12/15/1997PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
1998
APPROPRIA-
TIONS:
298.
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,
DECEMBER 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 7:01 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, December 15,
1997.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith,
Arredia. Alderman Beauvais was absent. Alderman Beauvais
arrived at 8:19 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, 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, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, and City
Attorney Wiltse.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Jung accepted on behalf of the City the 22nd Annual
Law Enforcement Show's "Chief's Award for Outstanding
Public Education" given to Des Plaines Police Crime
Prevention Officers Gary Parkhill and Bob Zaccone for
their display at the Randhurst Shopping Center on October
4 and 5, 1997; their display was based on Community
Policing and Neighborhood Watch and the theme was: Police
Officers and citizens are a team -- Let's roll up our
sleeves and work together to solve problems. Mayor Jung
praised the officers for their outstanding work.
PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
HEARING/ ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
CDBG FUNDS DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15,
REPORT: 1997
CALL TO Mayor Jung called the Public Hearing to order at 7:07
ORDER: p.m. The Public Hearing was held pursuant to legal
notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the
City's Annual Grantee Performance Report (GPR) for
Program Year 1996, which is the City's annual report to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) concerning activities using Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, and said report to be submitted
to HUD by December 28, 1997 (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda - Item 3, this evening).
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Development D'Onofrio introduced
Community Development Coordinator Ruth Broder who briefly
reviewed this report. Mayor Jung asked for public
comment. There was none.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15,
1997
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PUB. HEARING Mayor Jung called the Public Hearing to order at 7:11
(Cont'd.) p.m. This Public Hearing is a continuation of one held,
pursuant to legal notice, on December 1, 1997 to give
citizens the opportunity to comment on the Proposed 1998
Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for fiscal year
beginning January 1, 1998 (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda - Item 17, this evening).
DISCUSSION: Director of Finance & Administrative Services Egeberg
stated that even though the total appropriation is
$81,263.330, which is about $20,000 higher than last
year, it is really just about the same as last year
because the $20,000 or so is for capital projects and one
time expenditures.
Mayor Jung asked for public comment.
Alderman Brookman stated that while she will vote for the
ordinance, she would like the record to show that she
does not support the funding for the additional training
officer in the Fire Department or the hiring of an
Assistant Public Works Director.
Alderman Sarlo stated that he will also vote for the
ordinance but would like the record to show that he is
against the hiring of an Assistant Public Works Director.
There was no further comment.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
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CITIZEN Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
COMMENTS: Council stating that on Friday he saw several pieces of
fire equipment stopped for a train at one of the
crossings downtown; has the City ever thought about
putting an underpass at one of the crossings to ensure
prompt emergency response.
Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
City Council referring to his remarks at the last meeting
of the City Council in which he expressed his concern
about how money is being spent; he feels he was
completely ignored; all he stated were the facts, but it
doesn't seem to have any affect. Aldermen Sarlo
responded to Mr. Gulley's remarks stating that the City
has followed all financial procedures. Alderman Arredia
stated that he would be willing to meet with Mr. Gulley
at any time regarding his ideas on privatizing
departments.
Mr. Mike O'Malley, 320 N. Wolf Road, addressed the City
Council asking for assurance that once the budget has
been approved and money allocated for a particular
expenditure, it doesn't mean it has to be spent if
citizens object to it. Mr. O'Malley also asked if the
City would send a letter to the State stating that the
residents would pay for the cost of repaving the parking
lanes of Wolf Road in order to keep the parking, and what
would that cost be. Mr. O'Malley also asked if part time
employees are given health insurance and is dependent
coverage included; if they are, how can citizens get this
insurance coverage stopped.
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the City
Council commending the City, and Civil Engineer Dave
DePino of the Engineering Department in particular, for
the outstanding job that was done on the repaving of his
street; Mr. DePino kept the residents informed at all
times and even arranged temporary parking.
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COMMENTS Mr. Sayad also expressed his concern that Des Plaines
(Cont'd.) does not have sound barriers along Route 294 like other
communities; why can't we get them. Alderman Sarlo
explained that the City has made numerous requests to the
State and has contacted our local legislators; these
things just take time.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
Mr. Sayad also expressed his concern that citizens don't
always know why the aldermen vote a certain way because
they, the citizens, don't have the same facts that the
aldermen do; he would like to be informed. Alderman
Higgason stated that all the aldermen would welcome calls
from citizens regarding any matter and they would be
happy to provide them with as much information as they
can.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Arredia, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M- 78 -97, M- 79 -97, M-
80-97, M- 81 -97, M- 82 -97, M- 83 -97, M- 84 -97, M- 85 -97, M -86-
97, M- 87 -97, M- 88 -97, M- 89 -97, M -90 -97 were adopted; and
Resolution R -68 -97 was adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to approve minutes
Consent of regular meeting of the City Council held December 1,
Agenda 1997, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MEMBERSHIP Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
IN NIPSTA: Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
Consent authorized to execute agreement for Fire and Police
Agenda Department membership in the Northeast Illinois Public
Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) to join other
Resolution communities in the use of approximately 20 acres at the
R - 68 - 97 former Glenview Naval Air Station for a training facility
for public safety employees, for a one (1) year period
beginning January 1, 1998 and ending December 31, 1998,
at a cost of $10,000/1998 Budget for the Fire Department
and $10,000 /Customs Funds for the Police Department; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 68 -97, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTHEAST
ILLINOIS PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING ACADEMY STUDY ENTITY.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
CDBG /1996 Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
GRANTEE Staff recommendation to approve City's Annual Grantee
PERFORMANCE Performance Report to U.S. Department of Housing and
REPORT: Urban Development (HUD) for Program Year 1996 (October
°Consent 1, 1996 - September 30, 1997) concerning activities using
Agenda Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, and Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary
documents for submittal to HUD by December 28, 1997.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
FLETCHER Staff recommendation to award bid for Fletcher Drive
DRIVE Sanitary Sewer to the lowest bidder, Vincent DiVito,
SAN. SEWER: Inc., 23 W. 050 Poss Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, for
Consent the full bid amount of $73,535 /Contingency Funds. Motion
Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
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ADVERTISING Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bids for Hauling and Disposal of Leaves,
Agenda returnable by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 1998.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Production and Furnishing of
Aggregate Material and Trucking and Disposal of Debris,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 16, 1998.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New Build -A -Box Shoring
Unit, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 1998.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M - 78 - 97 M- 78 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 5 -5 -25.3
TAXICAB "FEE," 5 -5 -25.6 "PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLE INSPECTION,"
LICENSING: 5- 5- 25.6(A)(1.), 5- 5- 25.6(A)(3.) AND 5- 5- 25.6(B)(1.) OF
Consent CHAPTER 5, TITLE V, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, AND
Agenda ADDING THERETO A NEW SUBSECTION 5- 5- 25.6(D)(3.). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M - 79 - 97 M- 79 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES, OF
TAXICAB SECTION 5 -1 -3 OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO
INSPECTION DECREASE THE FEE FOR CAB INSPECTIONS TO $20.00 ANNUALLY
FEE: PER VEHICLE. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M - 80 - 97 M- 80 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 "COMPLIANCE
TAXICAB CITATIONS," OF TITLE VI "POLICE REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY
VIOLATIONS: CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO A NEW SECTION "6-17 -
Consent 3: VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF 5 -5 -25.1 ET SEQ." AND
Agenda RENUMBER SECTIONS 6 -17 -3, 6 -17 -4, AND 6 -17 -5 ACCORDINGLY.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M - 81 - 97 M- 81 -97, ABATEMENT OF 1997 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
ABATEMENT/ OBLIGATION CORPORATION PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997D.
1997D GO Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
BONDS: Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M - 82 - 97 M- 82 -97, ABATEMENT OF 1997 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
ABATEMENT/ OBLIGATION PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997A - SERIES 1997B -
1997A SERIES 1997C. Motion declared carried as approved
1997C GO unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M - 83 - 97 M- 83 -97, ABATEMENT OF 1997 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
ABATEMENT/ OBLIGATION PURPOSE BONDS SERIES 1996A - SERIES 1996B.
1996A AND Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
1996B GO Consent Agenda.
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
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ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M -84 -97 M- 84 -97, ABATEMENT OF 1997 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
ABATEMENT/ OBLIGATION PURPOSE BONDS SERIES 1994A. Motion declared
1994A GO carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M -85 -97 M- 85 -97, ABATEMENT OF 1997 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
ABATEMENT/ OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1993. Motion
1993 GO declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
BONDS: Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M -86 -97 M- 86 -97, ABATEMENT OF 1997 TAX LEVY FOR 1991 GENERAL
ABATEMENT/ OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared
1991 GO carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M -87 -97 M- 87 -97, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE
1998 EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
APPROPRIA- ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL
TIONS: APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
Consent 1, 1998 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1998. Motion declared
Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M -88 -97 M- 88 -97, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES
1997 TAX PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
LEVY: BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1997 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1997.
Consent Motion declared carried.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M -89 -97 M- 89 -97, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
1997 TAX AREA NUMBER THREE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
LEVY /SPEC. COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
SVS. AREA 1, 1997 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1997. Motion declared
#3: carried.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M -90 -97 M- 90 -97, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
1997 TAX AREA NUMBER FOUR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
LEVY /SPEC. ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1997
SVS. AREA AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1997. Motion declared carried.
#4:
Consent
Agenda
Mayor Jung declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
COMPUTER Director of Finance & Administrative Services Egeberg
NETWORK reviewed his memo of December 11, 1997, in which he
SYSTEM: outlined the process used in obtaining proposals for
cable installation for the computer upgrade project, and
the recommendation of Liberty Technology Advisors, Inc.,
(hired by the City on September 15, 1997 to provide
project management services for the detailed design and
implementation of the City -wide computer network system).
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COMPUTER Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
(Cont'd.) recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
accept proposal for cable installation for the City -wide
Computer Network System from Cable -Comm Technologies, 2
Plaza Drive, Westmont, IL 60559, in the amount of
$54,762 /Computer Replacement Funds. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Christiansen voted no.
EARLY City Manager Douthwaite reviewed his memo of December 4,
RETIREMENT/ 1997, in which he stated three (3) former employees asked
RETROACTIVE that they be allowed to participate in the City's recent
BENEFITS: Early Retirement Program even though their retirement
dates (May, 1997) preceded the implementation of the
Program; it is his recommendation not to allow this
participation.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating his agreement with Mr.
Douthwaite's recommendation; we would establish a
precedent; stick to the policy.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to not permit retired employees whose retirement dates
preceded the implementation of the City's recent Early
Retirement Program, to participate in the Program.
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
REGISTER: recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of December 15, 1997 Warrant Register, in the amount of
$1,765,622.02; and further recommend that Resolution R-
69-97 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Jung assumed the chair and declared the City
Council back in session.
PARKING Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
RESTRICTION/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole held December
WOLF ROAD: 1, 1997, to amend Title X, Chapter 5, Section 10- 5 -5(G) -
"Restricted Parking Various Hours," to ADD Wolf Road
Ordinance from Cumberland Circle to Rand Road, both sides of
T - 17 - 97 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 place on First Reading Ordinance T- 17 -97,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10- 5 -5(G), OF CHAPTER 5,
TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO
"WOLF ROAD, FROM CUMBERLAND CIRCLE TO RAND ROAD, BOTH
SIDES OF STREET, 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."
Motion declared carried.
CABLING/ Moved by Arredia, seconded by Smith, to concur with
COMPUTER recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
NETWORK proposal for cable installation for the City - wide
SYSTEM: Computer Network System from Cable -Comm Technologies, 2
Plaza Drive, Westmont, IL 60559, in the amount of
$54,762 /Computer Replacement Funds. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6- Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1- Christiansen
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
EARLY Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
RETIREMENT/ with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to not
RETROACTIVE permit retired employees whose retirement dates preceded
BENEFITS: the implementation of the City's recent Early Retirement
Program, to participate in the Program. Motion declared
carried.
1
RECESS:
APPROVED BY ME THIS V
The City Council recessed at 8:05 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
DAY 0 1 i G/i4 _ , 199$r
Paul W. Jj g, MAYOR
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WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 69 -97, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R - 69 - 97 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$1,765,622.02. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1- Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to call for a
three (3) minute recess. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Arredia voted no.
ASSIGNMENT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
OF PARKING recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
LEASE/ to execute necessary document to consent to the
701 LEE: assignment of the Parking Lease with U.S. National Bank
Association to 701 Lee L.L.C. for property located at 701
Lee Street, contingent upon assurance that all issues
relating to the modification and continuation of the
Parking Lease have been resolved. Motion declared
carried.
8TH WARD At the request of Alderman Arredia, John Burke, President
MEETING/ of the Des Plaines Library Board, reviewed his recent
LIBRARY meeting with 8th Ward residents regarding the proposal
MOVE to move the Des Plaines Library to the downtown
DOWNTOWN: redevelopment area. Mr. Burke stated that he was very
pleased to have attended this meeting which had 35 to 40
block captains there with Alderman Arredia. Mr. Burke
stated the group is very pro- active and have taken a very
position approach to this matter; there was a good "give
and take;" he told them we have an opportunity to
revitalize the downtown; he thinks a good Library will
spell the difference between success and failure; he very
much appreciated the opportunity to address this group.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Beauvais, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK