07/06/1998125
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,
JULY 6, 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 7:02 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, July 6,
1998.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant to the City
Manager Johnson, Director of Economic Development Klaus, Assistant
Director of Finance Placko, Fire Chief Farinella, Police Chief Sturlini,
City Engineer Oakley, Director of Community Development D'Onofrio,
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.
PRESENTATION: Executive Director Suzan Tash, Horizons Children's
Center, presented a commemorative plaque to Mayor Jung
to recognize Des Plaines for its commitment to quality
childcare and early childhood education. Also in
attendance was Des Plaines resident, Paul Black, and his
Horizon child, Alyssa, 4-1/2 years old.
RECOGNITION: Police Chief Sturlini recognized Police Lieutenant
William Schneider who recently graduated from the
Southern Police Institute Command Officers Development
Course with a grade point average of 98.9% for which he
received the Directors Award for Academic Achievement.
CITIZEN Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
PARTICIPA.: City Council stating his concern about the vandalism that
has been occurring on his block and along Forest Avenue;
his mailbox was blown up with mail in it; he finds beer
cans along the berm on Juno's property where they are
also destroying trees; just a few individuals are
terrorizing the neighborhood; he might start a
neighborhood watch program in his area; this is serious;
he suggests the aldermen and staff have a separate
meeting to discuss how to control this situation.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
Alderman Smith requested that Item 21 be removed from the
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Arredia, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Item 21. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, 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 M-44-98, M-45-98, M-
46-98 and M-47-98 were adopted; Ordinances M-48-98, M-49-
98, and M-50-98 were placed on First Reading; and
Resolution R-42-98 was adopted.
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
FENCE
VARIATION/
1522
CENTER:
Consent
Agenda
RECAPTURE
AGREEMENT/
1444-1446
WEDGEWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-50-98
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
691
MIDDLETON:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-48-98
RESCINDING
ORDINANCE
M-37-98:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-49-98
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason,
minutes of the regular meeting of the City
June 15, 1998. Motion declared carried
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason,
minutes of Executive Session of the City
June 15, 1998. Motion declared carried
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held June 15,
1998, to grant request for Variation to Section 6-7-1 of
the City Code to permit construction of a 6' high,
wooden, privacy fence in the front yard along 1522 Center
Street (Code requires front yard fences to be at least
50% open and not exceed 3-1/2' in height). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
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to approve
Council held
as approved
to approve
Council held
as approved
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Recapture Agreement with Steve
Quinn, Vince Cullotta and Rosalie Cullotta for their
recovery of 100% of the total cost of $21,000 for
installation of storm water sewer system line extension
on property located at 1444 and 1446 (was 1450) Wedgewood
Avenue; to be paid by owners of any properties which
connect to the line extension; City to become absolute
owner of said storm water sewer system line extension at
the end of ten years after ordinance is adopted; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
50-98. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-50-98, AN ORDINANCE
IN REGARD TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STEVE QUINN, VINCE
CULLOTTA AND ROSALIE CULLOTTA MUNICIPAL STORM WATER SEWER
EXTENSION AT 1446 (WAS 1450) WEDGEWOOD. 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 Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
installation of an underground sprinkler system in City -
owned parkway adjacent to property located at 691
Middleton Lane; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute necessary license agreement; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-48-98,
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTOPHER NOWOTARSKI, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
approved unanimously under
FRONT OF 691 MIDDLETON LANE,
Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to rescind Ordinance M-37-98,
adopted by the City Council on June 15, 1998, regarding
the position of chairperson for the Community Health
Advisory Commission, inasmuch as this Commission was
abolished by the City Council on March 3, 1997; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
49-98, AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE M-37-98 "AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-1-2(A) 'ORGANIZATION,' OF
CHAPTER 1 'COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION,' OF
TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE," IN ITS ENTIRETY. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
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1998 MAINT. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
OF MUNICIPAL Staff recommendation to authorize extension of State of
STREETS: Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) "Agreement
Consent for the Maintenance of Municipal Streets," dated July 6,
Agenda 1995, for the period July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999; IDOT
to reimburse the City in the amount of $51,548; and
Resolution further recommend to adopt Resolution R-42-98, A
R-42-98 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "AGREEMENT FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF MUNICIPAL STREETS," EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
1998, FOR THE COMING YEAR AND TO ACCEPT THE INCREASE IN
COMPENSATION THERETO. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PATIO Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
VARIATION/ Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
670 Section 515.0 of the Building Code, for property located
MIDDLETON: at 670 Middleton Lane, to permit construction of an
Consent oversized patio that would extend at least 19' from the
Agenda building foundation with a total area of approximately
534 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.
