09-05-19951 3 7.
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,
SEPTEMBER 5, 1995
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Ted
Sherwood at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Tuesday, September 5, 1995.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Chiropolos,
Arredia. Aldermen Beauvais and Curley were absent.
Alderman Curley arrived at 7:03 p.m.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Douthwaite,
Economic Development Director Klaus, Director of Finance & Administration
Peters, Police Captain Meese, Fire Chief Farinella, Public Works Director
Shirley, City Engineer Oakley, Community Development Director D'Onofrio,
Emergency Communications Director Ornberg, Human Resources and Services
Department Director Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, that Items 3, 3a,
4 and 4a be removed from the Consent Agenda and ref erred
to the Legal & Licensing Committee for review and report.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Elstner requested that Item 1 be removed from
the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 3, 3a, 4 and 4a.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and
requests are approved; Ordinances M-46-95 and M-4 7-95 are
adopted; and Ordinances M-50-95, M-51-95 and M-52-95 are
placed on First Reading.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
August 21, 1995. Corrections:
Page Three, fourth heading, third paragraph, seventh line
-delete the word "are" and insert "will be;"
Page Four, first heading, second paragraph, fourth line,
change "womanized" to "wolmanized;"
Page Six, second heading, first paragraph, seventh line,
change "are" to "will be;"
third heading, first paragraph, second line, add after
word repair "of only those areas that are damaged;"
fourth line, change "womanized" to "wolmanized;" sixth
line, add after word wall "that Director of Public Works
be authorized to hire consultant to develope
specifications at a cost not to exceed $5,000 and;"
Page Seven, second heading, first 1 ine should read "Moved
by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason."
Following corrections, motion declared carried.
MINUTES/
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
consent
Agenda
CLARIFY
POWERS OF
CITY
MANAGER:
Ordinance
M-48-95
PENALTY
PROVISION/
NUISANCE
VIOLATIONS:
Ordinance
M-49-95
HUMAN SVS.
ADVISORY
COMMISSION:
consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-50-95
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1841 ASH:
consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-51-95
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
751
WATERFORD:
consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-52-95
SALES
TRAILER/
180 E.
THACKER:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held
August 21, 1995. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Referred to the Legal & Licensing Committee
Referred to the Legal & Licensing Committee
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Section 2-25-5(A) of
Chapter 25 "Human Services Advisory Commission" of the
city Code to indicate that all meetings of the Commission
be held quarterly instead of monthly; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-50-95,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-25-5(A) OF CHAPTER 25
"HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION," TITLE II, OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO PROVIDE FOR ALL COMMISSION
MEETINGS TO BE HELD QUARTERLY, AND FURTHER AMENDING
SECTION 2-25-5 TO ADD THERETO A NEW SUBSECTION 2-25-5(C)
"SPECIAL MEETINGS." Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
installation of a sprinkler system in parkway adjacent
to property located at 1841 Ash Street contingent upon
submission to the City of as-built drawing showing
location of the sprinkler system components; Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary license
agreement; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-51-95, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MARY
CLEMENTE, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 1841 S. ASH
STREET, DES PLAINES, IL. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
installation of a sprinkler system in parkway adjacent
to property located at 751 Waterford Drive contingent
upon submission to the City of as-built drawing showing
location of the sprinkler system components; Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary license
agreement; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-52-95, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JEFF
HOPMEYER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 751 WATERFORD AND
ADJACENT CARLOW DRIVE, DES PLAINES, IL. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit the
opening of a sales trailer on property located at 180 Ee
Thacker Street prior to approval of the subdivision by
the Des Plaines Plan Commission contingent upon Citadel
Homes informing potential buyers in writing that the
180 Eo
THACKER
(Cont'd.)
BID AWARD/
1/2 TON
TRUCKS:
consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
3/4 TON
TRUCKS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
ONE TON
TRUCK:
consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-46-95
ELIMINATE
POSITION OF
DETECo DIV.
COMMANDER:
consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-47-95
DELETE DETEC.
DIVo COMM./
SALARY SCH.:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
49 E.
THACKER:
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subdivision has not as yet been approved by the City.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for two (2) New 1996
1/2 Ton Four-Wheel Drive Pickup Trucks with Optional
Mounted Plows to the lowest bidder, Bob Fish GMC, 5566
Hwy. P, West Bend, WI 53095, for the total bid amount of
$43,958 ($38,800 Budgeted Funds, $5,158 from C.E.R.F.).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for two (2) New 1996
3/4 Ton Four-Wheel Drive Pickup Trucks with Mounted Plows
to the lowest bidder, Bob Fish GMC, 5566 Hwy. P, West
Bend, WI 53095, for the total bid amount of $45, 514
($44,000 Budgeted Funds, $1,514 from C.E.R.F.). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agendao
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for one (1) New 1996
One Ton Heavy Duty Four-Wheel Drive Dump Truck with Front
Mounted Snowplow and Tailgate Mounted Salt Spreader to
the lowest bidder, Chicago Truck Center, 1015 W. Pershing
Road, Chicago, IL 60609, for the total bid amount of
$31,309 ($28,500 Budgeted Funds, $2,809 from C.E.R.F.).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to consider
Mayoral appointment of Amador Velez to the DES PLAINES
ELECTRICAL COMMISSION (replacing Steve Snelson) (final
action under Consent Agenda on September 18, 1995).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Ordinance M-46-95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1
"POLICE DEPARTMENT," OF TITLE III OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO REPEAL SECTION 3-1-5 "DETECTIVE DIVISION
COMMANDER" IN ITS ENTIRETY. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Ordinance M-47-95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE II-A,
"POLICE GROUP" EFFECTIVE FROM MAY 1, 1994 TO APRIL 30,
1995, OF SECTION 1-15-4 OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN, TO DELETE THEREFROM THE JOB
CLASSIFICATION OF "DETECTIVE DIVISION COMMANDER." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the city council was now
resolved into a committee of the Whole.
BUILDING CODE Alderman Arredia, Chair
Petitioner Seyed Rahman addressed the City Council
reqesting that the City Council approve a variation to
permit a 20' x 18' parking pad adjacent to a 10' wide
driveway constructed earlier this summer without a
permit. The petitioner claims the contractor was suppose
49 E.
THACKER
(Cont'd.)
FINAL PLAT
APPROVAL/
MEADOWLAKE
I I RESUBDIV. :
JURISDIC-
TIONAL
TRANSFER/
APPLE CREEK
LANE:
1 40.
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PAGE FOUR
to have obtained a permit; when it was discovered he had
not, a stop work order was issued. The contractor at a
later date finished reconstruction of the driveway and
installation of the parking pad.
Mr. Bob Ramcke, 37 E. Thacker Street, addressed the City
Council in support of this variation.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to recommend to
the City Council to grant request for variation to permit
20 1 x 18' parking pad adjacent to a 10' wide driveway
constructed earlier this summer without a permit on
property located at 49 E. Thacker Street; and further
recommend that the contractor be fined $500 for
constructing the parking pad without a permit and in
violation of the stop work order. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Christiansen and Elstner voted no.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Sarlo, Chair
Mr. Kerry Levin and Project Architect Paul Lachcik of
Levin Associates, addressed the City Council and reviewed
the proposed 3-lot development and the requested
variations to permit 100' lot depths instead of the
required 125' lot depths.
Ms. Pam Warford, 2530 Church Street, addressed the City
Council in opposition to this request; why is it
necessary to have three lots, why not just two; homes
should be built with attached garages, not detached;
there is too much building here and not enough
information on where the water will drain.
Mrs. Elizabeth Trembath, 283 Good Court, addressed the
City Council stating that she lives in a home built by
Mr. Levin and is very satisfied; development good for the
neighborhood.
Ms. Barbara McAllister, 4 7 5 Trailside Lane, addressed the
City Council in opposition to this request; is concerned
about flooding; there should be some kind of plan before
building is done, like a comprehensive plan.
Mr. John Hennessy, 950 Apple Creek Lane, addressed the
City Council asking who would control the water flow in
the retention areas; would there be timely draining of
the water.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to grant request for variations from the Subdivision
Regulations to permit 100' lot depths for Lots 1, 2, and
3 instead of required 125' lot depths; approve final plat
for Meadowlake II Resubdivision located at northeast
corner of Church Street and Good Avenue; and Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute same o Motion
declared carried.
ENGINEERING -Alderman Chiropolos, Chair
Mr. Cal Elliott, 1003 Apple Creek Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that the nine residents on Apple
Creek Lane are requesting the City's assistance in
repairing their street, it does not have to be a full
reconstruction. It was explained to the residents that
Apple Creek Lane is a private road not owned by the City.
Before the city could accept the jurisdictional transfer,
the residents would have to obtain ownership of the road
and improve the road to City standards. The improvements
could be designed and constructed by the City and paid
~
APPLE CREEK
(Cont'd.)
FINAL PAY./
WOLF-TOUHY
IMPROVEMENTS:
1996 STREET-
SCAPE IMPRV./
DESIGN ENGRG.
SERVICES:
AUTH. TO BID/
CITY HALL
REMODELING:
FACILITATOR/
GOAL-SETTING:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
49 E. ~.
THACKER: 'It ~e~
1 4 1 •
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PAGE FIVE
by the residents through a special assessment or special
service area. Following discussion, it was agreed that
the City Engineer would obtain exactly what costs would
be involved for the residents. Committee Chairman
Chiropolos stated that this matter would be held in
committee for further review and report.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve final payment to Illinois Department of
Transportation (!DOT) for Wolf Road-Touhy Avenue
Improvements Project in the amount of $155,149.45 which
includes $24,061.34 in excess of the !DOT estimate and
City's appropriation for this project; source of funding
is the General Improvement Fund. Motion declared
carriede Alderman Christiansen voted no.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
accept proposal from Peter F. Olesen and Associates,
Inc., 500 W. Central Road, Suite 205, Mt. Prospect, IL
60056, to perform design engineering services for 1996
Streetscape Improvements, at a not-to-exceed fee of
$16,550/Downtown Tax Increment Finance Funds. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for
remodeling of 3rd, 5th and 6th floors of City Hall,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5 11 19950
Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to accept proposal from Denniston Consulting Group, 805
Biltmore Court, Naperville, IL 60563, to facilitate a
City Council goal-setting session, at a fixed cost of
$1,650.
Alderman Curley suggested that other entities be involved
in this session, i.e. Oakton Community College, school
districts, park districts.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council in opposition to this suggestion; each taxing
body has its own definite goals; City has definite goals
such as infrastructure and redevelopmento
Motion declared carried. A tentative date of October 14,
1995 was set for this goal-setting session.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of September 5, 1995 Warrant Register in the
amount of $1,799,538.62; and Resolution R-53-95 be
adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
city council back in session.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
for variation to permit 20' x 18' parking pad adjacent
to a 10' wide driveway constructed earlier this summer
*THIS MOTION RECONSIDERED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1995
49 E.
THACKER
(Cont'd.)
FINAL PLAT
APPROVAL/
MEADOWLAKE
II RESUBDIV.:
FINAL PAY./
WOLF-TOUHY
IMPROVEMENTS:
1996 STREET-
SCAPE IMPRV./
DESIGN ENGRG.
SERVICES:
AUTH. TO BID/
CITY HALL
REMODELING:
FACILITATOR/
GOAL-SETTING:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-53-95
142.
9/5/95
PAGE SIX
without a permit on property located at 49 E. Thacker
street; and the contractor be fined $500 for constructing
the parking pad without a permit and in violation of the
stop work order. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Higgason, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Elstner, Curley
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
for variations from the Subdivision Regulations to permit
100 1 lot depths for Lots 1, 2, and 3 instead of required
125 1 lot depths; approve final plat for Meadowlake II
Resubdi vision located at northeast corner of Church
Street and Good Avenue; and Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve final
payment to Illinois Department of Transportation (!DOT)
for Wolf Road-Touhy Avenue Improvements Project in the
amount of $155, 149. 45 which includes $24, 061. 34 in excess
of the IDOT estimate and City's appropriation for this
project; source of funding is the General Improvement
Fund. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: !-Christiansen
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Curley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
proposal from Peter F. Olesen and Associates, Inc., 500
W. Central Road, Suite 205, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, to
perform design engineering services for 1996 Streetscape
Improvements, at a not-to-exceed fee of $16,550/Downtown
Tax Increment Finance Funds. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Curley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City Clerk
be authorized to advertise for bids for remodeling of
3rd, 5th and 6th floors of City Hall, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Thursday, October 5, 1995. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
proposal from Denniston Consulting Group, 805 Biltmore
Court, Naperville, IL 60563, to facilitate a City Council
goal-setting session, at a fixed cost of $1,650. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-53-95, 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:
$1,799,538.62 Upon roll call, the vote was:
* THIS MOTION RECONSIDERED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1995
RESOLUTION
R-53-95
(Cont 1 do)
PETITIONS/
SHERMAN PL.
& RIVER RD.:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Sherwood referred citizen petitions received by the
City Clerk's Office requesting that construction work be
completed at the northeast corner of Sherman Place and
Des Plaines/River Road by Lamp Construction, to the Staff
for review and reporto
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Curley, to go into
Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining and
pending litigation -discipline of employeee Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Curley ,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Council recessed at 10:20 p.m.
Council reconvened at 11:50 p.mo
Roll call indicated the
Christiansen , Higgason,
Arrediao
following aldermen present:
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos,
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:53 p.m o
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Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK
Ted Sherwood, MAYOR