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05/06/1996275. 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, MAY 6, 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 7:05 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, May 6, 1996. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia. Alderman Christiansen was absent. Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant City Manager Carter, Director of Economic Development Klaus, Director of Finance & Administration Peters, Police Chief Sturlini, Deputy Fire Chief Pratt, Public Works Director Shirley, Community Development Director D'Onofrio, City Engineer Oakley, Human Resources and Services Director Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: PRESENTATION: PUBLIC HEARING/ WILLE ROAD ANNEXATION: DISCUSSION: The opening prayer was given by Reverend John P. Smyth, Maryville Academy, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Sherwood read a proclamation of appreciation to Father John P. Smyth and Maryville Academy for their outstanding contributions to our community and mankind. Alderman Chiropolos presented the proclamation plaque to Father Smyth and gave his personal words of congratulations. Father Smyth expressed his appreciation and thanked the City for their support which greatly assists his efforts. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, MAY 6, 1996 Mayor Sherwood called the Public Hearing to order at 7:14 p.m. the Public Hearing was held pursuant to legal notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the proposed annexation of unincorporated property located in Elk Grove Township on Wille Road. Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City Council asking who is going to pay for the infrastructure; is there a 6b tax break in the future for this property; is there any contaminated /hazardous material there and, if so, the City should not have to remove it at taxpayers' expense; we don't need this property. Mayor Sherwood suggested Mr. Flynn give City Manager Douthwaite a list of his questions and concerns for him to research. An attorney for one of the property owners addressed the City Council questioning whether his client's property would be affected; concerned about the cost of utilities; would like to negotiate a pre- annexation agreement. An attorney for another property owner addressed the City Council stating that if the annexation goes through, his client would be out of business within five years because of the City's zoning restrictions; would like the City to postpone action until his client has an opportunity to meet with City officials to work out a pre- annexation agreement. WILLE ROAD (Cont'd..) PAGE TWO Mr. Anthony Greco, major property owner in the proposed area to be annexed, addressed the City Council expressing his opposition to this action; utilities would be very expensive for him to bring to his property; is happy the way it is. Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson, addressed the City Council and explained the County zoning process. Alderman Curley asked whether the property owners could meet with the City to work out some kind of agreement; City Manager Douthwaite explained that because this is an involuntary annexation, no pre- annexation agreement is required. A resident addressed the City Council asking that the City find out what is under the ground before it goes any further with the annexation. Public Hearing adjourned at 7:48 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:49 p.m. 276. 5/6/96 EXPENSES At the request of Mayor Sherwood, City Attorney Wiltse OF ELECTED reviewed his contacts with the State's Attorney's office OFFICIALS: regarding a resident's inquiry regarding the necessity of elected officials providing documentation for their expenses. The State's Attorney's office indicated their satisfaction with the information that Mr. Wiltse provided to them and told him that they would not even bother to open a file on this matter; many communities allow non - voucher expenditures. Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to suspend the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion declared carried. Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating that regardless of what other communities do, he would like to know how his tax dollars are being used; he called Sunnyvale, California, and was told that they require documentation for expenses; would like to see the City Code changed to require documentation for all expenses of elected officials; a citizen has a right to know. CONSENT Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, requested that Items AGENDA: 4 and 4a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Elstner and resident Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, requested that Item 14 be removed. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Beauvais, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 4a and 14. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and requests are approved; Ordinances M- 13 -96, M- 16 -96, Z -5- 96, Z -6 -96 and Z -7 -96 are adopted; and Ordinance Z -8 -96 is 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 15, 1996, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. MINUTES (Cont'd.) FACE BRICK VARIATION/ 2260 WEBSTER: Consent Agenda Ordinance Z -8 -96 UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT/ COMMONWEAL. EDISON: Resolution R -30 -96 FINAL PLAT/ BORONSKI'S RESUBDIV. 627 HOWARD: Consent Agenda FENCE VARIATION/ 115 N. WOLF: Consent Agenda PAGE THREE 277. 5/6/96 Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held April 15, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with recommendation of Architectural Commission to grant request for variation to Section 503.1.1 of the Building Code to allow for a new residence to be constructed using wood siding instead of face brick, as required, on property located at 2260 Webster Lane; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z -8 -96, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 503.1.1 OF THE DES PLAINES BUILDING CODE, TO PERMIT CEDAR SIDING INSTEAD OF FACE BRICK FOR THE BUILDING AT 2260 WEBSTER LANE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City Council questioning whether this matter had ever been discussed in committee; is this the first time it has appeared. City Manager Douthwaite stated that this matter is part of the Capital Improvements Program and was discussed last fall when that program was approved; it was also discussed during the budget hearings and now it is before the City Council for their approval to spend the actual dollars. Mr. Flynn asked whether this project is for the benefit of River Development, Inc. Mr. Douthwaite said no, it is to hide the utilities for the beautification of downtown. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor be authorized to execute Customer Work Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for relocation of overhead utilities to an underground location along Des Plaines /River Road from Pearson Street to Miner Street, as part of the Triangle redevelopment, at a cost of $149, 919. 19 /TIF Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 30 -96, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A "CUSTOMER WORK AGREEMENT" WITH COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY, FOR THE MODIFICATION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE AT W/S RIVER ROAD AND N/S MINER STREET IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff to approve final Plat of Resubdivision for Boronski's Resubdivision, located at 627 Howard Avenue; and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for variation to Section 6 -7 -1 of the City Code to permit construction of a 6' high, 50% open, white vinyl fence; 1' from the property line abutting the alley to the south, on property located at 115 N. Wolf Road (code requires that fences constructed adjacent to alley rights -of -way open to automobile traffic be set back 5' from the property line). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. FENCE VARIATION/ 10 W. KATHLEEN: Consent Agenda AMEND 1995- 1999 HOUSING & CD PLAN/ CDBG: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ SEWER JET MACHINE: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ OFF. FURN. & COMPUTER: Consent Agenda PURCHASE OF POLICE MOBILE TERMINALS: Consent Agenda ADVERTISING FOR BIDS: Consent Agenda APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINT.: PAGE FOUR 278. 5/6/96 Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for variation to Section 6 -7 -1 of the City Code to permit construction of 6' high, cedar, 100% solid, privacy fence to completely enclose rear yard, and front yard abutting Mt. Prospect Road, on property located at 10 W. Kathleen Drive (code requires front yard fences to not exceed 3 -1/2' in height and be at least 50% open). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend City's 1995 -1999 Housing and Community Development Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds (approved August 7, 1995 - Resolution R- 44 -95) to permit rehabilitation and remodeling of a small residential care home for mentally and physically disabled men operated by Avenues to Independence, Inc. (formerly Northwest Suburban Aid to the Retarded), to be located at 170 Cambridge Road. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) New Self - Propelled Easement Sewer Jet Machine with Trailer to the lowest bidder, Sewer Equipment Company of America, 1148 Depot Street, Glenview, IL 60025, in the bid amount of $15,661, plus one (1) option to the unit of an articulating hose reel - $1, 281, for a total amount with option of $16,942 /Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for purchase of Office Furniture and Computer /Office Accessories for Police Department to the lowest bidder to meet specifications, B.T. Office Products, 700 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610, in the total bid amount of $13,763.99 /Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve purchase of Ten (10) Motorola 9100 -T Mobile Data Terminals (A.L.E.R.T.S.) for Police Department, from Motorola, Inc., 1309 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196, in the total amount of $51,945 (1995 State Contract price) /Budgeted Funds. 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 Waterproofing of Basement at Fire Station #2, 1313 Oakton Street, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 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 One (1) New 1996 Trailer Mounted Vac Leaf Loader, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, that these appointments /reappointments be discussed in Executive Session at the end of the meeting. Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the City Council stating that he is concerned about one of the appointments to the Economic Development Commission; feels this would be a conflict of interest; this individual would benefit from this appointment. APPOINTMENTS (Cont'd.) ORDINANCE M -13 -96 DECREASE CLASS A LIO. LIC.: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE M -16 -96 1995 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIA.: ORDINANCE Z -5 -96 SPEC. USE & MAP AMEND./ 1185 -1229 GOLF ROAD.: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE Z -6 -96 AMEND. TO SPEC. USE/ 800 W. OAKTON: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE Z -7 -96 710 S. KENILWORTH: Consent Agenda RESOLUTION R -35 -96 OPPOSING APPROVAL BY SCHOOL DIST. 62 OF YEAR - AROUND SCHOOL OF CHOICE: PAGE FIVE Motion declared carried. 279. 5/6/96 Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt 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 (Booeymongers, 1504 Miner Street). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt Ordinance M- 16 -96, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION 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. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt 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. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt 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 STREET (96- 08 -SU). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt 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 as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolution R- 35 -96, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OPPOSING THE APPROVAL OF A YEAR - ROUND SCHOOL OF CHOICE BY THE DES PLAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 62 BOARD. Alderman Curley stated that he applauds the people who are here this evening, but feels this is not our business and we should not approve this resolution. Alderman Beauvais stated that the City has been formally petitioned by citizens of Des Plaines; she supports this resolution. Alderman Arredia stated his support of this resolution. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to suspend the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion declared carried. Mr. Eric Suevel, 1369 Dennis Place, addressed the City Council stating that this program would cost too much, property values would decrease; many communities have found it to be not successful and have dropped the program. PAGE SIX 280. 5/6/96 R -35 -96 Ms. Jane Markowski, 1021 Prairie Avenue, addressed the (Cont'd.) City Council stating this program would do great harm to our community. Ms. Verna Strickland, 2882 Scott Street, addressed the City Council stating the residents have not received cooperation from School District 62. Mr. Ron Golland, 1305 Dennis Place, addressed the City Council questioning how they will set the curriculum for this program. Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the City Council stating the school district should get back to basic education; City should not be involved. Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that he understands the parents' concern and he applauds them for getting involved, but the City getting involved in another governing entity would set a dangerous precedent. Ms. Sue Krill, 525 Rose Avenue, addressed the City Council stating that they would not be here tonight if cooperation had been given to them by the school district. Mr. Mark Wagner, an Algonquin Road resident, addressed the City Council stating that they tried to petition the school board but they wouldn't listen; they are turning to the City for help; this is important to the City. Mr. Paul Allen, 525 Webford Avenue, addressed the City Council stating that they have been told they don't know what is good for their kids. Alderman Elstner stated that he had contacted several residents in his Ward and found that they are very unhappy with this program; he will support this resolution. Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was: AYES: 6- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 1- Curley ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. Mayor Sherwood read a statement for the record in strong opposition to this resolution (attached). Mayor Sherwood declared a five minute recess. Council recessed at 9:28 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:36 p.m. Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now resolved into a Committee of the Whole EXTENSION Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City OF 9 -1 -1 Council questioning why the City does not belong to the AGREEMENT/ Northwest Central Dispatch System; we could save a lot PARK RIDGE: of money. City Manager Douthwaite stated that if we did that, we would have to dispose of our equipment and we would also lose control. PAGE SEVEN 281. 5/6/96 9 - - Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff (Cont'd.) recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute five -year Public Safety Communications Service Agreement with the City of Park Ridge for the continuation of an intergovernmental agreement with respect to 9 -1 -1 emergency telephone answering services, Police and Fire Dispatch and Communications; yearly contribution by Park Ridge to be approximately $500,000, which is an amount equal to its proportionate share of the communication center's call load; contribution amount to be recalculated each year based on the prior year's call load; and further recommend that Resolution R -32 -96 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. PARKING Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff ENFORCEMENT recommendation and recommend to the City Council that AGREEMENT/ Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Agreement 2661, 2665 & for Enforcement of Illinois Vehicle Code and Municipal 2675 8. Ordinances on Private Property for 2661, 2665 and 2675 MANNHEIM: S. Mannheim Road; and further recommend that Resolution R -34 -96 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Sarlo, Vice Chair WARRANT Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City REGISTER: Council stating that in his review of the Warrant Register there is wasteful spending; he would like to receive the Warrant at least two weeks in advance of the meeting so his questions can be answered at the appropriate meeting. Alderman Beauvais suggested that Mr. Flynn contact the chairman of the Finance & Administration Committee, Alderman Christiansen, for answers to his specific questions. Mr. Flynn stated that he would do that. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of May 6, 1996 Warrant Register in the amount of $2,327,840.20; and Resolution R -33 -96 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair ANNEXATION/ Economic Development Director Klaus reviewed his memo of WILLE ROAD: April 22, 1995, regarding the City's interest in annexing 46 acres on the south side of Wille Road between Mt. Prospect Road and Elmhurst Road; this could be done by simple passage of an ordinance, which is permitted under State Statutes because this tract of land is less than 60 acres and surrounded on four sides by the City. The attorneys for two of the property owners addressed the City Council stating that their clients did not receive sufficient notification and they would like to negotiate a pre- annexation agreement. They are very concerned about the City's zoning requirements should the annexation be approved; they feel very threatened. City Manager Douthwaite stated that this is an involuntary annexation and the City is not required to negotiate such an agreement, but he would be willing to meet with the various property owners to discuss their concerns. WILLE ROAD (Cont'd.) PURCHASE OF WATER METERS: REOUEST FOR WAIVER CONDITION OF TAXIS: EXTENSION OF 9 -1 -1 AGREEMENT/ PARK RIDGE: Resolution R -32 -96 PAGE EIGHT 282. 5/6/96 Moved by Arredia, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of annexation of 46 acres on the south side of Wille Road between Mt. Prospect Road and Elmhurst Road; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance A -1 -96 at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Elstner, Chair Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that City purchase water meters from Badger Meters, Inc., 4545 W. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53225, on an "as needed" basis throughout the year at a cost not to exceed $40,000 /Budgeted Funds, and usual bid procedures be waived because Badger Meter, Inc. has provided meters to the City since 1977 and approximately 85% of City meters are Badgers. Motion declared carried (final action under Consent Agenda on May 20, 1996). LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair Representatives from Community Cab Company and American Taxi addressed the City Council requesting waiver from City's requirement that taxis be not more than three years old; this would be cost prohibitive for them; they would rather have periodic safety /appearance inspections. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Arredia, to recommend to the City Council that Staff research whether the age requirement for taxis should be eliminated in favor of comprehensive safety /appearance inspections, and prepare a recommendation for the City Council's consideration within 60 days. Motion declared carried. Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the City Council back in session. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute five -year Public Safety Communications Service Agreement with the City of Park Ridge for the continuation of an intergovernmental agreement with respect to 9 -1 -1 emergency telephone answering services, Police and Fire Dispatch and Communications; yearly contribution by Park Ridge to be approximately $500,000, which is an amount equal to its proportionate share of the communication center's call load; contribution amount to be recalculated each year based on the prior year's call load; and adopt Resolution R- 32 -96, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A "PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE AGREEMENT" WITH THE CITY OF PARK RIDGE, FOR THE CONTINUATION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT EMERGENCY TELEPHONE ANSWERING DISPATCH AND COMMUNICATIONS. was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. WITH RESPECT TO 9 -1 -1 SERVICES, POLICE AND FIRE Upon roll call, the vote PARKING ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT/ 2661, 2665 & 2675 8. MANNHEIM: Resolution R -34 -96 WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R -33 -96 ANNEXATION/ WILLE ROAD: Ordinance A -1 -96 REOUEST FOR WAIVER/ CONDITION OF TAXIS: STREET LIGHT/ OAKTON & FAIRMONT CT.: FACE BRICK VARIATION/ 2260 WEBSTER: Ordinance Z -8 -96 PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK: EXECUTIVE SESSION: PAGE NINE 283. 5/6/96 Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Agreement for Enforcement of Illinois Vehicle Code and Municipal Ordinances on Private Property for 2661, 2665 and 2675 S. Mannheim Road; and adopt Resolution R- 34 -96, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE AND MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R- 33 -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: $2,327,840.20. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve annexation of 46 acres on the south side of Wille Road between Mt. Prospect Road and Elmhurst Road; and place on First Reading Ordinance A -1 -96, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried (final action on this matter under Unfinished Business on May 20, 1996). Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff research whether the age requirement for taxis should be eliminated in favor of comprehensive safety /appearance inspections, and prepare a recommendation for the City Council's consideration within 60 days. Motion declared carried. Mayor Sherwood referred citizens petition received by the City Clerk on April 22, 1996, requesting street light at the intersection of Oakton Street and Fairmont Court, to the Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC) for review and report back to the City Council. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z -8 -96, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 503.1.1 OF THE DES PLAINES BUILDING CODE, TO PERMIT CEDAR SIDING INSTEAD OF FACE BRICK FOR THE BUILDING AT 2260 WEBSTER LANE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, that Mayor Sherwood proclaim the week of May 6 -12, 1996, as Public Service Recognition Week. Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Arredia, to go into Executive Session to discuss appointment of a City official. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. 1 1 EXEC. SESS. (Cont'd.) PAGE TEN Council recessed at 10:54 p.m. Council reconvened at 11:30 p.m. 284. 5/6/96 Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia. APPOINTMENTS/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Curley, to consider REAPPOINT.: Mayoral appointments /reappointments as follows: DES PLAINES CABLE COMMISSION - Reappointments Paul Giardini, Herb Braden, William Mitchell DES PLAINES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Reappointment - Barry Collins Appointments - Claude Cliborne (replacing James Carroll), George Bilek (replacing Salvatore Peri) Motion declared carried (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on May 20, 1996). ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Arredia, seconded by Beauvais, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:34 p.m. APPROVED BY ME THIS ;a DAY OF Ted Sherwood, MAYOR Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK READ BY MAYOR SHERWOOD TO CITY COUNCIL, MAY 6, 1996 A year or so ago, I said that I would vote on every important issue because I felt the residents had a right to know my opinion. I feel obligated, "Coun cil. 'therefore, to comment on the resolution which has just been passed by your I have no idea of the merits of the plan proposed by the School Board of Elementary District #62. I am not qualified to judge...I don't pretend to be qualified to judge. I do feel very strongly that the parents of children in District #62 schools have every right to make their feelings known and to protest those decisions of the School Board which they consider to be wrong. If I were a parent of children in those schools, and I felt that a poor decision had been made, I would probably be carrying the largest placard in town. Again...I have no problem with the protests of the parents. I do have a problem, however, with someone who calls me and accuses me of molesting her children. That's right...I received exactly that kind of call last week. Her reasoning was that her children, because of my inaction, would be bussed and undoubtedly be molested in the process. I, therefore, along with Dr. Bob Willis and Dan. Fletcher, School Board President, would be charged by her with child molestation. . I do not agree with the action of the City Council in adopting Alderman Chiropolos' resolution. I do not believe that the City Council should involve itself in the administration of any school district. Accordingly, therefore, I wish to vote against the resolution and I hope those who disagree with me will recognize my privilege and right to vote my conscience as I recognize their privileges.