PATIO Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
VARIATION/ Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
775 Section 515.0 of the Building Code, for property located
CITADEL: at 775 Citadel Court, to permit construction of a new
Consent patio that would extend 21' from the building foundation
Agenda with a total area of approximately 520 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.
PATIO Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
VARIATION/ Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
589 Section 515.0 of the Building Code, for property located
JON LANE: at 589 Jon Lane, to permit reconstruction of a patio that
Consent would extend 14' from the building foundation with a
Agenda total area of approximately 423 sq. ft. (Code permits
patios to have a total area of 344 sq. ft.). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
PATIO Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
VARIATION/ Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
1164 Section 515.0 of the Building Code, for property located
SOUTHEAST: at 1164 Southeast Place, to permit construction of a new
Consent patio that would extend 33.17' from the building
Agenda foundation with a total area of approximately 352 sq. ft.
(Code permits patios to extend up to 15' from the
building foundation and have a total area of 344 sq.
ft.); and approval be subject to petitioner removing the
entire old patio before construction of new patio.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
PATIO Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
VARIATION/ Staff recommendation to grant request for an "after -the -
329 fact" Variation to Section 515.0 of the Building Code,
BENNETT: for property located at 329 Bennett Lane, to permit
Consent reconstruction of a patio that would extend up to 19.5'
Agenda from the building foundation with a total area of
approximately 399 sq. ft. (Code permits patios to extend
15' from the -building foundation and have a total area
of 344 sq. ft.); 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.
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PARKING PAD Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
VARIATION/ Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
1048 Section 111.7.1 of the Building Code, for property
HEWITT: located at 1048 Hewitt Drive, to permit construction of
Consent a parking pad 6.5' wide and 31' long, adjacent to
Agenda existing driveway, for a total width of 18' and have a
total area of approximately 527.4 sq. ft. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
SIDEWALK Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
SALES DAYS/ Staff recommendation to grant request from Des Plaines
CHAMBER: Chamber of Commerce and Industry to hold their 42nd
Consent Annual City -Wide Sidewalk Sale Days from Thursday, August
Agenda 13 through Sunday, August 16, 1998; and parking
restrictions be waived during these special days for the
convenience of shoppers except for parking lot leased to
First Bank along Ellinwood Street (between Lee and
Pearson Streets) and PlainsBank employees' parking lot
at Graceland and Prairie Avenues - ANNUAL REQUEST.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
1998 LANE Staff recommendation to award bid for 1998 Lane Marking
MARKING Contract to the lowest bidder through Northwest Municipal
CONTRACT: Conference, Superior Road Striping, 4N 195 Briar Lane,
Consent Bensenville, IL 60106, in the not -to -exceed amount of
Agenda $6,000/1998 General Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
1998 CRACK Staff recommendation to award bid for 1998 Crack Sealing
SEALING Contract to the lowest bidder through Northwest Municipal
CONTRACT: Conference, Scodeller Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 448,
Consent South Lyon, MI 48178, for the bid price of $.984/lb. of
Agenda sealant for a not -to -exceed total of $50,000/MFT Section
98-00000-00 GM; and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary IDOT documents. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
CONCRETE Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) Concrete
SAW WITH Saw with Blade for the premium Target Tech Pro 65III with
BLADE: Blade Red 450B -R (the unit that best met the needs of the
Consent Public Works Department) to Portable Tool Sales &
Agenda Service, 155 E. North Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181, in
the total amount of $10,016.50/1998 Water Fund. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ADVERTISING Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bids for Removal of an Underground Waste
Agenda Oil Tank at the Public Works Department, returnable by
3:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 1998. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Four (4) 1999 Heavy Duty Dump
Trucks, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 1998.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Leak Detection, Spill/Overfill
Prevention and Cathodic Protection for Two (2)
Underground Storage Tanks and Piping at 1420 Miner
Street, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 1998.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-52-98
STREET
SWEEPING
AMENDMENT:
ORDINANCE
M-44-98
LIC. AGREE./
1320
CALLEN:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-45-98
PREVAILING
WAGE RATES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-46-98
LIQ. LIC.
CLASS CHANGE/
2300
MANNHEIM:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-47-98
LIQ. LIC.
CLASS CHANGE/
901 E.
OAKTON ST.:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT.:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-52-98. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-52-98, AN ORDINANCE
DELETING SECTION 10-5-29 "STREET CLEANING," OF CHAPTER
5 "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," TITLE X, OF THE CITY
CODE OF DES PLAINES, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ADDING THERETO
A NEW SECTION 10-5-30 "STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES."
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 Higgason, to adopt
Ordinance M-44-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JOHN AND
MARGARET DAVID, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT
OF 1320 CALLEN LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to adopt
Ordinance M-45-98, AN ORDINANCE ENACTING 820 ILCS 130/1,
ET SEQ. (1996) PERTAINING TO WAGES OF EMPLOYEES
PERFORMING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND PREVAILING WAGE
RATES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to adopt
Ordinance M-46-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18
"LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
TO DECREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS A-2 LICENSES BY ONE
(1) AND INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS G LICENSES BY
ONE (1). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to adopt
Ordinance M-37-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18
"LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS A LICENSES BY C)NE
(1) AND DECREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS E LICENSES BY
ONE (1). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
The following appointments/reappointments were presented
for consideration:
BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS:
Reappointment - William Connolly
YOUTH COMMISSION:
Reappointment - Gerald Fischer
Appointment - Christine Schumacher, Gina Morgan,
Thomas J. Simeone, Mary Dankowski
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION: - Appointments
William A. Stagner, Thomas Stettner, Alanson P. "Hap"
Holly, Lucille F. Adamick, Marabeth Kime, Patrick M.
Snyder II, Richard A. Prochenski, Frederick Quellmaiz,
Robbin M. Muhr, Shelby Reese, David Laaser, Nancy
Jenkins, Elaine Johnsen, Rhonda Popko, Gloria Keane
(final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on July
20, 1998).
MAYOR JUNG DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
VIDEO GAME- Assistant to the City Manager Johnson reviewed his memo
ARCADE ROOM/ of June 22, 1998, regarding the request from the Des
D.P. PARK Plaines Park District to permit a video game -arcade room
DISTRICT: at the Mountain View Mine Adventure Golf Course on
Algonquin Road.
A general discussion followed on the hours of operations,
number of electric games allowed and whether the
variation would be limited to that location.
LIQ. LIC./
299-301 S.
RIVER RD.:
Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating his objection to this
request; this is going to add more money to a government
agency; this is wrong.
Mr. David Markworth, Director of Parks & Recreation, Des
Plaines Park District, addressed the Committee of the
Whole stating that the additional revenue will be used
so program fees will not have to be raised.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to grant request from Des Plaines Park District to permit
a video game -arcade room in any recreational facility
controlled by the Des Plaines Park District; and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Elstner and Arredia
voted no.
Petitioners Stanatis and Jozefa Koutsostamatis were sworn
in by the City Clerk and gave testimony before the
Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council approval of change of majority stockholder
of Liquor License for property located at 299-301 S.
River Road, d/b/a Steve's Liquors; contingent upon
verification of fingerprints. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
ZONING CASE Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
98-07-V/ memo of June 26, 1998, regarding the amended request for
75 W. an oversized garage that would measure 24' x 55'
ALGONQUIN: (original request was 24' x 72'); the zoning ordinance
permits a maximum of 24' x 30'. Mr. D'Onofrio stated
that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended to deny this
request, as does the Staff.
Mr. Ken Ivaska, 75 W. Algonquin Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he will not use this
oversized garage for anything but storing his classic
cars, snowmobile and lawn mower; he wants to get them off
the driveway; his neighbors support his request. Mr.
Ivaska also stated that the enlarged area will allow him
to turn his car around so he does not have to back out
onto Algonquin Road; this would be an added safety
feature.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to recommend to
the City Council to grant request for a Variation to
Section 3.1.2.11 of the Zoning Code to permit
construction of an oversized garage that would measure
24' x 55' in R-2 Single Family Residential District on
property located at 75 W. Algonquin Road; and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen and Smith
voted no. (Further action on this matter under
Unfinished Business on July 20, 1998.)
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AMENDED
ZONING
ORD. -MAP:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REVENUE
ALTERNATIVES/
LIBRARY DEBT
SERVICE:
RECESS:
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Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of June 11, 1998, regarding the three (3) non -
residentially zoned properties that would be re -zoned to
residential on the proposed zoning map.
Alderman Higgason asked if these three (3) property
owners had been contacted regarding the proposed change
to their property. Mr. D'Onofrio said no, but he would
be happy to do that.
The owner of the property at 1840 Busse Highway addressed
the Committee of the Whole asking for a clarification of
what is being proposed for the Busse Highway and Dempster
Street triangle; he is confused. Mr. D'Onofrio stated
that the property is proposed to be zoned C-2 Limited
Office Commercial. Alderman Beauvais stated that she
would like that property to remain M-2 General
Manufacturing.
Mrs. Kathy Krus, 888 Mason Lane, addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that she is against condos or
townhomes being built in the Busse Highway and Dempster
Street triangle area because of the danger of more
flooding; an office building or manufacturing facility
would be OK.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she has several property
owners that should be contacted about the proposed
changes to their property. Mr. D'Onofrio said he would
do that.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to recommend to
the City Council, re proposed zoning map changes, that
Parcel 43 - Busse Highway and Dempster Street, remain M-2
General Manufacturing; Staff meet with owners of: Parcel
27 - Southeast corner of River Road and Mill Street;
Parcel 36 - 346 Potter Road; Parcel 38 - Potter Road
between Ballard Road and Seminary Avenue; Parcel 39 -
2501 Ballard Road; and Parcel 54 - 1000-1014 Prairie
Avenue; to review with them the proposed changes to their
property; and report back to Committee. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Smith voted no. (Further action on
this matter under Unfinished Business on July 20, 1998.)
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of July 6, 1998 - Warrant Register, in the amount
$2,701,682.17, which includes $1,565.26 in expenditures
to Home Depot; and further recommend that Resolution R-
43-98 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving the $1,565.26 in expenditures to Home Depot. -
conflict of interest).
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Arredia, to recommend to
the City Council that the matter of Revenue Alternatives
for the Library Debt Service be tabled until August 3,
1998. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4 -Christiansen, Elstner, Brookman, Arredia
NAYS: 4 -Beauvais, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed (a tie vote is a failed vote).
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, that there
be a five (5) minute recess. Motion declared carried.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:05 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9:14 p.m.
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LIBRARY Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to recommend
(Cont'd.) to the City Council that the matter of Revenue
Alternatives for the Library Debt Service be tabled until
it can be discussed at a Special Meeting of the City
Council to be held Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
in Room 102 of City Hall. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 2-Higgason, Smith
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Jung assumed the chair and declared the City
Council back in session.
FENCE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur
VARIATION/ with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held June
1152 E. 15, 1998, to grant request for an "after -the -fact"
WALNUT: Variation to Section 6-7-1 of the City Code to permit the
completion of a 6' high, black iron fence in the front
yard along 1152 E. Walnut Avenue and extend 8' along the
east side of the property (Code requires front yard
fences to not exceed 3-1/2' in height); and petitioner
to pay a double permit fee of $56 for constructing
without a building permit. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Smith voted no.
ELECTRIC Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to suspend the
UTILITY TAX/ rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
PROPORTIONAL declared carried.
METHOD:
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Ordinance Council stating his opposition to this ordinance; it is
M-51-98 debatable whether the street program really needs the
revenue that would be lost when Commonwealth Edison
reduces its electric rates by 15% for residential users
beginning August 1, 1998; his street hasn't been done in
30 years --he is happy to wait his turn; compare your
June, 1997 bill to your June, 1998 bill.
Mr. Joe Botte, 560 Webford Avenue, addressed the City
Council asking whether the collection would be at the
kilowatt hour fee or added at the bottom of the bill
where the resident would pay more. City Manager
Douthwaite stated that to the best of his understaning,
the collection is at the kilowatt hour fee.
Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that his bill has increased to 3.3%
why wasn't he told that his bill would go up;
Commonwealth Edison is out of control.
Following further discussion, Mayor Jung stated that this
matter would be held and discussed again under Unfinished
Business on July 20, 1998.
MORATORIUM/ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
COMM. EDISON with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held June
TREE MAINT. 23, 1998, that the moratorium, regarding on-going
PROGRAM: maintenance tree trimming by Commonwealth Edison, remain
in effect until the committee appointed by Mayor Jung,
Resolution consisting of: Alderman Elstner (Chair), Alderman
R-44-98 Higgason, Commonwealth Edison representative, Public
Works Department representative, and two (2) residents,
Cathy Lech and Bob Suriano, meet within the next two (2)
months or sooner and report back to the Committee of the
Whole; the moratorium does not include emergency tree
TREES
(Cont'd.)
VIDEO GAME -
ARCADE ROOM/
D.P. PARK
DISTRICT:
LIQ. LIC./
299-301 S.
RIVER RD.:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-43-98
SINGLE BID/
TELEPHONE
SYSTEM AT
FIRE
STATIONS:
BUILDING
VARIATION
APPLICATION
FEE:
REVENUE
ALTERNATIVES/
LIBRARY DEBT
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cutting procedures; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-44-98, A RESOLUTION IMPOSING A MORATORIUM
ON THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON TREE TRIMMING MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 -Christiansen, Elstner, Brookman, Arredia,
Jung
NAYS: 4 -Beauvais, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
from Des Plaines Park District to permit a video game -
arcade room in any recreational facility controlled by
the Des Plaines Park District; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Arredia voted no. (Further action on
this matter under Unfinished Business on July 20, 1998.)
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
change of majority stockholder of Liquor License for
property located at 299-301 S. River Road, d/b/a Steve's
Liquors; contingent upon verification of fingerprints.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-43-98, 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:
$2,701,682.17, which includes $1,565.26 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 $1,565.26 in expenditures to Home Depot).
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to authorize City
Clerk to open single bid received on Friday, June 26,
1998, for Installation of a Telephone System at Fire
Station #1, #2 and #3. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais voted no.
City Clerk McAllister opened the bid and announced that
it was from Call Communications, Inc., 837 S. Westmore,
Suite B-41, Lombard, IL 60148, in the amounts of:
Fire Station #1 - $2,803.67
Fire Station #2 - $3,472.63
Fire Station #3 - $3,096.54
Mayor Jung referred the bid to Staff for review and
report.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, that in the case
where a property owner is proposing to reconstruct (one-
for-one replacement) a patio or driveway where the
exiting improvement is non -conforming, the variation
application fee be waived, however, the property owner
must still apply for a variation, a permit and pay all
applicable building permit fees; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried.
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 tabled until it can be discussed at a Special
Meeting of the City Council on Thursday, July 16, 1998
at 7:00 p.m. in Room 102 of City Hall. Motion declared
carried.
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ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:21 p.m.
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Paul W /i )'g, MAYOR
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Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK