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.
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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
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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
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY Ma(
7i%
, 1998
Paul Tq/7 J'(ing, MAYOR
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Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE
CITY CLERK