08-21-2000077
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS I DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER I MONDAY I
AUGUST 21, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Acting Mayor
Anthony W. Arredia at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, August 21, 2000.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Petersen.
Also present were: Assistant City Manager-EDC Schneider, Assistant to
the City Manager Bajor, Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief Ryan,
Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Public Works Killian, Director of
Engineering Oakley, Director of Community Development D'Onofrio, Director
of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Director of Emergency
Communications Ornberg, Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Coordinator Rosinia,
Community Development Coordinator Broder, Assistant City Attorney Bartel
and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITIONS:
PRESENTATION:
The opening prayer was given by Reverend James
Hargelroad, First Presbyterian Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia presented a plaque of appreciation
to Mr. Frank Borg, Hyatt Corporation, Rosemont, IL, for
their donation of 20 computers to the Des Plaines
Community Senior Center, and expressed the City's deep
appreciation for their generous contribution.
Acting Mayor Arredia presented a plaque of appreciation
to Mr. Chuck Staes, Sysco Food Service, 2 5 o Wieboldt
Drive, for their donation of 20 pallets of food to the
Des Plaines Self-Help Closet & Food Pantry and other
items, i.e. baby chairs, cups, spoons, and expressed the
City's deep appreciation for their generous contribution.
Acting Mayor Arredia presented a certificate of
appreciation to 3-year old Victoria Pratt for saving her
2-year old friend's life from drowning by alerting her
mother that she was in a pool without wearing any
floaties; 2-year old Jessica Miller was also introduced
to the City Council.
Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Lauren Wobig from the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Water
Resources, who gave a brief update on how they are
working with many different agencies to bring flood
control into Des Plaines; they are looking for additional
storage in the watershed at various sites, i.e. Lutheran
General Hospital Pond, Lake Mary Anne, Dude Ranch Lake;
several projects will begin this summer and going into
2002, i.e. Farmer's-Prairie Restoration, Rand Park Phase
I, II, III.
Cook County Commissioner Herb Schumann addressed the City
Council stating that there are three (3) flood projects
scheduled for Cook County: Rand Park Levy, levy along
River Road in Mt. Prospect and Prospect Heights, and Big
Bend Lake, which is the biggest and most complex project;
it is scheduled for design in 2002; it will take a lot
of cooperation; it will not be easy.
Acting Mayor Arredia acknowledged the presence in the
audience of State Representative Rosemary Mulligan,
Village President Skip Farley of Mt. Prospect, Maine ~
PRESENTATION
(Cont'd.)
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
DRIVEWAY
APRON
REIMBURSE./
1036
SEYMOUR:
BIDS/
GARLAND PLACE
CUL-DE-SAC:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Township Supervisor Mark Thompson, and thanked them for
their efforts on these projects.
Mr. John Sirles, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, addressed
the City Council stating that he would like to emphasize
that there is a lot of work yet to go from the sponsors
and from the Army Corps too; we need everyone to be very
involved.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 83S Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that during the recent "book move" to the
new Library, there was a 21-gun salute; why?; veterans
were perturbed; why did they move the books back to the
old Library?; it was a farce to have these people move
the books and then move them back; police time was used;
traffic was delayed; it was very inefficient.
Alderman Christiansen stated that the 21-gun salute was
done by the Des Plaines Lions Club just for the "book
move" as part of a special ceremony for all those who had
died in the war.
Ms. Diane Peters, 1713 Van Buren Avenue, addressed the
City Council asking whether the City thought of putting
standard information on the web site; maybe information
from the newsletter; people would find it very valuable.
Alderman Petersen requested reimbursement for a homeowner
in her Ward that put in a new driveway apron at a cost
of $S,600 and then the City put in a new street.
Moved by Petersen, seconded by Sayad, that homeowner at
1036 Seymour Avenue be reimbursed for 10% of the cost of
a new driveway apron ($S, 600) in the amount of $S60,
because the street was reconstructed shortly after this
work was done.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to adopt a substitute
motion that Staff be authorized to investigate this
matter and report back to the City Council. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to reject all
bids received on June 1, 2000, for Garland Place Cul-De-
Sac (part of the Year 2000 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement
Program) and this project be rebid later this year.
Motion declared carried. (This matter was scheduled to
be discussed under Committee of the Whole later in the
meeting.)
Alderman Brookman requested that Items 2, S, Sa, 6, and
6a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Petersen
requested that Items 4 and 4a be removed; and Alderman
Christiansen requested that Item lS (new item) be
removed.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 2, 4, 4a, s, Sa, 6, 6a
and lS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; and Ordinances M-37-00 and M-38-00 were
adopted.
MINUTES/
7/24/00
COMMITTEE:
Consent
Agenda
MINUTES/
8/7/00:
MINUTES/
EXEC. SESS.
8/7/00:
Consent
Agenda
CONSOLIDATED
CDBG PLAN/
2000-2004 &:
ANNUAL
BUDGET:
Resolution
R-57-00
AGREEMENT/
HOPE NOW &:
P.A.D.S.
HOMELESS
DAY
SHELTER:
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the Committee of the Whole
held July 24, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE until
September 5, 2000, the minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Council held August 7, 2000. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held August
7, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Petersen stated that she has a problem with CDBG
funds being used for Section VIII housing and group
homes, because of problems she has in her Ward with a
group home.
Alderman Sayad stated that he also has some problems with
groups homes in his Ward; there should be a better
procedure.
Alderman Becker stated that it seems to him that there
are two (2) separate issues here; the Village of
Mundelein recently passed an ordinance regarding group
homes and repeating problems; he will get a copy of the
ordinance send it to Police Chief Ryan and City Attorney
Wiltse.
Alderman Petersen stated her concern that if the City
takes this money, HUD will tells us how it can be
utilized.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio and Community
Development Coordinator Broder stated that the City
Council approves a budget on what programs and agencies
are funded; the placement of group homes from the City's
perspective is only controlled by the Zoning Ordinance
as related to location; the City has no jurisdiction in
the operation of group homes.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve the City's Consolidated Plan
for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
years 2000-2004 (replaces previous 1995-1999 Plan
approved by the City Council in August, 1995); authorize
Acting Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Housing and
Community Development Action Plan for (CDBG) Program Year
2000 Budget (October 1, 2000 -September 30, 2001), for
a total amount of $311,000; as presented at a Public
Hearing held August 3, 2000; submit all to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) before
the end of August, 2000; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-57-00, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES 2000-2004 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman questioned whether there was a plan how
to get these people to the day shelter and back; if not,
can they go to the P.A.D.S. location in the Village of
Palatine.
Community Development Specialist Broder stated that the
agreement specifies that they will provide transportation
SHELTER
Resolution
R-58-00
(Cont'd.)
INTERGOVER.
AGREEMENT/
PRAIRIE &:
FARMERS
CREEKS:
Resolution
R-59-00
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service that will go around to the various P.A.D.S.
sites.
Alderman Brookman questioned whether this was a one-time
expense. Specialist Broder said yes, the total cost
(approximately one-half million) will be paid by HUD ,
Cook County, Village of Arlington Heights and the Village
of Mt. Prospect; once they have the building HOPE NOW and
P.A.D.S. will be responsible for it.
Alderman Petersen stated that this project also involves
CDBG funds so she will be voting no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute agreement with HOPE NOW, Inc., 31
E. Golf Terrace, Arlington Heights, IL 60056, and
Northwest Suburban Public Action to Deliver Shelter
(P.A. D.S.) , for the acquisition cost for a building
located at 1140 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067 ,
to serve as a day shelter for the homeless, at a cost to
the City of $35,000/CDBG Funds, contingent upon receipt
of the sale contract, confirmation of other funding
sources and amounts, and a letter of approval from the
Village of Palatine; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-58-00, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
HOPE NOW, INC. AND NORTHWEST SUBURBAN PUBLIC ACTION TO
DELIVER SHELTER FOR THE PROVISION BY THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES OF UP TO $35,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION OF
REAL PROPERTY. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman stated that public recognition should
be given to State Representative Rosemary Mulligan and
deceased State Senator Marty Butler for their tireless
efforts for flood relief in this area; especially this
project.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Intergovernmental Cooperation
Agreement with Illinois Department of Natural Resources
to accept $700,000 from the State of Illinois through the
build Illinois Fund for construction of the Rand Park
Flood Control Project and rehabilitation of Prairie and
Farmers Creeks; also accept $500,000 from the State of
Illinois General Fund for the maintenance and restoration
of certain areas of Prairie and Farmers Creeks; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-59-00, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS/DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE CITY'S ACCEPTANCE OF BUILD
ILLINOIS FUNDS FOR THE RAND PARK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT
AND THE REHABILITATION OF PRAIRIE CREEK AND FARMERS CREEK
AND RESTORATION OF AREAS OF PRAIRIE CREEK AND FARMERS
CREEK. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
BALLARD &:
COLUMBIA
LIFT STA.:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
510 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
518 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
REAPPOINT-
MENTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-37-00
LIC. AGREE./
185
STRATFORD:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-38-00
LIC. AGREE./
71
INNER CIRCLE:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize extension to contract with
Baxter & Woodman, 8678 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake, IL
60012 (approved on February 7, 2000, to provide design
services for the Ballard Road and Columbia Avenue Lift
Station Replacements), to perform additional work
including final payment request, final quantity and
construction record drawings for City files, at a cost
not-to-exceed $2, 500/Year 2000 CIP. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 5.92' x 25.17' parking pad next to
existing driveway in the front yard of property located
at 510 S. Mt. Prospect Road. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of an 11. 92' x 25' parking pad next to
existing driveway in the front yard of property located
at 518 S. Mt. Prospect Road. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids to Furnish and Deliver Sodium Chloride,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2000.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Installation of Roof at Fire Station #2,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2000.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve Mayoral
reappointments as follows:
LIBRARY BOARD
Susan Burrows, term to expire June 30, 2003
William Grice, term to expire June 30, 2003
Rhys Read, term to expire June 30, 2003
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL
Maggie O'Donnell-Ancona, term to expire June 1, 2003
Donna Holtz, term to expire June 1, 2003
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION
William Muehlenbeck, term to expire August 31, 2001
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Sharon Smith, term to expire August 30, 2004
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-37-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BRICK PAVING OF A
DRIVEWAY APPROACH IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH OWNER
DANIEL W. WILSON, 185 STRATFORD ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-38-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JOSEPH NASCA,
PROPERTY OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT
OF 71 INNER CIRCLE DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
CONSTRUCTION
ENG. SVS./
WEBSTER LANE
SIDEWALK &:
DRAINAGE:
REPORT/
MAINTENANCE
OF LATERAL
SEWERS:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Peter F.
Olesen and Associates, Inc., 500 W. Central Road, Suite
205, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, to perform construction
engineering services for the Webster Lane Sidewalk and
Drainage Improvements, in the amount of
$34,142.16/General Improvement Fund.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he will be voting no
for the same reasons he has expressed at other meetings
on this matter.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Petersen
NAYS: 2-Christiansen, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ENGINEERING Alderman Elstner, Chair
Director of Engineering Oakley reviewed his memo of July
28, 2000, which outlined the two (2) options being
presented by the Staff for the maintenance of sewer
laterals throughout the City; Option 1 proposes that the
work be done by the Public Works Department; Option 2
proposes that the work be contracted by the City with a
pre-approved plumber. Director Oakley stated that the
Staff is recommending Option 2; the Public Works
Department does not have the Staff to do the work; a
sewer user fee is being recommended at an additional cost
of 9 cents.
Alderman Elstner asked what the effective date would be
for this program. Director Oakley stated that the
program would begin as soon as an ordinance is passed as
to the funding of the program; no retroactive date was
recommended by the Staff.
Alderman Beauvais asked about multi-family homes,
privately-owned streets, mobile parks and townhomes.
Director Oakley stated that just single-family homes were
considered for this program.
Alderman Beauvais stated that it would be difficult for
her to support this program as it doesn't include all the
residents; they would be charged for something they would
never see the benefits from.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he agrees with Alderman
Beauvais; we should include multi-family homes; the
Village of Schaumburg has a reimbursement policy with
strict restrictions; have we looked at that? Director
Oakley stated that they did and some of their guidelines
were included in this proposal.
Alderman Sayad stated that he agrees with Aldermen
Beauvais and Christiansen; and hopefully after two (2)
or three (3) years we should see a decrease because of
the maintenance program; we can go out and observe where
potential problems are occurring and correct them ahead
of time; as the program goes on maybe the tax can be
rescinded; this problem should have been corrected years
ago; it is our obligation; we put the roads in; the
citizens are not responsible for that; in time the costs
will decrease because of this maintenance program; he ~
SEWERS
(Cont'd.)
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agrees that Option 2 is the way to go; if after two (2)
or (3) years the program is manageable, we can cut off
the contractor and do the work in-house.
Alderman Brookman questioned how this program would work
after-hours and on the weekends. Director Oakley stated
the City has crews that respond to emergencies.
Alderman Brookman stated that she agrees with Staff
recommendation of Option 2; she complimented both
Director Oakley and Director of Public Works Killian for
presenting this responsible and sound approach to the
sewer lateral maintenance.
Alderman Becker stated that he would also like to commend
Director Oakley for this report; does it include
duplexes. Director of Community Development D'Onofrio
said yes, but not condo buildings. Alderman Becker
stated that he will be supporting Option 2, but he would
like to see what can be done for the condos.
Alderman Smith stated that he agrees with Alderman Sayad;
if too much money is collected for the work to be done,
we should adjust the amount or use the balance for
specific repairs.
Alderman Petersen asked how this program would impact
residents of Waycinden Park who have Citizens Utility.
Director Oakley stated that Citizens Utility has a
similar program.
A resident at 1116 W. Grant Drive addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that he recently got a permit and
replaced his sewer; the City should consider making this
program retroactive.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole thanking the City Council and the
Staff on behalf of all the people in Des Plaines for this
solution to a problem that has affected the City for many
years.
Alderman Christiansen stated that maybe this program
should be for 12 months to see how costly it will be; 9
cents may be enough or too much. Director of Finance
Egeberg stated that there may be some bond funds that
could fund this program for six (6) or twelve months.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he would like to see
the program retroactive on a percentage basis. Director
Oakley stated that the Staff is concerned about making
it retroactive since they did not see whether the work
was necessary.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council to approve Option 2 for the maintenance of
sanitary sewer laterals for residential properties
throughout the City as described in Director of
Engineering Oakley's memo of July 28, 2000, for six (6)
to 12 months with funding from existing storm sewer user
fees; City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance; and Staff be authorized to prepare a report
for the September 18, 2000 City Council meeting regarding
repair records including costs for multi-family
dwellings. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
YEAR 2000
HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS:
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PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Smith, Chair
Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Coordinator Rosinia reviewed
Director of Public Works Killian's memo of August 9,
2000, which presents two (2) options for holiday
decorations and a request for additional funding.
Alderman Beauvais asked if this couldn't wait for the
budget hearings. Coordinator Rosinia stated that at the
1999 budget hearings, they were told to make a fall 2000
request if the cost exceeded $30,000.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is not comfortable
paying $6,200 for a decorated tree; we need more
information; she cannot vote for this.
Alderman Becker stated that he has a problem spending
this much money for a tree; how long would the carriage
rides last. Coordinator Rosinia stated that they would
go on all evening; the two (2) carriages hold 20 people
each.
Alderman Brookman asked where the tree would be located.
Coordinator Rosinia stated in front of the Library.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that he thought the Library
was going to help the City with the purchase of the tree;
share the cost or have a tree of their own. Coordinator
Rosinia stated that they will have a tree on the inside
of the Library and outline the building with lights.
Alderman Becker stated that we could purchase ten (10)
trees or so from the Des Plaines Optimist Club through
their Christmas tree program and then have school
children decorate them.
Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he thinks $6,000 for
a tree is a lot of money; he thinks the suggestion of
getting children to participate is good and purchasing
the trees from the Optimist Club is good; he is a little
concerned about the lack of participation from the
Chamber of Commerce; he wants to see some more activity
from them.
Alderman Becker stated that he would be happy to contact
the Optimist Club for cost of the trees, and contact the
schools to see how many would be interested in
participating in decorating these trees.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council that Staff be authorized to provide a cost
justification for the Year 2000 Holiday Decorations and
review the options that were presented this evening.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Petersen, to adopt a
substitute motion and recommend to the City Council to
approve Option 1 for Year 2000 Holiday Decorations as
outlined in Director of Public Works Killian's memo of
August 9, 2000, minus the live 20' decorated tree in the
amount of $6,250, for a revised total of $39,088.50/
Budgeted Funds and Contingency Funds; and Alderman Becker
to contact the Des Plaines Optimist Club regarding
purchase of Christmas trees to be placed in front of the
Library, and contact the schools regarding the children
decorating these trees.
Alderman Elstner stated that Alderman Brookman should
receive the information she is requesting, but that
should not stop this from going forward this evening; he
would like to go with Alderman Becker to the schools.
DECORATIONS
(Cont'd.)
RECESS:
SALARY OF
ELECTED
OFFICIALS:
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Alderman Petersen stated that we should trust our Staff;
they will come up with a wonderful program.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Coordinator Rosinia stated that she would send the
requested cost figures to the aldermen.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, that there be a
five (5) minute recess. Motion declared carried.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:10 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Alderman Brookman stated that there is no request for a
pay increase for the mayor or aldermen.
Alderman Brookman reviewed the packet of information
received from City Clerk McAllister, which stated that
the salaries of those officials who will be elected in
April of 2001, must be fixed 180 days before the
officials assume office; description of the City Clerk's
duties; our ordinances; pay survey of what other City
Clerks are being paid.
Alderman Brookman stated it is her understanding from the
information provided, that the City Clerk is proposing
that the salary be increased from the current base level
of $43,070 to $51,153 with an additional 3.5% incr~ase
for each of the next four years, which would bring the
salary over $60,000 at the end of the term.
Alderman Sayad stated that this is a part-time position,
just like the mayor and aldermen; there are no hours in
her job description nor in her proposed recodification
of the City Code; this would amount to a 18.8% increase
plus 3.5% for each year or an increase of 22.8% (see
Council file for the cost analysis) .
Alderman Sayad stated that if you add up what the mayor
receives and what the aldermen receive, it does not add
up to what the City Clerk makes; if something like this
is passed, he may run for City Clerk himself; she has an
office; how is this justified; how can we give her a 41%
increase.
Alderman Smith stated that it has been four (4) years
since her salary was increased, so this is not really an
increase for one (1) year; he doesn't think the
percentage increase being requested is out-of-line; it
is for a yearly cost-of-living just like other employees;
he doesn't think this is a part-time position; he doesn't
think the increase that was suggested is unreasonable.
Alderman Becker stated that he agrees to a point with
Alderman Smith that the City Clerk does not do a part-
time job; she does a full-time job, but she is an elected
official and we could have a new City Clerk at the next
election; the ordinance does not say that the City Clerk
is full time; we need to look at the ordinance.
Alderman Petersen stated that she does not see the
position as part-time; the City Clerk is here at the
SALARY
(Cont'd.)
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meetings to all hours; she sees nothing wrong in giving
the City Clerk an increase; she is highly under-paid; no
one should wait four (4) years for a raise; she is in
favor of a raise.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he thinks the salary
will dictate what the hours will be; in this case this
is a full time salary so the job is full time; we should
look at establishing a minimum salary for this job in the
near future as the ordinance states; what is being
proposed by the City Clerk is a 14% increase based on
what the cost of living increases would have been for the
last four (4) years; he questioned whether a 3.5% cost-
of-living increase could be given every year.
City Attorney Wiltse stated that he did speak to the
Attorney General's Office regarding that point and he was
told that in 1978 the Attorney General issued an opinion
that tying a wage increase to the cost-of-living was a
valid way to go forward; a step increase would be
appropriate.
Alderman Beauvais stated that City Clerk McAllister has
been with us for a very long time; the voters have put
her there; she has the education and the knowledge to
make her office run appropriately; her salary is given
to her for a full time position, but what about future
City Clerks; if we get a new clerk every four (4) years
the salary rate is going to escalate and we could get
someone in there that has to be educated; one of the
things you get paid for is experience; she questioned
whether the ordinance shouldn't be adjusted for when a
new City Clerk takes office.
City Attorney Wiltse said yes, an ordinance could be
structured for experience.
Alderman Sayad stated that the ordinance only says the
City Clerk shall devote such time to the office as the
duties of the office shall require, subject to the
direction of the Mayor and City Council; this is also in
the recodification proposed by the City Clerk; it doesn't
say that she has to have any education; all elected
officials have the same qualifications, Mayor, Aldermen
and City Clerk; if this raise goes through, he wants a
raise too; he is a part-time elected official and so is
she; he wants $36,000 a year.
Alderman Smith stated that he challenges Alderman Sayad
to make a motion to reduce the City Clerk's salary to
$3,600 since he is saying the City Clerk's position is
part-time and should be compensated similar to other
elected officials.
Alderman Becker stated that he thinks the City Clerk does
a fine job but this is not a "Donna McAllister" issue;
this comes down to protecting the people of Des Plaines;
we have to look at the ordinance to make this a full-time
position.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated from his experience in
corporate America this is a classic argument of when you
have an excellent person doing the job you start looking
at the person instead of the job; the premise for any job
description or any dollars that are allocated to a job
are based on the value of the job not the value of the
person; this doesn't take credit away from our current
City Clerk, we all know what a good job she does; we
should look at the total picture of the position; the
value of the job, not the person in the job.
Alderman Brookman stated that she has to question why
there is such disparity between the position of City
Clerk, Mayor and Aldermen; all of them are elected and\}11
SALARY
(Cont'd.)
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REGISTER:
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ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS:
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all are part-time; we don't know what will happen in
April and who will hold the City Clerk's position; once
we set the salary it applies to whomever is in the
position, whether they have any experience or not; IMRF
benefits should be included as compensation.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that Alderman Sayad
neglected to mention that he has two (2) jobs, his own
business and being alderman; most of the aldermen have
other jobs; they do struggle to do their own job and be
an alderman.
Ms. Laura Murphy, 53 8 Prairie Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that there was a
referendum as to whether the position should be full
time, subject to incremental pay increases and pay
schedule as other City employees and the voters
overwhelming said no; it should not be full time; keep
these facts in mind.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the only thing that
has been discussed is one (1) position; he would like to
talk about the aldermen and the mayor; he proposes that
the aldermen take their $150 a month expenses and put it
into their monthly salary; on top of that they deserve
a 10% raise; this is a demanding profession with many
long hours; the Village of Rosemont trustees receive
$19,000 a year; our Mayor is grossly underpaid; he should
have a compensation equal to the City Clerk.
Mr. Rich Bohan, 856 Margret Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he commends Alderman
Sayad and agrees with him completely; this job is part-
time; if you don't like it, don't run; that is the bottom
line; this increase is a lot of money; he doesn't want
someone to run just for the money.
Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he thinks a lot of
Donna; over the years that he has known her--she is quite
a lady; does she deserve a raise?; yes, after four (4)
years she is deserving a raise; the job has expanded over
the years; the people overwhelming voted that they wanted
an elected City Clerk; we will eventually have a new City
Clerk; you need to sit down and address the job that the
City Clerk is responsible for.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council that the matter of the salary for the City
Clerk be TABLED until September 5, 2000. Upon roll call ,
the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman Becker
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Smith, Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of August 21, 2000 -Warrant Register, in the
amount of $4, 614, 504. 87, which includes $6, 476. 37 in
expenditures to Home Depot; and further recommend that
Resolution R-60-00 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner
abstained on approving expenditures to Home Depot in the
amount of $6,476.37 -conflict of interest).
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of August 11, 2000
regarding the recommended changes to the liquor license
ordinance to remove the requirement that bartenders be ~
LIQ. LIC.
(Cont'd.)
NEW CLASS H
LIQ. LIC./
BEER &: WINE
CARRY-OUT
ONLY:
RESIDENCY FOR
DEPARTMENT
HEADS:
088
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fingerprinted and that licensees have the ability to take
alcohol awareness training at locations other than our
Police Department and that training be offered at least
every three (3) months by the City.
Alderman Sayad questioned whether the City pays for the
TIPs program and do they receive a card upon completion.
City Attorney Wiltse stated that the City pays for the
TIPs program and the individual receives a certificate
but it is being proposed that the person receive a card.
Alderman Sayad questioned why these things can't be
visible; we see the liquor license; it would be easier
for the Police to check; it should be part of the
ordinance. City Attorney Wiltse stated that he would
like to work with Police Chief Ryan on this.
Alderman Brookman questioned the cost of running
fingerprints. City Attorney Wiltse stated it is $26 plus
administrative costs.
Alderman Brookman stated that she thinks fingerprinting
should be required for bartenders; she suggests that this
be added back into the ordinance.
Alderman Sayad stated that he can't see removing
bartenders from the fingerprint requirement.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council that fingerprinting of bartenders remain in
the liquor license ordinance; the Police Department of fer
the alcohol awareness training program every three (3)
months, but licensees have the ability to take the
classes at locations other than our Police Department;
and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Christiansen, Elstner and Petersen voted no.
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of August 11,
2000, regarding the establishment of a new Class H, which
would allow a 200 sq. ft. area for beer and wine carry-
out sales only.
Alderman Elstner stated that he does not like this
ordinance; we will now have to consider requests from all
over the City; this is a "can of worms"; he is not in
favor of this.
Alderman Smith questioned whether restrictions should be
placed on this ordinance now and not at a later time.
Alderman Elstner questioned why
ordinance the way it is and
individually.
we can't keep the
take each request
Moved by Becker, seconded by Petersen, to recommend to
the City Council that a new Class H Liquor License be
established for Beer & Wine Carry-Out Only; and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman,
Becker, Petersen
NAYS: 3-Elstner, Sayad, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, that the matter
of Residency for Department Heads be TABLED to August 2 9,
2000. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Becker, Smith
and Petersen voted no.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
MINUTES/
7/10/00:
MINUTES/
7/17/00:
ORDINANCE
Z-16-00
AS AMENDED
CONDIT. USE/
382 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
CABLE
FRANCHISE
AGREEMENTS:
MAINTENANCE
OF LATERAL
SEWERS:
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 10,
2000, be amended and approved as follows: Page six,
after Paragraph Four, insert: "Alderman Sayad stated that
just as soon as the church comes back to the City with
the new elevation plans, he will have a meeting with the
residents to review the plans for their input." Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 17 ,
200, be amended and approved as follows:
First Amendment: Page One, after "Prayer and Pledge 11
insert: "MAYORAL OPENING COMMENTS: Acting Mayor Arredia
read a letter from a resident commending the attitude and
performance of an employee in the City Clerk's Office,
Marge Fennell. Alderman Becker stated that it may not
be a major thing in the meeting, but he believes that it
may be in that person's life."; and
Second Amendment: Page Four, under "NEW LIQ. LIC ... ,"
Second Paragraph, delete "it is too close to the
Library. " and ADD: "we don't allow this type of store
throughout the City and he doesn't know why we should
change the laws because the developer is scampering
around trying to fill these empty stores." Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to amend Ordinance
Z-16-00 to ADD after "Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church of Des Plaines," "a/k/a Faith Alliance Bible
Church, " and adopt Ordinance z -16 -o o -AS AMENDED , AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 4 . 2 . 2 . 12 OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE
TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP ,
LOCATED AT 382 S. MT. PROSPECT ROAD, DES PLAINES ,
ILLINOIS (CASE 00-12-CU-V) .
Alderman Smith stated that he will be voting no for all
the reasons he has expressed at previous meetings on this
matter, i.e. "conditions placed on this Conditional Use
are overly burdensome; this property is not in the flood
plain; there is no requirement that the petitioner
provide water retention; he is not against the
Conditional Use, just the conditions being placed on it. 11
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Petersen
NAYS: 1-Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held August 14,
2000, that Staff be directed to enforce Sections 7.1 and
7.2 of the franchise agreements with both Ameritech New
Media and AT&T Broadband & Internet Services (formerly
Telenois, Inc., d/b/a TCI of Illinois ), regarding the
accuracy and validity of their accounting procedures for
the calendar year 1999. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
Option 2 for the maintenance of sanitary sewer laterals
for residential properties throughout the City as
described in Director of Engineering Oakley's memo of
July 28, 2000, for six (6) to 12 months with funding from
existing storm sewer user fees; City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance; and Staff be
authorized to prepare a report for the September 18, 2000
City Council meeting regarding repair records including
costs for multi-family dwellings. Upon roll call, the
SEWERS
(Cont'd.)
YEAR 2000
HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS:
SALARY OF
CITY CLERK:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-60-00
AMENDMENT/
LIQ. LIC.
ORDINANCE:
NEW CLASS H
LIQ. LIC./
BEER & WINE
CARRY-OUT
ONLY:
RESIDENCY FOR
DEPARTMENT
HEADS:
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vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Petersen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
Option 1 for Year 2000 Holiday Decorations as outlined
in Director of Public Works Killian's memo of August 9,
2000, minus the live 20' decorated tree in the amount of
$6,250, for a revised total of $39,088.50/Budgeted Funds
and Contingency Funds; and Alderman Becker to contact the
Des Plaines Optimist Club regarding purchase of Christmas
trees to be placed in front of the Library; and Aldermen
Becker and Elstner to contact the schools regarding the
children decorating these trees. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to TABLE until
September 5, 2000, the matter of the salary for the City
Clerk. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen,
Smith and Petersen voted no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-60-00, 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:
$4,614,504,87, which includes $6,476.37 in expenditures
to Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of
$6,476.37 -conflict of interest).
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that
fingerprinting of bartenders remain in the liquor license
ordinance; the Police Department offer the alcohol
awareness training program every three (3) months, but
licensees have the ability to take the classes at
locations other than our Police Department; and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen, Elstner
and Petersen voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of the Committee of the Whole that
a new Class H Liquor License be established for Beer &
Wine Carry-Out Only; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Elstner, Sayad and Smith voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
matter of Residency for Department Heads be TABLED until
August 29, 2000. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Smith and Petersen voted no.
PETITIONS/
CORA ST.:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Acting Mayor Arredia referred the petitions received in
the City Clerk's Office on August 3, 2000, requesting
restricted parking in the morning hours during the week
on the 1600 block of Cora Street, to Staff for review and
report.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
~ Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS ~-~~~~~-