12-15-2008MINUTES 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 15, 2008
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 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, December 15, 2008.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Smith and
Argus. Alderman Beauvais was absent. Alderman Beauvais
arrived in Executive Session at 6:55 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Bajor, Assistant City Manager Slowinski ,
Acting Director of Finance Wisniewski, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief
Jaeger, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works
Dusckett, Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan, Director
of Information Technology Duebner and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER:
PRESENTATION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
2007 CDBG
CAPER REPORT:
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to go into
Executive Session to discuss personnel. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:32 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:14 p.m.
Roll call indicated that following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Des Plaines Community Senior Center Chorale presented
songs of the season for the enjoyment of all .
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES
PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008
Mayra Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at 7:22
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 2007-08, detailing the
City's use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds, beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30,
2008.
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan gave
a brief review. There were no comments from the aldermen
and the public. There will be further action on this
matter under Items 4 and 4a on the Consent Agenda later
in the evening.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING/
MAP LOCAL
#240
POLICE UNION:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES/
12/1/08:
NEW CLASS L
LIQ. LIC./
WINE ONLY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-69-08
LIQ. LIC./
637
METROPOLITAN
WAY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-70-08
12/15/08
PAGE TWO
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council wishing everyone a Merry Christmas; the Des
Plaines Senior Center will be serving dinner on Christmas
Day; if you are alone, please come.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding negotiations with MAP
Local #240 Police Union. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Argus requested Item 1 be removed from the
Consent Agenda, and Alderman Brookman requested that
Items 6, 6a, S and Sa removed.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais,
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 6,
Motion declared carried.
to establish a
6a, S and Sa.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: S-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-44-0S, M-45-0S, M-46-0S, M-47-0S, M-4S-OS, M-49-08,
M-21-07, M-50-0S, M-51-0S, M-52-0S, M-53-0S, M-54-0S,
M-55-0S, M-56-0S, M-57-0S, M-SS-OS, M-59-0S, M-60-0S ,
M-61-0S, M-62-0S, M-64-0S, M-65-0S, M-66-0S, M-67-0S and
M-6S-OS were adopted; Ordinances M-69-0S and M-70-0S were
placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-159-0S, R-160-
0S, R-162-0S, R-164-0S and R-165-0S were adopted.
Alderman Argus stated that she would like to submit an
amendment to the minutes of the regular meeting of the
City Council held December 1, 200S.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until
January 5, 2009 the minutes of the regular meeting of the
City Council held December 1, 200S. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 4
"Intoxicating Liquors," Section 4-4-5 of the City Code
to add a new Class L -Wine Only Liquor License to permit
a "wine only" store to sell wine by the bottle not for
consumption on the premises and to permit the sale of
wine by the glass for consumption on the premises only;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-69-0S, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTIONS
4, "CLASSIFICATION OF LICENSE; DESCRIPTION , "AND SECTION
5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE TO ADD "CLASS L WINE ONLY LICENSE." Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 4
"Intoxicating Liquors," Section 4-4-5 :A. of the City Code
to add a new Class L -Wine Only Liquor License for
property located at 637 Metropolitan Way, d/b/a
WineStyles; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-70-0S, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS," SECTION 5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER," OF THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO RECLASSIFY THE LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR PREWIT & ASSOCIATES, INC., D/B/A WINESTYLES LOCATED
AT 637 METROPOLITAN WAY, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS FROM A
"CLASS B" LICENSE TO A "CLASS L" LICENSE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
·2007 CDBG
ANNUAL
PERFOR. &
EVALUATION
RPT. (CAPER) :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-159-08
ASSIGNMENT OF
TIF NOTE/
EVERLEIGH
PROJECT
RIVER ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-160-08
LOBBYIST
AGREEMENT/
ALL-CIRCO:
Resolution
R-161-08
REDUCTION OF
PUB. IMPRV.
SURETY;
819-849
ELMHURST
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-162-08
12/15/08
PAGE THREE
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve 2007 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year -October 1,
2007 to September 30, 2008; City Clerk be authorized to
submit the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) no later than December 30, 2008;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-159-08, A
RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR PROGRAM
YEAR 2007, A REPORT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve assignment of Tax
Increment Allocation Note, in the amount of $1,657,277
to reimburse TIF-eligible costs, from River Plaines
Associates, LLC, 225 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL
60610, to MB Financial Bank, NA, 6111 N. River Road,
Rosemont, IL 60018, as provided in Redevelopment
Agreement with River Plaines Associates, LLC (approved
by the City Council on August 20, 2007 -Resolution R-
117-07); for the 144-unit Everleigh Residential Project
at River Road and River Street; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-160-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
ASSIGNMENT OF A TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION REVENUE NOTE
FROM RIVER PLAINES ASSOCIATES, LLC TO MB FINANCIAL BANK,
NA. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Higgason, to amend Line One
of Section 3.D. of the "Agreement for Services" with All-
Circo, Inc. to add after the word City, " ... and each
alderman .... " MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen Moylan,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith voted yes; Aldermen Beauvais,
Murphy, Brookman, Argus, Arredia voted no) .
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute "Agreement for Services" with All-Circo, Inc.,
111 W. Washington Street, Suite 1920, Chicago, IL 60602,
to provide lobbyist services for a period of three (3)
years from November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2011, at
a cost of $60,000 per year; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-161-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALL-CIRCO, INC. AND THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR LOBBYIST SERVICES FOR THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Reduction of
Public Improvement Surety for Vandercar Subdivision, 819-
845 and 849 S. Elmhurst Road, from $454,196 to $45,419
(90% reduction); and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-162-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING REDUCTION OF
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SURETY FOR VANDERCAR SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 819, 845 AND 849 S. ELMHURST ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
FIRE DEPT.
ENTRANCE
EXAM SVS./
lL.Q
SOLUTIONS:
Resolution
R-163-08
BID AWARD/
HVAC MAINT.
& REPAIR
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-164-08
BID AWARD/
ELEVATOR
MAINTENANCE
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-165-08
ORDINANCE
M-44-08
YEAR 2008
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #4:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-45-08
YEAR 2008
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #5:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-46-08
YEAR 2008
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #6:
Consent
Agenda
12/15/08
PAGE FOUR
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from I/O
Solutions, Inc., 1127 S. Mannheim Road, Westchester, IL
60154, to provide consulting services for the 2009
Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Examinations in an amount
not-to-exceed $9,000/Budgeted Funds; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-163-08, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND I/O
SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC CANDIDATE
ENTRANCE TESTING CONSULTING SERVICES. 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 Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Preventive
Maintenance and Repair of Heating, Air Conditioning and
Ventilation Systems (HVAC) to the lowest bidder, Bedco
Mechanical, 322 N. Wolf Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, at
a cost of $85 per hour/regular time rate, a cost of
$127. 50 per hour/overtime rate and a parts markup of
28%/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-164-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OFFER FOR
CONTRACTUAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HEATING AND
AIR CONDTIONING SYSTEMS AT CITY FACILITIES FROM BEDCO
MECHANICAL. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Full Service
Maintenance Agreement for Elevators at the Civic Center,
Police Station, Library Garage and Metropolitan Square
Garage to the lowest bidder, Colley Elevator Company, 226
William, Bensenville, IL 60106, at a 2009 cost of
$14, 100, a 2010 cost of $14, 573. 20 and a 2011 cost of
$14, 9 5 8 . 6 9 /Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-165-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OFFER FOR
FULL SERVICE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AT CITY FACILITIES FROM
COLLEY ELEVATOR COMPANY. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda .
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman to adopt
Ordinance M-44-08, 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, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-45-08, 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, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-46-08, 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, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M--47-08
YEAR 2008
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #7:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-48-08
YEAR 2008
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #8:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-49-08
YEAR 2008
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #9:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-50-08
YEAR 2008
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #10:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-51-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 1999
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-52-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2001
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-53-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2002A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-54-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2003A
& 2003C
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-55-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2003D
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
12/15/08
PAGE FIVE
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-4 7-08, 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, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-48-08, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL
SERVICE AREA NUMBER EIGHT OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-49-08, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL
SERVICE AREA NUMBER NINE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-50-08, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL
SERVICE AREA NUMBER TEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 . Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-51-08, ABATEMENT OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY FOR THE
1999 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-52-08, ABATEMENT OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY FOR THE
2001 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-53-08, ABATEMENT OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2002A.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-54-08, ABATEMENT OF THE 2008 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 Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-55-08, ABATEMENT OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY FOR THE
2003 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2003D. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-56-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2004A
& YEAR 2004B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-57-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2005A,
B & C
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-58-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2005E,
F & G
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-59-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2005D
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-60-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2007A
& YEAR 2007B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-61-08
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2008A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-62-08
TIF #1
TIME EXTEN.
RE REVENUES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-64-08
TIF #3
TIME EXTEN.
RE REVENUES:
Consent
·Agenda
12/15/08
PAGE SIX
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-56-08, ABATEMENT OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY FOR THE
2004 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2004A AND SERIES
2004B. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-57-08 ABATEMENT OF THE 2008 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 Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-58-08, ABATEMENT OF THE 2008 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 Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-59-08, ABATEMENT OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY FOR THE
2005 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2005D. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-60-08, ABATEMENT OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY FOR THE
2007 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2007A AND SERIES 2007B. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-61-0 8, ABATEMENT OF THE 2 0 0 8 TAX LEVY FOR THE
2008 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2008A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-62-08, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT
AND PROJECT, APRIL 1985 (TIF #1) . Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-64-08, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ILLINOIS, TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
PROJECT, NO. 3 (WILLE ROAD/MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD -TI F #3) .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-65-08
TIF #4
TIME EXTEN.
RE REVENUES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-66-08
TIF #5
TIME EXTEN.
RE REVENUES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-67-08
TIF #6
TIME EXTEN.
RE REVENUES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-68-08
FLOOD CONTROL
AMENDMENT/
HISTORIC
STRUCTURES:
Consent
Agenda
REAP PO INT . :
ORDINANCE
M-69-08
NEW CLASS L
WINE ONLY
LIQ. LIC. :
ORDINANCE
M-70-08
LIQ. LIC./
637
METROPOLITAN
WAY:
12/15/08
PAGE SEVEN
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-65-08, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
PROJECT FOR THE FIVE CORNERS PROJECT AREA (TIF #4).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-66-08, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
PROJECT, NO. 5 (LEE STREET /PERRY STREET -TIF #5) .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-67-08, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
PROJECT FOR THE MANNHEIM/HIGGINS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA (TIF #6). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-68-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEFINITION
OF "SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT" IN SECTION 2, "DEFINITIONS,"
AND SECTION 11, "VARIANCES," IN TITLE 14, "FLOOD
CONTROL," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) were the
Mayoral reappointments to the SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
of Lucille Adamick and Joyce Solvig (final action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on January 5, 2009) .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-69-08, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4,
"INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTIONS 4, "CLASSIFICATION OF
LICENSES; DESCRIPTION," AND SECTION 5, "LICENSE FEES AND
NUMBER," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD "CLASS L
WINE ONLY LICENSE." 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 advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-70-08, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4,
"INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTION 54, "LICENSE FEES AND
NUMBER," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO RECLASSIFY THE
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PREWIT & ASSOCIATES, INC., D/B/A
WINESTYLES LOCATED AT 637 METROPOLITAN WAY, DES PLAINES
ILLINOIS FROM A "CLASS B" LICENSE TO A "CLASS L" LICENSE.
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
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WARRANT
REGISTER:
PROPOSED
2009
BUDGET:
12/15/08
PAGE EIGHT
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Smith, Chair
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the December 15, 2008 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $6,153,064.50,
and further recommend that Resolution R-167-08 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
City Manager Baj or reviewed the additional changes to the
Final 2009 Draft of the Budget, i.e. additional $40,00 0
for funding for the Des Plaines Community Senior Center,
replacement of two (2) Ford Focus vehicles with two (2 )
Honda CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) vehicles for an
additional $8,000; this decreases our General Fund from
9.40% to 9.33% and the Equipment Replacement Fund from
25.83% to 25.42%.
Alderman Beauvais asked if the City considered an Early
Retirement Program for the employees rather than lay them
off. City Manager Bajor said that would not save more
money than what is being projected in the Proposed 2009
Budget; he would not recommend this program to the City
Council; you would have no control over who would decide
to leave.
Alderman Murphy asked what the Unions have offered to do.
City Manager Bajor said he would like to talk to them to
try to work something out.
Alderman Higgason asked if any of the other Unions have
come forward. City Manager Baj or said he rece i ved a
letter from the AFSCME Union listing some cost savings
and recommended additional revenue sources, which he sent
to the aldermen.
Alderman Argus stated that she does not believe i n
increasing the permit fees that was listed in AFSCME's
letter; we would be just passing this on to the
residents.
City Manager Bajor stated that he did not have an
opportunity to review the figures proposed by AFSCME to
see whether they are true and accurate; these would be
one-time solutions; it would help in the short-term, but
it doesn't help the recurring expenses.
Mr. Paul Berner, President of AFSCME Union, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and reviewed their letter (in City
Council file) listing the possible costs savings and
their basic ideas for revenue enhancements; it is wrong
to let employees go; we can ride this out.
Alderman Beauvais asked who is in charge of collecting
our delinquent accounts. Acting Director of Finance
Wisniewski said the City has a collection agency .
Mr. Phil Schloss, President of MECCA (Public Works
Union), addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that
perhaps Public Works employees could do some of the
custodial work; the custodians are willing to give up
their 10% night differential; the Union contract should
stay in tact; as a resident, he would be willing to pay
an increase in his property tax and he thinks other
people would be willing to do that also.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that our taxes are smaller
than other agencies but that doesn't diminish the cry
from the residents to the City Council; we are all
victims of the economic conditions; he is not in favor
of City employees losing their jobs but he understands
the situation; an analysis should be done on why other
communities are operating at a lower cost than Des
Plaines and they provide the same services. ~
2009 BUDGET
(Cont'd.)
6b TAX
ABATEMENT
INCENTIVE/
515 TOUHY:
12/15/08
PAGE NINE
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that years ago public
employees were not paid a lot of money; to attract
employees, the City had to offer fringe benefits to
compensate for lack of money; then the unions came in and
things changed; once you have these benefits, it is hard
to take them away.
Alderman Murphy stated that she would hope that the City
would try to find the money to keep these people if
possible; if we can hire them back at some point, they
should be hired back first.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council to POSTPONE this matter for review of
the cost savings and recommendations from the AFSCME
Union and, if possible, meet with the Union.
City Manager Bajor stated that he doesn't need any more
time to review this budget; the numbers presented do not
match our shortfall; we will try to save as much money
as possible.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman
NAYS: 4-Moylan, Walsten, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote is a failed vote) .
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the Proposed 2009 Budget in the
amount of $120,791,557, and the adoption of Resolution
R-157-08 at appropriate time this evening. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Moylan, Murphy, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Higgason, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote is a failed vote).
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to
the City Council that the Proposed 2009 Budget be
referred back to Staff for further review. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman
NAYS: 4-Moylan, Walsten, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote is a failed vote) .
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Murphy, Chair
Alderman Murphy reviewed this request from Nippon Express
for a Cook County 6b Tax Abatement Incentive to relocate
its operations to 515 E. Touhy Avenue; the Community
Development Committee recommended approval of this
request.
Mr. Roland Rock, representing Nippon Express, addressed
the Committee of the Whole and answered questions from
the aldermen.
Moved by Hiooason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that City be authorized to support and consent to the
granting of a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b
Property Tax Abatement Incentive to Nippon Express to
assist with the purchase of property located at 515 E.
Touhy Avenue, PIN #09-31-200-005-0000 and #09-31-200-011-
0000, for a warehouse distribution and office facility;
and Resolution R-166-08 be adopted at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried.
SIDEWALK
SNOW & ICE
REMOVAL:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-167-08
2009
BUDGET:
Resolution
R-157-08
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
12/15/08
PAGE TEN
LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Brookman, Chair
Alderman Brookman stated that this matter has been
discussed in Committee and at City Council meetings; the
main objection to the proposed changes is compliance;
perhaps the City should do a public awareness campaign
and a more aggressive enforcement of the existing
ordinance in the business/commercial community.
Alderman Beauvais requested that Staff contact the ICC
to see that the railroads keep their track crossings
clear of snow.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to recommend to
the City Council that no changes be made to Section 8-1-2
-"Removal of Snow and Ice .... " of the City Code and
Ordinance M-41-08 be voided. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Murphy and Argus voted no.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-167-08, 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:
$6,153,064.50. 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 Smith, seconded by Walsten, to approve the 2009
Budget in the amount of $120,791,557, and the adoption
of Resolution R-157-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2009
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a
substitute motion that the 2009 Budget be POSTPONED.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman
NAYS: 5-Moylan, Walsten, Smith, Argus, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt a
substitute motion to POSTPONE the 2009 Budget until
January 5, 2009 and the matter be referred back to Staff
for further review. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman
NAYS: 5-Moylan, Walsten, Smith, Argus, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to go into
Executive Session to discuss personnel. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Brookman
NAYS: 3-Walsten, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
EXEC. SESS.
(Cont'd.)
2009 BUDGET
(Cont'd.)
6b TAX
ABATEMENT
INCENTIVE/
515 TOUHY:
Resolution
R-166-08
SIDEWALK
SNOW & ICE
REMOVAL:
Ordinance
M-41-08
ADJOURNMENT:
12/15/08
PAGE ELEVEN
The City Council recessed at 9:45 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 10:06 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten,
Smith and Argus.
Upon roll on Alderman Smith's original motion, the vote
was:
AYES: 5-Moylan, Murphy, Walsten, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Higgason, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City be
authorized to support and consent to the granting of a
Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b Property Tax
Abatement Incentive to Nippon Express to assist with the
purchase of property located at 515 E. Touhy Avenue, PIN
#09-31-200-005-0000 and #09-31-200-011-0000, for a
warehouse distribution and office facility; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-166-08, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING 6B CLASSIFICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY WITH COOK
COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX INDEX NUMBER 09-31-200-005-0000
AND 09-31-200-011-0000, LOCATED AT 515 EAST TOUHY 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 Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that no changes
be made to Section 8-1-2 -"Removal of Snow and Ice .... "
of the City Code and Ordinance M-41-08 be VOIDED. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Murphy and Argus voted no.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Murphy, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS ~-~---~~~
DAY °Zt:/~, 2009
Anthony W ...... Arredia, MAYOR