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12/17/1990CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: 364. 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, DECEMBER 17, 1990 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, December 17, 1990 Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt. Alderman Hardiman was absent. Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Asaro, City Comptroller Peters, Superintendent of Water & Sewer Zeimet, 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 Pastor Don Childs, Evangelical Free Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Albrecht presented Certificates of Appreciatior to Robert Bade and Robert C. Montgomery, who are retiring as Commissioners of the Des Plaines Economic Development Commission. Mayor Albrecht expressed the City's deep appreciation for their many years of loyal service and dedication to bringing development and growth to Des Plaines. Mayor Albrecht presented Awards of Valor to Police Officer Charles Akin, Police Officer Robert Anderson, and Police Officer Larry Marks, in recognition of their outstanding heroism when they responded to a house fire on August 18, 1990 at 1596 Oxford Road. Their action displayed selflessness in the face of danger and brought great honor and credit to the Police Department and the City of Des Plaines. RECESS: Mayor Albrecht called for a recess at 8:15 p.m. BILLS PAYABLE: ISSUANCE OF GO BONDS: The Council reconvened at 8:36 p.m. 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: $2,015,671.01. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation of Finance Committee that City authorize the issuance of $4,500,000 General Obliga- tion Corporate Purpose bonds, Series 1990, and that Ordinance M-45-90 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. INSURANCE: PRIME GROUP TIME EXTENSION: 365. 12/17/90 PAGE TWO Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation of Finance Committee re insurance as follows: Catastrophic Auto Insurance - to accept proposal from James M. Golden Association, Ltd., 5901 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60646, for 1991 Catastrophic Auto insurance in the amount of $5,994. Worker's Compensation Excess - to accept proposal from James M. Golden Association, Ltd., 5901 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60646, for Worker's Compensation insur- ance with Midwest Employers Casualty for 1991 and 1992 at a gross rate of 6.7%. Public Officiab Liability - to accept proposal from Service Insurance Agency, 300 W. Golf Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, for policy with Scottsdale Insurance Company for 1991 Public Officials Liability insurance in the amount of $22,215. Law Enforcement Liability - to accept proposal from Service Insurance Agency, 300 W. Golf Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, for policy with Scottsdale Insurance Company for 1991 Law Enforcement Liability insurance in the amount of $48,417. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation of Finance Committee to grant request from Prime Group, Inc. to extend their current Memorandum of Understanding with the City for the Planned Unit Development at 800 S. Des Plaines/ River Road, to May 1, 1991, and that Resolution R-29-90 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. I -SEARCH Moved by Haupt, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt the CALENDARS: recommendation of Public Safety Committee to award contractfor printing of the 1991 Crime Prevention/ I -SEARCH Calendars to the low bidder, R. W. Wilson Company, 220 N. Fourth Street, St. Charles, IL 60174, in the amount of $10,850 (this is at no cost to the City as $3,124.25 comes from the Police Department annual auction and the balance is being paid by Forest Hosptial). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. REPAIR/CATCH BASIN CLEANER: Moved by Childers, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt recommendation of Public Works Committee to ratify Purchase Order #67013 in the amount of $6,689 to Illinois Truck and Equipment Company, 7128 Barry Street, Rosemont, IL 60018, for repairs to Catch Basin Cleaner. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. QtA REPAIR/ENDLOADER: ZONING CASE 90-46-A TEXT AMEND.: (Items 1, 2 & 5) LIQ. LIC./ 1225 ELMHURST: LIQ. LIC./ 1504 MINER ST.: SWANCC: EXECUTIVE SESSION: 366. 12/17/90 PAGE THREE Moved by Childers, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt recommendation of Public Works Committee to ratify Purchase Order #67016 in the amount of $10,502.87 to Howell Tractor & Equipment Company, P.O. Box 88906, Chicago, IL 60680, for repairs to Endloader. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt the recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of. Appeals re Case 90-46-A, Items 1, 2 and 5 of the recommended Text Amendment re off-street parking spaces, aisles and parking bays (Items 3, 4 and 6 were approved by the Council on December 3, 1990), and Ordinance Z-22-90 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Moved by Haupt, seconded by Schneck, to adopt the recommendation of License & Judicial Committee to grant request for Class E Liquor License for property located at 1225 S. Elmhurst Road, d/b/a Jade Palace, contingent upon verification of finger- prints. Motion declared carried. Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the recommendation of License & Judicial Committee to grant request for Class A Liquor License for property located at 1504 Miner Street, d/b/a Margaritafest Restaurant, contingent upon verification of finger- prints. Motion declared carried. Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the recommendation of License & Judicial Committee that City stay as members of Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC); that aldermen serve as alter- nates on the Board of Directors of SWANCC; that agendas and minutes of Board meetings be circulated to aldermen; and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary resolution. Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to go into executive session to discuss litigation, personnel and land acquisition. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. Council recessed at 8:53 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:25 p.m. Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt. APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY: SWANCC: 12/17/90 PAGE FOUR 367. Moved by Childers, seconded by Christiansen, to approve expenditure of $500 for appraisal of land acquisition as discussed in executive session. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to amend motion made earlier in the evening regarding Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) to add the mayor along with the aldermen as alternates on the Board of Directors of SWANCC. Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to adopt M-44-90 Ordinance M-44-90, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34, LIQUOR SALES: "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," OF TITLE V, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES BY AMENDING SECTION 5-34-6(C), "CLASS B BULK SALES DEALER'S LICENSE." Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Wetter, to adopt Z-21-90 Ordinance Z-21-90, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION VARIATION/ TO SECTION 3.1.2.11 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES 1400 OXFORD: ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 24' x 36' FLOOR AND 18.5' HIGH GARAGE WHICH EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS OF 24' x 30' AND 15' HEIGHT LIMITATION FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1400 OXFORD ROAD, IN A R-2 SINGLE -family district (90-62-V). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Schneck, seconded by Wetter, to waive First M-45-90 Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-45-90. ISSUANCE OF Motion declared carried. GO BONDS: Moved by Schneck, seconded by Childers, to adopt Ordinance M-45-90, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1990, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-22-90, AN Z-22-90 ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 9, SECTIONS 9.1.8.2, TEXT AMEND.: 9.1.8.4.1.3, 9.1.8.4.3, 9.1.8.4.1, 9.1.8.4.4.1, AND 9.1.8.7 ("SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARKING AREAS") OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE (90-46-A). 1� RESOLUTION R-27-90 FOIA FEES: RESOLUTION R-28-90 SWANCC: RESOLUTION R-29-90 PRIME GROUP: KYLEMORE GREENS SUBDIVISION/ CENTRAL & WOLF: DALTON RESUBDIVISION/ 1921 ASH ST.: MERLIN RESUBDIVISION/ 2133-2139 SPRUCEWOOD: REAPPOINTMENTS: 368. 12/17/90 PAGE FIVE Moved by Schneck, seconded by Haupt, to adopt Resolution R-27-90, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AMENDING RESOLUTION R-18-89 PERTAINING TO THE ILLINOIS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt Resolution R-28-90, A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE ACTIONS OF THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY ("SWANCC") IN ITS HANDLING OF THE PROPOSED TRANSFER STATION TO BE LOCATED ON A SITE BORDERING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES IN UNINCORPORATED WHEELING TOWNSHIP. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolution R-29-90, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PRIME GROUP, INC. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 -Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Schneck, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1-Hardiman Motion declared carried. Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Kennedy's resubdivision of Kylemore Greens Subdivision, near Central and Wolf Road, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Dalton Resubdivision, 1921 Ash Street, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Merlin Resubdivision, 2133-2139 Sprucewood Avenue, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Wetter, to concur with Mayor Albrecht's reappointments to the Clean Community/Beautification Commission as follows: Kathy Shanahan, term to expire January 1, 1992 Michael Albers, term to expire January 1, 1992 Barbara Geiger, term to expire January 1, 1992 Peter Maitzen, term to expire January 1, 1992 Robert Phillips, term to expire January 1, 1992 Richard Wilson, term to expire January 1, 1993 Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT: 369. 12/17/90 PAGE SIX Moved by Haupt, seconded by Chiropolos, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Donna McAllister, C/AAE - CITY CLERK APPROVED BY ME THIS 9 DAY 0ik-___� �� d2�t,� , 1991 1 . Michael Albrecht, M& OR