050492192.
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, MAY 4 1 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 8:10 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, May 4, 1992.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Asaro, City
Comptroller Peters, Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief
Clark, Police Chief Storm, Community Development Director Pagones, City
Engineer Oakley, Human Resources and Services Department Director
Panouses, and City Attorney Kolman.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
MINUTES:
BILLS
PAYABLE:
9-1-1
EMPLOYEE
CLASSIFICA.:
PURCHASING
POLICY:
The opening prayer was given by Pastor James Bouman,
Immanual Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Sarlo, to approve minutes
of regular meeting of the City Council held April 20,
1992, as published. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Hardiman, to approve minutes
of executive session of the City Council held April 20,
1992. 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:
$1,355,876.43. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Chiropolos, Sarlo, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Finance Committee that three new job
classifications be established for the new 9-1-1
Emergency Communications Center: Emergency
Communications Supervisor to replace the present Police
Communications Supervisor and the Fire Alarm Supervisor;
Emergency Communications Specialist to replace the
present Police Dispatcher /Matron and Fire Alarm Operator;
create Emergency Communications Lead Specialist position;
and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the
proposed Purchasing Policy Ordinance with the following
amendments: the purchasing agent will be under the direct
supervision of the City Manager; any contract under
$15,000 will require a performance bond or a letter of
credit, and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to divide
the question. Motion declared carried.
PURCHASING
POLICY
(Cont'd.)
GEOKARIS
RESUBDIV./
1419
WEDGEWOOD:
ZONING CASE
92-7-SU
1750 s.
ELMHURST:
ZONING CASE
92-9-V
1227 BROWN:
LOT MOWING
CONTRACT:
PURCHASE OF
DUMP TRUCK:
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Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the
proposed Purchasing Policy Ordinance with the following
amendment: the purchasing agent will be under the direct
supervision of the City Manager, and the City Attorney
be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Haupt
NAYS: 2-Christiansen, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, that proposed
Purchasing Policy Ordinance be amended to add that any
contract under $15,000 will require a performance bond
or letter of credit. 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 the
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission
to approve plat of Geokaris Resubdivision, 1419 Wedgewood
Avenue, and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
same. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Childers, to adopt the
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission
and Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeal re Case 92-7-SU
to grant request for Special Use to allow the operation
of a congregate living center in C-2 General Commercial
District on property located at 1750 s. Elmhurst Road,
and city Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Healy, to adopt the
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board
of Appeals re Case 92-9-V to grant request for variation
to permit three enclosed parking spaces which do not open
directly upon an aisle or driveway on property located
at 1227 Brown Street, and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: !-Childers
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee to award
contract for 1992 Lot Mowing to lowest bidder, M & L
Development, Inc., 1479 Walnut Circle, Carol Stream, IL
60188, in the amount not-to-exceed $11, 010 ( $367 per
cutting) with mowing beginning May 4, 1992 and concluding
November 30, 1992. 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 Childers, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee to award
contract for Heavy Duty Dump Truck with Plow and Spreader
to Freund International, 11816 S. Route 47, Huntley, IL
60142, for net price of $53,872 less $3,500 for trade-in
plus $80 for third battery, Model 625CCA, for a total
amount of $50,452. Upon roll call, the vote was:
DUMP TRUCK
(Cont'd.)
PURCHASE OF
AIR
COMPRESSOR:
1992 LEAK
DETECTION
SERVICES:
CHANGE ORDER
#1 AND #2
SPRINKLER
SYSTEM/
CIVIC CENTER:
CIVIC CENTER
NORTH
ELEVATION
REPAIR:
SEWER REPAIR/
PEARSON &
MINER:
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AYES: 7-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN:l-Sarlo (conflict of interest)
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee to award
contract for Diesel Powered Air Compressor with Concrete
Breakers and Hoses, to the only bidder to meet
specifications, Arrow Equipment Company, 4646 s. Kedzie
Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632, in the amount of $12,820,
Atlas Copco Model XAS90DD. 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 Childers, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee to award
contract for 1992 Leak Detection Services to the lowest
bidder, Water Services, Inc. , 9 5 7 N. Liberty Street,
Elgin, IL 60120, in the amount of $.014 per foot, for
approximately 108 miles of water system, for a total
amount not-to-exceed $8, 000, 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 Childers, seconded by Haupt to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee to approve
Change Order #1 and #2 to contract with Dan-Car Sprinkler
Company, 11028 Raleigh Court, Rockford, IL 61111
(installation of sprinkler system in Civic Center,
excluding second and third floors, approved August 19,
1992 in the amount of $83,169), to relocate control valve
and flow switch from Penthouse to 6th Floor level and to
relocate sprinkler in Penthouse for clearance in front
of controllers, in the amount of $1,431.08. 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 Childers, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee that Dover
Elevator Company prepare detailed specifications on the
needs to repair the Civic Center's north elevator and
bring back to committee for review. Motion declared
carried.
AYES: 6-Childers, Christiansen, Schneck, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Haupt
NAYS: 2-Healy, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee to award bid for
repair of sewer at Pearson and Miner Streets to lowest
bidder, Suburban General Construction, Inc., 7401 Willow
Spring Road, Countryside, IL 60525, in the amount of
$9,730, and and bid bonds/checks be returned to
unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
SEWER REPAIR
(Cont'd.)
WATER METER
READING
CONTRACT:
MAT. TESTING
SERVICES/
1992 STREET
MAINTENANCE:
IDOT AGREE./
OAKTON-RIVER
IMPROVEMENTS:
DRINKING
IN PUBLIC
PLACES:
RESOLUTION
R-21-92
IDOT AGREE.:
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AYES: 8-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Schneck, to adopt joint
recommendation of Public Works and Finance Committees
that City enter into contract with Northern Illinois Gas
Company to provide water meter reading services for two-
year period beginning September 1, 1992 and approve cost
of conversation/modification of City's software to accept
computer data of approximately $1,000. 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 Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
recommendation of Engineering Committee to accept
proposal from Soil and Material Consultants, Inc., 8 W.
College Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, to perform
soil and construction material inspections in the amount
of $26,750 for 1992 Street Resurfacing and $5,000 for
50 / 50 Sidewalk Replacement programs, and Resolution R-22-
92 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. 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 Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
recommendation of Engineering Committee that City enter
in agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) regarding their proposed 1994 improvements to the
Oakton Street/Des Plaines-River Road intersection
(traffic signal and street lighting system modernization,
pavement resurfacing, and increase of curb radii at each
corner); City to be responsible for parking lane
surfacing, adjacent curb and gutter replacement and
street lighting improvement at an estimated cost of
$82, 900; and Resolution R-21-92 be adopted at appropriate
time this evening. 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 Chiropolos, to adopt
recommendation of Public Safety Committee to prohibit
drinking and possession of open liquor in public places
with minimum fine of $100 and a maximum fine of $500 for
each occurrence, and Ordinance M-14-92 be placed on First
Reading this evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Resolution R-21-92, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DES PLAINES
/RIVER ROAD AND OAKTON STREET INTERSECTION. Motion
declared carried.
RESOLUTION
R-22-92
1992 STREET
RESURFAC.:
ORDINANCE
M-14-92
DRINKING IN
PUBLIC
PLACES:
ZONING CASE
92-12-V
999 THIRD:
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT.:
PARADE ROUTE:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
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Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Resolution R-22-92, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH SOIL AND
MATERIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. RE TESTING SERVICES FOR 1992
STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM. Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI
CHAPTER 1 ("GENERAL OFFENSES")
PLAINES BY ADDING NEW SECTION
DRINKING AND POSSESSION OF
PLACES") .
Ordinance M-14-92, AN
("POLICE REGULATIONS"),
OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
6-1-60 ("PROHIBITION OF
OPEN LIQUOR IN PUBLIC
Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case
92-12-V, 999 Third Avenue, was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Hardiman, to concur with
Mayor Albrecht's appointment of Julie Weltzin to the
Clean Community/Beautification Commission (completing
term of Vanessa Swakow), term to expire January 1, 1993.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Healy, to concur with Mayor
Albrecht's reappointments of Thomas J. Schiro, Richard
W. Rassman, Michael Hardiman, David Braun, and Jerry
Zygowicz to the Electrical Commission, all terms to
expire April 1, 1993. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Hardiman abstained on the vote for Michael Hardiman.
Moved by Healy, seconded by Childers, to concur with
Mayor Albrecht's appointment of Dave McNulty to the
Economic Development Commission (completes term of Bob
Cornelisen), term to expire December 5, 1992D Motion
declared carried.
Letters from Mayor Albrecht re the following
reappointments will come before the Council on May 18,
1992:
Consumer Protection Commission
Al Weber
Marilyn O'Brien
Des Plaines Library Board
William Vedral
Blaise J. Arena
Michael Schnell
Mayor Albrecht ref erred letter from Des Plaines Chamber
of Commerce re change in route for July 4th Independence
Day Parade to the Public Works Committee.
Moved by Healy, seconded by Childers, to go into
Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining,
litigation and land. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos
NAYS: 2-Christiansen, Haupt
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Council recessed at 9:33 p.m.
Council reconvened at 10:18 p.m.
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt.
AD FOR
CHAMBER BOOK:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Mayor Albrecht ref erred letter from Des Plaines Chamber
of Commerce re City's participation in the Chamber's
Community Directory to the Finance Committee.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE "'":. CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS f 9
DAY OF 1992
~/~ D fieh l Albrecht, MAYOR