12-01-2003062
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2003
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 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, December 1, 2003.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Assistant City Manager-EDC
Director Schneider, Director of Finance Egeberg, Acting Police Chief
Prandini, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Engineering Oakl ey, Dire ctor
of Public Works Dusckett, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City
Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
RECOGNITION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
2003 TAX
LEVY:
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia introduced members of the Des Plaines
Preservation Society, Joan Kuersten, Sandy Kangas and
Doug Bean, who presented awards to the winners of their
Kids Art & Essay Contest: Melissa Goetter, Nitya Murthy,
Eduardo Cortes, Scott Chapp, and Paulina Szczepaniak.
Mayor Arredia introduced Andrew Samborski, representing
Knights of Columbus Father Linden Council, No. 3627 of
Des Plaines, who presented a plaque of appreciation to
Mayor Arredia and Alderman Tom Becker for their generous
support of the Council's Mental Retardation/
Learning Disability Tootsie Roll Drive.
Mayor Arredia introduced Javier Zavala, a student at
Algonquin Middle School, who was a regional winner in the
Home of the Free photo contest which was created to help
7th and gth graders learn about ci vies and photo
journalism.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 ,
2003
Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at 7:14
p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal
notice to discuss the proposed property tax levy increase
for the City of Des Plaines for 2003 tax year levy, in
the amount of $18,505,790, which represents a 5.1%
increase over the previous year.
Director of Finance Egeberg stated that the amount of the
tax levy can be adjusted when this matter is discussed
on December 2, 2003.
Mayor Arredia asked for public comment. There was none.
Further act ion on this matter under Committee of the
Whole l ater i n t he meeting.
The Publi c Hearing was adjourned at 7 :16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:17 p.m.
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
2003 PINE:
AMEND ORDER
OF BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE
Z-27-03
AS AMENDED
VARIATION/
320 TOUHY:
RECESS:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Ms. Nancy O'Toole, 1234 White Street, addressed the City
Council asking Alderman Christiansen (her alderman) how
he can vote for the Second Ward when he won't have a Ward
meeting. Alderman Christiansen said he did send her an
E-mail today and would be happy to talk to her about this
after the meeting.
Mr. Michael Mickelsen, Des Plaines Citizens for
Responsible Development, P.O. Box 2760, Des Plaines,
addressed the City Council stating that the aldermen
should listen to their mayor who recently suggested that
the post off ice on Oakton Street be moved because of the
traffic congestion; the new high rise being planned on
Oakton Street will cause even more traffic; listen to
your mayor.
Mr. Joe Bagdonas, 400 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot 456, addressed
the City Council stating that he filed a Freedom of
Information request on October 24, 2003 and what he got
back was a joke; you withheld information; he has filed
a $5 million law suit for violation of the Freedom of
Information Act request and an additional $5 million in
punitive damages against the City.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that the Marine Corps collect unwrapped
new toys for the holidays; they could use some
assistance; Mayor Arredia is allowing the toys to be
collected here at City Hall; hopefully you will keep us
in mind when you do your shopping; thank you for your
generosity.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE (as
requested by the petitioner) until January 5, 2004, the
matter of a Parking Pad Variation for 2003 S. Pine
Street, scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the
Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to amend the order
of business to bring to the floor Item 2 under Unfinished
Business regarding the adoption of Ordinance Z-27-03.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
Z-27-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
7.4-5(D) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MANUFACTURING BUILDING SILO
AND A CONVEYOR AT 320 W. TOUHY AVENUE IN DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE 03-40-V) .
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker,
question. Motion declared carried.
and Smith voted no.
to call for the
Aldermen Brookman
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to call for a five
(5)-minute recess. Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 7:35 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:41 p.m.
City Clerk McAllister requested that Item 1 be removed
from the Consent Agenda, and Alderman Smith requested
that Items 2 through 20 be removed. This action left no
items remaining on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES/
REGULAR
MEETING:
MINUTES/
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
YEAR 2003
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #3:
Ordinance
M-83-03
YEAR 2003
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #4:
Ordinance
M-84-03
YEAR 2003
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #5:
Ordinance
M-85-03
LA QUINTA
DEV. AGREE./
TIF #6:
Resolution
R-125-03
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Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council requesting that the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Council held November 17, 2003 be
amended as follows: Page Two, Paragraph Two, the address
should read 520 River Road, not 520 Perry Street; and TIF
#1 should read TIF #5.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held November
17, 2003 -AS AMENDED on Page Two, Paragraph Two, that
the address read 520 River Road, not 520 Perry Street;
and TIF #1 should read TIF #5. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held
November 17, 2003.
Motion by Alderman Brookman that approval of the minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held
November 17, 2003, be POSTPONED until December 15, 2003,
DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Motion declared carried on the original motion.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2003 Tax Levy for Speci a l
Service Area Number Three (Cumberland Townhomes, 140-150
Northwest Highway), in the amount of $13,000, as provided
in Ordinance M-42-94; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-83-03, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER THREE OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2003 Tax Levy for Special
Service Area Number Four (Woodland Townhomes, 1560-1568
Woodland Avenue) in the amount of $2,000, as provided in
Ordinance M-11-9 5; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-84-03, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FOUR OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2003 Tax Levy for Special
Service Area Number Five (Westfield Drive Water Main) in
the amount of $3,782, as provided in Ordinance M-30-03;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-85-03, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Development Agreement with La Quinta
Properties, Inc., 909 Hidden Ridge, Suite 600, Irving,
TX 75038, for the property in TIF #6 bounded by Mannheim
Road, Pratt Avenue, the Wisconsin Central Railroad and
the Northwest Tollway; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-125-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES AND LA QUINTA PROPERTIES, INC. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A LA QUINTA HOTEL. 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.
PEERS PHASE 2
GRANT AGREE./
ILLINOIS
COMMERCE
COMMISSION:
Resolution
R-126-03
REDUCTION OF
SURETY/
KOLBIARZ &
Di FRANCO
SUB. , 358-90
BELLAIRE:
VEHICLE
STICKER
SUPPLIES:
BID AWARD/
EMERG. VEH.
PREEMPTION
SYSTEMS:
BID AWARD/
HEATERS AND
A.C. SYSTEMS/
FIRE STA. 1:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Public Education and Enforcement Research
Study (PEERS): Phase 2 Grant Award Agreement , #ICC-2003-
PEERS-5, from the Illinois Commerce Commission, i n the
amount of $40, 000 to conduct a public educati on and
enforcement campaign targeted at reducing or eliminating
pedestrian and motor vehicle railroad grade crossing
traffic violations; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-126-03, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION
OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT RESEARCH STUDY
(PEERS): PHASE 2 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS
COMMERCE COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT . 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 Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Reduction of Public
Improvement Surety by 20.7% or $175,132.50 for M.
Kolbiarz and P. DiFranco Subdivision, 358-390 Bellaire
Avenue, at Church Street, contingent upon petitioner
submitting an amended Letter of Credit in the amount of
$670,543.50. 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 Sayad, that a
different logo be on the vehicle sticker every year; and
that a contest be held with all the schools for the logo
design. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to accept
proposal from Rydin Decal, 660 Pond Drive, Wood Dale, IL
60191, for the purchase of vehicle sticker supplies, in
the total amount of $5, 087. SO/Budgeted Funds; and it
would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived. 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 Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Installation of 2003
Emergency Vehicle Preemption Systems to the lowest
bidder, Meade Electric Company, 2215 S. York Road, Suite
304, Oak Brook, IL 60521, in the total bid amount of
$107,600 (funded with $71,575 remaining from a $75,000
Illinois First Grant, $15,000 from Police Customs Seizure
Funds, and $21,025 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds). 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 Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Purchase and Installation
of Three (3) Sterling Gas-Fired Unit Heaters and Two (2)
Carrier-Bryant Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems for
Fire Station #1, to the lowest bidder, Gartner Heating
& Cooling, 6412 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053,
in the total bid amount of $18,400/2003 Budgeted Funds.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
BID AWARD
(Cont'd.)
APPOINTMENT/
POLICE
CHIEF:
APPOINTMENT/
DIR. OF HUM.
RES. & SVS.:
ORDINANCE
M-86-03
LIQ. LIC./
1141 LEE:
ORDINANCE
M-80-03
LIC. AGREE./
1378 PERRY:
ORDINANCE
M-81-03
LIC. AGREE./
441 COURTESY:
ORDINANCE
M-82-03
DELETE A
CLASS B LIQ.
LICENSE:
ORDINANCE
Z-36-03
MAP AMEND./
300 WESTERN:
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AYES: 7-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session on November 17, 2003 to
approve Mayoral appointment of Jim Prandini as Chief of
Police, effective immediately. Motion declared carri e d .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to concur wi t h
consensus in Executive Session on November 17, 2003 to
approve Mayoral appointment of Jason Bajor as Director
of Human Resources and Services, effective immediately.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-86-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 4 "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS" SECTION 5, "NUMBER OF LICENSES LIMITED" OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES TO ADD ONE CLASS A LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR VITOSHA 65, INC. D/B/A MEHANA RESTAURANT,
LOCATED AT 1141 LEE STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-80-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNER R.
FRANCZAK AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN
UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY IN FRONT OF 1378 PERRY STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
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 Smith, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-81-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNER RIDVAN
ALKA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF
441 COURTESY LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. 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 Smith, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-82-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 4 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS" SECTION 5,
"NUMBER OF LICENSES LIMITED" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO SUBTRACT ONE CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE. 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 Smith, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-36-03, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A MAP
AMENDMENT FROM M-2, GENERAL MANUFACTURING TO R-4, CENTRAL
CORE RESIDENTIAL AT 300 WESTERN AVENUE (CASE 03-58-A) .
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.
ORDINANCE
Z-37-03
MAP AMEND./
302 WESTERN:
ORDINANCE
Z-38-03
MAP AMEND./
1100 N.W.
HIGHWAY:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
2003 TAX
LEVY:
HIRING OF
HEALTH INS.
CONSULTANT/
AD HOC
COMMITTEE:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-37-03, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A MAP
AMENDMENT FROM M-2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING TO R-4, CENTRAL
CORE RESIDENTIAL AT 302 WESTERN AVENUE (CASE 03-59-A) .
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 Smith, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-38-03, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A MAP
AMENDMENT FROM R-4, CENTRAL CORE RESIDENTIAL TO M-2
GENERAL MANUFACTURING FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1100 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY (CASE 03-60-A) . 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.
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 December 1, 2003 -
Warrant Register -AS AMENDED, in the total amount of
$3,255,718.34; and further recommend that Resolution R-
127-03 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of November
20, 2003, and stated that he is recommending that the
property tax levy ordinance be approved and placed on
First Reading tonight in the amount of $19,989,186, which
includes the Debt Service, and represents a 4.8% increase
over last year.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
approve the 2003 Property Tax Levy in the amount of
$19,989,186; and Ordinance M-87-03 be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that the Staff is recommending that
they do a complete report of the Employee Medical Fund
(EMF), which will have an estimated fund balance deficit
of $2.2 million at the end of 2003, and then report back
to the City Council to determine if an outside consultant
should be hired to review the problem with the fund.
Alderman Murphy stated that time is of the essence; we
should move ahead and hire a consultant; the Staff could
do their own audit too.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council that Staff be authorized to hire an outside
consultant to audit the Employee Medical Trust Fund at
a cost not-to-exceed $15,000/General Funds-Legislative.
Motion declared carried.
STORMWATER
MASTER PLAN:
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Director of Engineering Oakley gave a power point
presentation which consisted of a summary of the projects
and funding alternatives.
Alderman Argus stated that she would like to see a City-
wide plan that would include alleys and front yard
flooding.
Alderman Murphy stated that this should be done on a
project by project basis.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council to approve a City-wide Stormwater Master
Plan which would be implemented project by project with
a funding recommendation for each project.
Mr. Dennis Mongoven, 618 Sandy Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that they have flooded a
lot; they have been dealing with flooding for 35 years;
the only way we can fix it is to address what we are
going to do; this is a bad area.
Mrs. Cathy Frame, 382 S. Cumberland Parkway, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that she is concerned
that Areas #2, 3, 4 and 12 are going to be draining into
Weler Creek. Director of Engineering Oakley said yes
they will, that is a natural drainage, however there
would be storage included and it would be at a different
rate. Mrs. Frame stated that she is against water going
into Weller Creek.
Mr. George Lobb, 530 Amherst Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating the cost figures presented
tonight look like they are 5 to 10 years old; these do
not look like current figures; he doesn't think these
figures will cover the cost; he is not against this plan
but look at the costs carefully.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating his concern about the
condition of the North School playground; they have put
in some drainage but it is not enough; water is a big
problem in this area; it has to be corrected; it is
dangerous for the children.
Mr. Jim Vinci, 1481 Marshall Drive, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has spoken here
before about flooding; it does seem like a lot of money,
but if you break it down per person, it is not that much;
some streets were engineered incorrectly; streets are not
the residents responsibility; please give this careful
consideration.
Alderman Brookman stated that she agrees that the City
should start somewhere but we should start with reliable
information; we should send out a questionnaire to each
home; we must make sure that when we act it is based on
factual information; she will be voting no because it is
the prudent thing to do.
Substitute motion by Alderman Brookman that the
Stormwater Master Plan not be approved until each home
in the City is contacted, DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to call for the
question. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
STORMWATER
(Cont'd.)
REQUEST FOR
RECONSIDER./
ORDINANCE
Z-27-03:
ORDINANCE
Z-35-03
MAP AMEND./
1601, 1603
& 1609
HILLS AVE.:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-127-03
ORDINANCE
M-87-03
2003 TAX
LEVY:
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Upon roll call on Alderman Sayad's orignal motion, the
vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Alderman Brookman requested that one (1) of the six (6)
aldermen who voted to adopt Ordinance Z-27-03 earlier in
the evening change their vote. None of the six ( 6)
aldermen spoke.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, that Ordinance Z-
35-03 be AMENDED as follows:
--petitioner must submit a fully dimensioned and detailed
site plan and separate landscape plan for staff review,
to the Architectural Commission for comments and
approval, before applying for a building permit;
--petitioner shall have one access to Hills Avenue, on
the west lot and all exiting traffic to Hills Avenue
shall be limited to left-hand out turn only and right
turn in; petitioner agrees to the placement of a
restricted access median similar to the drawings
submitted as the staff recommended; petitioner shall
notify the residents of the Architectural Commission
meeting so that the residents may have input to the
landscaping at the time of the Architectural Commission's
approval;
--petitioner must construct a landscape buffer along the
entire Hills Avenue frontage for Architectural Commission
approval and the fence on the east side of the property
per the Zoning Code;
--there shall be no driveways, access or exit from the
Lipp Family Trust property onto Hills Avenue; the
driveway constructed on Hills Avenue for the use of the
proposed development from Bosco property shall be
restricted to right turn in and left turn out only; and
ADOPT Ordinance Z-35-03 AS AMENDED/AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A MAP AMENDMENT FROM R-1, SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL LOCATED AT
1601, 1603 AND 1609 HILLS AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(Case 02-79-A). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-127-03, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$3,255,718.34. 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 Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-87-03, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2004. Motion declared carried.
STORMWATER
MASTER PLAN:
HIRING OF
HEALTH INS.
CONSULTANT:
REQUEST FOR
RECONSIDER./
ORDINANCE
Z-27-03:
ADJOURNMENT:
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12/1/03
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve a
City-wide Stormwater Master Plan which would be
implemented project by project with a funding
recommendation for each project. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff be
authorized to hire an outside consultant to audit the
Employee Medical Trust Fund at a cost not-to-exceed
$15,000/General Funds-Legislative. 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 Smith requested that one ( 1) of the six ( 6)
aldermen who voted to adopt Ordinance Z-27-03 earlier in
the evening change their vote. Alderman Smith stated
that he would like this matter remanded back to the Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals to allow for an
opportunity for expert witnesses. None of the six (6)
aldermen spoke.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:01 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVEf __ BY ME THIS __ l _( __ _
DAY OF , 2003
Anth~ia, MAYOR