AGENCIES from the Northwest Suburban Day Care Center about their
FUNDING: various programs; how many Des Plaines families are
served; and what ages are served.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
funding of social, service agencies- organizations for
1996, for a total of $60,000, as follows:
Rainbow Hospice - $ 2,900
Shelter, Inca - $ 4,000
Des Plaines Youth Club - $ 7,000
Self -Help Food Closet - $ 1,600
The Salvation Army - $ 7,500
Fighting Back /District #214 - $ 1,500
Maine Center Mental Health - $ 5,000
The Harbour, Inc. - $ 3,000
N.W. Suburban Day Care - $17,000
Special People, Inc. - $ 3,000
The Volunteer Center - $ 1,000
The Center for Concern - $ 2,500
N.W. Action Against Rape - $ 2,000
Suburban Primary Health Care Council - $ 1,000
Children's Advocacy Center of N.W. Cook Cty. - $ 1,000
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on March 4, 1996).
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BID REVIEW/
1996 STREET
RESURFACING:
BID REVIEW/
1996 STREET -
SCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS:
FOREIGN FIRE
INSURANCE
TAX BOARD:
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ENGINEERING - Alderman Chiropolos, Chair
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Beauvais, Vice Chair
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council that bid for 1996 Street Resurfacing be awarded
to the lowest bidder, Orange Crush Recycling, L.P., 323
S. Center Street, Hillside, IL 60102, in the amount of
$1,400,000 /General Improvement Fund ($612,500) and Motor
Fuel Tax Fund ($787,500). Motion delcared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that bid
for 1996 Streetscape Improvements be awarded to the
lowest bidder, J. A. Johnson Paving, 1025 E. Addison
Court, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, in the amount of
$410,828.85/TIF Funds. Motion delcared carried.
City Attorney Wiltse explained that a tax is assessed
against insurance companies doing business in Illinois
but headquartered in another State. Approximately
$45,000 is received by the City each year. Following
appellate court decisions that the City lost last year
and as allowed by State Statutes, the City must establish
a Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board to administer these
funds. At the request of members of the Des Plaines
Firefighter's Association, it is also being proposed that
the bid requirement of the City for $5,000 be increased,
as it applies to the Foreign Fire Insurance Board, to
$10,000.
Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
Council questioning where the money is that had been
collected over the past four or five years. Mr.
Douthwaite stated that this is being held in escrow and
it amounts to approximately $250,000. Mr. Flynn asked
what has been spent so far and what is the Board going
to use the money for in the future. Fire Chief Farinella
stated that no money has been spent so far and there is
no list of suggested purchases at this time.
Mr. Richard Ahlman, 314 Columbia Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that there should be a limit on how
much this Board can spend. Fire Chief Farinella stated
that any request for purchases must be submitted in
writing to him for approval and once approved and
purchased, the item becomes the property of the City; the
funds will be audited every year.
Mr. Brian Schroeder, attorney for the Des Plaines
Firefighter's Association, stated that none of the money
has been spent because the Association was waiting for
this proposed ordinance to be adopted and also that the
Association is in the process of filing for a not -for
profit status to become a charitable organization. Mr.
Schroeder stated that this is "free" money to be used for
things that the City would otherwise have to appropriate
money for.
Mayor Sherwood stated that he feels it would be naive to
think that this would save the City money.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of the proposed ordinance establishing the
Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board and increasing the bid
requirement from $5,000 to $10,000 for their purchases;
and Ordinance M -6 -96 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
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LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
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BID BOND Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
REOUIREMENT: Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of proposed ordinance that the City Manager may,
at his or her discretion, waive the requirement of
posting a bond or other security, for purchases in excess
of $5,000, with prior notification of the City Council;
approve exception for the Foreign Fire Insurance Board
to increase bid requirement from $5,000 to $10,000 for
all of their purchases; and further recommend that
Ordinance M -7 -96 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
AMENDMENTS/ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
LIO. LIC. Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
ORDINANCE: approval of proposed ordinance to clarify that larger
stores may use multiple registers for liquor sales as
long as liquor is still maintained in a separate area and
someone over the age of 21 rings up the sale; bring City
Code into conformance with State Statutes to clarify that
when a licensed establishment changes hands by reason of
sale or death of the owners, the liquor establishment
shall be basically grandfathered in from the standpoint
of a church having opened up within 100' of it after the
time it was initially licensed; and Ordinance M -8 -96 be
placed on First Reading at appropriate time. Motion
declared carried (further action on this matter under
Consent Agenda on March 4, 1996).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
ZONING CASE Petitioner John Graham, 33978 N. Hwy. 45, Grayslake, IL
96 - 01 - SU 60030, addressed the City Council regarding his request
800 E. to allow the construction of a gasoline service station
ELMHURST: and car wash on property located at 800 S. Elmhurst Road.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission, Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff, and recommend
to the City Council, re Zoning Case 96- 01 -SU, to grant
request for Special Use to permit the construction of a
gasoline service station and car wash in C -2 General
Commercial District on property located at 800 E.
Elmhurst Road; approve variations to permit a 1' setback
along the west property line, permit a 16.5' aisle
adjacent to the three parking spaces along the south side
of the building, permit a fence to be erected
approximately 1' off the property line and run from the
southwest corner of the parcel to the southwest corner
of the building (approximately 50'); and further
recommend that City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried (further
action on this matter under Consent Agenda on March 4,
1996).
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
WARRANT Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
REGISTER: recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of February 20, 1996 Warrant Register in the amount of
$1,385,949.61; and Resolution R -19 -96 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
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Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
ZONING CASE The following motion, which had been approved by the City
95 -52 -SU Council on December 4, 1995, was reconsidered on December
1637 18, 1995, and then by motion was postponed to this date:
WEBSTER: Moved by Curley, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held November
Postponed 29, 1995, re Zoning Case 95- 52 -SU, to NOT concur with
Matter recommendations of the Des Plaines :Plan Commission, Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff, and DENY
request for a Special Use Permit to construct a 43 -space
paved parking lot on property located at 1637 Webster
Lane in R -2 Single Family Residence District.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, that this
reconsidered motion again be postponed until the City
Council meeting on March 18, 1996.
Alderman Chiropolos expressed his opposition to this
postponement; we've already had a 60 -day postponement;
this is not fair to the petitioner; there is no reason
why this should be delayed any further.
Alderman Beauvais asked why the postponement has to be
30 days and not to the next City Council meeting on March
4, 1996. Alderman Elstner stated that he would like to
make sure that Alderman Higgason has returned from her
leave of absence from the City Council.
Alderman Sarlo expressed his opposition to this
postponement; it is not fair to the residents or the
petitioner; this matter should be voted on and be done
with; this procrastination should not continue; this
could establish a dangerous precedent.
Motion by Beauvais to postpone this reconsidered motion
until the City Council meeting on March 4, 1996, died for
lack of a second.
Alderman Chiropolos again expressed his opposition to
this postponement, stating that now everytime there is
an alderman absent we can postpone any item on the
agenda; what is going to happen 30 days from now; this
could go on and on; we are setting a very, very dangerous
precedent; the government must continue and now is the
time to make our decision; there is no reason to postpone
this matter.
Alderman Arredia stated that normally he would not be for
a postponement, but there have been several meetings held
on this matter, there may be some changes, and since the
full Council voted on the original motion to deny, the
whole Council should vote on the reconsidered motion; he
does not feel that this is setting a precedent.
Alderman Beauvais stated that because the alderman of the
Ward is not present and she does not want it to appear
as if the Council is ramrodding this through, she will
go along with this postponement, but she asked that the
record show that after that date, she will not go for any
more delays; this matter must be resolved one way or the
other on March 18, 1996.
Alderman Elstner stated that he agrees with his
colleagues that a final decision must be made on March
18, 1996.
Upon roll call on the original motion to postpone this
reconsidered motion until the City Council meeting on
March 18, 1996, the vote was:
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WEBSTER LANE AYES: 4- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Arredia
(Cont'd.) NAYS: 2- Sarlo, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared carried (this matter will come under
Unfinished Business on March 18, 1996).
Alderman Sarlo stated that if he is ever absent, he might
ask for this same consideration.
FEE FOR Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to postpone until
POI the City Council meeting on March 18, 1996, the matter
REOUESTS: deferred on February 5, 1996 regarding fees for Freedom
of Information requests. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Resolution AYES: 1- Chiropolos
R - 17 - 96 NAYS: 5- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sarlo, Arredia
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared failed.
Deferred
Matter Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur
with recommendation of 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 further recommend to adopt 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. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 2- Christiansen, Chiropolos
NAYS: 4- Beauvais, Elstner, Sarlo, Arredia
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared failed.
ORDINANCE Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
Z - - 96 Z -3 -96, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION
VARIATION/ 503.1.1 OF THE DES PLAINES BUILDING CODE, TO PERMIT VINYL
387 GOOD SIDING INSTEAD OF FACE BRICK FOR THE BUILDING AT 387 GOOD
OABRoP: C Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo,
40weo✓Ve- pele Chiropolos, Arredia
nAD P6-,,► , g. NAYS: 1- Beauvais
G 06- ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 19 -96, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R - 19 - 96 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$1,385,949.61. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared carried.
ASSIGNMENT Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen to concur with
OF SALE / recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
WEST SCHOOL: approve and consent to the assignment of Sales Contract
between Chicagoland Achievement Academy, 308 N. Evergreen
Ordinance Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, and The Willows
M - - 96 Academy, 8200 Greendale Avenue, Niles, IL 60714, for the
purchase of the property commonly known as West School
located at 1012 Thacker Street, and place on First
Reading Ordinance M -5 -96.
WEST SCHOOL
(Cont'd.)
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Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Arredia
NAYs: 2- Sarlo, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M -5 -96, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF "THE
AGREEMENT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF SALES CONTRACT" FOR THE
WEST SCHOOL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND
CONVEYANCE OF THE WEST SCHOOL PROPERTY TO WILLOWS ACADEMY
FACILITIES GROUP, INC. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Arredia, Sherwood
NAYS: 2- Sarlo, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared carried.
FOREIGN FIRE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
INSURANCE with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
TAX BOARD: proposed ordinance establishing' the Foreign Fire
Insurance Tax Board and increasing the bid requirement
Ordinance from $5,000 to $10,000 for their purchases, and place on
M - - 96 First Reading Ordinance M -6 -96. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M -6 -96, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS" OF
THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO A NEW
CHAPTER 12 "DES PLAINES FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAX
BOARD." Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared carried.
BID BOND Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
REOUIREMENT: recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed ordinance that the City Manager may, at his or
Ordinance her discretion, waive the requirement of posting a bond
M - - 96 or other security, for purchases in excess of $5,000,
with prior notification of the City Council; approve
exception for the Foreign Fire Insurance Board to
increase bid requirement from $5,000 to $10,000 for all
their purchases; and place on First Reading Ordinance M-
7-96. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance M -7 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1 -19 -6,
1 -19 -9 AND 1- 19 -17, OF CHAPTER 19 "PURCHASING POLICIES
AND GUIDELINES" OF TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO ADD ADDITIONAL WORDAGE PERTAINING TO THE DES
PLAINES FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAX BOARD. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley
Motion declared carried.
BID AWARD Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur
1996 STREET with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that bid
RESURFACING: for 1996 Street Resurfacing be awarded to the lowest
bidder, Orange Crush Recycling, L.P., 323 S. Center
Street, Hillside, IL 60102, in the amount of
$1,400,000 /General Improvement Fund ($612,500) and Motor
Fuel Tax Fund ($787,500). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley,
Motion declared carried.
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1996 STREET -
SCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED BY ME T
Ted Sherwood, MAYOR
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that bid
for 1996 Streetscape Improvements be awarded to the
lowest bidder, J. A. Johnson Paving, 1025 E. Addison
Court, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, in the amount of
$410,828.85/TIF Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2- Higgason, Curley,
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK