06-03-2002255
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
JUNE 3, 2002
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 6:15 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Ci vie Center on Monday, June
3, 2002.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus.
Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:18 p.m.
Alderman Beauvais arrived at 7:08 p.m. Alderman Brookman
left the meeting at 10:18 p.m. Alderman Beauvais left the
meeting at 10:47 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Miller, Assistant City Manager-EDC
Director Schneider, Director of Finance Egeberg, Assistant Director of
Finance Jisa, Police Chief Ryan, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of
Engineering Oakley, Acting Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director
of Human Resources & Services Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to go into Executive
Session to discuss acquisition/lease of real property and
pending litigation. 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 6:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:08 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Ady de la Garza, Iglesia
Maranatha (Bethesda Worship Center), followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia introduced Ady de la Garza and Vaiju Dunung
who will be receiving an award at the Northwest Suburban
Unity Dinner to be held Thursday, June 6, 2002, for their
outstanding contributions to the City of Des Plaines
through service to its residents and for promoting the
ideals of Unity within racial, ethnic and religious
lines.
Mayor Arredia presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Owen Fordham for being an exemplary citizen through his
many years of volunteer activities, i.e. Des Plaines
Masonic Lodge, his church, Scholarship Fund for Maine
West High School, food baskets for the needy.
Fire Chief Farinella presented checks in the amount of
$3,984.30 each to representatives of the Muscular
Dystrophy Association and the Illinois Fire Safety
Alliance (IFSA) Burn Camp for burned children, which were
the proceeds from the 'Fill the Boot' campaign recently
conducted by the Des Plaines Fire Department.
Mayor Arredia recognized Linda Forman, Chairman of the
Taste of Des Plaines, which was held June 1-2, 2002, for
her tireless efforts that made it the success it was.
Mrs. Forman thanked Mayor Arredia, the aldermen and all
the many volunteers who made it all possible.
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
FLOOD
CONTROL
PLAN:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-58-02
ZONING CASE
02-26-V
VARIATION/
1195 s.
JEANNETTE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-12-02
IDOT AGREE.
TRAF. SIG./
RAND ROAD
MFT FUNDS:
Consent
Agenda
RES. R-61-02
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Mr. Vince Naccarato, 486 Cordial Drive, addressed the
City Council stating that he read that the City is
looking for part-time help to read the water meters; why
couldn't we use the Block Captains? Mayor Arredia said
we could, if they volunteer. Mr. Naccarato stated that
he would volunteer.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that when the aldermen discuss the
building code amendments they should make it a
requirement that all wiring should be in the ceilings not
underground; it is a big expense when it rots out after
10 years and you have to replace it by tearing up the
flooring; wiring should be up on the ceiling.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, 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; Ordinance M-
30-02 was adopted; Ordinance Z-12-02 was placed on First
Reading; and Resolutions R-58-02, R-61-02 and R-62-02
were adopted.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
May 20, 2002, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held May
20, 2002. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held May
20, 2002, to approve the revised proposed Flood Control
Plan reflecting Mayor Arredia's comments; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-58-02, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FLOOD
CONTROL PLAN AS PREPARED BY THE TECHNICAL SUBCOMMITTEE
OF THE FLOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of
Appeals, re Zoning Case 02-26-V, to grant request for a
Variation to permit the construction of a 6' high, solid
fence in the secondary front yard instead of the
permitted 4' high, 50% open fence in R-1 Single Family
Residential District on property located at 1195 S.
Jeannette Street; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-12-02, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
VARIATION TO SECTIONS 8.2-l(B) AND 8.2-6(A) OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SIX FOOT,
100% SOLID FENCE, INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED 4 FOOT, 50%
OPEN FENCE AT 1195 s. JEANNETTE STREET I DES PLAINES I
ILLINOIS (CASE 02-26-V). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute agreement with Illinois Department
of Transportation (!DOT) for the installation of
emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment at Rand Road/Wolf
Road and Rand Road/Third Avenue, at a cost to the City
of $14,950 to be paid from MFT Funds, Section
R-61-02
(Cont'd.)
MINER STREET
RESURFAC./
IDOT
MFT FUNDS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-62-02
PURCHASE/
COPIES FOR
POLICE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
REPLACE
HVAC EQUIP./
CIVIC CENTER:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
2002 SIDEWALK
&: CURB
REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
ELECTION/
MAYOR PRO
TEM:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-30-02
YEAR 2001
SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIA. :
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT:
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02-00185-00 TL, Contract #60583; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-61-02 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $14,950 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS TO PAY FOR
THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COST OF INSTALLING AND RELOCATING
EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-EMPTION EQUIPMENT ALONG (US 12)
RAND ROAD AT ILLINOIS 58 (GOLF ROAD), THIRD AVENUE, AND
WOLF ROAD, KNOWN AS STATE SECTION 1998-051TS, CITY MFT
SECTION 02-00185-00 TL, CONTRACT NO. 60583. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to authorize appropriation of
$8,130.67/MFT Funds, Section 02-00187-00 RS, Contract
#60410, to Illinois Department of Transportation (!DOT)
as the City's cost for the removal of mountable median
on Miner Street (Route 14) between Garland Place and Rand
Road (Route 12); and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-62-02 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $8,130.67 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS TO PAY
FOR THE CITY'S COST OF REMOVAL OF MOUNTABLE MEDIAN ON
MINER STREET (RT. 14) BETWEEN GARLAND PLACE AND RAND ROAD
(US 12) CITY MFT SECTION 02-00187-00 RS, CONTRACT #60410.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from
Distinctive, 3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 250, Rolling
Meadows, IL 60008, for purchase of One (1) Konica 7045
Digital Copier for the Police Department in the amount
of $11,850/Police Customs Asset Seizure Funds; and it
would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Bedco
Mechanical, 322 N. Wolf Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056,
to replace Civic Center HVAC Chiller Barrel in the amount
of $24,970/Building & Grounds Fund; and it would be in
the best interest of the City that usual bid procedures
be waived. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to award bid for 2002 Sidewalk
and Curb Replacement Program to the lowest bidder,
Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., 7306 Central Park, Skokie,
IL 60076, in the total amount of $625, 000/MFT Funds,
Section 02-00000-00 GM. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Mayor Arredia to elect Alderman
Tom Christiansen as Mayor Pro Tern while he is attending
the National Conference of Mayors Summer Session in
Madison, Wisconsin, from Friday, June 14 until Tuesday,
June 18, 2002. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-30-02, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE CORPORATE
PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) was the
Mayoral appointment to the DES PLAINES ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS of Dick Ohman, replacing Jack Messerschmidt.
(final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on June
17, 2002)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
MUNICIPAL
GAS USE
TAX:
QUARTERLY
FINANCIAL
REPORT:
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MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the June 3, 2002
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $6,163,763.08;
and further recommend that Resolution R-63-02 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of May 21,
2002, regarding the implementation of a Municipal Gas Use
Tax of 2.5-cent per therm beginning August 1, 2002; NICOR
recommends that the City utilize this tax rather than a
gross receipt tax; everyone would pay the same; NICOR
would collect this for the City.
Alderman Becker questioned the wording in the proposed
ordinance that every taxpayer would keep records; this
should be done by the utility companies.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this sounds like a
"'bucket of worms' ; his condo buys bulk gas from a company
in Texas; how can they differentiate between what we buy
in bulk and what we buy from NICOR?; this should be more
defined as to how it will be charged.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council that the City implement a Municipal Gas Use
Tax at the rate of 2.5 cents per therm effective August
1, 2002; and proposed ordinance be placed on first
Reading at appropriate time this evening with the
amendment that every public utility will keep the
records. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that he has had many meetings with
Staff regarding where the City is financially right now;
the City's shortfall in revenue comes mainly from less
revenue received from the hotel tax, state income tax and
property tax; because of September 11, 2001 and the
continuing recession, the $1.2 million surplus that was
built into the 2002 Budget will not materialize.
Alderman Sayad stated that we have been downsizing,
restraining our spending, retooling ourselves; he feels
they have a plan that is workable; it will bring back
stability; we have to keep in mind our bond rating;
Moody's has already issued a negative watch relative to
our reduced cash balances; the City's bond rating could
be downgraded from AA2 to AA3, which would increase
interest cost for future bond issues; the City Code
prohibits the City from adopting a budget that does not
have a cash reserve of at least 10% to expenditures.
Alderman Sayad stated that the implementation of a 3.75%
Telecommunications Tax would generate $2. 8 million in new
revenue; Des Plaines is the only community in the area
that has not implemented this tax which is charged on the
gross receipts for all forms of telecommunication, i.e.
phones, cell phones, pagers, fax lines, etc.
Director of Finance Egeberg made a detailed power-point
presentation of the City's financial picture and what is
projected next year with suggested actions.
FINANCIAL
(Cont'd.)
RECESS:
NEW CLASS
H-2 LIQ. LIC.
&: AMENDMENT/
CLASS B-1:
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Alderman Murphy stated that we should look at
reorganizing and restructuring; maybe we should do more
with less; we should look at decreasing expenditures.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that not many people get
their taxes reduced; why doesn't the City ask Cook County
for more money from property taxes? Director of Finance
Egeberg said that can't be done because there is a
formula they must follow. Mr. Moore stated that he is
a Union person and because of that he now lives a very
comfortable life, but he never got a 3.5% increase in all
the years he worked.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is suggesting that
there be a salary freeze with all the Unions and
department heads -from the top down; he has had to do
that; talk the Unions into doing that.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he would like to see
some cost cutting before you implement any taxes; there
is no room for major expenditures; maybe consolidate
departments; there is no free lunch.
Mr. Jim Behrenfeld, 957 Acres Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that whenever there is a
shortfall, you look for tax increases; what are you doing
to increase revenues by attracting new businesses to Des
Plaines like a Home Depot; we should market the City
more; we have a wonderful City. City Manager Miller said
that the City has done that but we won't realize that
revenue until 2004; we have kept some businesses here ,
i.e. Sysco; we have a new dealership coming into town.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council that the City implement a 3. 75%
Telecommunication Tax and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance to be placed on the July 15,
2002 Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to call for a five
(5) minute recess. Motion declared carried.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:35 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
LEGAL &: LICENSING -Alderman Smith, Chair
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of May 24, 2002,
to add a new Class H-2 Liquor License and amend Class B-1
to permit beer and wine carryout in smaller stores.
Alderman Murphy stated that it is time that we prevent
businesses from going to other communities because we
don't permit this type of liquor license.
Alderman Brookman stated that these ordinances represent
a major change in our laws; we need to make the best
decision for the community; this should be done case by
case; she is totally against this ordinance that would
make it easy to buy beer and wine.
LIQUOR LIC.
(Cont'd.}
CAR DEALER
INCENTIVES/
MANCARI AUTO
AND O'HARE
AUTO:
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Mr. Pat Gillespie, 1038 Everett Lane, owner of Packy's
Wine & Liquor, 1440 Oakton Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking that the aldermen vote
against these ordinances; he is concerned about the
drinking that would result; he presented petitions to the
City Clerk.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to create a new Class H-2 Liquor License to
permit the sale of beer and wine carryout on premises
with a minimum of 1,300 sq. ft. on the inside of the
building with no more than 1/3 of the total square feet
allocated to the sale of beer and wine; and City Attorney
be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen and Brookman
voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to amend Class B-1 Liquor License that the
premises would have a minimum of 1,300 square feet on the
inside of the building with no more than 1/3 of the
square footage allocated for the sale of alcoholic
beverages; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Christiansen and Brookman voted no.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Assistant City Manager-EDC Director Schneider reviewed
his memo of May 2, 2002, regarding the incentive
agreements negotiated by the Staff with Mancari Auto
Group, who has purchased the site at Rand and Central
Roads (the former Haeger site}, and with O'Hare Auto
Group, who are looking to expand; building and demolition
fees would be waived for both dealers; Mancari Auto Group
is also requesting a Cook County Real Estate Class 6(b}
property tax exemption for the new construction or
substantial rehabilitation work to the building and
grounds on property located at 77 Rand Road.
Alderman Sayad commended Alderman Becker and the Staff ;
he will be voting for this.
Alderman Smith stated that now would be the time to talk
to these car dealers about their hours, noise, lighting
and property maintenance; it should be in the agreement.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council that the City enter into a Business
Development Agreement with Mancari Auto Group, 4630 W.
95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, for property located at
77 Rand Road; and Resolution R-64-02 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council that the City support and consent to the
granting of a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6 (b}
to Mancari Auto Group, 4630 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL
60453, for the new construction or substantial
rehabilitation work to the building and grounds for
property located at 77 Rand Road; and Resolution R-65-02
be adopted at appropriate time this evening .
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council that the City enter into a Business
Development Agreement with O'Hare Auto Group, 1533 River
Road, for property located at 1533 River Road; and
Resolution R-66-02 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
MUNICIPAL
GAS USE
TAX:
Ordinance
M-31-02
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-63-02
TELECOMMUNI.
TAX:
NEW CLASS
H-2 LIQUOR
LICENSE:
AMENDMENT/
CLASS B-1
LIQ. LICENSE:
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MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
implement a Municipal Gas Use tax at the rate of 2. 5
cents per therm effective August 1, 2002, and place on
First Reading Ordinance M-31-02, with the amendment that
every public utility will keep the records. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-31-02, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE V, 'BUSINESS REGULATIONS' TO ADD A NEW
CHAPTER 59, 'MUNICIPAL GAS USE TAX,' TO THE CITY CODE OF
DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-63-02, 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:
$6,163,763.08. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
implement a 3. 75% Telecommunication Tax and City Attorney
be authorized to draft necessary ordinance to be placed
on the July 15, 2002 Consent Agenda. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to create a new
Class H-2 Liquor License to permit the sale of beer and
wine carryout on premises with a minimum of 1,300 sq. ft.
on the inside of the building with no more than 1/3 of
the total square feet allocated to the sale of beer and
wine; and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried (further action on
this matter under Unfinished Business on June 17, 2002).
Later in the meeting, Alderman Christiansen, with the
leave of the City Council, changed his vote to no.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to amend Class
B-1 Liquor License that the premises would have a minimum
of 1,300 sq. ft. on the inside of the building with no
more than 1/3 of the square footage allocated for the
sale of alcoholic beverages; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried (further action on this matter under Unfinished
Business on June 17, 2002) . Later in the meeting,
Alderman Christiansen, with the leave of the City
Council, changed his vote to no.
BUS. DEVELOP.
AGREEMENT/
MANCARI AUTO
77 RAND:
Resolution
R-64-02
6(B) REAL
ESTATE CLASS.
MANCARI AUTO/
77 RAND:
Resolution
R-65-02
BUS. DEVELOP.
AGREEMENT/
O'HARE AUTO
1533 RIVER:
Resolution
R-66-02
CHANGE OF
VOTE/
LIQ. LIC.
AMENDMENTS:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
IEPA1 PEOPLE
V. CITY:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City enter
into a Business Development Agreement with Mancari Auto
Group, 4630 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, for
property located at 77 Rand Road; and adopt Resolution R-
64-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MANCARI AUTO GROUP
AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
support and consent to the granting of a Cook County Real
Estate Classification 6 (b) property tax exemption to
Mancari Auto Group, 4630 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL
60453, for the new construction or substantial
rehabilitation work to the building and grounds for
property located at 77 Rand Road; and adopt Resolution R-
65-02, A RESOLUTION INDICATING MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF A
COOK COUNTY REAL ESTATE CLASS 6 (b) PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
TO MANCARI AUTO GROUP LOCATED AT 77 RAND ROAD IN DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City enter
into a Business Development Agreement with O'Hare Auto
Group, 1533 Des Plaines/River Road; and adopt Resolution
R-66-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN O'HARE AUTO GROUP
AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to permit
Alderman Christiansen to change his vote from AYE to NO
made earlier in the meeting to approve a new Class H-2
Liquor License and to amend the Class B-1 Liquor License.
Motion declared carried. This action did not change the
outcome of the vote, both motions still passed.
The City Council went back into Executive Session at
10: 47 p. m., which had been recessed earlier in the
meeting by Mayor Arredia.
The City Council reconvened at 11:07 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to negotiate a settlement as directed regarding IEPA;
People v. City. Motion declared carried.
PENDING
LITIGATION/
C. DIAMOND
V. CITY:
ON THE FIFTY
PROJECT/
CITY AND
MARYVILLE
ACADEMY:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to negotiate a settlement as directed regarding Charles
Diamond v. City. Motion declared carried.
Discussed in Executive Session earlier in the evening was
the matter regarding an entertainment project being
proposed by On The Fifty, LLC, to display all NFL Chicago
Bears games for the 2002 season under a tent on Maryville
Academy grounds, River and Central Roads. City Attorney
Wiltse ruled that since this matter does not involve
rental of property owned by the City, it does not qualify
for discussion in Executive Session.
There was a general discussion regarding security, fire
control, garbage, snow removal, parking and rental
payments. Mayor Arredia requested that the aldermen
submit their questions and concerns to him as soon as
possible and he would report back to them.
(This project was subsequently rejected by Maryville
Academy)
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS f 9
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