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11/08/2017MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Matthew J. Bogusz at 6:05 p.m.in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz. Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski, Assistant Director of Finance Kolodziej, Director of Public Works & Engineering Oakley, Assistant Director of Public Works Watkins, Assistant Director of Engineering Duddles, Director of Community & Economic Development McMahon, Police Chief Kushner, Deputy Police Chief Burger, Deputy Police Chief Zaprzalka, Fire Chief Wax, Deputy Fire Chief Dyer, Director of Information Technology Sora, Director of Media Services DeTomasi, Director of Human Resources Light. MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. FINANCE COMMITTEE — Alderman Charewicz, Chair 2018 BUDGET: Alderman Charewicz stated that the 2018 Budget items requiring additional information as well as final review will be discussed this meeting. LIBRARY Holly Sorenson, Library Director stated they Library Board has reallocated funds from the Operating Budget to the Capital Projects Fund still keeping a 25% reserve. POLICE/FIRE Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski gave an overview of the PENSION BOARD: current pension funding level to pensions. Thomas McShane, Investment Management Consultant, Nicholas Chiaro, Police Pension Board President and William Rice, Fire Pension Board President were present to answer questions. Thomas McShane gave a presentation to explain the current investments and returns on the pensions. PROPERTY TAX LEVY Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski provided information over the current property tax levy and the impacts of an increase. Discussion was held regarding increasing the levy. Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Rodd to approve the 2018 tax levy in the amount of $23,669,229.00; a 2 '/2% increase over 2017. Page 2 of 3 11/08/17 A substitute motion was made by Robinson, seconded by Brookman, to bring the discussion of raising the tax levy up in six months. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester NAYS: 2-Smith, Charewicz ABSENT: None Motion declared carried. COMMUNITY & Council Request: Moved by Sayad, seconded by Chester to deny a request by ECONOMIC Public Works & Engineering Facilities & Grounds for New Welcome Signs at DEVELOPMENT: Gateway Locations in the amount of $235,000. Budget request is on page 243. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 2- Sayad, Chester NAYS: 6- Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz ABSENT: None Motion declared failed. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND: Discussion was held regarding the Sidewalk Replacement Program. Council Request: Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to increase the budgeted amount for Sidewalk Replacement in the amount of $800,000. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6-Lysakowski, Robinson, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Charewicz NAYS: 2-Rodd, Smith ABSENT: None Motion declared carried. Discussion was held regarding the Street Resurfacing Program. FACILITIES Discussion was held regarding establishing a Facilities Replacement Fund REPLACEMENT FUND Council Request: Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson to establish the Facilities Replacement Fund, with $500,000, funds initially coming from Casino Revenue. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: None ABSENT: None Motion declared carried unanimously. PUBLIC WORKS & Council Request: Moved by Rodd, seconded by Brookman to approve a request ENGINEERING: by the Public Works & Engineering Department for Fire Station #63, Countertop Replacements in the amount of $9,000.00. Budget request is on Page 225. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: None ABSENT: None Page 3 of 3 11/08/17 Motion declared carried unanimously. POLICE Chief Kushner provided information regarding Solar Powered Speed Signage. DEPARTMENT Discussion was held. MAYOR BOGUSZ ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to adjourn the Special Meeting of the City Council. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:51 PM. i - r L. T • alapatanis, City Clerk APPROVED BY ME HIS 4 DAY OF e '' r 1 #1*-1.cr Matthew J. Bo;: sz, Air R.