04-01-2013CALL TO
ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
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, APRIL 1, 2013
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
called to order by Acting Mayor Dick Sayad at 6: 16 p.m. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday,
April I, 2013.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Bogusz, Sayad, Walsten, Wilson and Charewicz. Alderman Brookman arrived
at 6:18 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Police Chief
Kushner, Fire Chief Wax, Director of Human Resources Earl, Director of Public Works and
Engineering Oakley, Director of Community & Economic Development Dambach, and General
Counsel Friedman.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION:
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Wilson, to go into Executive Session to
discuss Personnel and Pending Litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
W alsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: I-Brookman
Motion passed unanimously without objection.
The City Council recessed at 6:17 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7 :20 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Bogusz, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Wilson and Charewicz.
The opening prayer was given by The Reverend Brad Wilson of the First
United Methodist Church of Des Plaines, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council requesting
that he be allowed to speak during an item under Unfinished Business; he was
disappointed that the minimum charge for water was not eliminated; he asked if
it was illegal for an elected official to use City letterhead to promote a position
with a private company; General Counsel Friedman stated he needed more
facts before answering the question; he will respond by the next City Council
meeting.
Mr. John Milstead, 2515 Church Street, addressed the City Council stating he
has not complained about water usage; he has complained about the water
surcharge for storm sewers which were not located in his neighborhood and did
JOB
OPPORTUNITIES:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
AMEND CITY
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not receive a satisfactory answer.
Director of Human Resources Earl addressed the City Council explaining the
advertisement for Seasonal Workers and the position qualifications required;
the ad is on the City website under "Job Opportunities".
City Clerk Ludwig reminded the residents about the deadline for Mail In Ballot
Applications, Early Voting hours and days, Polling Locations and pertinent
information for the Consolidated Election taking place on April 9, 2013 from 6
a.m. until 7 p.m.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to establish the Consent Agenda
except for Items 10, 1 Oa, 14, 15 and 16. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to approve Consent Agenda
except for Items 10, lOa, 14, 15 and 16. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Charewicz
0-None
0-None
Motion declared carried.
A resident requested that Items 10 and 1 Oa of the Consent Agenda be pulled
from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Consent Agenda for the April 15,
2013 Council Meeting.
Acting Mayor Sayad requested that Item 3a -"Discussion of Rear Yard
Drainage Program/Cost Sharing" under Committee of the Whole be removed
from the Agenda and postponed to a date to be determined.
Alderman Charewicz requested that Item 1 -Second Reading-"Ordinance M-
4-13/Amendment to Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 7 of the Des Plaines City Code
Pertaining to the 2013 Water Rate" under Unfinished Business be pulled from
the Agenda and placed on the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of April
15, 2013.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were approved;
Resolutions R-54-13, R-55-13, R-56-13, R-57-13, R-60-13, R-62-13 and R-63-
13 were adopted. Ordinance M-11-13 was placed on First Reading.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to approve Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the City Council held March 4, 2013, as published. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to approve Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the City Council held March 18, 2013, as published.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
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CODE/
CITY CLERK
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-11-13
RELOCATE
SEWER
FACILITIES/
EVERETT A VE.
