07/02/1990MINUTES 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, JULY 2, 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 8:05 P.M. in the
Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des
Plaines Civic Center on Monday, July 2, 1990.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt. Alderman Childers was absent.
Also present were: City Manager Asaro, Assistant Comptroller Placko,
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:
MINUTES:
BILLS PAYABLE:
CITY EMPLOYEES'
GROUP HEALTH
INSURANCE
RENEWAL:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
Minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
June 18, 1990, as published. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Schneck, to approve
Minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held
June 18, 1990. Motion declared carried.
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: $1,115,113.59.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Finance Committee to renew City
employees' medical insurance contract for 1990/1991
as follows (per month) :
1. Employee Benefit Claims, Inc rates to be $131.41
for single coverage; $431.94 for family coverage;
$50.85 for single Medicare; $101.70 for family
Medicare.
2. HMO Illinois rates to be $122.94 for single;
and $328.59 for family.
3. Prucare rates to be $127.60 for single; and
$391.01 for family.
4. Maxicare/Illinois rates to be $132.97 for single;
and $397.12 for family.
5. American HMO rates to be $127.06 for single; and
$352.14 for family.
6. Employee Benefit Claims, Inc.
administrator; claims liaison
7. Maine Insurance Agencies, Inc. to
for consultation fee.
Contract to be effective August 1, 1990
1991. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
to be claims
fee to be $3,500.
be paid $3,000
thru July 31,
Hardiman,
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ILLINOIS TAX Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
INCREMENT recommendation of Finance Committee to support legal
ASSOCIATION: action being taken by the Illinois Tax Increment
Association against the Director of the Department
of Revenue to preserve a fair distribution of the
state's portions of tax increment, at a cost not -to -
exceed $4,500. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
FLOOD -REBATE Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the
PROGRAM FORMS: format of the application for the Flood -Rebate
Program (Program approved by the City Council on
June 18, 1990). Motion declared carried. Alderman
Christiansen voted no.
BREEN-DOYLE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
RESUBDIVISION/ recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
1614-24 ESTES: concur with recommendation from Des Plaines Plan
Commission to approve plat of Breen -Doyle Resub-
division, 1614-1624 Estes Avenue, and Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute plat of resubdivision.
Motion declared carried.
PARKING/ Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
1420 MINER: adopt recommendation of Engineering Committee to
approve parking changes around Civic Center, 1420
Miner Street, as follows:
1 15 -minute parking limit on the north side of
Miner Street from Graceland Avenue to 200' east
of Graceland Avenue (where currently posted
M -Plate only),
2. Restore ten (10) reserved parking spaces in the
railroad parking lot (Lot #9) across from Civic
Center to general public use,
3 Remove meters and time limits as required from
Parking Lot #14 adjacent to Police Department
building,
and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
CHANGE ORDER/ Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
2028 & 2050 adopt recommendation of Engineering Committee to
RIVER ROAD: approve Change Order #1 to contract with Albrecht
Enterprises, 2855 Orchard Place, Des Plaines, IL
60018, for building demolition at 2028 and 2050
Des Plaines/River Road, in the amount of $2,503.25/
1987_ Sewer Bond Account, for removal of underground
storage tank, fuel oil and contaminated soil. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Chiropolos asked that the City Attorney
research liability.and responsibility for future
situations of this kind.
POTTER RD.
WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS:
CRAIG MANOR
ORNAMENTAL
LIGHTING:
AUTHORIZATION
TO BID/
SEEGERS RD.
& BRADLEY ST.
STORM WATER
IMPROVEMENTS:
GRACELAND AVE.
WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT:
FENCE
VARIATION/
1307 WHITE:
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Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
adopt recommendation of Engineering Committee that
Mayor be authorized to execute Letter of Agreement
from Cook County Highway Department to include the
City's Potter Road Water Main Improvements (Emerson
Street to Prairie Avenue) in the County's Potter Road
Highway Project (City Council approved design on
October 2, 1989). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
adopt recommendation of Engineering Committee that
the City install the conduit, conductors and service
connection for two ornamental lights located on
gateway walls at the entrance to Craig Manor at
Mark Avenue and Wolf Road, and at Timothy Lane and
Central Road, at an approximate cost of $2,000;
Craig Manor Home Owners Association to be responsible
for liability and maintenance of these four ornamental
lights. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
adopt recommendation of Engineering Committee that
City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for
Seegers Road and Bradley Street Storm Sewer Improve-
ments, returnable by 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 31,
1990. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to
adopt recommendation of Engineering Committee to
accept proposal from Cee Jay Contractors, Inc.,
P.O. Box 86, Harvard, IL 60033, to replace the water
main along Graceland Avenue at the Wisconsin Central
Rail Road, in the amount of $76,064. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt
recommendation of Building Code Committee to rescind
action taken by the City Council on June 4, 1990,
to grant :reque"st for 6' solid woodfence with 3' 45°
cutback at the driveway for property located at 1307
White Street. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt
recommendation of Building Code Committee to grant
request for 6' high solid wood fence with 5' setback
from sidewalk for property located at 1307 White
Street. Motion declared carried.
UNILOCK PAVERS/
1354 JEANNETTE:
SALE OF
VEHICLES:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
ORDINANCE
M-26-90
ABSENTION
COUNCIL RULE:
ORDINANCE
M-27-90
E.T.S. BOARD
POWERS:
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt
recommendation of Building Code Committee to grant
partial request to replace apron but not the sidewalk
at 1354 Jeannette Street with Unilock Concrete Paving
Brick Stone, contingent upon owner presenting proof
that a hold harmless agreement has been recorded on
property deed and present statement that owner of
property will repair or replace any damaged areas.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Safety Committee that Chief
of Police be authorized to dispose of three (3) used
municipal vehicles belonging to the Police Department,
Public Works and Municipal Development Departments, by
direct sale to Mars Auto World, Inc., 2041 W.
Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608, in the amount of
$2,550, with no guarantee, warranty or statement of
condition given or implied. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to go into
Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Council recessed at 8:37 P.M.
Council reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Wetter, to adopt Ordinance
M-26-90, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I, CHAPTER 1,
SECTION 1-6-9 "PROCEDURE" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE, BY ADDING RULE XXXIII. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES:
7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Wetter, to adopt Ordinance
M-27-90, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE M-12-90,
TITLE XII, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 12-1-7 - "ADVISORY
BODY," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, TO ADD THERETO
A NEW SUBSECTION 12-1-7(h). Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
T-7-90
PARKING
RESTRICTIONS/
WOLF ROAD:
ORDINANCE
Z-9-90
VARIATIONS/
1450 E. TOUHY:
ORDINANCE
Z-10-90
VARIATIONS/
1450 E. TOUHY:
ORDINANCE
M-28-90
NON -CONTRACT
EMPLOYEES
SALARIES:
ORDINANCE
Z-11-90
SPECIAL USE/
1222 LEE ST.:
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Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
Ordinance T-7-90, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
10-5-5(G) AND 10-5-17 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE
TO REVISE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON WOLF ROAD, FROM
GOLF ROAD TO TOUHY AVENUE. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Haupt, to adopt Ordinance
Z-9-90, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CERTAIN VARIATIONS PUR-
SUANT TO SECTION 12.4.8 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW VARIOUS VARIATIONS TO THE
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS, PARKING REQUIREMENTS, LOADING
REQUIREMENTS AND SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS ON THE PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT 1, 1450 E. TOUHY AVENUE IN A
C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ("CONCORD O'HARE LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP") (90-21-V). Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
0 -None
1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Ordinance Z-10-90, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CERTAIN
VARIATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 12.4.8 OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW VARIOUS
VARIATIONS TO THE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS, PARKING
REQUIREMENTS, LOADING REQUIREMENTS AND SIGNAGE
REQUIREMENTS ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT 2,
1450 E. TOUHY AVENUE IN A C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
("CONCORD O'HARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP") (90-20-V).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to waive First
Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-28-90.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
Ordinance M-28-90, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULES
I -A, II -A, III, IV, V, VI -A OF SECTION 1-15-4(A) OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN, TO
REFELCT SALARY RANGE INCREASES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1990
TO APRIL 30, 1991 FOR SUCH SCHEDULES. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Christiansen, to waive
First Reading and place on passage Ordinance Z-11-90.
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Z-11-90 Ordinance Z-11-90, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
(Cont'd.) NO. Z-12-86 WHICH GOVERNS THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF
THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1222 LEE STREET, IN
ORDER TO PERMIT RECONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN
EXISTING SELF-SERVICE GAS STATION AND RETAIL MINI -
MART IN A C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (90 -22 -SU).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Schneck, to adopt
R-17-90 Resolution R-17-90, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
EASEMENT AGREE. OF DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT
W/COMM. EDISON: WITH COMMONWEALTH EDISON (Kylemore Greens Subdivision).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Childers
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION
R-18-90
HONORING
SAVENA
GORSLINE:
SINGLE BID/
FIRE STATIONS
DOORS CONTROL:
ZONING CASE
90-30-R
1367, 1373,
1385 & 1395
OAKWOOD AVE.:
Moved by Wetter, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Resolution R-18-90 expressing gratitude to Savena
Gorsline for her public service and appointing her
as a permanent "Commissioner Emeritus" of the
Des Plaines Clean Community/Beautification Commission.
Motion declared carried.
The City Clerk opened single bid received at bid
opening on June 26, 1990 for Fire Station Overhead
Doors Synchonized Radio Controls and Safety Electric
Eye Controls, from Door Systems of Elk Grove,
100 Kelly Street, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, for
$6,251 with three alternates. The bid was referred
to the Public Safety Committee for review.
Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re
Case 90-30-R, 1367, 1373, 1385 and 1395 Oakwood
Avenue (Philip DiMaso & J. Linden) was referred to
the Municipal Development Committee.
APPOINTMENTS/ Letter from Mayor Albrecht recommending the appoint -
REAPPOINTMENTS: ment of Vincent H. Powers to the Human Services
Advisory Commission, due to resignation of Ruth
Schaeffer, will come before the Council on July 16,
1990.
SIDEWALK
SALE DAYS:
Letters from Mayor Albrecht recommending the following
reappointments to the Library Board will come before
the Council on July 16, 1990:
Charlotte Storer
Savena Gorsline
William Prentice
Letter from Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and
Industry requesting permission to hold the annual
Sidewalk Sale Days, August 16 - 19, 1990, was referred
to the Engineering Committee.
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COMMUNITY Mayor Albrecht referred the matter of Community
RESIDENTIAL Residential Location Planning Act Compliance to the
LOCATION Zoning Board of Appeals.
PLANNING ACT:
MULTI -FAMILY Mayor Albrecht referred the matter of possibly setting
RECYCLING up a recycling program for multi -family dwellings in
PROGRAM: Des Plaines to_the._Public Works. Committee.
LEAVE OF Mayor Albrecht referred the matter of a leave of
ABSENCE/ absence for the City Attorney to the License &
CITY ATTORNEY: Judicial Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:14 P.M.
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS f9C,5—