11-15-1999123
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS 1 DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY 1
NOVEMBER 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 Pro Tern
Christiansen at 8: 01 p. m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Ci vie Center on Monday,
November 15, 1999.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Arredia. Alderman Elstner left the meeting at
11:15 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, Director
of Public Works Killian, City Engineer Oakley, Director of Community
Development D'Onofrio, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney
Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
CONSENT
AGENDA:
The opening prayer was given by Rev. David Laaser, First
Congregational Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that soon they will be deciding who among
their ranks will be the Acting Mayor; there are many
qualified aldermen who could do this job; he strongly
recommends that this be done in public; they could be a
witness to the process; they do this in open session in
other communities; the public has the right to know that
their alderman is being up-front.
Alderman Sayad stated that he has received 12 telephone
calls regarding this matter; he agreed that this decision
should be made in open session and televised; he would
like to cancel tomorrow night's meeting and reschedule
when there are clear defined rules, before a decision is
made.
Alderman Smith stated that he doesn't think this should
be decided tonight; it should be done at the Special
Meeting tomorrow night.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the election
of the Acting Mayor be done in open session.
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen ruled the motion out of order.
Mr. Greg Lietzau, 2040 Miner Street, addressed the City
Council stating his concern about the traffic on Miner
Street by the Sugar Bowl Restaurant; the City should buy
the 13 acres on Northwest Highway near the U.S. Gypsum
Company to be used as a parking lot and have commuter
buses to the train station and bus terminal.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that the election of the Acting Mayor
should be in open session; when someone runs for office
everything comes out anyway.
Alderman Brookman requested that Items 4 and 4a be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 4 and 4a. Motion
declared carried.
CONSENT
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
SIDEWALKS/
WEBSTER
LANE:
Consent
Agenda
DECREASE
CLASS E
LIQ. LIC./
20 W. GOLF:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-49-99
STATE GIFT
BAN ACT
AMENDMENT:
Ordinance
M-50-99
1999 AGGREG.
TAX LEVY
DETERMINA. :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-75-99
FACADE
REHABILIT.
PROGRAM/
694 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-76-99
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: a-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances T-8-99 and T-9-99 were adopted;
Ordinance M-49-99 was placed on First Reading; and
Resolutions R-75-99, R-76-99 and R-77-99 were adopted.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held November
1, 1999, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held November
4, 1999, that City Engineer be authorized to prepare a
topographical survey and obtain an estimate of cost for
the construction of sidewalks on both sides of Webster
Lane, between Oakton Street and Howard Avenue. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title V, Chapter 34
"Intoxicating Liquors, " Section 5-34-18, to decrease
total number of Class E Liquor Licenses by one due to the
closing of the business located at 20 W. Golf Road, d/b/a
Sayat Nova; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-49-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
5-34-18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO DECREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS E LICENSES
BY ONE TO BE 15. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, that the Staff
recommendation to amend Title I, Chapter 26 -"State Gift
Ban Act," Section 1-26-3, to add a Local Ethics
Commission to hear local gift ban complaints instead of
a State Legislative Ethics Commission, and placing on
First Reading Ordinance M-50-99, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES AMENDING DES PLAINES CITY CODE ORDINANCE
M-29-99, TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE," TO AMEND CHAPTER 26
"STATE GIFT BAN ACT," TO ADD A LOCAL ETHICS COMMISSION
TO SECTION 1-26-3, BE TABLED until December 6, 1999.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation that pursuant to the Truth In
Taxation Act of the State of Illinois Compiled Statutes
(1998), the City determines that the 1999 Aggregate Tax
Levy shall be $13,709,919, excluding General Obligation
Bond Debt Service; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-75-99, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
DETERMINE THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF THE 1999 PROPERTY TAX
LEVY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize payment of $14,530/TIF
Project No. 1 Funds, to Guillermo Gonzalez, owner of the
Taqueria Y Restaurant, 694 Lee Street, as the City's
contribution of the rehabilitation of the south and west
facades of the Taqueria Y Restaurant; and further
recommend adoption of Resolution R-76-99, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $14, 530 TO GUILLERMO GONZALEZ,
OWNER OF THE TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANT, 694 LEE STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AS THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION OF THE
REHABILITATION OF THE SOUTH AND WEST FACADES OF THE
TAQUERIA y RESTAURANT. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
2000 KEEP
ILLINOIS
BEAUTIFUL
GRANT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-77-99
PURCHASE OF
LIQ. CALCIUM
CHLORIDE &:
ROCK SALT:
Consent
Agenda
CHANGE ORDER/
OAKTON ST.
WATER TANK
PAINTING:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-8-99
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
CUMBERLAND
ESTATES:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize submission of an
application to Illinois Lieutenant Governor's Office for
matching grant funding through the "Keep Illinois
Beautiful Program" in the amount of $4,900 with the City
matching funds in the amount of $4,900/2000 Budget; funds
to provide information to all Des Plaines households
about curbside collections by the City's chosen waste
hauler and about collections of branches, leaves and
holiday evergreen trees (for recycling) by the City1 s
Public Works Department; Mayor Pro Tern and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary documents; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-77-99, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE
OF ILLINOIS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 1 S OFFICE FOR GRANT
FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH THE "KEEP ILLINOIS BEAUTIFUL
PROGRAM," AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRO TEM TO EXECUTE
SUCH AGREEMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY TO CAUSE SAID
APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept low bid for joint purchase
through Northwest Municipal Conference of Liquid Calcium
Chloride from Sicalco, Ltd., 5240 W. 123rd Place, Alsip,
IL 60803, for the City's requested quantity of 13,200
gallons, delivered and premixed, for a total cost of
$2,976.60, and City Clerk be authorized to execute IDOT
Form BLR 6103 to authorize expenditure of this amount
from MFT Section 99-00000-00 GM; and further accept low
bid for joint purchase through Illinois Department of
Central Management Services of Rock Salt from Cargill
Salt, Inc., 24950 Country Club Blvd., Suite 450, North
Olmsted, OH 44070, for City's requested 4, 544 tons,
delivered, for a total cost of $120,000, and City Clerk
be authorized to execute IDOT Form BLR 6103 to authorize
expenditure of this amount from MFT Sections 99-00000-00
GM ($40,000) and 00-00000-00 GM ($80,000). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Change Order #1 to
contract with Jetco, Ltd., P.O. Box 934, Prospect
Heights, IL 60070, for the Oakton Street Elevated Water
Tank Painting project (approved by the City Council on
May 3, 1999), to perform additional repairs not known
when contract was approved, in the amount of
$12,400/Capital Improvement Fund. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Coping Stone Replacement at City
Hall, 1420 Miner Street, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, December 7, 1999. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Pumping Station Modifications at
the Maple Street Station and at the Central Road Station,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 17, 1999.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
T-8 - 9 9 I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE x I "TRAFFIC I " TO
CREATE A NEW SECTION 19, "CUMBERLAND ESTATES PARKING
RESTRICTION, " OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
T-9-99
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
DULLES &:
WESTGATE:
Consent
Agenda
PRESENTATION:
LAKE POINTE
SENIOR
RESIDENCES/
RAND &:
MINER ST.:
PRESENTATION:
THE RIVIERA/
1050 OAKTON:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
T-9-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
5 I II STOPPING I STANDING AND PARKING I II SECTION 1 7 I II PARKING
PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES, " IN THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSEN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Arredia, Chair
Alderman Arredia introduced Philip Mappa, owner of the
property located at the southwest corner of Rand Road and
Miner Street, who is proposing to build the "Lake Pointe
Senior Residences of Des Plaines" on this site.
Mr. Mappa introduced Mr. Colin Regan, The Regan Group,
who is joining him in this project. Also present was Mr.
Robert B. Hamilton, Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.
Consulting Engineers.
Mr. Mappa stated that there have been several meetings
on this proposed project with the residents of the area;
also with Alderman Beauvais and Director of Economic
Development Klaus.
Mr. Mappa stated that they are proposing a 10-story
"well-elderly" or independent living style of housing
consisting of 560 units for ages 55 and older. There
will also be a limited area for assisted living, but not
a nursing home; a community center, library, dinner area,
beauty shop, etc.
Mr. Mappa stated that he has been a developer in Des
Plaines for over 20 years and is aware of the residents'
concerns regarding density, height, traffic and flooding.
They are going to try to lower the heights and keep as
much green space as possible. There will be a mix of one
(1) and two (2) bedroom units and some studio apartments.
Mr. Mappa stated that he hopes this will become a TIF
area so he will be able to keep the rents at a very
affordable level.
Alderman Arredia thanked Mr. Mappa for this presentation;
this is only the first step in the process, but he wanted
the City Council to see what is being proposed for this
site.
Alderman Arredia introduced Mr. Nick Mitchell, President
and C.E.O. of Mitchell Hospitality Group, Inc., who owns
Grazie Ristorante and Banquets, located at 1050 E. Oakton
Street, and is proposing to build a senior residence,
"The Riviera," on this site.
Mr. Mitchell stated that he has been doing business in
Des Plaines for 19 years; he wants to improve the life
style for seniors; this will be a very exciting project
consisting of a twelve story, 220 residential unit
building for persons 55 years and older with provisions
for Continual Care. There will be one (1) and two (2)
bedroom apartment homes and some studio units.
Mr. Mitchell stated that a firm from Paris designed the
building, which will have a health club, swimming pool,
chapel, shops, a bank, etc. It will be built to exacting
standards of quality and design excellence; all the style
and attention to detail of a fine hotel.
1050 OAKTON
(Cont'd. )
REFERENDUM/
APPOINTED
CITY CLERK:
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Mr. Mitchell stated that there will be a variety of
programs and special services available, i.e. dining
room; housekeeping; social, recreational, educational and
cultural programs; health and wellness service; and
travel and entertainment.
Mr. Mitchell stated that they anticipate approximately
300 new jobs for this project, which they hope to fill
with Des Plaines residents; there will be great tax
benefits for Des Plaines from the real estate and sales
tax generated by "The Riviera."
Mr. Mitchell stated that he realizes that the height of
the building is a major issue; they would like to stay
with the height, but could bring it down 11'; but 149'
is what they would like to have.
Alderman Sayad asked Director of Community Development
D' Onofrio what variations would need to be approved .
Director D'Onofrio stated that there would have to be a
major height variation and he would also have to take a
look at the parking.
Alderman Arredia thanked Mr. Mitchell for this
presentation; this is only the first step in the process,
but he wanted the City Council to see what is being
proposed for this site.
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
City Manager Douthwaite reviewed his memo of November 5,
1999, regarding City Clerk McAllister request that a
referendum be placed on the March 21, 2000 election
ballot to change the position of City Clerk from being
elected to being appointed by the Mayor with the
concurrence of the City Council.
Alderman Brookman stated that she personally believes
that the citizens want to be able to determine who will
serve in this position.
Alderman Beauvais stated that this issue should be on a
referendum.
Alderman Smith stated that the people should be educated
with the pros and cons; he doesn't think this was done
with the term limits referendum.
Ms. Laura Murphy, 53 8 Prairie Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that there is no logical
reason for going forward with this change; what will be
accomplished; an appointed position negates any
accountability; it shuts off the voice of the residents.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that if it doesn't work
out the City Council could put on another referendum; it
could always be changed back.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the citizen's right
to vote should never be jeopardized; an appointment takes
it away from the voters; why should the City Council
grant this special request by the City Clerk; he has come
before the City Council many times with requests for
referendums and have always been turned down; this is
wrong.
Alderman Brookman stated that she understands Mr. Powers'
frustration; she has not received one call to change this
position from an elected to an appointed City Clerk.
CITY CLERK
(Cont'd.)
REFERENDUM/
CASINO GAMING
REVENUE
SHARING:
Tabled on
10/18/99
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Mr. Dick Ahlman, 314 Columbia Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that when the term limits
referendum passed in 1998 it mixed in the City Clerk
position which is full-time and requires a highly skilled
person; the City has been very lucky with the people who
have served in this position; we should have a referendum
so at least the people will have a choice.
Alderman Brookman stated that perhaps the term limits
should be addressed for this position.
Mr. Ahlman stated that he is concerned that someone who
is not qualified could be elected.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that a referendum be placed on the
March 21, 2000 General Primary Ballot asking the question
"Shall the manner of selecting the City Clerk of the City
of Des Plaines be changed from election by the voters to
appointment by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City
Council effective with the expiration of the City Clerk's
term in April 2001?;" and Resolution R-78-99 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council that this matter be tabled indefinitely
until there is more information.
Alderman Smith asked where and from whom are we going to
get this information.
Following further discussion, moved by Brookman, seconded
by Becker, to call for the question. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Smith and Christiansen voted no.
Alderman Elstner's motion was declared failed. Aldermen
Elstner and Brookman voted yes.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the
City Council that the matter of a referendum to determine
if the position of City Clerk should be changed to
appointed from elected be TABLED until January 3, 2000.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of November 4,
1999, stating that on August 9, 1999, the City Council
voted to support Calumet City's efforts to obtain a
gambling license, to participate in gambling revenue
sharing, and submit the issue to a future referendum.
On October 18, 1999, the City Council tabled Resolution
R-67-99 with instructions to change the language to
include the wider question of participating in any
revenue sharing agreement. Mr. Wiltse stated that this
language was put into a draft resolution which the City
Council has before them for consideration this evening.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council that a referendum be placed on the March 21,
2000 General Primary Ballot asking the question "Shall
the City participate in any revenue sharing agreement to
accept money from any casino located outside of Des
Plaines?;" and Resolution R-67-99 -AS AMENDED be adopted
as the appropriate time this evening.
Alderman Smith stated that he doesn't think the City
should be endorsing any casino revenue.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this issue has turned
out to be a big fiasco; on May 3rd you all agreed to
oppose the expansion of gambling.
Alderman Becker's motion was declared carried.
Smith voted no.
Alderman
12/20/99 AMENDMENT
ADD:
"Alderman Sayad asked the City Manager if the City Clerk is
appointed, does he or she have to live in Des Plaines. The
City Manager answered no.
Alderman Sayad asked if the City Clerk is appointed, would they
automatically get raises like our Department Heads. The City
Manager answered that the City Clerk would be treated like all
current Department Heads, yes, they would.
The City Manager stated that if appointed, the City Clerk's
salary would automatically be adjusted according to the
industry.
Alderman Sayad stated that he feels that if appointed, the
Mayor can dismiss the City Clerk at any time, where currently
they would have a four year term which would bring stability to
the position and accountable only to the residents.
Alderman Sayad said that he received calls from his residents
stating to leave the process for our City Clerk alone, nothing
is broken.
Alderman Beauvais asked City Clerk Donna McAllister is she wants
to say anything about the referendum request, she replied no."
RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENT/
DEPT. HEADS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
AMENDMENT/
PROPOSED
5-YEAR CIP
PROGRAM:
REFERENDUM/
APPOINTED
CITY CLERK:
REFERENDUM/
CASINO GAMING
REVENUE
SHARING:
Resolution
R-67-99
AS AMENDED
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council that the proposed residency requirement for
department heads be TABLED until December 20, 1999.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
FINANCE &: ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Brookman, Vice Chair
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of November 15, 1999 -Warrant Register in the amount of
$4,515,118.20; and further recommend that Resolution R-
79-99 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSEN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED
THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole held
November 4, 1999, to amend the Proposed 5-Year Capital
Improvement Program to move the reconstruction of First
Avenue, from Prairie Avenue to North Avenue, to Year 2oo1
(from Year 2000); and move reconstruction of Fourth
Avenue, from North Avenue to Thacker/Dempster Street, to
Year 2000 (from Year 2001) .
Alderman Beauvais asked if the City Council would
consider just adding Fourth Avenue to the CIP and not
swapping with First Avenue.
City Engineer Oakley said that would cost an additional
$1 million.
Alderman Elstner stated that he would not be in favor of
doing that.
Alderman Arredia stated that he is having second thoughts
about swapping streets; we should follow the CIP; he
would not be in favor of adding Fourth Avenue to the CIP.
Alderman Elstner stated that this decision should be left
up to the alderman of that ward.
Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the matter
of a referendum to determine if the position of City
Clerk should be changed to appointed from elected be
TABLED until January 3, 2000. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Smith voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that a
referendum be placed on the March 21, 2 O O O General
Primary Ballot asking the question "Shall the City
participate in any revenue sharing agreement to accept
money from any casino located outside of Des Plaines?;"
and adopt Resolution R-67-99, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR
AND REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF AN ADVISORY QUESTION OF
PUBLIC POLICY TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
CASINO GAMING
(Cant' d.)
RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENT/
DEPT. HEADS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-79-99
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
JOINT RESOL.
WITH PARK
RIDGE RE
O'HARE:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
N.W. MUNICIP.
CREDIT UNION:
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COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AT THE GENERAL PRIMARY SCHEDULED
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2000. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Arredia
NAYS: 1-Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
proposed residency requirement for department heads be
TABLED until December 2 O, 1999. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Smith voted no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-79-99, 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:
$4,515,118.20. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
City Clerk McAllister announced that bids will be
advertised for Janitorial Contract for Des Plaines
Transit Center, 1501 Miner Street, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Friday, December 3, 1999.
At the request of the aldermen, Mayor Pro Tern
Christiansen referred the discussion on the proposed
joint resolution with the City of Park Ridge regarding
the development of a Consolidated Master Plan for O'Hare
Airport to the next meeting on December 6, 1999, under
Unfinished Business.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to go
Executive Session to discuss pending litigation.
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 11:15 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 11:30 p.m.
into
Upon
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Arredia.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that the Staff
be authorized to settle the dispute with the Northwest
Municipal Federal Credit Union as directed. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Arredia
ABSENT: 1-Elstner
Motion declared carried.
PENDING
LITIGATION
MARY AUER
V. CITY:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
consensus of the aldermen taken by telephone by the City
Attorney to authorize a settlement of $17,500 in the Mary
Auer v. City law suit. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Elstner
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS d---(
1999