AND DEANE ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-54-13
AGREEMENT/
TIF DISTRICTS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-55-13
2013 NIPSTA
MEMBERSHIP:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-56-13
APPOINT
ALTERNATE
DELEGATE/
NIPSTA:
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recommendation to provide the City Clerk with an opportunity to make
announcements of general interest to the City and its residents; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-11-13, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 6, "CITY
COUNCIL," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CITY
CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS DURING MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept the lowest quote from Barone Contracting, LLC,
1085 Clover Hill Lane, Elgin, Illinois 60120 in a not-to-exceed amount of
$50,000.00 (Capital Projects Fund with 100% reimbursement paid by Natural
Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC (NGPL) within 60 days of receipt of
invoice) for the relocation of sewer facilities at Everett A venue and Deane
Street; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-54-13, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BARONE CONTRACTING, LLC,
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, FOR THE RELOCATION OF SEWER FACILITIES
AT EVERETT AVENUE AND DEANE STREET. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc., 150 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1600,
Chicago, Illinois 60506 to prepare the annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
report and to provide consulting, TIF monitoring and any financial analysis that
may arise within any one of the TIF Districts for an estimated cost of
$20,000.00 to $25,000.00 for this year with the option of renewing the
agreement for up to an additional two years; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-55-13, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH KANE, MCKENNA AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONSULTING
AND REPORTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY TIF DISTRICTS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to pay the 2012 Fire Department membership renewal for the
Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy, 2300 Patriot Boulevard,
Glenview, Illinois 60026 in the amount of $18,952 (an 11 % decrease from 2012
membership costs, which, in tum, was a 3 .1 % decrease from 2011 membership
costs); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-56-13, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION
IN THE NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING
ACADEMY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to appoint one of the Assistant Directors of Public Works and
Engineering in addition to the Deputy Fire Chief to the position of Des Plaines'
Alternate Delegate to the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy
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Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-62-13
PAYMENT/
MO SEWER
AND WATER/
EMERGENCY
WATER MAIN
REPAIR/
2555 MAPLE ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-57-13
SECOND 90-DA Y
EXTENSION/
AGR. WITH FOX
VALLEY FIRE
AND SAFETY:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-63-13
ADVERTISE BID/
PRINTING
DES PLAINES
DIGEST:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISE BID/
PUBLIC WORKS/
2013 MULTI-
SPACE PAY
STATION
REPLACEMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
COMMISSION
RE-APPOINTMENTS:
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(NIPST A) Board of Directors; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
62-13, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING AS THE SECOND ALTERNATE
DELEGATE TO THE NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS PUBLIC SAFETY
TRAINING ACADEMY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve payment to MQ Construction Company, Inc., 4323
North Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60634 in the amount of $77,622.55 for
the repair of the 36" supply water main; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-57-13, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO A CITY WATER MAIN.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve a second 90-day extension to the Agreement with
Fox Valley Fire and Safety, 2730 Pinnacle Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60124 for the
provision of Fire Alarm and Burglar Alarm Services; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-63-13, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH FOX VALLEY FIRE AND SAFETY CO. FOR THE
90-DA Y EXTENSION OF FIRE AND BURGLAR ALARM
SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bid the printing of the
Digest for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016 (four editions each year) with a bid
opening date of Friday, April 19, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bid the 2013 Multi-
Space Pay Station Replacements Project (Fund -TIF #1 $68,200.00) with a bid
opening date of Friday, April 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman W alsten requested that Items 14, 15 and 16 be removed from
Consent Agenda for discussion. ~ ~{--
RE-APPOINTMENTS:
(Cont'd)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REQUEST TO
SELL CITY-
OWNED
PROPERTY/
1486 AND 1486-1/2
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Moved by Walsten, seconded by Wilson, to pull Items 14, 15 and 16 (Mayoral
Re-appointments) from the Consent Agenda and place these items on the
Consent Agenda of the Regular Council Meeting of May 20, 2013. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 2-Walsten, Wilson
NAYS: 6-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, Charewicz
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared FAILED.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to approve the following
Mayoral Re-appointments:
BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Debra Lester-Term to Expire 04/30/16
FIRE PENSION BOARD
Susan Pekoe-Term to Expire 05/01/15
Nicholas Chiaro -Term to Expire 05/01/15
POLICE PENSION BOARD
Robert Neil -Term to Expire 04/30/15
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, Charewicz
NAYS: 2-Walsten, Wilson
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ACTING MAYOR SAYAD DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Bogusz, Chair
Motion by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to recommend to the City
Council approval of the April 1, 2013 -Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$1,735,780.58; and further recommend that Resolution R-61-13 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
LEGAL AND LICENSING -Alderman Robinson, Chair
Alderman Robinson reported the results of the meeting of the Legal and
Licensing Committee. It was suggested that Staff send out Request for
Proposals (RFPs) to obtain ideas for use of the property and contact businesses
through the Chamber of Commerce to find out if a Des Plaines business is
interested in moving to this location.
MINER ST.:
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE
Z-8-13
CITYWIDE TEXT
AMENDMENTS/
RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS
USE MATRIX:
ORDINANCE
M-9-13
CITYWIDE TEXT
AMENDMENTS/
SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS:
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City Manager Bartholomew reviewed the Memorandum dated March 14, 2013
from Director of Community & Economic Development Dambach regarding a
Resolution directing Staff to sell the property at 1486 -1486-1/2 Miner Street
and answered questions from the Aldermen. Staff recommended that the City
should issue a Request for Proposals to sell the building to an appropriate
business that would productively use the facility. If necessary, the City would
use a real estate agent to sell the building if the RFP process is not effective.
Moved by Bogusz, seconded by Haugeberg, to direct Staff to obtain an
appraisal; research the reason for the purchase; the date the property was
purchased by the City; the purchase price; determine the benefit of keeping the
property versus selling it; research if a non-profit organization could use the
property and costs of leasing the property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Charewicz
0-None
0-None
Motion declared carried.
ACTING MAYOR SAYAD ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED
THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Mr. Moises Cukierman, representing Lexington Des Plaines, LLC, answered
questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Robinson, to adopt Ordinance Z-8-13, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO TABLE 7.2-1,
"RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS USE MATRIX," AND SECTIONS 3.5-3,
"PERMITTED BULK EXCEPTIONS AND MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Walsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: I-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Robinson, to adopt Ordinance M-9-13, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 13,
"SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, "PROCEDURES AND
PLATS," SECTIONS 5, "FINAL PLAT REQUIREMENTS," OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
ORDINANCE
Z-10-13
PUD/
254LAUREL
AVE.:
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-61-13
REQUEST TO
SELL CITY-
OWNED
PROPERTY/
1486 AND 1486-112
MINER ST.:
Resolution
R-59-13
CONTRACT/
SPECIAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT/
2013 SUMMER
FLING EVENT:
Resolution
R-64-13
NAYS:
ABSENT:
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W alsten, Wilson, Charewicz
I-Brookman
0-None
Motion declared carried.
4/1/13
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Robinson, to adopt Ordinance Z-10-13, AN
ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) WITH PERMITTED BULK
EXCEPTIONS FOR 254 LAUREL A VENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(Case #05-3 I-PUD). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Walsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: I-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bogusz, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-61-13, 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, AS AMENDED. Total: $I,735,780.58.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Walsten, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to direct Staff to obtain an appraisal; research the
reason for the purchase; the date the property was purchased by the City; the
purchase price; determine the benefit of keeping the property versus selling it;
research if a non-profit organization could use the property and costs of leasing
the property. Motion declared carried.
City Manager Bartholomew reviewed his Memorandum of March 2I, 2013 and
answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Wilson, to adopt Resolution R-64-I3, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO
RUNNING AND SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR EVENT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2013 DES
PLAINES SUMMER FLING FESTIVAL. Upon roll call, the vote was: j~-J-
R-64-13
(Cont'd)
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AYES: 4-Bogusz, Sayad, Walsten, Wilson
NAYS: 4-Haugeberg, Robinson, Brookman, Charewicz
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared FAILED.
4/1/13
Alderman Brookman requested Leave of the Body to change his vote from Nay
to Aye to adopt Resolution R-64-13. There were no objections.
As a result, the vote to adopt Resolution R-64-13 is as follows:
AYES: 5-Bogusz, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Wilson
NAYS: 3-Haugeberg, Robinson, Charewicz
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, that the regular meeting of the
City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9: 18
p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS I 7 rt:
DAYOF ~ ,2013
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