03/04/1996245.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY,
MARCH 4, 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,
March 4, 1996.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos. Aldermen Arredia was absent.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Douthwaite, .
Assistant Director of Finance & Administration Placko, 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, Human
Resources and Services Director Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Father John Rahlis, St.
PLEDGE: John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION: Police Chief Sturlini presented a citizen's award on
behalf of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
to Des Plaines resident Kathy R. Cisco for her life
saving efforts on June 17, 1995, while a guest at the
Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois, when she
performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a water victim
at the swimming pool. Mayor Sherwood expressed his
appreciation on behalf of the City for her heroic actions
in this incident.
CONSENT Alderman Christiansen requested that Item 1 be removed
AGENDA: from the Consent Agenda and Alderman Elstner requested
that Item 17 be removed.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1 and 17. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Arredia
Motion declared carried. Alderman Christiansen abstained
on the funding for Center of Concern under Item 6
(conflict of interest).
Minutes of Executive Session of February 14, 1996 and
minutes of regular meeting of February 20, 1996, are
approved. The Staff recommendations and requests are
approved; Ordinances M -2 -96, M -8 -96, M -9 -96 and Z -4 -96
are placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R -10 -96 and
R -20 -96 are adopted.
MINUTES/ Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to reconsider
SPECIAL motion on Page Two, Paragraph Three of minutes of Special
MEETING Meeting of the City Council held February 14, 1996, as
2/14/96 follows:
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the City Manager's
Employment Contract remain as is with the previously
approved (January 15, 1996) salary increase.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he would like to change
his vote as it pertains to the salary portion of the City
Manager's contract and nothing else. Alderman
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MINUTES Christiansen stated that Alderman Arredia had requested
(Cont'd.) that in his absence the City Clerk read a letter from him
pertaining to this matter and that the letter become part
of the City's official records. City Clerk McAllister
read Alderman Arredia's letter (see attached).
There was considerable discussion on whether a vote was
taken on this matter on February 14, 1996.
Mayor Sherwood called for a five (5) minute recess.
The City Council recessed at 7:28 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:31 p.m.
Following the recess and further discussion, Mayor
Sherwood upheld City Attorney Wiltse's and City Clerk
McAllister's determination that a vote was taken at the
Special Meeting of the City Council on February 14, 1996,
regarding the City Manager's contract.
Upon roll call on the motion to reconsider, the vote was:
AYES: 2- Christiansen, Elstner
NAYS: 3- Beauvais, Higgason, Curley
PRESENT:2- Sarlo, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 1- Arredia
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to approve
minutes of Special Meeting of the City Council held
February 14, 1996, as published. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Higgason, Curley
NAYS: 2- Sarlo, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 1- Arredia
Motion declared carried.
MINUTES: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
Consent minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held
Agenda February 14, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
February 20, 1996, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
SANITARIAN Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
TECHNICIAN recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
& SR. CIV. 15, 1996, to approve new position classifications and job
ENGINEER descriptions for: Sanitarian Technician with a salary
POSITIONS: range (95/96) of $28,806 - $38,972; and Senior Civil
Consent Engineer with a salary range (95/96) of $43,662 -
Agenda $59,072; and further recommend to place on First Reading:
Ordinance M -2 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE V
Ordinance "TECHNICIAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP," EFFECTIVE
M - - 96 MAY 1, 1995 TO APRIL 30, 1996, OF SECTION 1- 15 -4(A) OF
Ordinance THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
M - - 96 POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN, TO ADD
THERETO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION OF "SANITARIAN
TECHNICIAN," AND
Ordinance M -9 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE IV
"SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP," EFFECTIVE FROM
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 OF "SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER" AND
AMENDING SCHEDULE V -A "NON- UNIONIZED PERSONNEL,"
EFFECTIVE FROM 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
POSITIONS
(Cont'd.)
AGREEMENT/
TRANSIT
SHELTERS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -10 -96
1996 FUNDING/
SOCIAL SERV.
AGENCIES -
ORGANIZA.:
Consent
Agenda
AMEND LIO.
LICENSE
REOUIRE.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -8 -96
ZONING CASE
96 -01 -SU
800 E.
ELMHURST:
Consent
Agenda
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Rainbow Hospice
Shelter, Inc.
Des Plaines Youth Club
Self -Help Food Closet
The Salvation Army
Fighting Back /District #214
Maine Center Mental Health
The Harbour, Inc.
N.W. Suburban Day Care
Special People, Inc.
The Volunteer Center
The Center for Concern
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PLAN, TO DELETE THEREFROM THE POSITION OF "SENIOR CIVIL
ENGINEER."
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
15, 1996, that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute agreement with Illinois Convenience & Safety
Corporation (IC &SC), 6624 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago,
IL 60634, for the installation of transit shelters within
the City and upon the City right -of -way; type of shelters
to be approved by the City; location of shelters to be
on thru- streets and non - residential streets only, unless
preapproved by the City; IC &SC to maintain, clean and
service shelters, and provide liability insurance; IC &SC
to pay the City 10% of advertising revenues; and term of
agreement to be for ten (10) years from date of approval;
and further recommend to adopt 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). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
20, 1996, re funding of social service agencies -
organizations for 1996 for a total of $60,000, as
follows:
- $ 2,900
- $ 4,000
- $ 7,000
- $ 1,600
$ 7,500
- $ 1,500
- $ 5,000
- $ 3,000
- $17,000
- $ 3,000
- $ 1,000
- $ 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 as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
20, 1996, to approve 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 the establishment was initially
licensed; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M -8 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5-34 -
6(C) AND 5- 34 -21(A) OF CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS,"
TITLE V, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
20, 1996, 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;
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800 E. approve variations to permit a 1' setback along the west
ELMHURST property line; permit a 16.5' aisle adjacent to the three
(Cont'd.) (3) parking spaces along the south side of the building;
permit a fence to..be erected approximately 1' off the
Ordinance property line and run from the southwest corner of the
Z -4 -96 parcel to the southwest corner of the building
(approximately 50'); and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z -4 -96, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND VARIATIONS PURSUANT TO ARTICLES
4, 8, 9 AND 10 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GASOLINE
SERVICE STATION AND CAR WASH IN C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 800 SOUTH
ELMHURST ROAD (96- 01 -SU). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AMEND 6b Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
EXEMPTION/ Staff recommendation to amend request for Cook County
1000 E. Real Estate Classification 6b Exemption to Certified Tool
N.W. HWY.: & Manufacturing Corporation, to purchase and improve
Consent property located at 1000 E. Northwest Highway, approved
Agenda under Resolution R -24 -95 on April 17, 1995, to indicate
a name change from Certified Tool & Manufacturing
Resolution Corporation to Shiozaki Corporation; all other provisions
R -20 -96 of Resolution R -24 -95 shall remain in full force and
effect; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R -20-
96, A RESOLUTION INDICATING MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF A COOK
COUNTY REAL ESTATE CLASS 6b PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TO
SHIOZAKI CORPORATION, FOR THE LAND PURCHASE AND BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION FOR CERTIFIED TOOL & MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION, AT 1000 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
SOIL8 & Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
MATERIALS Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Soils &
TESTING: Materials Consultants, 8 W. College Drive, Arlington
Consent Heights, IL 60005, to perform soils and materials testing
Agenda for 1996 Street Reconstruction Improvements, 1996 Street
Resurfacing, 1996 Streetscape Improvements, Devon -River
Water System Improvements and 50/50 Sidewalk and Curb
Replacement programs, in the amount of $62,301 /Motor Fuel
Tax Fund ($50,000), Water Fund ($6,150) and TIF Fund
($6,151). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
LIGHTBARS- Staff recommendation to award bid for Emergency Vehicles
SIRENS- Lightbars- Sirens - Public Address and Switching Systems,
P.A. SYS: to the lowest bidder, Lund Industries, Inc., 303 Messner
Consent Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090, in the net bid amount of
Agenda $16,250, less trade -in allowance of $1,000, for a total
bid amount of $15,250 /Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
MOBILE Staff recommendation to award bid for Two (2) Spectra A -9
RADIOS: Mobile Radios with Appurtenances to the lowest bidder,
Consent VHF Communications, 960 Rand Road, Des Plaines, in the
Agenda total bid amount of $5,209.38 /Budgeted Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
PATIENT Staff recommendation to award bid for Three (3) Ferno-
CHAIR Washington Model 28 Patient Chair Cots to the lowest
COTS: bidder, Armstrong Medical Supply, 575 Knightsbridge
Consent Parkway, P.O. Box 700, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, in the
Agenda total bid amount of $5,478 /Budgeted Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
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BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
BLAZER Staff recommendation and award bid for One (1) Four -Wheel
VEHICLE: Drive Blazer or Equal, to the lowest bidder to meet
Consent specifications, Hoskins Chevrolet, 175 N. Arlington
Agenda Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, in the total
bid amount of $22,175/1996 CERF Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
SUBURBAN Staff recommendation and award bid for One (1) 1996 GMC
VEHICLE: Suburban, to the lowest bidder to meet specifications,
Consent Hoskins Chevrolet, 175 N. Arlington Heights Road, Elk
Agenda Grove Village, IL 60007, in the total bid amount of
$31,700/1996 CERF Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
STUMP Staff recommendation and award bid for One (1) New 1996
CUTTER: Trailer- Mounted Stump Cutter, to the lowest bidder,
Consent Alexander Equipment Company, 1054 N. DuPage Avenue,
Agenda Lombard, IL 60148, in the bid amount of $11,590 (includes
trade -in) for a Carlton 7500, plus two (2) upgrades (a
25' remote control and torsional suspension) in the
amount of $1,850, for a total bid award of $13,440/1996
CERF Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Director of Public Works Shirley stated that in further
DUMP review of the bid from the low bidder, Community Pontiac
TRUCKS: GMC Truck, it was discovered that the cost of a spare
tire for each of the five (5) vehicles was omitted, which
was a requirement of the bid. Each tire cost $311, for
a total of $1,555. Even with this additional amount,
Community Pontiac GMC Truck is still the lowest bidder.
Director Shirley recommended that the bid irregularity
be waived and the bid be awarded to Community Pontiac GMC
Truck for the new total amount of $134,431.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Curley, to concur with
Staff recommendation that bid irregularity be waived to
permit the addition of five (5) spare tires at a cost of
$311 each for a total of $1,555, and that it would be in
the best interest of the City to award bid for Five (5)
One -Ton Heavy Duty Four -Wheel Drive Dump Trucks with
Mounted Plows, one unit only with Salt Spreader, to the
lowest bidder, Community Pontiac GMC Truck, 5900 W. 159th
Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452, for the bid amount of
$132,876 plus the additional cost for five (5) spare
tires of $1,555, for a total amount of $134,431. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Arredia
Motion declared carried.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
1 2 -TON Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) 1/2 -Ton
PICKUP Four -Wheel Drive Pickup Truck with Mounted Plow, to the
TRUCK: lowest bidder to meet specifications, Bob Fish Pontiac/
Consent Cadillac GMC, 5566 Hwy P, West Bend, WI 53095, in the
Agenda total bid amount of $21,651/1996 CERF Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
3 4 -TON Staff recommendation to award bid for Six (6) 1996 3/4-
PICKUP Ton Heavy Duty Four -Wheel Drive Pickup Trucks with
TRUCKS: Mounted Plows, to the lowest bidder, Bob Fish Pontiac/
Consent Cadillac GMC, 5566 Hwy P, West Bend, WI 53095, in the
Agenda total bid amount of $135,189/1996 CERF Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
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ADVERTISE 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) Engineering Drawing Copier
Agenda for the Engineering Department, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Thursday, March 21, 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 1996 50 -50 Sidewalk and Curb
Replacement Contract, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday,
March 21, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
REAPPOINT.: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to consider
Consent Mayoral appointments of Lisa Golden, James Schroeder and
Agenda Cornelio C. Morales to the Des Plaines Human Services
Advisory Commission. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda (final action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on March 18, 1996).
Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
FORTUNE- Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
TELLING & recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
TATTOOING: approve proposed ordinance banning Fortunetelling,
Seances and the like from doing business in Des Plaines
except those already licensed establishments which would
be grandfathered in, and Ordinance M -10 -96 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening; and further recommend to
approve proposed ordinance completely banning Tattoo
Parlors from doing business in Des Plaines, and Ordinance
M -11 -96 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
WARRANT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
REGISTER: Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of March 4, 1996 Warrant Register in the amount
of $2,023,154.76; and Resolution R-21-96 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
ROSEMONT- Mayor Sherwood briefly reviewed the packet from West
CALUMET CITY Central Municipal Conference regarding the Rosemont
REVENUE Revenue Sharing Program; Calumet City is presenting a
SHARING similar program.
PROGRAM:
The City Council had previously voted (November 6, 1995)
against the Northwest Municipal Conference's
participation in the Rosemont Gaming Tax Revenue Sharing
Program and, if the opportunity presented itself, the
Mayor would advise the Conference that the City Council
believes the revenue sharing formula to be unfair and
those municipalities most adversely affected by the
gaming facility should receive a substantially larger
share; and, additionally, the City Council believes that
before any additional licenses are issued, there should
be a State -wide referendum as to whether the people want
gambling in Illinois.
Mayor Sherwood stated that since that time there has been
a change in the Rosemont program from that which was
originally discussed. There is now a termination date
for the program. If a municipality chooses to
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ROSEMONT participate before April 30, 1996, the municipality
(Cont'd.) automatically becomes a participant in the program. If
the municipality takes action after April 30, 1996, 75%
of the towns enrolled in the program as of that date must
approve participation.
Another factor to be considered is that if the City
elected to participate, we would be expected to support
by resolutions, letters, phone calls or personal
contacts, the necessary administrative action by the
Illinois Gaming Board to license a casino operation in
Rosemont.
A lengthy discussion followed in which the aldermen
expressed their displeasure with this proposed program
and their unwillingness to participate, especially since
the voters overwhelming voted against casino gaming in
Des Plaines in 1994.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council and thanked the Mayor and aldermen for their
opposition to this proposed program and their past vote
against casino gaming; he urged the City to send a letter
to Governor Edgar asking for a State -wide referendum on
whether there should be gambling in Illinois; let the
people decide.
Alderman Beauvais cautioned the aldermen to explore all
possible options before we turn this money down; we will
need it for additional police and fire services, road
repairs, etc., if this license is granted; we should meet
with Mayor Don Stephens of Rosemont to see if something
can be worked out; Alderman Beauvais stated that she
would meet with Mayor Stephens herself, if necessary.
Alderman Chiropolos stated that he totally disagrees with
Alderman Beauvais; it is not our place to go to see Mayor
Stephens; we would be the one most impacted by this
casino - -he should come to us; we should not go "hat in
hand."
Ms. Carole Tierney, 10 W. Dover Drive, addressed the City
Council stating that by not participating the City would
be morally correct, but fiscally incorrect; we can't
afford to miss this revenue; we will need it to repair
the damage that will be done to our community; we should
participate but with limited support.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating his opposition to the City's
participation in this program; anytime you have gambling,
the Mafia will come in; we should have a State -wide
referendum on this matter.
Mr. Harry Eisfeldt, 641 S. 6th Avenue, addressed the City
Council in opposition to this revenue sharing program.
Mr. Clay Mott, 659 S. Des Plaines /River Road, addressed
the City Council stating he was part of the original
petition drive against casino gaming in Des Plaines; his
church is against it also and the City should continued
to oppose gambling.
Alderman Curley expressed his displeasure with the
Northwest Municipal Conference for not including in their
letter the negative downside of gambling; he will be
looking very closely at their funding at budget time.
Alderman Christiansen stated his objection to the Cook
County Board giving land to Rosemont for the casino site
and suggested a letter be sent stating this objection.
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ROSEMONT Alderman Sarlo questioned why Forest Preserve land within
(Cont'd.) corporate Des Plaines in the area of Higgins Road and the
Tollway is being developed by Rosemont; Mayor Sherwood
stated that he would look into the matter.
Several aldermen suggested that letters or resolutions
be sent to all members of the Northwest Municipal
Conference stating the City's decision to not participate
in this Revenue Sharing Program and the reasons.
Moved by Curley, seconded by Chiropolos, to recommend to
the City Council that the City not participate in the
Rosemont Revenue Sharing Program and letters or
resolutions be sent as follows:
West Central Municipal Conference stating the City's
opposition to the Rosemont Revenue Sharing Program;
Governor Edgar stating the City's opposition to issuance
of a casino license to Rosemont and urging that there be
a State -wide referendum on expansion of casino gaming in
Illinois;
All members of the Northwest Municipal Conference stating
the City's decision to not participate in this revenue
sharing program and the reasons;
Northwest Municipal Conference stating the City's strong
objection to their lobbying for a community not in their
service area ;. and
Cook County Board of Commissioners expressing the City's
strong opposition to their selling Forest Preserve land
to Rosemont for a casino site.
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on March 18, 1996.
Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
CONCESSION Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to amend
STAND LEASE/ current lease with Community Cab Company, 1501 Miner
TRANSIT Street (dated February 1, 1992) for the operation of the
CENTER: concession stand within the Transit Center, to permit
Community Cab Company to sublease the concession stand
Matter area to Ms. Linda Harty, 44 Park Lane, Park Ridge, IL
Held on 60068, who will be required to secure all necessary
2/20/96 licenses, inspections and permits; term of sublease to
expire January 31, 1997 with the understanding that the
sublease would not be automatically renewed until Des
Plaines -based not - for - profit organizations have an
opportunity to bid on this space.
Mayor Sherwood called for a five (5) minute recess.
The City Council recessed at 8:58 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:04 p.m.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to suspend
the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Mr. Tim Vana, a representative from Community Cab
Company, addressed the City Council stating that a not -
for- profit organization did try to run the concession
stand a few years ago, but within four (4) months the
business had failed.
Mayor Sherwood asked Ms. Linda Harty if the condition on
the renewal would change her position and withdrawn her
interest in this business; would she like two weeks to
think about it.
CONCESSION
STAND
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R -21 -96
FORTUNE -
TELLING:
Ordinance
M -10 -96
TATTOOING:
Ordinance
M -11 -96
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Ms. Linda Harty addressed the City Council stating that
is a difficult question to answer; yes, she would have
some concerns.
Alderman Beauvais suggested that the lease
Community Cab Company be extended to January
and Ms. Harty be assigned the sublease until
also.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Curley, to
substitute motion that this matter be postponed
next City Council meeting on March 18, 1996.
Mr. Tim Vana stated that he would concur with
extension, subject to the official approval of
Cab Company.
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with the
31, 1998,
that date
adopt a
until the
the lease
Community
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Curley, to adopt a
substitute motion that the current lease with Community
Cab Company be extended to January 31, 1998, under the
present terms, and permit Community Cab Company to
sublease the concession stand area to Ms. Linda Harty,
44 Park Lane, Park Ridge, IL 60068, who will be required
to secure all necessary licenses, inspections and
permits; term of sublease to expire January 31, 1998; and
Staff be authorized to prepare, and Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute, necessary documents. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos,
NAYS: 2- Christiansen, Elstner
ABSENT: 1- Arredia
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur .
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 21 -96, 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:
$2,023,154.76. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Arredia
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed ordinance banning Fortunetelling, Seances and
the like from doing business in Des Plaines except those
already licensed establishments, which would be
grandfathered in; and place on First Reading Ordinance
M- 10 -96. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 10 -96, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE VI "POLICE REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 20
"FORTUNETELLING, SEANCES AND THE LIKE." Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Arredia
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed ordinance completely banning Tattoo Parlors from
doing business in Des Plaines; and place on First Reading
Ordinance M- 11 -96. Motion declared. carried.
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TATTOOING Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to advance to
(Cont'd.) Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 11 -96, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE VI "POLICE REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 21
"TATTOOING." Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Arredia
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK
City Council Members
City of Des Plaines and
Ms. Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE
City Clerk
City of Des Plaines
Dear City Council Members:
February 22, 1996
It is unfortunate that circumstances beyond my control have
prevented me from attending the March 4th, 1996, City Council
meeting in person. Please accept my apology in advance for
any inconvenience that my absence has caused the council.
I have asked Donna McAllister (City Clerk), to deliver the
following message in my absence. This letter is meant to be
an expression of my opinion, relative to our recent decision
to accept without change, the current City Manger's contract.
As you all know, I was not comfortable with ... nor did I
consider that the obligations contained within the current
contract served the best interest of our city. Especially,
the eighteen (18) month severance pay arrangement.
I have discussed this matter with both Mr. Douthwaite and
Mayor Sherwood and in fairness to both, I can understand why
this might not have been the right time to discuss changes in
the current contract. However, I feel that it is important
that re- negotiation for change occurs in the near future.
It is also very important that the opinions expressed in this
letter are not perceived as any personal dissatisfaction with
Mr. Douthwaite's performance. illy only concern is whether or
not the obligations contained within the current contract
could be improved upon.
With that said, it is my wish that my concerns relative to
contract obligations, become part of the City's official
record.
Yours Truly,
eJ
hony (Tony) Arredia
Alderman 8th Ward
City Of Des Plaines