03-05-2001231
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
MARCH 5, 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
Monday, March 5, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Petersen.
Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman were absent. Aldermen
Beauvais and Brookman arrived at 6:32. Alderman Beauvais
left the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider,
Administrative Assistant 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, Assistant City Attorney
Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
JAMES AND
KRALL V.
CITY:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to go into Executive
Session to discuss pending litigation. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:32 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:26 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Petersen.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to proceed as directed re Susan James and
Debra Krall v. City. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman,
Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Elstner, Sayad, Becker, Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Phil Sheets,
First United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia presented a certificate of
appreciation to Mr. Stan Walgreen who had been nominated
for a "Be Nice" award for coming to the aid of a neighbor
who was choking.
Acting Mayor Arredia presented a plaque of appreciation
to Mr. Don Cameron for 30 years of service as a volunteer
reserve police officer.
Acting Mayor Arredia and former alderman Jim Curley
(Fifth Ward) urged residents to support the Des Plaines
"Be Nice" Book Drive during the month of March to benefit
the Illinois Youth Detention facility in St. Charles,
PRESENTATION
(Cont'd.)
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
FUNDING/
TERRACE
SCHOOL CUL-
DE-SAC:
LIQ. LIC./
1494 MINER:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
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Illinois; there will be book drops throughout Des Plaines
to help these boys, ages 13 to 18.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that the University of Illinois '
basketball team will be playing for the Big 10
Championship this weekend; former Maine West High School
basketball star, Lucas Johnson, is on the team; he wished
Lucas and his team all the luck this weekend.
Mr. Mark Walsten, 1683 Van Buren Street, addressed the
City Council requesting that Cora Street be widened as
soon as possible to protect the safety of families
traveling on this dangerous street. Mr. Walsten filed
petitions requesting this action with City Clerk
McAllister. Acting Mayor Arredia referred this matter
to Staff for review and report.
Mrs. Inara Brubaker, 126 Ardmore Road, addressed the City
Council describing the attendance at the new Library
during the month of February; it averaged 1,476 visitors
a day; she reviewed some of the services offered by the
Library such as tax assistance for low and middle income
families. It was suggested that information regarding
Library services be listed on the City's Cable Channel
#17.
Alderman Sayad read a letter he received, dated February
27, 2001, from State Senator Dave Sullivan, stating that
he had secured a State grant for the City in the amount
of $75,000 to be used for the construction of the new
Terrace School Cul-De-Sac. Alderman Sayad stated that
he asked Senator Sullivan to provide this letter because
there seemed to be some concern as to whether the City
would really receive the money.
Later in the evening, Alderman Christiansen stated that
it was not that he doubted Senator Sullivan, he was just
concerned whether the State of Illinois would come
through on this funding.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE the
matter of change of ownership for Class A Liquor License
for property located at 1494 Miner Street, d/b/a The
Sugar Bowl, scheduled to be discussed under Committee of
the Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman requested that Item 4 and 4a be removed
from the Consent Agenda and Alderman Christiansen
requested that Item 9 be removed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 4a and 9. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinance M-
14-01 was placed on First Reading, and Resolutions R-27-
01 and R-28-01 were adopted.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held February
20, 2001, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MINUTES
(Cont'd.)
LAND ACQUIS.
TIF #3 AREA/
WILLE RD.-
MT. PROS.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-14-01
CONSULTING
AGREEMENT/
TIF #6
MANNHEIM-
HIGGINS:
Resolution
R-26-01
REIMBURSE./
GO BOND
PROCEEDS,
VARIOUS
PROJECT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-27-01
PUB. IMPRV./
SORENSEN'S
RESUBDIV.
ELMIRA &
JARVIS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-28-01
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held
February 20, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize acquisition of property
within the Wille Road/Mt. Prospect Road Redevelopment
Plan and Project Area TIF #3, as authorized by the City
Council on August 17, 2000 through Ordinances M-40-00 ,
M-41-00 and M-42-00; further authorize the City to retain
the law firm of Ryan & Ryan, 33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite
402, Chicago, IL 60602 (fee to be paid from TIF Funds),
to act as City's Special Attorney for land acquisition
within this area and, if necessary, they shall acquire
the properties through condemnation proceedings; and
place on First Reading Ordinance M-14-01, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY CONDEMNATION
OR OTHERWISE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT AREA
NO. 3 (Wille Road/Mt. Prospect Road). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Brookman stated her concern that this matter was
placed on the Consent Agenda; this seems to be a change
in our normal procedures; why didn't we solicit people
from other firms to do this work; we are only considering
one (1) firm; who made these decisions?; who reviewed
this agreement?
Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider stated that
he sent this procedure to all the aldermen on January 19,
2001; he and City Attorney Wiltse have thoroughly
reviewed this.
Alderman Brookman stated that she feels this should not
be on the Consent Agenda; it should be referred back to
a committee.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by, Christiansen, to TABLE
until March 19, 2001, the matter of a Consultant
Agreement with Prime Site, Inc. to assist with the
sale/lease and development of property in TIF #6,
Mannheim-Higgins area and the adoption of Resolution R-
26-01. Motion declared carried (the date was later
changed to April 2, 2001).
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to permit the City to reimburse itself for
Street and Sewer Improvements, TIF #3 Public Improvements
and TIF #3 Redevelopment Costs, from future proceeds of
General Obligation Bonds (scheduled to be issued in June,
2001); these costs are anticipated to incur before the
issuance of the bonds; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-27-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, DECLARING ITS OFFICIAL INTENT TO
REIMBURSE CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS
OF FUTURE DEBT ISSUES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept Public Improvements that include
sanitary and storm sewers, a water service and parkway
restoration for Sorensen's Resubdivision, 2170 Elmira
Avenue and 614 Jarvis Avenue; authorize release of public
improvement surety of $898 (cash warranty of $1,102.50
to be held for 18 months) ; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-28-01, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SORENSEN'S
RESUBDIVISION AT 2170 ELMIRA AVENUE AND 614 JARVIS
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PRAIRIE-
FARMERS
CREEKS
RESTORA.:
Consent
Agenda
ADD. FUNDS./
TELEPHONE
SYSTEM
CONSULT.:
Consent
Agenda
SOCIAL SVS.
AGENCIES/
ORGANIZA.
FUNDING:
BID AWARD/
POLICE
VEHICLES:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
POLICE
VEHICLES:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
SHOTGUNS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Seton Engineering,
100 N. Brockway Street, Palatine, IL 60067, to prepare
plans and specifications and to secure permits for
restoration and bank stabilization work within Prairie
and Farmers Creeks in an amount not-to-exceed
$48, 222/Illinois First Grant Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize additional funding to Liberty
Technology Advisors, 350 Pfingsten Road, Suite 101,
Northbrook, IL 60062, to perform additional work to
assist the City in the implementation of the City-Wide
Telephone System as requested by the City Council on
February 5, 2001, at a cost not-to-exceed $5, 000/Budgeted
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Petersen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve the recommended funding
for Social Service Agencies/Organizations, in the total
amount of $90,000/Year 2001 Budget, as follows:
Avenues to Independence $ 1,000
The Center of Concern 6,000
Children's Advocacy Center of NW Cook County 3,000
Des Plaines Youth Club 8,000
The HARBOUR, Inc. 4,400
HOPE NOW, Inc./NW Suburban PADS, Inc. 7,000
Maine Center for Mental Health 4,000
Maine Township Center for Addiction 3,000
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault 3,000
Northwest Suburban Day Care 17,000
Rainbow Hospice, Inc. 3,000
The Salvation Army 9,000
The Self-Help Food Closet 10,700
Shelter, Inc. 4,400
Special People, Inc. 3,500
Suburban Primary Health Care Council 1,000
The Volunteer Center 2,000
TOTAL $90,000
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried (Alderman Christiansen abstained
on approving expenditure to the Self-Help Closet & Food
Pantry -conflict of interest) .
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid through the Illinois State
Bid Program, Contract #4008074, for purchase of eleven
(11) Year 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Police Vehicles, from
Landmark Ford, Inc., 2401 Prairie Crossing Drive,
Springfield, IL 62707, at a cost of $20,535 each, for a
total amount of $225, 885/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid through the Illinois State
Bid Program, Contract #46696, for purchase of two (2)
Ford Expedition Police Vehicles, from Landmark Ford,
Inc., 2401 Prairie Crossing Drive, Springfield, IL 62707,
at a cost of $29, 100. 50 each, for a total amount of
$58,201/Police Narcotics Seizure Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Shore Galleries,
Inc., 3318 W. Devon Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60702, for
the purchase of twelve (12) Mossberg Shotguns, at a cost
SHOTGUNS
(Cont'd.)
c.o. #1/
MAPLE ST. &:
· CENTRAL RD .
PUMP. STA.
MODIFICA.:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
TRACK
CARRIER:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
MINI-CARGO
VAN:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
VARIOUS
RADIO
EQUIPMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
MAYORAL
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT. :
Consent
Agenda
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDING/
YMCA:
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of $408.50 each, for a total amount of $4,902, including
trade-ins/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Change Order #1 to contract
with Independent Mechanical Industries, 4455 w. Monroe
Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641, for Pumping Station
Modifications at Maple Street and Central Road Stations
(approved by the City Council on January 3, 2000 in the
amount of $445, 600) , for various upgrades, i.e. new
values, motor controls, new generator and various
electrical upgrades, in the additional amount of
$28,020/Capital Improvement Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for One ( 1) New Current
Production Model Low Ground Pressure Track Carrier with
an Optional Front-Mounted Winch to the lowest bidder to
meet specifications, Roland Machinery, 220 E. Frontage
Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, in the total bid amount of
$117, 916/Illinois First Grant Funds for the Prairie-
Farmers Creek Project. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for One ( 1) New Current
Production Model Mini-Cargo Van, for the Public Works
Department, to the lowest bidder, Hoskins Chevrolet ,
Inc., 175 N. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village,
IL 60007, in the total bid amount of $19,700/Year 2001
CERF. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Various Radio Equipment
for the Fire Department to the lowest bidder,
Communications Direct, Inc., 735 Hunter Drive, Unit F ,
Batavia, IL 60510, in the total bid amount of
$10, 178/Budgeted Funds. 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 One (1) Year 2001 Sport Utility Vehicle for
Police Department, returnable by 3: 00 p. m., Friday, March
23, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve the
following Mayoral Appointments and Reappointments:
Appointments
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Linda Forman, term to expire August 31, 2001
Sylvia Papadopoulos, term to expire August 31, 2001
Reappointments
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Terry Just, term to expire January 31, 2004
Nancy McGill, term to expire January 31, 2004
YOUTH COMMISSION
Mary Dankowski, term to expire December 1, 2003
Gerald Fischer, term to expire December 1, 2003
Ronald Burton, term to expire December 1, 2003
Thomas Simeone, term to expire December 1, 2003
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that the Lattof YMCA, 300
Northwest Highway, has requested a donation of $7,500 for
their Scholarship Fund as was done in 1999 and 2000, to
be used for Des Plaines residents only. Acting Mayor
Arredia stated that it was his understanding that this
matter was supposed to be placed with the Community ~
YMCA FUNDING
(Cont'd.)
NEW CITY-
WIDE
TELEPHONE
SYSTEM
AND
ENHANCEMENTS:
TENTATIVE
APPROVAL/
RECODIFICA.
OF CITY CODE
FOR PUBLIC
WORKS DEPT.:
236
3/5/01
PAGE SIX
Services Committee for yearly consideration with other
social service agency funding; why wasn't this done?
Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman stated
that a recreational organization has never been
considered for funding with social services agencies;
that money is used to provide direct services to the
residents.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE the
matter of making a donation to the Lattof YMCA 's
Scholarship Fund for Des Plaines residents in the amount
of $7,500, until March 19, 2001, under Committee of the
Whole; and Staff be authorized to obtain a letter from
the YMCA as to how the money was used in the past and how
it will be used in the future. Motion declared carried.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Smith, Chair
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to recommend to the
City Council to accept proposal from Structure
Technologies, Inc. , 2 3 4 0 Des Plaines/River Road, Des
Plaines, for the services of installing a new Telephone
System for the City-wide facilities, in the amount of
$143,691.53/Budgeted Funds; Acting Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute "Consulting Agreement" with
Structure Technologies, Inc.; and further recommend that
Resolution R-22-01 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to recommend to the
City Council that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Equipment Upgrade Agreement" with
Structure Technologies, Inc., 2340 Des Plaines/River
Road, Des Plaines, to provide the following: Maintenance
(1st year annual cost) $23,689.61; Public Safety
Enhancements -$91,295.37; Maintenance (Public Safety) -
$6,960.60; and connection to Historical Society
$12,504.70; for a total cost of $134,450.28/Budgeted
Funds; and further recommend that Resolution R-23-01 be
adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Director of Public Works reviewed his memo of February
23, 2001, regarding the proposed changes to the City Code
pertaining to the Public Works Department; the Public
Works Committee (Aldermen Smith, Elstner, Brookman) met,
reviewed, and approved the Code changes and are
requesting concurrence of the Committee of the Whole.
Alderman Christiansen questioned Section 8-4-5 -"Cost-
Sharing Parkway Tree Placement Program;" regarding the
cost to the homeowner of $50 for replacement. Director
Killian said this was done to make the homeowner more
responsible for maintaining the parkway tree, i.e.
watering.
Mr. Jim Brookman, 1847 Ash Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole suggesting that the homeowner be
charged and then after three (3) years, if the tree is
still alive, refund the $50.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to recommend
to the City Council to approve the proposed changes to
the City Code pertaining to the Public Works Department
except for Section 8-4-5 -"Cost-Sharing Parkway Tree
Placement Program," which will be reviewed again at ~
RECODIFICA.
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
ZONING CASE
00-66-CU-V
1100 N.W.
HIGHWAY:
237
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PAGE SEVEN
another time; and these approved changes be held until
the entire recodification is complete. Motion declared
carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to recommend
to the City Council approval of March 5, 2001 -Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $1,949,467.05, which
includes $349 .15 in expenditures to Home Depot; and
further recommend that Resolution R-29-01 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried
(Alderman Elstner abstained on approving expenditures to
Home Depot in the amount of $34 9. 15 conflict of
interest) .
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of February 22, 2001, regarding a request for a
Conditional Use and Variation to permit the installation
of a 98' high commercial monopole antenna tower, with a
front yard setback of 20.08' and a rear yard setback of
23. 42'; the unmanned antenna would be able to accommodate
up to four (4) different telecommunication carriers; one
(1) carrier, Cellular One, which is currently located on
the petitioner's water tower across the street, has firm
arrangements to establish itself on the planned tower;
both the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and the
Staff are recommending that this request be denied.
Alderman Becker stated his concern about who would absorb
the cost of moving the tower when the "S" curve project
is done.
Alderman Sayad asked what happens when the petitioner
sells the property if this request if approved?; we have
to have some kind of clause that the owner would have to
be responsible for moving the tower.
Alderman Brookman stated that she agrees that this
request should be denied; this would be an eyesore; the
petitioner needs to find another solution.
Petitioner Michael Wenckus, 1100 Northwest Highway,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that his
business has been located in Des Plaines for 30 years;
but the property and building is now too large for the
current business; he would like to sell the property, but
it is encumbered by the Cellular One Tower located in the
middle of his property; he would like to relocate the
tower to his property across the street.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Elstner, to recommend to the
City Council to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines
Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff, re Zoning Case 00-66-
CU-V, to DENY request for a Conditional Use to permit
installation of an antennae and electrical equipment
sheds and Variation to permit a 2 O. 08' front yard setback
and a 23.42' rear yard setback in M-2 General
Manufacturing District on property located at 1100
Northwest Highway. Motion declared carried.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
NEW CITY-
WIDE
TELEPHONE
SYSTEM:
Resolution
R-22-01
TELEPHONE
SYSTEM
ENHANCEMENTS:
Resolution
R-23-01
APPROVAL/
RECODIFICA.
OF CITY CODE
FOR PUBLIC
WORKS DEPT • :
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-29-01
ZONING CASE
00-66-CU-V
1100 N.W.
HIGHWAY:
238
3/5/01
PAGE EIGHT
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
proposal from . Structure Technologies, Inc., 2340 Des
Plaines/River Road, Des Plaines, for the services of
installing a new Telephone System for the City-wide
facilities, in the amount of $143,691.53/Budgeted Funds;
Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
"Consulting Agreement" with Structure Technologies, Inc.,
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-22-01, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSULTING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND STRUCTURE
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE SERVICES OF INSTALLATION OF
THE TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY-WIDE FACILITIES. 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 Smith, seconded by Petersen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Acting
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute "Equipment
Upgrade Agreement" with Structure Technologies, Inc.,
2340 Des Plaines/River Road, Des Plaines, to provide the
following: Maintenance (1st year annual cost)
$23,689.61; Public Safety Enhancements $91,295.37;
Maintenance (Public Safety) -$6,960.60; and connection
to Historical Society -$12,504.70; for a total cost of
$134, 450. 28/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-23-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN EQUIPMENT UPGRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES AND STRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR
THE EQUIPMENT RELATED TO THE NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR THE
CITY-WIDE FACILITIES. 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 Smith, seconded by Petersen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve the
proposed changes to the City Code pertaining to the
Public Works Department except for Section 8-4-5 -"Cost-
Sharing Parkway Tree Placement Program," which will be
reviewed again at another time; and these approved
changes be held until the entire recodification is
complete. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-29-01, 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:
$1,949,467.05, which includes $349.15 in expenditures to
Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-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
$349.15 -conflict of interest).
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DENY request
for a Conditional Use to permit installation of an
antennae and electrical equipment sheds, and Variation
to permit a 20.08' front yard setback and a 23.42' rear
yard setback, in M-2 General Manufacturing District on
property located at 1100 Northwest Highway. Motion
declared carried. ~
APPROVE
IMPROVEMENTS/
SELF-HELP
CLOSET, 600
ALGONQUIN:
PRESENTATION/
"WHAT IS A
TIF?0 :
ADJOURNMENT:
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Alderman Elstner stated that the lease agreement with the
Des Plaines Self-Help Closet & Food ·Pantry requires
approval of the City Council before any internal
improvements can be made by The Self-Help Closet costing
over $5,000.
Alderman Elstner stated that the Self-Help Closet would
like to make some improvements costing approximately
$8,000.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to approve
proposed improvements to the Self-Help Closet & Food
Pantry on property located at 600 Algonquin Road,
anticipated to cost approximately $8,000, to be borne by
the Self-Help Closet (approval of the City Council is
required under the current lease for any improvement
costing over $5,000). Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, that Acting City
Manager-EDC Director Schneider make a presentation to the
City Council on "What Is A TIF?" on April 2, 2001.
Motion declared carried. (the date was later changed to
April 16, 2001)
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
ME THIS
DAY OF 2001