05/18/2009MINUTES 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, MAY 18, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by
Mayor Martin J. Moylan at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines
Civic Center on Monday, May 18, 2009.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Haugeberg, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten,
Wilson, Argus.
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.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Valentin
Popovich, of the Romanian Baptist church, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that seniors who walk between
the Heritage Retirement building at 800 River Road
and Pearson Street have a difficult time walking
with canes over the brick sidewalks. He asked that
someone take a look at this situation.
Dr. Madlan McKernan, 1920 Andy Lane, addressed the
City Council regarding two problems.
First, she suggested that a traffic light be located
at the entrance to the parking lot service road
leading to Aldi's grocery store. She stated that
the light would not need to be working all of the
time, and that after 7:00 p.m. the light could be
triggered by the presence of a car entering onto Lee
Street. Sometimes it takes five minutes to get onto
Lee Street, and that this is the only way out of the
Aldi parking lot.
Second, in the subdivision south of Touhy and east
of Mannheim Road, all too often there are cars
parked on both sides of Scott Street as well as
other streets. In this area, everyone has a
driveway which is empty and cars are parked in the
CITIZEN
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street - why?
Mr. Ron Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, welcomed all
new city officials and reminded them of the oath
they took when they were sworn in. He also
encouraged them to stay strong when making decisions
on behalf of the City.
Mr. Moore stated that he is a retired union man. He
noted that at the last meeting there were two
contracts for four years. He suggested that perhaps
contracts could be made for two years instead. He
stated that negotiations took place in Executive
Session and the points made were not announced and
not in the minutes.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster, welcomed all new
City officials. He stated that he is the President
of the Des Plaines Committee for Political Reform,
and had a number of requests of the Council: (1) he
requested that committee meetings take place during
evening hours so that residents can attend without
having to take off from work; (2) place all meeting
notices as early as possible on the website; (3) do
not tell residents that issues are too complex to
understand and to trust the Council's judgment; he
requested that the City Council make data and facts
available to back-up decisions being made; (4) do
not limit amount of time for a resident to speak;
(5) allow residents to speak when an issue comes up
that is important to them; (6) do not dismiss a
referendum brought by the residents; and (7) asked
that residents stay involved, and that it is
important to communicate and work with our officials
to do what is right for us.
APPOINTMENT: Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur
the recommendation by Mayor Moylan to appoint
Robinson as Alderman of the Second Ward. Upon
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman,
Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Bogusz asked Mr. Robinson to give
resume' of his background. Alderman
thanked all those involved in his campaign
a brief statement regarding his residency,
and involvement in the community.
with
John
roll
a verbal
Robinson
and gave
business
APPOINTMENT
(Cont' d)
COMMITTEE ON
COMMITTEES:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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The Honorable Judge Bruce Lester administered the
Oath of Office to John Robinson as Alderman of the
Second Ward.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to accept the
list of Committee on Committees as presented by
Alderman Argus:
BUILDING CODE
Chairman - Haugeberg
Vice Chairman - Robinson
Member - Walsten
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Chairman - Wilson
Vice Chairman - Haugeberg
Member - Argus
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Chairman - Higgason
Vice Chairman - Bogusz
Member - Wilson
PUBLIC SAFETY
Chairman - Walsten
Vice Chairman - Brookman
Member - Haugeberg
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Chairman - Argus
Vice Chairman - Walsten
Member - Higgason
ENGINEERING
Chairman - Bogusz
Vice Chairman - Argus
Member - Robinson
LEGAL & LICENSING
Chairman - Robinson
Vice Chairman - Wilson
Member - Brookman
PUBLIC WORKS
Chairman - Brookman
Vice Chairman - Higgason
Member - Bogusz
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
City Clerk Ludwig requested that Items 4, 4a, 5 and
5a be removed from the Consent Agenda. Alderman
Brookman requested that Items 8 and 8a be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to
establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 4a,
5, 5a, 8, and 8a. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
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CONSENT ABSENT: 0 -None
(Cont'd) Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Resolutions R-81-09, R-84-
09, and R-85-09 were adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to approve
Consent minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
Agenda held May 4, 2009. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
meeting held May 4, 2009. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AWARD BID Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus to concur with
EMERGENCY Staff recommendation to authorize City Manager to
CLEAN-UP OF execute contract with Aftermath for emergency clean -
801 LAUREL up at 801 Laurel Avenue in the amount of
AVENUE: $19,299.00/. Funds to be recovered through liens
Consent placed on property; and further recommend to adopt
Agenda Resolution R-81-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
AFTERMATH, INC. TO PERFORM AN EMERGENCY CLEAN UP OF
Resolution 801 LAUREL AVENUE. Motion declared carried as
R-81-09 approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ENGINEERING Mr. Ron Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
DESIGN City Council stating that he went to the Des Plaines
SERVICES Library to review the Council packet; he asked about
BICYCLE the source of the funds for bicycle design network.
NETWORK: Director of Engineering Oakley stated that 200 of
the amount to be paid came from City funds.
Resolution
R-82-09 Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City Manager to
execute contract with TY Lin International, 200 S.
Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois for Stage 1 design
and permitting for the bike network design in the
amount of $21,963.80/Budgeted Funds - Capital
Projects Fund - Professional Services; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-82-09, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM TY LIN
INTERNATIONAL GREAT LAKES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S PROPOSED BICYCLE
NETWORK. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
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AWARD BID Mr. Ron Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
AGGREGATE City Council asking about the sources of funding for
MATERIAL AND the work to be done by Ravenswood Disposal Service.
DEBRIS Acting Director of Public Works Laux explained those
DISPOSAL: sources.
Resolution Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson, to concur
R-83-09 with Staff recommendation to award the bid for
Production and Furnishing of Aggregate Material and
Disposal of Debris to Ravenswood Disposal Service,
221 North Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, Illinois for a
total amount of $215,000/Budgeted Funds -
Water/Sewer and General Funds; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-83-09, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE LOWER RESPONSIBLE
BID FROM RAVENSWOOD DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR THE
FURNISHING OF AGGREGATE MATERIAL AND DISPOSAL OF
DEBRIS FOR THREE YEARS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED
$215,000.00 PER YEAR. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
NO INTEREST Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus to concur with
LOAN FOR FIRE Staff recommendation to authorize City Manager to
ENGINE: execute loan documents authorizing a no interest
Consent loan for the purchase of a fire engine in the amount
Agenda of $250,000 to be repaid over 20 years at an annual
payment of $12,500 beginning November 1,
Resolution 2010/Budgeted Funds - Capital Equipment Replacement
R-84-09 Fund; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
84-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION FIRE
TRUCK REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM LOAN AGREEMENT FOR A NO
INTERST LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 TO ASSIST
WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE ENGINE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
TACTICAL Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus to concur with
RESPONSE TEAM Staff recommendation to authorize payment to
TRAINING Tactical Skills and Strategies, LLC, 1280 Fairlakes
Consent Pointe, Rockwall, Texas in the amount of $10,080.00
Agenda for Tactical Response Team Training; no cost to the
City - Federal Asset forfeiture Accounts; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-85-09, A
Resolution RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TACTICAL SKILLS AND
R-85-09 STRATEGIES, LLC TO PROVIDE ADVANCED SWAT TRAINING TO
THE DES PLAINES POLICE DEPARTMENT'S TACTICAL
RESPONSE TEAM. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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AWARD BID
2009 CIP
STREET
IMPROVEMENTS:
Resolution
R-86-09
COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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Alderman Brookman asked if the work to be done by
Arrow Road Construction was perpetual or
intermittent. Director of Engineering Oakley stated
that it was intermittent.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 2009 CIP -
Street Rehabilitation Improvements (MFT 09 -00207 -00 -
RS) to Arrow Road Construction Company, 3401 S.
Busse Road, P. 0. Box 334, Mt. Prospect, Illinois in
the amount of $782,649.50/Budgeted Funds - MFT -
$708,639.50 and Water/Sewer Fund $74,010; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-86-09, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN ARROW ROAD CONTRACTORS AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS AS
PART OF THE 2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AT A
COST NOT TO EXCEED $782,649.50, FUNDED FROM THE
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND (09 -00207 -00 -RS). Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Presented for consideration (no action required) was
the Mayoral appointments of Pat Mauro and Mohammad
Khokhar to the Economic Development Commission.
MAYOR MOYLAN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Higgason, Chair
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the May 18, 2009 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$2,950,667.22; and further recommend that Resolution
R-87-09 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR MOYLAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
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WARRANT Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
REGISTER: recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-87-09, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
Resolution COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
R-87-09 FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO
MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $2,950,667.22. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF -J I , 2009
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Gloria J. Ludwig - CIT CLERK
Martiry4. Mo i'an, MAYOR
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