02/04/2019MINUTES 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,
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called
ORDER: to order by Mayor Bogusz at 6:02 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, February 4, 2019.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd,
Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz. A quorum was present.
CLOSED Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad to enter into Closed Session to discuss Personnel
SESSION: and Collective Bargaining. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:03 p.m.
The City Council re -convened at 7:16 pm.
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:
The prayer was offered by Mayor Bogusz, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag of the United States of America.
RECOGNITION: Police Chief Kushner and Mayor Bogusz presented Life -Saving awards to Officer
Galvan, Sergeant Hutson and Officer Niznik for their exceptional tactical and
communication skills to defuse a rapid, tense and evolving situation which saved a
life.
CITIZEN Resident Garland Armstrong reminded the audience that Metra is holding an open -
PARTICIPATION: house at the Des Plaines Library on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 regarding the
possibility of a new train stop at Oakton Street.
Resident Mark Walsten requested that the Public Works department consider an
alternative to the current way the city removes the snow from the streets and salts.
Mr. Walsten inquired as to the status of the street light at Lee Street and Forest
Avenue. Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley stated the bid process for
(Cont.)
CITY CLERK
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT
AGENDA:
APPROVE NEW
LIQUOR
LICENSE/
COCO LOCO/
931 E OAKTON:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-4-19
APPROVE
ADDT'L
EXPENDITURES/
IDOT/
WOLF ROAD:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-31-19
AUTHORIZE
EXPENDITURE/
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the installation should begin in June.
Mr. Walsten announced he has been working with a developer who purchased the
former Caputo's property and the possibility of adding a hardware store at that
location.
City Clerk Tsalapatanis expressed her condolences on the passing of
Robert Brzezinski. Mr. Brzezinski was the Maine Township Highway Director.
City Hall will be closed in observance of President's Day, Monday February 18. The
next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to establish the Consent Agenda. Motion
declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, 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; Requests were approved; Resolutions R-31-19, R-32-19,
R-33-19, R-34-19, R-35-19; Ordinance M-3-19 and M-4-19 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to approve Ordinance M-4-19, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS A LIQUOR
LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt Resolution R-31-19, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES UNDER AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE ILINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF WOLF ROAD AT WELLER'S DITCH. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt Resolution R-32-19, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER A
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Cont.)
TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES/
SOFTWARE
LICENSES &
MAINTENANCE:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-32-19
APPROVE
AGREEMENT/
IDOT/
CONSTRUCTION,
OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-33-19
APPROVE
AGREEMENT/
TRI -TECH
SOFTWARE/
POLICE
DISPATCH:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-34-19
APPROVE
PURCHASE/
2019 FORD
UTILITY VAN/
LANDMARK
FORD:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-35-19
SECOND
READING/
ORDINANCE
M-3-19:
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FOR SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt Resolution R-33-19, A
RESOLUTION REGARDING PERMITS GRANTED BY THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET
IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE HIGHWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt Resolution R-34-19, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR
TRI -TECH VISIONAIR SOFTWARE FROM TRI -TECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt Resolution R-35-19, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD TRANSIT
VAN FROM LANDMARK FORD. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt Second Reading — Ordinance
M-3-19, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
AUTHORIZE BID/
POLICE DEPT/
RADIOS &
ACCESSORIES:
Consent Agenda
APPROVE CITY
COUNCIL
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
APPROVE
CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
DISCUSSION/
VIDEO GAMING:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Authorize the City Clerk to Advertise
Bid for the Police Department Radios and Accessories. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
of January 22, 2019, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of
the City Council of January 22, 2019. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously 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 Brookman, to recommend to the City Council approval
of the February 4, 2019 — Warrant Register in the Amount of $3,675,300.55 and
further recommend that Resolution R-36-19 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING — Alderman Brookman, Chair
Alderman Brookman stated that the Council members do not any background material
for tonight's discussion on video gaming. Alderman Lysakowski has been in contact
with individuals in the business community where representatives from various
establishments expressed their interest in video gaming.
Numerous business representatives urged alderman to support a proposal to allow
video gaming stating that it will help the businesses stay competitive and earn
additional revenue. Additional revenue will also be generated for the city.
Mr. Ronald Nishimoto, chairman of the board of the Des Plaines Elks Lodge explained
that the Elks Lodge provides support to many organizations, such as the Des Plaines
food pantry, Toys for Tots and Veteran organizations. By allowing video gaming at
the Elks Lodge the additional revenue will further support these organizations.
Alderman Brookman directed staff to contact surrounding communities that have
implemented video gaming, provide the pros and cons of video gaming, and supply a
copy of the city code relating to this subject. Several aspects need to be considered
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(Cont.) and more information is needed. The business representatives were thanked for their
input and the topic will be discussed when pertinent information is received.
MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
BACK IN REGULAR SESSION
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of
REGISTER: Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-36-19, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING
Resolution BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
R-36-19 BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME.
Total: $3,675,300.55. 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.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Chester, seconded by Smith, to adjourn the meeting. Motion declared
carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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