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CALL 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, NOVEMBER 18, 2013
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
called to order by Mayor Bogusz at 7:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, November
18,2013.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, W alsten, Sojka and Charewicz.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Director of Public
Works and Engineering Oakley, Police Chief Kushner, Fire Chief Wax and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
PROPOSED 2013
PROPERTY TAX
LEVY:
DISCUSSION:
CITIZEN PART.:
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Gary Houdek of the Golf Road Baptist
Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012
Mayor Bogusz called the Public Hearing to order at 7:03 p.m. The Public
Hearing was being held pursuant to legal notice (published in the local
newspaper on Wednesday, November 6, 2013) to discuss the proposed property
tax levy increase for the City of Des Plaines for 2013 tax year levy in the
amount of $29,145,354.00. This represents a decrease of 3.23% from 2012 (a
0% increase).
Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed her Memorandum of October 28,
2013 which outlined the primary aspects of the 2013 estimated tax levy.
Mayor Bogusz asked for comments from the aldermen and the public. There
were none.
This matter will come before the Committee of the Whole under Finance &
Administration this evening.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:06 p.m.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that
the holidays are a lonely time for some people; Lutheran General Hospital is
conducting a session on December 10th in how to cope during the holidays;
this is a psychological issue; you must call to register. ~&f-
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2003C
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-31-13
ORDINANCE
M-31-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2003C
GO BONDS:
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Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating
that at the November 4, 2013 council meeting he inquired about the status of
the Freedom of Information Act request regarding the Casino and its appeal of
property taxes; did the City receive a response? General Counsel Friedman
stated that the City received briefs; he has them if someone wants a copy.
Motion by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to establish the Consent Agenda
except for Items S and Sa. Motion declared carried.
Motion by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to approve Consent Agenda
except for Items Sand Sa. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were approved;
Ordinances M-31-13, M-32-13, M-33-13, M-34-13, M-35-13, M-36-13, M-38-
13, M-39-13, M-40-13, M-41-13, M-42-13, M-43-13, M-44-13, M-4S-13, M-
46-13, M-47-13, M-48-13, M-49-13, M-S0-13, M-Sl-13, M-S2-12, M-54-13,
and M-57-13 were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-180-13, R-181-
13, R-182-13, R-183-13, R-184-13, R-185-13 and R-189-13 were adopted.
Ordinance Z-24-13 was adopted.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to approve minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the City Council held October 21, 2013, as published. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to approve minutes of the
Executive Session of the City Council held October 21, 2013. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2003C General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $233,817.50 of the $233,817.50 levy
for the Series 2003C Corporate Purpose Bonds, as provided in Ordinance M-
43-03; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-31-13,
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX
LEVY FOR THE 2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORA TE
PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2003C. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimous I y under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-31-13, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2003 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORA TE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2003C. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2004B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-32-13
ORDINANCE
M-32-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2004B
GO BONDS:
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2005A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-33-13
ORDINANCE
M-33-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2005A
GO BONDS:
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2005D
GO BONDS:
Consent
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Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
11/18/13
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2004B General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds, in the amount of $796,202.50, as provided in
Ordinance M-29-04; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-32-13, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT
OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2004 GENERAL OBLIGATION
CORPORA TE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2004B. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-32-13, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2004 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2004B. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2005A General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amounts of $132,825.00, as provided in
Ordinance M-70-04; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-33-13, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT
OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION
CORPORA TE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2005A. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-33-13, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2005A. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2005D General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $1,693,710.00, as provided in
Ordinance M-92-04; and further recommend to place on First Reading
~~t
Agenda
Ordinance
M-34-13
ORDINANCE
M-34-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2005D
GO BONDS:
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2005E,
2005F & 2005G
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-35-13
ORDINANCE
M-35-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2005E,
2005F & 2005G
GO BONDS:
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2007A &
2007B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-36-13
ORDINANCE
M-36-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2007A&
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Ordinance M-34-13, ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005D.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-34-13, ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2005 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2005D. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2005E, Year 2005F and Year
2005G General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amounts of
$693,926.26, $508,925.00 and $175,437.50, respectively, as provided in
Ordinance M-20-05; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-35-13, ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 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 Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-35-13, ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005E, SERIES 2005F,
AND SERIES 2005G. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2007 A, and Year 2007B
General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the amounts of $803,060.00 and
$174,770.00, respectively, as provided in Ordinance M-60-07; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-36-13, ABATEMENT OF
THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2007 GENERAL OBLIGATION
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2007A AND SERIES 2007B. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-36-13, ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2007 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2007A
AND SERIES 2007B. Upon roll call, the vote was:
2007B
GO BONDS:
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2008A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-37-13
ORDINANCE
M-37-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2008A
GO BONDS:
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2009A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-38-13
ORDINANCE
M-38-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2009A
GO BONDS:
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2009B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Page 5of19
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
11/18/13
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2008A General Obligation
Refunding Bonds in the amount of $313,370.00 as provided in Ordinance M-8-
08; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-37-13,
ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2008 GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2008A. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-37-13, ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2008 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2008A.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2009A General Obligation
Refunding Bonds in the amount of $295,000.00 as provided in Ordinance M-
38-09; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-38-13,
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX
LEVY FOR THE 2009 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2009A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-38-13, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2009 TAXABLE
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2009A. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2009B General Obligation
Refunding Bonds in the amount of $238,800.00 as provided in Ordinance M-
41-09; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-39-13,
~~'i-
Agenda
Ordinance
M-39-13
ORDINANCE
M-39-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2009B
GO BONDS:
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2010A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-40-13
ORDINANCE
M-40-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2010A
GO BONDS:
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2011
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-41-13
ORDINANCE
M-41-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2011
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX
LEVY FOR THE 2009 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2009B. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-39-13, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2009 GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2009B. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 201 OA General Obligation
Refunding Bonds in the amount of $156,003.76 as provided in Ordinance M-
44-09; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-40-13 ,
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX
LEVY FOR THE 2010 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2010A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-40-13, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2010 GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010A. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2011 General Obligation
Refunding Bonds in the amount of $361,862.50 as provided in Ordinance M-
59-11; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-41-13,
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX
LEVY FOR THE 2011 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2011. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-41-13, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2011 GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2011. Upon roll call, the vote
~pt
GO BONDS:
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2012A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-42-13
ORDINANCE
M-42-13
ABATEMENT/
YEAR2012A
GO BONDS:
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#S:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-43-13
ORDINANCE
M-43-13
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#S:
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
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was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
11/18/13
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2012 General Obligation
Refunding Bonds in the amount of $502,537.50 as provided in Ordinance M-
57-12; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-42-13,
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX
LEVY FOR THE 2012 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2012. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-42-13, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF THE 2013 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2012 GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2013 Tax Levy for Special Service Area
Number Five (Westfield Lane Water Main) in the amount of $3,782.00, as
provided in Ordinance M-30-03; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-43-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-43-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2013 Tax Levy for Special Service Area
j~{-
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#6:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-44-13
ORDINANCE
M-44-13
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA #6:
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#7:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-45-13
ORDINANCE
M-45-13
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#7:
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#8:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-46-13
ORDINANCE
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Number Six (Parking Lot Improvement, 2150-2172 Chestnut Street) in the
amount of $981.00, as provided in Ordinance M-73-04; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-44-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimous! y under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-44-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2013 Tax Levy for Special Service Area
Number Seven (Woodland Townhomes Parking Lot) in the amount of
