03/02/2009MINUTES 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, MARCH 2, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor
Anthony W. Arredia at 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, March 2, 2009.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith and Argus. Aldermen
Beauvais, Moyan and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:04 p.m.
Alderman Beauvais in Executive Session at 6:08 p.m.
Alderman Moylan arrived at 7:07 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Bajor, Assistant City Manager Slowinski,
Acting Director of Finance Wisniewski, Deputy Police Chief Burton, Deputy
Fire Chief Small, Director of Engineering Oakley, Acting Director of
Public Works Laux, Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan,
Director of Information Technology Duebner, Director of Human Resources
Earl, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to go into Executive
SESSION: Session to discuss collective bargaining and pending
litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 -Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3 -Beauvais, Moylan, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
PRAYER:
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Scott Ziegler,
Des Plaines Bible Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
COLLECTIVE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
BARGAINING/ majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
MECCA UNION: authorized to proceed as directed regarding negotiations
with the MECCA Union (Public Works). Motion declared
carried (Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman
and Mayor Arredia voted yes; Aldermen Moylan, Walsten,
Smith and Argus voted no).
PENDING Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
LITIGATION/ consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
L.E.D. to proceed as directed regarding the L.E.D. billboard
BILLBOARD along the north side of I-90 Tollway in the 300 block of
TIF #3: Wille Road, TIF District #3 - Phase II. Motion declared
carried.
CITIZEN Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
PARTICIPA.: Council stating that he is President of the Citizens for
Political Reform; they are hosting a "Meet & Greet"
Candidates Night at Friendship Park on Thursday, March
19, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; everyone is invited
to attend and meet the candidates.
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CITIZEN Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
(Cont'd.) Council stating that there is going to be a Candidates
Night here at City Hall at the end of the month; there
is a ban against campaign literature on City property;
could the ban be lifted for that night so candidates
would be able to hand out their literature to the
residents?
City Attorney Wiltse said yes, the City Council could
suspend the rules to permit distribution of campaign
literature on that night.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to suspend the
rules to permit distribution of campaign literature at
City Hall on March 25, 2009, and this matter be placed
on the agenda for March 16, 2009. Motion declared
carried.
Phil, who lives at 446 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #393
addressed the City Council regarding the condition of the
roads on Higgins Road near O'Hare and east and west of
Elmhurst Road on Oakton Street; they need to be repaired.
Director of Engineering Oakley said that IDOT has been
contacted several times regarding these roads.
AMENDMENTS/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until
ANIMAL April 6, 2009 the amendments to the Animal Control
ORDINANCES: Ordinances and Ordinances M-13-09 and M-14-09, scheduled
to be discussed under Committee of the Whole later in the
Ordinance meeting. Motion declared carried.
M-13-09
Ordinance
M-14-09
CONSENT City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 3 and 3a be
AGENDA: removed from the Consent Agenda; and Alderman Walsten
requested that Items 5 and 5a be removed.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, 5 and 5a. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved, and Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinance M-7-09 and Z-7-09 were
approved; Ordinances M-10-09, M-12-09 and Z-5-09 were
placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-29-09 and R-
31-09 were adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to approve minutes
Consent of the regular meeting of the City Council held February
Agenda 17, 2009, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PROHIBIT Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
POTABLE Staff recommendation to prohibit the use of groundwater
GROUNDWATER/ (well water) as a potable water supply by installation
1602 RIVER: of or use of potable water supply wells or by any other
Consent method for property located at 1602 S. Des Plaines River
Agenda Road; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-10-09, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF
Ordinance GROUNDWATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION
M-10-09 OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY ANY OTHER
METHOD AT 1602 RIVER ROAD IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
CITY OF
CHICAGO WATER
RATE
INCREASE:
Ordinance
M-11-09
FEE INCREASE/
CITY PARKING
LOTS OR
FACILITIES:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-12-09
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
PRAIRIE AVE.
& LEE ST.:
Ordinance
T-1-09
RESCIND ORD.
Z-27-08
2675
MANNHEIM:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-5-09
AGREEMENT/
CALL ONE
ISDN -PRI
CIRCUITS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-29-09
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Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council asking what was Chicago's previous water rate.
