02-16-1999260
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,
FEBRUARY 16, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Paul w.
Jung at 7: O o p. m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, February
16, 1999.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman ,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia. Alderman Beauvais left the meeting
at 11:10 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant to the City
Manager Johnson, Director of Economic Development Klaus, Director of
Finance Egeberg, Fire Chief Farinella, Police Chief Sturlini, Acting
Director of Public Works Reynolds, City Engineer Oakley, Director of
Community Development D'Onofrio, Building Official Molinari, Director of
Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and
City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Phil Sheets, First
United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Major Andy Miller of The Salvation Army presented Mayor
Jung with a traveling plaque awarded to City officials
for "ringing the bell" during the Army's recent Christmas
Kettle Program. Major Miller also commended the group
from the Des Plaines Fire Department for placing second
in the municipal group category. Major Miller also
explained how these funds are used to help the needy in
Des Plaines.
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the City
Council commending The Salvation Army for all their
efforts on behalf of the needy. Mr. Sayad also commended
Alderman Arredia for his efforts in bringing up for
discussion the matter of requiring department heads to
reimburse the City for professional conference expenses
incurred on their behalf if the department head leaves
the City's employ sometime after attending the
conference; he hopes that this matter will be addressed
again. Mr. Sayad also asked the City Council and Mayor
Jung to consider residency requirement for department
heads; he has talked to people and they are very
concerned about this.
Alderman Christiansen requested Items 4 and 4a be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Arredia, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 4 and 4a. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances M-7-99, T-5-99 and Z-1-99 were
adopted; Ordinance M-8-99 was placed on First Reading and
Resolution R-8-99 was adopted.
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
SALE OF
CITY PROP./
POLICE
AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-8-99
AUTOMATIC
FIRE AID
AGREEMENT/
PARK RIDGE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-8-99
VEH. LICENSE
APPLICATION
PRODUCTION
AGREEMENT/
THIRD
MILLENNIUM:
Resolution
R-9-99
ADD. ENGR.
SERVICES/
1998-99 WATER
FACILITY
IMPRV. PROJ.:
Consent
Agenda
EXTENSION OF
CONTRACTS/
TREE TRIMM.
& STUMP
REMOVAL:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
February 1, 1999, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize sale of City's outdated
unusable personal computers, monitors, printers and other
accessories at the annual Police Department auction to
be held in May, 1999; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-8-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute agreement with the City of Park
Ridge for automatic fire aid response effective April 1 ,
1999; this revised and updated agreement supersedes
current agreement signed in June, 1990; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-8-99, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR AUTOMATIC FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE BETWEEN
CITY OF DES PLAINES AND CITY OF PARK RIDGE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Third
Millennium Associates, Inc., 328 S. Jefferson Street,
Chicago, IL 60661, for a three (3) year contract to
provide Vehicle Sticker Billing Services at an annual
not-to-exceed cost of $15,000, effective March 1, 1999
through March 1, 2002; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Vehicle License Application Production
Agreement; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-9-
99, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THIRD MILLENNIUM AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1999. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman , seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Harza
Environmental Services, Inc., 233 S. Wacker Drive ,
Chicago, IL 60606, to perform additional design
engineering and construction supervision related to the
replacement of the Motor Control Center (MCC) , part of
the 1998-1999 Water Facility Improvements Project at
Maple Street Pumping Station, awarded to Harza
Environmental, Inc., on January 5, 1998; said additional
work to be at a not-to-exceed cost of $45, 000/1999
Capital Improvement Program. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize extension to contracts
with Robert W. Henricksen Co., 2131 S. Foster Avenue,
Wheeling, IL 60090, at their 1997 bid prices, for 1999
Parkway Tree Trimming in an amount not-to-exceed
$100,000/Budgeted Funds; and 1999 Parkway Tree and Stump
Removal in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000/Budgeted
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/
GAS AND
DIESEL FUEL:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
HAULING &:
DISPOSAL OF
LEAVES:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
TRUCKS WITH
SNOW PLOWS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
SKID-STEER
LOADER:
Consent
Agenda
REJECT BID/
PAINTING AT
FIRE STA.
#1 AND #3:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Purchase and
Delivery of Gas and Diesel Fuel to the lowest bidder,
Avalon Petroleum, 7601 W. 191st Street, Tinley Park, IL
60477, for their "Amount Over Average" of $. 019 per
gallon for Lead Free and $.027 per gallon for #2 Diesel
Fuel/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 1999 Hauling and
Disposal of Leaves to the lowest bidder, R. Smits & Sons ,
8848 Stark Drive, Hinsdale, IL 60521, in the total bid
amount of $46,000/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Five (5) 1999 One-
Ton, Heavy Duty Four-Wheel Drive Dump Trucks with Front
Mounted 8.5' Power Reversible Snow Plows to the lowest
bidder to meet specifications, Bob Fish GMC, 5566 Highway
P, West Bend, WI 53095, in the total bid amount of
$152, 752/1999 CERF and Forestry Budgets. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) 1999 Skid-
Steer Loader with Attachments and Trailer to the lowest
bidder, Atlas Companies, 5050 N. River Road, Schiller
Park, IL 60176, in the total bid amount of $33,709.54/
Water Fund Budget. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to reject single bid received from
Schmidt & Co., 4836 W. Berwyn, Chicago, IL 60630, on
January 22, 1999, for Painting at Fire Stations #1 and
#3, because the bid amount of $11,950 was higher than
anticipated; and this project be rebid later in the year
if adequate funds remain. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Oakton Street Water Tank Painting,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 12, 1999. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Contracts A and B of 1999 Street
Rehabilitation Project, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Thursday, March 4, 1999. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Handheld Computerized Ticket
Writers, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 5, 1999.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Parking Ticket-Compliance Citation
Management Software System, returnable by 3: 00 p. m.,
Friday, March 5, 1999. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-7-99
COMPEN. PLAN/
POLICE UNION
EMPLOYEES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-5-99
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
MILL ST.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-1-99
VARIATION/
1231-1233
LEE ST.:
Consent
Agenda
REVIEW/
ADOPTION OF
1996 BOCA
CODE:
BID REVIEW/
TANDEM AXLE
DUMP TRUCK:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance M-7-99 I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE II
"POLICE GROUP," EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1998 TO APRIL 30 , 1999 ,
OF SECTION 1-15-4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE," CHAPTER 15, TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance T-5-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-17
"PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," "SCHEDULE I ,"
OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES ,
TO ADD THERETO NO PARKING TO CORNER ON MILL STREET FROM
EAST LINE OF DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD TO 140 FEET OF THE
EAST LINE OF DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance Z-1-99, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO
SECTION 10.8-3c OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A FIVE FOOT PERIMETER PARKING LOT
LANDSCAPING INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED SEVEN FOOT IN C-3
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 1231-1233 LEE STREET (CASE NO. 99-02-V). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
MAYOR JUNG DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BUILDING CODE Alderman Arredia , Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of February 9, 1999, stating that the Staff
recommends the City adopt the 1996 edition of the BOCA
National Building Code; in July of 1994 the City adopted
the 1990 edition of the BOCA Code and prior to that, the
City was under a 1950' s version of the Cook County
Building Code. Mr. D'Onofrio stated that, as in other
municipalities, Des Plaines adopts local amendments to
the code; these amendments address various items that are
specific to the City and include items that the Building
Code Committee brought to the attention of the Staff over
the past few years.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City adopt the 1996 BOCA (Building Officials &
Code Administrators) Code and Amendments; and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on March 1, 1999).
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Higgason, Chair
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to award bid for One (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Tandem Axle Dump
Truck to the lowest bidder to meet specifications,
Northwest Ford Truck Center, 4000 N. Mannheim Road,
Franklin Park, IL 60131, in the total bid amount of
$91,390/Budgeted Funds; reject bids from Hoskins
Chevrolet, 175 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington
Heights, IL 60007 and Lake County Truck Sales & Service,
510 Old Skokie Road, Waukegan, IL 60085, for failing to
meet bid requirements; and permit Chicago Truck Center,
1015 W. Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60609, to withdraw its
DUMP TRUCK
(Cont'd.)
LIQ. LIC./
1924 TOUHY:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PROPOSED
FLOOD PLAIN
ORDINANCE
REVISION:
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bid and receive a refund of their security deposit.
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on March 1, 1999).
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Petitioners Richard Mikolajewicz and Alicia M.
Mikolajewicz were sworn in by the City Clerk and gave
testimony before the Committee of the Whole. The
petitioners stated that they have completed the required
alcohol awareness training program.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council approval of Change of Ownership for Class
B Liquor License for property located at 1924 Touhy
Avenue, d/b/a Touhy Liquor Store (formerly Wall Liquor);
contingent upon verification of fingerprints. Motion
declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of February 16, 1999 -Warrant Register in the
amount of $2, 161, 703 .11; and further recommend that
Resolution R-11-99 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
ENGINEERING Alderman Elstner, Chair
City Engineer Oakley reviewed his memo of January 20,
1999, which states that FEMA is expected to adopt the
regulatory flood plain map in 2000; the map will reflect
new flood plain elevations; the new data raises the river
profile for the 100-year flood by two (2) to three (3)
feet; as a result the total flood plain area in Des
Plaines expanded by about 750 acres.
Director of Economic Development Klaus stated that this
does not affect residential areas.
Mr. Marty Moylan, 1461 Wicke Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating the City is going to give
businesses a break, we should also give the residents a
break.
Mr. Richard Ahlman, 314 Columbia Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that it looks like the
City is discriminating against the homeowner; it would
leave out other areas that may want to develop; it should
be left alone until 2000; take it slow.
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if the City notifies the
property owner when there is a change in the flood plain
or flood way. City Engineer Oakley said yes, typical
public notice. Mr. Sayad stated that the property owner
should be notified by mail if there is a change.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the
City Council that there be no changes to Section 9-14-1 -
"Regulations for Development in Special Flood Hazard
Areas" of the City Code.
FLOOD PLAIN
(Cont'd.)
AUTH. TO BID/
RIVERVIEW
RELIEF
COMBINED
SEWER:
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Alderman Beauvais requested that language be clarified
in the ordinance regarding one-for-one replacement . City
Attorney Wiltse stated that this could be done by a
"friendly" amendment to Aldermen Smith's motion.
Alderman Smith declined to agree to a "friendly"
amendment.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, recommend to the
City Council to adopt a substitute motion that language
in Section 9-14-1 "Regulations for Development in
Special Flood Hazard Areas" of the City Code be clarified
regarding one-for-one replacement of existing structures
in the flood way and the flood plain without going
through a variation process. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Sarlo, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on March 1, 1999 ).
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Brookman, Sarlo, Smith
NAYS: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Higgason, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
City Engineer Oakley reviewed his memo of February 10,
1999, stating that the Riverview Avenue Relief Combined
Sewer Project is ready for bid; this project is designed
to alleviate sewer back-ups and street flooding in the
combined sewer area generally bounded by Oakton Street
on the north, Howard Avenue on the south , Lee Street on
the west, and Des Plaines River Road on the east.
City Engineer Oakley stated that in addition to the
authorization to advertise for bids for this project, he
is also requesting authority to negotiate a construction
engineering contract with Harza Environmental Services ,
Inc., who did the design for this project .
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the City should go
out for bids for the construction engineering contract;
let us see what the market will bare; where we can save
money; the City owes it to the taxpayers.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that
City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for
Riverview Avenue Relief Combined Sewer Project ,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 1999 .
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on March 1, 1999).
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
and recommend to the City Council that Staff be
authorized to negotiate a construction engineering
contract with Harza Environmental Services, Inc., 233 s.
Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 6 O 6 O 6, for the Riverview Avenue
Relief Combined Sewer Project.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council that
the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for sealed bids
for a construction engineering contract for the Riverview
Avenue Relief Combined Sewer Project. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed (a tie vote fails)
RIVERVIEW
PROJECT
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
98-29-A
SINGLE NON-
CONFORMING
LOTS:
Deferred on
2/1/99
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Upon roll call on Alderman Smith's motion, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Higgason, Sarlo, Smith
NAYS: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council that Staff be authorized to go out for
Request for Engineering Proposals for the Riverview
Avenue Relief Combined Sewer Project. Motion declared
carried (further action on this matter under Consent
Agenda on March 1, 1999).
MAYOR JUNG ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to approve motion
that FAILED in Committee of the Whole held January 25,
1999, re Zoning Case 98-29-A, to approve Text Amendment
to the Zoning Code to add Section 5.4-1 Single
Nonconforming Lots of Record; and that when lots are
developed the property will be posted and residents
notified when Architectural Commission meetings will be
held regarding the development.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Mr . Bob Hinde,
Council stating
taxpayers' money
the City Council
heads.
381 Oxford Road, addressed the City
that he doesn't want to see any
wasted defending a law suit; he hopes
will heed the advice of the department
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that the Plan Commission has recommended
approval of this text amendment; this amendment would
alleviate the homeowner having to go for a variation if
something happens to the existing structure; this is a
good amendment.
Ms. Doris Alicea, 906 E. Algonquin Road, addressed the
City Council asking her alderman, Wayne Elstner, to vote
for the text amendment; she does not live on an
undersized lot but feels this is protecting everyone's
property rights; she would welcome the addition of a new
home on Third Avenue; it will generate more taxes for the
City.
Mr. Dion Kenrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that there is still only two (2) issues:
the first is allowing to build new on an undersized,
undeveloped lot, and the second issue is allowing
existing homeowners to rebuild on the existing footprint
in the event of a disaster that destroys the structure
on an undersized lot; the City already has a procedure
in place to hear, consider and rule on such exceptional
matters; Alderman Brookman should, in the spirit of clean
and honorable government, recuse herself from voting on
this issue; the City should proceed with the utmost care
and caution.
A resident at 1065 E. Villa Drive addressed the City
Council stating that he agrees that the property owner
on Third Avenue should be allowed to build; it is a
violation of the property owner's rights if they are not
allowed to build on it; it is going to increase the
property taxes and improve the neighborhood.
LOTS
(Cont'd.)
LIQ. LIC.
1924 TOUHY:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-11-99
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Ms. Dawn O'Toole, 1838 Spruce Avenue, addressed the City
Council asking who will tell the owners of the other 19
lots that they have an undersized lot; if anything would
happen to her home she would have to pay $300 for a
variation to rebuild and wait a minimum of 45 days; if
this happened to someone with a 55' frontage or more,
they could begin to rebuild right away; this is not fair.
Ms. Mary Clemente, 1841 Ash Street, addressed the City
Council stating that if the City permits a lot to be
sold, they should allow a home to be built on it; we
should all have equal rights under the ordinances of the
City.
Mr. Mark Halverson, 935 S. Third Avenue, addressed the
City Council asking Alderman Brookman if she or a
relative owned an undersized, underdeveloped lot.
Alderman said yes, her daughter does.
Mr. Jim Hoffman, 895 S. Sixth Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating that by not passing this ordinance the
City would not be sued; you would go back to the prior
ordinance which would allow for variations which come to
the City Council for approval.
A resident at 626 Birchwood Avenue addressed the City
Council stating that the people in his neighborhood do
not want homes built on undersized lots; big homes should
not be built on small lots.
Moved by Jung, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt a
substitute motion, re Zoning Case 98-29-A, to approve
Text Amendment to the Zoning Code to add Section 5.4-1 -
Single Nonconforming Lots of Record; and that when lots
are developed, and prior to approval of the building
permits, the petitioner needs to present the plans for
construction to the City Council; the City Council may
set a time for the public to comment on the plan prior
to approval by the City Council; the neighbors be
notified by mail and the property posted; and the City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to call for the
question. Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted
no.
Upon roll call on the substitute motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Higgason, Sarlo
NAYS: 3-Brookman, Smith, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on March 1, 1999).
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
Change of Ownership for Class B Liquor License for
property located at 1924 Touhy Avenue, d/b/a Touhy Liquor
Store (formerly Wall Liquor), contingent upon
verification of fingerprints. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-11-99, 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:
$2,161,703.11. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
SINGLE BID/
MOTORCYCLES:
CUSHIONS/
COUNCIL
CHAMBER
BENCHES:
ROLLER-
BLADING
ORDINANCE:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PROBABLE-
IMMINENT
LITIGATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, that City Clerk be
authorized to open single bid received on February 12,
1999, for purchase of Three (3) Police Motorcycles.
Motion declared carried.
City Clerk McAllister opened the single bid and announced
that it was from Woodstock Harley Davidson, 1401 S.
Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098, in the total bid
amount of $38,271. Mayor Jung referred the bid to Staff
for review and report.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, that the
Staff be authorized to investigate the cost of cushions
for the Council Chamber benches (Room 102) . Motion
declared carried. Alderman Arredia voted no.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, that the
Staff be authorized to investigate and prepare a draft
ordinance regarding rollerblading. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to
Executive Session to discuss probable or
litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 11:19 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 11:26 p.m.
go into
imminent
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith,
Arredia.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, that Staff be
authorized to proceed as directed in Executive Session
regarding probable or imminent litigation. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:27 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF