Council Minutes 01-21-2025MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH
MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, TUESDAY,
JANUARY 21, 2025
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to
ORDER order by Mayor Goczkowski at 6:02 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith. Absent: Moylan, Charewicz. A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to convene into Closed Session under the
following sections of the Open Meetings Act — Pending Litigation, Probable or Imminent
Litigation and Setting the Price for the Sale of Lease of Property.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Moylan, Charewicz
Motion declared unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:09 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith. Absent: Charewicz. A quorum was present.
Also present were: City Manager Wisniewski, Director of Finance Podbial, Director of Public Works and Engineering
Oakley, Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers, Fire Chief Matzl, Police Chief Anderson, and
General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND PLEDGE The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
offered by Mayor Goczkowski.
ALDERMAN Alderman Oskerka acknowledged the passing of former Fire Chief David Clark and on
ANNOUNCEMENTS behalf of the City, expressed condolences to his family.
Alderman Sayad thanked the Des Plaines first responders and expressed appreciation for all
that they do.
Alderman Brookman acknowledged the passing of Wayne Serbin and mentioned his
contributions to the community. She also stated she is hosting a ward meeting on
February 25th 7:00 p.m. in the Shoreline Room at the Lakeview Center. She further
mentioned that Barrington is planning on building an underpass, and that she is supportive
of an underpass rather than an overpass in Des Plaines.
Alderman Smith asked the community to be good neighbors during the snow season, making
sure they clear the snow from their driveways and walkways.
Alderman Lysakowski thanked staff for their resolution of City issues.
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MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski acknowledged the passing of former Fire Chief David Clark, Wayne
ANNOUNCEMENTS Serbin and Paul Saletnik. He further expressed condolences to Paul Saletnik's family on
behalf of the City.
MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Wisniewski stated there will be a special City Council meeting on
February 10' at 6:00 p.m. regarding the Downtown Economic Development Strategic Plan.
CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Ordinances M-1-25, M-2-25 were approved; Resolutions R-1-25,
R-2-25, R-3-25, R-4-25, R-6-25. R-7-25, R-8-25, R-9-25, R-10-25, R-11-25, R-12-25,
R-13-25, R-14-25, R-15-25, R-16-25 were adopted.
AMEND CITY CODE/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-1 -25,
ADD CL "E" LIO LIC AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "E" LIQUOR
Consent Agenda LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Ordinance Alderman Walsten requested Ordinance M-1-25 be advanced to second reading.
M-1-25
Advanced to second reading by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to Adopt the Ordinance
M-1-25, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "E"
LIQUOR LICENSE.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
AMEND CITY CODE/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-2-25,
ADD CL "E" LIO LIC AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "E" LIQUOR
Consent Agenda LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Ordinance Alderman Oskerka requested Ordinance M-2-25 be advanced to second reading.
M-2-25
Advanced to second reading by Oskerka, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt the Ordinance
M-2-25, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "E"
LIQUOR LICENSE.
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Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
APPROVE CONT/ ELEC Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-1-25, A RESOLUTION
SVCS/ ARGON APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH ARGON ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
Consent Agenda FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-1-25
APPROVE 2nd AMD/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-2-25, A RESOLUTION
CROSS GUARD SVCS/ APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ANDY
ANDY FRAIN SVCS FRAIN SERVICES FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-2-25
APPROVE PURCH/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-3-25, A RESOLUTION
PROP/ 1096 LEE ST AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1096 LEE STREET,
Consent Agenda DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-3-25
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-4-25, A RESOLUTION
WTR METERS/ CORE & APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORE & MAIN, LP FOR THE PURCHASE
MAIN AND INSTALLATION OF SENSUS WATER METERS. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-4-25
APPROVE RNWL Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-6-25, A RESOLUTION
CONT/ LS MAINT/ APPROVING THE SECOND RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH BEARY
BEARY LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE. Motion
Consent Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-6-25
AUTH PURCH & Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-7-25, A RESOLUTION
PLANT/ TREES/ AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND PLANTING OF TREES THROUGH THE
WCMCSTC WEST CENTRAL MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE SUBURBAN TREE CONSORTIUM.
Consent Agenda Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-7-25
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APPROVE PURCW Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-8-25, A RESOLUTION
HARDWARE/ DELL APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE FROM DELL. Motion
Consent Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-8-25
APPROVE PURCH/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-9-25, A RESOLUTION
ELOCK SYS/ KNOX APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF eLOCK SYSTEM FROM KNOX COMPANY.
Consent Agenda Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-9-25
APPROVE PURCH/ FD Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-10-25, A
UNIFORMS/ TIME EMB RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS
Consent Agenda FROM ON TIME EMBROIDERY, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-10-25
RESC R-218-24 & Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-11-25, A
APPROVE CONT & TO/ RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. R-218- 24 AND APPROVING A
PROF ENG SVC/AECOM MASTER CONTRACT AND TASK ORDERS NO. 1 AND 2 WITH AECOM
Consent Agenda TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-11-25
MAINT/ IL HWY CODE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-12-25, A
Consent Agenda RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (25-
00000-00-GM). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-12-25
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-13-25, A
EVENT/ RAVENSWOOD RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RAVENSWOOD EVENT
Consent Agenda SERVICES FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE TASTE OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-13-25
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-14-25, A
SVCS/ HEALTH INSP RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HEALTH INSPECTION
Consent Agenda PROFESSIONALS, INC. FOR HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-14-25
AUTH PURCH/ FORD Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-15-25, A
F-350/ SUTTON RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD F-350 TRUCK FROM
Consent Agenda SUTTON FORD. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-15-25
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AUTH PURCH/ FORD Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-16-25, A
F-250/ SUTTON RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD F-250 TRUCK FROM
Consent Agenda SUTTON FORD. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-16-25
APPROVE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of December 16, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution Alderman Sayad stated the balance of the General Fund as of the end of November is
R-17-25 $28,977,360.00
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to Approve the Warrant Register of
December 16, 2024, in the Amount of $9,046,859.87 and Approve Resolution R-17-25.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY SERVICES — Alderman Smith, Chair
DISCUSSION
Police Chief Anderson reviewed a memorandum dated November 13, 2024.