Acting Director of Finance Wisniewski said $3.056 per 100
cubic feet, which would be reflected in the March water
bill to the residents.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City establish and approve the
City of Chicago 2009 Retail Water Rate at $3.228 per 100
cubic feet/Water-Sewer Fund, effective January 1, 2009;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-11-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, "PUBLIC
UTILITIES," CHAPTER 1, "WATER SYSTEM REGULATIONS,"
SECTION 7, "RATES" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 7, Chapter 7, Section
7-7-7-B - "City Parking Lots, Parking Facilities and Time
Limits" of the City Code to increase the daily parking
fee at the Metra commuter lots and Metropolitan Square
Garage from $1.25 to $1.50; concur with Staff
recommendation to increase the monthly fee for the
limited number of monthly permits on the south side of
downtown from $25 to $30 per month; all increases
effective April 2, 2009; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance M-12-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 7,
"PARKING LOTS," SECTION 7, "CITY PARKING LOTS, PARKING
FACILITIES AND TIME LIMITS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 7, Chapter 4 -
"Miscellaneous Driving Rules," Section 7-4-3-B.9 of the
City Code to delete no right turn on red, from 8:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m., for westbound traffic on Prairie Avenue to
Lee/Mannheim Road, and add no right turn on red when
pedestrians are present for westbound traffic on Prairie
Avenue to Lee/Mannheim Road; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance T-1-09, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
4, "MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES," SECTION 3, "TURNING AND
BACKING MOVEMENTS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to rescind Ordinance Z-27-08, AN
ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT
A CLASS B RESTAURANT WITH CUSTOMER SEATING FOR 28 PERSONS
AT 2675 S. MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 08-
42 -CU) , approved by the City Council on October 20, 2008,
because petitioner could not secure financing for the
restaurant; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-5-09, AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING
ORDINANCE Z-27-08, WHICH ALLOWED A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO PERMIT A CLASS B RESTAURANT WITH CUSTOMER SEATING FOR
28 PERSONS AT 2675 SOUTH MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Manager and City Clerk be
authorized to execute a three (3) -year "Customer Service
Agreement," effective March 2, 2009, with United
Communication Systems, Inc., d/b/a Call One, 123 N.
Wacker Drive, Floor 7, Chicago, IL 60606, for two (2)
ISDN -PRI circuits for digital voice communication at the
rate of $400 per circuit, per month, for a total contract
amount of $28,800; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-29-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A THREE YEAR CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREEMENT
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R-29-09 BETWEEN UNITED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS COMPANY D/B/A CALL
(Cont'd.) ONE AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR TWO ISDN -PRI
CIRCUITS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
CONTRACT Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
EXTENSION/ Staff recommendation to authorize contract extension with
FIRE ALARM Ahern Fire Protection, 1364 Hamilton Parkway, Itasca, IL
TESTING & 60143, for Testing and Maintenance of Electrical Fire
INSPECTIONS: Protection Equipment and Fire Sprinkler System (awarded
Consent by the City Council on March 20, 2006), for a three (3) -
Agenda year period beginning March 20, 2009 through and
including March 19, 2012, for the annual amount of $8,250
Resolution (2006 bid price)/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend
R-31-09 to adopt Resolution R-31-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF A CONTRACT FOR
FIRE ALARM TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN AHERN
FIRE PROTECTION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ADVERTISING Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bids for 2009 Tree Trimming, returnable by
Agenda 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 2009 Tree and Stump Removal,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2009.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Repair and Utility Location of
Street Lights and Underground Wiring, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-7-09 M-7-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, "BUILDING
PRIVATE PARK. REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 6, "PRIVATE PARKING FACILITIES
FACILITIES REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
REGULATIONS Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
CHANGES: Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
Z-7-09 Z-7-09, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
CONDIT. USE/ PERMIT TO PERMIT A CLASS B RESTAURANT WITH CUSTOMER
1590 RAND: SEATING FOR 46 PERSONS AT 1590 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES,
Consent ILLINOIS (Case 09 -02 -CU). Motion declared carried as
Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
REAPPOINT:
Presented for consideration (no action required) was the
Mayoral reappointment of Barry Collins to the ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on March 16, 2009)
ORDINANCE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to
M-11-09 Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-11-09, AN ORDINANCE
CITY OF AMENDING TITLE 9, "PUBLIC UTILITIES," CHAPTER 1, "WATER
CHICAGO SYSTEM REGULATIONS," SECTION 7, "RATES" OF THE DES
WATER RATE PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
INCREASE: AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to advance to
T-1-09 Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-1-09, AN ORDINANCE
TRAFFIC AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
RESTRICTION/ 4, "MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES," SECTION 3, "TURNING AND
PRAIRIE AVE. BACKING MOVEMENTS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
& LEE ST.: Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
WARRANT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to
REGISTER: the City Council approval of the March 2, 2009 - Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $2,742,784.95, and
further recommend that Resolution R-30-09 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
REPLACEMENT/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to TAKE FROM THE
MASS TABLE the matter of replacement for the Mass Notification
NOTIFICATION System and Resolution R-28-09, which was tabled on
SYSTEM: February 17, 2009. Motion declared carried.
Tabled Item Director of North Suburban Emergency Communications
Center Ornberg reviewed her memo of February 18, 2009,
regarding the current Mass Notification System (more than
ten (10) years old) that is antiquated and does not have
the advantage of modern technology; the funding for this
system replacement had been in the 2009 Budget but was
removed because of cut-backs, however, the City received
unexpected funds from the 9-1-1 Wireless Surcharge Fund
in the amount of $145,329 which must be spent solely for
issues related to 9-1-1 and emergency communications.
Director Ornberg stated that Staff is recommending to
purchase the replacement Mass Notification System from
3n (National Notification Network) in the amount of
$33,524 for the first year and $30,477 for each of the
remaining two (2) years of the agreement.
Director Ornberg stated that this matter was tabled on
February 17, 2009 because the aldermen wanted to review
the other proposals that were received; they were sent
to the aldermen as requested.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to
execute "Service Agreement" with 3n (National
Notification Network), 505 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 700,
Glendale, CA 91203, to purchase the replacement for the
Mass Notification System in the amount of $33,524 for the
first year and $30,477 for each of the remaining two (2)
years of the agreement, effective March 2, 2009; and
Resolution R-28-09 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Murphy, Chair
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ZONING CASE Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
08-18-V reviewed his memos of January 29, 2009 and February 4,
VARIATION/ 2009, regarding request for Variations to legalize
1738 CORA: construction of a gazebo and an above ground swimming
pool with a front setback of 24.5', instead of not less
than 25', in front of the front building line of the
house, instead of behind, and to allow three (3)
accessory structures (there is also a garage on the
site), instead of a maximum of two (2), on property
located at 1738 Cora Street.
Alderman Argus stated that she is opposed to a swimming
pool in the front yard of a house; this would be a
dangerous situation; she will be voting no.
Alderman Higgason statedthat this request is not
unreasonable or unusual; the petitioners should be
allowed to enjoy their property.
Petitioners Carlos and Marie Burton addressed the
Committee of the Whole and answered questions from the
aldermen; their neighbors have not expressed any concerns
about their request; it would be 20' to 25' from the
neighbors; they took down the gazebo so that is no longer
part of this request.
Director Conlan stated that this is a hardship case
because there is no backyard.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this would establish
a precedent by allowing a swimming pool in the front
yard; it is very unattractive; it will look tacky; it
will have an effect on property values.
Alderman Brookman stated that she agrees with Staff's
recommendation; this is a unique situation; we consider
these requests on a case by case basis.
It was noted that the proposed ordinance would have to
be amended to remove all references to the gazebo which
is not an issue now, and Variation to allow three (3)
accessory structures since now there will be only two (2)
which is permitted.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council,
re Zoning Case 08-18-V, to grant request for Variation
to legalize the construction of an above ground swimming
pool with a front setback of 24.5', instead of not less
than 25', in front of the front building line of the
house, instead 'of behind, in R-1 Single Family
Residential District on property located at 1738 Cora
Street; and Ordinance Z-9-09 - AS AMENDED, be placed on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Smith and Argus voted no.
ZONING CASE Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
08-20-V reviewed his memos of January 29, 2009 and February 4,
VARIATION/ 2009, regarding request for construction of a swimming
1440 WICKE: pool in the front of the front building line of the
house, instead of behind, on property located at 1440
Wicke Avenue.
Director Conlan stated that this is a very large lot with
no backyard and no side yard; Staff is recommending
approval.
Attorney Michael Conrad, Conrad & Associates, 1561 Oakton
Street, Des Plaines, 60018, representing the petitioner,
addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen.
1440 WICKE
(Cont'd.)
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Alderman Moylan stated that he is usually against any
structure in the front yard of properties, but this is
a unique situation; he will be voting for this request.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council,
re Zoning Case 08-20-V, to grant request for Variation
to permit construction of an above ground swimming pool
in the front of the front building line of the house in
R-1 Single Family Residential District on property
located at 1440 Wicke Avenue; and Ordinance Z-10-09 be
placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Argus voted no.
HORSE BARN Alderman Murphy reviewed the proposed ordinance creating
OVERLAY a Horse Barn Overlay District; the District shall be
DISTRICT: considered an overlay district and apply only to
properties located in an underlying R-1 - Single Family
Residential District where there currently exists a legal
nonconforming use allowing the keeping of horses.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he suggested at the
Community Development Meeting that the size of the
property should determine the number of horses. Director
Conlan stated that the number of horses allowed is
determined by the size of the barn and size of each
stall.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to authorize Text Amendment to Section 7.2 - "Residential
Districts Regulations" of the Zoning Code to add a new
Section 7.2-8-1 - "Horse Barn Overlay District;" and
Ordinance Z-11-09 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
ORDINANCE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-9-09 M-9-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
LIQ. LIC./ REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTION
1492 MINER: 5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS J LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUGAR BOWL
RESTAURANT, INC. D/B/A SUGAR BOWL LOCATED AT 1492 MINER
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote
was
AYES: 5 -Beauvais, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Argus
NAYS: 3 -Moylan, Murphy, Smith
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
REGISTER: recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-30-09, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R-30-09 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$2,742,784.95. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman., Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
REPLACEMENT/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
MASS recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
NOTIFICATION Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute "Service
SYSTEM: Agreement" with 3n (National Notification Network), 505
N. Brand Blvd., Suite 700, Glendale, CA 91203, to
Resolution
R-28-09
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R-28-09 purchase the replacement for the Mass Notification System
(Cont'd.) in the amount of $33,524 for the first year and $30,477
for each of the remaining two (2) years of the agreement,
effective March 2, 2009; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-28-09, A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FROM 3n GLOBAL, INC. FOR A MASS
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 1 -Argus
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Argus asked "leave of the body" to change her
vote from nay to aye. There were no objections.
The roll call now reads:
AYES: 8-Beauvais,.Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
08-18-V recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
VARIATION/ 08-18-V, to grant request for Variation to legalize
1738 CORA: construction of an above ground swimming pool with a
front setback of 24.5', instead of not less than 25', in
Ordinance front of the front building line of the house, instead
Z-9-09 of behind, in R-1 Single Family Residential District on
property located at 1738 Cora Street; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-9-09, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 8.1-3 OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL IN THE
FRONT YARD WITH A FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 24.5 FEET.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Smith and Argus voted
no.
ZONING CASE Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
08-20-V recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
VARIATION/ 08-20-V, to grant request for Variation to permit
1440 WICKE: construction of an above ground swimming pool in the
front of the front building line of the house in R-1
Ordinance Single Family Residential District on property located
Z-10-09 at 1440 Wicke Avenue; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-10-09, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
A VARIATION TO SECTION 8.1-3 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ABOVE
GROUND SWIMMING POOL IN THE FRONT YARD AT 1440 WICKE
AVENUE, DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Argus voted no.
HORSE BARN Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
OVERLAY recommendation of Committee of the Whole to authorize
DISTRICT: Text Amendment to Section 7.2 - "Residential Districts
Regulations" of the Zoning Code to add a new Section 7.2 -
Ordinance 8-1 - "Horse Barn Overlay District;" and further
Z-11-09 recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-11-09.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-11-09, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO 7.2 "RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
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ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK
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APPROVED BY ME THI
DAY OF 2009
Anthony W. Arre
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MAYOR