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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,
NOVEMBER 17, 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, November 17,
1997.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant to the City
Manager Carter, Director of Economic Development Klaus, Director of
Finance & Administrative Services Egeberg, Fire Chief Farinella, Police
Chief Sturlini, City Engineer Oakley, Director of Community Development
D'Onofrio, Director of Public Works Shirley, and Director of Human
Resources and Services Merriman.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
PLEDGE: followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CITIZEN Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
COMMENTS: Council stating that he attended a meeting of the
Northwest Municipal Conference last Wednesday night at
their office at Oakton Community College; there was
wonderful camaraderie; we all have similar problems which
we can work out in a congenial atmosphere; he urged
people to attend these meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of
every month.
Mr. Don Franks, 2497 Parkwood Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that residents are furious with the City
Council for considering moving the Library to the
downtown redevelopment area; did we not say no in two
referendums; we don't want the Library moved. Mr. Franks
also stated that residents have to know more about the
Ameritech agreement; let's get the best deal we can.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council asking them to look carefully at the Warrant
Register; he feels that proper purchasing procedures are
not being followed; the City should go out for bids for
items (i.e. furniture) being purchased by several
departments; City is lax on bidding procedures; we could
save a lot of money; City should have a purchasing agent.
Mr. John Yaccino, 1779 Cora Street, addressed the City
Council stating his concern about the paver bricks on
Ellinwood Street; they are very dangerous to walk on; he
has tripped. Mr. Yaccino stated his concern about the
panhandlers on the streets in the downtown area. Mr.
Yaccino also stated his concern about moving the Library;
the City could build onto the present Library; to save
money get rid of the Bookmobile; the Library should not
be built over a day care center.
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the City
Council stating that there should be more communication
with the residents; budget hearings should be on cable
and then the residents who cannot attend the meetings
will know what is going on; more information should be
in the newspapers and on Channel #25.
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COMMENTS Ms. Sherry Melze, 2101 Westview Drive, addressed the City
(Cont'd.) Council stating that there is no need for a new Library;
we are becoming a paperless society; reference books are
out of date before they are printed; with computers there
is less and less need for reference books; she does not
want the Library in the downtown redevelopment area; we
should put a hotel- conference center there.
CONSENT City Clerk McAllister stated that a citizen has requested
AGENDA: Items 7 and 7a be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Alderman Christiansen requested that Item 3 be removed.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 7 and 7a. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. 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.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinance M -76 -97 is adopted;
Ordinances M- 77 -97, T- 14 -97, T -15 -97 and T -16 -97 were
placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R -56 -97 and R-
61-97 were adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
Consent minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
Agenda November 3, 1997, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
VACATION OF Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
ESSER COURT: recommendation of Committee of the Whole held November
Consent 3, 1997, to grant request from Clark & Barlow Hardware
Agenda Company, 1655 S. River Road, Des Plaines, that City
vacate the Esser Court right -of -way (27' x 115.34') and
Ordinance sell it to Clark & Barlow Hardware Company for the sum
M -77 -97 of $5,000, contingent upon:
1. Petitioner providing a plat of vacation;
2. Petitioner dedicating a 10' wide utility easement
for the purpose of maintaining the existing storm
sewer;
3. Access be maintained to the existing manhole (catch
basin) at west end of Esser court right -of -way;
4. Petitioner building the proposed warehouse - retail
store in complete accordance with City's flood plain
development regulations;
recommend that petitioner be permitted to provide
compensatory storage in City's stormwater retention
facility (cost of this improvement to be borne solely by
the petitioner); and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M- 77 -97. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 77 -97, AN ORDINANCE
VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY COMMONLY KNOW AS ESSER
COURT. 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.
SALE OF Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to suspend the
LIQUOR IN rules to permit input on the recommendation of the
FOOD Committee of the Whole held November 3, 1997, that there
STORES: be no changes to Title V, Chapter 34 - "Intoxicating
Liquors," Section 54 -34 -6 - "Class B Bulk Sales Dealer's
License;" and the requirement of a separate liquor area
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LIQUOR .A representative of Sam's Club, 101 W. Oakton Street,
(Cont'd.) addressed the City Council stating that if they are in
violation of any City ordinance, they did not mean to do
so; their members did not like the caged liquor area they
had; it was too hard to get in and out of; once the cage
came down, their sales went up; but they will do whatever
the City wants them to do, even if it means putting the
cage back up.
