02-22-2005035
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 22, 2005
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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Tuesday, February 22, 2005.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Argus. Aldermen Beauvais,
Murphy, Brookman and Smith were absent. Alderman Smith
arrived at 6:01 p.m. Alderman Murphy arrived in
Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. Alderman Beauvais arrived
at 7:00 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Director of Finance Egeberg,
Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley,
Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director of Community & Economic
Development Bleuher, Assistant City Manager /Human Resources Director
Bajor and Assistant City Attorney Bartel.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PROCLAMATION:
PRESENTATION:
LAND
ACQUISITION/
WILLE ROAD
PHASE II -
TIF #3
DEVELOPER:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to go into Executive
Session to discuss land acquisition and personnel. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Murphy, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call
Beauvais,
Argus.
indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Steve Lyon, Des
Plaines Bible Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia introduced Andy Goerger and read a
proclamation honoring him as a mail carrier on the same
route in Des Plaines and his retirement after 36 years
of excellent and reliable service.
Mayor Arredia introduced Ray Gunn, Deputy Superintendent
of School District #62, who gave a power point
presentation regarding the cost containment that will be
affected by the referendum which will be on the April 5,
2005 Consolidated Election ballot asking for a tax
increase.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to finalize a redevelopment agreement with Reina-Scarlato
Properties (O'Hare Center Place, LLC), 2795 Washington
Boulevard, Bellwood, IL 60104, to develop Wille Road
Phase II -TIF #3, and present it for approval on March
7, 2005. Motion declared carried.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that they have made repairs to the
train tracks over Northwest Highway; they removed the
wood and replaced it with steel; this makes a lot of
noise; he doesn't know how the people in the area will
live with it; also trucks should not be allowed to park
in the residential area with lettering on them, racks o~r
tool boxes unless they can be put in a garage.
I
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1000 CARLOW:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-8-05
SERVICE
AGREEMENT/
SENIOR CENTER
52 N.W. HWY:
Resolution
R-18-05
CONTRACT EXT.
2005 TREE
TRIMMING:
Resolution
R-19-05
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City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 4, 4a, S, Sa,
6 and 6a be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 4a, S, Sa, 6 and 6a.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-6-0S and Z-3-0S were adopted; Ordinance M-8-0S was
placed on First Reading and Resolutions R-21-0S, R-22-0S
and R-23-0S were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held February
7, 200S, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council meeting held
February 7, 200S. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit installation
of a brick paver driveway apron in the City-owned right-
of-way adjacent to property located at 1000 Carlow Drive;
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary
license agreement; and place on First Reading Ordinance
M-8-0S, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BRICK PAVING OF A
DRIVEWAY APPROACH IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH OWNER,
JOHN FORTUNA, 1000 CARLOW DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(CASE BC-OS-02-LA) . Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that if the Des Plaines Library and
the Des Plaines Park District has to pay the City for
services, the Senior Center should too; they are getting
rent from the stores on their site; he asked the City
Council to vote against this.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Agreement for Certain Services"
with Des Plaines Community Senior Center to provide,
without cost, landscaping services including planting and
maintenance of plants and garbage pick-up services at the
new Frisbie Senior Center, S2 N. Northwest Highway; and
adopt Resolution R-18-05, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN "AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN SERVICES" BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND THE DES PLAINES SENIOR CENTER
FOR LANDSCAPING AND GARBAGE PICKUP SERVICES AT THE
FRISBIE CENTER. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Director of Public Works Dusckett stated that contractor,
Robert W. Hendricksen, has notified the City that because
of rising cost on his Performance Bond, he cannot honor
his agreement for a contract extension at 2004 prices for
the 200S Tree Trimming Program. Director Dusckett
requested that Resolution R-19-05 be voided; he will be
going out to bid on this service.
CONTRACT EXT.
2005 PARKWAY
TREE & STUMP
REMOVAL:
Resolution
R-20-05
AGREEMENT/
FIRE DEPT.
ENTRANCE
TEST. SVS.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-21-05
CDBG PUBLIC
SVS. CONTRACT
2004-2005:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-22-05
LINKING
AGREEMENT/
NICOR WEB
SITE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-23-05
LIQ. LIC./
1374 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
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Director of Public Works Dusckett stated that contractor,
Robert W. Hendricksen, has notified the City that because
of rising cost on his Performance bond, he cannot honor
his agreement for a contract extension at 2004 prices for
the 2005 Parkway Tree & Stump Removal Program. Director
Dusckett requested that Resolution R-20-05 be voided; he
will be going out to bid on this service.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute "Independent Contractor Agreement" with I/O
Solutions, 1127 S. Mannheim Road, Westchester, IL 60154,
to provide 2005 Entrance Testing Services for the Des
Plaines Fire Department at their 2003 pricing structure
(approved on December 16, 2002 -Resolution R-132-02) of
$21 per candidate for written exam administration and $32
per candidate to administer the physical ability
testing/Board of Fire & Police Commission Budget; and
adopt Resolution R-21-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AUTHOR! ZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AND I/O SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR FIREFIGHTER ENTRANCE TESTING
CONSULTANT SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funded public service contracts for Year 2004-
2005, as follows (budget for these funds was approved by
the City Council on August 2, 2004):
Child Care Subsidy Program -CEDA Northwest -$7,000
Child & Adolescent Men. Heal. -Maine Ctr., Inc.-$3,750
Emergency Shelter Assistance -Provided by City -$350
Employment Counseling Program -CEDA Northwest -$8,000
Communication Services -D.P. Senior Ctr. -$500
Housing Assistance Program -Ctr. of Concern-$13,000
Transitional House./Child Care-W.I.N.G.S. -$8,000
Transitional Housing Counsel. -CEDA Northwest -$1,000
Fair Housing Counseling -CEDA Northwest -$4,000
and adopt Resolution R-22-05, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND VARIOUS NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES FOR THEIR
ASSISTANCE IN ADMINISTERING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Mot i on
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute "Linking Agreement" with Nicor, Inc., 1844
Ferry Road, Naperville, IL 60563, to permit City access
to Nicor Web site, "EasyStreet Website," to review and
print Nicor gas utility maps, view current Nicor utility
work within the City limits and access Nicor service call
locations, at no cost to the City; and adopt Resolution
R-23-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LINKING
AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE BETWEEN NICOR AND THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Change of Ownership
for Class A Tavern Liquors Dealers License for
property located at 1374 N. Lee Street, d/b/a Beacon
Tap; contingent upon verification of fingerprints.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE OF
EXPLORERS/
DRUG TASK
FORCE:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
TRUCK/CSO
OFFICERS:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
SQUAD CARS:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
VEH . / PATROL
SUPERVISORS:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
EXPLORERS/
FIRE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
AMBULANCE:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
BACKHOE:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
SWEEPER:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Illinois State Bid Program of Two (2) 2005 Ford Explorer
XLS (4x4) Standard Vehicles for the Drug Task Force from
Bob Ridings Ford, 931 Springfield Road, Taylorville, IL
62568, in the total amount of $41, 690 ($20, 845 each);
funds from Asset Forfeiture Account (no cost to the
City). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Illinois State Bid Program of One (1) 2005 Dodge Dakota
Quad Cab (4x4) Pick-Up Truck for Community Services
Officers from Bob Ridings Dodge, 931 Springfield Road,
Taylorville, IL 62568, in the total amount of
$22, 985/2005 CE RF Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Suburban Purchasing Cooperative of Twelve (12) 2005 Ford
Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Squad Cars from Currie
Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423, in
the total amount of $240, 643/2005 CERF Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Illinois State Bid Program of One (1) 2005 Chevy Tahoe
for Patrol Supervisors from Miles Chevrolet, Inc., P.O.
Box 3160 -150 W. Pershing Road, Decatur, IL 62524, in
the total amount of $26, 352/2005 CERF Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad , seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase through the 2005
State of Illinois Official Joint Purchase Contract -
#4010587, of Two (2) 2005 Ford Explorers from Bob
Ridings Ford, 931 Springfield Road, Taylorville, IL
62568, in the total amount of $49,448/2005 CERF Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Northwest Municipal Conference 2004-05 Ambulance Joint
Purchasing Program of One (1) 2005 Ford E-450 Medtec
Type I I I, PD-168 Ambulance from Foster Coach Sales,
Inc., 1231 W. 4 th Street, P.O. Box 700, Sterling, IL
61081, in the total amount of $126,279/2005 CERF Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase through the Federal
Government General Services Administration Contract #GS-
30 F-102 lD, of On e (1) John Deere Model 410G Backhoe from
John Deere Company, P.O. Box 8806, Moline, IL 61266, in
the total amount of $79, 330/2005 CERF Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase through the Federal
Government General Services Administration Contract #GS-
30F-1020D, of One (1) Tennant Model 6650 Sweeper from
Tennant Comp any , 701 N. Lilac Drive, P.O. Box 1452,
Minneapolis, MN 55422, in the total amount of
$36 ,679.45/TIF #1 Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE OF
LEAK DETEC. &
LOCATOR EQP . :
Consent
Agenda
MEMBERSHIP
DUES/
MABAS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-6-05
PRIVATE PARK.
FACIL. REGU. :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-3-05
AMEND ZONING
CODE/POLITIC.
SIGNS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-8-05
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1000 CARLOW:
APPOINTMENTS:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase of Water Pipe Leak
Detection and Locator Equipment from Fluid Conservation
Systems, Inc., 2001 Ford Circle, Suite F, Milford, OH
45150 (sole source and provider), in the total amount of
$64,600/2005 Water 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 Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize 2005 membership dues to
Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division III (City
is already a member of Division I), 1815 Glenview Road,
Glenview, IL 60025, in the amount of $5,000/2005
Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
M-6-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, "BUILDING
REGULATIONS" BY REENACTING CHAPTER 6, "PRIVATE PARKING
FACILITIES REGULATIONS" TO THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
Z-3-05, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO
ARTICLE 11. 3-7, "EXEMPT SIGNS ," OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-8-05, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR BRICK PAVING OF A DRIVEWAY APPROACH IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH OWNER , JOHN FORTUNA , 1000
CARLOW DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE BC-05-02-LA).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Presented for consideration (no action required) were
the following Mayoral appointments:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Joseph Catalano (replacing Rodney Yourist)
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Mark Walsten (replacing Cynthia Mueller)
Martin Mersch (replacing Tom Stettner)
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to waive the two (2)
week waiting period and approve the following Mayoral
appointments:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Joseph Catalano, term to expire April 30, 2008
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Mark Walsten , term to expire August 31, 2006
Martin Mersch, term to expire August 31, 2006
Upon rol l call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
WARRANT
REGISTER:
ABATEMENT
OF 2004
TAX LEVY:
NON-RESIDENT
AMBULANCE
FEE
INCREASE:
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the February 22, 2005 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,990,884.83;
and further recommend that Resolution R-24-05 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to recommend
to the City Council to NOT CHANGE the 2004 Property Tax
Levy of 3.5% as approved by the City Council on December
20, 2004, but approve a tax abatement of $20,000 for the
Des Plaines Public Library; and Ordinance M-9-05 be
amended accordingly and placed on First Reading a t
appropriate time this evening. MOTION DECLARED FAILED
(Aldermen Christiansen and Smith voted yes; Aldermen
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker and Argus voted no).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council to approve a 1.5% abatement of the 3.5%
2004 Property Tax Levy as approved by the City Council
on December 20, 2004, to 2%; and approve a tax abatement
of $20, 000 for the Des Plaines Public Library; and
Ordinance M-9-05 be placed on First Reading a t
appropriate time this evening.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council that
the cleaning service for City Hall and the Police
Department be privatized with a cost savings of
$170 ,000o
Alderman Becker called for a Point of Order.
Becker stated that this matter cannot be
because it i s not on the agendao
Alderman
discussed
Alderman Sayad upheld Alderman Becker's Point of Order.
Alderman Argus appealed the ruling of the Chair.
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Murphy, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Becker
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
The ruling of the Chair was upheld.
Upon
Upon roll call on Alderman Sayad's motion, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker
NAYS: 4-Christiansen, Murphy, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to
recommend to the City Council to NOT CHANGE the 2004
Property Tax Levy of 3. 5% as approved by the City
Council on December 20, 2004, but approve a tax
abatement of $20,000 for the Des Plaines Public Library;
and Ordinance M-9-05 be amended accordingly and placed
on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 2-Murphy, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of
February 11, 2005, in which the Staff recommends that
the City approve a non-resident ambulance fee of $425
for BLS calls and $550 for ALS calls; the Staff also
recommends implementing line-item billing for non-
resident ambulance calls for mileage, oxygen, EKG, IV
and immobilization.
AMBULANCE FEE
(Cont'd. )
SEWER
LATERAL
REBATE
PROGRAM:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-24-05
ABATEMENT
OF 2004
TAX LEVY:
Ordinance
M-9-05
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Mr. Thomas Cosgrove, President of Medical Reimbursement
Services, Inc., the City's billing agent, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and answered questions from the
aldermen.
Moved by Murohv, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve a new non-resident ambulance fee of $425 for
BLS (basic life support) calls and $550 for ALS
(advanced life support) calls; and implement line-item
billing for non-resident ambulance calls for mileage,
oxygen, EKG, IV and immobilization, and Ordinance M-10-
05 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS -Alderman Murphy, Chair
Director of Public Works Dusckett gave a power point
presentation regarding the historical cost of the Sewer
Lateral Program and what the Staff is recommending, i.e.
increase the reimbursement amount, develop a list o f
contractors that agree to do the work at pre-arranged
rates, and increase the amount of sewer lateral
televising.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that
the new reimbursement amounts for the Sewer Lateral
Rebate Program be 30% up to a $100 maximum, whichever is
less, on root cuts, and 30% up to a $1, 500 maximum,
whichever is less, on major repairs based on using t he
City's list of recommended plumbers; the change become
effective, retroactively, to work performed on or after
January 1, 2005; and authorize expenditure of $2 0,00 0
from the Capital Improvement Fund to perform contractual
sewer televising; and City Attorney be authorized to
prepare necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais voted no.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-24-05, 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 ,990,884.83 . 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 Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to NOT CHANGE
the 2004 Property Tax Levy of 3.5% as approved by the
City Council on December 20, 2004, but approve a tax
abatement of $20,000 for the Des Plaines Public Library;
and place on First Reading Ordinance M-9-05 AS
AMENDED. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Say ad, Smith, A~lele ~ e...c...l4'"2.t..--'
NAYS: 2-Murphy, Argus ~
ABSENT: 1-Brookman /'
Motion declared carried. "J\'1to)
M-9-05
(Cont'd. )
NON-RESIDENT
AMBULANCE
FEE INCREASE:
Ordinance
M-10-05
SEWER
LATERAL
REBATE
PROGRAM:
PERMITS AND
INSPECTION/
CURB-CUTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
DAY OF
Anth
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-9-05, ABATEMENT OF THE
2004 TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2005 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2005. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 2-Murphy, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve a
new non-resident ambulance fee of $425 for BLS (basic
life support) calls and $550 for ALS (advanced life
support) calls; implement line-item billing for non-
resident ambulance calls for mileage, oxygen, EKG, IV
and immobilization; and place on First Reading Ordinance
M-10-05. 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 advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-10-05, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 11, "FIRE REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 10, "FIRE
AND AMBULANCE SERVICE" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
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 Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
new reimbursement amounts for the Sewer Lateral Rebate
Program be 30% up to a $100 maximum, whichever is less,
on root cuts, and 30% up to a $1,500 maximum, whichever
is less, on major repairs based on using the City's list
of recommended plumbers; the change become effective,
retroactively, to work performed on or after January 1,
2005; authorize expenditure of $20,000 from the Capital
Improvement Fund to perform contractual sewer
televising; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Beauvais
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on March 21, 2005).
Alderman Beauvais requested the Staff to develop a
permit and inspection procedure for curb-cuts done by
contractors doing street construction.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeti~~
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
MAYOR