12/07/2009MINUTES 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, DECEMBER 7, 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 Monday, December 7, 2009.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Brookman, Walsten,
Wilson, and Argus. Alderman Higgason arrived at 6:07
p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Bajor, Assistant City Manager
Slowinski, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Police Chief Prandini,
Fire Chief Wax, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley,
Director of Information Technology Duebner, Director of Community &
Economic Development Conlan and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
2008 CDBG
CAPER REPORT:
CALL TO
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to go into
Executive Session to discuss personnel and
acquisition of real property. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES:
NAYS:
8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion passed unanimously.
The City Council recessed at 6:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:14 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman,
Walsten, Wilson, and Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Valentin
Popovich, Romanian Baptist Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER
7, 2009
Mayor Moylan called the Public Hearing to order at
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ORDER:
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7:18 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant
to legal notice to give citizens the opportunity to
comment on the City's Consolidated Annual Performance
& Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2008-09,
detailing the City's use of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, beginning October 1, 2008
and ending September 30, 2009.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
presented a brief review of the City's Consolidated
Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) for
Program Year 2008-09. There were no comments from
the aldermen.
Mrs. Mary Schurder, Executive Director of The Center
of Concern, addressed the City Council thanking the
Council for its financial support of the Center's
programs to assist Des Plaines residents in need.
There will be final action on this matter under Items
22 and 22a on the Consent Agenda later in the
evening.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:23 p.m.
CITIZEN Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
PARTICIPA.: City Council wishing everyone of the Jewish faith a
Happy Hanukkah; urged the City Council to adopt a
similar ordinance passed by Wilmette regarding bike
helmets; and urged the City Council to adopt an
ethics ordinance regarding the casino.
Ms. Rose Ruffolo, 813 Concord, addressed the City
Council regarding cell phone towers and distributed
information to the City Council (in file).
Ms. Elizabeth Kozlowski, 819 Concord, addressed the
City Council regarding health concerns for people
living near cell phone towers.
Mr. Niten Patel, 625 North Third Avenue, addressed
the City Council regarding health concerns for people
living near cell phone towers.
Ms. Wanda Szczygiel, 611 North Third Avenue,
addressed the City Council regarding health concerns
for people living near cell phone towers.
Mrs. Maria Bira, 618 Berkshire, addressed the City
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CITIZEN Council regarding health concerns for people living
PARTICIPA.: near cell phone towers.
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Mr. Stan Zimmerman, 408 South Wolf Road, addressed
the City Council regarding the cost of employee
health care benefits; let everyone know what is going
on.
City Manager Bajor responded that the cost of
employee health care benefits is mentioned before,
during and after negotiations with unions.
EXECUTIVE Motion by Walsten, seconded by Higgason, to concur
SESSION: with consensus reached in Executive Session that
Staff proceed as directed regarding the acquisition
of real property. Final action, if any, will be
taken in open session at a duly noticed future City
Council meeting. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Wilson and Argus voted no.
CONSENT Alderman Brookman requested that Items 26, 26a, 27
AGENDA: and 27a be removed from the Consent Agenda and
Alderman Higgason requested that Item 28 be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Brookman, to
establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 26, 26a,
27, 27a and 28. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to approve the
Consent Agenda. 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 minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-52-09, M-53-09,
M-54-09, M-55-09, M-56-09, M-57-09, M-58-09, M-59-09,
M-60-09, M-61-09, M-62-09, M-63-09, M-64-09, M-65-09,
M-66-09, M-67-09, M-68-09 and M-69-09 were placed on
First Reading; Ordinances M-49-09, M-50-09 and M-51-
09 were adopted; and Resolutions R-152-09, R-168-09,
R-169-09, R-170-09 and R-171-09 were adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to approve
Consent minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
Agenda held November 2, 2009 as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MINUTES:
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Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held November 2, 2009 as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2009 Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
TAX LEVY/ Staff recommendation to approve Year 2009 Tax Levy
SPECIAL SVC. for Special Service Area Number Four (Woodland
AREA #4: Townhomes, 1560-1568 Woodland Avenue) in the amount
Consent of $2,000, as provided in Ordinance M-52-09; and
Agenda further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-52-09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL
Ordinance SERVICE AREA NUMBER FOUR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
M-52-09 COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2009 Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
TAX LEVY/ Staff recommendation to approve Year 2009 Tax Levy
SPECIAL SVC. for Special Service Area Number Five (Westfield Lane
AREA #5: Water Main) in the amount of $3,782, as provided in
Consent Ordinance M-53-09; and further recommend to place on
Agenda First Reading Ordinance M-53-09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE
Ordinance CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE
M-53-09 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2010. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2009 Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
TAX LEVY/ Staff recommendation to approve Year 2009 Tax Levy
SPECIAL SVC. for Special Service Area Number Six (2150-2172
AREA #6: Chestnut Street Parking Lot) in the amount of $981,
Consent as provided in Ordinance M-54-09; and further
Agenda recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-54-
09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
Ordinance AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
M-54-09 COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2009 Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
TAX LEVY/ Staff recommendation to approve Year 2009 Tax Levy
SPECIAL SVC. for Special Service Area Number Seven (Woodlawn
AREA #7: Townhomes Parking Lot) in the amount of $12,000, as
Consent provided in Ordinance M-55-09; and further recommend
Agenda to place on First Reading Ordinance M-55-09, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
Ordinance NUMBER SEVEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
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M-55-09
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ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2009 Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
TAX LEVY/ Staff recommendation to approve Year 2009 Tax Levy
SPECIAL SVC. for Special Service Area Number Eight (Crabtree Lane
AREA #8: Curbs and Gutters) in the amount of $4,200, as
Consent provided in Ordinance M-56-09; and further recommend
Agenda to place on First Reading Ordinance M-56-09, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
Ordinance NUMBER EIGHT OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
M-56-09 ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2009 Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
TAX LEVY/ Staff recommendation to approve Year 2009 Tax Levy
SPECIAL SVC. for Special Service Area Number Nine (624-640 W.
AREA #9: Algonquin Road Parking Lot) in the amount of $2,315,
Consent as provided in Ordinance M-57-09; and further
Agenda recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-57-
09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
Ordinance AREA NUMBER NINE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
M-57-09 COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2009 Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
TAX LEVY/ Staff recommendation to approve Year 2009 Tax Levy
SPECIAL SVC. for Special Service Area Number Ten (642-658 W.
AREA #10: Algonquin Road Parking Lot Improvements) in the
Consent amount of $2,9360, as provided in Ordinance M-58-09;
Agenda and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-58-09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
Ordinance SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER TEN OF THE CITY OF DES
M-58-09 PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2010. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
YEAR 2001 Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
GO BONDS: 2001 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in
Consent the amount of $224,352.50 of the $323,485.00 levy, as
Agenda provided in Ordinance M-30-01; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-59-09,
Ordinance ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2001 GENERAL
M-59-09 OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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ABATEMENT/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
YEAR 2002A Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
GO BONDS: 2002A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in
Consent the amount of $173,267.32, as provided in Ordinance
Agenda M-28-02; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-60-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX
Ordinance LEVY FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS,
M-60-09 SERIES 2002A. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
YEAR 2003A Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
GO BONDS: 2003A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in
Consent the amount of $536,245.00 of the $639,665.00 levy, as
Agenda provided in Ordinance M-43-03; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-61-09,
Ordinance ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2003 GENERAL
M-61-09 OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2003A.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
YEAR 2003D Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
GO BONDS: 2003D General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in
Consent the amount of $987,250.00, as provided in Ordinance
Agenda M-58-03; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-62-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003
Ordinance TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
M-62-09 2003D. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
YEAR 2004A Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
& YEAR 2004B 2004A and Year 2004B General Obligation Corporate
GO BONDS: Purpose bonds, in the entire amount of $744,943.76
Consent for Series 2004A and $230,840.00 for Series 2004B, as
Agenda provided in Ordinance M-29-04; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-63-09,
Ordinance ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2004 GENERAL
M-63-09 OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2004a AND Series 2004B.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
YEAR 2005A, Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
B & C 2005A, Year 2005B and Year 2005C General Obligation
GO BONDS: Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $525,225.00
Consent for Series 2005A, $269,812.50 for Series 2005B and
Agenda $410,500.00 for Series 2005C, as provided in
Ordinance M-70-04; and further recommend to place on
Ordinance First Reading Ordinance M-64-09, ABATEMENT OF THE
M-64-09
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2009 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2005A, SERIES 2004B, and SERIES 2005C. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
YEAR 2005E, Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
F & G 2005E, Year 2005F and Year 2005G General Obligation
GO BONDS: Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $934,993.76
Consent for Series 2005E, $505,437.50 for Series 2005F and
Agenda $45,187.50 for Series 2005G, as provided in Ordinance
M-20-05; and further recommend to place on First
Ordinance Reading Ordinance M-65-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX
M-65-09 LEVY FOR THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2005E, SERIES 2005F, and SERIES 2005G. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
YEAR 2005D Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
GO BONDS: 2005D General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in
Consent the amount of $1,699,610.00, as provided in Ordinance
Agenda M-92-04 (which authorized refunding of the 1998 GO
Bonds); and further recommend to place on First
Ordinance Reading Ordinance M-66-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX
M-66-09 LEVY FOR THE 2005 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005D. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
YEAR 2007A Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
& YEAR 2007B 2007A and Year 2007B General Obligation Corporate
GO BONDS: Purpose Bonds in the amount of $562,040 of the
Consent $565,840 for Series 2007A (which authorized refunding
Agenda of 2000 and 2001 GO Bonds) and $65,580 of the
$174,150 for Series 2007B (which authorized refunding
Ordinance of 2001B GO Bonds); and further recommend to place on
M-67-09 First Reading, Ordinance M-67-09, ABATEMENT OF THE
2009 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2007 GENERAL OBLIGATION
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2007A AND SERIES 2007B.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
YEAR 2008A Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
GO BONDS: 2008A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in
Consent the amount of $308,325 as provided in Ordinance M -8 -
Agenda 08 (which authorized refunding of 2001C GO Bonds);
and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Ordinance M-68-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
M-68-09 THE 2008 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
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M-68-09
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ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2009B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-69-09
POLICE DEPT.
ROBOT
PURCHASE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-152-09
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2008A. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
2009B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in
the amount of $798,763.89 as provided in Ordinance M-
41-09; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-69-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX
LEVY FOR THE 2009 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2009B. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve the purchase of a
mechanical robot from Recon Robotics, 7700 W. 78th
Street, Edina, Minnesota 55439, in the amount of
$13,150.00 (federal asset forfeiture funds); and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-152-09, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A MECHANICAL
ROBOT FOR THE TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAM AT A TOTAL COST
OF $13,150.00. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
2008 CDBG
ANNUAL PERFOR.
& EVALUATION
RPT. (CAPER):
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-168-09
CONFISCATE
CASH WARRANTY/
1460 - 1470
OXFORD ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-169-09
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Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to adopt the Program Year 2008
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program Year - October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009;
City Clerk be authorized to submit the report to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) no later than December 30, 2009; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-168-09, A RESOLUTION
REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2008, A
REPORT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize the City to
confiscate the required 10 -percent cash warranty in
the amount of $1,225.00 to complete the required
planting of parkway trees and grading and drainage
improvements at 1460 - 1470 Oxford Road; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-169-09, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CONFISCATION OF THE TEN PERCENT CASH
MAINTENANCE WARRANTY TO COMPLETE THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR CEMAL'S SUBDIVISION AT 1460 AND 1470
OXFORD ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
RESCIND
RESOLUTION
R-68-09/ 1460
MINER ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-170-09
PURCHASE
DATALUX
COMPUTERS/
POLICE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-171-09
CONFISCATE
CASH WARRANTY/
618 BIRCHWOOD:
Resolution
R-172-09
BID AWARD/
CIP REAR YARD/
CONTRACT D:
Resolution
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carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Resolution R-170-09,
rescinding Resolution R-68-09 which authorized the
execution of a contract for the purchase of 1460
Miner Street; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-170-09, A RESOLUTION RESCINDING
RESOLUTION R-68-09 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF
A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 1460 MINER
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of
four (4) DataLux Tracer Mobile Data Computers from
Future Link of Illinois, Inc., 25W658 St. Charles
Road, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188 ($4,280 per unit)
in the amount of $17,120.00; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-171-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF FOUR DATALUX TRACER MOBILE DATA
COMPUTERS FROM FUTURE LINK OF ILLINOIS, INC. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
presented and answered questions from the aldermen.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize the City to
confiscate the required 10 -percent cash warranty in
the amount of $2,311.50 to complete the required
planting of parkway trees and grading and drainage
improvements at 618 Birchwood Avenue; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-172-09, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CONFISCATION OF THE TEN PERCENT CASH
MAINTENANCE WARRANTY TO COMPLETE THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DEGADO'S TENTH SUBDIVISION AT 618
BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. 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.
Alderman Brookman asked why this project is being
done this late in the year. Director of Public Works
and Engineering Oakley responded that weather is a
factor.
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ORDINANCE
M-45-09
2009 PROPERTY
TAX
LEVY (AS
AMENDED) :
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur
with Staff recommendation, in the best interest of
the City, to award the bid to the lowest responsible
bidder Kovilic Construction Company, 3721 N.
Carnation Street, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 in
the amount not to exceed $39,340.00 for the 2009 CIP
Rear Yard Drainage Improvements Contract D - for
204/205 Michael Road (Brentwood Park); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-174-09, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CONTRACT FROM KOVILIC
CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR REAR YARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
AT BRENTWOOD PARK AS PART OF THE 2009 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED
$39,340.00, FUNDED FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND.
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.
Director of Finance Wisniewski presented and answered
questions from the aldermen.
Ms. Sandra Norlin, Director of the Des Plaines Public
Library, addressed the City Council answering
questions regarding the reduction of expenses in the
Library's budget.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to approve the AMENDMENT to
the 2009 Property Tax Levy Ordinance. 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 Robinson, to concur
with Staff recommendation to adopt the 2009 Property
Tax Levy Ordinance (As Amended); and further
recommend to adopt Ordinance M-45-09, AN ORDINANCE
LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010 (AS
AMENDED). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
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ORDINANCE
M-49-09
WATER RATE
INCREASE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-50-09
SEWER REBATE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-51-09
FLOOD CONTROL
REBATE
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
POLICE/FIRE
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Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to establish and approve the
2010 City of Des Plaines Retail Water Rate at $3.412
per 100 cubic feet, reflecting a 5.7% increase from
the 2009 rate effective January 1, 2010; and further
recommend to adopt Ordinance M-49-09, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 9, "PUBLIC UTILITIES," CHAPTER 1,
"WATER SYSTEM REGULATIONS," SECTION 7, "RATES" OF THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance to
increase the maximum rebate for the Sanitary Sewer
Lateral Rebate Program from $1,500 to $2,000; and
further recommend to adopt Ordinance M-50-09, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, "PUBLIC UTILITIES,"
CHAPTER 2, "SEWER SYSTEMS REGULATIONS," SECTION 2,
"HOMEOWNER SEWER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY" OF THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance for the
Flood Rebate Program to increase the City cost
participation to 30%, set the maximum rebate to
$2,000, and fund the program from the Water/Sewer
Fund; and further recommend to adopt Ordinance M-51-
09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, "PUBLIC
UTILITIES," CHAPTER 2, "SEWER SYSTEMS REGULATIONS,"
TO ADD A NEW SECTION 4 TITLED, "FLOOD CONTROL REBATE
PROGRAM," TO THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
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 December 7, 2009
- Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$11,280,142.83; and further recommend that Resolution
R-167-09 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Nick Chiaro, President of the Police Pension Fund
PENSION FUND: and Mr. Thomas McShane of Graystone Consulting
COND. USE/
1956-1960 &
1964 MANNHEIM
RD.:
VARIATION/
GARAGE/
1115 EAST
GRANT:
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presented an overview of the Des Plaines Police &
Fire Pension Funds (in file) and answered questions
from the aldermen.
Mr. Stan Zimmerman, 408 South Wolf Road, asked if the
funds collected for Des Plaines were separate from
the State of Illinois. Mr. McShane responded yes and
that the annual cost of managing the funds was five
percent (5%).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Argus, Chair
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
presented and answered questions from the aldermen.
Attorney Barry Collins, 733 Lee Street, representing
the Petitioner Golf Mill Auto Center addressed the
Committee of the Whole and answered questions from
the aldermen.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Higgason, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the Conditional Use
permit for an auto body repair facility at 1956 -
1960 and 1964 Mannheim Road; and further recommend
that Ordinance Z-26-09 be adopted at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried.
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
presented and answered questions from the aldermen.
Mr. Bart Niedrielski, Petitioner, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and answered questions.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Argus, to recommend
to the City Council to approve the side -yard setback
and to DENY the variation request for an over -height
accessory structure at 1115 East Grant Street.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Brookman and
Walsten voted no.
CIRCULAR Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley
DRIVEWAY/ presented and answered questions from the aldermen.
505 TRAILSIDE:
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Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to recommend
to the City Council to approve the circular driveway
request at 505 Trailside Lane; and further recommend
that Resolution R-173-09 be adopted at the
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Haugeberg voted no.
ENGINEERING - Alderman Bogusz, Chair
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VARIATION/ Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley
1603 SHERMAN presented and answered questions from the aldermen.
PLACE:
ORDINANCE
M-46-09
ELECTRICITY
TAX:
ORDINANCE
M-47-09
STORM SEWER
FEE:
ORDINANCE
M-48-09
GASOLINE TAX:
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Moved by Higgason, seconded by Walsten, to recommend
to the City Council to approve the variation to
reconstruct a detached, two -car frame garage without
a modified foundation at 1603 Sherman Place; and
further recommend that Ordinance M-70-09 be adopted
at the appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
MAYOR MOYLAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Haugeberg, to adopt
Ordinance M-46-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 3, "MUNICIPAL
OCCUPATION TAXES," ARTICLE C., "MUNICIPAL UTILITY
TAX," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 5-Haugeberg,
Walsten
NAYS: 3 -Brookman,
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Wilson, Argus
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
Ordinance M-47-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9,
"PUBLIC UTILITIES," CHAPTER 3, "STORM WATER
CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS," SECTION 5, "STORM SEWER FEE," OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz,
Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 2-Higgason, Brookman
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Haugeberg, to adopt
Ordinance M-48-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 3, "MUNICIPAL
OCCUPATION TAXES," ARTICLE F., "MOTOR FUEL TAX," OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a
substitute motion to POSTPONE the adoption of
Ordinance M-48-09 until the Regular Council meeting
on December 21, 2009, for additional information.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
M-48-09
(Cont' d)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-167-09
COND. USE/
1956-1960 &
1964 MANNHEIM
RD.:
1
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AYES: 4- Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Wilson
NAYS: 5- Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz,
Argus, Moylan
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared FAILED.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Bogusz, to suspend the
Rules to allow public input. Motion declared
carried.
Mr. Louis Korompias, owner of the Phillips 66 Gas
Station at Central and Wolf Roads, addressed the City
Council stating that business has dropped since gas
taxes were increased.
Mr. Nick Genaris, owner of the Citgo Gas Station at
1733 Oakton Street, addressed the City Council
stating the increase will hurt business; it will make
it hard to sell the business; people who buy gas at
the Des Plaines Oasis are from out of town.
Mr. Jim Vinci, 1481 Marshall, addressed the City
Council asking where the money should come from; is
there any grant money available? Have other sources
been secured?
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz,
Argus, Moylan
NAYS: 4-Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Wilson
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-167-09, 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: $3,767,112.55. 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 Argus, seconded by Bogusz, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-26-09, AN ORDINANCE
ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT THE
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Ordinance OPERATION OF AN AUTO BODY REPAIR BUSINESS AT 1950-
Z-26-09 1964 MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE
(Cont'd) #08 -037 -CU). 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.
VARIATION/ Moved by Argus, seconded by Wilson, to concur with
GARAGE/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DENY a
1115 EAST variation for an over -height accessory structure at
GRANT: 1115 East Grant. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 2 -Brookman, Walsten
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
CIRCULAR Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
DRIVEWAY/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
505 TRAILSIDE: Resolution R-173-09, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY AT 505
Resolution TRAILSIDE LANE IN DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the
R-173-09 vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman,
Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 1-Haugeberg,
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
VARIATION/ Moved by Bogusz, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
1603 SHERMAN recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place on
PLACE: First Reading Ordinance M-70-09, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING VARIATIONS TO SECTIONS 14-1-10 E.3. AND
Ordinance 14-1-10 E.5. OF THE FLOOD CONTROL REGULATIONS IN THE
M-70-09 CITY CODE TO PERMIT THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED
GARAGE IN A REGULATORY FLOOD PLAIN ON AN EXISTING
FOUNDATION AT 1603 SHERMAN PLACE, DES PLAINES.
The Petitioner, Mrs. Irene Mendez, addressed the City
Council answering questions from the aldermen.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Argus
NAYS: 1 -Wilson
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to adv nce
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1
M-70-09
(Cont' d)
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Ordinance M-70-09 to Second Reading and adopt
Ordinance M-70-09. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Argus
NAYS: 1 -Wilson
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Bogusz, seconded by Robinson, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
in J /Toylan, MAYOR
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