08/04/1980CALL TO ORDER: The regular
Des Plaines
Volberding,
Des Plaines
ROLL CALL:
369
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, August 4, 1980.
meeting of the City Council of the City of
was called to order by Mayor Herbert H.
Sr., at 8:03 P.M. in the Council Chambers,
Civic Center on Monday, August 4, 1980.
Roll Call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Kisslinger,
Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward, Egan. Absent were
Aldermen Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, and Meyer.
Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, City Comptroller Blietz,
Police Chief Alfano, Fire Chief Gedroic, Planning and Zoning Director
Richardson, Building Commissioner Trost, City Engineer Bowen, Traffic
Engineer Crowley, Acting Commissioner Public Works Matula, Environmental
Officer Lindahl, Police Lieutenant Scheskie, License Officer Hinde, and
City Attorney Smith.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
MINUTES:
The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Ernest Grant, pastor
of the First congregational Church, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Ensign, seconded by Kehe, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held July 21, 1980, as published.
Motion declared carried.
BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the following
resolution: 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, $452,948.30.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-35-80
Industrial
Development
Bonds,
Lipton Project
EMPLOYEE
LIFE
INSURANCE
1
Moved by Ward, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Finance and Insurance Committee, to waive order
of agenda and approve Ordinance M-35-80, AN ORDINANCE AGREEING
TO ISSUE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (THOMAS J.
LIPTON, INC. PROJEDT). Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ward, to pass Ordinance M-35-80.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 11- Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone
Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: - 1- Egan
ABSENT: 4- Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Finance and Insurance Committee to increase
life insurance only for non-union/non-supervisory personnel
to $10,000. (no accidental death and dismemberment provision)
and supervisory personnel to $20,000. (no accidental death
and dismemberment provision), at annual cost of $19,022,
effective January 1, 1981; no change to be made for union
group insurance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Whetstone, Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
PART-TIME
EMPLOYEE
FRINGE
BENEFITS
EMPLOYEE,
PERSONAL
DAYS
PROPOSED
INDUSTRIAL DEV.
BONDS
WATER SYSTEM
STUDY:
MFT RESOLUTION
DEMOLITION
Prairie Ave.,
Lee Street
MFT RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
U.S. RT. 14
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Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee that following
recommendations be instituted for part-time employees
who work 25 hours or more per week.
1. Modify present salary rates and ranges to be direct hourly
equivalents of similar positions within the classified
service.
2. Establish a vacation leave policy that would allow
eligible part-time employees vacation accrual equal to
one-half that of full-time employees.
3. Establish a sick leave policy that would allow eligible
part-time employees to accrue one-half day sick leave for
each completed month of service with a deduction of one day
of sick leave for each day of absence.
4. Establish a holiday policy that would allow eligible
part-time employees to receive holiday pay equivalent to
one of their work days provided it falls on a normally
scheduled work day.
5. Reduce employee cost of participation in group hospital-
ization plan from 100% to 50% for eligible part-time employees.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee to Deny Mayors proposal
for personal day for all employees. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize the
Administration and firm of Benjamin and Lang to begin pre-
liminary examination of criteria for proposed application
for Industrial Development Bonds for McDonald Corporation
for development of property at Higgins and Mannheim Roads.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Egan voted No.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Committee, that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute•. the amended agreement dated
July 28, 1980 submitted by PRC Consoer Townsend, Inc.,
Chicago, Illinois to provide the necessary professional
services for a certain water system study; total amount
not to exceed $10,000. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation
of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to adopt Resolution
appropriating $30,000. Motor Fuel Tax funds for building
demolition for pavement right-of-way, 1404-1410 Prairie
Avenue and 720-722 Lee Street, Section 80 -00095 -08 -FP.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone
Kisslinger Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation
of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to adopt resolution
appropriating $14,145. Motor Fuel Tax funds as City's
participation in IDOT project at U.S. 14 (Northwest Highway)
for modernizing traffic signals, Section 80 -00122 -00 -TL
and further to authorize Mayor and City Clerk execute
agreement with IDOT relative to above mentioned participation.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
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MFT RESOLUTION AYES: - 12- Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
CONTINUED... Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
TRAFFIC Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommendation
SIGNAL of the Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize payment
EQUIPMENT of $3,56.50 to H & H Electric Company, River Grove, Illinois
for installation of mast arm for traffic signal located
at Miner Street and River Road, waiving the usual bid
procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
DRIVEWAY Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommendation
EXPANSION of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to grant variation
908 Thacker St. for driveway expansion from 16 feet to 20 feet, to Mr.
Delmar Linderman, 908 Thacker Street upon payment of
permit fees. Motion declared carried.
McKAY-NEALIS Moved by Ensign, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
SUBDIVISION recommendation of the Building Control and Inspection CommitteE
10th ADDN. that McKay-Nealis Subdivision, 10th Addition be accepted
and bond in amount of $4,962.50 be returned to builder.