$12,000.00, as provided in Ordinance M-35-05; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-45-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SEVEN OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-45-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SEVEN OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2012 Tax Levy for Special Service Area
Number Eight (Crabtree Lane Curbs and Gutters) in the amount of $4,200.00,
as provided in Ordinance M-19-06; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-46-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER EIGHT OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
J~t
M-46-13
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#8:
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#9:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-47-13
ORDINANCE
M-47-13
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#9:
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#lO:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-48-13
ORDINANCE
M-48-13
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#lO:
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adopt Ordinance M-46-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER EIGHT OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2013 Tax Levy for Special Service Area
Number Nine (624-640 West Algonquin Road Parking Lot) in the amount of
$2,315.00, as provided in Ordinance M-20-07; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance M-47-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES
FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER NINE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-47-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER NINE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2013 Tax Levy for Special Service Area
Number Ten (642-658 West Algonquin Road Parking Lot Improvements) in the
amount of $2,936.00, as provided in Ordinance M-21-07; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-48-13, AN ORDINANCE
LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER TEN OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-48-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER TEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA #11:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-49-13
ORDINANCE
M-49-13
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#ll:
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#12:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-50-13
ORDINANCE
M-50-13
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#12:
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#13:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-51-13
Page 10of19 11/18/13
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2013 Tax Levy for Special Service Area
Number Eleven (138, 158, 273, 283, 170 and 180 Drake Lane Rear Yard
Drainage Improvements) in the amount of $2,096.00, as provided in Ordinance
M-25-11; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-49-
13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
NUMBER ELEVEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-49-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER ELEVEN OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2013 Tax Levy for Special Service Area
Number Twelve (948 and 956 Greenview Avenue Rear Yard Drainage
Improvements) in the amount of $979.00, as provided in Ordinance M-36-11;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-50-13, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
TWELVE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-50-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER TWELVE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2013 Tax Levy for Special Service Area
Number Thirteen (1318, 1330 and 1340 Phoenix Drive and 1325 and 1335
Miami Lane Rear Yard Drainage Improvements) in the amount of $1,566.00, as
provided in Ordinance M-37-11; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-51-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER THIRTEEN OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda. j ~ 'f.--
ORDINANCE
M-51-13
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#13:
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#14:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-52-13
ORDINANCE
M-52-13
YEAR2013
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#14:
PROPOSE
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA#15/
345/353
ARDMORE RD.:
APPROVE NEW
CLASSG
BANGUET HALL
LIQ. LIC./ 1571
ELMHURST RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Page 11of19 11/18/13
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-51-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER THIRTEEN OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2012 Tax Levy for Special Service Area
Number Fourteen (Rear Yard Drainage Improvements at 2132, 2140 and 2148
Plainfield Drive), in the amount of$2,171.00, as provided in Ordinance M-31-
12; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-52-13, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
FOURTEEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-52-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FOURTEEN OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman requested that this Item be removed from Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to forward this item to the
Engineering Committee for discussion. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Sojka, Charewi cz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve New Class G Banquet Hall Tavern Liquor Dealer's
License for MPStach, LLC d/b/a Manzo's Banquets, 1571 Elmhurst Road, Des
Plaines, Illinois 60018; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-54-13, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A, "FEE
SCHEDULE," OF TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY
CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS G LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared carried
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Ordinance
M-54-13
APPROVE TWO
TEMP. CONSTR.
EASEMENTS/
1584 PERRY ST.
A..~D 2028 SOUTH
DES PLAINES
RIVER RD./IDOT:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-57-13
ACCEPT
PROPOSAL/ ENG.
SVCS.IT ASK
ORDER #3/LEE
ST. WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-180-13
AWARD BID/
2014-2016
CUSTODIAL
SVCS.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-181-13
APPROVE
CONTRACT EXT./
ONE YEAR/ ASH
TREE REMOVAL:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-182-13
Page 12of19 11/18/13
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve two (2) Temporary Construction Easement
Agreements as well as the sale of surplus land (1584 Perry Street and 2028
South Des Plaines River Road) with, and Warranty Deed to, the Illinois
Department of Transportation as part of the Reconstruction of Des Plaines
River Road between Rand Road and Touhy Avenue; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-57-13, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
TWO EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH, AND A WARRANTY DEED TO,
THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering,
Ltd., 9575 West Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, in the not-
to-exceed amount of $22,700.00 for the design of the Lee Street Water Main
Replacement Project, Task Order #3 to the Master Agreement (Budgeted Funds
-TIF #1); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-180-13, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 3 WITH CHRISTOPHER
B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN
SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Custodial Services to Perfect Cleaning
Service, Inc., 5852 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, Illinois 60631 in the
amount of $164,460.00 for the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31,
2016 (2014 -$53,760.00; 2015 -$54,816.00; 2016 -$55,884.00) (Budgeted
Funds -Street/Grounds Maintenance and TIF #1 Downtown); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-181-13, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WITH PERFECT CLEANING SERVICE, INC., FOR
CUSTODIAL SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve contract for a one-year extension (2014) to the
current Ash Tree Removal contract with Trees "R" Us, Inc., P. 0 . Box 6014,
Wauconda, Illinois 60084 in the amount of $200,000.00 (Street/Grounds
Maintenance, EAB Tree and Stump Removal); and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-182-13, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF
THE CONTRACT WITH TREES "R" US, INC., FOR TREE AND STUMP
REMOVAL SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE
CONFISCATION
OF $5,000 BID
BOND/SNOW
REMOVAL:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-183-13
APPROVE LEASE
A GR.JONE-TIME
PAYMENT/
RAILROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY/
2013 CIP
CONTRACTB:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-184-13
APPROVE PLAN
Page 13of19 11/18/13
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to confiscate the $5,000.00 bid bond posted by Northwest
Landscape Services and award the contract for snow and ice control for the next
three winter seasons (through May 31, 2016) to the second lowest bidder, Great
Lakes Snow Systems, Inc., P. 0. Box 5237, Elgin, Illinois 60121 at the rates
shown in the Bid Tabulation:
COMPANY
GREAT LAKES
SNOW SYSTEMS
BASE BID SALT PER PASS
2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
$625 $625 $625
ALTERNATE A SALT PER PASS
2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
$450 $450 $450
ALTERNATE B SALT PER PASS
2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
$625 $625 $625
SIDEWALK CLEAR PER HOUR
2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
$275 $275 $275
BASE BID PLOW PER PASS
2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
$1,825 $1,825 $1,825
ALTERNATE A PLOW PER PASS
2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
$1,420 $1,420 $1,420
ROADS PLOW PER HOUR
2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
$95 $95 $95
Funding for this contract will be from the annual Street/Grounds Maintenance
Division ($75,000.00) and TIF #1 City Maintenance Snow Removal
($45,000.00); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-183-13, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GREAT LAKES
SNOW SYSTEMS, INC. FOR SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve execution of the License Agreement and a one-time
payment to the Wisconsin Central LTD, 17641 South Ashland Avenue,
Homewood, Illinois 60430 in the not-to-exceed amount of $12,200.00 (Funding
- Capital Projects Fund, Other Services, Leases); and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-184-13, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH WISCONSIN CENTRAL, LTD., TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A STORM SEWER ACROSS
THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT DEMPSTER/THACKER
STREET BETWEEN FIRST A VENUE AND GRACELAND A VENUE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
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YEAR 2013 CDBG
SUB RECIPIENT
CONTRACTS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-185-13
APPROVE
PURCHASE/ HOT
MIX ASPHALT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-189-13
ORDINANCE
Z-24-13
EXT. COND. USE/
2514 BALLARD
RD.:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Page 14of19 11/18/13
recommendation to approve PY2013 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Subrecipient contracts:
Name of Agency
CEDA Northwest
CEDA Northwest
CEDA Northwest
CEDA Northwest
CEDA Northwest
Center for Concern
Center of Concern
North West Housing
Partnership (NWHP)
North West Housing
Partnership (NWHP)
The Harbour, Inc.
Women in Need
Growing Stronger
Public Service Offered
Child Care Assistance Program
Senior Employment Program
Fair Housing Program
Transitional Housing Counseling
Rental Assistance Program
Homeless Prevention Program
Shared Housing Program
Home Repair Program
First Time Home Buyer Program
Safe Harbor Homeless Youth Program
Transitional Housing & Safe House Program
; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-185-13, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN
SUBRECIPIENTS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve purchase of hot mix asphalt material from Orange
Crush, LLC, 321 Center Street, Hillside, Illinois 60162 in the amount of
$100,000.00 (2013 Budget -Streets/Grounds Maintenance RIM Asphalt); and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-189-13, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF HOT MIX ASPHALT FROM ORANGE
CRUSH, LLC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance Z-24-13, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXTENSION 0 FTHE CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR 2514 BALLARD ROAD, DES PLAINES, AS AMENDED.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Alderman Sayad provided a list of invoices submitted by Holland & Knight in
the total amount of $36,645.39 from the Warrant Register of November 18,
2013 and did not agree with paying these invoices. J yt
TAXABLE GO
REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES
2013:
PROPOSED 2013
PROPERTY TAX
LEVY:
Page 15of19 11/18/13
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Charewicz, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the November 18, 2013 -Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$3,398,595.51; and further recommend that Resolution R-186-13 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Sayad
agreed with payment of the items on the Warrant Register of November 18,
2013, with the exception of the invoices from Holland & Knight in the total
amount of $36,645.39.
Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed her Memorandum of November 1,
2013 regarding the issuance of Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
Series 2013 and answered questions from the Aldermen. Staff recommends
adopting an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for
2013 for the refunding of (A) the $5M outstanding principal amount of the
Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004B, of the City (the "2004B
Bonds") and (B) the $3.03M outstanding principal amount of Taxable General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2005F, of the City (the "2005F Bonds" and together
with the 2004B Bonds, the "Prior Bonds").
A recommendation to the City Council approval authorizing the issuance of
Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 will be made; and
further that Ordinance M-55-13 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried.
Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed her Memorandum of November 6,
2013 and requested approval for the 2013 Tax Levy representing a 0.32%
decrease from the 2012 Tax Levy and a 3.23% decrease over the 2012 Tax
Extension.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the
Whole asking about TIF money being saved and the money in the general fund;
he made comments regarding money saved and money not given back to the
residents; he suggested not doing projects all at once; spread them out.
Director of Finance Wisniewski answered questions.
Mr. Joseph Botte, 560 Web ford A venue, addressed the Committee of the Whole
stating that taxes are going down on the local level; the overall tax bill is going
up.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole
stating that the City has budget hearings every year at a public meeting; people
should attend when the budget is being discussed.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sojka, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the 2013 Property Tax Levy; and further recommend that
Ordinance M-56-13 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried. ~}'J-..
2014 BUDGET
APPROVAL:
PS EBA
PROCEDURES:
PRESENTATION/
ECONOMIC DEV.
INITIATIVE
OPPORTUNITIES
ANDRECOM'S
REPORT:
Page 16of19 11/18/13
Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed her Memorandum of November 6,
2013 regarding the FY 2014 Budget.
A recommendation will be made to the City Council for approval of the Fiscal
Year 2014 Budget in the amount of$142.8 Million; and further recommend that
Resolution R-187-13 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed her Memorandum of November 7,
2013 regarding the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA) Procedures.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution formally approving
the written PSEBA Procedures.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole
asking what PSEBA means.
Director of Finance Wisniewski gave a brief introduction of the materials
presented.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Charewicz, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the PSEBA Procedures; and further recommend that Resolution R-
188-13 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman W alsten, Chair
Jennifer Tammen of the Tammen Group presented the City of Des Plaines
Economic Development Initiative Opportunities and Recommendations Report
and answered questions from the Aldermen. This presentation was made for
informational purposes on1y.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole
giving a history of blue collar communities and referred to a book written about
status seekers.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the
Whole asking about what the City did prior to the Rand-River TIF; keep the
future in mind with newly elected officials coming in due to term limits.
City Manager Bartholomew responded to Mr. Burkross' questions.
MAYOR BOGUSZ ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONS ID ERA TION
OF APPROVAL
OF ORDINANCE
M-23-13/
RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER:
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-186-13
Page 17of19 11/18/13
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley answered questions from the
Aldermen.
It was the consensus of the Aldermen to waive the Council Rules to allow
public input. There were no objections.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating that
the past is relevant and should be considered; he did not remember any
problems with construction in the City; less than 12% of the contractors listed
with the government are union; 88% are being excluded; no examples have
been given of problems; this is a sensitive issue for taxpayers.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that
politics is like Hollywood; perception is reality; be careful how you think about
it; what· you do affects you; be careful how you handle the situation.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Haugeberg, to reconsider and adopt, over
the veto of the Mayor, Ordinance M-23-13, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Sayad,
Brookman, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 3-Robinson, Rodd, Walsten
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion to override veto FAILED.
General Counsel Friedman stated that a 6-2-0 vote is required to override the
Mayor's veto.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sojka, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-186-13, 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. Total: $3,398,595.51. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad agreed with payment of the items on the Warrant Register of
November 18, 2013, with the exception of the invoices from Holland & Knight
TAXABLE GO
REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES
2013:
Ordinance
M-55-13
PROPOSED
PROPERTY TAX
LEVY:
Ordinance
M-56-13
ORDINANCE
M-56-13
PROPOSED
PROPERTY TAX
LEVY:
2014BUDGET
APPROVAL:
Resolution
R-187-13
PS EBA
PROCEDURES:
Resolution
Page 18of19 11/18/13
in the total amount of $36,645.39.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to place on First Reading Ordinance M-55-13,
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2013, OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to place on First Reading Ordinance M-56-13, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
2014 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Robinson, to place on Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-56-13, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR B?GINNING JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Robinson, to adopt Resolution R-187-13, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2014 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-188-13, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROCEDURES REGARDING DETERMINATION OF
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY UNDER PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE
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R-188-13 BENEFITS ACT. Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sojka, that the regular meeting of the City
Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.rn.
"b APPROVED BY ME THIS 01_ µ