021892---
156.
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, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1992
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor D.
Michael Albrecht at 8:15 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Tuesday, February 18, 1992.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt.
Also present were: City Manager Asaro, City Comptroller Peters,
Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief Clark, Police Chief
Storm, Community Development Director Pagones, Human Resources and
Services Department Director Panouses, City Engineer Oakley, and City
Attorney Kolman.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
MINUTES:
BILLS
PAYABLE:
INSURANCE
CONSULTANT:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to approve minutes
of regular meeting of the City Council held February 3,
1991, as published. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
partial minutes of executive session of the City Council
held February 3, 1991. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Childers, to approve
minutes of special meeting of the City Council held
February 12, 1992, as published. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
following resolution: 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:
$1,466,340.02. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
recommendation of Finance Committee to accept proposal
from Insurance Management and Planning (IMP), 110 Cottage
Hill, Suite 250, Elmhurst, IL 60126, to provide a two-
phase Employee Benefits Consulting Service which will
present insurance benefit alternatives for the City to
consider; Phase I cost would be $8,750 and Phase II cost,
if found to be worthwhile, would be $6,250, for a total
not-to-exceed amount of $15,000/funds to come from
internal service fund that funds employee health
insurance premiums. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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LIQ. LIC.
1065 OAKTON:
LIQ. LIC.
1703-05 w.
OAKTON ST.:
DRAFT
ETHICS
ORDINANCE:
LEGAL DEPT.
QUARTERLY
REPORT:
NEW LIBRARY
FACILITY:
GOLF ROAD
WATER TANK:
SEEGERS ROAD
RAILROAD
CROSSING:
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PAGE TWO
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee that Class
E Liquor License be granted for property located at 1065
E. Oakton Street, d/b/a Perry's Pizzeria, Inc.,
contingent upon: 1) application being amended to reflect
Class E instead of Class A, 2) proper closing on real
estate, 3) verification of fingerprints, and 4) opening
under the name and management of Perry's Pizzeria; and
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen and Sarlo
voted no.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee to deny
request for Class B Liquor License for property located
at 1703-05 W. Oakton Street, d/b/a Convenient Food Mart.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee that City
Attorney be authorized to draft ethics ordinance along
the lines of ordinances drafted for other communities
including Melrose Park and Chicago, and report back to
committee. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee to accept
Legal Department's Quarterly Report as reviewed in
executive session of committee. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Healy, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
recommendation of Committee of the Whole (called by
Community Services Committee) and Des Plaines Library
Board, to wait for final report from the Library's
consultant, due by May 1992, to either expand at the
present site of the Library or build a new facility at
the former West School site, and City apprise School
District #62 officials of the possibility that the City
may use this property for that purpose. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
recommendation of Engineering Committee to approve Change
Order #2 to contract with Pitt Des Moines, Inc., 3400
Grand Avenue, Neville Island, Pittsburg, PA 15225, for
construction of Golf Road Water Tank, behind Market Place
Shopping Center on Dulles Road (awarded May 16, 1988),
to extend contractor's performance bond for a period of
three ( 3) years from date of final payment (February
1995) or one (1) year from date tank begins operation at
full capacity, due to tank not being filled or tested
because West Side 20 11 Transmission Water Main has not
been constructed (some time in 1992); there is no
additional cost involved. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
recommendation of Engineering Committee that Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute Local Agency
Agreement between Illinois Department of Transporation
(!DOT), Wisconsin Central Railroad and City, to initiate
construction of crossing gates at the Wisconsin Central
Railroad crossing at Seegers Road (City's funding share
of $6,000 was approved on September 17, 1990, MFT
Resolution 90-00161-00-SP); and Resolution R-8-92 be
adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
FENCE/
180 E.
THACKER:
CONSULTING
SERVICES/
BOCA:
ZONING CASE
91-32-PUD
1485
ELLINWOOD:
(Deferred
Item)
BOND
REDUCTION/
1614-1624
ESTES AVENUE:
BOND
REDUCTION/
481
MT. PROSPECT:
BOND
REDUCTION/
KENNEDY'S
RESUBDIV.:
158.
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PAGE THREE
Moved by Childers, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
recommendation of Public Works and Engineering Committees
that the existing fence on property located at 180 E.
