09/15/1997MINUTES 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,
SEPTEMBER 15, 1997
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Paul W.
Jung at 7:00 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, September
15, 1997.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith,
Arredia. Alderman Brookman was absent. Alderman Brookman
arrived at 8:55 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager and Fire Chief Farinella,
Director of Finance & Administrative Services Egeberg, Police Chief
Sturlini, City Engineer Oakley, Building Official Molinari, Public Works
Administrative Assistant Tozzo, Assistant City Attorney Gruber, and City
Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Alderman Arredia,
PLEDGE: followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CITIZEN Mr. John Yaccino, 1779 Cora Street, addressed the City
COMMENTS: Council stating that the City "missed the boat" in
appropriating $103,000 for the lobby remodeling; there
are many local qualified businesses that should have been
considered.
CONSENT Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to establish a
AGENDA: Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Item 14 was pulled after the motion was
made and held for further review. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M- 60 -97, M- 61 -97. M-
62-97 and T -8 -97 were adopted; Ordinances M- 63 -97, M -64-
97 and M -65 -97 were placed on First Reading; and
Resolutions R- 46 -97, R- 47 -97, R- 48 -97, R -49 -97 and R -50-
97 were adopted.
EXEC. SESS. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
MINUTES: minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
Consent September 2, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved
Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ENHANCED Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
9 -1 -1 recommendation of Committee of the Whole held September
NETWORK 2, 1997, that the City enter into Enhanced 9 -1 -1 Network
AGREEMENT/ Agreement with Ameritech to service 43,000 access lines
AMERITECH: utilizing the 5 -year pre - payment plan in the amount of
Consent $353,235 /Reserve Funds, effective November 1, 1997 to
Agenda October 31, 2002. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
LIQ. LIC. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
1414 recommendation of Committee of the Whole held September
OAKTON ST.: 2, 1997, to approve change of ownership for Class A
Consent Liquor License for property located at 1414 Oakton
Agenda Street, d /b /a Black Ram Restaurant, contingent upon
verification of fingerprints and confirmation of
corporate change. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
REFINANC.
INDUSTRIAL
BONDS/
2175 E.
TOUHY AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -63 -97
POLICE
DOG:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -64 -97
MILITARY
SERVICE
CREDIT/
IMRF:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -46 -97
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
DELGADO'S
SECOND
RESUBDIV.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -47 -97
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City to act as "Issuer"
in the refinancing of Industrial Bonds in the amount of
$7,130,000 for Comfort Inn O'Hare, 2175 E. Touhy Avenue
(originally issued in part by the City on March 17, 1996
for the acquisition and construction of the "Comfort Inn
Project "); City to receive a service fee of $10,500;
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary
documents; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M- 63 -97. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 63 -97, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF VARIABLE
RATE DEMAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REFUNDING REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 1997 -A (CP PARTNERS, L.L.C. PROJECT) OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN THE
AGGREGATE PRINCIPLE AMOUNT OF $6,775,000 AND TAXABLE
VARIABLE RATE DEMAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 1997 -B (CP PARTNERS, L.L.C. PROJECT) OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN THE
AGGREGATE PRINCIPLE AMOUNT OF $355,000, AND CONFIRMING
THE SALE THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A LOAN AGREEMENT, AN INDENTURE OF TRUST, A REMARKETING
AGREEMENT, A PURCHASE CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS;
AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL
STATEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND RELATED MATTERS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title III, Chapter 1 -
"Police Department," to add two (2) new sections to allow
for a penalty for any person found guilty of killing or
injuring a police dog, with a fine equivalent of the
replacement costs for the dog and training; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M- 64 -97,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 "POLICE DEPARTMENT," OF
TITLE III "DEPARTMENTS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
TO ADD THERETO TWO NEW SECTIONS 3 -1 -5 "TEASING, STRIKING
OR TAMPERING WITH A POLICE DOG PROHIBITED" AND 3 -1 -6
"INJURING OR KILLING A POLICE DOG PROHIBITED." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City adopt the Illinois
Municipal Retirement Fund Credit for Military Service
Program to allow service credit to member employees who
served in the armed forces of the United States for up
to two (2) years of service, prior to their participation
in IMRF; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R -46-
97, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION TO ALLOW
SERVICE CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE PRIOR TO
PARTICIPATION IN THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements that
include sanitary and storm sewers, a water service,
driveway approaches and restoration of street pavement
and parkways, for Delgado's Second Resubdivision, 2169
S. Wolf Road; release public improvement surety of
$5,887.50 and cash guarantee (tree bond) of $900
($2,630.15 cash warranty to be held for 18 months); and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 47 -97, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN DELGADO' S
R -47 -97
(Cont'd.)
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
MEADOWLAKE II
SUBDIVISION:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -48 -97
INTERGOVER.
AGREEMENT/
YOUTH DROP -
IN PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -49 -97
"AGREED
RIDER " /
AT &T RIGHT -
OF -WAY
PERMIT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -50 -97
FENCE
VARIATION/
911
MARSHALL:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1320
MIDDLETON:
Consent
Agenda
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SECOND SUBDIVISION, 2169 SOUTH WOLF ROAD. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements that
include a water service, on -site and off -site storm
sewers, sanitary sewers, culverts, driveway approaches,
parkway grading and restoration, for Meadowlake II
Subdivision, Church Street and Good Avenue; release
public improvement surety of $1,000 and cash guarantee
(tree bond) of $1,200 ($4,948.25 cash warranty to be held
for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R- 48 -97, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE MEADOWLAKE II SUBDIVISION, CHURCH STREET AND GOOD
AVENUE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Maine Township for the establishment and maintenance of
a Youth Drop -In Program at various sites; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R- 49 -97, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COOPERATION BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND
THE TOWNSHIP OF MAINE FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE
OF A YOUTH DROP -IN PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute an "Agreed Rider" to the right -of-
way permit issued to AT &T Corporation to install cable
in its "loop" for service provisions to its customers;
AT &T to pay the City an application, review and
construction permit fee of $1,500 for regulatory and
administrative costs which is not to be deemed
compensation for use of the public right -of -way; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 50 -97. A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREED
RIDER TO THE RIGHT -OF -WAY PERMIT ISSUED TO AT &T
CORPORATION. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 6 -7 -1 of the City Code for property located at
911 Marshall Drive to legalize partially completed 6'
high, privacy fence (one- for -one replacement) in front
yard along Munroe Circle South (Code requires front yard
fences to not exceed 3 -1/2' in height and be at least 50%
open); and petitioner pay a double permit fee of $56 for
starting work without a fence permit. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 515.0 of the Building Code for property located
at 1320 Middleton Court to permit construction of a new
patio that would extend 28.0' from the building
foundation and contain approximately 1,000 sq. ft. (Code
permits patios to extend 15' from the building foundation
and possess a total area of 344 sq. ft.). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
REJECT BIDS/
BOILER FOR
MAPLE ST.
STATION:
Consent
Agenda
CAMERA SECUR.
SYSTEM/
MAPLE ST.
STATION:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
REAPPOINT-
MENTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -65 -97
INFRASTRUC.
MAINTENANCE
FEE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -60 -97
REFINANCING
1994 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -61 -97
LICENSE
AGREEMENT /
640
BENDING CT.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -62 -97
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
FIRST BANK
PARK. LOT.:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City be authorized to reject
all bids received on September 5, 1997 for New Boiler in
the Maple Street Pumping Station, 2555 Maple Street, to
explore other more cost effective options to improve
heating within the station. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
At the request of Alderman Sarlo, Mayor Jung removed from
the Consent Agenda the matter of advertising for bids for
Camera Security System for Maple Street Pumping Station,
2555 Maple Street, and referred it back to Staff for
further review.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that the City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for Woodland Townhomes Storm Sewer,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 1997.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to consider
Mayoral reappointments as follows:
DES PLAINES PLAN COMMISSION - Jim Wilhelm
DES PLAINES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - James Szabo
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION - Maxine Hubbard
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on October 6, 1997).
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M- 65 -97. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 65 -97, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE V "BUSINESS REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ADD THERETO A NEW CHAPTER
53 "TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE FEE."
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M- 60 -97, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REFUND
OF 1994B G.O. BONDS AND PORTIONS OF VARIOUS T.I.F., AND
THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 1997D, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M- 61 -97, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A RIGHT -OF -WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BURDI,
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER
SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY IN FRONT OF 640 BENDING
COURT, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M- 62 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -11 -8
"ELLINWOOD STREET PARKING LOT," OF CHAPTER 11 "PARKING
LOTS," TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO
DESIGNATE 18 PARKING SPACES AS 2 -HOUR PARKING ONLY,
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
EXEMPT RANK/
DEPUTY FIRE
CHIEF:
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ENGINEERING - Alderman Elstner, Chair
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Smith, Chair
239.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
T -8 -97 Ordinance T -8 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -5 -17,
PARKING SCHEDULE I, OF CHAPTER 5 "STOPPING, STANDING, PARKING,"
RESTRICTION/ TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE
CENTER ST.: THEREFROM "CENTER STREET, FROM THACKER STREET TO OAKTON
Consent STREET, WEST SIDE OF STREET," AND TO ADD THERETO "CENTER
Agenda STREET, FROM THACKER STREET TO 100 FT. SOUTH OF THACKER
STREET, WEST SIDE OF STREET," AND "CENTER STREET, FROM
100 FT. NORTH OF ASHLAND AVENUE TO OAKTON STREET, WEST
SIDE OF STREET;" AND AMENDING SECTION 10- 5- 5(F)(1.) TO
ADD THERETO "CENTER STREET, FROM 100 FT. SOUTH OF THACKER
STREET TO 100 FT. NORTH OF ASHLAND AVENUE, WEST SIDE OF
STREET." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Mayor Paul W. Jung declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
COMPUTER City Engineer Oakley reviewed his memo of September 9,
PROJECT 1997, in which he stated that proposals were solicited
MANAGEMENT from computer network consultants to provide project
SERVICES: management services for the detailed design and
implementation of the City -wide computer network system.
Of seven (7) requests for proposals solicited, two
responses were received: Liberty Technology Advisors,
Inc. in the amount of $31,500 and Group 1 Resources, Inc.
in the amount of $53,900. Mr. Oakley stated that it was
the recommendation of the Computer Task Force that
Liberty Technology Advisors be hired to perform the work.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to accept proposal from Liberty Technology Advisors,
Inc., 350 Pfingsten Road, Suite 101, Northbrook, IL
60062, to provide project management services for the
detailed design and implementation of the City -wide
computer network system, in the not -to- exceed amount of
$33,075 /Data Processing Budget and Customs Seized Assets
Fund. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais and
Christiansen voted no.
WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
REGISTER: Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of September 15, 1997 Warrant Register, in the
amount of $2,111,100,47; and further recommend that
Resolution R -51 -97 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
BID REVIEW/ At the request of Alderman Elstner, the review of bids
DES PLAINES for the Des Plaines Mall Demolition was held for
MALL discussion at a Committee of the Whole meeting; date to
DEMOLITION: be determined.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that if the City permitted this position
for the Police Department, it should be made for the Fire
Department too; we must treat our management people
fairly; we have set a precedent by allowing the Police
Department to do this. Mr. Serbin asked Mayor Jung how
he felt about this matter. Mayor Jung stated that he
EXEMPT RANK
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES/
SEPTEMBER
2, 1997:
FUNDING
SOURCES/
STREET
SIDEWALK,
& SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS:
FUNDING
SOURCE/
SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS
(LEVEL 3):
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supported Police Chief Sturlini when he requested this
kind of position change, and he now supports this similar
request from Fire Chief Farinella.
Mr. Paul Glombowski, President - Des Plaines Fire Command
Officer's Association, addressed the City Council in
opposition to this position change; if the City does not
have enough people applying, open the testing procedure
to captains and lieutenants; it puts a ceiling on the
promotions of a captain; this could present a management
nightmare; this position change would not be good for the
department.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council that Deputy Fire Chief(s) hired shall be a
position exempt from the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioner's jurisdiction; the Deputy Fire Chief(s) be
hired from the rank of Captain or Lieutenant from within
the Des Plaines Fire Department with the concurrence of
the City Manager; may be removed from the position by the
Fire Chief without cause; and further recommend that City
Attorney be authorized to prepare necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished business on October 6, 1997). Aldermen
Sarlo and Arredia voted no.
Mayor Paul W. Jung assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to approve the
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
September 2, 1997, as published. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Higgason, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held August
27, 1997, that the City issue 15 -Year General Obligation
Bonds in the amount of $12.61 million to partially fund
the following capital improvements: Street Reconstruction
(Level 1 and 2) - $9.60 million; Street Resurfacing
(Level 3) - $6.20 million; Alleys - $1.50 million;
Sidewalk Repairs - $1.20 million; and Sewers (Level 1 and
2) - $2.00 million; for a total expenditure of $20.50
million.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia to amend the
motion that the City issue 10 -Year General Obligation
Bonds instead of 15 -Year General Obligation Bonds. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3- Beauvais, Christiansen, Arredia
NAYS: 4- Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared failed.
Upon roll on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo,
Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1- Beauvais
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, that the City
implement a 20 -Year Sewer User Fee of $0.38 per 100 cubic
feet to fund Sewer Improvements (Level 3). Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 2- Christiansen, Elstner
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
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FINAL PLAT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to concur with
& VARIATION/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole held September
1201 & 1207 2, 1997, to approve Final Plat for Extended Stay
TOUHY AVE.: Resubdivision for property located at 1201 and 1207 Touhy
Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
Plat; and DENY request for Variation to Section 9-12-9 -
(B) of the Subdivision Regulations to provide a public
sidewalk only along the Touhy Avenue frontage and not
require a sidewalk along the Lee Street - Tollway right -of-
way. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to adopt Ordinance
Z -10 -97 Z -10 -97 - AS AMENDED, as approved by the City Council on
AS AMENDED/ September 2, 1997.
SPECIAL USE
1637 Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to further amend
WEBSTER: Ordinance Z- 10 -97, as follows:
Paragraph 6b - delete the last two lines which read:
"to the berm and then behind the entire length of the
berm on Mr. Caputo's side of the berm;" and add instead
"to the end of the parking spaces on the south side of
the lot;"
Paragraph 6e - delete the words "is to choose" and add
instead "may make reasonable selections for..."
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Christiansen, that there
be a five (5) minute recess. Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 8:27 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
A general discussion on the location of the fence
resumed.
Alderman Brookman arrived at 8:55 p.m.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, that there be
a five (5) minute recess. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Christiansen, Higgason,
Brookman, Smith
NAYS: 3- Elstner, Sarlo, Arredia
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 8:56 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
Upon roll call on Alderman Elstner's amended motion, the
vote was tied and Mayor Jung broke the tie. The roll
call was as follows:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Christiansen, Sarlo, Smith, Jung
NAYS: 4- Christiansen, Higgason, Brookman, Arredia
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to appeal the
ruling of the chair since Alderman Brookman stated that
she had asked to be recognized before the roll call was
begun so she could make a substitute motion. City
Attorney Wiltse stated that the appeal was out of order
since when a roll call is begun it may not be
interrupted.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen to reconsider
Alderman Elstner's amended motion. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Higgason,
Brookman, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 3- Elstner, Sarlo
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
vki
Z -10 -97
(Con't.d)
COMPUTER
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R -51 -97
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
MELCHERT V.
CITY:
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Upon roll call on Alderman Elstner's amended motion, the
vote was tied and Mayor Jung broke the tie. The roll
call was as follows:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Elstner, Sarlo, Smith, Jung
NAYS: 4- Christiansen, Higgason, Brookman, Arredia
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
Z -10 -97 - AS FURTHER AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A PAVED PARKING LOT IN R -2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT ON
THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1637 WEBSTER LANE (CASE
95- 52 -SU). Upon roll call the vote was tied and Mayor
Jung broke the tie. The roll call was as follows:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Elstner, Sarlo, Smith, Jung
NAYS: 4- Christiansen, Higgason, Brookman, Arredia
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
proposal from Liberty Technology Advisors, Inc., 350
Pfingsten Road, Suite 101, Northbrook, IL 60062, to
provide project management services for the detailed
design and implementation of the City -wide computer
network system, in the not -to- exceed amount of
$33,075 /Data Processing Budget and Customs Seized Assets
Fund. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1- Christiansen
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 51 -97, 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:
$2,111,100,47. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by
Executive
contract
vote was:
AYES: 8
NAYS: 0
Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to go into
Session to discuss review of City Manager's
and pending litigation. Upon roll call, the
- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
- None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
City Council recessed at 9:35 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 10:29 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith,
Arredia.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Christiansen, that City
Attorney be authorized to proceed with the matter of Olga
Melchert v. City as directed in Executive Session, and
City retain Roddy, Power, Leahy, Guill, Zima & Gifford,
Ltd., 162 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610, to handle
this matter through and including trial. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
1
1
1
MELCHERT AYES: 7- Christiansen, Higgason, Brookman,
(Cont'd.) Sarlo, Smith, Arredia, Jung
NAYS: 1- Elstner
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
SALARY OF Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
CITY MANAGER: consensus in Executive Session that City Manager
Douthwaite receive a 3.5% salary increase for 1997 and
a 3.5% salary increase for 1998; and in addition the City
Manager will receive 1.5% for 1997 and 1.5% for 1998 as
a buy -out agreement for reducing his severance package
from 18 months to six (6) months. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8- Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia, Jung
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m.
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APPRO D BY ME THIS
DAY 004 / , 1997
Paul W / /JuM, MAYOR
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Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK