02/17/199827
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, TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 17, 1998
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 Tuesday, February
17, 1998.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith,
Arredia. Alderman Beauvais was absent.
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.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Rev. Roger Zavala,
PLEDGE: Methodista Unida Hispana Church, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
CITIZEN Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
COMMENTS: Council stating that at the last City Council meeting on
February 2, 1998, he stated that City money was used to
pay for the employee Christmas party but Alderman
Higgason stated that the employees paid for it. Mr.
Flynn stated that documents he obtained under the Freedom
of Information Act show that the money came from the
FlexPlan #125 Program which has specific uses for the
money; none of which is to pay for a party. Mr. Flynn
questioned the appropriate use of this money and he
intends to ask the Internal Revenue Service for an
opinion.
Mr. Mike O'Malley, 320 N. Wolf Road, addressed the City
Council questioning why the mayor and aldermen are
receiving health and life insurance when they are only
part-time employees; in addition the mayor is going to
get a new car; why can't he use his own car. Alderman
Higgason stated that this is not a part-time job; the
mayor and aldermen attend many meetings at City Hall and
in their Wards; they spend many hours preparing for
meetings, and talking to their residents on the
telephone.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council questioning why the City is circumventing the
bidding process by going out for proposals for office
furniture; City should follow their ordinance by going
out for sealed bids for everything over $5,000; City
should reconsider the sealed bid vs. proposal concept.
Mr. John Yaccino, 1779 Cora Street, addressed the City
Council asking if the City knew how many Section VIII
people live in downtown Des Plaines. Mayor Jung said no.
Mr. Yaccino stated that his research shows that 1600
Section VIII people live in the downtown area; this is
a serious problem; this is one of the reasons why he is
opposed to moving the Library downtown.
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the City
Council asking if the aldermen were aware that the City's
downtown developer, LR Development, is in violation of
their agreement because they have not provided what they
promised by a certain date; also the agreement was not
properly notarized.
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CONSENT A resident requested that Items 5, 5a and 5b be removed
AGENDA: from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Elstner requested that
Items 12, 12a, 15 and 17 be removed.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 5, 5a, 5b, 12, 12a, 15
and 17. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, 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; Ordinance M-4-98, M-5-98, M-6-98,
M-7-98, T-5-98 and T-6-98 were adopted; Ordinances T-4-98
and Z-2-98 were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions
R-7-98, R-8-98. R-9-98, R-10-98, R-11-98, R-12-98, and
R-14-98 were adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to approve minutes
Consent of regular meeting of the City Council held February 2,
Agenda 1998, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to approve minutes
of Special meeting of the City Council held January 27,
1998, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
98-01-V recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
1434 2, 1998, re Zoning Case 98-01-V, to grant request for
OXFORD RD.: Variation to permit construction of a 32' x 34' garage
Consent instead of the permitted 24' x 30' in R-2 Single Family
Agenda District on property located at 1434 Oxford Road; and
place on First Reading Ordinance Z-2-98. Motion declared
Ordinance carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Z-2-98
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-2-98, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 3.1.2.11 OF 'THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE MEASURING 32 FEET BY
34 FEET, AND 15 FEET IN HEIGHT, INSTEAD OF THE MAXIMUM
PERMITTED SIZE OF 24 FEET BY 30 FEET AND 15 FEET IN
HEIGHT, IN R-2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT, ON THE PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1434 OXFORD ROAD (CASE NO. 98 -O1 -V).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
PARKING Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
RESTRICTION/ Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5, Section
CORNELL: 10-5-17 - "Parking Prohibited in Designated Places," as
Consent follows:
Agenda DELETE Cornell Avenue, State Street to Harvard Street,
east side of street;
Ordinance ADD Cornell Avenue, Drake Lane to Harvard Street, east
T-4-98 side of street;
and further recommend to amend Section 10-5-5(G) -
"Restricted Parking -Various Hours" to ADD Cornell Avenue,
State Street to Drake Lane, east side of street, 8:00
A.M. to 4:30 P.M. daily except Saturdays, Sundays and
Holidays; and place on First Reading Ordinance T-4-98,
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 "CORNELL AVENUE FROM STATE STREET TO
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CORNELL HARVARD STREET, EAST SIDE OF STREET," AND TO ADD THERETO
(Cont'd.) "CORNELL AVENUE, FROM DRAKE LANE TO HARVARD STREET, EAST
SIDE OF STREET;" AND FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 10-5-5(G)
OF SAID CHAPTER TO ADD THERETO "CORNELL AVENUE, FROM
STATE STREET TO DRAKE LANE, EAST SIDE OF STREET, NO
PARKING 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. DAILY, EXCEPT SATURDAYS,
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS." Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ASSIST. P.W. Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
DIRECTOR & Council stating businesses are down -sizing everywhere;
POWERS OF only governments are increasing; City has positions now
DIRECTOR: that are vacant, i.e. Assistant to the City Manager,
Assistant City Attorney, and we are getting along fine;
Ordinance what is the justification for this new position; we want
M-9-98 less government; less spending.
Ordinance Alderman Arredia stated that this matter was thoroughly
M-10-98 discussed during the budget hearings, which very few
people attended.
Alderman Higgason stated that this new position of
Assistant Public Works Director will provide more
expertise and experience to assist Director Shirley.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is not convinced of the
need for this position; we contract out many public works
services.
Mr. Mike O'Malley, 320 N. Wolf Road, addressed the City
Council stating that just because an item was discussed
at the budget hearings and approved, does not mean
citizens cannot ask questions now.
Alderman Brookman stated that dialogue is healthy and
citizens should be encouraged to address their concerns.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that the citizens are not the enemy; we
are interested in what is going on; we are just doing
what we feel is right.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title I, Chapter 15,.
Schedule VI -A, Section 1-15-4 - "Classification Plan to
the City Service." to establish the position of Assistant
Director of Public Works with a salary range of $44,603
Minimum; $52,474 Midrange; $60,345 Maximum; decrease the
position salary range for Administrative Assistant/Public
Works to $33,102 Minimum; $38,944 Midrange; and $44,785
Maximum; recommend that the Director of Public Works
shall have the power to appoint, discharge and establish
duties for the Assistant Director of Public Works; and
further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-9-98/AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE VI -A
"LABOR/TRADES - SUPERVISORY GROUP," EFFECTIVE FROM MAY
1, 1997 TO APRIL 30, 1998," OF SECTION 1-15-4
"CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," CHAPTER 15,
TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO
THE POSITION OF "ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS" AND
TO DECREASE THE POSITION SALARY RANGE FOR "ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT/PUBLIC WORKS;" and
Ordinance M-10-98/AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-12-2
"DUTIES," OF CHAPTER 12 "DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS," TITLE
I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Smith
NAYS: 3 -Brookman, Sarlo, Arredia
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on March 2, 1998).
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ACCEPT. OF Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
PUBLIC Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements that
IMPROVE./ include sanitary and storm sewers, a water service,
BORONSKI'S driveway aprons, and parkway restoration for Boronski's
RESUBDIV.: Resubdivision, 627-629 Howard Street; and release public
Consent improvement surety of $3,444.12 and cash guarantee (tree
Agenda bond) of $600 ($3,355 cash warranty to be held for 18
months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R -7 -
Resolution 98, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
R-7-98 BORONSKI RESUBDIVISION, 627-629 HOWARD STREET. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
CONSTRUC. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
ON STATE Staff recommendation to authorize City to provide
RIGHT -OF- Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) with a
WAYS PERMIT: resolution to serve as surety bond and permit for
Consent emergency repairs to public utilities (street lights,
Agenda traffic signals, water mains, sanitary and storm sewers,
etc.) located within State right-of-ways for the years
Resolution 1998 and 1999; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-8-98 R-8-98, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, PLEDGING AND GUARANTEEING THAT ALL
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS STREET
IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE HIGHWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY,
ARE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERMITS GRANTED BY THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
MAINT. OF Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
STREETS & Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
HIGHWAYS/ execute and certify IDOT Resolution for 1998 Maintenance
MFT FUND.: of Streets and Highways/Motor Fuel Tax Section 98-0000-00
Consent GM, in the amount of $290,000, as follows: Crack Filling
Agenda - $50,000; Snow & Ice Control in the amount of $125,000;
Materials Testing - $55,000; Traffic Signal Maintenance -
Resolution $35,000; Electrical Energy - $25,000; and further
R-9-98 recommend to adopt Resolution R-9-98, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STATE OF ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE
OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE
ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE," FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY (98-00000-00 GM).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
HOWARD AVE. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
IMPROV./ Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
FUNDING & execute and certify IDOT Resolution, Motor Fuel Tax
AUTHOR. TO Section 98-00174-00 FP, in the amount of $1.1 million for
BID: the improvement of Howard Avenue, from Wolf Road to
Consent Plainfield Drive; recommend that City Clerk be authorized
Agenda to advertise for bids for this project, returnable by
3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 1998; and further recommend
Resolution to adopt Resolution R-10-98, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
R-10-98 EXECUTION OF A STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION "RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY
MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE," FOR THE
PURPOSE OF IMPROVING HOWARD AVENUE, FROM WOLF ROAD TO
PLAINFIELD DRIVE (SECTION MFT 98-00174-00 FP). Motion
declared carried as approved under Consent Agenda.
INTERGOVER. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
AGREEMENT/ Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
COOK CTY. authorized to execute Intergovernmental Agreement with
SHERIFF - the County of Cook - Office of Sheriff, to provide
LIVESCAN: Criminal Apprehension Booking System Equipment and
Consent related services commonly referred to as LiveScan, at a
Agenda cost to the City of $20,000/Seized Customs Funds; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-11-98, A
LIVESCAN
(Cont'd.)
Resolution
R-11-98
INTERGOV.
AGREEMENT/
NORTHERN ILL.
POLICE ALARM
SYSTEM:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-12-98
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
COVEST BANK
RE ATM
MACHINES:
Resolution
R-13-98
TELEPHONE
SERVICE
CONTRACT/
AMERITECH:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-14-98
REDUCTION/
PUB. IMPRV.
SURETY -
LONGFORD GLEN
SUBDIV.:
Consent
Agenda
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK,
THE SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY, AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
FOR THE PROVISION OF LIVESCAN CRIMINAL APPREHENSION
BOOKING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SERVICES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation to ratify with appropriate
resolution and agreement action taken by the City Council
on September 8, 1987, that City participate in Northern
Illinois Police Alarm System (N.I.P.A.S.), a police
disaster mutual aid system operating in Cook and Lake
Counties; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary documents; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-12-98, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP IN
THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE ALARM SYSTEM ORGANIZATION
(N.I.P.A.S.). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Elstner stated his concern about having a
lighted ATM sign in the window of the Police Department.
There was also a general discussion regarding the
possibility of other banks wanting to place their
machines on City property; would there be advertisement
on the machines; would revenue be generated.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to enter into License Agreement with CoVest
Bank, 749 Lee Street, Des Plaines, for the installation
of two (2) ATM machines on City property; in the train
depot and in the lobby of the Police Department (there
would not be a lighted sign at the Police Department);
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-13-98, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN EXCLUSIVE AUTOMATIC TELLER LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH COVEST BANK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO ATMs, ONE
AT THE DES PLAINES POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ONE AT THE :DES
PLAINES TRAIN STATION.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, that the matter of
a License Agreement with CoVest Bank for installation of
two (2) ATM machines on City property, in the train despot
and in the lobby of the Police Department, be referred
back to Staff for further review and report back to the
City Council. Motion declared carried (further action
on this matter under Committee of the Whole on March 2,
1998) .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City to enter into
five-year contract with Ameritech to provide local
telephone service (Centrex) and volume usage service,
retroactive back to November 1, 1997 and ending October
31, 2002, with service provided either by Ameritech or
one of its authorized five-star distributors (this
contract replaces one with Sprint Centel Illinois, which
was purchased by Ameritech); and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-14-98, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICE FROM
AMERITECH. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request that public
improvement surety be reduced by an additional 19% (now
96% complete), or $403,948, for Longford Glen
Subdivision, North Wolf Road and Dursey Lane, which
includes storm and sanitary sewers, fire hydrants, water
services, street paving, public sidewalks and street
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LONGFORD GLEN lights; and developer amend existing Letter of Credit,
(Cont'd.) in the amount of $767,699.50, to $87,379. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Alderman Elstner asked why only one (1) bid was received.
BUILD -A- Public Works Director Shirley stated that the
BOX SHORING specifications were written for equipment that was
UNIT: preferred; bidders must have felt that they could not
meet the specifications.
Alderman Brookman stated her concern that the City is not
getting more bidders; this is a reoccurring problem; we
should find out why companies are not bidding.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff
recommendation that it would be in the best interest of
the City to award bid for One (1) New Build -A -Box Shoring
Unit to the single bidder, Lee Jensen Sales Co., Inc.,
7316 Teckler Boulevard, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, in the
total bid amount of $21,188.11/1998 Budget. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 -Christiansen, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
MAYS: 1-Elstner
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
PICKUP Staff recommendation to award bid for Three (3) New 1998
TRUCKS WITH 3/4 -Ton Heavy Duty Four -Wheel Drive Pickup Trucks with
PLOWS: Mounted Plows, to the lowest bidder, Hoskins Chevrolet,
Consent 175 N. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL
Agenda 60007, in the total bid amount of $68,874/1998 CERF Fund.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Director of Public Works Shirley reviewed his memo of
PRINTING OF February 11, 1998, in which he recommends awarding the
1998 bid for printing of the 1998 Keep Des Plaines Beautiful
CURBSIDE Curbside Handbook to the second lowest bidder, Haag
HANDBOOK: Press, Inc., because the lowest bidder, Jay Printing, did
not include typesetting, halftones or proofreading, or
samples, as requested in the bid specifications.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Mr. Vijay Bhatt, Jay Printing, addressed the City Council
stating that he was told many different stories by
several different people; the City should give a new
person a chance; he will provide what the City requires.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to NOT concur
with Staff recommendation and award the bid for Printing
of 1998 Curbside Handbook - Keep Des Plaines Beautiful,
to the lowest bidder, Jay Printing, 615 North Hicks Road,
Palatine, IL 60067, in the total bid amount of $2,790/
1998 Budget; bidder to meet all bid specifications. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
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BID AWARD/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
SIDEWALK, Staff recommendation to award bid for 1998 Concrete
CURB & Sidewalk, Curb and Pavement Replacement Program to the
PAVEMENT lowest bidder, Triggi Construction, Inc., 1975 Powis
REPLACE.: Road, P.O. Box 235, West Chicago, IL 60186, in the total
Consent bid amount of $825,000/1998 Street Bond -'General
Agenda Improvement Fund. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bids for Trees - Spring Plant 1998,
Agenda returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 1998. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Two (2) New 1998 Trailer -Mounted
Self -Priming Centrifugal Pumps, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Friday, March 13, 1998. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New 1998 3/4 -Ton Heavy
Duty Four -Wheel Drive Utility Truck with Front Mounted
8.5' Power Reversible Snow Plow, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Friday, March 20, 1998. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Park Place Parking Lot
Reconstruction, returnable by 3:00 p.m., March 5, 1998.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 1998 Sewer and Water System
Improvements, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 5,
1998. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M-4-98 M-4-98, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR STREET NAME CHANGES,
STREET NAME FROM "MEADOW COURT" TO "MEADOW DRIVE," AND FROM "THIRD
CHANGES/ AVENUE" TO "MEADOW DRIVE," IN THE MOEHLING FARMS
MOEHLING SUBDIVISION. Motion declared carried as approved
SUBDIV.: unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M-5-98 M-5-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-11-8 "ELLINWOOD
PARKING STREET PARKING LOT," OF CHAPTER 11 "PARKING LOTS," TITLE
HOURS/ X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN
ELLINWOOD PARKING SPACES AS 4 -HOUR PARKING ONLY, MONDAY THROUGH
PARK. LOT: FRIDAY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Consent under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M-6-98 M-6-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
LIC. AGREE./ RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CLARK & BARLOW
ESSER CT.: HARDWARE CO., BY 100% SHAREHOLDER JOSEPH J. SULLIVAN, FOR
Consent CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO BE LOCATED IN THE UNVACATED
Agenda PORTION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
ESSER COURT, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-7-98
RECLASSIFI./
UTILITY
BILL. CLERK:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-5-98
TRAF. RESTRI.
PINEHURST &
VASSAR:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-6-98
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
WINTHROP:
Consent
Agenda
RECESS:
PROPOSALS
REVIEW/
COMPUTER
UPGRADE
PROJECT:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M-7-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE III "CLERICAL,
ACCOUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS 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 ADD THERETO
THE POSITION OF "SENIOR UTILITY BILLING CLERK." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
T-5-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-7-4 "YIELD RIGHT
OF WAY," OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES TO ADD THERETO "PINEHURST DRIVE (NORTH AND
SOUTHBOUND) TO YIELD TO PRINCETON STREET," AND "VASSAR
LANE (SOUTHBOUND) TO YIELD TO PRINCETON STREET." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
T-6-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-17 "PARKING
PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," "SCHEDULE I," OF
CHAPTER 5 "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," TITLE X, OF
THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO "WINTHROP
AVENUE, FROM 275 FEET TO 410 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE
OF OAKTON STREET, EAST SIDE OF STREET." Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to
(5) minute recess. Upon roll call, the
AYES: 3-Higgason, Brookman, Smith
NAYS: 4 -Christiansen, Elstner, Sarlo,
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared failed.
call for a five
vote was:
Arredia
Mayor Jung declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of February
11, 1998, regarding the proposals received for the City's
Computer Upgrade Project; the award recommendations and
cost savings. Mr. Joel Schneider, Liberty Technology
Advisors, Inc. (City's computer consultant), also gave
input on this matter.
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole questioning where the cost savings
will go. Mr. Egeberg stated that it will go into the
Computer Equipment Replacement Fund.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he will be voting no
on this matter because he feels the money could better
be used elsewhere, i.e street repairs.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of City's computer consultant, Liberty
Technology Advisors, Inc., re the Computer Upgrade
Project, to accept proposal from GEM Solutions, 1238 W.
Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60607, to provide all but the
"Unix" server, at a cost not -to -exceed $540,920; and
accept proposal from Pentamation, 225 Marketplace,
Bethlehem, PA 18018, to provide the "Unix" server, at a
cost not -to -exceed $55,000; all funds from 1998 Budget.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Christiansen voted no.
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WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to recommend to the
REGISTER: City Council approval of February 17, 1998 - Warrant
Register, in the amount of $1,619,538.89, which includes
$2,613.49 in expenditures to Home Depot; and further
recommend that Resolution R-15-98 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried
(Alderman Elstner abstained on approving the $2,613.49
in expenditures to Home Depot - conflict of interest).
ENGINEERING - Alderman Elstner, Chair
ADVERTISING City Engineer Oakley reviewed his memo of February :L2,
FOR BIDS/ 1998, which includes the plans and specifications for the
1998 STREET- 1998 Streetscape Improvements for the gateway at the
SCAPE northwest and southwest corners of Miner Street at Des
IMPROVE.: Plaines River Road; northwest corner of Ellinwood Street
and Des Plaines River Road; and for the Miner Street
mini -park (located east of the Sugar Bowl Restaurant).
A representative from Teska Associates, Inc., the City's
landscape architect, also gave input on this matter, as
well as Director of Community Development Klaus.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he remembers that a
fountain was supposed to be part of the plan at the
northwest corner of Miner Street and Des Plaines River
Road. Mr. Klaus stated that he does not remember that
ever being discussed.
Alderman Sarlo stated that he also remembers that a
fountain was part of the plan.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to recommend
to the City Council, that before advertising for bids for
the 1998 Streetscape Improvements, the matter be referred
back to committee for a more detailed presentation of
what is being planned and where it will be located, i.e.
photographs of concrete wave and foliage; and, if
possible, incorporate a water feature in the plan at the
northwest corner of Miner Street and Des Plaines River
Road.
Motion by Sarlo to concur with Staff recommendation and
recommend to the City Council that City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for 1998 Streetscape
Improvements, returnable by 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5,
1998, and if proposed improvements are not acceptable,
reject bids, died for lack of a second.
Alderman Higgason expressed her concern about locating
and maintaining a fountain at northwest corner of Miner
Street and Des Plaines River Road; cars could drive into
it.
Original motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Arredia, Vice Chair
PROPOSED City Manager Douthwaite reviewed his memo of February 9,
TIME EXT./ 1998, in which he recommends that City extend the
TCI CABLE franchise agreement with Telenois, Inc., for a fourth
FRANCHISE six-month period to allow time to finish discussions and
AGREEMENT: finalize agreement that can then be presented to the City
Council. Mr. John Higgins, Jr., Director of Customer
Satisfaction, for TCI, also gave input on this matter.
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TCI AGREE. Mr. Mike O'Mally, 320 N. Wolf Road, addressed the
(Cont'd.) Committee of the Whole asking why TCI hasn't settled this
contract; City should not give them an extension because
they may not have been in compliance.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
authorize extension of Cable Television Franchise
Agreement between the City and Telenois, Inc. (TCI), for
a six (6) month period ending July 28, 1998, while
franchise renewal negotiations are in process; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-16-98 at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Arredia voted no.
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Smith, Chair
MCAT Police Chief Sturlini reviewed his memo of February 2,
AGREEMENT/ 1998, in which he outlines the Intergovernmental Major
POLICE Case Assistance Team Agreement (MCAT) with local law
DEPARTMENT: enforcement agencies to provide assistance in the form
of personnel, equipment, expertise and other resources
when dealing with major criminal investigations such as
homicides, serial rapes, serial arson, major bombings,
non -parental kidnappings and other crimes.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
Intergovernmental Agreement authorizing the Police
Department to participate in the Intergovernmental Major
Case Assistance Team (MCAT), at a cost to be determined
each year/Seized Customs Funds; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-17-98 at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
Mayor Junq assumed the chair and declared the City
Council back in session.
ACCEPT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
PROPOSALS/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Computer
COMPUTER Upgrade Project, to accept proposal from GEM Solutions,
UPGRADE 1239 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60607, to provide all
PROJECT: but the "Unix" server, at a cost not -to -exceed $540,920;
and accept proposal from Pentamation, 225 Marketplace,
Bethlehem, PA, 18018, to provide the "Unix" server, at
a cost not -to -exceed $55,000; all funds from 1998 Budget.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1 -Christiansen
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-15-98, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R-15-98 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$1,619,538,89, which includes $2,613.49 in expenditures
to Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving the $2,613.49 in expenditures to Home Depot).
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ADVERTISING Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
FOR BIDS/ with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that before
1998 STREET- advertising for bids for the 1998 Street Improvements,
SCAPE the matter be referred back to committee for a more
IMPROVE.: detailed presentation of what is being planned and where
it will be located, i.e. photographs of concrete wave and
foliage; and, if possible, incorporate a water feature
in the plan at the northwest corner of Miner Street and
Des Plaines River Road. Motion declared carried.
TIME EXT./ Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
TCI CABLE recommendation of Committee of the Whole to authorize
FRANCHISE extension of Cable Television Franchise Agreement between
AGREEMENT: the City and Telenois, Inc. (TCI), for a six (6) month
period ending July 28, 1998, while franchise renewal
Resolution negotiations are in process; and adopt Resolution R -16-
R-16-98 98, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO THE CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH TELENOIS, INC. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith
NAYS: 1-Arredia
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
MCAT Moved by Smith, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
AGREEMENT/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Mayor and
POLICE City Clerk be authorized to execute Intergovernmental
DEPARTMENT Agreement authorizing the Police Department to
participate in the Intergovernmental Major Case
Resolution Assistance Team (MCAT), at a cost to be determined each
R-17-98 year/Seized Customs Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
ZONING City Manager Douthwaite reviewed his memo of February 11,
MAP 1998 in which he presents Director of Community
CHANGES: Development D'Onofrio's suggested alternative ways to
notify affected property owners of possible changes in
the zoning of their properties.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, that this matter
be held and discussed under Committee of the Whole on
March 2, 1998. Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS ,
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK