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04/20/199873 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, APRIL 20, 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 Monday, April 20, 1998. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia. Alderman Elstner left the meeting at 11:13 P.M. Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Director of Economic Development Klaus, Director of Finance & Administrative Services Egeberg, Fire Chief Farinella, Police Captain Meese, 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 PLEDGE: The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CITIZEN Mr. John Yaccino, 1779 Cora Street, addressed the City PARTICIPA.: Council stating that he was pleased to see Mayor and Mrs. Jung at a recent event in DuPage County for Congressman Henry Hyde; there has been no City representation at these affairs for a long time; it was good to see. Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating his concern that the Village of Rosemont is trying to acquire acres of Forest Preserve land; this affects all the communities in this area; Rosemont should not have this land for their personal gain; Forest Preserve land should not be given to any individual, this land is for everyone. Mr. Powers stated that he would like the City to send a letter to the Cook County Board opposing the sale of this land to Rosemont or to anyone else for personal gain; a copy of the letter should be sent to State Representative Rosemary Mulligan and State Senator Marty Butler; this letter should also be given to the media so everyone will know what Des Plaines has done. Alderman Arredia stated that he would like to add the words "or lease" to the letter. Mayor Jung asked the City Council if this should be a discussion item at some future meeting. Alderman Beauvais stated that, if held, representatives of the Forest Preserve District should be at this meeting. Alderman Sarlo stated that another discussion item should be the proposed on and off ramps at Devon and Tri-State Tollway. Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that there is a meeting of the Cook County Board tomorrow morning in case anyone would like to go. Mr. Serbin also stated that he hated to see that Mr. Richard Luckritz was not reappointed to the Cable Commission; we can't have all "yes" men on these commissions. 74 4/20/98 PAGE TWO CITIZENS Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the City (Cont'd.) Council stating his appreciation for the prompt scheduling of additional re -airing of the City Council meetings. Mr. Sayad also stated that no decision should be made on the Library at the Special Meeting of the City Council on April 27, 1998; we need time to digest the information; one more week will not hurt anything; we should evaluate what we will be hearing and then vote on it at the next meeting of the City Council. Mr. Gene Fregetto, 800 Laurel Avenue, addressed the City Council stating that he has read the proposed amended redevelopment agreement with LR Development and it is the most seriously flawed agreement that he has ever seen; it would be nice to have a public hearing on this; we will have to live with this development for 20 years and even beyond; it will cost the City a lot of money if this agreement is signed as it stands. Mr. Fregetto also stated that he is in the process of making changes to the redevelopment agreement and he will get copies to the aldermen by Thursday of this week. Rev. Lynne Lohr, 1312 Prairie Avenue, addressed the City Council stating that she supports what Mr. Fregetto just said; wait a week; look at it from every angle; just wait. Mrs. Beverly Becker, 1917 Big Bend Drive, addressed the City Council stating her appreciation to Mayor Jung for submitting her name for reappointment to the Cable Commission; she plans to produce several programs about Des Plaines, i.e. senior groups, youth groups, the advantages to living in Des Plaines; she is concerned, however, how other shows will be produced since there are not enough trained producers. Mrs. Becker also stated that the City is losing two (2) very capable members of the Cable Commission, Lou Weber and Richard Luckritz; they will be missed. CONSENT City Clerk McAllister requested that Item 1 be removed AGENDA: from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman requested that Items 2 and 17 be removed; and Alderman Sarlo requested that Item 11 be removed. MINUTES: Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 2, 11 and 17. Motion declared carried. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, 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; Ordinances Z-3-98 and Z-4-98 were adopted; Ordinances M-17-98, M-18-98, M-19-98 and M-20-98 were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-27-98 and R-28-98 were adopted. City Clerk McAllister requested that minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 6, 1998, be amended as follows: Page Eight, Second Heading, Paragraph Four (4) , Line Four (4) , add after the word grinding "and paving." Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 6, 1998, as amended. Motion declared carried. MINUTES (Cont'd.) ATM MACHINES/ TRAIN STA._ & POLICE STA.: Consent Agenda SALE OF CITY PROPERTY AT POLICE AUCTION: Consent Agenda Ordinance M-17 98 SALE OF CITY PROPERTY AT NWMC AUCTION: Consent Agenda Ordinance M-18-98 SALE OF CITY PROPERTY/ COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: Consent Agenda Ordinance M-19-98 75 4/20/98 PAGE THREE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Arredia, that Executive Session minutes of April 6, 1998 be held for discussion in Executive Session later in the meeting. Motion declared carried. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held April 6, 1998, to deny request from CoVest Banc, 749 Lee Street, Des Plaines, to place an ATM machine in the Miner Street Train Station and in the Police Station. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize to sell by auction at the annual Police Auction to be held Saturday, April 25, 1998, surplus equipment from the Public Works Department, Police Department and Library; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-17-98. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-17-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY 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. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize to sell by auction through the Northwest Municipal Conference on Saturday, May 9, 1998, six (6) vehicles from the Public Works Department; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-18-98. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-18-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY 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. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize Director of Finance to sell to the highest bidder surplus Mini -Computer System (mini -server and related computer equipment and software); and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-19-98. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-19-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY 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. SALE OF POLICE EQP./ NWMC AUCTION: Consent Agenda Ordinance M-20-98 ZONING CASE 98 -05 -SU -V 1962 RIVER: Consent Agenda Ordinance Z-5-98 IDOT AGREE./ OAKTON AT MT. PROSPECT ROAD: Consent Agenda Resolution R-27-98 INTENT TO ISSUE IDRBs/ 25 E. HOWARD AVE.: Consent Agenda Resolution R-28-98 76 4/20/98 PAGE FOUR Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize to sell by auction through the Northwest Municipal Conference on Saturday, May 9, 1998, seven (7) surplus vehicles and two (2) surplus motorcycles from the Police Department; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M- 20-98. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-20-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY 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. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff, re Case 98 -05 -SU -V, to grant request for Special Use to permit a Class B Restaurant in the River Bend Shopping Center, 1962 River Road, in C-2 General Commercial District, contingent upon the repair of the trash dumpster enclosure located in the northwest corner of the property; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-5-98, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW A CARRY-OUT/DELIVERY (CLASS B) RESTAURANT AND A VARIATION TO SECTION 9.1.7.2.2.11.2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT FIVE PARKING SPACES INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SIX PARKING SPACES IN C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1962 RIVER ROAD (98 -05 -SU- V). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Agreement with State of Illinois (IDOT) for installation of Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption Equipment as part of the modernizing of the traffic signals at the intersection of Oakton Street at Mt. Prospect Road; at a cost to the City of $6,900/Motor Fuel Tax Funds, Section 98-00175-00TL; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-27-98, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $6,900.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS TO :PAY FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COST OF INSTALLING EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-EMPTION EQUIPMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF OAKTON STREET, AT MT. PROSPECT ROAD, KNOWN AS STATE SECTION 0407 -TS, CITY MFT SECTION #98-00175-00TL; CONTRACT NO. 60368. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request from Montana Metal Products that City obligate the remainder of its 1998 Industrial Revenue Bond Volume Cap - $1,674,600 to them to assist in financing the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of an industrial project on property located at 25 E. Howard Avenue; and, if bonds are issued, City be paid a 1% service fee; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-28-98, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, TO ASSIST IN FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND EQUIPPING OF AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT TO BE USED BY MONTANA METAL PRODUCTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. COMPENSATION STUDY: PARKING PAD VARIATION/ 1138 S. WOLF RD.: Consent Agenda PATIO VARIATION/ 527 DEBRA: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ LEAK DETECTION SERVICES: Consent Agenda ADVERTISING FOR BIDS: Consent Agenda APPROVAL/ APPOINT.- REAPPOINT- MENTS: Consent Agenda CONSIDERATION APPOINT.- REAPPOINT- MENTS: 77 4/20/98 PAGE FIVE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from The PAR Group, 100 N. Waukegan Road, Suite 200, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, to provide a Position Classification and Compensation Study for non-union employees, for a fee of $9,575/Contingency Reserve Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia NAYS: 1 -Beauvais ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section 111.7.1 of the Building Code to permit construction of a 217.5 sq. ft. (7.25' x 30') parking pad adjacent to existing driveway, on property located at 1138 S. Wolf Road. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section 515.0 of the Building Code to permit reconstruction of a patio that would be 17' wide and extend up to 19.0' from the foundation of the house (Code permits patios to extend up to 15' from the building foundation), on property located at 527 Debra Drive. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for three-year contract to perform Leak Detection Services, to the lowest bidder, The Pitometer Associates, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, for the bid amount of $0.0155/ft. ($8,184) for 1998; $0.0157/ft. ($8,952.77) for 1999; and $0.0161/ft. ($8,500.80) for 2000, all funds from Water Account. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for New Gutters and Downspouts at the Miner Street Transit Center, returnable by 3:00 p.tn., Friday, May 8, 1998 (no bids were received on original bid date, April 3, 1998, and new bid specifications were prepared). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to approve Mayoral appointments/reappointments to the HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION as follows: Reappointments: David McConnell, term to expire January 31, 2000 Terry Just, term to expire January 31, 2001 Appointments: Pamela Surber, AnnaMarie McCall, - -terms to expire January 31, 1999 John Monical, Elaine Layden, - -terms to expire January 31, 2000 Betsy Mousel, Nancy MaGill, - -terms to expire January 31, 2001 Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Alderman Brookman requested that the name of Daniel W. Lewand be removed from consideration for appointment to the Des Plaines Cable Commission so it can be voted on separately. Alderman Brookman stated her opposition to this appointment as she feels this would be a conflict of interest since Mr. Lewand formerly worked for Ameritech. ct APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINT. (Cont'd.) ORDINANCE Z-3-98 1750 S. ELMHURST: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE Z-4-98 RESCINDING Z-4-92: Consent Agenda PROPOSED 1998 BOND ISSUE: 78 4/20/98 PAGE SIX Mayor Jung stated that Mr. Lewand has been retired from Ameritech for seven (7) years; he does not feel this would be a conflict of interest and he is very comfortable presenting his name for consideration. Alderman Beauvais questioned whether consideration of appointments/reappointments had to be voted on. City Attorney ruled that they did not, so no motion is necessary. The following Mayoral appointments/reappointments are being presented for consideration and will be voted on under Consent Agenda on May 4, 1998: ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION: Reappointments - Donald J. Stolpa, Michael Nichols, William Muehlenbeck CABLE COMMISSION: Reappointment - Beverly Becker Appointments - James G. Hoffmann CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Reappointment - Charles Van Hyning ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Reappointments - Mary L. Howard, James M. Ulett, James O'Carroll ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Reappointments - Jack Messerschmidt, F. Daniel Fletcher The appointment of Daniel W. Lewand to the Cable Commission is being presented for consideration and will be voted on under Unfinished Business on May 4, 1998. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to adopt Ordinance Z-3-98, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CONGREGATE CARE UNITS FROM 240 TO 435 IN A C-2 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 4.2.4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A BUILDING HEIGHT OF 50 FEET INSTEAD OF THE 45 FEET PERMITTED MAXIMUM LIMIT, ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1750 S. ELMHURST ROAD (CASE NO. 97 -29 -SU -V). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to adopt Ordinance Z-4-98, AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE Z-4-92, WHICH ORIGINALLY AUTHORIZED THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A CONGREGATE CARE FACILITY AT 1750 SOUTH ELMHURST ROAD. 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 Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of April 14, 1998, in which he outlines the Staff's recommendation that the City issue $22 million in General Obligation Debt for 1998 to fund Street Improvements - $8,500,000; Storm Water System Improvements - $10,000,000; and Library Construction - $3,500,000. Mr. Egeberg stated that if the Committee approves the bond issue, he would need direction as to whether the debt will be issued competitively, or through a negotiated sale. The City's financial advisor, Speer Financial's representative, Kevin McCanna, addressed the Committee of the Whole outlining the advantages of competitive bid. 79 4/20/98 PAGE SEVEN BOND ISSUE Mr. Robert Shambora, Edward Jones Investments, I)es (Cont'd.) Plaines, addressed the Committee of the Whole outlining the advantages of the City using a negotiated sale. Alderman Higgason stated that she is not in favor of a negotiated sale. City Manager Douthwaite stated that he would like to go on record that he has a professional relationship with Edward Jones Investments. Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking if the bonds are callable. Mr. McCanna said they have an 8 -year callable provision. Mr. Sayad stated that the City should wait to see if the redevelopment plan is approved. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council, that the City issue $8,500,000 in General Obligation Debt for 1998, for Street Improvements through competitive bid. Motion declared carried. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council, that the City issue $10,000,000 in General Obligation Debt for 1998, for Storm Water System Improvements through competitive bid. Motion declared carried. Alderman Christiansen voted no. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the City Council, that the matter of issuing $3,500,000 in General Obligation Debt for 1998, for the Library Construction Component be held until a final decision is made whether the Library will be part of the downtown redevelopment plan. Moved by Smith, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt a substitute motion to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council, that the City issue $3,500,000 in General Obligation Debt for 1998, for the Library Construction Component through competitive bid; and further recommend that if the Library does not become part of the downtown redevelopment plan, the funds be used for Street Improvements. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 4-Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith NAYS: 4 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman, Arredia ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared failed (a tie vote is a failed vote). A voice vote on the original motion was declared failed. Rev. Lynne Lohr, 1312 Prairie Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that there is a conflict of interest having City Manager Douthwaite part of this matter since he has a personal interest. Rev. Lohr also stated her concern about what the consultant will be making on this issue. 1997 Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, to concur with SUPPLEMENTAL Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council APPROPRIA.: to approve 1997 Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $9,814,841; and further recommend that Ordinance M -:L6- 98 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff REGISTER: recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of April 20, 1998 - Warrant Register, in the amount of $1,297,091.38, which includes $697.88 in expenditures to Home Depot; and further recommend that Resolution R-29•-98 80 4/20/98 PAGE EIGHT WARRANT be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion (Cont'd.) declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on approving the $697.88 in expenditures to Home Depot - conflict of interest). PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Smith, Chair PURCHASE OF Fire Chief Farinella reviewed his memo of April 14, 1998, AUTOMATIC which describes what defibrillators are and how they are EXTERNAL only one link in the "chain of survival;" along with DEFIBRILLA.: cardio -pulmonary resuscitation, oxygen, and drug therapy. Fire Chief Farinella recommends that an AED (automatic external defibrillator) be purchased for each front-line fire engine and truck, for a total of five (5) ; funding, although not budgeted for, to come from the Fire Department Budget. Alderman Arredia stated that the funds should come out of the Contingency Reserve Fund, not the Fire Department Budget. Alderman Sarlo stated that he agreed with Alderman Arredia. Mr. Richard Ahlman, 314 Columbia Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that it is important to purchase these AEDs as soon as possible. Mr. Ahlman then introduced Dr. Stanley Zydlo, who is acknowledged to be the father of the Paramedic Program in the northwest suburbs. Dr. Zydlo spoke in support of this equipment. Rev. Lynne Lohr, 1312 Prairie Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole thanking the Fire Department for all their hard work; everyone should have a power of attorney for health care. Rev. Lohr asked if the AED is applied whether or not the person wants to be resuscitated. Fire Chief Farinella stated that they are required by law to resuscitate unless there is a do -not - resuscitate order presented to them in writing at the time of the call. Alderman Higgason thanked Mr. Ahlman for his hard work in promoting the purchase of this equipment. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council the purchase of five (5) Automatic External Defibrillators from Physio Control, 11811 Willows Road, Redmond, WA 98073, at a cost of $6,194 each, for a total of $30,970/Contingency Reserve Fund. Motion declared carried. LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair CURFEW Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Higgason, to concur ORDINANCE with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City AMENDMENT: Council to amend Title VI, Chapter 9 - "Curfew" to change the age definition of a minor from eighteen (18) to seventeen (17) ; that the hours of curfew on Sunday to Thursday, inclusive, be changed to 11:00 p.m. instead of 10:31 p.m.; and further recommend that Ordinance M-21-98 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Mayor Jung assumed the chair and declared the City Council back in session. 81 4/20/98 PAGE NINE CHAIRMEN/ Alderman Sarlo requested that the recommendation of the COMMISSIONS- Committee of the Whole held April 6, 1998, be amended to BOARDS: delete the words, "and qualifications section for chairmen be added for all commissions/boards." Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur with amended recommendation of the Committee of the Whole held April 6, 1998, that chairmen of commissions/boards be elected by its members after the term of the first chairman expires (having been appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council) ; thereafter all officers of a commission/board be elected by its members; and further recommend that City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinances. Motion declared carried. BOND ISSUE/ Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur STREET with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City IMPROVE.: issue $8,500,000 in General Obligation Debt for 1998, for Street Improvements through competitive bid. 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. BOND ISSUE/ Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to concur with STORM WATER recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City issue SYSTEM $10,000,000 in General Obligation Debt for 1998, :Eor IMPROVE.: Storm Water System Improvements through competitive bid. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman Sarlo, Smith, Arredia NAYS: 1 -Christiansen ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. BOND ISSUE/ Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to approve motion LIBRARY that failed in Committee of the Whole (tie vote), that CONSTRUCTION: City issue $3,500,000 in General Obligation Debt for 1998, for the Library Construction Component through competitive bid; and if the Library does not become part of the downtown redevelopment plan, the funds be used for Street Improvements. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a substitute motion to approve motion that failed in Committee of the Whole, that the matter of issuing $3,500,000 in General Obligation Debt for 1998, for the Library Construction Component be held until a final decision is made whether the Library will be part of the downtown redevelopment plan. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 3 -Beauvais, Brookman, Arredia NAYS: 5 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared failed. Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was: AYES: 5-Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith, Jung NAYS: 4 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman, Arredia ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. 1997 Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur SUPPLEMENTAL with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve APPROPRIA.: 1997 Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $9,814,841; and place on First Reading Ordinance M-16-98, Ordinance AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION M-16-98 OF FUNDS FOR THE CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF DES ,Qxt APPROPRIA. (Cont'd.) WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R-29-98 PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLA.: CURFEW ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Ordinance M-21-98 RESOLUTION R-30-98 SUPPORT SOC AGREEMENT: EXECUTIVE SESSION: 82 4/20/98 PAGE TEN PLAINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1997 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1997. Motion declared carried (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on May 4, 1998) . Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-29-98, 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: $1,297,091.38, which includes $697.88 in expenditures to Home Depot. 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 (Alderman Elstner abstained on approving the $697.88 in expenditures to Home Depot). Moved by Smith, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City purchase five (5) Automatic External Defibrillators from Physio Control, 11811 Willows Road, Redmond, WA 98073, at a cost of $6,194 each, for a total of $30,970/ Contingency Reserve Fund. 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 Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, with recommendation of Committee of the Whole Title VI, Chapter 9 - "Curfew" to change definition of a minor from eighteen (18) to (17) ; that the hours of curfew on Sunday to inclusive, be changed to 11:00 p.m. instead p.m.; and place on First Reading Ordinance Motion declared carried. to concur to amend the age seventeen Thursday, of 10:31 M-21-98. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-21-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 "CURFEW," OF TITLE VI, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, IN ITS ENTIRETY. 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 Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolution R-30-98, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, IN SUPPORT OF THE INTER- GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBURBAN O'HARE COMMISSION. Motion declared carried. Alderman Arredia voted no. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to go into Executive Session to discuss workmen's compensation claims, labor negotiations, and Executive Session minutes of April 6, 1998. Motion declared carried. City Council recessed at 10:30 p.m. City Council reconvened at 11:16 p.m. Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Christiansen, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia. 83 4/20/98 PAGE ELEVEN WORKMEN'S Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with COMPENSATION consensus in Executive Session that the City Attorney and CLAIMS: City's legal counsel be authorized to proceed as directed regarding Larry Van DeCarr v. City. Motion declared carried. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with consensus in Executive Session that the City Attorney and City's legal counsel be authorized to proceed as directed regarding William Cremer v. City. Motion declared carried. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with consensus in Executive Session that the City Attorney and City's legal counsel be authorized to proceed as directed regarding Lori Neubauer v. City. Motion declared carried. EXECUTIVE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur SESSION with consensus that Executive Session minutes of April MINUTES OF 6, 1998 be amended; Aldermen Brookman to provide the 4/6/98: wording for the amendment; and further recommend to approve the minutes as amended. Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. 1 APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY Ma( 7i% , 1998 Paul Tq/7 J'(ing, MAYOR 1 Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK