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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 232 3/5/01 PAGE TWO 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-28-01 233 3/5/01 PAGE THREE 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 234 3/5/01 PAGE FOUR 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: 235 3/5/01 PAGE FIVE 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 3/5/01 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: L.:1':J 3/5/01 PAGE NINE 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