Thacker Street be repaired by the Public Works
Department. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Schneck, to adopt
recommendation of Building Code Committee to accept
proposal from B & F Technical Services, Inc. , 24 7
Peppertree Lane, Aurora, IL 60504, to review City's
existing Building Codes to determine how much will be
retained if there was a conversion to the BOCA code
series, at a cost of $2,200; and Administration to begin
BOCA training. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Albrecht called for a vote on the amended motion
deferred at the City Council meeting held on February 3,
1992, to grant approval to Planned Unit Development
Project at 1485 Ellinwood Street, R. Franczak &
Associates (Case 91-32-PUD), as detailed in newly
submitted revised site plan, and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 2-Childers, Healy
Absent: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
accept remaining 10% public improvement of storm sewer
(90% improvement accepted July 1, 1991) as well as
sanitary sewer connections and curb and gutter
replacement for Breen-Doyle Resubdivision, 1614-1624
Estes Avenue, and that Surety Bond be reduced by the
amount of $1,514.88 (balance of $337.50 will remain to
cover necessary sidewalk replacement. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 8-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
accept public improvements of storm and sanitary sewers,
water main, streets, sidewalks and parkways for Emily
Anne O'Toole Subdivision, 481 Mt. Prospect Road, and that
Surety Bond be reduced by the amount of $54, 715. 44
(balance of $1,708.31 will remain to cover additional
improvements to streets and sidewalks) . Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 8-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
accept public improvements of water mains, storm sewers
and partial lot regrading for Kennedy's Resubdivision,
Wolf Road and Central Road, and that Surety Bond be
reduced in the amount of $65,854.69 (balance of $8,125
will remain to cover additional lot regrading) .
KENNEDY'S
RESUBDIV.
(Cont'd.)
BOND
REDUCTION/
WELLER CREEK
SUBDIVISION:
RELEASE OF
SURETY BOND/
2131 BUSSE:
RELEASE OF
SURETY BOND/
700 w.
OAKTON:
HOME INVEST.
PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM:
159.
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PAGE FOUR
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: a-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
accept public improvements for remaining portions of
water main, storm sewer and curb and gutter ($aa,oao.22
partial reduction was authorized in October 1990) as well
as portion of street, site excavation and grading, street
lights and detention pond for Weller Creek Subdivision,
Josephine Court, and that Surety Bond be reduced in the
amount of $377, 423. a2 (balance of $113, 302. 65 will remain
to cover remaining portion of these items). Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: a-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendtion of Municipal Development Committee to
accept public improvements for Menconi' s Subdivision,
2131 Busse Highway and release Surety Bond in the amount
of $19,270.32 ($300 Cash Guarantee will be held until
parkway trees are planted, and $1,541.63 Cash Warranty
will be held for an additional 1a months). Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: a-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
accept public improvements for Klamer's Resubdivision,
700 w. Oakton Street and release of Surety Bond in the
amount of $a,79a.13 ($300 Cash -Guarantee will be held
until parkway trees are planted, and $71a.25 Cash
Warranty will be held for an additional 1a months) . Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: a-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. S/J>i:~Lo (};n
Moved by ~' seconded by Childers, to adopt
recommendation of Municipal Development Cammi ttee to
accept invitation from Cook County to Join a local
government consortium aimed at receiving and using funds
through the HOME Investment Partnership Program to help
address City's affordable housing needs; consortium to
consist of the twelve Cook County Community Development
Block Grant entitlement municipalities (over 50,000
population) and Cook County; Consortium to be in effect
October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1993; and
Resolution R-9-92 -Memorandum of Understanding and
Resolution R-10-92 -Consortium Agreement, be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: a-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE
92-5-R
1200 S. WOLF:
CARPET
CLEANING/
FIRE
STATIONS:
BID/FIRE
ALARM SYSTEM:
SALE OF USED
PHOTO EQP.:
1992 APPROP.
ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE
M-2-92
LEE-GRACELAND
ENCROACHMENTS:
ORDINANCE
T-2-92
LEE-GRACELAND
PARKING:
ORDINANCE
T-3-92
LEE-GRACELAND
PARKING:
160.