REGARDING
NUISANCE ANIMAL
Staff were asked to provide an alternative program to assist residents in the removal of
REMOVAL DISCOUNT
nuisance wildlife from private property. In 2021, based on vendor performance and a legal
PROGRAM
opinion by corporation council, the City discontinued the program of removing nuisance
wildlife from resident's private property. Staff contacted other local municipalities and
learned that other municipalities have agreed with A-B-C Humane Wildlife to offer their
resident's discounted nuisance wildlife removal services. Staff contacted A-B-C Humane
Wildlife to see if an arrangement could be made to discount prices to our residents, and they
agreed to such an arrangement.
The city historically contracted with a vendor to remove nuisance wildlife from the private
property of residents. The vendor frequently did not submit invoicing to the City in a timely
manner and required an inordinate amount of support from staff to reconcile billing on an
annual basis. In 2021, the contract expired, and the City requested the vendor to present an
updated proposal for consideration. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to get the vendor
to give a new contract proposal, a survey was conducted of surrounding communities about
their removal services. Survey results indicated that no other community offered the removal
of wildlife from private property as a service. The City's legal department provided an
opinion that having a contractor go on private property to remove animals exposed the city
to significant liability. Based on that opinion, the program was terminated.
A-B-C Humane Wildlife proposed an agreement to discount their prices for Des Plaines
Residents for the removal of skunks, raccoons, opossums, woodchucks, and squirrels. This
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would be in return for specific language appearing on our website. The language they are
requesting is as follows:
"As a resident of Des Plaines, you may qualify for discounted ground trapping services
provided by A-B-C Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc. The City of Des Plaines
has approved A-B-C Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention Inc. for wildlife nuisance
control on private property. The city is not the purchaser of private animal control services
and the decision to use A-B-C Humane Wildlife is that of the property owner and not the
City. The decision whether to use A-B-C Humane Wildlife, or any other commercial animal
control service, is completely up to the resident. A-B-C Humane Wildlife Control &
Prevention, Inc. will charge a private resident directly for the ground trapping and removal
of skunks, raccoons, opossums, woodchucks, and squirrels. Residents wishing to use A-B-C
Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention Inc. must deal directly with the company."
Staff recommends that the City Council approve adding language to the City's website
highlighting the agreement with A-B-C Humane Wildlife to provide more discounted
nuisance animal removal to our residents.
A resident gave a recommendation of an opt in and opt out program for residents.
No City Council action was taken.
CONSIDER AUTH THE The City Council considered approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of
EXEC OF AN AGRMT Des Plaines and the Des Plaines Community Senior Center (a.k.a. the Frisbie Senior Center),
WITH THE DPPK & as well as authorize advance subsidy funding in the amount of $64,900 for the 2025 fiscal
SENIOR CENTER FOR year.
THE PROV OF FUND
FOR SVCS Frisbie Center President and CEO Stephen Samuelson spoke on their behalf.
Resolution
R-18-25 Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-18-25, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT AND THE DES PLAINES COMMUNITY SENIOR
CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR SERVICES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER AUTH THE The City Council considered approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Des
EXEC OF AN AGRMT Plaines and the Des Plaines Community Senior Center (a.k.a. the Frisbie Senior Center) to
WITH THE SENIOR provide the Meals on Wheels program, as well as authorize subsidy funding in the budgeted
CENTER FOR THE amount of $47,200 for the 2025 fiscal year.
PROV OF FUND FOR
THE MEALS ON During the 2025 Budget deliberations the Des Plaines Community Senior Center requested
WHEELS PROG a $47,200 subsidy from the City for the Meals on Wheels program, which was approved by
Resolution the City Council.
R-19-25
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-19-25, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
DES PLAINES COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDING
FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM.
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process in which the City will review requests for funding. The updated application places
emphasis on services delivered directly to incorporated Des Plaines residents, program
success and non -duplication of services.
The projected timeline for 2025 is:
• January 31, 2025: 2025 - Social Service funding application is released on the City's
website with an acknowledgement to inform the public of the application's
availability. Previous funding recipients will be notified of the application via
e-mail.
• February 28, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.: Completed applications are due.
• March 3- March 10, 2025: Initial Application Review by Angelika Danek, Police &
Community Social Worker.
• March 10 - March 24, 2025: Applications will be reviewed by the Grant Review
Committee, which consists of representatives from various City Departments.
• April 21, 2025: Funding recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.
No City Council action taken.
OTHER ALDERMEN Alderman Brookman asked City Manager Wisniewski to give an update regarding the
ANNOUNCEMENTS avian/bird flu.
City Manager Wisniewski recommended Police Chief Anderson provide the update.
Police Chief Anderson stated there was a recent incident involving a goose that became ill.
He stated the City has confirmed with the state that there is an avian flu pandemic affecting
the bird populations in Illinois. He stated that if a resident has a sick bird on their property,
to not interfere, leave it alone, and call public works or the police department when it has
passed for retrieval
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Goczkowski requested the City Council to reconvene to closed session.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to convene into Closed Session under the
following sections of the Open Meetings Act — Personnel.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Charewicz
Motion declared unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
JJ§sic4,M. Mastalski — CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 3rd
DAY OF February , 2025
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR