07/16/1990303.
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, JULY 16, 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 8:06 P.M. in the
Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des
Plaines Civic Center on Monday, July 16, 1990.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Haupt. Alderman Chiropolos was absent.
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 Reverend Thomas
Zimmerman, Good Shepard Lutheran Church, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Mayor Albrecht acknowledged the outstanding action
taken by Fire Alarm Operator James Bronk on June 14,
1990, when he received a call from a distraught
mother whose baby had stopped breathing. While he
was trying to keep her calm, he gave her CPR
instructions to relay to her husband who was trying
to revive the baby. By the time the paramedics
arrived the baby was breathing again. Fire Chief
Clark advised the Council that this was the third
time Mr. Bronk had handled a crisis situation in such
a commendable manner. An appropriate presentation
will be made at a future Council meeting.
MINUTES:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Schneck, to approve
Min es of regular meeting of the City Council held
July 2, 1990, as published. Motion declared carried.
BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Schneck, seconded by Childers, 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: $470,463.66. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Chiropolos
Motion declared carried.
1989 STREET Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
RESURFACING recommendation of Engineering Committee to approve
CONTRACT/ Change Order #1 to contract with Allied Asphalt
CHANGE ORDER: Company, P.O. Box 635, Hillside, IL 60162, for
additional work quantities for 1989 Street Resur-
facing Project, in the amount of $112,961.90, and
City Clerk be authorized to execute Supplemental
Resolution in the amount of $14,000/MFT Funds,
Section 89-00000-02 GM. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Chiropolos
Motion declared carried.
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1990 50/50 Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
SIDEWALK recommendation of Engineering Committee to award
REPLACEMENT contract for 1990 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program
PROGRAM: to lowest bidder, August Contractors, Inc., 3080
W. Division Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160, in the
amount of $111,490, and bid bonds/checks be returned
to unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Chiropolos
Motion declared carried.
BLACKHAWK PARK Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Childers, to adopt
REGRADING: recommendation of Engineering Committee to award
contract for regrading of Blackhawk Park, Golf Road
east of Mt. Prospect Road, to lowest bidder,
Albrecht Enterprises, 2855 Orchard Plack, Des Plaines
IL 60018, in the amount of $36,120, and bid bonds/
checks be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Chiropolos
Motion declared carried.
SIDEWALK SALE
DAYS:
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
recommendation of Engineering Committee to grant
request from Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce for
permission to hold their annual Sidewalk Sale Days
from August 16 through August 19, 1990. Motion
declared carried.
LIQ. LIC./ Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
1460 RAND RD.: recommendation of License & Judicial Committee to
grant request for Class A -J Liquor License for
property located at 1460 Rand Road, d/b/a Annie T's,
Ltd. (formerly "Z" Gathering). Motion declared
carried.
LEAVE OF Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
ABSENCE/ recommendation of License & Judicial Committee to
CITY ATTORNEY: grant a maternity leave of absence for City Attorney
Kolman, and to retain the services of Odelson &
Sterk, Ltd., 3318 W. 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL
60642, for 20 hours per week at $50 per hour and
$500 per month for attendance at Council and
Committee meetings. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Chiropolos
Motion declared carried.
NEGOTIATE Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
SETTLEMENT OF recommendation of License & Judicial Committee that
PENDING LITIGA: City's claims administrator be authorized to
negotiate settlement of pending litigation as
discussed in Executive Session of License & Judicial
Committee meeting of July 11, 1990. Motion declared
carried.
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LIQ. LIC./ Alderman Haupt advised the Council the application
2655 MANNHEIM: for Class A Liquor License for property located at
2655 S. Mannheim Road, d/b/a Spiros Restaurant, has
been referred back to committee.
THIRD FLOOR
REMODELING:
Moved by Childers, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
recommendation of Public Works Committee to authorize
additional funds for remodeling of Third Floor in the
amount of $14,987 (pneumatic system, sink installa-
tion, special glass & glazing, extra doors & frames,
sprinkler system). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Sarlo, Haupt
NAYS: 1-Hardiman
ABSENT: 1-Chiropolos
Motion declared carried.
AUXILIARY Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
POLICE FOR recommendation of Public Safety Committee that
SUMMER FEST: Resolution R-19-90 authorizing the Mayor to appoint
auxiliary police officers for the purpose of aiding
or directing traffic control in and around Maryville
Academy, Central and River Roads, during the Summer
Thriller Festival, August 22 through August 26, 1990,
be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
SINGLE BID/ Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Schneck, to adopt the
FIRE STATIONS recommendation of Public Safety Committee to reject
DOORS CONTROL: the single bid opened at the Council meeting of
July 2, 1990 (which was referred back to committee
for review) because the bid exceeded the budget for
this item, and that it be included in the 1991 Budget.
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to go into
SESSION: Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and
personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck,
Hardiman,'Sarlo, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Chiropolos
Motion declared carried.
Council recessed at 8:55 P.M.
Council reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
Roll Call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Haupt.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to approve
SESSION Minutes of Executive Session of the Council held on
MINUTES: July 2, 1990, as amended. Motion declared carried.
RELEASE OF Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, that all/portions
EXECUTIVE of the following Executive Session minutes be
SESSION released for public inspection:
MINUTES: February 6, 1989 - The last two (2) paragraphs on
Page 1 of the minutes only, dealing with negotiations
with the police and fire bargaining units.
May 15, 1989 - Personnel Matters
June 5, 1989 - Personnel Matters - Sorenson's
Workmen's Compensation case.
July 3, 1989 - All
September 5, 1989 - Pending litigation involving
Mary Parchman, Richard DeWitt, Mary Wemette and
Benicke only; Contractural Obligations, Forest Hospital
and Intergovernmental Agreement.
EXECUTIVE
MINUTES
(Cont'd.)
INVESTIGATION
OF INSPECTORS:
ORDINANCE
B-5-90
SPRINKLERED
BUILDINGS:
ORDINANCE
B-6-90
FIRE -RESISTIVE
REQUIREMENTS:
ORDINANCE
M-29-90
PARKING
METERS:
ORDINANCE
T-8-90
MINER STREET:
RESOLUTION
R-19-90
AUXILIARY
POLICE:
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINTMENTS:
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September 18, 1989 - 180 E. Thacker Street;
3rd Floor Renovation.
October 16, 1989 - 180 E. Thacker Street; News-
paper Vending Machines; West School; Mappa Project.
December 4, 1989
January 2, 1990 -
January 15, 1990
March 5, 1990
April 16, 1990
May 7, 1990
June 4, 1990
Pending Litigation
Sale of Land
Land Acquisition
Collective Bargaining -Update
- Wemette v. City
- Labor Negotiations
- City Inspectors, second
paragraph, starting with "....The Mayor is appointing
...." to the end of that paragraph only.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Childers, to wait until
the investigation of the three inspectors is complete
before releasing the associated costs. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Sarlo voted no.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-5-90, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXII ("EXIT REQUIREMENT")
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES BUILDING CODE AND
ORDINANCE BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS 22.3-3a(6) AND (7).
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-6-90, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XX ("FIRE -RESISTIVE
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS") OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES BUILDING CODE AND ORDINANCE BY AMENDING
SECTION 20.12-3(a) ("CLASSIFICATION OF FINISHES")
AND ADDING SUBSECTION 20.12-6 ("AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS'
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-29-90, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-11-12(B), "CITY PARKING
LOTS, METERS AND TIME LIMITS," OF THE DES PLAINES
CITY CODE, TO DELETE THEREFROM ALL REFERENCE MADE TO
PARKING METERS IN PARKING LOT 14.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-8-90, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE II, SECTION 10-5-5(A)1.,
"15 MINUTE PARKING LIMIT," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE TO ADD THE NORTH SIDE OF MINER STREET, FROM
GRACELAND AVENUE TO 200 FT. EAST OF GRACELAND AVENUE.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
Resolution R-19-90, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO APPOINT AUXILIARY
POLICE OFFICERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL
DURING THE SUMMER THRILLER FESTIVAL. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Wetter, seconded by Childers, to concur with
Mayor Albrecht's reappointments to the Library Board:
Charlotte Storer, term to expire June 30, 1993.
William Prentice, term to expire June 30, 1993
Savena Gorsline, term to expire June 30, 1993
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Wetter, seconded by Childers, to concur with
Mayor Albrecht's appointment of Vince H. Powers to
the Human Services Advisory Commission, due to the
resignation of Ruth Schaeffer, term to expire
January 1, 1991. Motion declared carried.
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McKAY-NEALIS
RESUBDIVISION:
ZONING CASE
90 -31 -PUD
1485 ELLINWOOD:
ZONING CASE
90-36-V
1411 VAN BUREN:
ZONING CASE
90-37-V
1690 CORA ST.:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re McKay-
Nealis Resubdivision, 14th Addition, 2250 & 2256
Sprucewood Avenue, was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re
Case 90 -31 -PUD, 1485 Ellinwood Street (Otis Company)
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re
Case 90-36-V, 1411 Van Buren Avenue (John H. Macauley)
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re
Case 90-37-V, 1690 Cora Street (Paul Quiniff) was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Ponna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS I t)