02/05/1990229.
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, FEBRUARY 5, 1990
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by
Mayor D. Michael Albrecht at 8:09 P.M. in the
Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers,
Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, February 5, 1990.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Asaro, City
Comptroller Peters, Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief
Clark, Police Chief Storm, Municipal Development Director Pagones,
City Engineer Oakley, Human Resources and Services Director Panouses.
and City Attorney Kolman.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The opening prayer was given by Father Thomas Schwab,
Our Lady of Hope Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Albrecht presented Greg Peters, City Comp-
troller, a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance
Officers Association of the United States and Canada,
which is the highest form of recognition in the field
of government financial report.
MINUTES:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
Minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
January 15, 1990, as published. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
Minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held
January 15, 1990. Motion declared carried.
BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
following resolution: 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: $1,168,766.47. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Hardiman abstained on Warrant #71776.
1990 Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
APPROPRIATIONS: recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve
the proposed 1990 Appropriations in the amount of
$40,090,640, and Ordinance M-5-90 be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Upon roll
call the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
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POSITION Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
RECLASSIFICA- recommendation of Finance Committee that modifica-
TIONS/PW & tions be made in job classification structure for
POLICE: Public Works and Police Departments as follows:
Water Plant Supervisor - 406 Points to
Water Plant Foreman - 291 Points
Asst. Water Plant Supervisor - 288 Points to
Sr. Water Plant Operator - 242 Points
Water Plant Operator - 168 Points (no change)
Police Telecommunications Supervisor - 215 Points
(NEW)
and Ordinance M-6-90 be adopted at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried.
LIQ. LIC.
840 ELMHURST:
TRAINING OF
BARTENDERS:
FINGERPRINT
FEE:
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee to
grant Class B Liquor License for property located at
840 S. Elmhurst Road, d/b/a Foremost Liquors, con-
tingent upon verification of fingerprints and receipt
necessary documentation. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee that
no action be taken to mandate a Beverage Alcohol
Sellers & Servers Education Training Program (BASSET
at this time. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee that
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance increasing fingerprint fee for liquor
license applications to $50 plus costs. Motion
declared carried.
MENCONI'S Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt the
RESUBDIVISION/ recommendation of Municipal Development Committee
2131 BUSSE HWY.: to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan
Commission to approve plat of Menconi Resubdivision,
2131 Busse(:Highway, and Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute plat of resubdivision. Motion
declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt the
90-4-R recommendation of Municipal Development Committee
666 GARLAND PL.: to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals re Case 90-4-R to grant request to
rezone from combined M-2 and C-2 to all M-2, and
R-2 to M-2 on property located at 666 Garland Place
(Wheels, Inc.), and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
ALGONQUIN ROAD Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
ENGINEERING adopt recommendation of Engineering Committee that
SERVICES: City Clerk be authorized to execute. MFT Resolution
Section #85-00143-02 WR in the amount of $27,000
to fund design engineering services for Part II/
Phase I of Algonquin Road Project (contract awarded
to Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer and Associates on
December 4, 1989). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
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PARKING Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
RESTRICTION/ adopt recommendation of Engineering Committee that
ILLINOIS ST.: City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance to amend Ordinance T-15-89 to delete
"and Illinois Street, from the Cul de Sac south to
Riverview Avenue, east side of street," which was
inadvertently_ added to the original ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
LICENSE AGREE./ Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
WISCONSIN CENTRAL adopt recommendation of Engineering Committee that
RAILROAD: the Mayor be authorized to execute License Agreement
with Wisconsin Central Ltd. Railroad to allow
extension of 10" water main from Gregory Street
through Wisconsin Central Ltd. right-of-way and into
proposed Kylemore-Greens Subdivision, contingent
upon approval and recording of the Kylemore-Greens
Subdivision. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
PARKING LOT #1 Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
UTILITY adopt recommendation of Engineering Committee to
RELOCATION: award contract for Parking Lot #1 Utility Relocation
to low bidder, Adlite Electric Company, Inc., 1224
Rand Road, Des Plaines, in the amount of $154,954.25
($35,874 from TIF and $119,080.25 from Special
Service Area No. 1), and Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary document. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENTS:
Moved by Childers, seconded by Christiansen, to
adopt recommendation of Public Works Committee that
full support and approval to the development of a
voluntary area -wide mutual aid agreement for the use
and exchange of public works manpower and equipment
on an emergency basis at no cost to the City; and
that full support and approval be given to the
development of a voluntary "planned mutual aid"
program for the Northwest Municipal Conference area;
and that Resolution R-4-90 and R-5-90 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
ANIMAL CONTROL: Moved by Wetter, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt the
recommendation of Community Services Committee to
approve proposed animal control ordinance with the
following changes in license fees to be effective
July 1, 1990: $4 for each dog or cat or $2 if
spayed or neutered, senior citizen rate of $3 for
each dog or cat - $1 if spayed or neutered; redemp-
tion fee for impounded pet be $30 plus impoundment
fees for the first offense, $60 plus impoundment
fees for each,offense thereafter; and that Ordinance
M-4-90 be placed on First Reading at the next City
Council meeting on February 20, 1990. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Sarlo voted no.
PATIO
CONSTRUCTION:
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Schneck, to adopt
recommendation of Building Code Committee that City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance
to amend Building Code re construction of patios as
follows:
1. A $25 permit fee for all patios and decks with
a minimun fine of $500 and/or removal if patio or
deck is built without permit.
2. Require a Plat of Survey
3. Top of patio to be 4" below top of foundation
and pitched 1/4" per foot away from house.
4. Limit size of patio or deck to 344 sq. ft.
5. Limit distance of patio from house to 15'.
6. Limit distance between patio or deck and any
lot line or easement to 5'.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by/Childers, to suspend
the rules so that a resident could address the
Council. Motion declared carried.
Chester Bialek, 2083 Fox Lane, urged the Council to
limit the amount of concrete planned for the
proposed project on Devon Avenue. Mayor Albrecht
thanked Mr. Bialek for his comments but explained
that they did not relate to the matter before the
Council.
Motion declared carried on original motion.
PORCH Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Schneck, to adopt
ENCLOSURES: recommendation of Building Code Committee that City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance
to amend Building Code re Porch Enclosures as
follows:
1. Require a trench foundation of 12" wide by 42"
deep.
2. Prohibit pier foundations.
Motion declared carried.
HARD SURFACE
LIMITATIONS:
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Schneck, to adopt
recommendation of Building Code Committee that City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance
to amend Building Code re Hard Surface Limitations
as follows:
1. Limit amount of hard surface in front lots to
50% maximum.
2. Increase maximum drive way width from 16' to
18' at the sidewalk with a 3' curb cut on either
side.
3. Any circular driveways or parking pads require
Building Code Committee approval.
Motion declared carried.
SALE OF USED Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
POLICE recommendation of Public Safety Committee that the
WEAPONS: Chief of Police be authorized to dispose of six (6)
Ithaca 12 -gauge riot guns and one (1) Enfield 30.06
rifle by direct sale to Village Sports Center, Inc.,
1731 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005,
for the sum of $550 with no guarantee, warranty or
statement of condition given or implies. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Qv
SALE OF USED
POLICE
VEHICLES:
ORDINANCE
M-60-89
DEPUTY CHIEF
OF POLICE:
ORDINANCE
M-3-90
SENIOR CITIZENS
TAXI FARES:
ORDINANCE
M-5-90
1990
APPROPRIATIONS:
ORDINANCE
M-6-90
POSITION
RECLASSIFICA-
TIONS/PW &
POLICE:
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Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Safety Committee that the
Chief of Police be authorized to dispose of thirteen
(13) used police vehicles by direct sale to Veto
Enterprises, 212 W. Exchange Street, Sycamore, IL
60178, for the sum of $59,700, and one (1) used
police vehicle by direct sale to the Des Plaines
Park District, 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, for
the sum of $2,000; with no guarantee, warranty or
statement of condition given or implied. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
Ordinance M-60-89, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
3-1-4 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO
THE APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE OF THE POSITION
OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-3-90, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-5-25.28 OF THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY, TO RELFECT A
50 INCREASE IN TAXI FARES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-5-90, AN
ORDINANCE MARKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE
EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR MUNICIPAL
PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL"
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1990.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Wetter, to waive First
Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-6-90.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Wetter, to adopt
Ordinance M-6-90, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULES
III, VI AND VI -A, OF SECTION 1-15-4 (A) OF THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S POSITION
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN, ADDING TO
SCHEDULE III THE POSITION OF "POLICE TELECOMMUNICA-
TIONS SUPERVISOR;" ADDING TO SCHEDULE VI THE POSITIO]
OF "SENIOR WATER PLANT OPERATOR;" ADDING TO SCHEDULE
VI -A THE POSITION OF "WATER PLANT FOREMAN" AND
DELETING THEREFROM THE POSITIONS OF "ASSISTANT WATER
PLANT SUPERVISOR" AND "WATER PLANT SUPERVISOR"
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION
R-2-90
MEMO OF UNDER-
STANDING RE
BLACKHAWK
PARK:
RESOLUTION
R-3-90
AGREEMENT WITH
IDOT RE PERMITS:
RESOLUTION
R-4-90
EMERGENCY
MUTUAL AID:
RESOLUTION
R-5-90
PLANNED
MUTUAL AID:
KLAMER'S
RESUBDIVISION/
700 W. OAKTON:
GAVIN'S
RESUBDIVISION/
2211 ELMIRA:
KYLEMORE-GREENS
SUBDIVISION/
WOLF & CENTRAL:
ZONING CASE
89 -35 -PUD -V
2200-2400 DEVON:
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Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
adopt Resolution R-2-90, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
Resolution R-3-90, A RESOLUTION IN LIEU OF A SURETY
BOND FOR PERMIT WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES ON STATE OF ILLINOIS MAINTAINED RIGHTS -
ON -WAY ON STATE HIGHWAYS. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
Resolution R-4-90, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, SUPPORTING EMERGENCY
MUTUAL AID IN PUBLIC WORKS. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Christiansen, to
adopt Resolution R-5-90, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, SUPPORTING
PLANNED MUTUAL AID IN PUBLIC WORKS. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Klamer's
Resubdivision, 700 W. Oakton Street (Myrtle Klamer),
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Gavin's
Resubdivision, 2211 Elmira Avenue (John Gavin), was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Kylemore-
Greens Subdivision, Wolf & Central (Kennedy Builders
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Letters from Des Plaines Plan Commission and Zoning
Board of Appeals re Zoning Case 89 -35 -PUD -V, 2200-
2400 Devon Avenue (Hiffman Shaffer Anderson, Inc.)
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
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ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
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The City Clerk's office will be advertising for
bids for: seven (7) low mount dump trucks, two (2)
7 -ton dump trucks, one (1) aerial truck, one (1)
full-sized automobile, one (1) street sweeper,
1990 tree trimming contract, 1990 tree removal
contract, and 1990 spring tree plant, returnable
by 3:00 P.M. on Friday, February 23, 1990.
AMUSEMENT At the request of Alderman Christiansen, Mayor
GAMES: Albrecht referred the matter of the number of
amusement games (video, pinball, etc.) in any one
establishment to the License & Judicial Committee.
YARD WASTE
DISPOSAL:
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Albrecht referred the matter of development
of a yard waste collection/disposal program to the
Public Works Committee.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn.
Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at
9:45 P.M.
(D02:2:
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 04421
DAY OF 1990
. Michael Albrec't, AYOR