09/08/20091
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,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman,
Walsten, Wilson, and Argus.
Also present were: City Manager Bajor, Assistant City Manager
Slowinski, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Police Chief Prandini,
Acting Fire Chief Eilken, Director of Public Works and Engineering
Oakley, Director of Information Technology Duebner, Director of
Community & Economic Development Conlan and Assistant City Attorney
Bartel.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to go into
SESSION: Executive Session to discuss personnel and collective
bargaining. 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.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The City Council recessed at 6:05 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman,
Walsten, Wilson, and Argus.
The opening prayer was given by The Reverend Father
Steven Godfrey of St. Martin's Episcopal Church,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATIONS: Police Chief Prandini recognized the participants
from the Des Plaines Explorer Post #142, who
participated in the Illinois State Explorer
Conference in August, 2009. Police Chief Prandini
also acknowledged the awards received.
Police Chief Prandini presented a plaque to Mike
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PRESENTATIONS: Schwan and Syndi Garber -Collins in recognition of the
(Cont'd) fundraising assistance they provided to the Des
Plaines Police Explorer Post #142.
Mr. Robert Neil of the Des Plaines Youth Commission
gave a brief overview of the purpose and
accomplishments of the Youth Commission. Members of
the Youth Advisory Board of the Des Plaines Youth
Commission gave a Power Point presentation regarding
past events: Family Nights, Co-Rec High School
softball league, Friends Connect, Carnival, Community
Extravaganza, Middle School 3 on 3 basketball and a
car show. The members of the Youth Commission
expressed their gratitude for the support of the City
Council.
CITIZEN Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
PARTICIPA.: City Council and stated that he had attended Alderman
Wilson's ward meeting; talked about car accidents and
the amount of paperwork involved; that the medical
crisis needs to be fixed. Mr. Serbin also questioned
the need for red lights.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Alderman Bogusz requested that Items 6, 6a, 8, 8a,
and 11 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to
establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 6, 6a, 8,
8a, and 11. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinance Z-21-09 was placed
on First Reading; Ordinances M-34-09 and Z-20-09 were
adopted and Resolutions R-129-09, and R-132-09 were
adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to approve
Consent minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
Agenda held August 3, 2009. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
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held August 17, 2009. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held August 17, 2009. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
EXTEND PRELIM. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to concur with
PUD/254 Staff recommendation to grant a 12 -month extension of
LAUREL: the Conditional Use for the preliminary PUD (Planned
Consent Unit Development) for Phase II of the Lexington Park
Agenda project located at 254 Laurel Avenue until August 6,
2010 (granted under Ordinance Z-19-05 on August 1,
Ordinance 2005); and further recommend to place on First
Z-21-09 Reading Ordinance Z-21-09, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A 12
MONTH EXTENSION FOR PHASE II OF THE CONDITIONAL USE
FOR THE PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT GRANTED
BY ORDINANCE Z-19-05 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN
AS 254 LAUREL AVENUE, DES PLAINES, (Case #05 -31 -PUD -
A). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
LICENSES/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to concur with
IMAGE TREND Staff recommendation, in the best interest of the
EMS: City, to waive normal bid procedures, to purchase
Consent four (4) Field Bridge Licenses, annual software
Agenda support and call record storage for a total
expenditure of $11,990.56 through Northwest Community
Resolution Hospital, 3060 W. Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights,
R-129-09 IL 60005; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-129-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
FOUR IMAGE TREND FIELD BRIDGE LICENSES INCLUDING
ANNUAL SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND CALL STORAGE FOR THE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SYSTEM AT NORTHWEST
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
LEASE AGR./ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to concur with
CHGO TECH Staff recommendation, in the best interest of the
GROUP City, to approve a 60 -month Lease, Sales Order and
Maintenance Agreement of seven (7) Xerox Copiers from
Resolution Chicago Office Technology Group, 900 N. Arlington
R-128-09 Heights Road, Suite 300, Itasca, IL 60143 at
$1,897.00 per month; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-128-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A FIVE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SEVEN
COPY MACHINES BETWEEN NATIONAL CITY COMMERCIAL
CAPITAL CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, A
SALES ORDER AND A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CHICAGO OFFICE TECHNOLOGY GROUP AND THE CITY OF DES
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PLAINES.
Alderman Bogusz asked if risks from the contract have
been eliminated. Director of Information Technology
Duebner stated yes, as much as we can.
Assistant City Attorney Bartel stated that the
contract will not allow termination of the lease for
the City's convenience.
Alderman Brookman asked if the guarantees extend
through the entire term of the lease. Director of
Information Technology Duebner stated yes.
Alderman Brookman asked about the terms and
conditions in Exhibit A on page 1. Assistant City
Attorney Bartel stated that Chicago Office Technology
has agreed to make most of the changes requested by
the City.
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.
CDBG-R Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to concur with
ACTION PLAN Staff recommendation to approve the Program Year 2008
AMENDMENT: CDBG-R (Community Development Block Grant) Action
Consent Plan amendment to replace the Blight Clearance
Agenda Program with the Infrastructure Improvement and
Planning/Administration Programs (CDBG-R
Resolution Infrastructure Improvement Program (IIP) ($81,144);
R-132-09 Project Year 2009 CDBG IIP funds ($205,885) to fund
over 950 of the total cost of the project (engineer's
estimate $301,415); City of Des Plaines Capital
Improvement Program for remaining balance of project
($5,370); CDBG-R management and expenses necessary
for administration of program ($9,016); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-132-09, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES'
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROJECT YEAR 2008. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
IDOT AGR./
DOWNTOWN Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to concur with
LIGHTING: Staff recommendation to execute the Local Agency
Agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois
Resolution Department of Transportation for Downtown Lighting in
R-130-09 the amount not to exceed $200,000.00 (TIF #1); and
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further recommend to adopt Resolution R-130-09, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL AGENCY
AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION BETWEEN THE
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES FOR GRANT MONEY FROM THE ILLINOIS
TRANSPORATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.
Alderman Bogusz asked if it is the right time to
participate in this program. Director of Public
Works and Engineering Oakley stated that the source
of the funds is TIF #1 and if the City postpones its
participation, it could lose funding.
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
APPOINTMENTS: Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to approve
Consent Mayoral appointment of Mrs. Rita Shah to the Economic
Agenda Development Commission (term to expire 4/30/12).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to approve
Mayoral appointment of Mr. Mathews Abraham to the
Consumer Protection Commission (term to expire
8/30/10). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENT: Mrs. Tsalapatanis addressed the City Council and
thanked Mayor Moylan for the opportunity to serve the
Library.
REAPPOINTMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Bogusz, seconded by Robinson, to approve
Mayoral appointment of Jennifer Tsalapatanis to the
Library Board of Trustees (term to expire 6/30/12).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason
Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSTAIN:1-Brookman (personal relationship)
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to approve
Mayoral reappointment of Susan Pekoe to the
Firefighters Pension Board (term to expire 5/1/12).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
REAPPOINTMENTS:
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ORDINANCE
M-34-09/
OBSOLETE
EQUIPMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-20-09/
MAP AMENDMENT/
625 E.
SEEGERS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz to approve
Mayoral reappointment of Nick Chiaro to the
Firefighters Pension Board (term to expire 5/1/12).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to adopt
Ordinance M-34-09, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to adopt
Ordinance Z-20-09, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAP
AMENDMENT FROM M-2, GENERAL MANUFACTURING TO I-1,
INSTITUTIONAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 SEEGERS
ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (Case #09-23-A).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Being presented for consideration (no action
required) are the following Mayoral APPOINTMENTS:
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Susan Moylan Krey - (replacing Matt Bogusz) Term to
expire 06/30/10.
YOUTH COMMISSION
Sally Kosmicki - (replacing Jaclyn Unzicker) Term to
expire 12/01/11. Ms. Kosmicki addressed the City
Council and gave a brief resume' of her
qualifications to serve.
PLAN COMMISSION
Alejandro Perez - (replacing Sally Lowing) Term to
expire 04/30/15. Mr. Perez addressed the City
Council and gave a brief resume' of his
qualifications to serve.
MAYOR MOYLAN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Higgason, Chair
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Argus, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the September 8, 2009
Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$5,141,711.56; and further recommend that Resolution
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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R-131-09 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR MOYLAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
WARRANT Moved by Higgason, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to
adopt Resolution R-131-09, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
Resolution COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING
R-131-09 BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT
FOR SAME. Total: $5,141,711.56. 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.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Robinson, seconded by Higgason, to reconvene
SESSION: into Executive Session to discuss personnel and
collective bargaining. 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.
The City Council recessed at 8:15 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman,
Walsten, Wilson, Argus.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur
with the consensus reached in Executive Session and
that Staff proceed as directed regarding collective
bargaining. Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
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ADJOURNMENT: declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
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APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
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Gloria J. Ludwig - CITY CLERK