03-06-2006261
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, MARCH 6, 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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, March 6, 2006.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present~
Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus.
Aldermen Murphy and Brookman were absent. Aldermen
Murphy and Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:10
p .m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Deputy Director of Finance
Fredrickson, Deputy Police Chief Schneider, Fire Chief Heavey, Director
of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director o f
Community & Economic Development Bleuher, Deputy Director of Communi ty
& Economic Development Angell, Assistant City Manager/Director of Huma n
Resources Baj or, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
SETTING PRICE
FOR SALE-
LEASE OF
PROPERTY/
WILLE ROAD-
PHASE II,
TIF #3:
Resolution
R-43-06
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to go into
Executive Session to discuss setting price for sale-lease
of property, probable-imminent litigation, acquisition
of real property and personnel. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Murphy, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL CONTINUE FOLLOWING THE REGULAR
PORTION OF THE MEETING
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Gary Houdek,
Golf Road Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia introduced Jim Scheskie, who is retiring
from the Des Plaines Crimestoppers Board after 20 years
of dedicated service; in 1990 he became the Chapter's
Chairman, a position he had held until now; Mayor Arredia
presented him with a plaque of appreciation.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session to approve the
"Consent to Assignment of Purchase Agreement and
Estoppel" to the "First Amendment to Vacant Land Purchase
Agreement" with Wille Road Redevelopment, LLC, for the
Wille Road-Phase II -TIF #3 Project (approved by the
City Council on February 6, 2006 -Resolution R-12-06),
to AMB Property II, L. P., One O'Hare Centre, 6250 N.
River Road, Suite 1100, Rosemont, IL 60018, that is a
requirement of the agreement; and adopt Resolution R-43-
06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO
ASSIGNMENT OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ESTOPPEL FOR WILLE
ROAD TIF #3 PHASE II. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
PROBABLE-
IMMINENT
LITIGATION/
RAND ROAD
MOBILE HOME
PARK, 1300
RAND RD.:
PROBABLE-
IMMINENT
LITIGATION/
POST OFFICE
FACILITY,
684 LEE ST.:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that both mobile home
parks, but not the hotel, located on Rand Road within the
proposed Five Corners Redevelopment Project Area -TIF
#4 (Rand Road-River Road-Golf Road), be removed from the
acquisition map as part of the Redevelopment Plan and
Project. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
majority agreement in Exe cu ti ve Session to approve Change
Orders #2, #3, #4 #5 and #7 in the total amount of
$23,312.10 for the build out of the downtown post office
facility at 6S4 Lee Street. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Sayad, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to take such legal action as it deems necessary and
appropriate regarding the costs of the build out of the
downtown post office facility at 6S4 Lee Street. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: S-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Phil, who lives at 446 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #393,
addressed the City Council thanking them for their help
with the bathroom problem at the Dunkin Donuts on
Elmhurst Road, but there is also a parking problem at
this location; it needs to be stripped for handicapped
parking.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that many people are confused about
the meeting that was held on a smoking ban in Des
Plaines; the committee chose not to bring it to the City
Council; it was never voted on by the City Council.
Alderman Beauvais requested that Items 6 and 6a be
removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Argus requested
that Items S and Sa be removed; and Alderman Murphy
requested that Items 14 and 14a be removed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 6, 6a, S, Sa, 14 and 14a.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: S-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-4-06, M-5-06, M-6-06
and Z-9-06 were adopted; Ordinance M-S-06 was placed on
First Reading; and Resolutions R-34-06, R-35-06, R-36-06,
R-37-06, R-40-06 and R-42-06 were adopted.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held February
6, 2006, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held
February 6, 2006. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda. ~
MINUTES
(Cont'd.)
PICKUP TIMES/
GARBAGE,
REFUSE
RECYCLING:
Ordinance
M-7-06
SNOW REMOVAL
CONTRACTORS
LICENSE
REQUIREMENT:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-8-06
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
of the Special meeting of the City Council held February
9, 200 6, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held February
21, 2006, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held
February 21, 2006. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Christiansen questioned whether this ordinance
would apply to commercial pickups, i.e. bars, stores.
City Attorney Wiltse said yes.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she didn't think it was
appropriate for a Staff member to make the decision about
an exception; it should be decided by the City Council.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to waive the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Christiansen voted no.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that this ordinance is mainly for
Metropolitan Square; every morning at 5:30 a.m. there are
garbage trucks there; he would like the exceptions
decided by the City Council.
Motion by Beauvais that Ordinance M-7-06 be amended to
add that there be a one-time only exception granted
FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Motion by Alderman Sayad that Ordinance M-7-06 be amended
to add that there be a maximum of five (5) days for an
exception FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 5, Chapter 3, Section
5-3-1 -"Nuisances Declared" of the City Code to add
scavenger, garbage, refuse or recycling trucks shall not
pick up garbage, scrap metal or recycling before 7:00
a.m, Monday through Saturday mornings or before 10:00
a.m. on Sunday mornings; however, upon application, the
Director of Community & Economic Development is
authorized, at his/her discretion, to allow exceptions
in such a manner as he/she may direct in writing; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
7-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, "PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY," CHAPTER 3, "NUISANCES," SECTION 1, "NUISANCES
DECLARED" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Beauvais voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 9, Section
4-9-1 -"Building and Electrical Contractors" of the City
Code to add snow removal contractors under the definition
of "Building Contractor" with all license requirements
contained therein; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-8-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 9, "SERVICE
BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS," SECTION 1, "BUILDING AND
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE
06-02-PUD
PRELIMINARY
PUD/1355 S.
MT. PROSPECT
Ordinance
Z-10-06
EXTENSION OF
TIME/FINAL
PLAN, 2323 E.
GOLF ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-34-06
CONTRACT/
FIRE DEPART.
PHYSICAL
EXAMINATIONS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-35-06
WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT/
MANNHEIM ROAD
UNDER I-90:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-36-06
IDOT HIGHWAY
PERMIT BOND
RELEASE/
BUSSE HWY.,
LEVEE 50:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-37-06
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Moved by Argus, seconded by Brookman, to waive the rules
to permit public input on this matter. Motion declared
carried.
Mr. Michael Bobowski, 34 Westfield Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that he lives across the street from
this proposed development; most of the residents in the
area were not made aware of this project; the notices
shouldn't come from the developer; it sounds like a
conflict of interest; they need more trees and sound
barriers, however, it looks like this will be a good
project.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of the Des Plaines Plan Commission, re
Zoning Case 06-02-PUD, to grant request for Preliminary
Planned Unit Development ( PUD) consisting of a
warehouse/office and distribution facility and a
Permitted PUD Bulk Exception, with conditions, on
property located at 1355 Mt. Prospect Road (northeast
corner of Mt. Prospect Road and Roxbury Lane), AN
ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND A PERMITTED PUD BULK
EXCEPTION FOR 1355 MT. PROSPECT ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for time extension
for submission of final plan of development for the
Water's Edge Condominium Project (Fisherman's Dude
Ranch), 2323 E. Golf Road (formerly 9665 Golf Road), up
to and including March 12, 2007; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-34-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL PLAN
OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WATER'S EDGE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
TO AND INCLUDING MARCH 12, 2007. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Workplus
Occupational Health at Holy Family Medical Center, 100
N. River Road, to provide physical examinations for Fire
Department personnel for a three (3)-year period at an
annual cost of $35, 300 for 2006, $36, 752 for 2007 and
$38,252 for 2008/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-35-06, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FROM
WORKPLUS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AT HOLY FAMILY MEDICAL
CENTER FOR PHYSICALS FOR THE DES PLAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize replacement of existing
6" water main with a 12" water main under I-90 Bridge at
Mannheim Road by the Illinois State Toll Highway
Authority, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515,
as part of their bridge-widening project over Mannheim
Road, at a cost not-to-exceed $104,575/TIF #6 Funds; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-36-06, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING
SIX INCH WATER MAIN WITH A TWELVE INCH WATER MAIN AT THE
I-90 BRIDGE AT MANNHEIM ROAD IN TIF #6. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City request Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) to release the
Highway Permit Bond No: 1-05-0320 for pavement failure
costs in the amount of $1,200, in conjunction with the
water main and telephone line augured under Busse Highway
as part of the Levee 50 Flood Control Project; City to
assume responsibility for the maintenance and repair of
the pavement at the boring site on Busse Highway should
there be any pavement failure over the next four (4) ~
R-37-06
(Cont'd. )
FACADE
REHABILITAT.
FUNDS/1450
TOUHY AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-40-06
FINAL PLAT/
HELENA LABEDZ
RESUB. , 2281
WESTVIEW:
Resolution
R-41-06
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
MAINT. OF
STREET LIGHTS
& WIRING:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-42-06
PURCHASE/
VEHICLES FOR
POLICE DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
VEHICLES FOR
FIRE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
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years; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-37-06,
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) TO RELEASE THE HIGHWAY PERMIT BOND
FOR PAVEMENT FAILURE COSTS FOR AUGURING UNDER BUSSE
HIGHWAY FOR WORK PERFORMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LEVEE
50 FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Economic Development
Commission to authorize payment of $10,000/2005 Facade
Rehabilitation Program Funds, to Southern Exposure LP,
as the City's contribution for exterior facade
improvements for the renovated Radisson Hotel, 1450 Touhy
Avenue; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-40-
06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $10,000 TO
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE LP, OWNER OF 1450 TOUHY AVENUE, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, 60016, AS THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION OF
THE REHABILITATION OF THE BUILDING'S EXTERIOR. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
Final Plat for Helena Labedz Resubdivision, 2281 Westview
Drive; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-41-06,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR HELENA LABEDZ
RESUBDIVISOIN LOCATED AT 2281 WESTVIEW DRIVE, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Beauvais, Murphy and Sayad voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve fourth one (1)-year
contract extension (first extension was approved by the
City Council on March 17, 2003 -Resolution R-31-03; the
second extension was approved on March 1, 2004
Resolution R-19-04, the third extension was approved on
March 7, 2005 Resolution R-30-05) with Mildred
Electric, d/b/a H&H Electric Company, 2830 Commerce
Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 (originally approved by
the City Council on January 21, 2002), for Repair and
Utility Location of Public Street Lights and Underground
Wiring, through March 14, 2007, at the existing (no
increase) labor costs of $65 per hour -7:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, and $97.50 per hour nights
and weekends/2006 Street Services Funds; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-42-06, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT EXTENSION BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND MILDRED ELECTRIC D/B/A H&H
ELECTRIC FOR REPAIR AND UTILITY LOCATION OF PUBLIC STREET
LIGHTS AND UNDERGROUND WIRING FOR THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Illinois State Bid Program of ten (10) 2006 Ford Crown
Victoria Police Interceptor Squad Cars and three (3) 2006
Ford Explorers from Landmark Ford, 2401 Prairie Crossing
Drive, Springfield, IL 62711, in the amount of
$258,452/2006 CERF. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Illinois State Bid Program of four (4) 2006 Ford
Explorers for the Fire Department from Landmark Ford,
2401 Prairie Drive, Springfield, IL 62707, in the amount
of $91,195/2006 CERF. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE/
VEHICLE FOR
MAYOR:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
PRINTER FOR
ENGNG. DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
WAIVE BUS.
FEES/SENIOR
CENTER, 52
NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
2006 CONCRETE
IMPROVE.:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
PURCHASE OF
FIRE
HYDRANTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-4-06
LIQ. LIC./
1261 E.
ALGONQUIN:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-5-06
LIQ. LIC./
22 E. N.W.
HIGHWAY:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-6-06
LIQ. LIC./
1283 RAND:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Illinois State Bid Program of one (1) Ford Explorer to
replace Mayor's current vehicle from Landmark Ford, 2401
Prairie Crossing Drive, Springfield, IL 62707, in the
amount of $23,435/2006 CERF. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Clifford-
Wald, 255 E. Hellen Road, Palatine, IL 60067, for an HP
DesignJet 4000PS (42") Printer-Q1274A for use by GIS
Staff in the amount of $10,175/General Overhead Fund.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request from Frisbie Senior
Center, 52 Northwest Highway, to waive the business
license fees; the City has waived fees for the Des
Plaines Senior Center at 515 E. Thacker Street for over
ten ( 10) years. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 2006 Concrete
Improvements to the lowest bidder, Schroeder & Schroeder,
Inc., 7306 Central Park, Skokie, IL 60076, in the amount
of $375, 000/MFT Funds, Section 06-0000-01-GM. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 2006 Street Improvements
Contract 1, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 23,
2006. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for purchase of Fire
Hydrants to the lowest responsible bidder, Ziebell Water
Service Products, Inc., 2001 Pratt Boulevard, Elk Grove
Village, IL 60007, for the bid amount of $1,734.95, as
needed/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-4-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTION
5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DELICIAS,
INC., D/B/A DELICIAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT AT 12161 EAST
ALGONQUIN ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-5-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTION
5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE FOR D&M DOUBLE
FORTUNE, INC., D/B/A HOUSE OF SZECHWAN AT 22 NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-6-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTION
5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE FOR EUROPEAN
HERITAGE WINES & SPIRITS, INC., D/B/A EUROPEAN HERITAGE
WINES & SPIRITS AT 1283 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
Z-9-06
CONDIT. USE/
1552-84
RAND RD.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-10-06
PRELIM. PUD/
1355 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REVIEW/
POSITION
CLASSIFICA.
& COMPENSA.
PLAN:
REPORT/
UNDERSIZED
LOT
1683 LUNT:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
Z-9-06, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW FOR A DRIVE THROUGH FACILITY LOCATED AT 1552-1584
RAND ROAD IN DES PLAINES , I LL IN 0 IS (Case 0 5-8 7 -CU) .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-10-06, AN ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND A PERMITTED PUD BULK EXCEPTION FOR
1355 MT. PROSPECT ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06-
02-PUD). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, 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 Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the March 6, 2006 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $5,550,782.16,
and further recommend that Resolution R-39-06 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor
reviewed his memo of February 24, 2006, regarding Staff's
review of the classification and compensation plan as
well as other conditions of work for City employees;
changes were necessary because of the adoption of a City-
Manager form of government, the shift from a patronage-
based to merit-based decision-making process toward
staffing matters and the emergence of seven (7) unions
representing over 85% of the City's workforce.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve the proposed revisions to Title 1,
"Administrative," Chapter 8, "Position Classification and
Compensation Plan," of the City Code; and Ordinance M-9-
06 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker stated that Section 5. 4-1 of the Des
Plaines Zoning Ordinance required 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.
Harrington Homes, Inc. has applied for a building permit
to construct a single-family home on each of the
undersized lots of record on property located at 1683
Lunt Avenue; each lot is 50' x 180' with a total are of
9,000 sq. ft.; based upon the review of the petitionerrs
plans, the proposed single-family residence on each lot
is appropriate for the area.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-39-06
POSITION
CLASSIFICA.
& COMPENSA.
PLAN:
Ordinance
M-9-06
ORDINANCE
M-10-06
AMENDING
M-95-05/
2006 ANNUAL
APPROPRIA. :
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY/
NEW POLICE
STATION
LOCATION:
PERSONNEL/
DIRECTOR OF
COMM. & ECON.
DEVELOPMENT
& ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER/
DIRECTOR OF
HUMAN SVS.:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-39-06, 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:
$5,550,782.16. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve the
proposed revisions to Title 1, "Administrative," Chapter
8, "Position Classification and Compensation Plan," of
the City Code; and place on First Reading Ordinance M-9-
06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE,"
CHAPTER 8, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN," OF THE CITY CODE. Motion declared carried
(further action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
March 20, 2006).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-10-06. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-10-06, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING M-95-05 AND MAKING AND REVISING APPROPRIATIONS
TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "AMENDED ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to go into
Executive Session to discuss acquisition of real property
and personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 8:40 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 10:30 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding the location of a new
police station. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Director of
Community & Economic Development Bleuher be given a 15%
salary increase to $105,595, effective immediately, plus
$5,000 for moving expenses; and grant to Director Bleuher
an extension of time until July 6, 2006 to move into Des
Plaines or have a signed sales contract for a home. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
PERSONNEL
(Cont'd. )
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AYES: 6-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Christiansen
PRESENT:l-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Say ad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Assistant
City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor be given
a 15% salary increase to $103,172, effective immediately,
plus $5,000 for moving expenses. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Christiansen
PRESENT:l-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Say ad, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY;F -~ ' 2006
Anthon6?a, MAYOR