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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY,
APRIL 15, 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 7:04 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday,
April 15, 1996.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, Acting City Manager and
Director of Finance & Administration Peters, Police Chief Sturlini, Fire
Chief Farinella, Public Works Director Shirley, Building Official
Duchesne, Emergency Communications Director Ornberg, City Engineer
Oakley, Human Resources and Services Director Merriman, and City Attorney
Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and
requests are approved; Ordinance T -6 -96 is adopted; and
Ordinances M- 13 -96, M- 14 -96, M- 15 -96, Z -5 -96 and Z -6 -96
are placed on First Reading.
MINUTES: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
Consent minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held April
Agenda 1, 1996, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
SPEC. USE & Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
MAP AMEND./ recommendation of Committee of the Whole held April 1,
1185 - 1229 1996, re Zoning Case 96- 05 -SU -A, to grant request for
GOLF ROAD: Special Use to permit the construction of a nursing home
Consent facility on a 2.2 acre parcel at the west end of Redeker
Agenda Road, south of Golf Road, on property located at 1185-
1229 Golf Road, and approve a Map Amendment to rezone the
Ordinance property from M - Restricted Manufacturing to C -2 General
Z - - 96 Commercial, contingent upon approval of Wolfgang's
Resubdivision where nursing home will be located on one
of the three lots; and place on First Reading Ordinance
Z -5 -96, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT,
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 AND SECTION 4.2.2.12 OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW A NURSING HOME
AT 1185 -1229 GOLF ROAD, AND GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT TO
CHANGE THE ZONING FROM M -1 RESTRICTED MANUFACTURING TO
C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AT 1185 -1229 GOLF ROAD (CASE NO.
96- 05- SU -A). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AMEND. TO Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
SPEC. USE/ recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Zoning
800 W. Board of Appeals, re Zoning Case 96- 08 -SU, to grant
OAKTON: request for amendment to Special Use granted under
Consent Ordinance Z- 11 -76, adopted July 6, 1976, to permit
Agenda reconstruction of convenience store and relocation to
east side of property located at 800 W. Oakton Street in
800 W. OAKTON
(Cont'd.)
Ordinance
Z -6 -96
DECREASE
CLASS A
LIO. LIC.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -13 -96
SALE OF
CITY PROP.
BY AUCTION/
N.W.M.C.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -14 -96
SALE OF
CITY PROP.
AT POLICE
AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -15 -96
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T -6 -96
TRAF. RESTR.
WESTMERE AT
DARA JAMES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -14 -96
SALE OF
CITY PROP./
N.W.M.C.:
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C -2 General Commercial District; and place on First
Reading Ordinance Z -6 -96, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL
USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
PORTIONS OF AN EXISTING GASOLINE SERVICE STATION, IN C -2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 800 WEST OAKTON STRET (96- 08 -SU). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Section 5 -34 -18 of the City
Code to reduce number of Class A Liquor Licenses by one
due to closing of Booeymongers, 1504 Miner Street; and
place on First Reading Ordinance M- 13 -96, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 5 -34 -18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DECREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF CLASS A LICENSES BY ONE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to sell by auction through the
Northwest Municipal Conference on Saturday, May 11, 1996,
seven (7) Fire Department vehicles; two (2) Engineering
Department vehicles; and eight (8) Public Works
Department vehicles and pieces of equipment; and place
on First Reading Ordinance M- 14 -96, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to sell surplus equipment from
Public Works Department, Police Department and Library,
at the Police Auction to be held Saturday, May 4, 1996;
and place on First Reading Ordinance M- 15 -96, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
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 Leak Detection Program,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 1996. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Ordinance T -6 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -7 -4
"YIELD RIGHT OF WAY," OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE X OF THE CITY
CODE OF DES PLAINES TO DELETE THEREFROM "WESTMERE ROAD
SHALL YIELD FOR DARA JAMES ROAD," AND AMENDING SECTION
10- 7 -3(B) "TWO WAY STOP STREETS," TO ADD "WESTMERE ROAD
TO STOP FOR DARA JAMES ROAD." Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Beauvais, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 14 -96, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to advance to
M -15 -96 Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 15 -96, AN ORDINANCE
SALE OF AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL
CITY PROP./ PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll
POLICE call, the vote was:
AUCTION: AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
1995 Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
SUPPLEMENTAL Council stating that he has examined the final revenues
APPROPRIA.: and expenditures for 1995 and while the figures appear
to look very good, the City has over -spent many line
items and has raised taxes and fees to build up the
reserve; he found proof of waste and line item
manipulation in every department; he asked why the City
bothers to even make a budget; department heads should
have to come to the City Council to ask for more money
when they go over their budget.
Mr. Richard Ahlman, 314 Columbia Avenue, addressed the
City Council and asked whether the various pension funds
were fully funded. Mr. Peters stated that our funds were
80% funded and this situation is reviewed every year.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve 1995 Supplemental Appropriations in the amount
of $5,888,343; and further recommend that Ordinance M -16-
96 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
REGISTER: Council regarding the documentation for expenses of
elected officials. Alderman Christiansen stated that
this matter did not pertain to the Warrant Register and
it would be heard at another meeting. Mr. Powers asked
when it would be heard. Alderman Christiansen stated
that City Manager Douthwaite would handle that when he
returned from vacation.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of April 15, 1996 Warrant Register in the amount
of $2,222,726.02; and Resolution R -29 -96 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
ZONING CASE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
96 -09 -V recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
710 S. Staff, and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case
KENILWORTH: 96 -09 -V, to permit construction of a 40.64' x 15.5' room
addition which will result in a 33% lot coverage instead
of maximum allowed 30% on property located at 710 S.
Kenilworth Court in R -2 Single - Family Residential
District; and further recommend that Ordinance Z -7 -96 be
placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
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PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Higgason, Chair
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REVIEW BIDS/ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
MAINT. OF recommendation and recommend to the City Council to award
MICRO- bid for Maintenance of Micro - Computer and Computer
COMPUTER: Network Components to the only bidder (two no -bids were
also received), Computers for Business, Inc., 652 N.
Milwaukee Avenue, Prospect Heights, IL 60070, in the
total bid amount of $28,464 for one year of
maintenance /Budgeted Funds from Police Department, Fire
Department and Emergency Communications. Motion declared
carried.
Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
1995 Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
SUPPLEMENTAL with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
APPROPRIA.: 1995 Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of
$5,888,343; and place on First Reading Ordinance M- 16 -96,
Ordinance AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
M -16 -96 OF FUNDS FOR THE CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1995 AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1995. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on May 6, 1996).
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 29 -96, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R -29 -96 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$2,222,726.02. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
96 -09 -V recommendation of Committee of the Whole re Zoning Case
710 8. 96 -09 -V, to permit construction of a 40.64' x 15.5' room
KENILWORTH: addition which will result in a 33% lot coverage instead
of maximum allowed 30% on property located at 710 S.
Ordinance Kenilworth Court in R -2 Single - Family Residential
Z -7 -96 District; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z -7 -96,
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 3.2.4.4 OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 40.64 FOOT BY 15.5 FOOT ROOM ADDITION,
WHICH WILL RESULT IN A 33% LOT COVERAGE INSTEAD OF THE
MAXIMUM 30% ALLOWED FOR 710 SOUTH KENILWORTH COURT (CASE
NO. 96- 09 -V). Motion declared carried (final action on
this matter under Consent Agenda on May 6, 1996).
BID AWARD/ Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
MAINT. OF recommendation of Committee of the Whole to award bid for
MICRO- Maintenance of Micro - Computers and Computer Network
COMPUTER: Components to the only bidder (two no -bids were also
received), Computers for Business, Inc., 652 N. Milwaukee
Avenue, Prospect Heights, IL 60070, in the total bid
amount of $28,464, for one year of maintenance /Budgeted
Funds from Police Department, Fire Department and
Emergency Communications. Upon roll call, the vote was:
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COMPUTERS AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
(Cont'd.) Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
DEMOLITION/ Acting City Manager and Finance & Administration Director
1596 MINER: Peters advised the City Council that the City Clerk will
not be advertising for bids for the 1596 Miner Street
Building Demolition as approved by the City Council on
April 1, 1996; the developer has requested full control
of all demolition on the property; they will obtain three
proposals and the City will be responsible for the lowest
cost proposal; the developer will, at his option, pay any
amount over the lowest proposal received.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to go into
SESSION: Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
PENDING Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, that City Attorney
LITIGATION: be authorized to negotiate a pending litigation matter
as directed in Executive Session. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS I
Ted Sherwood, MAYOR
Council recessed at 8:25 p.m.
Council reconvened at 8:41 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK