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Community Development — Alderman
Sayad, Chair to Community Services —
Alderman Chester, Chair
CALL TO
ORDER:
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, TUESDAY,
JANUARY 16, 2018
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
called to order by Mayor Bogusz at 6:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd,
Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith and Charewicz.
CLOSED
SESSION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Rodd, to enter into Closed Session to discuss
Collective Bargaining, Probable Litigation, Acquisition of Property, Sale of
Property and Personnel and Pending Litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:09 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd,
Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz. A quorum was present.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski,
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Director of Community and Economic Development
McMahon, Fire Chief Wax, Police Chief Kushner, and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CITY CLERK
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT
AGENDA:
The prayer was given by Rev. Eccles of St. Martin's Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
City Clerk Tsalapatanis announced a date change from Monday to Tuesday in the
Council Minutes of January 2, 2018 and a date change in the Closed Session
minutes from Monday, January 8, 2018 to Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Mayor Bogusz announced Item 1 and 1a on the Consent Agenda, Ordinance
M-2-18, An Ordinance Further Amending Section 9-2-3 of the City of Des Plaines
City Code Regarding Sanitary Sewer Main and Lateral Maintenance and the City's
Policy for Reimbursement of Private Lateral Repair and Reconstruction was
removed by staff and will be brought back to the City Council at a future date.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to establish the Consent Agenda. Motion
declared carried.
(Cont.)
APPROVE
PURCHASE/
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
SOFTWARE
SUPPORT/
TRITECH
SOFTWARE
SYSTEMS:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-13-18
APPROVE
PURCHASE/
POLICE
DEPARTMENT/
TWO DODGE
GRAND
CARAVANS/
WRIGHT
AUTOMOTIVE:
Resolution
R-14-18
APPOVE
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Resolution R-13-18, R-14-18, R-15-18, R-16-18,
R-17-18; Ordinance M-1-18 was adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson, to Approve Purchase of Police
Department Software Support Program with TriTech Software Systems, 9477
Waples Street, San Diego, CA in an Amount Not -to -Exceed $43,201.31.
Budgeted Funds — Emergency Telephone System Board/Repair & Maintenance of
Software; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-13-18, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF LICENSING SUPPORT FOR TRITECH
VISIONAIR DISPATCH SOFTWARE FROM TRITECH SOFTWARE
SYSTEMS. Motion declared carried as approved under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Brookman requested that this item be removed for clarification.
The specifications do not include a back-up alarm system for the new vehicles.
Police Chief Kushner will inquire and add the alarm system to the specifications
if it is not included.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Purchase for Police
Department, Investigation Division, of Two (2) Dodge Grand Caravans to Replace
Current Vehicles through the Illinois State Bid from Wright Automotive, 11159
Illinois Route 185, Hillsboro, Illinois in an Amount Not -to -Exceed $47,840.00.
Budgeted Funds — State Forfeiture Fund.; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-14-18, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
TWO DODGE GRAND CARAVANS FROM WRIGHT AUTOMOTIVE. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson to Approve Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) PY 2017 Sub -Recipient Agreements; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-15-18, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH SUB-
GRANT/PY 2017
SUB -RECIPIENT
AGMTS:
Consent Agenda
(Cont.)
Resolution
R-15-18
WAIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS
AND APPROVE
RENEWAL
CONTRACT/B&F
TECHNICAL
CODE SVCS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-16-18
WAIVE BIDS AND
APPROVE/SELF-
CONTAINED
BREATHING
APPARATUS AND
EQUIP/AIR ONE
EQUIPMENT:
Resolution
R-17-18
SECOND
READING/
ORD. M-1-18/ ADD
ONE CLASS B1
LIQUOR
LICENSE:
Consent
Agenda
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RECIPIENTS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
Motion declared carried as approved under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson, to Waive Bidding Requirements and
Approve Renewal of Service Contract with B&F Technical Code Services, Inc. in
an Amount Not -to -Exceed $40,000 for Purposes of Continuing Large -Scale
Building Plan Reviews; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-16-18, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH B&F
CONSTRUCTION CODE SERVICES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL PLAN
REVIEW SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved under Consent
Agenda.
Alderman Brookman removed this item for clarification.
Chief Wax stated no items were eliminated from the bid to reduce the cost.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Waive Competitive Bids and
Approve Purchase of Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (Air Packs) and
Associated Equipment from Air One Equipment, Inc. of South Elgin, IL in the
Amount of $488,511. Budgeted Funds — Fire Department Equipment
Replacement Funds of $440,811, with $47,700 of this Amount Paid by the Des
Plaines Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-17-18, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FROM AIR ONE
EQUIPMENT, INC. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson, to approve and to adopt Second
Reading M-1-18, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD
ONE CLASS B1 LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved under
Consent Agenda.
(Cont.)
Ordinance
M-1-18
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
AGREEMENT
WITH HISTORY
CENTER
REGARDING
FUNDING OF
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson, to approve Minutes of the City
Council of January 2, 2018, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson, to approve Minutes of the City
Council Closed Session of January 2, 2018, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Charewicz, Chair
Alderman Charewicz presented the Warrant Register for consideration.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Lysakowski, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the January 16, 2018 — Warrant Register in the Amount of
$3,367,792.61; and further recommend that Resolution R-18-18 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Sayad, Chair
Dorothy Wisniewski, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance, reviewed a
memorandum dated December 14, 2017.
During the 2018 Budget deliberations the Des Plaines History Center requested a
$40,000 subsidy from the City for the administration of the History Center
programs as well as an additional $10,000 for special events. The additional
funding will be used for expanded programs, events, and outreach to help make
historical and educational resources more accessible to the public.
The Des Plaines History Center is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization that operates
through the work of paid staff and volunteers, under the guidance and supervision
of a Board of Trustees. The History Center serves in many ways as a community
center, is open to the public, and provides programs, exhibits, and access to
research in historical archival collections.
Ms. Shari Cain, Executive Director of the Des Plaines History Center, answered
questions from the Aldermen.
(Cont.)
AGREEMENT
WITH SENIOR
CENTER
REGARDING
FUNDING OF
MEALS ON
WHEELS
PROGRAM:
AGREEMENT
WITH THE PARK
DISTRICT AND
COMMUNITY
SENIOR CENTER
REGARDING
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Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Robinson to recommend to the City Council
Approval of the Agreement with Des Plaines History Center Regarding Funding
of the Historical Society in the Amount of $50,000; and further recommend that
Resolution R-19-18 be adopted at the appropriate time this evening. Upon voice
vote, motion declared carried.
Dorothy Wisniewski, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance, reviewed a
memorandum dated December 14, 2017.
During the 2018 Budget deliberations the Des Plaines Community Senior Center
requested a $37,500 subsidy from the City for the Meals on Wheels program which
was approved by the City Council. The Meals on Wheels program continues to
sustain aging -at-home practices, provide critical nourishment for program
participants, and maintain necessary outreach and monitoring for the City's most
vulnerable residents.
The Senior Center received funding of $37,500 in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Staff
recommended approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Des
Plaines and the Des Plaines Community Senior Center to provide the Meals on
Wheels program, as well as authorize subsidy funding in the budgeted amount of
$37,500 for the 2018 fiscal year.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Chester, to defer Approval of the Agreement with
Des Plaines Community Senior Center until the next City Council meeting. Upon
voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Lysakowski, Robinson, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester,
NAYS: 3 -Rodd, Smith, Charewicz
ABSENT: 0 -None
Mr. Stephen Samuelson, President of the Frisbie Senior Center, answered
questions from the Aldermen.
Discussion was held.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to withdraw the previous motion and
recommend to the City Council Approval of the Agreement with Des Plaines
Community Senior Center Regarding the Meals on Wheels Program in the Amount
of $37,500; and further recommend that Resolution R-20-18 be adopted at the
appropriate time this evening. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried.
Alderman Smith abstained.
Dorothy Wisniewski, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance, reviewed a
memorandum dated December 14, 2017.
During the 2018 Budget deliberations the Des Plaines Senior Center requested a
$50,000 subsidy from the City for the Senior Center programs, of which $50,000
was authorized in the budget. The Des Plaines Community Senior Center serves
FUNDING OF THE
SENIOR CENTER:
(Cont.)
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-18-18
AGREEMENT
WITH HISTORY
CENTER
REGARDING
FUNDING OF
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY:
Resolution
R-19-18
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Des Plaines seniors through intellectually enriching, socially engaging, and
physically energizing programs and volunteer opportunities.
The Community Senior Center received funding from the City of $50,000 in years
2015, 2016, and 2017. Staff recommended to approve the Interlocal Agreement
between the Des Plaines Community Senior Center and the City, as well as
authorize subsidy funding in the budgeted amount of $50,000 for the 2018 fiscal
year.
Mr. Stephen Samuelson, President of the Frisbie Senior Center, answered
questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Robinson to recommend to the City Council
Approval of the Agreement with Des Plaines Park District and Des Plaines
Community Senior Center Regarding the Funding of the Senior Center in the
Amount of $50,000; and further recommend that Resolution R-21-18 be adopted
at the appropriate time this evening. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried.
Alderman Smith abstained.
MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
BACK IN REGULAR SESSION
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Chester, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-1-18, 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: $3,367,792.61. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Rodd, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-19-18, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
DES PLAINES HISTORY CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDING
FOR SERVICES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
AGREEMENT
WITH SENIOR
CENTER
REGARDING
FUNDING OF
MEALS ON
WHEELS
PROGRAM:
Resolution
R-20-18
AGREEMENT
WITH THE PARK
DISTRICT AND
COMMUNITY
SENIOR CENTER
REGARDING
FUNDING OF THE
SENIOR CENTER:
Resolution
R-21-18
CLOSED
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Chester, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-20-18, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
DES PLAINES COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF
FUNDING FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM. Upon voice vote, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
ASBSTAIN 1 -Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Robinson, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-21-18, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DES
PLAINES PARK DISTRICT AND THE DES PLAINES COMMUNITY
SENIOR CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR SERVICES.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
ASBSTAIN 1 -Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to enter into Closed Session to discuss
Personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 7:55 p.m.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Brookman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
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