Alderman Beauvais stated that the City liquor ordinance
is not consistent with State Statute; the City Attorney
should review the City liquor ordinance and the Statutes
and report back to the City Council. Alderman Beauvais
also stated her concern that even though a 21 year old
person is scanning the item, a 16 year old may be bagging
and the purchaser is not being carded.
A representative for the Jewel stores in Des Plaines
addressed the City Council stating that their associates
are given very strict training in how to handle liquor
sales; they have followed all the regulations; their
liquor area plans were approved by the City.
Alderman Higgason expressed her concern that no one is
being checked for identification.
Representatives of Dominicks Finer Foods store in Des
Plaines addressed the City Council stating that they
would not do anything that would be against City
ordinances; they were told no gates were required; they
would be most happy to work with the City to solve the
problem; all their plans were approved by the City.
Mayor Jung announced that this matter will be held until
the City Attorney can review the City's liquor ordinance
and State Statutes, and make a recommendation to the City
Council.
25 MPH Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
SPEED LIMIT Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 6, Section
ON LOCAL 10 -6 -16 - "Speed Restriction" to designate each local
STREETS: street as a 25 MPH speed limit where the current limit
Consent is 30 MPH; and further recommend to place on First
Agenda Reading Ordinance T- 14 -97. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Ordinance
T -14 -97 Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T- 14 -97, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -6 -16 "SPEED RESTRICTION"
OF CHAPTER 6 "MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES," TITLE X, OF
THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. 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.
PARKING Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
RESTRICTION/ Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5,
VARIOUS Schedule I of Section 10 -5 -17 - "Parking Prohibited in
STREETS: Designated Places' as follows:
Consent 1. Reverse restriction of "no parking" from south to
Agenda north side of Briar Court from Ash Street to
Bittersweet Court;
Ordinance 2. Reverse restriction of "no parking" from north to
T -15 -97 south side of Forest Avenue from Center Street to Des
Plaines -River Road;
3. Reverse restriction of "no parking" from south to
north side of Jefferson Street from Miner Street to
Graceland Avenue;
4. Prohibit parking both sides of Kathleen Drive from
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T -15 -97 Mt. Prospect Road to 50' west of Mt. Prospect Road;
(Cont'd.) recommend to amend Section 10 -5 -24 - "Residential Parking
Only" to delete north side of Jefferson Street, between
Northwest Highway and Graceland Avenue as Residential
Parking Only; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance T- 15 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SCHEDULE I OF SECTION 10 -5 -17, OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE X, OF
THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE THEREFROM "BRIAR
COURT, ASH STREET TO BITTERSWEET COURT, SOUTH SIDE OF
STREET," AND "FOREST AVENUE, DES PLAINES AVENUE TO SOO
LINE TRACKS, NORTH SIDE OF STREET," AND ADD THERETO
"BRIAR COURT, ASH STREET TO BITTERSWEET COURT, NORTH SIDE
OF STREET," "FOREST AVENUE, CENTER STREET TO DES
PLAINES /RIVER ROAD, SOUTH SIDE OF STREET," FOREST AVENUE,
BETWEEN WISCONSIN CENTRAL RAILROAD AND CENTER STREET,
NORTH SIDE OF STREET," "JEFFERSON STREET, MINER STREET
TO GRACELAND AVENUE, NORTH SIDE OF STREET," AND "KATHLEEN
DRIVE, FROM MT. PROSPECT ROAD TO 50 FEET WEST OF MT.
PROSPECT ROAD BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET," AND FURTHER
DELETING SECTION 10 -5 -24 (A) (3) "RESIDENTIAL PARKING ONLY"
JEFFERSON STREET, BETWEEN NORTHWEST HIGHWAY AND GRACELAND
AVENUE, NORTH SIDE OF STREET. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
TRAFFIC Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
RESTRICTION/ Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 7, Section
VARIOUS 10- 7 -3(A) - "One -Way Stop Streets" as follows:
STREETS: 1. ADD east -west alley north of Bennett Place and north
Consent -south alley east of Locust Street and north of
Agenda Bennett Place to both stop at the intersection of
the two alleys;
Ordinance 2. DELETE Sherwin Avenue (eastbound) to stop at Maple
T -16 -97 Street;
recommend to amend Section 10- 7 -3(C) - "Three -Way Stop
Streets" to ADD Maple Street (north and southbound) to
stop at Sherwin Avenue; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance T- 16 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 10- 7 -3(A) "ONE -WAY STOP STREET," OF CHAPTER 7,
TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO
"EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF BENNETT PLACE" AND "NORTH -SOUTH
ALLEY EAST OF LOCUST STREET (AND NORTH OF BENNETT)" AND
TO DELETE THEREFROM "SHERWIN AVENUE (EASTBOUND) AND MAPLE
STREET;" AND FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 10- 7 -3(C) "THREE -
WAY STOP STREETS," OF SAID CHAPTER, TO ADD THERETO "MAPLE
STREET (NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND) AT SHERWIN AVENUE." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
PARKING Mr. Ralph Johnson, 190 Cornell Avenue, addressed the City
RESTRICTION/ Council stating that he requested that this item be
CORNELL AND removed from the Consent Agenda because he is concerned
WOLF ROAD: about the parking on Cornell Avenue north of Drake Lane.
Ordinance Mr. John Schraw, 235 N. Wolf Road, addressed the City
T -17 -97 Council stating his support of the proposed parking
changes on Wolf Road from Cumberland Circle to Rand Road.
Mr. Mike O'Malley, 320 N. Wolf Road, addressed the City
Council asking what prompted this proposed change to the
parking on Wolf Road. City Engineer Oakley stated that
there were requests from some residents on the east side
of Wolf Road and some aldermen; this was a safety issue,
not a parking issue.
Mr. O'Malley stated that traffic on Wolf Road should be
more closely monitored; everyone speeds; parking should
not be prohibited, it slows down traffic.
Mr. Jerry Dahm, 223 N. Wolf Road, addressed the City
Council in support of the proposed parking changes on
Wolf Road.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, that this matter
be postponed until December 1, 1997.
T -17 -97
(Cont'd.)
1997
AGGREGATE
TAX LEVY
DETERMIN.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -61 -97
AMERITECH
ILLINOIS
METRO, INC.
TELEPHONE
SERVICE
AREA:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -56 -97
FINAL PLAT/
JUNO
LIGHTING
RESUBDIV.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -76 -97
RECLASS. OF
DATA PROCESS.
POSITION:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt a
substitute motion to concur with Staff recommendation to
amend Title X, Chapter 5, Section 10 -5 -17 - "Parking
Prohibited in Designated Places" to DELETE Cornell Avenue
from State to Harvard Street, east side of street; and
further recommend to amend Section 10- 5 -5(G) -
"Restricted Parking Various Hours" as follows:
1. ADD Cornell Avenue from State Street to Drake Lane,
east side of street as "No Parking 8:00 A.M. to 4:30
P.M., daily except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays;"
2. ADD Wolf Road from Cumberland Circle to Rand Road,
both sides of street, as "No Parking 7:00 A.M. to
9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., daily except
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays;" and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-
17-97. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 2- Elstner, Higgason
NAYS: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed.
Upon roll call on the motion to postpone, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 2- Elstner, Higgason
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Committee of the Whole on December 1, 1997).
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that pursuant to the Truth -In-
Taxation Act of the State of Illinois Compiled Statutes,
the City determine that the 1997 Aggregate Tax Levy to
be $11,973,724, excluding General Obligation Bond Debt
Service; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R -61-
97, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO DETERMINE THE
AMOUNT OF THE AGGREGATE TAX LEVY FOR THE 1997 TAX YEAR.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request from Ameritech
Illinois Metro, Inc. (telephone) that pursuant to their
purchase of Sprint Centel Illinois, the City concur that
the terms of the present Franchise Agreement with
Ameritech and the City for the service area west of Mt.
