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06/18/1984166. .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, JUNE 18, 1984 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 8:20 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, Deputy Fire Chief Albrecht, Municipal Development Department Director Richardson, City Engineer Shrake, Human Resources & Services Department Acting Director Schaer, Administrative Assistant Taylor, and City Attorney Smith. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: MINUTES: The opening prayer was given by Associate Pastor Paul Haberstock, Immanuel Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Dini, seconded by Kehe, to approve Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held June 4;;. 1984, as published. Motion declared carried. 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: $548,120.14. 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. SEWER Moved by Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the CONSTRUCTION recommendation of the Finance Committee to concur with FINANCING: the Administration and Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc., financial consultants for Sewer Construction Project, that Bankers Trust Company of New York be retained as Marketing Agent for the notes and utilize Bankers Trust Company's credit facility. 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. COLLECTION OF Moved by Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the UNPAID WATER recommendation of the Finance Committee that City Attorney CHARGES: be authorized to draft necessary ordinance to hold property owner responsible for unpaid water charges. Motion declared carried. Alderman Volberding and Kisslinger voted no. RATIFICATION OF PURCHASE ORDER: SALARY POLICY UPDATE: PAY INCREASE FOR NON- CONTRACT EMPLOYEES: PLUGGING OF WELLS #1, #3, #4, #6: (correction of minutes) RESCIND ORDINANCE T-8-84: PARKING RESTRICTIONS, 2100 NUCLEAR DRIVE: TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS, RIVER ROAD'& ELLINWOOD ST.: WALK-A-THON, OCT. 7, 1984: 167. 6/18/84 PAGE TWO Moved by Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the recommendation of the Finance Committee to ratify Purchase Order #34413, H & H Electric Company, 2830 Commerce, Franklin Park, 60131, in the amount of $4,475.30 for traffic light repair at intersection of Lee and Thacker Streets. 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 Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the recommendation of the Finance Committee to contract with Hay Associates, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, 60601, to review existing salary structure and prepare comparative study including scattergrams for presentation to Committee and Council at a cost not to exceed $2,000. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 13-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Kehe, Martin, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Gebert, Dini, Chiropolos, Addante, Ward, Zanca NAYS: 3-Volberding, Adams, Hardiman ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the recommendation of the Finance Committee that City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance re 4% pay increase for non -contract employees effective May 1, 1984. Motion declared carried. Alderman Chiropolos advised the Council that there was an error in addition in the Layne Western Company contract for plugging of Wells #1, #3, #4 and #6 as reported out at the Council meeting held on May 21, 1984. The total amount of the contract should read $56,796. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation of the Engineering Committee that Ordinance T-8-84 re "Residential Parking Only" on north side of 1400 block of Lincoln Avenue between Center and Cora Streets be rescinded, and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Martin, to adopt the recommendation of Engineering Committee that "One Hour Parking" signs be installed on west side of Nuclear Drive from north end of Chicago Faucet Company building at 2100 Nuclear Drive, south to the cul-de-sac, and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Martin, to adopt the recommendation of the Engineering Committee that "No Left Turn" signs at Ellinwood Street for northbound traffic onto River Road, and at River Road for westbound traffic onto Ellinwood Street, and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance when the Miner. Street/River Road intersection improvements are completed. Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Martin, to adopt the recommendation of the Engineering Committee that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign resolution requesting approval from IDOT for closing of State Routes for Walk-A-Thon Fund Raiser for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Research to be held Sunday, October 7, 1984, lk 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Motion declared carried. PARKING RESTRICTIONS, WHITE STREET: LEE/THACKER INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS: SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT: ILLINOIS AMERICAN LEGION PARADE: LIQUOR LICENSE, 55 E. RAND: RESIDENTIAL REHAB AGREEMENT: TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT: 168. 6/18/84 PAGE THREE Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Martin, to adopt the recommendation of the. Engineering Committee that "No Parking At Any Time" signs be installed on west side of White Street between Lincoln Avenue and Oakton Street, and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Martin, to adopt the recommendation of the Engineering Committee that MFT Resolution #83-00133-00 TL, in the amount of $90,000, approved at Council meeting held February 2, 1983 for improving Lee/Thacker Streets intersection, be abrogated for lack of right-of-way acquisition. Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Martin, to adopt the recommendation of the Engineering Committee that contract for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project be awarded to lowest bidder, J. R. Meyers Co., Inc. of Zion, Illinois, in the amount of $3,199,770, with a 3% contingency fund for emergency and unforeseen conditions, and authorize City Engineer to spend up to $7,000 per occurrence as necessary to avoid work stoppages without Council approval. 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 Chiropolos, seconded by Martin, to adopt the recommendation of the Engineering Committee that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign resolution requesting approval from IDOT for closing of State Routes for Illinois American Legion Parade to be held Sunday, July 22, 1984 from 9 A.M. to l P.M., Touhy Avenue from Chestnut Street west to Lee Street. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the recommendation of the License & Judicial Committee to grant Class A-1 Liquor License to new owners of property located at 55 E. Rand Road (formerly Liberty Torch Restaurant), and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Kolinski, to adopt the recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee that City implement low-interest loan agreements with Financial Institutions and City's no -interest loan program for the Residential Rehab Program. 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 Kisslinger, seconded by Kolinski, to adopt the recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee to adopt Resolution R-22-84, a resolution of intent re Tax Increment Financing for Downtown Redevelopment and Streetscape/Rehab improvements, at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. 6/18/84 PAGE FOUR 169. ADDITIONAL Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Zanca, to adopt the PAYMENT FOR recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee TRANSIT CENTER/ to authorize payment of $4,974.15 to A. M. Kinney BUS BAY �:-Associates, Inc., 801 Davis Street, Evanston, IL, for REDESIGN WORK: additional work performed on Transit Center/Bus Bays. 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. REIMBURSEMENT TO TELANDER BROS. RE BUS BAY REDESIGN: CARS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT: PURCHASE OF UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT: ORDINANCE A-1-84 ANNEXATION, MT. PROSPECT ROAD: Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Zanca, to adopt the recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee to authorize reimbursement to Telander Bros. Contractors, Inc., 8151 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620, in the amount of $15,554 for expenses incurred due to revised changes in Bus 'Bay/Taxi-Commuter Lane construction work. 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 Dini, seconded by Volberding, to adopt the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to accept proposal from Glenbrook Ford, 2038 Waukegan Road, Glenview, 60025, for purchase of two (2) new 1984 cars for Fire Department in the amount of $15,652.94. 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 Dini, seconded by Volberding, to adopt the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to purchase two (2) Imperial Survival Suits, ten. (10) Imperial Dry Suit packages, ten (10) pairs Diving Mitts and ten (10) pairs of Diving Boots for a total cost of $5,880 from Prospect Dive Shop, 1709 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL. 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 Kisslinger, to waive First Reading and place on passage Ordinance A-1-84. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Volberding, to adopt Ordinance A-1-84, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD, AT THE CHICAGO NORTH WESTERN RAILROAD. 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. a�` ORDINANCE A-2-84 ANNEXATION, MT. PROSPECT ROAD: ORDINANCE M-26-84 IND. DEV. REV. BONDS, JUNO LIGHTING: (Memo of Agreement); ORDINANCE Z-13-84 SPECIAL USE, 1374 LEE: (Beacon Tap) RESOLUTION R-22-84 TAX INCREMENT FINANCAING FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT: TURES SUBDIVISION, 726 HOWARD: 170. 6/18/84 PAGE FIVE Moved by Volberding, seconded by Kisslinger, to waive First Reading and place on passage Ordinance A-2-84. Motion declared carried. Moved by Volberding, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt Ordinance A-2-84, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE UNINCORPORATED PROPERTY LINE EAST OF MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE ILLINOIS TOLL HIGHWAY. 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 Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to waive First Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-26-84. Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt Ordinance M-26-84, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND JUNO LIGHTING, INC., REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS. 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 Kisslinger, seconded by Hardiman, to waive First Reading and place on passage Ordinance Z-13-84. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Kolinski, to adopt Ordinance Z-13-84, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE TO SERVE FOOD IN A BEER GARDEN IN C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AT 1374 LEE STREET (BEACON TAP). Case No. 84 -23 -SU. 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 Kisslinger, seconded by Kolinski, to adopt Resolution R-22-84, a resolution of intent re Tax Increment Financing for Downtown Redevelopment and Streetscape/Rehab improvements. 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. Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Tures Subdivision, 726 Howard Street, was referred to Municipal Development Committee. 171. 6./18/84 PAGE SIX APPOINTMENTS: Letter from Mayor Seitz re appointment of Charlotte E. Storer and William H. Prentice to the Library Board will come before the Council at their next meeting on July 2, 1984. Letter from Mayor Seitz re appointment of Donald Phillips, R. C. Wilson and Kurt Mager to Environmental Control Commission will come before the Council at their next meeting on July 2, 1984. AT -GRADE At the request of Alderman Kolinski, Mayor Seitz CROSSING/' referred the matter of an at -grade crossing and extended TRANSIT CENTER: canopies at Transit Center to Municipal Development and Engineering Committees. PACKAGE Mayor Seitz referred the matter of extending Sunday LIGUOR SALES sales hours of package liquor to the License & Judicial HOURS: Committee. PARKING OF At the request of Alderman Wetter, Mayor Seitz referred TRUCKS IN the matter of parking of trucks in residential area to RESIDENTIAL the Engineering Committee. AREA: ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kehe, seconded by Volberding, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. 1 APPROVED BY ME THIS 3 1 Donna McAllister, CITY CL RK