02-20-2001220
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,
FEBRUARY 20, 2001
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 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Tuesday, February 20, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Petersen. Alderman Beauvais was absent. Alderman
Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:33 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider,
Administrative Assistant Baj or, Director of Finance Egeberg, Acting
Police Chief Hachmeister, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Public Works
Killian, Sr. Civil Engineer Kaszuba, Director of Community Development
D'Onofrio, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant
City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
BIANNUAL
REVIEW/
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
MINUTES:
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to go into
Executive Session to discuss biannual review of Executive
Session minutes and acquisition of real property. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Petersen.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with consensus in Executive Session that the following
Executive Session minutes, or portions thereof, no longer
require confidential treatment and are available for
public inspection, as recommended by City Attorney Wiltse
in his memo of February 7, 2001:
June 16, 1997 -Carey v. City
October 6, 1997
March 2, 1998
April 6, 1998
April 20, 1998
June 1, 1998
September 8, 1998
Essig v. City
-Cremer v. City
Ladas v. City
-781 Pearson Street
-781 Pearson Street
-Van Decarr v. City
-Cremer v. City
-781 Pearson Street
-781 Pearson Street
-606 Lee Street
-Gehrke v. City
-LaFronza v. City
September 21, 1998 -781 Pearson Street
January 18, 1999 -Halverson v. City
April 19, 1999
May 3, 1999
May 17, 1999
July 6, 1999
-Butenschoen v. City
-Hoffman v. City
-781 Pearson Street
-606 Lee Street
-781 Pearson Street
-606 Lee Street
-606 Lee Street
EXEC. SESS.
(Cont'd.)
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY/
WALGREEN'S
GRACELAND
&: N.W.
HIGHWAY:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
PERFORMANCE:
TAXI LIC.
ORDINANCE
REVISIONS:
LIQ. LIC./
1494
MINER ST.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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January 17, 2000 -Biannual Review of Minutes
Julv 17, 2000 -Biannual Review of Minutes
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It was also the consensus of the aldermen that the need
for confidentiality still exists as to all or part of the
remaining minutes. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with consensus in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to proceed as directed regarding the proposed
Walgreen's Store on property bounded by Graceland Avenue,
Northwest Highway and Jefferson Street. 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.
The opening prayer was given by Pastor James R. Hines,
Brentwood Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia and Alderman Christiansen presented
checks in the amount of $1,000 each to the Maine West Jr.
Warriors Basketball Program representative, Walt Stancy,
and the Maine Township Hockey Club representative Mike
Cielinski, with the City's good wishes for their teams'
success.
Chaplain Steven Schaefer, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States, Post #2992, along with representatives of
the Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 311 and the
American Legion Post 36, presented the following plaques
of appreciation:
Alderman Pat Beauvais -for her support and promotion of
veterans with a luncheon at Alden-Des Plaines;
Alderman Don Smith -for his support and promotion of
veterans with his help in securing the information and
funds from the City for the replacing of the memorial
plaque at Cumberland Park; and
Acting Mayor Arredia -for his support and promotion of
veterans throughout the year at various events and
helping to raise awareness in general of veterans.
Acting Mayor Arredia and Alderman Brookman recognized Our
Lady of Destiny School for their recent Lip-Sync Contest;
School representative, Julie Miller, introduced the
First, Second and Third Place winners who performed their
songs.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE until
March 19, 2001, the matter of revisions to the Taxi
License Ordinance scheduled to be discussed under
Committee of the Whole later this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE until
March 5, 2001, the request for change of ownership for
Class A Liquor License for property located at 1494 Miner
Street, scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the
Whole later this evening. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Christiansen requested that Item 5 be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Item 5. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
CON. AGEN.
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
CONSULTING
SERVICES/
PROPOSED
TIF #5:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-21-01
ELEC. SVS./
1111
CAMPGROUND
ROAD:
PURCHASE OF
FIRE DEPT.
VEHICLES:
Consent
Agenda
AMBULANCE
FEE BILLING-
COLLECTION
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-25-01
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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; Ordinances
M-6-01, M-7-01, M-8-01, M-9-01, M-10-01 and Z-3-01 were
adopted; and Resolutions R-19-01, R-20-01, R-21-01 and
R-25-01 were adopted.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
February 5, 2001, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session (Session One) of the
City Council held February 5, 2001. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session (Session Two) of the
City Council held February 5, 2001. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Kane,
McKenna & Associates, Inc., 150 N. Wacker Drive, Suite
1600, Chicago, IL 60606, to perform financial consulting
services for proposed TIF #5, in the area generally
bounded by Perry Street on the north, River Road on the
east, Jefferson Street on the south and Lee Street on the
west, at a cost not-to-exceed $9, 500/TIF Funds; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-21-01, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACTING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE RETENTION OF CONSULTANTS TO PERFORM
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH REDEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN TIF DISTRICT. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Electrical Service
Installation at 1111 Campground Road to the lowest
bidder, Pinner Electric, Inc., 9525 Southview Avenue,
Brookfield, IL 60513, in the total bid amount of
$19, 800/2001 Buildings & Grounds Budget. 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 Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of two (2)
Year 2001 Chevrolet Impalas for the Fire Department,
through the State of Illinois Net Bid Program, from Miles
Chevrolet, 150 W. Pershing Road, Decatur, IL 62524, in
the total amount with delivery of $41,823.32/2001 CERF.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Acting Mayor and City
Clerk to execute contract with Medical Reimbursement
Services, Inc., P.O. Box 43895, Chicago, IL 60643, to
provide Non-Resident Ambulance Fee Billing/Collection
Services based on 9% of collections for a three (3) year
period, effective March 1, 2001 and ending February 29,
2004; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-25-01,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A THREE
COLL. SVS.
(Cont'd.)
BID AWARD/
PAINTING-
REPAIR,
FIRE TRK.:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
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YEAR CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MEDICAL
REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR THE COLLECTION OF NON-
RESIDENT AMBULANCE FEE BILLING SERVICES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Painting/Rust
Repair of Fire Department 1986 Grumman Truck #81 to the
lowest bidder, Van Eck Collision and Paint, ]65
Industrial Drive, South Elgin, IL 60177 , at the
discounted bid price of $24, 056. 96 (a 10% discount is
given if City pays 50% of the total discounted bid price ,
$12, 028. 48, on the first day work begins) /Budgeted Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Year 2001 Street Rehabilitation
Project -Contract 1, returnable by 3 : o o p. m. , Wednesday,
March 7, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Year 2001 Public Works Street
Resurfacing Program, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday,
March 8, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized t o
advertise for bids for Truck-Mounted Impact Attenuator ,
returnable by 3 :00 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2001. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New Current Production
Model Skid-Steer Loader with Grinder Attachment,
returnable by 3 : o o p. m. , Thursday, March 8, 2OO1 . Mot ion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Sewer Lateral Camera, returnable
by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2001. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda .
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New Current Production
Model One-Ton, Heavy Duty Four-Wheel Drive Dump Truck
with Front Mounted 8.5' Power Reversible Snow Plow and
Dump Body Lift Gate, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday,
March 8, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New Current Production
Model Heavy Duty Truck Tire Changer, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2001. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Two (2) Year 2001 Harley-Davidson
FLHPI Road King Police Motorcycles, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2001. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
COOK COUNTY-
ROSEMONT-
CITY AGREE.
9-1-1:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-19-01
Resolution
R-20-01
ADDITIONAL
STAFF/NEW
WIRELESS
SURCHARGE:
Consent
Agenda
REDEVELOP./
2930 RIVER:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-6-01
DELETION/
TRANSMITTAL
OF TAX REV.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-7-01
DELETION/
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFER
TAX:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-8-01
DELETION/
MOTOR FUEL
TAX:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
12, 2001, that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Shared Zip Code Intergovernmental Agreement
with Cook County to establish a 9-1-1 Wireless Surcharge
reimbursement for Zip Code 60016 with Des Plaines
receiving 77.9% of the surcharge collected; Acting Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute Shared Code
Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County and the
Village of Rosemont to establish a 9-1-1 Wireless
Surcharge reimbursement for Zip Code 60018 with Des
Plaines receiving 54.5% of the surcharge collected; and
further recommend to adopt:
Resolution R-19-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACTING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A "SHARED ZIP CODE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT" BETWEEN COOK COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR THE ZIP CODE 60016; and
Resolution R-20-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACTING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A "SHARED ZIP CODE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT" BETWEEN COOK COUNTY, THE VILLAGE OF ROSEMONT
AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR THE ZIP CODE 60018 .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
12, 2001, that the City hire and train two (2) additional
full time persons and reclassify to full time three (3)
permanent part time persons, all to be assigned to call-
taker positions within the Emergency Communications
Center for implementation of the new wireless 9-1-1
service. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole held
February 12, 2001, to approve concept for the
redevelopment of the property located at 2930 River Road,
for a Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, and Staff be authorized
to work with Central Place Real Estate to develop plans
for this site for review by the Committee of the Whole .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-6-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS
IN TITLE V "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 47 "HOTEL-MOTEL OPERATOR'S
OCCUPATION TAX" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO DELETE
CERTAIN LOCAL TAXES AND PENALTIES WHICH WOULD CONFLICT
WITH THE NEWLY-ADOPTED ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT 91-920 "LOCAL
GOVERNMENT TAXPAYERS" BILL OF RIGHT ACT. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-7-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS
IN TITLE V "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 51 "REAL ESTATE TRANSFER
TAX" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN LOCAL
TAXES AND PENALTIES WHICH WOULD CONFLICT WITH THE NEWLY-
ADOPTED ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT 91-920 "LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TAXPAYERS" BILL OF RIGHTS ACT. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-8-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS
IN TITLE V "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 52 "MOTOR FUEL TAX" OF THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN LOCAL TAXES AND
PENALTIES WHICH WOULD CONFLICT WITH THE NEWLY-ADOPTED
ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT 91-920 "LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXPAYERS"
BILL OF RIGHTS ACT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-9-01
DELETION/
TELECOMM.
INFRASTRUC.
FEE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-10-01
REPEAL/
MUN. UTIL.
TAX PENALTY:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-3-01
VARIATION/
1113 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINT.-
REAPPOINT.:
SIDEWALK
SNOW REMOV.
ORDINANCE
REVISIONS:
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-9-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS
IN TITLE V "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 53 "TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE FEE" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN LOCAL TAXES AND PENALTIES WHICH
WOULD CONFLICT WITH THE NEWLY-ADOPTED ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT
91-920 "LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXPAYERS" BILL OF RIGHTS ACT.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-10-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS
OF TITLE V "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 40 "MUNICIPAL UTILITY TAX"
OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN LOCAL
TAXES AND PENALTIES WHICH WOULD CONFLICT WITH THE NEWLY-
ADOPTED ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT 91-920 "LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TAXPAYERS" BILL OF RIGHTS ACT. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance Z-3-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION
TO SECTION 8 .1-3E OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (DETACHED GARAGE) AT 1113 LEE STREET,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 01-02-V). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) were the
following appointments-reappointments:
Appointments:
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Linda Forman (completing term of Hap Holly)
Sylvia Papdopoulos (completing term of Robbin Muhr)
Reappointments:
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Terry Just and Nancy McGill
YOUTH COMMISSION
Many Dankowski, Gerald Fischer, Ronald Burton, Thomas
Simeone.
(final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
March 5, 2001)
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BUILDING CODE Alderman Sayad, Chair
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of February 9,
2001, and the proposed ordinance revising Section 6-1-26
of the City Code regarding accumulation of debris (snow)
and, in particular, making it a violation to decrease the
width of the sidewalk as to make it unsafe or not
passable by pedestrians.
Alderman Brookman stated that she has some concerns about
the proposed language; she doesn't see any provision for
unusual circumstances, i.e. illness, no parkway; the snow
can quickly become impossible to remove; the City should
come in and help; we have to temper it and be fair to the
people; maybe we could work with Public Works; maybe we
should develop some kind of plan now.
Alderman Petersen stated that this ordinance is good but
a little vague; maybe it should have a time limit, i.e.
snow must be removed within 24 hours after a snow fall.
Alderman Christiansen stated that as a City, we could be
in violation of our own ordinance, see Subsection (A);
we want to keep the people off the streets; we may need
to use a "trackless" to move the snow. ~
SNOW
(Cont'd.)
SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
VARIATION/
170 RIVER:
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Alderman Sayad asked Public Works Director Killian what
plan does the City have for doing the sidewalks.
Director Killian said that the City only does the
downtown area and a few other streets.
Alderman Sayad stated that there is plenty of time to
look at a plan for next winter; maybe we will have to buy
some equipment; we need to identify the streets that will
need our attention; maybe we should hold off on this
until Staff has a chance to look at this; we do not want
any residents getting hurt.
Alderman Brookman suggested that Staff work with each
alderman about their Ward's needs and develop a plan for
the City Council to review.
City Attorney Wiltse cautioned the aldermen that once the
City begins to clean an area, we have to stay with it and
then it would become a budget item.
Alderman Sayad stated that was a good point , but let 's
take another look at this.
Alderman Beauvais stated that we should ask the railroads
if they would maintain their sidewalks at the crossings;
they are never shoveled. City Attorney Wiltse said we
need to know which ones so we are not liable.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that maybe we should look at
what we can do about removing the snow after a heavy
snowstorm; let's look at equipment for that too .
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to the
City Council that Staff be authorized to develop a
comprehensive snow removal plan for the whole City
including removing the snow to another site and
additional equipment, and then report back to the
Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is an avid walker;
he applauds the aldermen for talking about this; we could
get more snow, the winter is not over with yet .
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad reviewed this request for a Variation to
Section 904.7 of the Building Code and Section 7-9-4 of
the City Code, to not require a sprinkler system in a new
greenhouse made of non-combustible steel and aluminum
frame, and acrylic glass panels; the building will be
used for growing plants a few months out of the year and
not storage; both the Fire Department and Community
Development Department's position is that the Variation
should not be granted and the sprinkler system be
installed as required.
Alderman Sayad asked Fire Chief Farinella if he had a
problem with this request. Fire Chief Farinella said the
Fire Department has some concerns; it has to be watched
very closely so that it is not used for storage, etc.
Petitioner Chris Pesche addressed the Committee of the
Whole stating that they did make the building smaller and
into one (1) building instead of two (2); they will use
it just four (4) months out of the year; strictly for
plant material.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is very pro-sprinkler,
but this seems to be a unique situation; she is in favor
of granting this request.
SPRINKLERS
(Cont'd.)
NEW CITY-
WIDE
TELEPHONE
SYSTEM
AND
ENHANCEMENTS:
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Alderman Becker stated that he would like to compliment
the Staff on working with the petitioner to resolve this ;
we should do this more often.
Alderman Petersen asked if there is any liability because
we are breaking our Code. Director D' Onofrio stated that
the aldermen have the authority to grant variations from
the Code.
Alderman Smith stated that he also is in favor of this
request; how much does it cost to put in a sprinkler
system? Mr. Pesche said about $60,000 to $65,000.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to recommend to
the City Council to grant request for Variation to
Section 904.7 of the BOCA Code and Section 7-9-4 of the
City Code to not require that a fire sprinkler system be
installed in a new greenhouse on property located at 170
N. River Road. Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Smith, Chair
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of February
9, 2001, regarding the proposed new City-Wide Telephone
System; over twelve bids were received and Staff is
recommending the low bid of $143,691.53 from Structure
Technologies.
Alderman Becker stated his concern that these bids were
compared properly.
Alderman Smith stated that the Staff did not just rely
on their own review; we have our telephone consultants,
Liberty Technology, to guide us.
Alderman Sayad stated his concern about the big price
difference between lowest and next lowest bidder--
$79, 265. 37; is this low bidder going to be able to stay
in business?; he doesn't like add-ons; do we have any of
this in writing that Cisco will do this?; if this is all
true, then we have a good deal.
Director Egeberg stated that Structure Technologies is
offering us a trade-in for the old equipment.
Mr. Joel Schneider, Liberty Technology Advisors, Inc.,
the City's telephone consultant, addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that he too wondered about this low
bid and that is why it was checked very carefully; it was
up to Structure Technologies to offer a trade-in; they
need a "big name" installation; yes, we have everything
in writing.
Alderman Sayad asked if we are going to be "guinea pigs"
for them; have they done this before? Mr. Schneider said
yes, once before; they installed their own system.
Alderman Petersen stated that this is a beautiful system
that we really need; why are we arguing about this?; this
is a great idea.
Alderman Christiansen asked if the Historical Society was
part of this system. Director Egeberg said no; there
would be an additional cost, but it is doable.
Alderman Christiansen stated that the Historical Society
should be on our system. Acting Mayor Arredia agreed;
that would give them the opportunity to have E-mail.
TELEPHONE
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
ZONING CASE
00-35-A-V
570-584
OAKTON:
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Mr. Ken Marek, 324 Alles Street, addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that maybe we could suggest that all
bidders give a rebate; what kind of warranty will there
be?; maintenance cost?; upgrade capability?; will there
be training for employees?
Mr. Joel Schneider stated that it will have upgrade
capabilities; a maintenance and support agreement will
go with it; part of the contract will be for training of
each employee.
Alderman Brookman stated that she would be more
comfortable if she knew what all these costs would be .
Alderman Sayad stated that he was really for this at
first, but now he is getting scared; he thinks there
should be a payment schedule; maybe 60 days; we need to
know what the maintenance cost will be.
Alderman Brookman stated that maybe this should be put
on hold and reviewed.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council to TABLE until March 5, 2001 , further
discussion on the bid award for the New City-Wide
Telephone System and proposed Enhancements and adoption
of Resolutions R-22-01 and R-23-01; and Staff be
authorized to prepare additional information regarding
maintenance costs, warranty, payment schedule and cost
to add the Historical Society to the system . Motion
declared carried. Alderman Petersen voted no .
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to recommend
to the City Council approval of February 20, 2001 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,342,981.84 ,
which includes $2,249.29 in expenditures to Home Depot;
and further recommend that Resolution R-24-01 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on approving
expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of $2,249.29 -
conflict of interest) .
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of February 7, 2001, regarding a request to rezone
a single lot from R-1 Single-Family residential to C-3
General Commercial District and two (2) Variations
regarding front yard setback and perimeter parking lot
landscaping for property located at 570-584 Oakton
Street; the Staff recommends granting this request.
Alderman Elstner stated that there has been a number of
meetings regarding this matter; the residents feel that
a home will never be built on the single lot; the parcel
has been vacant for a number of years; the residents feel
this development would be good if it is done right.
Alderman Sayad stated that he has looked at this site;
there have been no improvements; this is a great step
forward for this area; his one concern is the landscaping
along Oakton Street; he would like to see some trees put
in; more landscaping; the overall project is fine.
Petitioner Chuck Markopoulos, Akton Realty Corporation,
5406 W. Devon Avenue, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60646, and
his attorney, George Maurides, reviewed the proposed plan
for the site. ~
OAKTON ST.
(Cont'd.)
REVISIONS/
SIDEWALK
SNOW REMOV.
ORDINANCE:
SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
VARIATION/
170 RIVER:
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Alderman Christiansen stated that garbage is a big
problem with these types of strip malls; also employees
must park on the property and not in the residential
area.
Mr. Markopoulos stated that this would be done.
Alderman Sayad stated that he would like to see three (3)
garbage pickups every week; he thinks this project will
work; it looks very nice, but we will enforce our codes ;
he thinks it will be a plus for that corner.
Mr. Ken Marek, 324 Alles Street, addressed the Committee
of the Whole asking if the White Hen Store will have
sexually explicit material; they are near the school and
a church.
Mrs. Gloria Keane, 2 048 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she is for
redevelopment, but why not put in a medical center; this
doesn't sound exciting to her; she wouldn't go to that
corner to shop and she lives nearby; it will not do
anything to enhance the neighborhood.
Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating his concern about the
fence height, water runoff, lighting; if they are willing
to put up this building, it is not up to the aldermen who
they put in there; most of the residents are in favor of
this; we should move forward.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE until
March 19, 2001, re Zoning Case 00-35-A, the request for
a Map Amendment and Variations for property located at
570-584 Oakton Street.
Mrs. Gloria Keane, 2048 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that parameters were set
for other lots and they are not met; the police do
nothing about it; she would prefer a medical building
that would not cause so much garbage.
Alderman Sayad stated that it is his understanding that
the petitioners will provide the information requested
regarding landscaping, lighting, signage, etc., and meet
with the residents; we should look at this again on March
5, 2001.
Alderman Elstner stated that the petitioners have a sense
from the aldermen that this will be approved; all he is
asking for is to wait until March 19, 2001.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Petersen voted no.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff be
authorized to develop a comprehensive snow removal plan
for the whole City including removing the snow to another
site and additional equipment, and then report back to
the Committee of the Whole. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
for Variation to Section 904. 7 of the BOCA Code and
Section 7-9-4 of the City Code to not require that a fire
sprinkler system be installed in a new greenhouse on
property located at 170 N. River Road. Motion declared
carried.
CITY-WIDE
TELE. SYS. &:
ENHANCEMENTS:
Resolution
R-22-01
Resolution
R-23-01
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-24-01
ZONING CASE
00-35-A-V
570-584
OAKTON:
CONTROL/
POLITICAL &:
SOLICITATION
SIGNS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to TABLE until
March 5, 2001, further discussion on the bid award for
the New City-Wide Telephone System and proposed
enhancements and adoption of Resolutions R-22-01 and R-
23-01; and Staff be authorized to prepare additional
information regarding maintenance costs, warranty,
payment schedule and cost to add the Historical Society
to the system. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Petersen voted no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-24-01, 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:
$3,342,981.84, which includes $2,249.29 in expenditures
to Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: ?-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of
$2,249.29 -conflict of interest).
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to TABLE until
March 19, 2001, re Zoning Case 00-35-A, the request for
a Map Amendment and Variations for property located at
570-584 Oakton Street. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Petersen voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to discuss control
of political and solicitation ground signs, on utility
poles, etc. at a Committee of the Whole meeting on March
19, 2001. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:41 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK