03-15-1999279
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, MARCH 15, 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 7:00 P.M. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines
Civic Center on Monday, March 15, 1999.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia. Alderman Brookman left the
meeting at 10:56 p.m.
Also present were: Assistant to the City Manager Johnson, Director
of Economic Development Klaus, Director of Finance Egeberg, Deputy
Fire Chief Pratt, 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:
PUBLIC
HEARING/IDRBs
FOR 1755
BIRCHWOOD AVE:
CALL TO ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
The opening prayer was given by Deputy City Clerk
Peterson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, MARCH 15,
1999
Mayor Jung called the Public Hearing to order at
7:05 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held
pursuant to legal notice regarding the proposed
issuance of the City's 1999 Industrial Revenue Bond
allocation of $341,000, which together with an
allocation of $1, 659, 999 from the Village of
Palatine, Illinois, will comprise the total issue of
$2,000,000, to acquire, construct, rehabilitate and
equip an industrial project consisting of
approximately 2 O, O O O sq. ft. fabricated metal
manufacturing facility located at 1755 Birchwood
Avenue.
Director of Economic Development Klaus gave a brief
overview. Mayor Jung asked for public comment.
Alderman Sarlo asked what products would be
manufactured. Mr. Tom Hacker, General Manager, of
C&L Manufacturing stated that they are a precision
machine shop. Mayor Jung stated that final action
will be taken on this matter under Item 5 on the
Consent Agenda.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:12 p.m.
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
MINUTES/
EXEC. SESS.:
Consent
Agenda
ZONING CASE
99-01-A-CU-
FPV/2101-27
MINER ST.:
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Mr. Richard Ahlman, 314 Columbia Avenue, addressed
the City Council asking what preparations have been
made by the City regarding the Y2K situation; do we
have a plan to deal with all situations; we should
ask Department Heads for a comprehensive statement.
Mayor Jung responded that the City is ready for all
situations. ComEd and Nicor have also assured us
that they are ready.
Mrs. Barbara McAllister, 475 Trailside, addressed
the City Council stating the Flood Plain is the
number one priority; Council and Staff should be
applauded for passing a flood plain ordinance; FEMA
has been inundated with appeals; concerned how
comprehensive their map will be after a four year
delay.
Deputy City Clerk Peterson requested that Item 1 be
removed from the Consent Agenda, Alderman Smith
requested that Items 3, 11, 12, 13 and 14 be removed
from the Consent Agenda and Alderman Arredia
requested that Item 19 be removed.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 3, 11, 12, 13,
14, and 19. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, 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.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-9-99, M-10-99
and M-11-99 were adopted; Ordinances M-13-99, T-7-99
and Z-3-99 were placed on First Reading and
Resolutions R-10-99, R-17-99, R-18-88 and R-21-99
were adopted.
Deputy City Clerk Peterson requested minutes of the
regular meeting of the City Council held March 1,
1999, be amended as follows: Page Ten, "Salary
Adjustments/Non-Union Fire & Police," Paragraph Two,
Line Six, should read: "adjustment shall be
effective May 1, 1999."
Moved by Smith, seconded by Arredia, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
held March 1, 1999, AS AMENDED. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held March 1, 1999. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Motion by Elstner, to table the recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole held March 1, 1999, re
Zoning Case 99-01-A-CU-V-FPV, to DENY request for a
Map Amendment, Conditional Use, Variation and Flood
Plain Variation to permit an automobile dealership
on property located at 2101-
2101-27 MINER
(Cont'd.)
SCULPTURE
PARK:
Consent
Agenda
IDRBs/C&L
MANUFACTURING
1755 BIRCHWOOD
AVE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-13-99
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2127 Miner Street, C-2 Limited Office Commercial
District, died for lack of a second.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to concur
with the recommendation of the Committee of the
Whole held March 1, 1999 re Zoning Case 99-01-A-CU-
V-FPV, to DENY for a Map Amendment, Conditional Use,
Variation and Flood Plain Variation to permit an
automobile dealership on property located at 2101-
2127 Miner Street, C-2 Limited Office Commercial
District. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 2-Elstner, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole held
March 1, 1999, to grant request from Keep Des
Plaines Beautiful Commission that the City approve
the concept of creating a Sculpture Park. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize issuance of up to
$2,000,000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds,
Series 1999, to be loaned to C&L Supreme
Manufacturing Company, 3100 Belmont Avenue, Chicago,
IL, to be used to acquire, construct, rehabilitate
and equip an industrial project consisting of
approximately 20, 000 sq. ft. fabricated metal
manufacturing facility located at 1755 Birchwood
Avenue; City to receive a service fee of 1% or
$3,410; and further acknowledge the reallocation of
$1,659,000 of the Village of Palatine Industrial
Development Revenue Bond allocation to the City of
Des Plaines to be ceded to C&L Supreme Manufacturing
Company as part of the $2,000,000 issuance; and
further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-13-99. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to
advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-13-
99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$2,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BOND (SUPREME MANUFACTURING COMPANY
PROJECT) I SERIES 1999 I BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES I
ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE POWERS UNDER
SECTION 6 (A) OF ARTICLE VII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND IN CONFORMANCE WITH
ORDINANCE NO. M-1-99, ADOPTED JANUARY 18, 1999;
AUTHORIZING THE LENDING OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID BOND
TO 1755 BIRCHWOOD PARTNERSHIP, AN ILLINOIS GENERAL
PARTNERSHIP, (THE "PARTNERSHIP"), SUPREME
MANUFACTURING COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION (THE
"COMPANY") AND AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY OF CHICAGO, NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT AS TRUSTEE
UNDER THOSE CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENTS DATED MARCH 20,
1999, AND KNOWN AS TRUSTS NOS. 124894-07 AND 124895-
06 (THE "LAND TRUSTS") (COLLECTIVELY I THE
PARTNERSHIP, THE COMPANY AND THE LAND TRUSTS ARE
REFERRED TO AS THE "BORROWER") FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IDRBs/C&L
(Cont'd.)
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
BROWN ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-7-99
ZONING CASE
99-08-CU-LASR
1201 & 1207
TOUHY AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-3-99
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FINANCING A PROJECT THAT CONSISTS OF THE
CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, EXPANSION AND EQUIPPING OF
LAND AND AN EXISITNG MANUFACTURING BUILDING LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
(THE "PROJECT") , WHICH PROJECT WILL BE USED IN THE
BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY, AS A MANUFACTURER OF
PRECISION MACHINE PARTS; AUTHORIZING THE CEDING OF
$341,800 OF THE CITY'S 1999 HOME-RULE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND VOLUME CAP TO THE COMPANY;
ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF CITY OF PALATINE
RESOLUTION R-15-99 AND THE REALLOCATION OF
$1,658,200 OF PALATINE'S INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND
VOLUME CAP; APPROVING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY TO
REIMBURSE THE COMPANY WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BOND;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND
ISSUANCE AGREEMENT SECURING SAID BOND; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH
THE BORROWER AND THE COMPANY; APPROVING RELATED
DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF
RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS
RELATED THERETO. 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 Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5,
Section 10-5-17 -"Parking Prohibited in Designated
Places" of the City Code, to prohibit parking along
the north side of Brown Street from Alles Street to
25' east of Oak Street; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance T-7-99, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE I, SECTION 10-5-17
"PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES I II OF
CHAPTER 5 "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," TITLE X,
OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO
"BROWN STREET FROM ALLES STREET TO 2 5 FEET EAST OF
OAK STREET" AND DELETE "BROWN STREET FROM ALLES
STREET TO ALLEY EAST OF ALLES STREET." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of
Appeals and Staff, re Zoning Case 99-08-CU-LASR, to
grant request for a Localized Sign
Permit/Conditional Use to permit a sign regulation
plan for property located at 1201 & 1207 Touhy
Avenue in C-3 General Commercial District,
contingent upon Staff recommendations regarding
landscaping requirements and building signage; and
further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-3-99, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVING THE SIGN REGULATION
PLAN (LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN REGULATION) FOR THE
EXTENDED STAY AND STUDIO PLUS MOTELS, AT 1201 AND
1207 EAST TOUHY AVENUE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AGREEMENT/
INTERNET
SERVICE
PROVIDER:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-10-99
AGREEMENT/
INTER-AGENCY
COMPUTERIZED
DATABASE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-17-99
PURCHASE
ENGINEERING
VEHICLE:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
1999 STREET
REHABILITATION
CONTRACT A:
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to enter into agreements with AT&T Corp.,
1111 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523, for a 24-
month period effective upon installation of
equipment, to provide an expanded e-mail system and
internet service at a net cost to the City for these
services of approximately $1,746.40 per
month/Computer Replacement Fund; and further
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
addendum to permit the City to re-negotiate the fee
for these services in one ( 1) year if the "market
value" of the technological solution decreases; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-10-99, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE THE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR
INTERNET SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AND AT&T. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to enter into an Inter-Agency Computerized
Database Agreement with Cook County Assessor James
M. Houlihan to provide, at no cost, the real estate
tax number (PIN) , address, assessed valuation and
taxpayer name for each parcel in the City; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-17-99, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE THE INTER-AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES AND JAMES M. HOULIHAN, ASSESSOR OF
COOK COUNTY, FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPUTERIZED
DATABASE INFORMATION TO DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through
State of Illinois Net Bid Program of One (1) 1999
Jeep Cherokee 4x4 for the Engineering Department at
the base cost of $18,375 plus $1,178 in options for
a total of $19,553/Capital Equipment Replacement
Fund. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith to award bid
for 1999 Street Rehabilitation -Contract A to Arrow
Construction, 3401 S. Busse Road, Mt. Prospect, IL
60056, in the total bid amount of $2,286,290.49.
Motion declared failed. Alderman Brookman voted
aye.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to suspend
the rules to permit public input on this matter.
Motion declared failed. Alderman Brookman voted
aye.
Mayor Jung read a letter from Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271
Fargo Avenue, who is in support of not awarding any
bids to Orange Crush.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner,
with Staff recommendation to award bid
Street Rehabilitation Contract A to
to concur
for 1999
the lowest
bidder, Orange Crush, L.L.C., 321 S. Center Street,
BID AWARD
(Cont'd.)
BID AWARD/
1999 STREET
REHABILITATION
CONTRACT B:
BID AWARD/
COMPUTERIZED
TICKET
WRITERS:
BID AWARD/
PARKING TICKET
SOFTWARE:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
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Hillside, IL 60162, in the total bid amount of
$2, 122, 845. 65/General Improvement Fund. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 1999 Street
Rehabilitation -Contract B to the lowest bidder,
Orange Crush, L.L.C., 321 S. Center Street,
Hillside, IL 60162, in the total bid amount of
$2, 254, 932. 05/General Improvement Fund. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Smith stated that the bid
Handheld Computerized Ticket Writers has
until the next meeting.
award for
been held
Alderman Smith stated that the bid award for Parking
Ticket/Compliance Citation Management Software has
been held until the next meeting.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for Concrete Restoration,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 1999.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for Perry Street Relief Storm
Sewer Project, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday,
April 6, 1999. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
R-18-99 Resolution R-18-99, A RESOLUTION URGING THE
URGING RECONSTRUCITON OF RIVER ROAD FROM GOLF ROAD TO DEVON
RECONSTRUCTION AVENUE. Motion declared carried as approved
OF RIVER RD.: unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
RESOLUTION
R-21-99
NIGHTTIME
TRAIN WHISTLE
BLOWING:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-9-99
ADOPT 1996
BOCA CODE:
Moved by
Resolution
WI CONS IN
Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
R-21-99, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE
CENTRAL LTD. RAILROAD REFRAIN FROM
NIGHTTIME WHISTLE BLOWING AT DESIGNATED CROSSINGS IN
DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by
Ordinance
"BUILDING
Arredia, seconded by
M-9-99, AN ORDINANCE
REGULATIONS" OF THE
Smith, to adopt
AMENDING TITLE IV
CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES TO ADD THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 7 "BUILDING
CODE."
AYES:
Upon roll call, the vote was:
5-Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith
NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Brookman, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-10-99
1996 BOCA CODE
AMENDMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-11-99
MEMBERSHIP
SURBUR. TREE
CONSORTIUM:
Consent
Agenda
FUNDING
PROCESS/
SOCIAL SERVICE
AGENCIES:
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-10-99, AS AMENDED/AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 4-4-1 "BASIS OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES;"
AMENDING SECTION 4-4-5 "DOUBLE FEE" AND RENAMING IT
"FEE FOR WORKING WITHOUT PERMIT;" deleting Section
4-6 "ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS;" ADDING SECTION 4-7-9
"DRIVEWAYS AND HARD SURFACE LIMITATIONS;" ADDING
SECTION 4-7-10 "PARTITION FENCES;" AMENDING SECTION
8-9-19 (B) "LITTER/SANITATION;" ADDING SECTION 8-1-
5 (H) "EXTERMINATION;" AMENDING SECTION 8-1-8 (G)
"ENFORCEMENT INTERPRETATION;" AMENDING SECTION 8-1-9
"ADOPTION OF STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH RETAIL FOOD
REGULATIONS (1983)
SERVICE
AND
SANITATION RULES AND
CHAPTER 10-COMPLIANCE
PROCEDURES OF THE 1976 U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE;"
AND AMENDING SECTION 8-2-5 "DESTRUCTION AND DISPOSAL
OF HYPODERMIC NEEDLES" AND RENAMING IT "DESTRUCTION
AND DISPOSAL OF POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS WASTES."
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-11-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBURBAN TREE CONSORTIUM.
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
COMMUNITY SERVICES -Alderman Brookman, Chair
Director of Human Resources and Services Merriman
reviewed City Manager Douthwaite's memo of March 10,
1999, regarding the request to review the method by
which the City allocates Social Service Agency
Funding.
Mr. Carl Gully, 1408 Wedgewood, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he feels that
this is not an appropriate way to spend taxpayer
money; taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund
Social Service agencies.
After discussion by the Aldermen, it was agreed that
there would be no change to the current method by
which the City allocates Social Service Agency
Funding.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to recommend
to the City Council, to grant request for a donation
of $7,500/Contingency Fund, to Lattof YMCA, 300
Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60016, for their
Scholarship Fund with the understanding that the
donation be used for scholarships for Des Plaines
residents. Motion declared carried (final action on
this matter under Consent Agenda on April 5, 1999).
AGREEMENT/
NOISE
MONITORING
SYSTEM:
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LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Beauvais, Chair
City Engineer Oakley review his memo of March 9,
1999, which states that the City of Chicago,
Department of Aviation, has requested permission to
install two noise monitors within the City of Des
Plaines. The monitors would be part of an overall
system of 38 devices that record sound levels of
aircraft in the vicinity of O'Hare International
Airport.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council that the City authorize the execution of a
right-of-way agreement with the City of Chicago for
the installation of a sound monitor at 2605 Maple
Street and at the corner of Forest Avenue and Dennis
Place; and further recommend that Resolution R-19-99
be adopted at appropriate time. Motion declared
carried (final action on this matter under Consent
Agenda on April 5, 1999).
WHISTLEBLOWERS City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of February
ORDINANCE: 3, 1999, an update on the summary of information on
the "Whistleblowers Ordinance."
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he thinks the
Whistleblowers Law is good; complaints are filed
with the State and the State investigates.
Mr. Pat Quinn, former State Treasurer, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the
Whistleblower Law protects taxpayers from waste and
fraud; Whistleblower Act is also called the "False
Claims Act."
Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the
Whistleblowers Ordinance should be enacted tonight;
more would have been done regarding the Leaf
Hauling, Water Tower and Transfer Station if an
outside agency would have been able to come in and
investigate.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to recommend to
the City Council that City Attorney Wiltse
investigate the questions addressed by the Aldermen
and report back to the City Council. Motion
declared carried (final action on this matter under
Consent Agenda on April 5, 1999).
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Ald. Christiansen, Chair
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council approval of March 15, 1999 Warrant
Register, in the amount of $2, 2 93, 3 96. 7 5; and
further recommend that Resolution R-20-99 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
ZONING CASE
99-07-CU-V/
419 EAST
GOLF ROAD:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Sarlo, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed
his memo of March 8, 1999, regarding the request for
a Conditional Use permit and a lot area variation to
allow the sale of motor vehicles, under Section
7.3.1 of the Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, at 419
East Golf Road. A positive recommendation by the
Zoning Board was made on the condition that the
petitioner obtain a City business license within 30
days of approval of the Conditional Use permit,
which would allow the sale of motor vehicles.
Mr. Randy Rapp, 419 E. Golf Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he was not aware
of the permit and variation needed to allow for the
sale of used cars; he stated that the previous owner
had also sold cars; he tries to be a good neighbor.
Mr. Richard Ahlman, 314 Columbia, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that there are
actually four (4) parking spaces in front, not five
(5); the driveway is usually blocked; the sidewalk
is breaking down and is usually a muddy mess; please
deny the variation.
Mr. Hayden Jones, 227 S. Warrington, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the front of the
building only holds four (4) cars; dogs bark at
everyone and all night long; snow was shoveled onto
the sidewalk; he has a very loud outside telephone
ringer; he is not a good neighbor.
Mr. Chris Lombardo, a resident of Cumberland
Terrace, addressed the Committee of the Whole
stating that he hears the dogs barking and the
telephone ringer; area is very congested; do not
turn our community into a Western Avenue in Chicago.
Mr. Ed Gleason, 427 E. Golf Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that Randy is a
hardworker; he does plow the sidewalks; let's try to
work together with some compromise, so he can go on
making a living.
Mr. Steve Fein, 325 E. Golf Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he walks in the
area every day; likes the dogs barking, it's not a
burden, but a plus; supports granting the variation.
Ms. Tia Lombardo, a resident of Cumberland Terrace,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that
she likes the idea of working together; is willing
to work with the owner; worried about aesthetics and
safety.
It was the consensus of the Aldermen that Aldermen
Higgason and Smith meet with the residents of the
area and report back to the Committee of the Whole.
MAYOR JUNG ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
ORDINANCE
Z-2-99
TEXT AMEND./
SINGLE
NONCONFORMING
LOTS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-20-99
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
EMPLOYMENT OF
DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance Z-2-99, AS AMENDED/AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE
5.4 "NONCONFORMING
SECTION 5.4-1 ON
LOTS,"
SINGLE
TO ADD THERETO A
NONCONFORMING LOTS
RECORD.
AYES:
Upon roll call, the vote was:
5-Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo
NAYS: 3-Brookman, Smith, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
NEW
OF
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to
concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole
to adopt Resolution R-20-99, 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: $2,293,396.75. 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 Beauvais, seconded by Smith, that when
outside counsel is present for a matter to be
discussed in Executive Session, the order of the
City Council meeting be changed to permit an
Executive Session at the beginning of the meeting.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to go into
Executive Session to discuss probable-imminent
litigation and personnel. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES:
NAYS:
8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 10:38 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 10:56 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia.
Mayor Jung asked Alderman Brookman to remain for the
remainder of the meeting. She refused.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur
with consensus in Executive Session that the City
employ Howard A. Killian, P. E., 12 0 Corsa ire Lane,
Schaumburg, IL 60173, as the new Director of Public
Works effective April 19, 1999, at a starting salary
of $78,000. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Higgason, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
NON-UNION
EMPLOYEES'
COMPENSATION:
EXEMPTION FROM
SPECIAL FLOOD
HAZARD AREA:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur
with consensus in Executive Session that the non-
union employees be given a 3.5% general wage
increase effective May 1, 1999 to April 30, 2000,
and City Attorney be authorized to prepare necessary
ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Higgason, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried (further action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on April 5, 1999).
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with consensus in Executive Session that an
exemption to the Flood Regulations for the Five
Corners Subarea in the Comprehensive Plan be made
and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Higgason, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
0-None
1-Brookman
Motion declared carried (further action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on April 5, 1999).
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY O~ aflAV(,
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t 1999