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PAGE FIVE
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt majority
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to deny
request for map amendment to change present zoning
district from M-3 Scientific Research and Manufacturing
to M-2 General Manufacturing for property located at 1200
s. Wolf Road ~Juno Lighting, Inc.).
( (30 te.G W At.tJeJ.,,~ /)pz
Moved by Healy, seconded by Haupt, to postpone this
matter until April 20, 1992. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Childers, Hardiman and Sarlo voted no.
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Haupt, to adopt
recommendation of Public Safety Committee to accept
proposal from Hal Frish & Son, 1622 Barberry, Mt.
Prospect, IL 60056, to clean carpeting at Fire Stations
#1, #2 and #3, and approve Purchase Order #71966 in the
amount of $915 (approval necessary because vendor is a
City employee). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Haupt, to adopt
recommendation of Public Safety Committee to award
contract for supply and installation of Fire Alarm
Systems in Fire Stations #1, #2, and #3 to low bidder,
Omni-1 Electronics, Inc., 442 Dover Drive, Des Plaines,
IL 60018, in the amount of $18,980, and bid bonds/checks
be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Haupt, to adopt
recommendation of Public Safety Committee that Police
Department be authorized to sell one (1) "Bresseler 16"
Color Print Processor and Dryer, and one ( 1) "Jobo" Color
Film Processor with Lift, to Midwest Photo Lab Equipment,
164 Coral-Lane, Wheeling, IL 60090, subject to 25%
commission, and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Childers, to amend the
agenda and return to COMMITTEE REPORTS REQUIRING ACTION.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
recommendation of Finance Committee that city Attorney
be authorized to draft 1992 Appropriation Ordinance and
Personnel Ordinance Amendment. Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-2-92, AN
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS RIGHT OF WAY ALONG U.S. 45 (LEE STREET AND
GRACELAND AVENUE) .
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-2-92, AN
ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF
GRACELAND AVENUE AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF LEE-MANNHEIM
ROAD FROM JEFFERSON STREET TO WALNUT AVENUE.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-3-92, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-5(C) (1), SCHEDULE II, OF
THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES TO DELETE "LEE STREET, FROM
PRAIRIE AVENUE TO THACKER STREET, EAST SIDE OF STREET,"
SECTION 10-5-5(E) (2.), SCHEDULE II, TO DELETE "GRACELAND
AVENUE, FROM WEBFORD AVENUE TO PRAIRIE AVENUE, WEST SIDE
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v~
ORDINANCE
T-3-92
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
T-4-92
LEE-GRACELAND
PARKING:
RESOLUTION
R-4-92
FUNDING/
LEE-GRACELAND
IMPROVEMENTS:
RESOLUTION
R-5-92
AGREEMENT/
LEE-GRACELAND
IMPROVEMENTS:
RESOLUTION
R-6-92
CITY FUNDING/
LEE-GRACELAND
IMPROVEMENTS:
RESOLUTION
R-7-92
STORMWATER
MGMT PLAN:
RESOLUTION
R-8-92
GATES AT
SEEGERS RD.:
RESOLUTION
R-9-92
HOME INVEST.
CONSORTIUM:
RESOLUTION
R-10-92
HOME INVEST.
CONSORTIUM:
ZONING CASE
92-6-A
TEXT AMEND. :
161.
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PAGE SIX
OF STREET" AND "LEE STREET, FROM ASHLAND AVENUE TO SOO
LINE RAILROAD, EAST SIDE OF STREET," AND SECTION 10-5-
5 (G), SCHEDULE II, TO DELETE "GRACELAND AVENUE FROM
OAKWOOD AVENUE TO WALNUT AVENUE, WEST SIDE OF STREET" AND
"LEE STREET, BETWEEN 950 LEE STREET AT ASHLAND AVENUE AND
997 LEE STREET AT OAKWOOD AVENUE, EAST SIDE OF STREET."
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-4-92, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-17, SCHEDULE I, OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES TO DELETE "GRACELAND AVENUE,
FROM THACKER STREET TO OAKWOOD AVENUE, WEST SIDE OF
STREET," "GRACELAND AVENUE, FROM JEFFERSON STREET TO
HARDING AVENUE, WEST SIDE OF STREET," "GRACELAND AVENUE,
FROM HARDING AVENUE TO WEBFORD AVENUE, WEST SIDE OF
STREET," "GRACELAND AVENUE, FROM PRAIRIE AVENUE, SOUTH
215 FEET, WEST SIDE OF STREET," "LEE STREET, FROM RIVER
ROAD SOUTH TO PRAIRIE AVENUE, EAST SIDE OF STREET," "LEE
STREET, FROM ASHLAND AVENUE TO THACKER STREET, EAST SIDE
OF STREET," AND TO ADD "GRACELAND AVENUE, FROM HARDING
AVENUE TO WALNUT AVENUE, WEST SIDE OF STREET" AND "LEE
STREET FROM RIVER ROAD SOUTH TO WALNUT AVENUE, EAST SIDE
OF STREET."
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Resolution R-4-92, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES TO ADOPT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY
UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Resolution R-5-92, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF U.S. ROUTE 45 (LEE STREET
AND GRACELAND AVENUE). Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Resolution R-6-92, A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING SUFFICIENT
FUNDS TO PAY FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES' SHARE FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF U.S. ROUTE 45 (LEE STREET AND GRACELAND
AVENUE) . Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Resolution R-7-92, A RESOLUTION OF THE CORPORATE
AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, SUPPORTING A
COUNTY-WIDE FLOOD AND STORM WATER MITIGATION EFFORT.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Resolution R-8-92, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ADDITION OF GATES TO THE EXISITNG
FLASHING LIGHT SIGNALS AT SEEGERS ROAD AND WISCONSIN
CENTRAL LTD. RAILROAD TRACKS IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Healy, to adopt Resolution
R-9-92, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP CONSORTIUM MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING AND ADDENDUM BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK AND
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR THE CREATION OF A HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP CONSORTIUM. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Healy, to adopt Resolution
R-10-92, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF COOK AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried.
Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case
92-6-A, Text Amendment re Day Care/Child Care Facilities
in Institutional Zoning Districts was referred to
Municipal Development Committee.
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT-
MENTS:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
162.
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PAGE SEVEN
City Clerk's office will be advertising for bids for:
Phase II Beautification of Northwest Highway; Spring Tree
Purchase; Tree Trimming Contract; and Tree Removal
Contract, returnable by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5,
1992.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Mayor Albrecht's appointments/reappointments as follows:
Youth Commission
Ann Elias (replacing Carol Stannard-Gabor), term to
expire December 31, 1994
Wendie Karmik (replacing Michael Powers) , term to expire
December 31, 1994
Gerald Fischer (reappointment), term to expire December
31, 1994
Darlene Heidlauf (reappointment) , term to expire December
31, 1994
Bob Neil (reappointment), term to expire December 31,
1994
Marlene Pasdo (reappointment), term to expire December
31, 1993
Gene Zuccarini (reappointment), term to expire December
31, 1992
Larry Zumbrock (reappointment), term to expire December
31, 1992
Economic Development Commission
Jim Reilly (replacing Richard Wessell), term to expire
December 5, 1992
James M. Ulett (replacing Jay Barreiro), term to expire
December 5, 1996.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to go into Executive
Session to discuss personnel. Upon roll call, the vote
was: ~47. ~
AYES: 8-Childers, C~stiaft~n, Healy, SGhne =k, ~
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: ~j1·-Nefte CH~1S/pti~&'f!tv St:-~NecJ\. ./)~
ABSENT: 0-None . /~/
Motion declared carried.
Council recessed at 9:36 p.m.
Council reconvened at 10:16 p.m.
Roll call indicated the
Childers, Christiansen,
Chiropolos, Haupt.
following
Healy,
aldermen
Schneck,
present:
Sarlo,
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF ')~A A'"R = 1992
,,. /
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
D. Ml'CHAEL ALBRECHT
MAYOR
1420 MINER/NORTHWEST HIGHWAY • DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS 60016-4498 • [708] 391-5300
1 VETO MESSAGE
As stated by Alderman Healy the granting of veto power by our
constitution is a power of extreme importance and tremendous
responsibility which should be used only after careful consideration.
Alderman Sarlo has talked about the Mayor providing the necessary
leadership needed on this decision. After careful analysis and
discussion with taxpayers, staff and Alderman, I believe I have made
a proper decision in which to both criteria previously mentioned
applies. Using the constitutional and statutorial powers granted to
the Office of the Mayor, I am vetoing both Ordinance M-15 and M-16.
They are before you tonight for your opportunity to reconsider and
pass over the veto of the Mayor.
I will explain further my reasoning for these vetoes, most of
which I have stated previously. Initially this concept of added
revenue sources had been discussed at budget hearings and other
instances, but quickly discounted without much discussion. Now we are
asked to institute a sales tax attached to the infrastructure
improvements and having one meeting for discussion. Infrastructure
improvements, something that everyone on this Council agrees -must be
addressed. I would ask that you consider -is this a bureaucratic
method -long successful -seldom questioned to institute a new tax?
Attach a new tax to a major issue which would cause little debate and
all would .pass with little discussion.
1
' .
How many tiines have we seen Springfield, of which we are
currently very skeptical, pass additional revenues which would be an
end to all problems.
Two of which stand out are the Illinois Lottery, which the
perception was that it would fund our schools and the Tollway system
which would have tolls only until the system was paid for. The
infrastructure situation must be addressed, but we should not address
this in any knee jerk reaction. We have a potential shortfall of 2
Million Dollars in our 1992 budget; 800, 000 from the income tax
surcharge; 320,000 abatement; 240,000 due SWANCC; 200,000 added
employee benefits,; 500,000 cleanup of the old water plant property;
350,100 Behrel deck improvements (not TIF eligible) plus the unknown
factor of additional state and federal mandates that are being
considered as we speak in Springfield and Washington. During the
budget process I asked many of you to consider a 2 -3% levy and gave
reasons why -but we did not, we passed a 0% levy which I endorsed.
We spent long hours on the budget and did reduce the budget. ·But what
was taken from the budget will come up again in future years,
primarily we only accomplished not spending today what will be needed
to be spent tomorrow. I believe we are entering unchartered waters
and will have to make tough and very serious decision for 1993 and
beyond. Priorities must be established and decisions made on those
priorities.
2
We have responsibilities as elected officials to provide all
necessary services and improvements and I don't believe this can be
successfully accomplished without having a total picture of our local
fiscal situation which is not possible today.
By instituting the sales tax at this time we are in essence
providing a large cushion of comfort before the serious questions we
will face, have been addressed.
In the future it may be necessary to establish other revenue
sources but that has not been shown to me at this time. As we
criticize Springfield and Washington on mandates and using local
government to bail them out of their fiscal irresponsibility, let's
not fall into the same practice -the shifting of responsibility. We
must examine our resources and attempt to make do with what we have.
I am not saying "no new taxes", but I am saying we should not take the
easy way out to avoid the hard decisions that await us in the future.
We had one meeting on this issue and discussed it at two council
meetings. But, can you say, without reservation, this step which I
feel is a very major step, has received all of its due review. The
taxpayer must realize that the services we provide, the improvements
we want to make must be paid for -paid for with their tax dollars.
We must show that same taxpayer the dollars he or she is paying is
justified. Justified by time consuming research and discussion to
show what is being spent and why. I do not believe we have given this
issue the necessary deliberation needed.
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Partially because it has been attached to a much needed, little
debated issue, infrastructure improvements. If additional revenues
are needed, then lets prove it. Prove it to ourselves and then the
taxpaying public.
I have very serious concerns on raising a sales tax for
improvements on the infrastructure. While I am in no way advocating
any increase in property tax it would appear that receipts from
property taxes would be the most fair and equitable way to improve the
infrastructure. Assessing the local consumer for these improvements
which would benefit all property owners has not been shown to me to be
the fairest and most efficient way to pay for these improvements.
Property taxes are a tax deductible item on the individuals tax
return. Have we analyzed the actual cost to the taxpayer on both
alternatives? As stated earlier the use of property taxes for use on
infrastructure improvements appears to be the fairest method, using
that format does not have to mean an increase in property taxes.
Further detailed analysis of our current revenue situation is needed
prior to instituting another tax and taking the easy way out. We
should take the time needed to evaluate our current needs and those of
the future in a conscientious method to prioritize the needs of our
city within our existing framework oI revenue sources. Establishment
of a new tax or other revenue source should only be utilized when
efforts have shown there is no other alternative and as such have
shown positive justification for these additional revenue sources.
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