02-17-2004111
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,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004
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
Tuesday, February 17, 2004.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith and Argus. Aldermen Becker left the meeting at
10:15 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Director of Finance Egeberg ,
Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Engineering
Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Deputy Director of Community
Development Molinari, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney
Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia introduced Margaret Polovchak, a member of
the Des Plaines Healthy Community Partnership Initiative,
who gave a brief overview of the new Des Plaines Mental
Health Crisis Response Team which is comprised of
thirteen community members; they will provide mental
heal th crisis intervention and the coordination of follow
up services to those impacted by a community disaster or
critical incident within the City.
Mayor Arreida introduced Luisa Salazar, an intern in the
City Manager's office, who gave a PowerPoint presentation
on the new Des Plaines Customer Comment Card Program
which provides residents the opportunity to give feedback
on how City services are being provided; comment cards
will be widely distributed and will also be available
through the City's website.
Aldermen Becker and Christiansen presented appreciation
awards to the many businesses who contributed to the 2003
Holiday Ceremony at the Library Plaza on December 6,
2003; and to the many schools who created ornaments and
decorated the holiday trees which were donated by the
Optimist Club of Des Plaines.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council stating redeveloping is going "gang-busters"
in the City, but some land can't be redeveloped because
of contaminated soil; developers say they don't have the
money to do this; part of the gasoline tax money is
supposed to be used for environmental clean-up and
leaking underground tanks; can't we get some of this t ax
money for the City to use to clean up some of our land,
i .e. Oakton and Lee Streets, Wolf and Algonquin Roads?;
Staff should contact our legislators and lobbyist.
Mr. Richard Ahlman, 330 Columbia Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that he has been following the issue
of the new fire station very carefully; the City should
hire a consultant to do a comprehensive study about the
need for a new station; tour and evaluate the present
stations; look at traffic patterns and land use plans
before we spend all this money; he doesn't have a problem
with a new station i f the need is there; we may even need
a fourth station, but we need an evaluation.
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd. )
CENSURE
ACTION:
SUSPEND THE
RULES:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Mr. Jim Albrecht, 1105 Jeannette Street, addressed the
City Council stating that he is a retired member of the
Des Plaines Fire Department; a new station is not a new
plan; this was being worked on in the late 1980s; firemen
are very good neighbors.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he agrees with both of the previous
gentlemen; we need to do a study and then put it in the
right location; he questioned the definition in the
Klaeren Rules regarding records; the procedures at the
Des Plaines Plan Commission meetings were not followed
correctly; he could not get a proper copy of the
transcript of the last meeting; what he did get was not
complete or correct; there were omissions of testimony;
this is an unlawful record.
Mrs. Renee Ekman, 1101 Prospect Lane, addressed the Cit y
Council stating that she is concerned about the new fire
station project because we don't know about storm sewers
and flooding possibilities; what will the City do to
avoid flooding in this area; there will be increased
traffic; there are no sidewalks.
Mr. Edward Ekman, 1101 Prospect Lane, addressed the City
Council asking if residents would be able to speak at
tomorrow night's meeting on the new fire station. He was
told yes. Mr. Ekman stated that the residents were not
notified about the condemnation of the properties at Lee
Street and Prospect Avenue; he also questioned the
minutes of the Plan Commission meeting of January 12,
2004.
Alderman Brookman stated that she received conflicting
stories about the minutes of the January 12, 2004 Plan
Commission meeting; she questioned whether the tape she
received of the meeting was correct. Alderman Brookman
became accusatory of the Staff; asking which of the three
versions of the creation of the tape she should believe.
Mayor Arredia stated that further discussion on this
matter should wait until tomorrow night at the Special
meeting on this matter. Alderman Brookman refused to
yield to the Chair.
Alderman Sayad called for a point of order that Alderman
Brookman was out of order. Mayor Arredia sustained the
point of order and removed the floor from Alderman
Brookman. Alderman Brookman continued to speak out of
order.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, that Alderman
Brookman be censured for improper conduct in not yielding
the floor and continuing to speak. 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 Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to suspend the
rules to permit Mr. Edward Ekman to finish his comments.
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Edward Ekman, 1101 Prospect Lane, sta~ed that he is
confused about the rules at these meetings, but he thinks
he can address everything tomorrow night.
Alderman Murphy requested that Items 3, 3a and 6 be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy,
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a
declared carried.
to establish a
and 6. Motion
~
CON. AGENDA
(Cont'd. )
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
ELIMINATION
OF CABLE
SERVICES
COMMISSION:
Ordinance
M-8-04
PUB. IMPROV./
BUOYS FOURTH
ADDITION,
OAKWOOD AVE . :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-15-04
WATER SUPPLY
TESTING
AGREEMENT/
IEPA:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-17-04
FINAL PLAT/
C-K RESUBDIV.
1481
WEDGEWOOD:
CONSULT. SVS.
HOLY FAMILY
WATER TANK
PAINTING:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, 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 Z-
8-04 was adopted; and Resolutions R-15-04 and R-17-04
were adopted.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held February
2, 2004, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council hel d
February 2, 2004. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to POSTPONE until
April 5, 2004, under Committee of the Whole, discussion
on amending Title 2 of the City Code to delete Chapter
12 -"Cable Services Commission" in its entirety, and
place on First Reading Ordinance M-8-04, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 2, "BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS" OF THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE, BY DELETING CHAPTER 12, "CABLE
SERVICES COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept Public Improvements for Andrew
Budys Fourth Addition to Des Plaines, 108 and 116 Oakwood
Avenue, which includes a rear yard storm sewer; and
authorize release of surety in the amount of $22, 113
(cash warranty in the amount of $2,211.30 will be held
for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-15-04, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR ANDREW BUOYS FOURTH ADDITION TO DES PLAINES LOCATED
AT 108 AND 116 OAKWOOD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize City to enter into agreement
with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to
participate in a Water Study Testing Program for a three
(3)-year period beginning July 1, 2004 through June 30,
2007, at an annual cost of $5,385, for a total cost of
$16,155/Budgeted Funds; it would be in the best interest
of the City that usual bid procedures be waived; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-17-04, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A THREE YEAR
WATER SUPPLY TESTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (IEPA) AND THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Say ad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
Final Plat for Chumikowski-Kania Resubdivision, 1481
Wedgewood Avenue; and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute same. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Beauvais and Murphy voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Christopher B.
Burke, Ltd., 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont,
IL 60018, to perform consulting services for the Holy
Family Water Tank Painting Project, 1250 Golf Road, in
the amount not-to-exceed $11,125/Budgeted Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
PURCHASE OF
VEHICLE/
POLICE:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
SQUAD CARS:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
PRISONER
TRANSPORT
MODULAR BODY:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
BASE CAB &
CHASSIS/
POLICE:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
DUMP TRUCK:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase of One ( 1) 2004
Chevrolet Impala for the Police Administrative Division
from Miles Chevrolet, Inc., 150 W. Pershing Road,
Decatur, IL 62524, through the State of Illinois bid
program, in the amount of $18,363/Budgeted CERF Funds .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase, through the
Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, of Seven (7) 2004 Ford
Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Squad Cars in the
amount of $20, 068 each, and One (1) 2004 Ford Crown
Victoria Police Interceptor Squad Car (replacement ), in
the amount of $2,901.80 ($17,166.20 was received from
insurance company) ; for a total cost of
$143,377.80/Budgeted CERF Funds (which is less than the
State bid), from Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway,
Frankfort, IL 60423. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase of One (1) 2004 PTM-
84-14 Prisoner Transport Modular Body from Mavron, Inc.,
152 S. Zimmer Road, Warsaw, IN 46580, in the total amount
of $29,000/Budgeted CERF 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 Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase of One (1) 2004 Ford
F350 Base Cab and Chassis 2WD Vehicle from Dennison
Corporation, 1508 Morrissey, Bloomington, IL 61701,
through the State bid program, in the amount of
$17,618.35/Budgeted CERF Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase, through the
Illinois Central Purchasing Management Department, of One
(1) 2004 Five-Ton Dump Truck from Prairie International
Trucks, Inc., 4 01 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL
62703, in the amount of $79, 963/Budgeted CERF Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Gas and Diesel Fuel, returnable by 3: 00
p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2004. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Tree and Stump Removal, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2004. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Tree Trimming, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 17, 2004. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to approve Mayoral
appointment to the LIBRARY BOARD of Mary Ellicson, term
to expire June 30, 2004. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
Z-8-04
CONDIT. USE/
484 NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
EQUIPMENT
FUND SHORT-
TERM LOAN:
FUNDING/
STORMWATER
MASTER PLAN,
PROBLEM AREA
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
Z-8-04, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.3-6C. OF THE DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A PLACE OF
WORSHIP LOCATED AT 484 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE 03-7 8-CU) . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda .
Presented for consideration, no action required, were the
following Mayoral appointments:
YOUTH COMMISSION
Andy Samborski (replacing Brian Darrey)
Barbara Lynn Kukla (replace Eric Suevel)
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Cynthia Mueller (replacing Sandra Anderson)
(further action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
May 1, 2004)
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, that Voucher #103017
-Herlihy Mid-Continent, in the amount of $1,651.58 be
removed from the Warrant Register and held until March
1, 2004. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the February 17, 2004 -
Warrant Register, AS AMENDED, in the total amount of
$2,562,016.10; and further recommend that Resolution R-
16-04 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of February
5, 2004, regarding his recommendation that the City
secure a $750,000 five-year loan at Des Plaines National
Bank with an interest rate of 2.25% to purchase equipment
this year, leaving cash in the Equipment Replacement Fund
that will reduce the potential budgetary impact for 2005
to approximately $400,000, rather than $1.2 million.
Alderman Brookman stated her concern about borrowing
money for year to year purchases; this is charge card
mentality.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City authorize issuance of $750, 000 General
Obligation Notes, Series 2004, to finance the purchase
of rolling stock equipment, fire apparatus, Public Works
Department trucks and other heavy duty equipment, at the
locked in rate of $2.25% from Des Plaines National Bank,
701 Lee Street, Des Plaines; and Ordinance M-9-04 be
placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
ENGINEERING -Alderman Argus, Chair
Director of Engineering Oakley made a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Staff's recommendation that
the highest priority project, Problem Area #4, be
developed for construction; the priority schedule was
developed by the City's master plan consultant,
Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. and is based on
structure, street, and yard damage potential; the project
will benefit the existing storm sewer system that serves
approximately 1400 properties; the estimate of cost for
this project is $4.8 to $6.5 million.
STORMWATER
(Cont'd.)
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A representative from Christopher B. Burke Engineering,
Ltd. addressed the Committee of the Whole and explained
th_e priority system they used for their recommendation.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is not convinced that
we have enough solid evidence to make this judgement;
this was faulty data; we should send out something to
each and every household; we can't float one bond a fte r
another; we should take a long hard look before we mo ve
forward.
Alderman Sayad stated that this City Council has taken
a step forward to alleviate flooding; is it going to cost
us? -yes; is it worth it? -yes; this has to be done;
it is good for the City; he thinks it should be paid for
with an increase in the sewer tax.
Alderman Smith stated that he thinks this will be a r ea l
good thing to do; we can handle street flooding , but not
house flooding; but it just doesn't seem reasonable to
spend this much money for just a few homes; he can't
support this tonight.
Alderman Argus stated that this project will benefit
1, 400 homes; there have been millions of dollars in
damages to homes; this will be a work in progress; she
will support a sewer tax increase.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he thinks we should
address the problems we know first, such as alleys; is
there any way to break this project down and do other
projects too?
Mayor Arredia stated that the most difficult part about
this is that flooding happens in different parts of the
City at different times; the hardest thing to do is fund
this project to get it started; we must do it little by
l ittle; it will take a few years.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she wants to make sure that
the aldermen can work with the Staff about the problems
in their Wards on an individual basis; she will support
this project; this will be an investment in our
community; she is so glad the City is finally doing
something about flooding.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he will support this
project; we have to start somewhere; maybe the City could
get overhead sewers at a unit price for homeowners t o
purchase.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that there is a real
problem in the North School area; something must be done
to hold back the water.
A resident at 250 Westmere Road, addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that he has lived here for over 25
years; a good percentage of people are going to have
water; we will all benefit from these improvements.
Mr. Richard Ahlman, 330 Columbia Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he lives by Weller
Creek; he will be affected by the additional water going
into Weller Creek; this is a disaster waiting to happen;
he was hoping that the Deep Tunnel would carry the water
away, but it won't.
Mrs. Linda Caruth, 1868 Bennett Place, addressed t he
Committee of the Whole stating that she understands that
the City has already spent money on this plan; this woul d
be a place to start with all that is going on in this
area; flooding is a City-wide problem; she hopes the
aldermen vote in favor of this.
STORMWATER
(Cont'd. )
REPORT/
UNDERSIZED
LOT/1708
MORSE AVE.:
REPORT/
UNDERSIZED
LOT/1769
MORSE AVE.:
DOUBLE
PERMIT FEES
(FINES) :
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the
highest priority project, Problem Area #4 of the
Stormwater Master Plan be developed for construction at
the estimated cost of $4.8 to $6.5 million to be funded
by an increase in the Storm Sewer Fee from $0. 38 to
$0.57; and those not connected to the City's waterworks
system and are invoiced for garbage pickup, a flat fee
increase from $3.05 to $4.58 per month will be charged
to them as the Storm Sewer Fee; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Brookman and Smith voted no.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker stated that Section 5. 4-1 of the Des
Plaines Zoning Ordinance requires that building permit
applicants with undersized lots of record must present
their plans for construction to the City Council before
a permit may be issued. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Art 2 Homes, Inc. has applied for a building permit to
construct a single-family house on each of the undersized
lots of record on property located at 1708 Morse Avenue;
each lot is 50' x 180' with a total area of 9,000 sq.
ft.; based upon the review of the petitioner's plans, the
proposed single-family residence for each lot is
appropriate for the area.
Alderman Becker stated that Section 5. 4-1 of the Des
Plaines Zoning Ordinance requires that building permit
applicants with undersized lots of record must present
their plans for construction to the City Council before
a permit may be issued. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Mr. Mark Brozyna and Ms. Anetta Wesolowski, have applied
for a building permit to construct a single-family house
on each of the undersized lots of record on property
located at 1769 Morse Avenue; each lot is 50' x 180' with
a total area of 9,000 sq. ft.; based upon the review of
the petitioners' plans, the proposed single-family
residence for each lot is appropriate for the area.
BUILDING CODE -Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Alderman Christiansen stated that the Building Code
Committee has met on the matter of what should be the
fine for stating work without a permit and authorized the
Staff to prepare a recommendation for the consideration
by the aldermen.
Deputy Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of January 27, 2004, which broke down
the various work items into minor, intermediate and major
violations if work is started without a permit; a minor
violation (i.e. fences, siding) would stay the same, a
minimum fee of $150 or double permit fee, which ever is
greater; an intermediate violation (i.e. roof, doors and
windows, water heater replacement) would be a minimum
$150 up to a maximum of $500 plus the permit fee; and a
major violation (i.e. interior remodeling, swimming
pools, building additions) would be a minimum of $150 up
to a maximum of $5,000 penalty plus permit fee.
Alderman Murphy and Beauvais requested that landscaping /
drainage/concrete work be added as intermediate
violations.
VIOLATIONS
(Cont'd. )
ORDINANCE
Z-9-04
TEXT AMEND./
BILLBOARDS:
ORDINANCE
Z-10-04
BILLBOARDS/
1700 HIGGINS:
ORDINANCE
M-7-04
PROPERTY
TAX
ABATEMENT:
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City Attorney Wiltse asked if the wording, previously
removed from the ordinance, should be restored regarding
removal of work done without a permit. Alderman
Christiansen said yes.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that doing work without
a permit has been a problem over the years; there have
been people who have made great changes without getting
a permit; maybe we should have special fines when they
make excessive changes; they need to know what they might
have to pay if they don't get a permit.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Building Code Committee and Staff, and
recommend to the City Council that City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance to create minor ,
intermediate and major violation fines for starting work
without a permit for specific types of work; and restore
wording to the ordinance regarding removal of work done
without a permit. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Brookman voted no.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-9-04 -AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE SECTION
11.6 "REGULATION BY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION" SUBSECTION
B, "COMMERCIAL, MANUFACTURING AND INSTITUTIONAL
DISTRICTS" (CASE 03-71-TA) . Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
Z-10-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
11.3 "SIGN PERMITS" SUBSECTION 3, "ISSUANCE OF THE
PERMIT" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE TO PERMIT
ONE BILLBOARD AT A HEIGHT OF 99 FEET INSTEAD OF THE
REQUIRED 80 FEET AT 1700 HIGGINS ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (Case 03-71-TA) .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to adopt a
SUBSTITUTE MOTION to NOT adopt Ordinance Z-10-04. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
NAYS: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
This ordinance was previously adopted on January 19, 2004
without a two-thirds (2/3) vote, which is required at the
same meeting it is presented. It must be voted on again.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-7-04, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
M-7-04
(Cont'd. )
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-16-04
EQUIPMENT
FUND SHORT-
TERM LOAN:
Ordinance
M-9-04
FUNDING/
STORMWATER
MASTER PLAN
PROBLEM AREA
ii.;_
DOUBLE
PERMIT FEES
(FINES) :
RESCINDING
ORDINANCE
Z-27-04
Ordinance
Z-11-04
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AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole t o adopt
Resolution R-16-04, 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, 562, 016.10 -AS AMENDED. 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 Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
authorize issuance of $750,000 General Obligation Note s,
Series 2004, to finance the purchase of rolling stock
equipment, fire apparatus, Public Works Department trucks
and other heavy duty equipment, at the locked in rate o f
$2.25% from Des Plaines National Bank, 701 Lee Street,
Des Plaines; and place on First Readi ng Ordi nance M-9-04.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman v ot e d no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-9-04, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $750,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES, SERIES 2004, OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smi th, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the highest
priority project, Problem Area #4 of the Stormwater
Master Plan, be developed for construction at the
estimated cost of $4.8 to $6.5 mi l lion to be funded by
an i ncrease i n the Storm Sewer Fee from $0.38 to $0.57 ;
and those not connected t o the City's waterworks system
and are invoiced for garbage pickup, a flat fee i ncr ease
from $3.05 to $4.58 per month will be charged to them as
the Storm Sewer Fee; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on March 1, 2004).
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance to
create minor, intermediate and major violation fines for
starting work without a permit for specific types of
work; and restore wording to the ordinance regarding
removal of work done without a permit. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Brookman voted no. (further action
on this matter under Unfinished Business on March 15,
2004 )
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to RESCIND
Ordinance Z-27-04, 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), which was adop~
Z-11-04
(Cont'd. )
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by the City Council on December 1, 2003; and place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-11-04. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-11-04, AN ORDINANCE
RESCINDING ORDINANCE Z-27-03, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE
REQUESTED HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
MANUFACTURING BUILDING SILO AND A CONVEYOR AT 320 WEST
TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 03-40-V). 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 Murphy, that the r egula r
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion decl a r e d
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR