Council Minutes 01-06-20CALL 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, MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called
to order by Mayor Bogusz at 7:02 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, January 6, 2020.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd,
Zadrozny, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski. Absent: Brookman. 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 Deputy Dyer, Director of Public Safety Kushner, and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND The prayer was offered by Alderman Goczkowski, followed by the Pledge of
PLEDGE: Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
SWEARING-IN Deputy Fire Chief Dyer welcomed Firefighter/Paramedic Benny Baltazar to the fire
CEREMONY: department. Mayor Bogusz administered the Oath of Office.
PUBLIC
COMMENT:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
APPROVE
AGMT/IL STATE
HIGHWAY
AUTHORITY/
ELGIN O'HARE
PROJECT:
Consent Agenda
Resident Garland Armstrong requested better lighting at intersections.
Resident Earl Wilson expressed his disapproval that the Library Board did not support
his recommendation to place an item on the agenda regarding the Taste of Des Plaines
and the work environment at the library.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Chester, to establish the Consent Agenda. Motion
declared unanimously carried.
Moved by Rodd, seconded Zadrozny, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Ordinance M-52-19 was adopted. Ordinance M-1-20 was
approved; Resolutions R-1-19, R-2-20, R-3-20, R-4-20, R-5-20, R-6-20, R-7-20,
R-8-20, R -9-20R-14-20, R-15-20 were approved.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-1-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ELGIN O'HARE WESTERN ACCESS PROJECT. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
(Cont.)
Resolution
R-1-20
APPROVE
CONTRACT/
STANDARD
SOFTWARE
AGMT/TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-2-20
APPROVE
CONTRACT
RENEWAL/
BEARY
LANDSCAPING/
CITY -OWNED
GREENSPACE:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-3-20
APPROVE
PURCHASE/
SENSUS WATER
METERS/
CORE& MAIN. LP:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-4-20
APPROVE
CONTRACT/
MATERIALS AND
SPOILS
DISPOSAL/
SIVI GROUP, LLC:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-5-20
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Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-2-20, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER A
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC FOR
SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-3-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH
BEARY LANDSCAPING, INC. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR CITY -
MAINTAINED GREENSPACE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-4-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORE & MAIN, LP FOR
THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SENSUS WATER METERS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-5-20, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER A
CONTRACT WITH THE SIVE GROUP, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF
AGGREGATE MATERIALS AND SPOILS DISPOSAL SERVICES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE
CONTRACT/
STREET
SWEEPING/
LAKESHORE
RECYCLING:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-6-20
AUTHORIZE
EXECUTION OF
AGMTS/CDBG
FUNDS:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-7-20
APPROVE
PURCHASE/
ENERGOV CED
APPLICATION/
TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-8-20
APPROVE
CONTRACT/
THOMAS GROUP
SOLUTIONS/
IL RISK MGMT
SVCS:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-9-20
APPROVE
APPOINTMENT:
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Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-6-20, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT
WITH LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS FOR STREET SWEEPING
SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-7-20, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH
SUBRECIPIENTS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-8-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
FOR THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGOV SOFTWARE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-9-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH THOMAS GROUP
SOLUTIONS, LLC INC FOR PROFESSIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT
SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Appointment from
December 16, 2019 of Mindy Capper to the Library Board of Trustees, Term to Expire
June 30, 2022. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
APPROVE
APPOINTMENT:
APPROVE RE-
APPOINTMENT:
APPROVE RE-
APPOINTMENT:
APPROVE RE-
APPOINTMENT:
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
SECOND
READING/
ORDINANCE
M-52-19:
Consent Agenda
AWARD
BID/FERTILIZER
AND WEED
APPLICATION/
BEARY
LANDSCAPE
MGMT:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-14-20
AWARD BID/
BEARY
LANDSCAPE
MGMT:
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Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Appointment from
December 16, 2019 of Cindy Veremis to the Planning & Zoning Board, Term to Expire
April 30, 2022. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Re -Appointment from
December 16, 2019 of Debra Lester to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Term to Expire April 30, 2022. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Re -Appointments from
December 16, 2019 of Gregory Sarlo, Kristen Graack, and Umair Qadeer to the Library
Board of Trustees, Terms to Expire on June 30, 2022. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Re -Appointments from
December 16, 2019 of Paul Saletnik and James Szabo to the Planning & Zoning Board,
Terms to Expire on April 30, 2022. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to approve the Minutes of the City Council
meeting of December 16, 2019, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to approve the Minutes of the Closed Session
City Council meeting of December 16, 2019, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Second Reading, Ordinance
M-52-19, As Amended, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE CITY
CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ADOPT A MUNICIPAL CANNABIS
RETAILER'S OCCUPATION TAX. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-14-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEARY LANDSCAPING,
INC. FOR FERTILIZER AND WEED CONTROL APPLICATION SERVICES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-15-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEARY LANDSCAPING,
INC FOR DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
(Cont.)
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-15-20
AUTHORIZE
ACQUISION
THROUGH
CONDEMATION/
1100 EAST
NORTHWEST
HWY:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-1-20
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
CONSIDER
BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
GRANT/
DOMINO'S PIZZA/
611 W GOLF RD:
RESOLUTION
R-11-20
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Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Ordinance M-1-20, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION THROUGH
CONDEMNATION OF FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1100 E NORTHWEST HIGHWAY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Chester, Chairman
Alderman Chester presented the Warrant Register for consideration.
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Zadrozny, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the January 6, 2019 — Warrant Register in the Amount of $6,593,899.87
and further recommend that Resolution R-10-20 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Rodd, Chair
Community and Economic Development Director McMahon reviewed a memorandum
dated December 16, 2019.
Robert Hudrick and Steve Chiodo from REH Corporation, local Domino's Pizza
franchise owners, have filed a business assistance application requesting $25,000
under the Facade and Interior Build Out programs to renovate a vacant 2,200 space
located at 611 W. Golf Road to open a second location in Des Plaines. This space has
been vacant for several years and the applicants are proposing to re -activate it with a
sit-down and carryout Domino's Pizza Restaurant. The applicants are also requesting
a waiver for both programs in order to start on their proposed project due to contractor
availability.
The current scope of work includes: complete interior demolition of the existing
interior, constructing a new commercial grade kitchen, adding two new ADA
(Cont.)
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compliant bathrooms, installing new ceiling, wall and floor finishes, installing new
exterior doors and windows and adding a new wall sign. The estimated cost of
improvements is $224,220. A breakdown of the overall project costs and the potential
reimbursement was reviewed.
Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution R-11-20.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-11-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANTS
FOR FACADE AND INTERIOR BUILD -OUT IMPROVEMENTS AT 611 W GOLF
ROAD. Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER Community and Economic Development Director McMahon reviewed a memorandum
DOWNTOWN dated December 16, 2019.
RESTAURANT
ASSISTANCE The Community and Economic Development Department has received an application
GRANT/ requesting a grant under the Restaurant District Program Application. Heidi Schamlz,
UNCORK & the applicant, and Des Plaines resident, has applied for the grant application on behalf
UNWIND/ of Uncork, Unwind, LLC. The applicant is proposing to construct and operate a wine
1440 MINER ST: and cheese lounge with a retail wine space in the vacant space located at 1440 Miner
Street. The preliminary design showcases a 28 -seat lounge area with a dedicated
RESOLUTION kitchen, bar, wine tasting area and a retail area that will be encompassed in the 2,500
R-12-20 square foot space. This commercial unit formerly housed Oncallers, a computer and
cell phone repair business, which has been vacant since 2018. This particular building
is located within the boundaries of the Restaurant District Incentive Program.
As part of opening this concept, Ms. Schmalz will invest $126,907 into the vacant
space of which $53,750, or 50% of eligible expenses, may be reimbursed through the
Restaurant District Incentive Program.
Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution R-12-20.
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-11-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANTS
FOR FACADE AND INTERIOR BUILD -OUT IMPROVEMENTS AT 611 W GOLF
ROAD. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER Community and Economic Development Director McMahon reviewed a memorandum
AMENDMENT TO dated December 11, 2019.
CU FOR
(Cont.)
CHILDCARE
CENTER/
275 THACKER ST:
ORDINANCE
Z-1-20
CONSIDER CU
FOR TRADE
CONTRACTOR/
419 E GOLF RD:
ORDINANCE
Z-2-20
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The applicant, Krystyna Wzorek, has requested an amendment to the existing
conditional use permit for a childcare center under Ordinance Z-8-16 in order to
construct an addition onto the existing building in the C-1 zoning district located at
275 Thacker Street. The existing building includes two classrooms with a capacity of
up to 36 children, office, kitchen, and three restrooms. The childcare center enrolls 36
children from ages 2 to 5 years of age and provides education, care, and extra -curricular
activities for children throughout the day.
The petitioner proposes to construct an one-story, 1,197 -square foot addition onto the
existing building to add a third classroom/indoor play area with a capacity of 20
children, an office, a breakroom, and a storage area for the day care operations in order
to improve and expand their program. The new addition will be constructed with brick
veneer and limestone sill to match the existing building materials as shown in the
Building Elevations. The Site Plan shows the required 15 parking spaces and 1
handicap space on the property.
Pursuant to Section 12-8-7 of the Zoning Ordinance, childcare centers are required to
provide a minimum of 35 -square feet of indoor activity area per child within the
structure and a minimum of 75 -square feet of outdoor activity area per child that could
be expected to be outdoors at any one time. The Floor Plan identifies a proposed
maximum capacity of 18 children in classroom #1, 25 children in classroom #2, and
20 children in classroom #3 based on its size and the required minimum area of indoor
activity space per child, totaling 63 children. Likewise, the proposed 4,952 -square foot
fenced outdoor area on the Site Plan provides adequate space for up to 66 children in
accordance with the Zoning Ordinance where only up to 63 children are anticipated.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended (6-0) that the City Council approve the
request with four conditions found in the staff report.
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance Z-1-20.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Ordinance Z-1-20, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE Z-8-16 WHICH APPROVED A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A CHILD CARE
CENTER IN THE C-1 ZONING DISTRICT AT 275 THACKER STREET,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE#19-075-CU). Upon voice vote, motion carried.
Economic Development Coordinator Patrick Ainsworth reviewed a memorandum
dated December 11, 2019.
The petitioners, Adrian Iurniuc and Jennifer Papalotti Iurniuc, have requested a
conditional use permit for a Trade Contractor use in the C-3 zoning district located at
419 East Golf Road. The subject property is improved with a 1,077.99 -square foot one-
story building with a basement, a paved area surrounding the building, and a fenced
rear yard consisting of both paved and gravel surfaces. The main floor of the existing
building includes a vestibule, office area, restroom, and a garage area. The basement
of the building contains a restroom and three separate storage areas.
The petitioners represent Carpathian Construction, which is a family-owned contractor
business specializing in exterior/interior work, carpentry, plumbing, electric, and
HVAC services for residential and commercial spaces. Carpathian Construction is
(Cont.)
CONSIDER TEXT
AMENDMENTS
TO CITY CODE:
Ordinance
Z-3-20
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based out of Glenview, Illinois but also services properties throughout Chicagoland
area and the surrounding suburbs. The petitioners propose to operate the trade
contracting business Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 8
am to 2 pm. The trade contracting business consists of 12 employees who will be
periodically onsite for meetings and equipment pickup and drop-off. The petitioner
proposes to store all equipment—a forklift, a pick-up truck, two scissor lifts, and two
work vans—and tools inside of the existing building as described in the Project
Narrative. The petitioner does not propose to make any alterations to the building or
site at this time. Staff has advised the petitioner that gravel surfaces in the rear yard
will need to be paved with a dust free surface as a condition of approval for the
Conditional Use.
If the petitioner is successful in obtaining this request, then four off-street parking
spaces are required including one handicap parking space. The Site Plan shows seven
parking spaces on the property. However, the Site Plan will have to be updated to
comply with all applicable codes and parking space location.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended (6-0) that the City Council approve
the request with the seven conditions found in the staff report.
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance Z-2-20.
Moved by Zadrozy, seconded by Moylan, to Approve Ordinance Z-2-20, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
OPERATION OF A TRADE CONTRACTORS ESTABLISHMENT AT 419 EAST
GOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #19 -077 -CU). Upon voice vote,
motion carried.
Economic Development Coordinator Patrick Ainsworth reviewed a memorandum
dated December 11, 2019.
The City of Des Plaines is requesting Text Amendments to the following sections of
the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Code, as amended: (i) Section 12-3-6.E. to update the
allowable Minor Variations; (ii) Section 12-8-1, to add regulations regarding carports
to the Accessory Uses and Structures regulations; (iii) Section 12-8-2, to update certain
restrictions to fencing for residential and non-residential uses; (iv) Section 12-9-3,
enhancing the regulations to the Collective Parking section; (v) Section 12-9-6,
updating several elements to the driveway, parking lot lighting, parking pad exception,
parking lot structure regulations and enhancing outside storage regulations; and (vi)
Section 12-13-3 to add, amend, or omit the following definitions "Carport", "Casino"
and "Leasing/Rental Agents, Vehicle".
The following text amendments were reviewed:
• Amending and adding regulations for carports in the Accessory Use and
Structure section as they are not thoroughly regulated in the Zoning Ordinance;
• Clarifying fence regulations for residential and non-residential uses;
• Amending and adding regulations to the Off Street Parking and Loading
Facilities Chapter including:
• Clarifying the type of driveway materials;
• Updating the dimensions of driveways;
(Cont.)
CONSIDER
DES PLAINES
HISTORY
CENTER
FUNDING AGMT:
Resolution
R-13-20
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• Updating circumstances and regulations to the Collective Parking section;
• Enhancing the regulations for parking lot lighting;
• Updating the parking regulations for "Commercial Motor Sales and Leasing"
and "Motor Vehicle Sales";
• Adding a note to the Off Street Parking Requirements matrix to clarify parking
requirements for assembly uses within shopping centers;
• Enhancing the regulations for outside storage;
• Omitting the required slope maximums for parking structures;
• Amending the Minor Variation section to update the parking pad regulation;
• Amending, adding or omitting the following terms to the Definitions section of
the Zoning Ordinance:
• Adding "Carport";
• Amending, "Casino";
• Amending, "Leasing/Rental Agents, Vehicle";
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended (6-0) that the City Council approve the
proposed Text Amendments.
Staff recommended approval of Ordinance Z-3-20.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith, to Approve Ordinance Z-3-20, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING GARAGES, CARPORTS,
DRIVEWAYS, FENCING, COLLECTIVE PARKING, DEFINITIONS, AND
OUTSIDE STORAGE. Upon voice vote, motion carried.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Moylan, to Advance to Second Reading and adopt
Ordinance Z-3-20, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
GARAGES, CARPORTS, DRIVEWAYS, FENCING, COLLECTIVE PARKING,
DEFINITIONS, AND OUTSIDE STORAGE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY SERVICES — Alderman Chester, Chair
Asst. City Manager/Director of Finance Dorothy Wisniewski explained that during the
2020 Budget deliberations the Des Plaines History Center requested a $50,000 subsidy
from the City for the administration of the History Center programs as well as 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
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(Cont.) open to the public, and provides programs, exhibits, and access to research in historical
archival collections. A historical background of the funding was provided
CONSIDER CITY
CODE
AMENDMENT/EL
ECTED OFFICIAL
SALARIES AND
COMPENSATION:
Ordinance
M-2-20
ADJOURNMENT:
Staff recommended that the City Council approve Resolution R-13-20.
Moved by Goczkowki, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-13-20, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE DES PLAINES HISTORY CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDING
OR SERVICES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
MAYORAL CONSIDERATIONS — Mayor Bogusz
Mayor Bogusz provided the results of surveys conducted in 2013, 2014 and 2017 by
the Northwest Municipal Conference showing surrounding municipalities and the
benefits provided to their Elected Officials. Only one other municipality offers
medical insurance to Elected Officials.
Mayor Bogusz explained that some people only run for office because of the health
insurance and believes it should be for a public service and not for personal benefit.
Ordinance M-2-20 amends the City Code to address future Elected Officials ability to
obtain City health insurance benefits. Those Elected Officials holding office currently
would retain the ability to obtain City health insurance benefit only during the term of
office that they are serving and during any immediate consecutive term of office.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Smith to approve Ordinance M-2-20.
Substitute motion moved by Alderman Chester, seconded by Lysakowski to refer this
item to the Finance and Administration for further discussion.
Resident Gil Ostenson suggested since currently the Elected Officials are not equally
compensated, an appropriate solution would be to eliminate the health benefit and
possibly raise the compensation.
Resident Wayne Woodworth explained in 2012 he conducted a similar survey and
estimates approximately 75 -percent of residents do not like that elected officials
receive health insurance benefits
This item will be referred to the Finance and Administration Committee meeting on
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Rodd, to adjourn the meeting. Motion declared
carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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