Motion declared carried.
LECHNER'S Moved by Ensign, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
SUBDIVISION, tion of the Building Control and Inspection Committee, to
Bellaire Ave. adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE
AUTHORIZED TO SEEK A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF LETTER OF CREDIT
in amount of $107,116.87 for Lechner's Subdivision,
Bellaire Avenue, as well as an increase in this amount to
update Letter of Credit. Failure to do so, City Attorney
be authorized to take appropriate action to confiscate
Letter of Credit. Motion declared carried.
DAWN COURT Moved by Ensign, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
SUBDIVISION, tion of the Building Control and Inspection Committee, to
Bellaire and adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
Ballard Aves. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY
BE AUTHORIZED TO SEEK A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF LETTER OF
CREDIT in amount of $146,018.43 for Dawn Court Subdivision,
Bellaire and Ballard Avenues, as well as increase in this
amount to update Letter of Credit. Failure to do so, City
Attorney be authorized to take appropriate action to con-
fiscate Letter of Credit. Motion declared carried.
D & G Moved by Ensign, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
SUBDIVISION, recommendation of the Building Control and Inspection
Bellaire and Committee, to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED.'
University BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO SEEK A ONE YEAR EXTENSION
OF LETTER OF CREDIT in amount of $15,500. for D & G
Subdivision, Bellaire and University Avenues, as well as
increase in this amount to update Letter of Credit. Failure
to do so, City Attorney be authorized to take appropriate
action to confiscate Letter of Credit. Motion declared
carried.
METPATH Moved by Ensign, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
SUBDIVISION recommendation of the Building Control and Inspection
Touhy and Committee, to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED
Lee Sts. BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO SEEK AN INCREASE in amount
of $26,740.62 bond for Metpath Subdivision, Touhy and
Lee Street; failure to do so, City Attorney be authorized
to take appropriate action to confiscate this bond.
Motion declared carried.
SAKOWICZ
SUBDIVISION
SZCESNY'S
UNIT THREE
SUBDIVISION
ILEE -FOREST
SUBDIVISION
SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL STUDY
REPORT
TRANSPORTATION
CENTER
I SIGNS
OKTOBERFEST
JAYCEES
SIGN
BLOOD DRIVE
NO PARKING
SIGNS
CIVIC CENTER
AMERICAN
ACADEMY OF
GYMNASTICS
FIRE HOSE
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Moved by Ensign, seconded by Whetstone, to adopt the
recommendation of the Building Control and Inspection
Committee, that Sakowicz Subdivision, Inner Circle, be
accepted and bond in amount of $6,058.37 be returned to
builder. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ensign, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Building Control and Inspection Committee, that
Szcesny's Unit Three Subdivision, Pleasant Lane, be accepted
and Letter of Credit in amount of $48,670.62 be returned to
builder. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ensign, seconced by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
recommendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee,
that should sidewalks not be installed in the Lee -Forest
Subdivision by September 1, 1980, the City Attorney be
authorized to take necessary steps to confiscate remaining
bond in amount of $4,200. and draw necessary documents
for a special assessment. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Egan, to withdraw
deferred committee report for Solid Waste Disposal Study
from Agenda until meeting of Environmental Control Committee
is held. Motion declared carried.
Deferred action of motion to adopt recommendation of
Municipal Development Committee to retain Mr. Richard
Beebe in connection with the Transporation Center at rate
of $50 per hour not to exceed a maximum of $5,000. was
brought to floor. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 9 - Koplos, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Kisslinger, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: - 3 - Kolinski, Whetstone, Egan
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kissliner, to adopt the
recommendation of the Building and Grounds Committee, to
approve request for temporary signs on the Herbert Behrel
Parking Plaza to Jaycess advertising Oktoberfest and
authorize Building Commissioner to issue temporary sign
permit, usual permit fee to be waived. Motion declared
carried. Egan abstained as member of Jaycees.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of the Building and Grounds Committee, that
Council approve use and installation of Blood Drive Signs
for month of August only; committee to review effectiveness
and labor cost to determine future possible use. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Building and Grounds Committee, that request
of F. Svoboda to place No Parking Signs on the east wall
of the Civic Center be Denied. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Building and Grounds Committee, to approve
closing of Ellinwood Street between Behrel parking deck
ramps from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, September 21,
1980 for the Cartwheel-A-Thon of Amercian Academy of
Gymnastics; and authorize the use of lower level of Behrel
Plaza in event of rain. All City ordinances to be adhered
to and proper liability insurance coverage to be shown.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the
recommendation of the Fire and Civil Defense Committee,
that contract to purchase 1500 feet of 3 -inch Fire Hose
be awarded the low bidder, Charles Teas and Company,
Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $4,125.00. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
Fire Hose
Continued
RADIO
MAINTENANCE
ORDINANCE
B-1-80
Energy
Conservation
Requirements
ORDINANCE
Z-18-80
1070 Oakton St.
ORDINANCE
M-32-80
Driveway
Inspections
and Repairs
ORDINANCE
M-34-80
Class B
Liquor
License,
Osco Drugs
ORDINANCE
Z-19-80
2655 S. Mann-
heim Road
ORDINANCE
Z-20-80
1495 Elmhurst
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AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation
of the Fire and Civil Defense and Streets and Traffic
Committee, to award contract to low bidder, Motorola, Inc.,
1303 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, Illinois, in amount
of $11,256.60 per year for Radio Maintenance for Fire
and Public Works Departments. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ensign, seconded by Seitz, to pass Ordinance B-1-80,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE DES PLAINES BUILDING
CODE (PAGE 28) THEREBY CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION :8.10 HAVING
TO DO WITH ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION. Upon roll call, the vote as:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Whetstone, to pass Ordinance
Z-18-80, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE TO PERMIT A
DENNY'S RESTAURANT IN C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. CASE
NO. 79 -75 -SU, 1070 OAKTON STREET. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ensign, to pass Ordinance
M-32-80, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-3-6 OF THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE PERTAINING TO DRIVEWAY INSPECTIONS AND
REPAIRS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Kisslinger, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Dwiel, to pass Ordinance
M-34-80, AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CLASS B BULK SALES
DEALER'S LICENSES BY ONE (1), THEREBY AMENDING SECTION
5-34-16 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 10 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Ensign, Whetstone, Kisslinger,
Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: - 2 - Koplos, Kehe
ABSENT: 4 - Prellberg, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-19-80, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE TO CONSTRUCT A DINING ROOM ADDITION
TO EXISTING RESTAURANT IN C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, CASE
NO. 80 -32 -SU (2655 South Mannheim Road).
Moved by Egan, seconded by Kisslinger, to waive First
Reading and place on passage, Ordinance Z-20-80, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE TO ALLOW A CLASS B RESTAURANT IN
C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (1495 Elmhurst Road). Motion Lost
Ordinance Z-20-80 was placed on First Reading.
1
1
ORDINANCE
T-12-80
515 Jarvis
ORDINANCE
T-13-80
Prohibit
Parking
Redeker Rd.
ORDINANCE
M-37-80
Dog License
Fees
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Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-12-80, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-5-5(B) OF THE DES 'PLAINES CITY CODE
HAVING TO DO WITH TWO HOUR PARKING BY DELETING THE SOUTH
SIDE OF JARVIS, WEST OF WOLF ROAD AND AMENDING SECTION
10-5-4, SCHEDULE I, OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE HAVING
TO DO WITH PROHIBITED PARKING, ADDING THERETO NO PARKING
IN FRONT OF 515 JARVIS, FOR APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET IN
FRONT OF THE BUSINESS.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-13-80, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-4-5, SCHEDULE I, OF THE DES PLAINES
CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO PROHIBITED PARKING, THEREBY ADDING
NO PARKING AT ANY TIME ON THE NORTH SIDE OF REDEKER ROAD,
FOR APPROXIMATELY 300 FT., BEGINNING AT A POINT 805 FEET
WEST OF THE CENTER LINE OF RIVER ROAD AND CONTINUING
WESTWARDLY FOR A DISTANCE OF 165 FEET.
Placed on First Reading was ordinance M-37-80, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 6-4-4 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, THEREBY
INCREASING DOG LICENSE FEES TO $3.00 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1981.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-38-80, AN ORDINANCE
M-38-80 AMENDING SECTION 10-9-4 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, THERE -
Vehicle License BY INCREASING CERTAIN VEHICLE LICENSE FEES BY $1.00, EFFECTIVE
Fees JULY 1, 1981.
ZONING CASE
80 -35 -SU,
769 Holiday Ln.
ZONING CASE
80-36-V
1456
Algonquin Rd.
ZONING CASE
80-21-V
721 Dulles Rd.
ERA WALKATHON
INTERNATIONAL
MINERALS &
CHEMICAL CORP.
PARKING
AJOURNMENT:
Letters from Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
re Case 80 -35 -SU, 769 Holiday Lane was referred to the
Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 80-36-V,
1456 Algonquin Road, was referred to the Municipal Develop-
ment Committee.
Letters from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 80-21-V,
721 Dulles Road, was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee.
Letter from Wendy Gruen having to do with•:ERA Walkathon.was
referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee.
Letter from International Minerals and Chemical Corporation
regarding restrictive parking on Busse Highway, was
referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee.
Moved by Ensign, seconded by Kehe, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
, 1980
HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, SR., MAYOR
. Tr st, Deputy City Clerk