09-02-2008207
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, SEPTEMBER 2, 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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus.
Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman were absent. Aldermen
Beauvais and Brookman arrived at 7:00 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Baj or, 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 and Assistant City Attorney
Bartel.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRA.YER:
RECOGNITION:
PRESENTATION:
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Walsten, to go into
Executive Session to discuss acquisition of real
property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
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 Captain Pedro Arias, The
Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
Police Chief Prandini recognized members of the Des
Plaines Police Explorer Post #142 who recently
participated in the National Law Enforcement Explorer
Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado; the City sent two
(2) teams of four (4) officers each to compete in four
(4) difference scenarios that included traffic stops,
arrest and search warrants, bomb threats and white collar
crime; Explorer Post #142 received a third place award
for their investigation of white collar crime; the teams
consisted of Mike Migut, Stacy Pino, Tyler Gratz, Juana
Rodriguez, Ashley Andracki, Amanda Larson, Chris Woznicka
and Raza Khan.
Mayor Arredia introduced Jim Kvedaras, Senior Manager,
US Public and Government Affairs, Canadian National
Railroad-Southern Region, 17641 S. Ashland Avenue,
Homewood, IL 60430, who gave a brief presentation to
provide basic information regarding their intended
purchase of the E J & E Railroad; Mayor Arredia asked Mr.
Kvedaras to put something in writing regarding his
comments regarding the Star Line, reduction of freight
traffic and money for the "S" curve.
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY/
TIF #1:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
LIQ. LIC./
1952 s.
RIVER ROAD:
Ordinance
M-31-08
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding acquisition of property
in TIF District #1 with final action, if any, taken in
open session at a future City Council meeting. Motion
declared carried.
Mr. Andy Samborski, 2108 Sherwin Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that the Knights of Columbus will
soon be collecting money for Special People; all the
money collected will be placed in a fund for the Illinois
State organization; 10% of the money is for homes for
people with special needs; they will be collecting on
September 19, 20 and 21, 2008; they need volunteers to
help; please call (847) 296-1457.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that his motorcyle group, Iron Justice,
will be holding their annual fundraising ride on October
5, 2008, to benefit local organizations; the motorcycle
parade will be going through the south side of Des
Plaines; more information will follow.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that people should be very careful when
driving behind school buses; slow down for the sake of
the children.
Ms. Myrna Simes, 799 Graceland Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating that she is very concerned about litter;
it would be easy to have a litter-free Des Plaines if
everyone took care of their own property; how can we get
people to pick up their trash. Mayor Arredia said the
City is working on that; he would like people to stop
putting out their garbage too early.
Alderman Murphy requested that Items 3, 3a, 4 and 4a be
removed from the Consent Agenda; and Alderman Walsten
requested that Items 9 and 9a be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 9 and 9a.
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 were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-28-08 and M-29-08 were adopted; Ordinance Z-23-08 was
placed on First Reading and Resolutions R-108-08, R-109-
08 and R-110-08 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held August
18, 2008, 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 regular meeting of the
City Council held August 18, 2008. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Ms. Judi th Schwak, owner of Bodacious Beads, 1942 S.
River Road, addressed the City Council asking that this
liquor license not be approved; she is very concerned
about safety; she is open one (1) night a week; also
there is the problem of litter; there is a bad traffic
pattern and very few parking spaces; this liquor store
will make her customers feel very uncomfortable.
LIQ. LIC.
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
08-33-A
MAP AMEND./
877
CENTRAL RD . :
Ordinance
Z-22-08
TIME
EXTENSION/
254 LAUREL:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-23-08
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9/2/08
Alderman Walsten stated that he has received many
comments of concern from his residents regarding this
liquor store.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Murphy, to DENY request for
a new Class B -Bulk Sales Dealers Liquor License for
property located at 1952 S. River Road, d/b/a Mex
Liquors; and Ordinance M-31-08 be voided. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Murphy stated that she doesn't see a compelling
reason to change the zoning on this property.
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan said
we want to be in compliance with our Zoning Code; it
would make this legally conforming.
Alderman Brookman stated that we can move forward with
the project planned for this property without changing
the zoning; we could just include a fire house in the I-1
Institutional District list of permitted uses. Assistant
City Attorney Bartel said we can't just change the Zoning
Code without going through a public hearing with the Des
Plaines Plan Commission, who would then make a
recommendation to the City Council.
Motion by Brookman that the Zoning Code be changed to add
a fire house as a permitted use in I-1 Institutional
District failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council asking what can be done to make this decision
tonight; why wait to do this project.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission, re Zoning
Case 08-33-A, to grant request for Map Amendment, with
conditions, to rezone property located at 877 Central
Road from R-1 Single Family Residential District to I-1
Institutional District; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance Z-22-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
A MAP AMENDMENT FROM R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO
I-1 INSTITUTIONAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 877 CENTRAL
ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Murphy, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for second time
extension, from August 6, 2008 through August 6, 2009
(first extension approved on August 6, 2007 -Ordinance
Z-20-07), for submittal of Final Plat for Preliminary
Planned Unit Development and Map Amendment as approved
by the City Council on August 1, 2005 -Ordinance Z-19-
05, for development of 116 townhomes and 120 condominiums
in Lexington Park-Phase 2 on property located at 254
Laurel Avenue; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-23-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A 12
MONTH EXTENSION FOR PHASE 2 OF THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR
THE PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT GRANTED BY
ORDINANCE Z-19-05 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 254
LAUREL AVENUE, DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE OF
REPLACEMENT
SQUAD CAR:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-108-08
BID AWARD/
RIDER
SIDEWALK
SWEEPER:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-109-08
IEMA GRANT
AGREEMENT/
CITIZENS
CORPS
EQUIPMENT
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-110-08
BID AWARD/
FIRE DEPT.
24'
TRAILER:
Resolution
R-111-08
APPOINTMENT/
REAPPOINT. :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-28-08
ESTABLISH
MODULAR
NEWS RACK
DISTRICT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-29-08
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
NWMC AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
L..lU
9/2/08
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve purchase of replacement
squad car from Landmark Ford, 2401 Prairie Crossing
Drive, Springfield, IL 62711, in the total amount of
$21, 519/$20, 144 from insurance settlement and $1, 275 from
City CERF Funds; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-108-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OFFER FROM
LANDMARK FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2008 FORD CROWN
VICTORIA SQUAD CAR AT A COST OF $21, 519. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Rider Sidewalk
Sweeper to the sole lowest bidder, Atlas First Access,
64 00 W. 7 3rct Street, Bedford Park, IL 60 63 8, for a
Nilfish Model RS 501, in the total bid amount of
$62,499/TIF District #1 Funds; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-109-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OFFER
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN ENCLOSED RIDING SIDEWALK
SWEEPER AT A COST OF $62,499. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept grant from the Illinois
Emergency Management Agency ( IEMA), 2200 S. Dirksen
Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703, in the amount of $7,000
for purchase of necessary equipment for Des Plaines
Citizen Corps to respond to a homeland security or
natural disaster; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-110-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Brookman, to POSTPONE until
September 2, 2008, the matter of the bid award for one
( 1) 24' Wells Cargo Express Trailer from the lowest
bidder, Ehrhardt' s Trailer Sales, Inc., 776 W. Oakton
Street, Des Plaines, in the total bid amount of
$12,665/Budgeted Funds; and Resolution R-111-08. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Higgason voted no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve Mayoral
appointment/reappointment as follows:
Appointment:
YOUTH COMMISSION
Simon O'Brien, term to expire December 1, 2008
Reappointment:
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Lisa DuBrock, term to expire August 30, 2012
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
M-28-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS, 11 CHAPTER 1 7, "NEWSRACKS, 11 OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
M-29-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC
AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENT:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
ZONING CASE
07-49-V
SIGN
VARIATION/
2100
CLEARWATER:
CLASS 6(b)
PROPERTY TAX
INCENTIVE/
200 E.
TOUHY:
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Presented for consideration (no action required) was the
Mayoral appointment to the POLICE PENSION BOARD of Robert
Neil.
(final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
September 15, 2008)
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Smith, Chair
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the September 2, 2008 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,711,254.61,
and further recommend that Resolution R-113-08 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Murphy, Chair
Alderman Murphy reviewed this request for a sign
variation for property located at 2100 Clearwater Drive
to permit erection of a pole sign to a height of 55';
permit both a pole and monument sign on the same property
and permit pole and monument sign areas from 200 sq. f t .
to 210 sq. ft.; petitioner has received both an IDOT
permit and an FAA release for the costruction of the sign
at a height of 55'; Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
and Staff recommend approval of this request.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff, and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case
07-49-V, to grant request for Variation, with conditions,
to permit construction of a 55' Pole Sign in conjunction
with a Monument Sign in M-2 General Manufacturing
District on property located at 2100 Clearwater Drive;
and Ordinance Z-24-08 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Murphy reviewed this request for a Cook County
6(b) Property Tax Abatement Incentive from International
Airport Centers ( IAC) who has purchased the 1 7-acre
former Symons Concrete property located at 200 E. Touhy
Avenue and have prepared the site for two (2) 175,000-
200, 000 sq. ft. logistics facilities; the City has a
policy prohibiting the granting of 6 (b) abatements within
the City's southwest industrial quadrant, but IAC is
aggressively recruiting Yusen Air & Sea Services (USA )
for one of the sites and is requesting the 6(b) abatement
to be competitive with Elk Grove Village in the
recruitment of a major tenant for the facility.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to authorize City to support and consent to the granting
of a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6(b) Property
Tax Abatement Incentive to International Airport Centers
(IAC), 1849 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, to
assist with the recruitment of a tenant which would
increase the City's economic base contingent upon the
execution of an agreement between IAC and Yusen Air & Sea
Services (USA) for the development of Yusen's air freight
forwarding operation; and Resolution R-112-08 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES/
FIRE
STATION #4
877 CENTRAL:
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PUBLIC SAFETY -Alderman Beauvais, Chair
2'112
9/2/0 8
Fire Chief Jaeger gave a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the selection process for architectural
services to design and oversee construction of Fire
Station #4 at 877 E. Central Road; after careful review,
Staff is recommending FGM Architects, 1211 W. 22nd
Street, Suite 705, Oak Brook, IL 60523; a review was
given of the original proposal for a 25,400 sq. ft. Fire
Station and the related costs; then a review was
presented for the current proposal for a 14,000 sq. ft.
Fire Station at a cost of $5,000,000.
Mr. John Ochoa, President of FGM Architects, was
introduced and answered questions from the aldermen.
Alderman Brookman questioned some of the wording in the
contract; our legal department should look at this.
Alderman Higgason stated that the aldermen should not be
micromanaging; we need to move forward or drop the
project.
Mr. John Milstead, 2515 Church Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he would caution the
aldermen not to be penny-wise and pound-foolish; let's
give the Fire Department what they need; let's get this
done.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if the Fire Headquarters
is going to be remodeled, what is going to be done with
the empty space. Fire Chief Jaeger said we will
reconfigure the space to make it a co-ed facility; we
will also expand the office space. Mr. Burkross stated
that he is for a two-bay station rather than a three-bay
station, but Fire Chief Jaeger knows what he needs .
Firefighter Colin Carroll, President of IAF -Local
#4211, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that
the Fire Study showed the needs of the community; we are
here to serve the needs of the community; don't compare
us to Glenview; we have many more railroad crossings than
Glenview.
Mr. Eric Suevel, 1369 Dennis Place, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is a 50-year
resident and also an employee of the Fire Department;
costs are a concern, but what is the cost of an
individual; whatever the tax increase would be, it will
be worth every single penny.
Mr. John Malloy, 446 Cambridge Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that an ambulance comes
to his house often because of his daughter, but he is
against the construction of this Fire Station; there are
other ways to handle the calls; he just doesn't see the
sense in this; utilize Fire Station #2.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council that FGM Architects, 1211 W. 22nd Street,
Suite 705, Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523, be selected as the
architectural firm to design and oversee construction of
Fire Station #4, 877 E. Central Road; Staff be authorized
to meet with FGM Architects to clarify Sections 1.2.2.2,
1.2.2.4. and 1.3.1.4 of their contract; discuss potential
reduction in their fees; and bring it back to Committee
of the Whole for further review.
FIRE STATION
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
08-26-CU
CONDIT. USE/
48 N.
BROADWAY:
Ordinance
Z-21-08
DESIGN
SERVICES/
CENTRAL ROAD
BIKE LANE
IMPROVE.:
Resolution
R-99-08
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to adopt a substitute
motion to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend
to the City Council to approve contract with FGM
Architects, 1211 W. 22nd Street, Suite 705, Oak Brook, IL
60523, for architectural services to design and oversee
construction of Fire Station #4 on property located at
877 E. Central Road, in the total not-to-exceed amount,
including reirnbursables, of $367,750/Budgeted Funds; and
Resolution R-96-08 be adopted at appropriate time thi s
evening. MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen Beauvais,
Higgason, Smith, Argus voted yes; Aldermen Moylan,
Murphy, Brookman, Walsten voted no - a tie vote is a
failed vote) .
Motion by Brookman that this matter be referred back to
Staff failed for lack of a second.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to adopt a
substitute motion to approve contract with FGM
Architects, 1211 W. 22nd Street, Suite 705, Oak Brook, IL
60523, for architectural services to design and oversee
construction of Fire Station #4 on property located at
877 E. Central Road, in the total not-to-exceed amount,
including reirnbursables, $367, 750/Budgeted Funds; and
Resolution R-96-08 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen Beauvais,
Higgison, Smith voted yes).
Motion by Brookman to continue to negotiate with FGM
Architects regarding appropriate changes to the contract
failed for lack of a second.
Original motion declared carried (Alderman Smith voted
no) .
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 08-26-CU, to grant request for Conditional
Use to permit the operation of a place of worship in C-3
General Commercial District on property located at 48 N.
Broadway; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-21-08. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to advance t o
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-21-08, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF
A HOUSE OF WORSHIP AT 4 8 N. BROADWAY STREET, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Moylan
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to POSTPONE until
September 15, 2008, discussion on the proposal from
SPACECO, Inc., 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 700, Rosemont,
IL 60018, to provide professional engineering and
surveying services for the design of Central Road Bike
Lane Improvements and Resolution R-99-08. Motion
declared carried.
BID AWARD/
2008 CIP
REAR YARD
DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS:
Resolution
R-106-08
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-113-08
ZONING CASE
07-49-V
SIGN
VARIATION/
2100
CLEARWATER:
Ordinance
Z-24-08
CLASS 6(b)
PROPERTY TAX
INCENTIVE/
200 E.
TOUHY AVE.:
Resolution
R-112-08
ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES/
FIRE
STATION #4
877 CENTRAL:
Resolution
R-96-08
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Walsten, to award bid for
2008 CIP Rear Yard Drainage Improvements to the lowest
bidder, Martam Construction, Inc., 12 00 Gasket Drive,
Elgin, IL 6012 0, in the total bid amount of
$88,830/Capital Projects Funds; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-106-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH MARTAM CONSTRUCTION FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF REAR YARD DRAINAGE AT SEVERAL PRIVATE
LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, AT A COST
NOT TO EXCEED $88,830. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Moylan
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-113-08, 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:
$2,711,254.61. 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 concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
07-49-V, to grant request for Variation, with conditions,
to permit construction of a 55' Pole Sign in conjunction
with a Monument Sign in M-2 General Manufacturing
District on property located at 2100 Clearwater Drive;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
Z-24-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
11.6 B. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 55' POLE SIGN IN CONJUNCTION
WITH A MONUMENT SIGN AT 2100 CLEARWATER DRIVE, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to authorize
City to support and consent to the granting of a Cook
County Real Estate Classification 6 (b) Property Tax
Abatement Incentive to International Airport Centers
(IAC), 1849 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, to
assist with the recruitment of a tenant which would
increase the City's economic base contingent upon the
execution of an agreement between IAC and Yusen Air & Sea
Services (USA) for the development of Yusen's air freight
forwarding operation; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-112-08, A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE
A 6(b) CLASSIFICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY WITH COOK COUNTY
REAL ESTATE TAX INDEX NUMBER #09-30-300-051-0000, LOCATED
AT 200 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 Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that FGM
Architects, 1211 W. 22nd Street, Suite 705, Oak Brook,
Illinois, 60523, be selected as the architectural firm
to design and oversee construction of Fire Station #4,
877 E. Central Road,; Staff be authorized to meet with
FGM Architects to clarify Sections 1.2.2.2, 1.2.2.4, and
1.3.1.4 of their contract; discuss potential reduction
in their fees; and bring it back to Committee of the
Whole for further review.
FIRE STATION
(Cont'd.)
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt a
substitute motion to approve contract with FGM
Architects, 1211 W. 22nd Street, Suite 705, Oak Brook, IL
60523, for architectural services to design and oversee
construction of Fire Station #4 on property located at
877 E. Central Road, in the total not-to-exceed amount,
including reimbursables, $ 3 67, 7 50 /Budgeted Funds; and
adopt Resolution R-96-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH FGM ARCHITECTS FOR THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION #4 IN DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen
Beauvais, Higgason, Smith, Argus voted yes; Aldermen
Moylan, Murphy, Brookman, Walsten and Mayor Arredia voted
no) .
Motion declared carried on the original motion (Aldermen
Beauvais, Brookman and Smith voted no).
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:47 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
Anthony MAYOR