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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, AUGUST 15, 1983
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor John E. Seitz
at 8:11 P.M., in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Volberding, Kehe, Martin,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert,
Dini, Chiropolos, Addante, Ward, Zanca
Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, City Comptroller Blietz,
Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Police Chief Alfano, Fire Chief
Gedroic, Acting City Engineer Crowley, Municipal Development Department
Director Richardson, and Corporation Counsel Patrick Lucansky.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The opening prayer was given by R. K. Wobbe, Pastor
Emeritus, from Christ Church, followed by Pledge of,
Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION: Regional Transportation Authority representative
Lynne Connelly presented model locomotive and framed
picture of the engine named in honor of Des Plaines to
the City. This engine will be in use on the Chicago
& North Western Railroad commuter line.
MINUTES:
Moved by Dini, seconded by Kehe, to approve Minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Council held August 1,
1983, as published. Motion declared carried.
FORMER Mayor Seitz announced that George M. Enzenbacher, the
ALDERMAN first alderman to serve on the City Council from the
DIES: Fifth Ward, died on August 13, 1983. Mr. Enzenbacher
served on the first City Council in 1925, also in 1926
and from 1928 to 1933.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Ward, seconded by Dini, to go into Executive
SESSION: Session to discuss status of negotiations. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Kisslinger voted no.
Meeting recessed at 8:20 P.M.
Council reconvened at 9:19 P.M.
BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, 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: $300,560.99. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Volberding, Kehe,
Martin, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Dini, Chiropolos, Addante,
Ward, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
CORRECTION Moved by Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the
OF MINUTES: recommendation of the Finance Committee that the
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
held July 18, 1983, be corrected as follows: Page One,
Paragraph Eight, Line Eight, should read "147 Points"
and Line Thirteen, should read "147 Points." Motion
declared carried.
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ECONOMIC Moved by Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the
DEVELOPMENT recommendation of the Finance Committee that Ordinance
REVENUE BOND, M-45-83, re Economic Development Revenue Bond for
SCHWAK Schwak Graphics, Inc., 1695 River Road, be adopted this
GRAPHICS, INC.: evening at appropriate time. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE
83-26-V
1444 OXFORD:
ZONING CASE
83 -25 -SU
1580 OAKTON:
ZONING CASE
83 -17 -SU
259 CENTRAL:
Moved by Zanca, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee to
concur with the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re
Zoning Case 83-26-V to grant variation permitting
construction of garage 181" high exceeding 15' maximum
height limit by 31/2' for property located at 1444 Oxford,
Joseph and Deborah Abbate, and authorize City Attorney
to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Zanca, to alopt the
recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee
to concur with the Des Plaines Plan Commission and
Zoning Board of Appeals re Zoning Case 83 -25 -SU to
grant Special Use to permit expansion of existing
repair shop/service station and retaining of existing
residence on premises located at 1580 Oakton Street,
Michael Charewicz, etal, and authorize City Attorney to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Volberding abstained (conflict of interest).
Alderman Adams restated action deferred at Council
meeting held August 1, 1983, which was in two motions.
Upon roll call on the first deferred motion, the vote
was:
AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Volberding, Kehe,
Martin, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Dini, Chiropolos, Addante
Ward, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call on the.second deferred motion, the vote
was:
AYES: 3-Kisslinger, Adams, Zanca
NAYS: 13-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Volberding, Kehe,
Martin, Wetter, Schneck, Hardiman, Gebert,
Dini, Chiropolos, Addante, Ward
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared lost.
LIQUOR Moved by Kehe, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
LICENSE recommendation of the License & Judicial Committee to
850 Oakton: grant Class A-1 (seating from 251-500) and Class J
(4 A.M.) Liquor Licenses to Saga Enterprises, Inc.
(dba Stuart Anderson's Cattle Company Restaurant),
850 Oakton Street, and that manager, when named, take
necessary police inspection and background check, and
authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
TAXI LICENSE,
AMERICAN TAXI:
SHELF
PRICING:
CAPPING OF
WELL #2:
PLACEMENT OF
WATER VALVES:
DRIVEWAY
REPAIR,
1048
JEANNETTE:
WALK-A-THON
FOR MARFON'S
RESEARCH FUND
RESOLUTION:
HOLD HARMLESS
AGREEMENT
WITH COOK
COUNTY:
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Moved by Kehe, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
recommendation of the License & Judicial Committee
to grant American Taxi, 925 E. Rand Road, Suite 204,
Arlington Heights, 60004, eight (8) taxi licenses to
operate in Des Plaines; background check be done by
City's License and Police Departments, and authorize
City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance.
Moved by Kolinski, seconded by Kehe, to amend the
motion to include that each taxi serving Des Plaines
will have the City's name painted on the side with
telephone number. Motion declared carried.
The original motion, as amended, declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
recommendation of the License & Judicial Committee
to grant six-month trial period of shelf pricing
rather than item pricing for those businesses having
electronic scanning equipment, and authorize City
Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Trial period
to begin after passage of new ordinance. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Adams voted no.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt the
recommendation of the Engineering Committtee that
City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for
capping of Well #2 upon drawing of specifications by
Commissioner of Public Works Matula. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt the
recommendation of the Engineering Committee that
Section 3-4-9, Paragraph I, of the City Code be amended
to read, "All four inch (4") and larger special valves
and pressure cuts shall include a minimum 48" diameter
precast concrete vault. Special valves, pressure cuts,
and fire hydrants must be placed as directed by the
Commissioner of Public Works," and authorize City
Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt the
recommendation of the Engineering Committee that
replacement of driveway including curb and gutter at
1048 Jeannette Street not be done at this time but at
such time as street is repaired. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Martin, to adopt the
recommendation of the Engineering Committee that Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign resolution
requesting approval from IDOT for closing of Oakton
Street at Wolf Road and Oakton Street at Webster Lane
for Marfon's Research Fund Walk-A-Thon to be held on
Sunday, September 25, 1983, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Martin, to adopt the
recommendation of the Engineering Committee that Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign Hold Harmless
Agreement with Cook County for any work performed on
County maintained systems. Motion declared carried.
ALTERNATE
STREET
PARKING:
EMPLOYER
"PICK-UP"
PLAN:
ENGINE
REPAIR,
FIRE TRUCK
#81:
OFFICE
TRAILER,
1200 E. GOLF:
ORDINANCE
M-45-83
EDRB, MEMO OF
AGREEMENT
1695 RIVER RD.
ORDINANCE
Z-14-83
ZONING BD.
OF APPEALS.:
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Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Martin, to adopt the
recommendation of the Engineering Committee that
alternate street parking be eliminated for streets
recommended by the Engineering Department in their
letter of March 29, 1983 including revisions made by
Committee, and authorize City Attorney to review
and update Section 10-5-17 of City Code and draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Dini, seconded by Zanca, to adopt the
recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to
adopt Employer "Pick -Up" Plan for Police Pension Fund,
at no cost to the City, and authorize City Attorney
to draft necessary resolution.
Moved by Dini, seconded by Zanca, to adopt the
recommendation of the Public Safety Committee
to award the contract for repair of engine on fire
truck #81 to low bidder, Charles Equipment Company,
1140 Fullerton Avenue, Addison, IL 60101, at the
estimated cost of $6,000, and authorize Committee to
make work order change if additional work is necessary.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Volberding, Kehe,
Martin, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Dini, Chiropolos, Addante,
Ward, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Volberding, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt
the recommendation of the Building Code Committee
to grant request from Illinois P.D., Inc., 1200 E.
Golf Road, to temporarily use office-trailef for a
period not to exceed six (6) months providing they
meet all other requirements of the City. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt
Ordinance M-45-83, AN ORDINANCE TO ISSUE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (SCHAWK, INC. PROJECT).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Volberding, Kehe,
Martin, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Dini, Chiropolos, Addante,
Ward, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kolinski, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt
Ordinance Z-14-83, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF
SECTION 12.4.7 OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE,
PERTAINING TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VOTE REQUIREMENT
FOR GRANTING A VARIATION. (Case No. 83-20-A)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Volberding, Kehe,
Martin, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Dini, Chiropolos, Addante,
Ward, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-46-83, AN
M-46-83 ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
1983 TAX COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
LEVY: JANUARY 1, 1983 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1983.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-47-83, AN
M-47-83 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF TITLE IX OF THE
SEWER USER DES PLAINES CITY CODE, BY ADDING THERETO ADDITIONAL
RATE: WORDAGE REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
SEWERS AND DRAINS, PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL, THE
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS, AND
THE DISCHARGE OF WATER AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC
SEWER SYSTEM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-15-83, AN
Z-15-83 ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER THE ZONING
606 POTTER ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
ROAD: CASE NO. 83-19-V (606 Potter Road)
RESOLUTION Moved by Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt
R-15-83 Resolution R-15-83, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL
CDBG 1984 YEAR 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ENTITLEMENT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM. Upon roll call, the vote was:
PROGRAM: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Volberding, Kehe,
Martin, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Dini, Chiropolos, Addante,
Ward, Zanca
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re
83-27-V Case 83-27-V, 1958 Illinois Street (Arthur Lindquist),
1958 ILLINOIS: was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Volberding, seconded by Kolinski, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:46 P.M.
h.- .t Ag(
Donna McAlister, CITY CLERK