09-17-2001055
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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2001
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Anthony
W. Arredia at 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Ci vie Center on Monday,
September 17, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus.
Alderman Beauvais and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Beauvais arrived at 6:33 p.m. and Alderman Brookman
arrived at 6:52 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider, Assistant
to the City Manager Bajor, Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief
Ryan, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Public Works Killian, City
Engineer Oakley, Acting Director of Community Development Molinari,
Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, and City Attorney
Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PROCLAMATION:
PRESENTATION:
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to go into Executive
Session to discuss acquisition of real property. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 6:52 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
Mayor Arredia introduced the Police Department's Color
Guard who posted the colors.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Gary Houdek,
Golf Road Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Maine West High School freshman, Samantha Minella,
sang "I Believe" and led everyone in singing "God Bless
America."
Mayor Arredia introduced former Mayor Chuck Bolek (1976-
1977), former Mayor Jack Seitz (1981-1989), former Mayor
Mike Albrecht (1989-1993), and former Mayor Ted Sherwood
(1993-1997) and thanked them for coming to participate
in this special remembrance of the tragedy in New York
and Washington last week.
Mayor Arredia presented a proclamation to Conductor Paul
Vermel, and Board members Diane Macewicz and Saran Larson
of the Northwest Symphony Orchestra, in recognition of
the Orchestra's 50th season, and encouraged everyone to
attend their fine concert programs.
Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Coordinator Christine Wolski
gave a brief update of the activities and accomplishments
of KDPB in 2001 and their goals for 2002. Coordinator
Wolski and KDPB Commission member Donna Holtz presented
Certificates of Appreciation to Candice Messerschmidt and
PRESENTA.
(Cont'd.)
PUBLIC
HEARING/
PROPOSED
TIF #6
MANNHEIM-
HIGGINS:
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY/
1925 BUSSE:
TRAFFIC
CONTROL/
OAKTON AT
MAINE WEST
DRIVE:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Larry Golberg for their volunteer work on the KDPB
Commission, and also to Joan Chiropolos for her
outstanding work with the Crayon Recycling Program and
plantings at the War Memorials.
MINUTES OF THE 11 RECONVENED 11 PUBLIC HEARING
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS I DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER I MONDAY I
SEPTEMBER 17, 2001
Mayor Arredia called the "Reconvened" Public Hearing from
September 4, 2Oo1, to order at 7 : 2 3 p. m. The Public
Hearing was being held pursuant to legal notice to give
citizens the opportunity to comment on the proposed
development plan for the proposed Mannheim-Higgins Roads
Redevelopment Project Area, bounded by Higgins Road on
the south, Mannheim Road on the west, E. Railroad Avenue
on the east and Greenleaf Avenue on the north, and
adoption of tax increment financing for proposed TIF #6.
Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider stated that
this reconvened Public Hearing was being held to satisfy
all legal requirements in this matter.
Mayor Arredia asked for public comment. There was none.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
The City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:26 p.m.
Mr. Eldon Burk, 661 Walnut Court, a member of the Des
Plaines Library Board, addressed the City Council stating
that the Library Board meeting to be held tomorrow night,
September 18, 2001, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and recess
at 7: 25 p. m. in order to participate in the City's
Candlelight Vigil at 7:30 p.m. at the Library Plaza,
which is being held to reflect on those who lost their
lives as a result of tragedy in New York and Washington
last week.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding acquisition of real
property at 1925 Busse Highway. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, .Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, that two (2)
police officers be assigned to direct traffic between
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, on Oakton Street at Maine
West Drive. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to authorize
funding for these two (2) police officers until January
1, 2002, and this matter be returned to the City Council
for further review. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Becker requested that Items 4 and 8 be removed
from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman requested that
Items 12, 13 and 14 be removed.
CON. AGEN.
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
FINAL PLAT/
EUGENE'S
SUBDIV.
631-633
HOWARD:
Consent
Agenda
FINAL PLAT/
JS &: J
SUBDIV.
CURTIS &:
PRATT:
FINAL PLAT/
A. BUDYS &:
W. WYSZYNSKI
SUBDIV.
2019-2057
WOLF RD.:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
720
DURSEY:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
641
LONGFORD:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais,
Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 8,
Motion declared carried.
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to establish a
12, 13 and 14 .
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-47-01 and M-51-01 were placed on First Reading and
Resolution R-72-01 was adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Council held September
4, 2001, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of
the Executive Session of the City Council held September
4, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
Final Plat for Eugene's Subdivision, 631-633 Howard
Avenue; and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
same. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Becker stated his concern about the depth of the
lots and the lot coverage.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to DENY request
for approval of Final Plat and Subdivision Variation to
allow the depth of all three (3) lots to be only 103'
instead of the required 125' for JS & J First Addition
Subdivision, southwest corner of Curtis Street and Pratt
Avenue.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to adopt a substitute
motion that this matter be TABLED until October 1, 2001,
for further review. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
Final Plat and Subdivision Variation to allow the depth
of Lots #3, 4, 5 and 6 to be only 110' instead of the
required 125' for A. Budys & W. Wyszynski Third Addition
to Des Plaines, 2019-2057 Wolf Road; and Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for a Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments for
property located at 720 Dursey Lane, to permit
construction of a patio that would extend 22' from the
building foundation (Code permits patios to extend 15'
from the building foundation) . Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments for property
located at 641 Longford Drive, to permit construction of
a patio that would extend 22' from the building
foundation (Code permits patios to extend 15' from the
building foundation) . Motion declareq carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/
2001 CIP
CONTRACT
BID AWARD/
MERCURY
REMEDIATION:
Consent
Agenda
RESOLUTION
R-72-01
RATIFY
POLICE
UNION
AGREEMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-47-01
COMPENSA.
PLAN/POLICE
UNION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-48-01
HOTEL-MOTEL
TAX:
ORDINANCE
M-49-01
PACKAGE
LIQUOR TAX:
ORDINANCE
M-50-01
FOOD &
BEVERAGE
TAX:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to delete from the
bid award the cost of Ductile Iron Water Main, CL-52, 12"
in the amount of $102,181. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to TABLE until
October 1, 2001, the bid award for 2001 Capital
Improvement Program Water System Improvements -Control
"C", less $102,181 for Ductile Iron Water Main, CL-52,
12", to the lowest bidder, Mauro Sewer Construction,
Inc., 1251 Redeker Road, Des Plaines, in the amended bid
amount of $1,076,523/Water Fund. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Mercury Contamination
Remediation and Hazard Control Plan for the Holy Family
Hospital and Oakton Avenue water tanks, to the lowest
bidder, Luse Companies, 2 050 N. 15th Avenue, Melrose
Park, IL 60160, in the total bid amount of $5,990/Water
Fund. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to adopt Resolution
R-72-01, A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND THE
METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE DES PLAINES POLICE
CHAPTER #240 (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2001 THROUGH APRIL 30,
2004). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-47-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE
II "POLICE GROUP" OF TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE," OF
CHAPTER 15, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN I" OF SECTION 4 I "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO REFLECT STEP
INCREASES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2001 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2004.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Alderman Brookman stated that she will be voting no on
all the tax ordinances; she is not convinced that there
is a need for these tax increases; she is not convinced
that there is a real emergency at this time; we need to
cut the fat before we increase taxes.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-48-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE V, "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 47, "HOTEL-MOTEL OPERATOR'S
OCCUPATION TAX," SECTION 3, "RATE; EXEMPTION" TO AMEND
THE FEES. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman
voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-49-01, AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 57 "RETAIL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR SALES TAX" TO TITLE
V "BUSINESS REGULATIONS" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-50-01, AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 57 "FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX" TO TITLE V, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS" IN CONNECTION WITH RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO LOCALLY IMPOSED AND
ADMINISTERED TAXES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
M-50-01
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-51-01
BUILDING
PERMIT FEES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-47-01
COMPENSA.
PLAN/POLICE
UNION:
MOTORIZED
SKATEBOARD
ORDINANCE:
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1528
PENNSYLVANIA:
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Alderman Brookman again stated her objection to these
taxes; these taxes should not be considered before the
budget is examined.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to call for the
question. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Motion declared carried on the original motion. Alderman
Brookman voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-51-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
IV I "BUILDING" CHAPTER 4 I "BUILDING PERMITS I" SECTION 1,
"BASIS OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES." Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-47-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SCHEDULE II "POLICE GROUP" OF TITLE I,
"ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 15, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN I" OF SECTION 4 I "CLASSIFICATION
PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE
TO REFLECT STEP INCREASES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2001 THROUGH
APRIL 30, 2004. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Smith, Chair
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council that City Attorney be authorized to prepare
necessary ordinance to prohibit anyone from operating a
motorized skateboard on a public or private street,
parking lot, sidewalk, bike path or other areas open to
the public. Motion declared carried.
BUILDING CODE Alderman Murphy, Chair
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of August 7, 2001, regarding a request
to permit the construction of a parking pad, 9' at the
property line, flaring to 16' wide by 17' long, in the
front yard on property located at 1528 Pennsylvania; the
Staff is recommending against granting this request; it
would overwhelm the front yard with pavement and there
is street parking and it would be out of place in the
neighborhood.
Alderman Argus stated that these are 3-bedroom homes and
they don't have the parking they would like; while she
is sympathetic with the problem, she doesn't like paving
60% of the front yard; perhaps permit parking would be
best for this area.
PARKING PAD
(Cont'd. )
WARRANT
REGISTER:
HIRING OF
LOBBYIST:
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Petitioner Jayanti M. Patel addressed the Committee of
the Whole stating that his wife works and sometimes comes
home in the dark and has to park several blocks away from
her home .
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council to DENY request for a Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a parking pad, 9' wide at the property
line, flaring to 16' wide by 17' long, in front yard on
property located at 1528 Pennsylvania Avenue, BUT refund
application fee to the petitioner and Staff be authorized
to investigate possibility of permit parking in this
area. Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Argus, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the September 17, 2001 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,920,520.47;
and further recommend that Resolution R-73-01 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he is more in favor of
hiring a grant writer; he doesn't know what a lobbyist
could do that Senator Sullivan and Representative
Mulligan can't do for the City; this money ($60, 000 )
could best used hiring a grant writer .
Alderman Murphy stated that a lobbyist would know what
monies are available; the City Council has already
authorized the $60,000; we should make a decision on this
tonight.
Alderman Brookman stated that we should reconsider hiring
a lobbyist at $60,000; this is not the time to experiment
with a lobbyist; we have State legislators who will be
aware of what money is down in Springfield for us; we
have the Northwest Municipal Conference who should be
monitoring legislation for us; our department heads will
have a feel of where the money is; they attend
conferences and workshops.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council to NOT hire a lobbyist for $60,000.
Motion declared failed. Alderman Christiansen and
Brookman voted yes.
Mr. Carmen Sarlo, 3051 Scott Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that sometimes the
aldermen can be lobbyists themselves; we are in a budget
crisis; be careful of what you are doing.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to the
City Council to retain the services of All-Circa, Inc.,
111 W. Washington Street, Suite 1920, Chicago, IL 60602,
to serve as a lobbyist for the City, for a fee of $60,000
(authorized by the City Council 'on December 19, 2000).
Alderman Argus stated that this is the time to hire a
lobbyist because we need the money; our legislators have
done a great job, but they do not have the time to find
all the money that is available.
Alderman Sayad stated that Senator Sullivan told him that
it would be a good idea to hire a lobbyist; this would
pay for itself; it would be positive for the City.
Alderman Brookman stated that these lobbyists have no
track record.
LOBBYIST
(Cont'd.)
soc
PAYMENT:
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Alderman Murphy stated that lobby groups are the power
in Springfield; we know that we are in a deficit; this
is a most prudent way to solve our problem.
Alderman Christiansen stated that there should be a list
of priorities before we hire a lobbyist.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to call for the
question. Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that he would compile a list of
priorities from the aldermen.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held September
5, 2001, to approve one-time payment of $250,000/General
Fund, to the Suburban O'Hare Commission, 117 E. Green
Street, Bensenville, IL 60106, for the Citizen's Action
Plan.
Alderman Sayad stated that he has received a lot of calls
on this matter; after all that has happened last week,
we don't know what is going to happen with the airlines;
we should defer this payment until we see what is going
on at the airport; we have to sit back and hold off ; we
shouldn't be doing this at this time.
Alderman Brookman stated that this is a critical issue
at a critical time; SOC is the one organized group that
fights expansion at O'Hare; do we really want additional
flights operating at 0' Hare?; it will add stress on
security; there are also health issues.
Alderman Murphy stated that she thinks it would be wise
to hold off on the payment until we know what is going
on at O'Hare.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to suspend the rules
to permit public input on this matter. Motion declared
failed. Aldermen Christiansen, Brookman, Becker, Smith
and Mayor Arredia voted no. Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy,
Sayad, Argus voted yes.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman,
question. Motion declared carried.
Sayad and Argus voted no.
Upon roll call on the original motion,
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 3-Murphy, Sayad, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
to call for the
Aldermen Murphy,
the vote was:
Mayor Arredia stated that he would not release payment
until it has been determined, in writing, that all the
other communities involved have committed to making a
similar payment.
MOTORIZED
SKATEBOARD
ORDINANCE:
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1528
PENNSYLVANIA:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-73-01
HIRING OF
LOBBYIST:
WAIVING
OF PERMIT
FEES/
SPECIAL
REQUESTS:
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
WILKINS AT
BRADLEY:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
Attorney be authorized to prepare necessary ordinance to
prohibit anyone from operating a motorized skateboard on
a public or private street, parking lot, sidewalk, bike
path or other areas open to the public. Motion declared
carried (further action on this matter under Consent
Agenda on October 1, 2001).
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DENY request
for a Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code
Amendments to permit construction of a parking pad, 9'
wide at the property line, flaring to 16' wide by 17'
long, in the front yard on property located at 152 8
Pennsylvania Avenue, BUT refund application fee to the
petitioner and Staff be authorized to investigate
possibility of permit parking in this area. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-73-01, 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:
$2,920,520.47. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to retain the
services of All-Circa, Inc., 111 W. Washington Street,
Suite 1920, Chicago, IL 60602, to serve as a lobbyist for
the City, for a fee of $60,000 (authorized by the City
Council on December 19, 2000). Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Argus
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, that when
special requests are received that permit fees be waived
because of medical, financial, etc. reasons, the matter
be referred to the alderman of the Ward, for review and
report. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that four (4) months ago he
requested the STAC (Staff Traffic Advisory Committee) to
review his request for a stop sign on the northwest
corner of Wilkins Drive and Bradley Street; he has never
received a response.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, that City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance making Wilkins
Drive a stop street at Bradley Street.
Alderman Brookman stated that she would like a full
report from STAC regarding this matter.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen, Brookman
and Smith voted no.
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS ~-~---~~~
2001