12-18-2006148
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 18, 2006
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 6:45 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, December 18, 2006.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith. Aldermen
Christiansen, Brookman, and Argus were absent. Aldermen
Christiansen and Brookman arrived at 7:00 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Assistant City Manager /Director
of Human Resources Bajor, Interim Director of Finance Simpson, Police
Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley, Public
Works Director Dusckett, Deputy Director of Community & Economic
Development Spiel, Community Planner Branham, and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
CDBG ANNUAL
PERF. RPT.:
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to go
Executive Session to discuss pending litigation.
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Argus
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:46 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
into
Upon
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present;
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Fire Chief Heavey introduced Fire Prevention Bureau
Division Commander Mike Thiry and Fire Inspector Dave
Schuman, who announced that on January 1, 2007, the State
of Illinois Carbon Monoxide Detector Act (HB 5284) will
become effective, which will require that every dwelling
be equipped with at least one approved carbon monoxide
alarm within 15' of every room used for sleeping
purposes; the Fire Prevention Bureau will provide
assistance as needed.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS , DES
PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2006
Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at 7:06
p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal
notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the
City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2005-06, detailing the
City's use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds, beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30,
2006.
City's Community Planner, Jon Branham, gave a brief
overview.
CDBG
(Cont'd. )
PENDING
LITIGATION/
HARDIN V.
CITY:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
BID AWABD/
SOLID WASTE
CONTRACT:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Mayor Arredia asked for comments from the aldermen and
the public. There were none. Final action on this
matter under Items 8 and Ba on the Consent Agenda this
evening.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:09 p.m.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authoriazed
to negotiate a final settlement agreement with Hardin
Paving v. City/97 CH 12122, in the amount of $100,000.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Paul Klein, 1845 Linden Street, addressed the City
Council commending Police Chief Prandini and his
Department for their handling of a routine traffic stop
involving an illegal alien who had a fake ID; there was
a horrific crash in Elgin that involved an entire family
of illegal aliens resulting in the deaths of three (3)
of them; the total disregard for law that these illegal
aliens have is very evident; we must be watchful.
Maggie at 1053 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City Council
thanking the City for the work they did on her street;
it looks very good; it has helped us; also, there is a
dangerous situation with deers at Crabtree Lane and Busse
Highway; there should be deer signs there; there is also
a dangerous situation at Busse Highway and Miner Street
where they are doing construction; there are no guard
rails; also, she would like City Attorney Wiltse to
advise them of the tax credit they will receive for the
portion of their land they dedicated to the City.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council and read a statement "Righteous Indignation"
regarding the TIF that was recently approved by the City
Council; he asked that a motion be made and seconded to
terminate this TIF. Alderman Smith requested a copy of
his remarks (copies were send to the aldermen and are in
the City Council meeting file) . Alderman Brookman stated
that she would make that motion at the appropriate time.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Say ad, to POSTPONE until
January 2, 2007 (later changed to January 3, 2007) the
bid award for the Solid Waste Contract scheduled to be
discussed under Committee of the Whole later in the
meeting. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman requested that Items 4 and 4a be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 4 and 4a. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried.
CON. AGENDA
(Cont'd. )
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
PROHIBIT
POTABLE
GROUNDWATER/
1590 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-67-06
FINAL PLAT/
2264 & 2268
DOUGLAS:
Resolution
R-156-06
TIME EXTEN./
FINAL PLAT
2811-2845 s.
MANNHEIM RD . :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-160-06
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
1460 & 1470
OXFORD RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-161-06
PAGE THREE
Staff recommendations and requests were approved; minutes
were approved; Ordinances M-46-06, M-47-06, M-48-06,
M-49-06, M-50-06, M-51-06, M-52-06, M-53-06, M-54-06,
M-55-06, M-56-06, M-57-06, M-58-06, M-59-06, M-60-06,
M-61-06, M-62-06, M-63-06 and M-64-06 were adopted,
Ordinance M-67-06 was placed on First Reading; and
Resolutions R-160-06, R-161-06, R-162-06, R-163-06, R-
164-06 and R-165-06 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
December 4, 2006, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held December 4, 2006. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to prohibit the use of groundwater (well
water) as a potable water supply by installation of or
use of potable water supply wells or by any other method
within a 2,500' radius of property located at 1590 Lee
Street; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-67-06, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF
GROUNDWATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE
INSTALLATION OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY
ANY OTHER METHOD AT 1590 LEE STREET IN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to POSTPONE
until January 2, 2007 (later changed to January 3, 2007)
approval of the Final Plat for Northwest Subdi vis on
(formerly Mauro) , 22 64 and 22 68 Douglas Avenue, and
Resolution R-156-06. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Murphy, Sayad, Arredia
NAYS: 2-Becker, Smith
ABSTAIN:l-Brookman (conflict of interest)
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request from Harp Des
Plaines, LLC, for an additional 180 days extension of
time requirement for submission of Final Plat for
property located at 2811-2845 S. Mannheim Road (as
required in Ordinance Z-20-06 approved by the City
Council on June 19, 2006), to Monday, June 25, 2007; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-160-06, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF 180 DAYS FOR THE
SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR HARP DES PLAINES, LLC
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT MANNHEIM ROAD AND PRATT
AVENUE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for
Cemal' s Subdivision, 1460 and 1470 Oxford Road, that
include a storm sewer and a public sidewalk; authorize
release of surety in the amount of $11,025 (cash
warranty of $1, 225 will be held for 18 months); and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-161-06, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CEMAL'S
SUBDIVISION AT 1460 AND 1470 OXFORD ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
-
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
1431 & 1439
WEDGEWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-162-06
CDBG ANNUAL
PERF . & EVAL .
REPORT
(CAPER):
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-163-06
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
TREE
TRIMMING:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-164-06
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
TREE & STUMP
REMOVAL:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-165-06
PURCHASE/
SOFTWARE
UPGRADES FOR
PENTAMATION
SYSTEMS:
Consent
Agenda
J..:>.L
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PAGE FOUR
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for
Conforti's Subdivision, 1431 and 1439 Wedgewood Avenue,
that include a storm sewer and a public sidewalk;
authorize release of surety in the amount of $15, 754
(cash warranty of $1,750 will be held for 18 months);
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-162-06, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
CONFORTI'S SUBDIVISION AT 1431 AND 1439 WEDGEWOOD
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year -October 1,
2005 to September 30, 2006; City Clerk be authorized to
submit the Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) no-later-than December 29, 2006;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-163-06, A
RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR PROGRAM
YEAR 2006, A REPORT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve second one ( 1) -year
contract extension (first extension was approved by the
City Council on February 6, 2006 -Resolution R-16-06)
with Robert W. Hendricksen, 2131 S. Foster Avenue,
Wheeling, IL 60090 (originally approved by the City
Council on April 4, 2005) to provide 2007 Tree Trimming
through December 31, 2007 at a cost not-to-exceed
$150,000 (2005 price)/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-164-
06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND R. W. HENDRICKSEN FOR TREE TRIMMING. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve second one ( 1) -year
contract extension (first extension was approved by the
City Council on February 6, 2006 -Resolution R-17-06)
with Robert W. Hendricksen, 2131 S. Foster Avenue,
Wheeling, IL 60090 (originally approved by the City
Council on April 4, 2005) to provide 2007 Tree & Stump
Removal through December 31, 2007 at a cost not-to-
exceed $50,000 (2005 price)/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-165-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AND R. W. HENDRICKSEN FOR TREE AND TREE
STUMP REMOVAL. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of three (3)
software upgrades for Pentamation Code Enforcement
application and the implementation of a new Work Order
System from the sole source provided, Sungard
Pentamation, One Bethlehem Plaza, Bethlehem, PA 18018,
in the total amount of $44,800/Budgeted 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.
ENGRG. SVS./
OAKTON ST.
RETENTION
BASIN PUMP
REPLACEMENT:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
EAST RIVER
IMPROVEMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-46-06
YEAR 2006
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #3:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-47-06
YEAR 2006
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #4:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-48-06
YEAR 2006
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #5:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-49-06
YEAR 2006
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #6:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-50-06
YEAR 2006
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #7:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-51-06
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 1996A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-52-06
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 1998
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Trotter and
Associates, Inc., 16 N. First Avenue, St. Charles, IL
60174, to provide Engineering Services for the Oakton
Street Retention Basin Pump Replacement in the amount of
$69,032.75/Budgeted CIP Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for East River Road-
Bender Road Water and Sewer Improvements to the lowest
bidder, Bolder Contractors, 440 Lake Cook, Deerfield, IL
60015, in the total bid amount of $1,100,988/Budgeted
Water & CIP Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-46-06, 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, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-47-06, 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, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-48-06, 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, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-49-06. AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-50-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SEVEN OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-51-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS SERIES 1996A.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-52-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 1998 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-53-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 1999
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-54-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2000
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-55-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2001
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-56-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2001B
YEAR 2001C
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-57-06
ABATEMENTL
2002A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-58-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2003A
YEAR 2003C
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-59-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2003B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-60-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 20030
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-61-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2004A
YEAR 2004B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
&
&
&
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-53-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 1999 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-54-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-55-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2001 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-56-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2001 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS,
SERIES 2001B AND SERIES 2001C. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-57-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES
2002A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-58-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS,
SERIES 2003A AND SERIES 2003C. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-59-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2003B. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-60-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2003 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 20030. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-61-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2004 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2004A AND
SERIES 2004B. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-62-06
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2005A
YEAR 2005B &
YEAR 2005C
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-63-06
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2005E
YEAR 2005F &
YEAR 2005G
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-64-06
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2005D
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
ELECTRICITY
RATE INCREASE
OPTIONS/CITY
WATER AND
SEWAGE
PUMPING:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-62-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005A, SERIES
2005B AND SERIES 2005C. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-63-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005E, SERIES
2005F AND SERIES 2005G. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-64-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2005 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2005D. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) was
Mayoral appointment to the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF
Robert J. Porada (replacing Brett Ludwig). Final action
on this matter under Consent Agenda on January 3, 2007.
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 Smith, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the December 18, 2006 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $12,902,011.80;
and further recommend that Resolution R-167-06 be
adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Director of Public Works Dusckett reviewed his memo of
November 29, 2006, regarding Staff's recommendation that
City use the services of a third party to secure a new
electrical supply contract for City's water and sewage
pumping; proposals were received from NIMEC and Energy
Choices; Staff is recommending Energy Choices because
they will give the City an advantage of three (3) to
five (5) bidders versus two (2) to three (3) from NIMEC;
Staff is also recommending that the City Manager be
authorized to accept the lowest responsible bid offer
because the bid offers will only be obtainable for a
short time.
Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road,
addressed the Committee of the Whole asking how long the
contract would be for. Director of Public Works
Dusckett said one (1) year. Mrs. Van Slambrouck asked
why this could not be done by the City and save money.
Director Dusckett said because Staff does not have the
expertise.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute agreement with Energy Choices, PC, (an agent f~
ELEC. SUPPLY
(Cont'd. )
FINAL PLAT/
1420
WEDGEWOOD:
Resolution
R-154-06
ORDINANCE
M-65-06
AS AMENDED
2006
TAX LEVY:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-167-06
ELECTRICITY
RATE INCREASE
OPTIONS/CITY
WATER AND
SEWAGE
PUMPING:
Resolution
R-168-06
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MMC/enterpriz Municipal Energy Collaborative), to secure
a competitively priced bid offer for electricity supply
for City water pumping and treatment (no cost to the
City); and City Manager be authorized to accept on
behalf of the City the lowest responsible bid offer; and
Resolution R-168-06 be adopted at appropriate at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to
approve Final Plat for Pandya Estates Subdivision, 1420
Wedgewood Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-154-06, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR
PANDYA ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1420 WEDGEWOOD
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-65-06 -AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2007, in the amended amount of $24,993,756. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-167-06, 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:
$12,902,011.80. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute agreement with
Energy Choices, PC, (an agent for MMC/enterpriz
Municipal Energy Collaborative), 1954 First Street,
Suite 106, Highland Park, IL 60035, to secure a
competitively priced bid offer for electricity supply
for City water pumping and treatment (no cost to the
City); City Manager be authorized to accept on behalf of
the City the lowest responsible bid offer; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-168-06, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
MMC/ENTERPRIZ MUNICIPAL ENERGY COLLABORATIVE FOR
SERVICES TO SECURE A COMPETITIVELY PRICED BID OFFER FOR
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Argus c0/l,
Motion declared carried. ~-
CHANGE OF
DATE/CITY
COUNCIL
MEETING:
NULLIFY
FIVE CORNERS
TIF #4:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to change the date
for the next regular meeting of the City Council from
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 to Wednesday, January 3, 2007.
Motion declared carried.
Motion by Brookman to nullify the recently approved
ordinances establishing TIF #4 in the Five Corners .area
of Golf Road-Rand Road-River Road, DIED FOR LACK OF A
SECOND.
Alderman Brookman asked City Attorney Wiltse to provide
her with answers to several questions she had and the
basis for his opinion. City Attorney Wiltse requested
that Alderman Brookman put her questions in writing to
him.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Mee ---
Donna McAllister, MMC -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
2007
MAYOR