10-01-2007038
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, OCTOBER 1, 2007
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
Monday, October 1, 2007.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith.
Aldermen Brookman and Argus were absent. Alderman Argus
arrived in Executive Session at 6: 10 p.m. Alderman
Brookman arrived 7:00 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager Baj or, Director of Finance
Simpson, Police Chief Prandini, Acting Fire Chief Zern, Director of
Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director of
Community & Economic Development Conlan, Deputy Director of Community &
Economic Development Angell, Director of Emergency Communications
Ornberg, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER:
COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING/
IAFF #4211:
Resolution
R-131-07
Ordinance
M-59-07
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to go into
Executive Session to discuss potential litigation and
collective bargaining. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Argus
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call indicated the
Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Smith, Argus.
following aldermen present:
Higgason, Brookman, Walsten,
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session to ratify the
collective bargaining agreement with International
Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #4211, for a
period of three (3) years beginning January 1, 2007
through December 31, 2009; Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute same; and adopt Resolution R-131-
07, A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
WITH THE DES PLAINES PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS UNION,
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 4211.
Alderman Argus stated that she will be voting against
this motion; she does not agree with the special bonus
for early notification of retirement; she doesn't see a
benefit to this.
Upon roll call, the
AYES: 6-Beauvais,
Higgason,
NAYS: 1-Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
ABSTAIN:l-Brookman
vote was:
Moylan, Murphy,
Walsten, Smith
(conflict of interest -her husband
is a retired firefighter)
Motion declared carried.
AMENDMENT REQUESTED BY ALDERMAN ARGUS ON
OCTOBER 15, 2007
Page One -"Collective bargaining/IAFF 14211"
AFTER First Paragraph ••••
Insert: "Alderman Argus stated she would be
voting 'no' on the fireman's contract
because she objected to the special
bonus that would be paid to firemen who
would give notice of their retirement
date."
IAFF #4211
(Cont'd.)
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
ISSUANCE OF
GO BONDS,
SERIES 2007A
AND SERIES
2007B:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-60-07
PROHIBIT
POTABLE
GROUNDWATER/
1222 LEE ST. :
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-61-07
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
majority agreement in Exe cu ti ve Session to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-59-07, the Compensation Plan
for IAFF #4211. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Argus voted no. Alderman Brookman abstained (conflic t
of interest -her husband is a retired firefighter ) .
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-59-07, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 8, "POSITION
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION 4
"CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," SCHEDULE I-A
"PUBLIC-SAFETY PERSONNEL -FIRE -UNION" BY COMBINING
SCHEDULE 11-A, "PUBLIC-SAFETY SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL -
FIRE -UNION," WITH. SCHEDULE I-A. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 1-Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
ABSTAIN:l-Brookman (conflict of interest -her husband
is a retired firefighter)
Alderman Brookman requested that Items 5, 5a, 5b, 7 and
7a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Murphy
requested that Items 6, 6a and 6b be removed; and
Alderman Walsten requested that Item 14 be removed.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 6a, 6b, 7,
7a and 14. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Minutes are approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-60-07 and M-61-07 were placed on First Reading; and
Resolutions R-136-07 and R-137-07 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
September 1 7, 2007, 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 September 1 7, 2007. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize the issuance of not-
to-exceed $8,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
Series 2007A and Series 2007B, for the purpose of
refunding a portion of the outstanding General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2000, Series
2001 and Series 2001B, through Bank of America, LLC; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-60-07, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2007A AND SERIES 2007B, OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to prohibit the use of ground water
(well water) as a potable water supply by installation
of or use of potable water supply wells or by any other
method within 2,500' of property located at 1222 Lee
Street; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-61-07, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF
GROUND WATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE
INSTALLATION OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR ~
1222 LEE
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
06-16-PUD-A
FINAL PUD &
EXCEPTIONS
AND FINAL
PLAT/
2811-2845
MANNHEIM:
Ordinance
Z-24-07
Resolution
R-133-07
ZONING CASE
05-31-PUD-A
FINAL PUD &
EXCEPTIONS
AND FINAL
PLAT/254
LAUREL AVE. :
Ordinance
Z-25-07
Resolution
R-134-07
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ANY OTHER METHOD AT 1222 LEE STREET IN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Brookman stated that she will be voting no
because the financial package is excessive; complete
reimbursement is wrong and began to cite sections of the
redevelopment agreement. Alderman Murphy called for a
point of order stating that the matter on the agenda is
the Final PUD, Exceptions and Final Plat. City Attorney
Wiltse upheld the point of order.
Motion by Alderman Brookman to postpone the approval of
the Final PUD, Exceptions and Final Plat until the City
Council is provided with more information about the
financial package for this project, DIED FOR LACK OF A
SECOND.
Moved by Higgison, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission, re Zoning
Case 06-16-PUD-A, to approve Final Planned Unit
Development (PUD) and Permitted PUD Bulk Exceptions for
development of two (2) hotels on property located at
2811-2845 Mannheim Road, in C-3 General Commercial
District (Harp Des Plaines, LLC); and place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-24-07, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
REQUEST FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
WITH PERMITTED PUD BULK EXCEPTIONS FOR 2811-2845
MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
Final Plat for Towne Place Suites & Fairfield Inn &
Suites Resubdivision, 2811-2845 Mannheim Road,; Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-133-07, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION FOR
TOWNE PLACE SUITES & FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES LOCATED AT
2811-2845 MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is concerned about the
potential traffic problems with this project; there is
no provision for visitor parking; there will be a
congestion problem; there is additional development in
the area that will make the parking problem even worse.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Attorney for the petitioner, Hal Francke, 203 N. LaSalle
Street, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60601, and Site Engineer
Ron Adams, Pearson, Brown & Associates, 1850 W.
Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048, addressed the
City Council regarding parking; there are 47 spaces on
site and 42 on-street parking spaces.
Alderman Beauvais stated that there will be a problem at
night and on the weekends with on-street parking spaces;
this is very congested area.
Alderman Murphy stated that there will be a problem at
Western Avenue and Northwest Highway; the developers in
the area should work together to solve this problem.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to POSTPONE further
discussion on approval of the Final PUD & Exceptions and
Final Plat, re Zoning Case 05-31-PUD-A, for 254 Laur~
254 LAUREL
(Cont'd.)
CLASS 6 (b)
PROPERTY TAX
INCENTIVE/
1530
BIRCHWOOD:
Resolution
R-i35-07
RESCIND
R-96-07/COPY
MACHINE LEASE
AGREEMENT
TOSHIBA:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-136-07
AMENDED LEASE
AGREEMENT/
REPLACEMENT
COPIER,
ENGRG. DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-137-07
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Avenue (Lexington Homes, LLC), and Ordinance Z-25-07 and
Resolution R-134-07, for further review by Staff and the
developer regarding parking and traffic problems in the
area. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to suspend the rules
to permit public input on this matter. Motion declared
carried.
Property owner, Cary Goldman, Sitex Realty Group, 1332
N. Halsted Street, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60622, and
proposed user of the property, Nathan Arendt, Shelter
Distribution, Inc., 1797 Winthrop Drive, Des Plaines,
addressed the City Council and answered questions from
the aldermen.
Mr. Goldman stated that 100% of the benefit from the
Class 6(b) will go to the tenant, Shelter Distribution,
Inc.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City to support and
consent to the granting of a Cook County Real Estate
Classification 6(b) property tax abatement incentive to
Sitex Realty Group, to assist with the renovation of
vacant building as a warehouse/distribution facility on
property located at 1530 Birchwood Avenue, PIN #09-29-
402-034; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
135-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 6(b) CLASSIFICATION FOR
REAL PROPERTY WITH COOK COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX INDEX
NUMBER #09-29-402-034-0000, LOCATED AT 1530 BIRCHWOOD
AVENUE IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO COOK COUNTY
REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to rescind Resolution R-96-07
(approved by the City Council on July 2, 2007, regarding
copy machine lease agreement with Toshiba American
Information Systems), because supplier would not agree
to changes in agreement; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-136-07, A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION
R-96-07 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR
LEASE FOR A COPY MACHINE BETWEEN TOSHIBA AMERICAN
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND A
SALES ORDER AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHICAGO
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY GROUP AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve amendment to existing
lease (approved in 2004) with Chicago Office Technology
Group, 900 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 300, Itasca,
IL 60143, for replacement of one (1) of five (5) leased
copiers, in the additional amount of $349 per
month/Computer Replacement Fund; Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary documents with Chicago
Office Technology Group and U.S. Bancorp Business
Equipment Finance Group; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-137-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE FOR A COPY MACHINE
BETWEEN US BANK AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND A SALES
ORDER AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHICAGO OFFICE
TECHNOLOGY GROUP AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
EASEMENT
ACQUISITIONS/
PEARSON-RIVER
SIGNALIZED
INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
95 E.
OAKWOOD AVE . :
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
529 HARVEY:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
MEDTEC
AMBULANCE:
Consent
Agenda
FLOOD 2007
PURCHASES
AND SERVICES:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize acquisition of
permanent easements for the Pearson Street/Des Plaines
River Road Signalized Intersection Improvement Project
to accommodate traffic signal equipment and new curb and
gutter alignments from: Sherwood Manor Condominium
Association, 659 Des Plaines River Road in the amount of
$17,201; River Pointe Condominium Association, 675
Pearson Street, in the amount of $10,799; and 677 River
Condominium Association, 677 River Road, in the amount
of $11, 4 00; for a total acquisition amount of
$39, 4 00/TIF District #1 Funds; and Director of
Engineering and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary documents. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 20' x 24' brick paver patio in the
rear yard of property located at 95 E. Oakwood Avenue
(Code prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from
building foundation) . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 8' 6" x 22' parking pad adjacent to
existing driveway for a total length of 82' on property
located at 529 Harvey Avenue. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of one (1)
Medtec Ambulance through the Northwest Municipal
Conference Joint Government Purchasing Program from
Foster Coach Sales, 1231 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL
61081, in an amount not-to-exceed $135,398/2008 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.
Alderman Walsten stated that the invoice for Bolder
Contractors was not detailed enough; he would like more
information.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Flood 2007 purchases and
services as follows:
--Illinois Construction Corporation, P.O. Box 745, St.
Charles, IL 60174, for equipment and manpower to
construct flood wall on Miner Street, in the amount of
$10,606.77/General Fund; and
-Orange Crush, LLC, 321 Center Street, Hillside, IL
60162, for sand, barrier wall and equipment for flood
wall on River Road, in the amount of $56,400.40/General
Fund;
but POSTPONE until October 15, 2007, approval of invoice
from Bolder Contractors, 440 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield,
IL 60015, for generators, pumps and manpower for flood
control, in the amount of $75,675.48, for further review
and information. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
Absent: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
BID AWARD/
CITY HALL
VENT & WINDOW
RESEAL:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-60-07
ISSUANCE OF
GO BONDS,
SERIES 2007A
AND 2007B:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
RADIO BASED
ALARM
MONITORING
SYSTEM:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation and award bid for City Hall Vent
and Window Reseal to single bidder, Des Plaines Glass,
962 Lee Street, Des Plaines, in the bid amount of $27.33
per lineal foot, or $123, 000 for 4, 500 lineal feet.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation and authorize City Clerk to
advertise for bids for Library Parking Deck Storm Drain
Pipe Replacement -Phase 1, returnable by 3: 00 p .m.,
Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-60-07, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8, 000, 000
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2007A AND
SERIES 2007B, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, 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 Smith, Chair
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the October 1, 2007
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,744,244.94,
and further recommend that Resolution R-138-07 be
adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY -Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Director of North Suburban Emergency Communications
Center Ornberg stated that the current police and fire
alarm systems are antiquated and do not have the
advantage of modern technology; Staff is recommending
selection of Fox Valley Fire and Safety to provide the
equipment, installation and maintenance of the new
system; amend the current ordinance to include language
to require that all NFPA Life and Safety Code required
fire alarms be connected and monitored by the City, and
a restructuring of annual fee schedule.
Moved by Murohv, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to select Fox Valley Fire and
Safety, 2730 Pinnacle Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, as the
vendor to provide the equipment, installation and
maintenance of the new Radio Based Alarm Monitoring
Systems, at no cost to the City. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 9,
Section 4-9A-3 -Receiving Station Alarms, of the City
Code, to require that any NFPA Life and Safety Code
mandated fire alarms be connected and monitored by the
City's municipal Alarm System, as well as that all the
current subscribers must convert to the new technology
within the next six (6) months; and Ordinance M-62-07 be
placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried. ~
ALARM SYSTEM
(Cont'd.)
CONSULTANTS/
REVISION OF
ZONING CODE:
2006 TIF
MONITORING
UPDATE:
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 1,
Section 6 "License Fees," Subsection 4-9A-3
Receiving Station Alarm, of the City Code, to adjust the
annual fee paid to the City for monitoring by the
subscribers from $91 for police alarms and $167 for fire
alarms to a uniformed amount of $125; and Ordinance
M-63-07 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Murphy, Chair
Alderman Murphy stated that her committee reviewed on
September 24, 2007, the three (3) proposals received
from consulting firms:
--Farr Associates, 53 W. Jackson, Suite 650, Chciago, IL
60604;
--Land Vison, Inc., 500 N. Michigan Avenue, #910,
Chicago, IL 60611; and
--Camiros, Ltd., 411 S. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60607.
Alderman Murphy stated that these proposals, which were
sent to the aldermen in August, were for the revisions
to the Zoning Code; the committee will be coming to the
City Council with a recommendation soon; cost is not a
factor since 80% will be paid from a grant.
Mrs. Leslie Murphy, Griffith, Murphy, LLC, 2658 Ewing
Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, addressed the Committee of
the Whole and made a PowerPoint presentation of t he
monitoring update they prepared for the City regarding
Downtown Project Area -TIF District #1, Lee Street-
Perry Street -TIF District #5, Wille Road-Mt. Prospect
Road -TIF District #3, Five ( 5) -Corners, Rand Road-
Ri ver Road -TIF District #4, and Mannheim Road-Higgins
Road -TIF District #6.
Mrs. Murphy stated that is a very solid program; good
growth; in general, a program to be proud of; the big
growth will come next year because of reassessment .
Mrs. Murphy reviewed the current and projected financial
status of each TIF district with anticipated 2007 and
2008 revenue projections, and a revenue and expense
projection spreadsheet for each TIF district from 2005
through the end year of the district.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that only information
regarding TIF District #3 was on the web site; the other
TIFs were not there; he asked for a cost analysis of the
services provided to residents in the downtown TIF
districts.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking for a definition of
several terms, i.e. surplus, account balance; also what
is a TIF revenue note? Mrs. Murphy stated that is a
pay-as-you-go promissary note.
Mr. Kendrick asked if TIF bonds are general obligation
bonds. Director of Community & Economic Development
Conlan said no, they are revenue anticipated bonds.
Mr. Kendrick stated that he has many concerns and
questions regarding TIF District #3. Alderman Murphy
stated that there will be a separate Committee of the
Whole meeting on this matter and asked that Mr. Kendrick
send his questions to Staff for review before that
meeting.
Mr. Kendrick stated that the City should move slowl~
don't start any new TIFs. ~'
TIF REPORT
(Cont'd.)
REPORT/
UNDERSIZED
LOT
1645 LUNT:
ORDINANCE
M-58-07
VACATION OF
ESSER COURT
(SOUTH HALF) :
CLASS 6(b)
PROPERTY TAX
INCENTIVE/
1665
BIRCHWOOD:
Resolution
R-121-07
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-138-07
RADIO BASED
ALARM
MONITORING
SYSTEM:
Ordinance
M-62-07
Ordinance
M-63-07
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Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that TIF
Reports are due January 1st of every year; 2003 and 2004
were on time, but 2005 and now 2006 are late; did they
change the due date. Mrs. Murphy stated that the report
is due 180 after the submission and approval of the
City's financial audit.
Alderman Murphy stated that 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. and Mrs. Oscar Lacerna have applied for a building
permit to demolish their existing single-family
residence and construct a new single-family residence on
property located at 1645 Lunt Avenue; property is 50' x
180' with a total lot area of 9,000 sq. ft.; based upon
the review of the petitioner's plans, the proposed
single-family residence is appropriate for the area.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-58-07, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE VACATION OF ESSER COURT IN
DES PLAINES AS IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt Resolution
R-121-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 6(b) CLASSIFICATION
FOR REAL PROPERTY WITH COOK COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX INDEX
NUMBER #09-28-300-021-0000, LOCATED AT 1665 E. BIRCHWOOD
AVENUE IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO COOK COUNTY
REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE. Upon roll call
the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 3-Moylan, Brookman, Walsten
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-138-07, 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:
$3,744,244.94. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to select Fox
Valley Fire and Safety, 2730 Pinnacle Drive, Elgin, IL
60123, as the vendor to provide the equipment,
installation and maintenance of the new Radio Based
Alarm Monitoring System, at no cost to the City. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None t ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ALARM SYSTEM
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-62-07
FIRE ALARM
AMENDMENT/
CONNECTION &
MONITORING:
ORDINANCE
M-63-07
FIRE ALARM
AMENDMENT/
SCHEDULE OF
FEES:
AGREEMENT/
PETROLEUM
MAIN
RELOCATION
HAWAIIAN
VILLAGE:
Resolution
R-119-07
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to amend Title
4, Chapter 9, Section 4-9A-3 -Receiving Station Alarms,
of the City Code, to require that any NFPA Life and
Safety Code mandated fire alarms be connected and
monitored by the City's municipal Alarm System, as well
as that all the current subscribers must convert to the
new technology within the next six (6) months; and place
on First Reading Ordinance M-62-07. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to amend Title
4, Chapter 1, Section 6 -"License Fees," Subsection 4-
9A-3 -Receiving Station Alarm, of the City Code, to
adjust the annual fee paid to the City for monitoring by
the subscribers from $91 for police alarms and $167 for
fire alarms to a unformed amount of $125; and place on
First Reading Ordinance M-63-07. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-62-07, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 9,
"SERVICE BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS," ARTICLE A., "ALARM
SYSTEMS," SECTION 3, "RECEIVING STATION ALARMS," OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-63-07, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 1,
"GENERAL LICENSE REGULATIONS," SECTION 6, "LICENSE
FEES," "SCHEDULE OF FEES," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Walsten announced he has withdrawn his request
for reconsideration of motion approving the "Cost
Sharing Agreement" with West Shore Pipe Line Company for
the raising of the petroleum main that serves the
Hawaiian Village area bounded by Rand Road on the south,
Wolf Road on the west, Polynesian Drive on the north and
the Canadian National Railroad on the east, in the
amount of $11,750; and the approval of Resolution R-119-
07.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. ~~Q;·
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
Arredia, MAYOR