09-05-2000092
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 TUESDAY I
SEPTEMBER 5, 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
Tuesday, September 5, 2000.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker ,
Smith, Petersen. Alderman Beauvais left the meeting at
11:40 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant City Manager-EDC
Schneider, Assistant to the City Manager Baj or, 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,
and Assistant City Attorney Bartel.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
The opening prayer was given by Sister Clare Marie,
Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia presented Certificates of
Appreciation to the following people who had been
nominated for the "Be Nice" awards: Bill Maher, Mare
Cunningham, Johanna Erklin, John Clancy and Barbara
Livingston.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he does a lot of walking and
sometimes he gets scared when people come up behind him
on bicycles and almost run him over; he can get out of
the way but sometimes elderly people can't; he wishes
that something could be done about this; people have the
right of way on sidewalks .
Mrs. Annette Lucas, 2452 Seminary Avenue , addressed the
City Council stating that she found a tall stick with a
small flag at the top in the ground on her property and
is very upset; who did this?; what is it for? City
Engineer Oakley stated that he wasn't sure but it might
be a marker for soil borings. Mrs. Lucas stated that she
hopes we do not get a Home Depot in her neighborhood; she
is very upset and hurt. Acting Mayor Arredia asked her
to give her telephone number to the City Clerk and
someone would get back to her about this matter.
Mr. Phil Fetzer, 1155 Walnut Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating that he has lived in Des Plaines for many
years; he owns property at 1634 Forest Avenue on which
he wants to build a house; he said the City wants him to
put in a 200' storm sewer which will cost him $10,000;
he doesn't see why he should have to put that in; it is
unreasonable. Acting Mayor Arredia asked him to give his
telephone number to the City Clerk and someone would get
back to him about this matter.
Mrs. Teri Biggar, 740 Cordial Drive, addressed the City
Council stating that a neighbors living behind her on
Elizabeth Lane have built a professional batting cage in
their backyard; the cage was constructed without a
permit; she has no doubt that it was expensive but the
net will deteriorate from the weather, animals, etc. ; how
does she know if they have adequate insurance; she
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd.)
PARKING IN
FRONT OF
THE LIBRARY:
RESIDENCY
FOR DEPART.
HEADS:
TERRACE
SCHOOL
CUL-DE-SAC:
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worries about the safety of her children; these balls go
90 miles an hour; there is also noise; he is operating
a business out of his garage and he built a shed on the
property line and the City won't do anything about it;
she understands another neighbor wants to install a
similar batting cage; how is the City going to insure the
safety of her children and the neighbors.
Alderman Petersen stated that this is in her Ward and she
would be happy to bring this matter before the City
Council. Alderman Sayad stated that he would place this
on his committee agenda for October 2, 2000.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that Tuesday night this City Council
voted to deny the citizens the right to vote on whether
department heads should reside in the City; the people
lost; Alderman Brookman deserves credit for bringing this
issue to the City Council; he is not sure that anything
can be done to get this on the November election ballot;
citizen groups are not the enemy of this City Council;
we may have lost a very important battle, but we will win
the war.
Mr. John Yaccino, 1779 Cora Street, addressed the City
Council stating his concern that speed signs are covered
over with shrubs along Touhy Avenue and along River Road;
is this a town of speed traps or don't they care. Mr.
Yaccino also stated that residency is a very important
issue with him; he thinks this can be done with a binding
referendum; we should decide how much time the department
heads have to move into the City.
Alderman Brookman stated her concern about how close the
parking spaces in front of the new Library are to the
railroad tracks; a small child could run onto the tracks ;
there needs to be some kind of barrier between the tracks
and the parking lot; she asked if the Staff could take
a look at this for some kind of temporary barrier and
then the Streetscape Committee could look at a more
permanent structure.
Police Chief Ryan stated that these concerns are very
valid; he spoke with Director of Public Works Killian
about erecting some kind of barrier.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio stated that
a landscape barrier was in the original LR Development
plans, but the railroad prohibited them from putting in
anything but grass because they are going to do some work
in this area; we will need the railroad's approval for
the final structure.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad to suspend the rules
for discussion on residency for department heads. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Christiansen, Elstner, Smith, Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed (2/3 majority required) .
Alderman Sayad stated that the aldermen have received a
letter regarding the proposed cul-de-sac and land swap
with School District #62 on the east side of Fire Station
#3 by Terrace School; it would eliminate the bus traffic
going down Westgate Road; it would cost approximately
$75,000; State Senator Dave Sullivan has indicated that
a $50,000 grant may be available for this proj ect; the
City would pick up the balance of the cost; this project
would be done next year.
CUL-DE-SAC
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
00-46-CU
CONDIT. USE/
CENTRAL &
RAND RDS.:
PERRY ST.
ANGLE
PARKING:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
CORRECT JOB
TITLES/FIRE
GROUP:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-43-00
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that Staff be
authorized to prepare design plans for construction of
a bus driveway and cul-de-sac on the east side of Fire
Station #3 from Thacker/Dempster Street.
Alderman Christiansen questioned why this matter can't
be put in committee so it can be discussed in detail.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to refer the
matter of construction of a cul-de-sac on the east side
of Fire Station #3 from Thacker/Dempster Street to
committee for review. Motion declared failed. Alderman
Christiansen voted yes.
Motion declared carried on the original motion. Alderman
Christiansen voted no.
Alderman Beauvais questioned whether this shouldn't be
discussed during budget hearings.
Alderman Elstner asked Director of Engineering Oakley
what would be involved in preparing these design plans.
Director Oakley stating there would be some field work,
elevations; approximately 20 Staff hours.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE
until September 18, 2000, the matter of Zoning Case 00-
46-CU, Central & Rand Roads, Ordinance Z-18-00, scheduled
to be discussed in Committee of the Whole later this
evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to TABLE the matter
of Perry Street Angle Parking scheduled to be discussed
in Committee of the Whole later this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Christiansen requested that Items 3 and 3a be
removed from the Consent Agenda and Alderman Becker
requested that Items 5 and Sa be removed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, 5 and Sa. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, 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 Ordinance M-43-00, M-45-00 and T-6-00
were placed on First Reading.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held August
21, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title I, Chapter 15
"Position Classification and Compensation Plan," Section
4, Schedule I-A -"Fire Group," of the City Code, to
correct the job titles for Fire Officer Assigned
Assistant Training Officer and Fire Officers Assigned
Fire Prevention, Training, Administration; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-43-00,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE," OF
CHAPTER 15 "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN," SECTION 4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE I-A, "FIRE GROUP" TO CHANGE CERTAIN
TITLES IN THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.\]#-
CABLE
PRODUCTION
COORDINATOR:
Ordinance
M-44-00
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
VARIOUS
STREETS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-6-00
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Alderman Christiansen stated that this position was
suppose to be part time; why is this now a full time
position.
Alderman Sayad stated that the Cable Services Commission
and the Staff are recommending that this position be full
time; we need someone full time would be dedicated to
alleviating the problems we have had with cable; our
equipment is very, very old; we need someone to review
the problems we have on a daily basis; this person could
video various City events; that person would improve the
cable operations.
Alderman Brookman stated that the HUB is ready to go but
no one is on Staff to run this efficiently; the need is
there; there is enough work for a full time person; Maine
West High School would like to start producing programs
but haven't been able to because the HUB is not up.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he doesn't dispute
anything that has been said, but we expected to hire a
part time person.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to amend Title I, Chapter 15 -
"Position Classification and Compensation Plan," Section
4, Schedule V-A -"Technical, Engineering and Inspection
Group," of the City Code, to ADD the position of Cable
Production Coordinator with a salary range of $38,276 -
Minimum, $45,031 -Midpoint and $51,786 -Maximum; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
44 -00. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-44-00, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 15
"POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION
4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE
V-A, "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP" TO ADD
THE NEW POSITION OF CABLE PRODUCTION COORDINATOR IN THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE. 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
Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5, Section
5 -"Parking Limited in Designated Places," Sub-Section
10-5-5:A-l. -"15 Minute Parking Limit, Every Day of the
Week" as follows: DELETE "Laurel Avenue from Northwest
Highway to the alley, North Side of Street"; amend Sub-
section 10-5-5:F.3. "3-Hour Parking Limit, Monday
through Friday, 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays" as follows: ADD
"Graceland Avenue, Harding Avenue to Jefferson Street,
West Side of Street," and ADD "Laurel Avenue, Harding
Avenue to Northwest Highway, West Side of Street"; and
amend Section 17, Sub-Section 10-5-17 "Parking
Prohibited in Designated Places," Schedule I, to DELETE
"Laurel Avenue, Northwest Highway to Harding Avenue, West
Side of Street" and ADD REVISED "Graceland Avenue,
Jefferson Street to Walnut Avenue, West Side of Street";
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
T-6-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, CHAPTER 5, SECTION
5, "PARKING LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES" AND SECTION 1 7,
"PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES" OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ASSIGNMENT/
SITE LEASE
AGREEMENTS
PRIMECO:
Resolution
R-61-00
PATIO &
PARK. PAD
VARIATION/
328 E. GOLF:
Consent
Agenda
DUCT AND
INDOOR AIR
QUALITY
TEST:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
A. C. UNIT
PUB. WKS.
BUILDING:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-45-00
MAINT. OF
LATERAL
SEWERS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute letter agreements approving the
assignment of the wireless site lease agreement with
PrimeCo Personal Communications, 6 Campus Circle,
Westlake, TX 76262, for sites located at 195 Oakton
Street, 100 N. River Road, Howard and Mannheim Road and
the northwest corner of Dulles and Beau Drive , to Chicago
20 MHZ, LLC; all terms and conditions contained in the
master wireless site lease agreement, entered into on
August 21, 1995, remain in full force and effect and
apply to Chicago 20 MHZ, LLC; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-61-00, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF LETTER AGREEMENTS ASSIGNING LEASES BETWEEN
PRIMECO AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR FOUR WIRELESS
ANTENNA SITES LOCATED AT 195 OAKTON STREET, 100 N. RIVER
ROAD, HOWARD AND MANNHEIM ROAD, AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF DULLES AND BEAU DRIVE. 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
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of an oversized patio that would extend
31.5' from the building foundation (Code permits patios
to extend 15' from the building foundation); and permit
installation of a parking pad in the front yard on
property located at 328 E. Golf Road. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Versar,
Inc., 200 W. 22nd Street, Suite 250 , Lombard, IL 60148 ,
to provide a Duct Sampling/Indoor Air Quality Test for
City Hall, in the amount not-to-exceed $11,000/Building
& Grounds Budget. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for replacement of the
air conditioning unit for Public Works and the air make-
up unit for the Police shooting range at the Public Works
Building, to the lowest bidder, Delta Heating and Air
Conditioning, 139 Crossen Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL
60007, in the total bid amount of $28,490/Building &
Grounds Budget. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Civic Center Restrooms and Police
Department Locker Room Remodeling, returnable by 3: oo
p.m., Friday, September 29, 2000. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-45-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
IX, CHAPTER 2 0, SECTION 2 TO ADD ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
REGARDING MAINTENANCE/REPAIR RESPONSIBILITY. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
SALARY OF
THE CITY
CLERK:
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Alderman Brookman reviewed the information that had been
provided to the aldermen regarding her request for a
salary increase from $43, 070 to $51, 153, which would
result in an 18.8% increase or $8,083, plus 3.5% cost of
living for each year.
Alderman Smith stated that the proposed ordinance before
us tonight addresses the concerns that were brought up
at the August 21, 2000 meeting; establishing the salary
increases based on different levels of certification .
Alderman Sayad stated that he doesn't know how he would
justify this increase to his residents; it would be an
18.8% increase plus a cost of living of 3.5% for a total
increase of 22.8%; this is a high increase; everyone here
is elected; we knew what the salary would be before we
ran for office; she is not required to do the work she
is doing; she has three (3) people working for her; he
doesn't have an office; the City Clerk does not have a
vote, she is just a clerk; why do we need someone
educated; this is beyond the scope of an elected office ;
he believes all elected officials salaries should be
evaluated; he cannot vote for this; take all our salaries
and add them together and it doesn't equal what the City
Clerk makes.
Alderman Brookman stated that we are not discuss i ng Donna
McAllister the person, it is about the position of Cit y
Clerk regardless of experience or level of expertise ; the
City Clerk receives other perks like IMRF , insur ance ; i n
Arlington Heights with a population of 75 ,000, t he cle rk
is located in the Finance Department and has one ( 1)
employee.
Alderman Christiansen stated you must compare apples to
apples; this is beyond residency and registering voters;
the knowledge the present City Clerk has and the previous
City Clerk had must be paid for; one of the concerns i s
if there is a new City Clerk that person won't have the
knowledge that the City Clerk has now; that is why this
ordinance was structured the way it is; it is hard not
to bring Donna into this; this job has evolved over the
years; citizens have become more involved; the bottom
line is up to us; we have to make a decision.
Alderman Sayad stated that the City Clerk a lso has a n
expense account; he would like to see a standard increase
for all elected officials; she goes to these seminars
that she is not required to go; we have a person who has
developed work; who has gone beyond the scope of h e r
requirements; he cannot give this k i nd of amount; it i s
excessive.
Alderman Petersen stated that could be a non-issue; if
the residents don't want to pay her this money, they
won't vote for her.
Alderman Smith stated that this doesn't require all this
discussion; do we want a City Clerk as a part time
position or do we want a full time City Clerk the way it
has been budgeted over the years; if you don't want a
full time City Clerk, make a motion to reduce the salary
to part time.
Alderman Brookman stated that this goes bey ond a fu l l
time-part time position; we need to look at this; we are
not prepared to vote on this tonight.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that the issue is what are
we going to pay the position; take a look at the position
not the person.
CITY CLERK
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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Mr. John Yaccino, 1779 Cora Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that our government is
growing by leaps and bounds, but our population has not
grown; he is not for big government; the problem is with
big government.
Mr. Rich Bohan, 856 Margret Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating there is a larger issue--
do we want a full time or part time City Clerki if the
City Clerk doesn't make a level of certification, the
City is still going to run; we need to listen to the
voters; the proposed ordinance is a bad ordinance and bad
for the City.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that everyone who comes
to these meetings should get paid for attending; we enjoy
what we do.
Mr. Bob Terracina, 248 Denver Drive, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is a 27 year
resident; he believes that this proposal is ridiculous ;
he asked his alderman to vote against this.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council, to TABLE the matter of the salary for the
City Clerk.
Motion by Sayad to recommend to the City Council that all
elected officials receive a 3.5% annual salary increase
effective 2001 to 2005, died for lack of a second.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 2-Sayad, Brookman
NAYS: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Becker, Smith, Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Petersen, to recommend to the
City Council to approve and place on First Reading the
proposed ordinance codifying the decision of a previous
City Council that the position of the City Clerk is full
time; establish the base salary of the City Clerk at
$40,000 with additional compensation based on levels of
professional certification, from the range of $41,714 to
$51,998, and delete Section B.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council that
the City Clerk's salary be increased by 3.5% each year
beginning in 2001 to 2005. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman
NAYS: 5-Christiansen, Elstner, Becker,
Smith, Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
Upon roll call on Alderman Smith's motion, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Christiansen, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed (a tie vote is a failed vote) .
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of September 5, 2000 -Warrant Register, in the
amount of $2,035,614.60; and further recommend that
Resolution R-62-00 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
LIBRARY/
LIQ. LIC.
RESTRIC.:
ZONING CASE
00-45-CU
CONDIT. USE/
2514 BALLARD:
REQUEST FOR
EXPENSE
REIMBURSE/
WILLE ROAD
TIF #3:
MINUTES/
8/7/00:
ORDINANCE
M-46-00
LIQ. LIC.
ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS:
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LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Alderman Beauvais stated that the matter of adding the
Library to local liquor license restrictions would be
discussed as part of Item 3 under Unfinished Business.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of August 11, 2000, regarding a request for a
Conditional use to permit an office and adult day care
center in a C-1 Neighborhood Shopping District; the Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval of
this request.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff, and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case
00-45-CU, to grant request for a Conditional Use to
permit an office and an adult day care center in C-1
Neighborhood Shopping District on property located at
2514 Ballard Road; and Ordinance Z-17-00 pe placed on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that
Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
Memorandum of Understanding with Norwood Construction,
Inc., 7458 N. Harlem Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 and
Colliers, Bennett & Kahnweiler, 9700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue,
Rosemont, IL 60018, developers of the Wille Road TIF #3 ,
to begin investigating the redevelopment sites ;
developers be reimbursed for pre-development costs , i.e .
site surveys, environmental reports, utility improvements
and relocation, soil report, engineering studies, in an
amount not to exceed $50,000/TIF Funds; and further
recommend that Resolution R-63-00 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, that minutes of the
regular meeting of the City Council held August 7, 2000,
be amended and approved as follows: Page Ten, under
"Ordinance Z-11-00 ... ," after Paragraph Two, insert:
"Alderman Brookman read parts of letters from FEMA which
stated, 'the variance was to waive the requirement for
compensatory storage in a f loodway fringe area which is
not a National Flood Insurance Program requirement.' The
letter from FEMA of July 7, 2000, also stated, 'we will
close the file on this issue since the compensatory
storage is not a National Flood Insurance requirement ... '
Based on these statements from FEMA, it is clear that the
variation did not jeopardize the City's flood insurance
rating." Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted
no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-46-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE TITLE V, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTION 41 "ALCOHOL
AWARENESS TRAINING." Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-47-00
CLASS H
CARRY-OUT/
BEER &: WINE
ONLY:
MEMBERSHIP
DUES/
SUBURBAN
O'HARE
COMMISSION:
MEMBERSHIP/
SUBURBAN
O'HARE
COMMISSION:
SALARY OF
THE CITY
CLERK:
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Alderman Elstner stated he thinks this ordinance is being
passed for just one (1) business, the 7-Eleven; he is
strongly opposed to this.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she is also opposed to
this; she will be changing her vote from two (2) weeks
ago.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is also changing her
vote to no.
Alderman Becker stated that he is also going to vote no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to NOT place on
First Reading Ordinance M-47-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TITLE V, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS I" CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS I II SECTION
12 "CLASS H BEER AND WINE ONLY LICENSE" TO ESTABLISH AN
ADDITIONAL CATEGORY OF LICENSEE FOR BEER AND WINE CARRY-
OUT SALES ONLY, and this ordinance be voided. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held August
28, 2000, to grant request from Suburban O'Hare
Commission, 117 E. Green Street, Bensenville , IL 60106,
that city increase their yearly assessment from $1. 2 O per
capita to $1.70 per capita or $90,803.80 total dues per
year ($1.70 x 53,414 population); and funding source and
whether this increase should be retroactive be discussed
at the upcoming Budget Hearings.
Alderman Becker stated that he believes the City should
be a member of both the Suburban O'Hare Commission and
Chicago's O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission; it
wouldn't cost the City a dime.
Alderman Sayad stated that maybe we should have the
O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission come here so we
could hear what they have to say; it would be information
for us.
Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 1-Becker
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held August
28, 2000, that the City continue to be a strong supporter
and member of the Suburban O'Hare Commission. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Sayad and Becker voted no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to report out the
motion that tied in Committee of the Whole to approve and
place on First Reading the proposed ordinance codifying
the decision of a previous City Council that the position
of the City Clerk is full time; establish the base salary
of the City Clerk at $40,000 with additional compensation
based on levels of professional certification, from the
range of $41,714 to $51,998, and delete Section B.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen,
substitute motion to establish the salary
Clerk at $48,000, effective 2001 to 2005.
call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
to adopt a
of the City
Upon roll
CITY CLERK
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-62-00
ZONING CASE
00-45-CU
CONDIT. USE/
2514 BALLARD:
Ordinance
Z-17-00
REQUEST FOR
EXPENSE
REIMBURSE./
WILLE ROAD
TIF #3:
Resolution
R-63-00
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Substitute motion by Beauvais that the salary of the City
Clerk of $43,070 be increased 3% each year effective 2001
to 2005, died for lack of a second.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Christiansen, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 5-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, that the base
salary for the City Clerk be established at $40 ,000 with
additional compensation based on levels of professional
certification to a maximum of $45,000, after which the
salary would be adjusted annually based on the consumer
price index changes as determined by the Federal
Government.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt a substitute
motion that the salaries of . all elected officials be
increased 3.5% each year effective 2001 to 2005. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 2-Sayad, Becker
NAYS: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Smith, Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
Notion declared failed.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Becker
NAYS: 5-Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Petersen, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-62-00, 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:
$2,035,614.60. 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 Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
00-45-CU, to grant request for a Conditional Use to
permit an office and an adult day care center in C-1
Neighborhood Shopping District on property located at
2514 Ballard Road; and place on First Reading Ordinance
Z-17-00, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
ESTABLISH AN OFFICE, CLINIC, AND ADULT DAY CARE CENTER
IN A C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING DISTRICT AT 2514 BALLARD
ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 00-45-CU). Motion
declared carried (final action on this matter under
Consent Agenda on September 18, 2000).
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole that Acting
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Memorandum
of Understanding with Norwood Construction, Inc., 7458
N. Harlem Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 and Colliers, Bennett
& Kahnweiler, 9700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL
60018, developers of the Wille Road TIF #3, to begin
investigating the redevelopment sites; developers be
reimbursed for pre-development costs, i.e. site surveys,
environmental reports, utility improvements and
relocation, soil report, engineering studies, in an
amount not to exceed $50,000/TIF Funds; and adopt
Resolution R-63-00, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ~
TIF #3
(Cont'd.)
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
VARIOUS
STREETS:
Ordinance
T-6-00
O'HARE NOISE
COMPATIBILITY
COMMISSION:
(ovt.fl.)
RESIDENCY
FOR DEPT.
HEADS:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PENDING LIT./
SHERYL YOUNG
V. CITY:
ADJOURNMENT:
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EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES AND NORWOOD CONSTRUCTION , INC. AND
COLLIERS, BENNETT & KAHNWEILER (COLLECTIVELY THE
DEVELOPER) FOR THE TIF #3 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA .
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 Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-6-00, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE X, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 5 , "PARKING LIMITED
IN DESIGNATED PLACES" AND SECTION 1 7 , "PARKING PROHIBITED
IN DESIGNATED PLACES" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. 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 Becker, seconded by Sayad, to ask the Chicago's
O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission to make a
presentation before the City Council. Motion declared
failed. Aldermen Sayad, Br cJcm~and Becker voted yes.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to suspend the rules
to permit discussion on residency for department heads.
Motion declared failed. Aldermen Sayad and Becker voted
yes. Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman were not present.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to
Session to discuss pending litigation.
the vote was:
AYES: 6-Elstner, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 1-Christiansen
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
go into Execut ive
Upon roll call ,
The City Council recessed at 11:58 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 12:14 a.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Petersen.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding Sheryl Young v. City
lawsuit. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m.
~@z211:
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS ~l-1--~~~
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2000
Anth
9/18/00 AMENDMENT
Delete: "Brookman"
Add: "Alderman Brookman was not present."