Prospect Road (formerly serviced by Illinois Bell) would
apply to the telephone service area formerly covered by
Sprint Centel Illinois and now covered by Ameritech
Illinois Metro, Inc.; Mayor be authorized to execute
necessary Letter of Agreement; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R- 56 -97, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH AMERITECH
ILLINOIS METRO, INC. FOR TELEPHONE SERVICE TO THE AREA
COVERED BY SPRINT /CENTEL. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff
to approve Final Plat of Resubdivision for Juno Lighting,
Inc., 2001 Mt. Prospect Road and 25 E. Howard Street; and
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Plat.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M- 76 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE V
"TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP," OF SECTION
1 -15 -4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," OF
CHAPTER 15, TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO
RECLASSIFY THE POSITION OF "DATA PROCESSING COMPUTER
OPERATOR" TO "COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST;" AND FURTHER
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M -76 -97 AMENDING SCHEDULE IV "SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE
(Cont'd.) GROUP" OF SECTION 1 -15 -4, TO DELETE THEREFROM THE
POSITION OF "DATA PROCESSING MANAGER." Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mayor Jung declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
DATA Director of Finance & Administrative Services Egeberg
PROCESSING reviewed his memo of November 12, 1997, which included
MASTER the recommendation of Liberty Technology Advisors, Inc.,
PLAN: for the computer upgrade project; Staff concurs with this
recommendation which has a proposed budget of $678,863.
Director Egeberg reviewed the funding for this project
and requested that a'Computer Equipment Replacement Fund
be established and $150,000 be budgeted annually for
replacement.
Director Egeberg also requested that Liberty Technology
Advisors, Inc. be appointed as the City's agent to
negotiate the best pricing for the computer hardware and
software purchases, and usual bid procedures be waived
so proposals can be obtained.
Alderman Arredia stated that he would like $90,000
budgeted annually for the Computer Equipment Replacement
Fund instead of $150,000.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council to approve the Data Processing Master
Plan with a budget of $678,863 ($259,033 from the U.S.
Customs Seized Asset Fund and $419,830 from the General
and Escrow Funds); a Computer Equipment Replacement Fund
be established and $90,000 be budgeted annually for
replacement; Liberty Technology Advisory, Inc., 350
Pfingsten Road, Suite 101, Northbrook, IL 60062, be
appointed the City's agent to negotiate the best pricing
for the computer hardware and software purchases; and
usual bid procedures be waived so proposals can be
obtained. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Christiansen, Brookman and Sarlo voted no.
WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
REGISTER: recommendation and recommend to the City-Council approval
of November 17, 1997 Warrant Register, in the amount of
$2,240,561.89 plus $312.39 in expenditures to Home Depot;
and further recommend that Resolution R -62 -97 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Elstner abstained on approving the
$312.39 in expenditures to Home Depot (conflict of
interest).
RECESS: Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, that there be a
five (5) minute recess. Motion declared carried.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 8:43 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 8:55 P.M.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to reconvene the
City Council meeting. Motion declared carried.
cot
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Manor Jung assumed the chair and declared the City
Council back in session.
ZONING CASE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to suspend the
97- 16 -A -PUD rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
800 BLOCK OF declared carried.
TOUHY AVE.:
Ms. Kim Keifer, 2350 Westview Drive, addressed the City
Council stating her concern about the safety of her
children; there will be traffic problems; will this be
a subsidized housing project; will there be adequate
parking; where will they put the detention pond; this is
a very unique community and the residents would like to
keep it that way; please don't allow these townhomes to
destroy their neighborhood.
A resident at 2324 Webster Lane addressed the City
Council stating concern about flooding; where will the
water go; traffic is going to increase; how many units
will be allowed for rental or low income families; we
love our country atmosphere.
A resident at 2332 Webster Lane addressed the City
Council stating that the residents are not against
change, but it must be good for the neighborhood; this
is not.
Attorney Dan Dowd, representing the petitioner, addressed
the City Council stating that this property needs to be
redeveloped for upscaled townhomes; it is not going to
add a lot of traffic; it will enhance the property
values; the petitioner is willing to put the sole access
to the townhomes on Touhy Avenue.
Ms. Jeannie Hellstern, 2148 Westview Drive, addressed the
City Council stating her concern that these are not the
final plans; this area should stay single family.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held November
3, 1997, re Zoning Case 97- 16- A -PUD, to DENY request for
a zoning map amendment to change the existing zoning from
R -2, Single - Family Residential to R -4, Multi- Family
Residential, for property located in the 800 block of
Touhy Avenue, between Westview Drive and Webster Lane.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Christiansen, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 3- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Jung declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Higgason, Chair
ADVERTISING Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation and authorize City Clerk to
advertise for bids for Mt. Prospect Road - Fletcher Drive
Sanitary Sewer Replacement, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Friday, December 5, 1997. Motion declared carried.
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LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
11/17/97
TAXICAB Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
ORDINANCE Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
AMENDMENTS: the following amendments to the taxicab ordinance:
1. City join the Public Passenger Vehicle Regional
Licensing Group which requires mechanical testing
three (3) times per year at a particular testing
facility, resulting in a certificate of inspection
that is accepted in any participating community;
taxis are issued a sticker to show they have passed
the inspection so that any officer can readily
identify the taxi as mechanically safe;
2. Amend the City's physical inspection requirement
from three (3) times per year to two (2) , and drop
yearly physical inspection fee $30 to $20;
3. Add heat and air conditioning to the list of items
to be inspected;
4. Add language to allow any police officer to stop a
taxicab that he determines in violation for any
reason;
5. Add language to allow any police officer to write a
compliance ticket for any taxicab that he determines
in violation; and
accept proposed ordinances. Motion declared carried
(further action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
December 2, 1997).
Mayor Jung assumed the chair and declared the City
Council back in session.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
Z -14 -97 - Z -14 -97 - AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE
AS AMENDED PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
SPECIAL USE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW THE PREMISES TO BE USED FOR
855 RAND: AUTO SALES, SERVICE AND REPAIRS, IN C -2 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 855
Postponed RAND ROAD (97- 25 -SU). Upon roll call, the vote was:
Matter AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
DATA Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
PROCESSING recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve the
MASTER Data Processing Master Plan with a budget of $678,863
PAN: ($259,033 from the U.S. Customs Seized Asset Fund and
$419,830 from the General and Escrow Funds); a Computer
Equipment Replacement Fund be established and $90,000 be
budgeted annually for replacement; Liberty Technology
Advisory, Inc., 350 Pfingsten Road, Suite 101,
Northbrook, IL 60062, be appointed the City's agent to
negotiate the best pricing for the computer hardware and
software purchases; and usual bid procedures be waived
so proposals can be obtained. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 5- Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 3- Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 62 -97, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R -62 -97 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$2,240,561.89 plus $312.39 in expenditures to Home Depot.
1
R -62 -97
(Cont'd.)
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
RESOLUTION
R -63 -97
SUPPORT NEW
REGIONAL
AIRPORT
LIBRARY
REPORT/
CHILDREN
ACCESSING
THE
INTERNET:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
ABSTAIN: (Alderman Elstner abstained on approving the
$312.39 in expenditures to Home Depot (conflict of
interest).
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City Clerk
be authorized to advertise for bids for Mt. Prospect
Road - Fletcher Drive Sanitary Sewer Replacement,
returnable be 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 1997.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur
with recommendation of Mayor Jung, and adopt Resolution
R- 63 -97, A RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE PARTNERSHIP FOR
METROPOLITAN CHICAGO'S AIRPORT FUTURE AND TO URGE THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF
A THIRD REGIONAL AIRPORT. Motion declared carried.
Mayor Jung also indicated his support of this resolution.
Library Administrator Sandra Norlan gave a brief update
of the procedures regarding children accessing the
Internet at the Library; the Library can block sites and
vocabulary by the use of filters, however, it is not
foolproof, there are ways to get around it; the Library
encourages parents to teach their children safe use and
inform them of the rules; the Library has developed a web
site for children and they make recommendation about
other good web sites.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to go into
Executive Session to discuss employment of employee.
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.
City Council recessed at 10:15 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 10:42 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo,
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:44
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY
, 1997
Paul W. un• MAYOR
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present:
Brookman,
that the
. Motion
p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK