12/21/2009MINUTES 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 21, 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, December 21, 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,
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.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Tim Roames
of the Good News Christian Center, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CITIZEN Dr. M. McKernan, 1920 Andy Lane, addressed the City
PARTICIPA.: Council asking about the status of a traffic light at
Lee and Perry Streets; can lights along River Road be
synchronized more efficiently. Director of Public
Works and Engineering Oakley responded to Dr.
McKernan's questions.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, 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; Ordinance M-71-09 was placed
on First Reading; 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, M-69-09 and Z-26-09 were
adopted; and Resolutions R-166-09, R-175-09, R-176-
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
NEW CLASS E
LIQ. LIC./
1881 OAKTON
STREET:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-71-09
BID AWARD/
LEAKING
UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANK:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-166-09
EASEMENT
AGR./METHODIST
CAMPGROUND:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-175-09
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09, R-178-09, R-179-09 and R-181-09 were adopted.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
held November 16, 2009 as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held November 16, 2009 as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
Staff recommendation to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-71-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS," SECTION 5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER," OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS E LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR DRB FOODGUYS CO., D/B/A CUZZINS LOCATED
AT 1881 EAST OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
Staff recommendation, in the best interest of the
City, to waive the bid process and authorize Marlin
Environmental, Inc., 3935 Commerce Drive, St.
Charles, Illinois 60174, to provide environmental
consulting services and soil remediation per the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's (IEPA)
Corrective Action Plan for 1111 Joseph J. Schwab
Road, Des Plaines, Illinois, in an amount not to
exceed $67,546.11; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-166-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FOR SOIL REMEDIATION FROM
THE PUBLIC WORKS LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK IN
DES PLAINES FROM MARLIN ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve the Temporary
Construction Easement Agreement with the Chicago
District Campground Association for soil remediation
at the Methodist Campground, and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-175-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHICAGO DISTRICT CAMPGROUND
ASSOCIATION FOR SOIL REMEDIATION AT THE METHODIST
CAMPGROUND IN DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried
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PURCHASE PHONE
SYSTEM UPGRADE
/CDWG:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-176-09
PURCHASE
HOT BOX
PATCHER:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-179-09
DRAINAGE IMPR.
FARGO/RIVER
RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-181-09
CUL-DE-SAC
SNOW PLOWING:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-178-09
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as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve contract with CDWG,
230 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, Illinois
60061, for telephone system upgrade in the amount of
$49,713.88 (2009 IT Replacement Fund); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-176-09, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH CDWG,
INC. FOR AN UPGRADE OF THE CITY'S TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
Staff recommendation, in the best interest of the
City, to purchase a 2 -ton Falcon Asphalt Hot Box
Patcher from Galva Road Equipment, LLC, 222 SE 5th
Avenue, Galva, Illinois 61434 in the amount of
$12,800.00(Street Maintenance Budget); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-179-09, A RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING A BID FROM GALVA ROAD EQUIPMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AN ASPHALT HOT BOX PATCHER. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD (CBBEL) in the
amount of $15,000 for drainage design plans for the
Fargo/Des Plaines River Road area and coordination
with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
(Capital Projects Fund); and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-181-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTOPHER B.
BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR FARGO
AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
Staff recommendation, in the best interest of the
City, to accept the proposal of Trees "R" Us, Inc.,
P.O. Box 6014, Wauconda, Illinois 60084, for Cul -de -
Sac Snow Removal upon receipt of invoice, in the
maximum amount of $2,930.00 for each time the route
is cleared; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-178-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT BETWEEN TREES "R" US, INC. AND THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES FOR SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-52-09 Ordinance M-52-09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
YEAR 2009 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FOUR OF THE CITY OF DES
TAX LEVY/ PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
SPECIAL SVC. BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
AREA #4: 2010. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-53-09 Ordinance M-53-09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
YEAR 2009 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE CITY OF DES
TAX LEVY/ PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
SPECIAL SVC. BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
AREA #5: 2010. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-54-09 Ordinance M-54-09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
YEAR 2009 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE CITY OF DES
TAX LEVY/ PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
SPECIAL SVC. BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
AREA #6: 2010. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-55-09 Ordinance M-55-09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
YEAR 2009 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SEVEN OF THE CITY OF DES
TAX LEVY/ PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
SPECIAL SVC. BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
AREA #7: 2010. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-56-09 Ordinance M-56-09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
YEAR 2009 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER EIGHT OF THE CITY OF DES
TAX LEVY/ PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
SPECIAL SVC. BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
AREA #8: 2010. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-57-09 Ordinance M-57-09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
YEAR 2009 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER NINE OF THE CITY OF DES
TAX LEVY/ PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
SPECIAL SVC. BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
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AREA #9: 2010. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-58-09 Ordinance M-58-09, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
YEAR 2009 SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER TEN OF THE CITY OF DES
TAX LEVY/ PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
SPECIAL SVC. BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
AREA #10: 2010. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt M -59-
M-59-09 09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2001
ABATEMENT/ GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
YEAR 2001 declared carried as approved unanimously under
GO BONDS: Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-60-09 Ordinance M-60-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
ABATEMENT/ GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES
YEAR 2002A 2002A. Motion declared carried as approved
GO BONDS: unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-61-09 Ordinance Mi61-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
ABATEMENT/ THE 2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS,
YEAR 2003A SERIES 2003A. Motion declared carried as approved
GO BONDS: unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-62-09 Ordinance M-62-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAXABLE
ABATEMENT/ GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003D.
YEAR 2003D Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
GO BONDS: Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-63-09 Ordinance M-63-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
ABATEMENT/ THE 2004 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2004A AND
YEAR 2004A SERIES 2004B. Motion declared carried as approved
& YEAR 2004B ��.L.
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GO BONDS: unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-64-09 Ordinance M-64-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
ABATEMENT/ THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005A,
YEAR 2005A, SERIES 2005B, and SERIES 2005C. Motion declared
B & C carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-65-09 Ordinance M-65-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
ABATEMENT/ THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005E,
YEAR 2005E, SERIES 2005F, and SERIES 2005G. Motion declared
F & G carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-66-09 Ordinance M-66-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
ABATEMENT/ THE 2005 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
YEAR 2005D SERIES 2005D. Motion declared carried as approved
GO BONDS: unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-67-09 Ordinance M-67-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
ABATEMENT/ THE 2007 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
YEAR 2007A 2007A AND SERIES 2007B. Motion declared carried as
& YEAR 2007B approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-68-09 Ordinance M-68-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
ABATEMENT/ THE 2008 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
YEAR 2008A 2008A. Motion declared carried as approved
GO BONDS: unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
M-69-09 Ordinance M-69-09, ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
ABATEMENT/ THE 2009 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
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YEAR 2009B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-26-09
COND. USE/
1956-1960 &
1964 MANNHEIM
RD.:
APPOINTMENTS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
2010 BUDGET:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-177-09
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2009B. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to adopt
Ordinance Z-26-09, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF AN
AUTO BODY REPAIR BUSINESS AT 1956-1960 AND 1964
MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #08 -037 -
CU). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) is
the Mayoral appointment to the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION of Jin Lee (term to expire 04/30/10 -
replaces Donald Roberts, resigned 09/09) (final
action on this matter under Consent Agenda on January
4, 2010) .
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 Robinson, to
recommend to the City Council approval of the
December 21, 2009 - Warrant Register, in the total
amount of $2,753,245.93; and further recommend that
Resolution R-177-09 be adopted at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried.
Director of Finance Wisniewski presented and answered
questions from the aldermen.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to
recommend to the City Council approval of the 2010
Budget; and further recommend that Resolution R-159-
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 Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-177-09, 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
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R-177-09
(Cont' d)
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CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT
FOR SAME. Total: $2,753,245.93. 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.
2010 BUDGET: Motion by Higgason, seconded by Robinson, to approve
the 2010 Budget, and the adoption of Resolution R -
Resolution 159-09, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2010 ANNUAL BUDGET
R-159-09 FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. 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 Robinson, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF « , 2010
Ma
Moylan, MAYOR
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Gloria J. Lu wig - CITY LERK