06/01/1998105
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,
JUNE 1, 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, June 1,
1998.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith,
Arredia. Alderman Higgason was absent.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Director of Economic
Development Klaus, Director of Finance & Administrative Services Egebe:rg,
Fire Chief Farinella, Police Chief Sturlini, City Engineer Oakley,
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio, Public Works Administrative
Assistant Tozzo, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman,
Assistant City Attorney Bartel, 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.
RECOGNITION: Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman presented
a Certificate of Appreciation to Bridget Barnes of
Algonquin Junior High School for her design of the
Business Discount Brochure for the Des Plaines Youth ID
Card Program.
INTRODUCTION: Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman
introduced Monica Finan who is the new part-time
Afterschool Teen Program Coordinator, who was hired to
fill that position effective May 26, 1998.
CITIZEN Mr. Mike O'Malley, 320 N. Wolf Road, addressed the City
PARTICIPA.: Council asking that the rules be suspended to permit him
to speak for 15 minutes instead of the five (5) minute
limit.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to suspend the
rules to permit Mr. Mike O'Malley to address the City
Council for 15 minutes. Motion declared failed.
Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman voted yes.
Mr. O'Malley stated he believes that it is illegal for
elected officials to receive health insurance benefits;
an ordinance needs to be passed; he will seek an opinion
from the Attorney General's Office through State Senator
Marty Butler; he will see the City in Court.
Mr. Joe Botte, 560 Webford Avenue, addressed the City
Council asking what the impact would be on previous
elected officials regarding the health insurance benefits
issue. City Attorney Wiltse stated there would be no
impact because it was appropriately handled.
CONSENT City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 1 and 31 be
AGENDA: removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Christiansen
requested that Item 17 be removed; and Aldermen Smith and
Elstner requested that Item 19 be removed.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Arredia, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 17, 19 and 31. Motion
declared carried.
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AGENDA Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to approve the
(Cont'd.) Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-25-98, M-26-98, M-
27-98 and Z-6-98 were adopted; Ordinances M-28-98, M-29-
98, M-30-98, M-31-98, M-32-98, M-33-98, M-34-98, M-35-98,
M-36-98, M-37-98, M-38-98, M-39-98, M-40-98, M-41-98, and
M-42-98 were placed on First Reading; and Resolution R-
38-98 was adopted.
MINUTES/ City Clerk McAllister requested that the following
5/18/98: changes be made to the minutes of regular meeting of the
City Council held May 18, 1998, as follows: Page Seven,
Paragraph Five, Line One should read, "Moved by
Christiansen, seconded by Brookman," and Page Nine,
Paragraph One, the vote should read:
"AYES: 5 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo
NAYS: 2 -Smith, Arredia."
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held May 18,
1998 - AS AMENDED. Motion declared carried.
EXEC. SESS. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to approve
MINUTES/ minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held May
5/18/98: 18, 1998. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
SALE OF Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
FOREST recommendation of Committee of the Whole held May 18,
PRESERVE 1998, that Mayor be authorized to send a letter to Cook
LAND: County Board President John Stroger objecting to the sale
Consent of any Forest Preserve land. Motion declared carried as
Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
POWERS OF Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
CONSUMER recommendation of Committee of the Whole held May 18,
PROTECTION 1998, that an ordinance amending "Powers of the
COMMISSION: Commission" be drafted to allow the Consumer Protection
Consent Commission to recommend to the Mayor the suspension or
Agenda revocation of a company's business license; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-28-98,
Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-21-9 "POWERS OF THE
M-28-98 COMMISSION," OF CHAPTER 21 "CONSUMER PROTECTION
COMMISSION," OF TITLE II, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO NEW SUBSECTIONS (J) AND (K), AND
FURTHER AMENDING SUBSECTION (H) OF SECTION 2-21-10
"PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS." Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PAYMENT OF Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
LIQ. LIC. Staff recommendation to amend Title V, Chapter 34 -
FEES: "Intoxicating Liquors," Section 5-34-20(b) to provide
Consent that liquor licenses granted in the last quarter of the
Agenda year be good through the following June 30 of the
subsequent calendar year; and further recommend to place
Ordinance on First Reading Ordinance M-29-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
M-29-98 SUBSECTION 5-34-20(B) OF CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS," OF TITLE V, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
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°M -PLATE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
ONLY" Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 11 -
PARKING: "Parking Lots," to add a new Subsection 10-11-9 to
Consent prohibit parking in any parking space posted as "M -Plate
Agenda Only" unless the vehicle bears a M -Plate; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-30-98,
Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 "PARKING LOTS," OF TITLE
M-30-98 X OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO A NEW
SUBSECTION 10-11-9 "M -PLATE ONLY" PARKING. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
LIC. AGREE./ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
488 Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
PINEHURST: installation of a driveway apron constructed of brick
Consent pavers in the City -owned parkway adjacent to property
Agenda located at 488 Pinehurst Drive; Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary license agreement; and
Ordinance further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
M -31-98 31-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-
OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JANET P. WHITE FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A DRIVEWAY APRON CONSTRUCTED OF BRICK
PAVERS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 488
PINEHURST DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
LIC. AGREE./ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
1669 Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
MARSHALL: installation of an underground sprinkler system in City -
Consent owned parkway adjacent to property located at 1669
Agenda Marshall Drive; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute necessary license agreement; and further
Ordinance recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-32-98,
M-32-98 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD STEIN OF ILLINOIS AUTO
TRUCK COMPANY, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT
OF 1669 MARSHALL DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
LIC. AGREE./ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
1242 Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
EVERETT: installation of a sidewalk that would be 3' wide and run
Consent between the sidewalk and curb in the City -owned parkway
Agenda adjacent to property located at 1242 Everett Avenue;
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary
Ordinance license agreement; and further recommend to place on
M-33-98 First Reading Ordinance M-33-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
JEWEL GLEASON FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A CEMENT WALKWAY
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 1242 EVERETT
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
STATEMENT OF Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
UNDERSTAND./ Staff recommendation that Mayor be authorized to execute
AMERICAN RED a State of Understanding with the American Red Cross,
CROSS: Mid-America Chapter, 544 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington
Consent Heights, IL 60004, to assure timely and effective relief
Agenda efforts to residents affected by disasters that may
occur; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-38-98,
Resolution A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A "STATEMENT
R-38-98 OF UNDERSTANDING" WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER
CHICAGO AND DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
vt
FENCE
VARIATION/
1396 HENRY:
Consent
Agenda
FENCE
VARIATION/
1703 E.
LINCOLN AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
FENCE
VARIATION/
1738
CORA ST.:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1613
VAN BUREN:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
982
CLARK LANE:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
569
VASSAR LANE:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1321
MIDDLETON:
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for a Variation to
Section 6-7-1 of the City Code to permit construction of
a 6' high privacy fence on property located at 1396 Henry
Avenue that would enclose the secondary front yard along
Center Street, contingent upon petitioner building the
fence with a 45 degree angle at the northwest corner of
the property (Code requires fences to not exceed 3.5' in
height and be at least 50% open). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 6-7-1 of the City Code to permit construction of
a 4' high, 40% open, fence on property located at 1703
E. Lincoln Avenue that would enclose the secondary front
yard along Orchard Street (Code requires fences to not
exceed 3.5' in height and be at least 50% open). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for an "after -the -
fact" Variation to Section 6-7-1 of the City Code to
approve construction of a 6' high, wooden, privacy fence
in the front yard of property located at 1738 Cora Street
(Code requires fences to not exceed 3.5' in height and
be at least 50% open) ; and petitioner to pay a double
permit fee of $56 for constructing without a building
permit. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 515.0 of the Building Code to permit construction
of a new patio on property located at 1613 Van Buren
Avenue that would extend 26' from the building foundation
with a total area of approximately 612 sq. ft. (Code
permits patios to extend up to 15' from the building
foundation and have a total area of 344 sq. ft .) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 515.0 of the Building Code to permit
reconstruction of a patio on property located at 982
Clark Lane that would extend 20' from the building
foundation with a total area of approximately 600 sq. ft.
(Code permits patios to extend 15' from the building
foundation and have a total area of 344 sq. ft.) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 515.0 of the Building Code to permit
reconstruction of a patio on property located at 569
Vassar Lane that would extend 25' from the building
foundation with a total area of 450 sq. ft. (Code permits
patios to extend 15' from the building foundation and
have a total area of 344 sq. ft.). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to concur
with Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation
to Section 515.0 of the Building Code to permit
construction of an oversized patio on property located
at 1321 Middleton Court that would extend 18' from the
building foundation with a total area of approximately
459 sq. ft. (Code permits patios to extend 15' from the
building foundation and have a total area of 344 sq.
ft.); and further recommend that petitioner pay a double
permit fee of $56 for constructing without a building
permit. Motion declared carried.
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
1011
CRABTREE:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-34-98
CHAIRMEN &
OFFICERS/
COMMISSIONS
& BOARDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-35-98
CHAIRPERSON/
ARCHITECT.
COMMISSION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-36-98
CHAIRPERSON/
CABLE TV
COMMISSION:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for a Variation to
Section 111.7.1 - "Hard Surface Limitations" of the
Building Code to permit construction of a circular
driveway in the front yard of property located at 1011
Crabtree Lane (Code requires City Council approval of all
circular driveways). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Elstner, to add decorating
of 50 light poles to the bid at a total cost of $3,600.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for the Purchase,
Installation, Maintenance and Removal of City's Annual
Holiday Decorations to the lowest bidder, Temple Display,
Ltd., 114-E Kirkland Center, Oswego, IL 60543, in the bid
amount of $18,083, plus $3,600 for decorating of 50 light
poles, for a total bid amount of $21,683/1998 Budgeted
Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Installation of a Telephone System
at Fire Stations #1, #2 and #3, returnable by 3:00 p.m.
on Friday, June 26, 1998. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to approve
Mayoral appointment/reappointments as follows:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Appointment
Larry Gillie, term to expire April 30, 1999
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Reappointments
Rodney Yourist, Earle Stover,
terms to expire April 30, 2003
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-34-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
14 "QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS,"
OF TITLE II "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS" OF THE CITY CODE OF
DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO NEW SECTIONS 2-14-2
"APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND OTHER OFFICERS" AND 2-14-3
"TERM OF OFFICE." Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-35-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
2-10-1 "ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION" AND SUBSECTION 2-10-
1(A) OF CHAPTER 10 "ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION" OF TITLE
II OF THE CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-36-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
2-23-2 "MEMBERS" AND 2-23-3 "TERM OF OFFICE," OF CHAPTER
23 "CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION," OF TITLE II OF THE CITY
CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
M-37-98 Reading Ordinance M-37-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
CHAIRPERSON/ 2-1-2(A) "ORGANIZATION," OF CHAPTER 1 "COMMUNITY HEALTH
COMM. HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION," OF TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE.
ADVISORY Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
COMMISSION: Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
M-38-98 Reading Ordinance M-38-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
CHAIRPERSON/ 2-21-2 "CHAIRMAN AND OTHER OFFICERS" AND SUBSECTION 2 -21 -
CONSUMER 2(A) OF CHAPTER 21 "CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION" OF
PROTECTION TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
COMMISSION: approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
M-39-98 Reading Ordinance M-39-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
CHAIRPERSON/ 2-7-2 "CHAIRMAN AND OTHER OFFICERS," OF CHAPTER 7 "KEEP
KEEP D.P. DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION" OF TITLE II OF THE CITY
BEAUTIFUL CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
COMMISSION: under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
M-40-98 Reading Ordinance M-40-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
CHAIRPERSON/ 2-4-2 "MEMBERS" AND 2-4-3 "TERM OF OFFICE" OF CHAPTER 4
PLAN "PLAN COMMISSION," OF TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE. Motion
COMMISSION: declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
M-41-98 Reading Ordinance M-41-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
CHAIRPERSON/ 2-6-2 "TERMS; ORGANIZATION," OF CHAPTER 6 "YOUTH
YOUTH COMMISSION" OF TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE. Motion
COMMISSION: declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
M-42-98 Reading Ordinance M-42-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
CHAIRPERSON/ 2-8-1 "CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP," OF CHAPTER 8 "ZONING
ZONING BOARD BOARD OF APPEALS" OF TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE. Motion
OF APPEALS: declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE City Clerk McAllister stated that Ordinance M-43-98, AN
M-43-98 ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE I -A "FIRE GROUP," SCHEDULE
NON-UNION II -A "POLICE GROUP," SCHEDULE III -A "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING
EMPLOYEES AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP," SCHEDULE IV "SUPERVISORY AND
SALARY ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP," SCHEDULE V-A "NON -UNIONIZED
INCREASE: PERSONNEL TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP,"
AND SCHEDULE VI -A "LABOR/TRADE - SUPERVISORY 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 REFLECT A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1998 TO APRIL
30, 1999, is being held for discussion in Executive
Session later in the evening.
ORDINANCE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
M-25-98 Ordinance M-25-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
LIC. AGREE./ OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JERROLD STEVENS
721 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER
MIDDLETON: SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 721
Consent MIDDLETON LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-26-98
DRIVEWAYS -
DOUBLE
FRONTAGE
LOTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-27-98
LIQ. LIC./
1730 S.
ELMHURST:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-6-98
VARIATION/
1207 E.
TOUHY AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REVENUE
ALTERNATIVES/
LIBRARY DEBT
SERVICE:
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-26-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3
"DRIVEWAYS," OF TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
TO ADD THERETO A NEW SECTION 9-3-11 "DRIVEWAYS; DOUBLE
FRONTAGE LOTS," Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-27-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18
"LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS G LICENSES BY ONE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance Z-6-98, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO
SECTION 4.2.4 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 48.12
FEET INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED 45 FEET, IN C-2 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1207 EAST TOUHY AVENUE. 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
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of June 1, 1998 - Warrant Register, in the amount of
$1,694,152.12, which includes $207.07 in expenditures to
Home Depot; and further recommend that Resolution R-39-98
be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on approving
the $207.07 in expenditures to Home Depot - conflict of
interest).
City Manager Douthwaite reviewed his memo of May 27,
1998, which included a revised cash flow report for the
TIF Fund as requested by the City Council on May 4, 1998.
Alderman Brookman stated that she believes there would
be enough money in the TIF Fund over the years to pay for
the Library; we would then not have to impose any extra
taxes. Alderman Brookman would like the Staff to prepare
a report that would explain the various funding
assumptions.
Alderman Beauvais asked whether it would cost the City
25% more if TIF Funds were used for this building. City
Manager Douthwaite said yes.
Mr. Gene Fregetto, 800 Laurel Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that there would be a 4%
inflation factor from 2004 to 2011 which would result in
more funds than projected; the City should look at the
total revenue stream and see what can be done with that;
he would like the lowest impact as possible on the
taxpayers.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to recommend
to the City Council that the matter of revenue
alternatives for the Library debt service be held until
the City Council meeting on July 6, 1998, for further
Committee discussion and final decision. Motion declared
carried.
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LIBRARY Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
(Cont'd.) City Council that City's financial advisor, Speer
Financial, Inc., 55 E. Monroe Street, Suite 3435,
Chicago, IL 60603 be retained at a cost not -to -exceed
$2,000 to provide a report that would explore other
funding options; looking at restructuring the current
debt service; looking at capital appreciation bonds;
whatever it takes to fund a new Library. Motion declared
failed. Alderman Brookman voted yes.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
DISCUSSION/ Alderman Arredia stated that he did a survey which
RESIDENCY indicated that several towns who implemented a residency
REQUIREMENT requirement for department heads now regret it; they were
FOR DEPT. limited to the number of qualified employees.
HEADS:
Alderman Smith stated that while the argument for
residency has some merit, there are also reasons to be
against it; not enough merit.
Alderman Sarlo, stated that it could be quite costly to
the employee; it might not be worth it to that person.
Alderman Brookman stated that the City should take its
time and study the matter.
Alderman Elstner stated that the City should keep things
the way they are.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole in support of a residency
requirement for future department heads and "grandfather"
present department heads; City should have a solid policy
on this matter; should study this issue more; get
feedback from the residents.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council that this matter be held indefinitely
until the aldermen have more direction from their
residents. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4 -Beauvais, Brookman, Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 3 -Christiansen, Elstner, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
ENGINEERING - Alderman Elstner, Chair
AGREEMENT City Engineer Oakley reviewed his memo of May 27, 1998,
AMENDMENT/ in which he stated that due to recent resignations in the
CONTRACT "B" Engineering Department he is requesting a temporary
STREET inspector for the Contract "B" Street Reconstruction
RECONSTRUC.: project.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that it would be in the best interest of the City to
accept proposal from Engineering Resource Associates,
Inc., 214 W. Willow Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187, and amend
their agreement (approved by the City Council on April
6, 1998, to perform Construction Engineering Services for
1998 Sewer and Water System Improvements in the amount
of $79,120), to add the cost of an additional inspector
for the Contract "B" Street Reconstruction Project in the
not -to -exceed amount of $15,000, for a new agreement
total not -to -exceed amount with ERS of $94,120/General
Improvement Fund. Motion declared carried.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-39-98
REVENUE
ALTERNATIVES/
LIBRARY DEBT
SERVICE:
RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENT
FOR DEPT.
HEADS:
AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT/
CONTRACT UBn
STREET
RECONSTRUC.:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
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Mayor Jung assumed the chair and declared the City
Council back in session.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-39-98, 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:
$1,694,152.12, which includes $207.07 in expenditures to
Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving the $207.07 in expenditures to Home Depot).
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
matter of revenue alternatives for the Library debt
service be held until the City Council meeting on July
6, 1998, for further Committee discussion and final
decision. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the matter
of a residency requirement for department heads be held
indefinitely until the aldermen have more direction from
their residents. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4 -Beauvais, Brookman, Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 3 -Christiansen, Elstner, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that it would
be in the best interest of the City to accept proposal
from Engineering Resource Associates, Inc., 214 W. Willow
Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187, and amend their agreement
(approved by the City Council on April 6, 1998, to
perform Construction Engineering Services for 1998 Sewer
and Water System Improvements in the amount of $79,120),
to add the cost of an additional inspector for the
Contract "B" Street Reconstruction Project in the not -to -
exceed amount of $15,000, for a new agreement total not -
to -exceed amount with ERS of $94,120/General Improvement
Fund. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to go into Executive
Session to discuss acquisition of real property and non-
union employees salary increase (Ordinance M-43-98).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 -Beauvais, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 2 -Christiansen, Elstner
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 9:20 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:42 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith,
Arredia.
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY:
NON-UNION
EMPLOYEES
SALARY
INCREASE:
Ordinance
M-43-98
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to
consensus in Executive Session that City
authorized to proceed as directed regarding
of real property. Upon roll call, the vote
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
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concur with
Manager be
acquisition
was:
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session, to accept Ordinance M-43-
98, regarding non-union employees salary increase, as
prepared and place same on First Reading. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Beauvais, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-43-98, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SCHEDULE I -A "FIRE GROUP," SCHEDULE II -A "POLICE
GROUP," SCHEDULE III -A "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND
MISCELLANEOUS GROUP," SCHEDULE IV "SUPERVISORY AND
ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP," SCHEDULE V-A "NON -UNIONIZED
PERSONNEL TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP,"
AND SCHEDULE VI -A "LABOR/TRADES - SUPERVISORY 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 REFLECT A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1998 TO APRIL
30, 1999. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Higgason
Motion declared carried (Alderman Brookman abstained from
voting on Fire Department personnel).
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS 11 -Th
1
MAYOR
, 1998
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK