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05/04/2009■ 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, MAY 4, 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, May 4, 2009. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus. Alderman Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. Alderman Murphy arrived in Executive Session at 6:22 p.m. Alderman Brookman arrived at 7:00 p.m. Also present were: City Manager Bajor, Assistant City Manager Slowinski, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Jaeger, 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 Higgason, seconded by Walsten, to go into SESSION: Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining and acquisition of real property. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 5 -Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 3 -Beauvais, Murphy, Brookman Motion declared carried. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: The City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus. The opening prayer was given by Captain Pedro Arias, Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CITIZEN Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the PARTICIPA.: City Council stating that the new Archbishop in New York stated that he would listen to the people for one year before making any decisions; the new aldermen should listen to the residents. ■ CITIZEN PARTICIPA.: (Cont'd.) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING/ MECCA UNION: Resolution R-15-09 Ordinance M-3-09 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING/ MAP 240 UNION: Resolution R-35-09 Ordinance M-18-09 5/4/09 PAGE TWO Mr. Larry Arkus, representing Chester Arkus who lives at 228 Cedar Street, addressed the City Council stating that he spoke before the City Council in September 2008 regarding flooding; the river is still high; more streets have been included in the flood zone; have the Army Corps of Engineers dredge the river. Mr. Tom Becker, 1724 Morse Avenue, addressed the City Council stating that the outgoing and incoming officials chose to make a big difference; you have made history; he has been able to call Mayor Arredia a Mayor, colleague and a friend; unfortunately you won't have Donna McAllister to lead and help the City Council any longer. Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session that the City Council ratify contract with MECCA, effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2011; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-15-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RATIFICATION AND EXECUTION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MECCA OF DES PLAINES, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: NAYS: 6 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith 2 -Brookman, Argus ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session and place on First Reading Ordinance M-3-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 8, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION 4 "COMPENSATION PLAN," SCHEDULE VI, "PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL - UNION" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman and Argus voted no. Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session that the City Council ratify contract with Metropolitan Alliance of Police - effective January 1, 2008 and further recommend to Chapter #240 (MAP 240), through December 31, 2011; adopt Resolution R-35-09, A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE, MAP 240 (Cont'd.) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY/ 1460 MINER: Resolution R-68-09 REVIEW MAILING PROCESS/LATE FEES FOR BUSINESS LICENSES: LAND LEASE/ TRAILSIDE LANE: CASINO NON- INTERFERENCE WITH HIRING/ CONTRACTORS: 5/4/09 PAGE THREE DES PLAINES POLICE CHAPTER ##240. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith NAYS: 2 -Brookman, Argus ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session and place on First Reading Ordinance M-18-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 8, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION 4 "COMPENSATION PLAN," SCHEDULE II, "PUBLIC - SAFETY PERSONNEL - POLICE - UNION," OF THE CITY CODE. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman and Argus voted no. Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with consensus reached in Executive Session that the City Council execute a contract to purchase the property at 1460 Miner Street at a price of $2,482,000.00 and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-68-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 1460 MINER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus 0 -None 0 -None NAYS: ABSENT: Motion declared carried. Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until June 1, 2009, the matter of Review Mailing Process/Late Fees for Business Licenses, scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared carried. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to POSTPONE until June 1, 2009, the matter of Land Lease/Trailside Lane, scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared carried. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to POSTPONE until June 1, 2009, the matter of the Casino Non - Interference with Hiring/Contractors, scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared carried. CONSENT AGENDA: MINUTES/ 04/20/09: EXEC. SESSION MINUTES/ 04/20/08: Consent Agenda DISPOSAL OF CITY FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING: Ordinance M-26-09 5/4/09 PAGE FOUR Deputy City Clerk Peterson requested that Items 1, 3 and 3a be removed from the Consent Agenda. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 3 and 3a. Motion declared carried. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus 0 -None NAYS: ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances M-22-09, M-23-09, T-2-09, T-3-09, T-4-09, T-5-09 and T-6-09 were approved; and Resolutions R- 69-09, R-70-09, R-71-09, R-72-09, R-73-09, R-74-09, R-75-09, R-76-09 and R-77-09 were adopted. Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating that his comments were not included in the minutes of April 20, 2009. Moved by Walsten, seconded by Moylan, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 20, 2009, as AMENDED to include comments to be submitted by Mr. Brian Burkross. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Murphy and Argus voted no. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council meeting held April 20, 2009. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Mr. James Brookman, 702 Howard Street, addressed the City Council stating that Item 7 of the agreement with the University of Illinois be amended to build a solution into the agreement. Moved by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE until May 18, 2009, the execution of a contract with the University of Illinois - Fire Service Institute to transfer ownership of surplus 1992 Ford F-350 truck and 1992 Wells Cargo Trailer in exchange for $7,000 in Fire Department training services; and the placement of Ordinance M-26-09 on First Reading. Motion declared carried. VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT/ 1636 ASHLAND: Consent Agenda Resolution R-69-09 PURCHASE OF SQUAD CARS: Consent Agenda Resolution R-70-09 REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FOR DEA TASK FORCE: Consent Agenda Resolution R-71-09 5/4/09 PAGE FIVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize City Manager and City Clerk to execute "Agreement for Enforcement of Municipal Ordinances on Private Property" for police, traffic and parking enforcement for property located at 1636 Ashland Avenue (Ashland Place Condominium Association); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-69-09; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMET FOR ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND ASHLAND PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1636 ASHLAND AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the State of Illinois Bid Program of four (4) 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors vehicles from the lowest bidder, Landmark Ford, 2401 Prairie Crossing Drive, Springfield, IL 62707, in the total amount of $87,016/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-70-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE STATE BID OFFER FROM LANDMARK FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR 2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES AT A TOTAL COST OF $87,016.00. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the State of Illinois Bid Program of one (1) 2009 Dodge Charger (for use by police officer assigned to the Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force) from the lowest bidder, Thomas Dodge, 15941 S. 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462, in the total amount of $20,317/Asset Forfeiture Funds (no cost to the City); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 71-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE STATE BID FROM THOMAS DODGE FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2009 DODGE CHARGER AT A TOTAL COST OF $20,317.00. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. PURCHASE OF TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAM EQUIPMENT: Consent Agenda Resolution R-72-09 SIDEWALK DESIGN/ ALGONQUIN & BALLARD ROADS: Consent Agenda Resolution R-73-09 D.P. PARK DISTRICT/ 5K RUN -WALK/ TASTE OF DES PLAINES: Consent Agenda Resolution R-74-09 1 5/4/09 PAGE SIX Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Uniform Den East, Inc., 5803 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park, IL 61111, for purchase of 21 Viking Enforcer Tactical Vests, 21 Tru -Spee Parka Liner and Pants combinations and two (2) Level III Ballistic Helmets, in the total amount of $37,333.40/Asset Forfeiture Funds (no cost to the City); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-72-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID FROM UNIFORM DEN EAST, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAM AT A TOTAL COST OF $37,333.40. Motion declared carried Agenda. as approved unanimously under Consent Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from SpaceCo, Inc., 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 700, Rosemont, IL 60018 for design and permitting of new sidewalks on Algonquin Road (north side between Potter Road and Seymour Avenue) and Ballard Road (north side between Potter Road and Bender Road), at a cost of $29,752.20/Capital Projects Fund - Professional Consulting; the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009(ARRA) will pay 1000 of the construction cost; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-73-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SPACECO, INC. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR TWO NEW SIDEWALKS ALONG ALGONQUIN ROAD AND BALLARD ROAD. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request from Des Plaines Park District, in cooperation with the Des Plaines Special Events Commission, to hold their 5K Run -Walk on Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on various streets to kick off the Taste of Des Plaines; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-74-09; A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT'S 5K RUN/WALK TO BE HELD ON JUNE 6, STREETS FOR carried as Agenda. 2009 AND THE 5-K approved AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF RUN/WALK. Motion declared unanimously under Consent AGREEMENT/ OAKTON COLLEGE/ JULY 4TH FESTIVITIES: Consent Agenda Resolution R-75-09 AWARD BID/ COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLE: Consent Agenda Resolution R-76-09 AWARD BID/ 2009 CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS: Consent Agenda Resolution R-77-09 ORDINANCE M-22-09 RESCINDING ORD. M-33-06/ 2515 SCOTT: Consent Agenda 5/4/09 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize City Manager and City Clerk to execute "Contract for Use of Facilities" with Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, to use the Des Plaines campus for the 4th of July 2009 Festival and Fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; City to provide Certificate of Insurance; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-75-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR USE OF THE OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY EVENT OF THE YEAR 2009. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for one Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle to the lowest bidder, Volvo Sales & Service, d/b/a Honda of Lisle, 4475 Lincoln, Lisle, IL 60532, in the total bid amount of $22,130/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-76-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OFFER FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLE FROM HONDA OF LISLE AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $22,130.00 Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for 2009 Concrete Improvements - MFT 09 -00206 -00 -RP - Alternate #21 (Green Alleys) to MQ Construction Company, 665 Roppolo Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, in the total bid amount of $643,396.50/MFT Funds of $443,396.50 and Community Development Block Grant Funds of $200,000; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-77-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FROM MQ SEWER & WATER CONTRACTORS, INC. D/B/A MQ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONCRETE AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M-22-09, AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE M-33-06, WHICH AUTHORIZED A RECAPTURE AGREEMENT WITH MIKE AND VICKIE PASCHEN FOR THEIR INSTALLATION OF A STORM WATER SEWER SYSTEM AT 2515 SCOTT STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE M-23-09 RESCINDING ORD. M-36-06/ 513 ROSE: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE T-2-09 PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE T-3-09 RIGHT-OF-WAY CONTROLS: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE T-4-09 TURN RESTRICTIONS: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE T-5-09 THROUGH TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE T-6-09 HANDICAP PARKING VIOLATIONS: Consent Agenda 1 5/4/09 PAGE EIGHT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M-23-09, AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE M-36-06, WHICH AUTHORIZED A RECAPTURE AGREEMENT WITH BRIAN KRAUSE FOR HIS INSTALLATION OF A STORM WATER SEWER SYSTEM AT 513 ROSE AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance T-2-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance T-3-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 5, "ONE-WAY, STOP AND YIELD STREETS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance T-4-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," SECTION 3, "TURNING AND BACKING MOVEMENTS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, Ordinance T-2-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 5, STOP AND YIELD STREETS," SECTION 1, to adopt TITLE 7, "ONE-WAY, "THROUGH STREETS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance T-6-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 10, "TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES," SECTION 6, "CODE VIOLATION FINES," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WARRANT REGISTER: ORDINANCE M-25-09/ COMPENSATION PLAN/MAP #282 WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R-80-09 ORDINANCE M-3-09 MECCA UNION/ COMPENSATION PLAN: 1 5/4/09 PAGE NINE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Smith, Chair Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the City Council approval of the May 4, 2009 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,921,188.68; and further recommend that Resolution R-80-09 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance M-25-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 8, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION 4, "COMPENSATION PLAN," SCHEDULE III "PUBLIC -SAFETY PERSONNEL - EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS -UNION" OF THE CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith NAYS: 2 -Brookman, Argus ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-80-09, 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: $2,921,188.68. Upon roll call, the vote AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Brookman, 0 -None NAYS: ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. was: Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to adopt Ordinance M-3-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 8, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION 4 "COMPENSATION PLAN," SCHEDULE VI, "PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL - UNION," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith NAYS: 2 -Brookman, Argus ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE M-18-09 MAP 240 UNION/ COMPENSATION PLAN: RECESS: PRESENTATION: SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: COUNCIL RECONVENED: COMMITTEES ON COMMITTEES: 1 5/4/09 PAGE TEN Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M-18-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 8, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION 4, "COMPENSATION PLAN," SCHEDULE II "PUBLIC -SAFETY PERSONNEL - POLICE - UNION" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith NAYS: 2 -Brookman, Argus ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to recess the meeting at 7:35 p.m. for the presentation of plaques to the outgoing elected officials and the swearing- in of the newly elected officials. Motion declared carried. Mayor Arredia presented plaques of appreciation to City Clerk Donna McAllister and outgoing aldermen: Patricia Beauvais - First Ward, Laura Murphy - Third Ward, Carla Brookman - Fifth Ward and Don Smith - Seventh Ward. Judge Mathias W. Delort administered the Oath of Office to the following newly -elected officials: Gloria Ludwig - City Clerk Patricia Haugeberg - Alderman - First Ward Matthew Bogusz - Alderman - Third Ward James Brookman - Alderman - Fifth Ward Martin J. Moylan - Mayor Mayor Moylan called the meeting back to order at 8:30 p.m. Roll call indicated the following alderman present: Haugeberg, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Argus. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Walsten, to elect Alderman Argus as Chairman of the Committee on Committees. Motion declared carried. Alderman Argus announced that the Committee on Committees will meet to reorganize the Council Committees on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 101 of City Hall. 2ND WARD ALDERMAN: 5/4/09 PAGE ELEVEN Mayor Moylan requested that the following be read into the record: "I, Martin J. Moylan, having been duly elected and sworn in as Mayor of Des Plaines, do hereby resign my seat as Alderman of the Second Ward of the City of Des Plaines." "Pursuant to the provisions of State Statute 65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-50(e), I hereby appoint John Robinson to the position of Alderman of the Second Ward. The Council has 30 days from today to act on this appointment." ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Higgason, seconded by Walsten, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. APPROVED BY ME THIS 174k - DAY OF / w"f1 , 2009 ///74, Martin / Moylli---- AYOR Nancy P 'e son - DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1