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060694166. 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, JUNE 6, 1994 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Ted Sherwood at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, June 6, 1994. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the Beauvais, Christiansen, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt. following aldermen Elstner, Kisslinger, present: Curley, Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant Comptroller Placko, Police Chief Storm, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Public Works Shirley, Community Development Director D'Onofrio, city Engineer Oakley, Human Resources and Services Department Director Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: CONSENT AGENDA: MINUTES: Consent Agenda ZONING CASE 94-13-SU 1490 OAKTON: Ordinance Z-8-94 The opening prayer was given by Pastor James Bouman, Immanual Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Alderman Christiansen requested that Items 3 and 3a be removed from the Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 3 and 3a. Motion declared carried. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and requests are approved; Ordinances Z-6-94 and Z-7-94 are adopted; Ordinances M-43-94 and T-5-94 placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-31-94, R-32-94 and R-33-94 are adopted. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to approve minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held May 16, 1994, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to approve minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held May 16, 1994. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole on May 16, 1994 re Zoning Case 94-13-SU, to grant request for Special Use Permit Amendment to allow modification of underground piping and storefront, and installation of new dispensers and a canopy on property located at 1490 E. Oakton Street in C-2 General Commercial District, subject to parking areas being clearly designated and parking spaces being striped; and further recommend to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-8-94, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL USE PERMIT #74-45-SU, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE MODIFICATION OF UNDERGROUND PIPING AND STOREFRONT AND TO ADD NEW DISPENSERS AND A CANOPY AT AN EXISTING GAS STATION WITH MINI-MART, IN C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1490 EAST OAKTON STREET (CASE NO. 94-13-SU). \1 ------------=======-------------------------------------------------------------------~ ORDINANCE Z-8-94 (Cont'd.) PARKING RESTRICTION/ PRAIRIE AVE: consent Agenda Ordinance T-5-94 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS/ CUMBERLAND ESTATES: consent Agenda Resolution R-31-94 UTILITY EASEMENT/ 975 RAND: Consent Agenda Resolution R-32-94 CIVIC CENTER PARKING DECK REPAIRS: consent Agenda 1 6 7 • 6/6/94 PAGE TWO Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and approve the following parking restrictions along Prairie Avenue from Pearson Street to Des Plaines/River Road: Delete: Prairie Avenue from Lee Street to Des Plaines/River Road (except metered locations), No Parking on South Side of Street; Add: Prairie Avenue from Lee Street to 250' east of Pearson Street, No Parking on South Side of street; Add: Prairie Avenue from 250' east of Pearson Street to Des Plaines/River Road, south side of street, parking restricted to 2 hours--9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-5-94, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE I, OF SECTION 10- 5-17 "PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE THEREFROM "PRAIRIE AVENUE, FROM LEE STREET TO DES PLAINES/RIVER ROAD (EXCEPT METERED LOCATIONS) , SOUTH SIDE OF THE STREET," AND TO ADD THERETO "PRAIRIE AVENUE, FROM LEE STREET TO 250 FT. EAST OF PEARSON STREET, SOUTH SIDE OF STREET," AND FURTHER AMENDING SCHEDULE II OF SECTION 10-5-5 (E) "TWO HOUR PARKING LIMIT" TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 10-5-5 (E) (5) "MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 9 A.M. THROUGH 6:00 P.M., EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, " "PRAIRIE AVENUE, FROM 250 FT. EAST OF PEARSON STREET TO DES PLAINES/RIVER ROAD, SOUTH SIDE OF STREET. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept continuous curb and gutters, sidewalks, landscaping, driveway and parkway restoration public improvements for Cumberland Estates, 2nd Resubdivision, Third Avenue Cul-De-Sac, and release $40,000 surety ($3,863.50 cash warranty will be held for 18 months -no cash guarantee deposit was required); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-31-94, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CUMBERLAND ESTATES, 2ND RESUBDIVISION: THIRD AVENUE CUL- DE-SAC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for Grant of Permanent Easement to permit construction and maintenance of existing and proposed utility services through the North Golf Cul-De-Sac Park to property located at 975 Rand Road; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary documents; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-32-94, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT FOR 975 RAND ROAD. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and accept proposal from Walker Parking Consultants, 505 Davis Road, Elgin, IL 60123, to provide design and construction engineering for repairs to the Civic Center Parking Deck, in the amount not-to- exceed $54,039/1993 Bond Fund. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. PARKING PAD 1049 MARSHALL: Consent Agenda FENCE VARIATION/ 1405 WALNUT: Consent Agenda HIS. SOC. ANTIQUE FAIR: consent Agenda BID AWARD/ LAVATORY UNITS: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ AIR COND. COIL: Consent Agenda ADVERTISING FOR BIDS: Consent Agenda APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINT.: Consent Agenda 168. 6/6/94 PAGE THREE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and grant request for variation to permit replacement (because of poor condition) of existing 10 1 wide x 42' long parking pad to be situated to the immediate north of existing attached garage on property located at 1049 Marshall Drive. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and grant request for variation to permit construction of 6' high solid opaque wooden fence along Center Street side of property located at 1405 Walnut Avenue. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and grant request from Des Plaines Historical Society for use of the Behrel Parking Deck for their 23rd Annual Antique Fair & Flea Market on Sunday, September 11, 1994, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; that Parking Deck and Satellite Lot be closed to parking at 12:01 a.m. on September 11, 1994; that Ellinwood Street be closed to vehicular traffic; allow placement of dumpster and temporary toilet facilities in Satellite Lot (not on grass); that promotional banners be placed on the Behrel Parking Deck from Monday, August 29 through September 11, 1994; and that normal fee for food and raffle be waived. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and award bid for four (4) New Water Closet/Lavatory Combination Units for Police Department Cell Block to low bidder Bishop Plumbing, 975 Rand Road, in the amount of $7, 980. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and award bid for removal and replacement of one (1) Air Conditioning Coil for Civic Center to low bidder Raeco Engineering, 1240 Rand Road, Des Plaines, in the amount of $8,235. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for one (1) New Exhaust Filtration System -Police Shooting Range (in Public Works Facility), returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, 1994 . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Mayor Sherwood's appointment of Corrine Zobott to the DES PLAINES PLAN COMMISSION, term to expire April 30, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, that the City Council consider the following Mayoral appointment/ reappointments with final action being taken under Consent Agenda on June 20, 1994: KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION -Appointment Noreen Lake DES PLAINES LIBRARY BOARD -Reappointments John Scarsi Sarah McConnell Susan Burrows Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE M-43-94 DECREASE LIQ. LIC.: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE Z-6-94 VARIATION/ 1184 JEANNETTE: consent Agenda ORDINANCE Z-7-94 VARIATION/ 710 s. KENILWORTH: Consent Agenda RESOLUTION R-33-94 FUNDING FOR FIREWORKS: Consent Agenda PARKING PAD/ 1030 GRACELAND: FENCE VARIATION/ 1713 SPRUCE: 169. 6/6/94 PAGE FOUR Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and place on First Reading Ordinance M-43-94, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF LICENSES ISSUED (Boomer's changed from Class A-1 to A). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance Z-6-94, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS 3.2.4.2 AND 3.2.4.4 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ROOM ADDITION WHICH WILL RESULT IN 3. 13 FT. SIDE YARD, INSTEAD OF REQUIRED 5 FEET, AND LOT AREA COVERAGE OF 33% INSTEAD OF THE MAXIMUM 30%, ALSO TO LEGALIZE EXISTING 0.34 FOOT SIDE YARD WITH EAVE INCLUDED, INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 5 FOOT SIDE YARD, FOR 1184 JEANNETTE AVENUE (CASE NO. 94-16-V). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance Z-7-94, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 3.2.4.4 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ROOM ADDITION WHICH WILL RESULT IN A LOT AREA COVERAGE OF 33% INSTEAD OF THE MAXIMUM 30%, FOR 710 SOUTH KENILWORTH COURT (CASE NO. 94- 17-V). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolution R-33-94, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AMENDING THE VOLUNTARY CITIZEN DONATION PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF 1994 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Mayor Sherwood declared that the City council was now resolved into a Committee of the Whole. BUILDING CODE Alderman Christiansen, Chair Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that request for variation to permit construction of an 8 1 x 21' parking pad in front yard of property located at 1030 Graceland Avenue be denied. Motion declared carried. Petitioner David Lewark addressed the City Council regarding this matter and one resident spoke in support of the request. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that request for variation to permit construction of a 6' high wooden fence along Spruce Avenue in the sideyard between the northside of the house and the north property line on property located at 1713 Spruce Avenue be denied. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Curley, to adopt a substitute motion to recommend to the City Council to permit construction of a 5' high picket or cyclone fence along Spruce Avenue in the sideyard between the northside of the house and the north property line on property located at 1713 Spruce Avenue, and detailed drawing be submitted for approval. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Kisslinger, Curley, Sherwood NAYS: 4-Elstner, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. FENCE SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: LIQ. LIC. 642 w. ALGONQUIN: PATTI O'TOOLE SUBDIVISION: GAS STATION DEMOLITION/ WOLF AND ALGONQUIN: PUBLIC HEAR./ TIF PLAN AMENDMENT: SALARY ADJ./ NON-UNION EMPLOYEES: IDRB ALLOC./ 1669 MARSHALL DR. : WARRANT REGISTER: 170. 6/6/94 PAGE FIVE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to the City Council that fence screening requirements for liquor license holders be amended to "grandfather" all existing fences; all new fences be 6' high solid wood for licensed businesses that abut residential properties; and all licensed properties comply with complete fencing requirements. Motion declared carried (final action on this matter will come before the City Council under UNFINISHED BUSINESS on June 20, 1994). LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Kisslinger, Chair Petitioner Nilesh M. Patel and his attorney were sworn in by the City Clerk and gave testimony before the City Council. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Curley, to recommend to the City Council approval of Class B Liquor License for property located at 642 w. Algonquin Road, d/b/a Colonial Liquor (change of ownership), contingent upon verification of fingerprints. Motion declared carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Sarlo, Chair Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of Plat of Patti O'Toole Subdivision, 1041 North Avenue, and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that vacant gas station at the southeast corner of Wolf and Algonquin Roads be demolished at a cost of $4, 500/General Fund Reserve. Motion declared carried (final action on this matter will come before the City Council under Consent Agenda on June 20, 1994). Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that a public hearing be held on August 1, 1994 for the purpose of discussing proposed amendments to the City's redevelopment plan as provided under the TIF State Statute, and adoption of Resolution R-34-94. Motion declared carried (final action on this matter will come before the City Council at a Special Meeting on June 13, 1994) . FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Haupt, Chair Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to defer the matter of proposed general wage increase for non-union personnel until the next regular meeting of the City Council on June 20, 1994. Motion declared carried. Moved by Haupt, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council issuance of up to $1,700,000 in Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to Cels, Inc., d/b/a Illinois Auto Truck Company, Inc., to acquire, construct, renovate and equip certain manufacturing facilities located at 1669 Marshall Drive, and Resolution R-35-94 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendaton and recommend to the City Council approval of June 6, 1994 Warrant Register in the amount of $2,501,402.95, and Resolution R-36-94 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. PARKING PAD/ 1030 GRACELAND: FENCE VARIATION/ 1713 SPRUCE: LIQ. LIC. 642 w. ALGONQUIN: PATTI O'TOOLE SUBDIVISION: IDRB ALLOC./ 1669 MARSHALL DR. : Resolution R-35-94 RESOLUTION R-36-94 WARRANT REGISTER: ADVERTISING FOR BIDS: 1 7 1 • 6/6/94 PAGE SIX Mayor Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the City council back in session. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that request for variation to permit construction of an 8' x 21' parking pad in front yard of property located at 1030 Graceland Avenue be denied. Motion declared carried. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Curley, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to permit construction of a 5' high picket or cyclone fence along Spruce Avenue in the sideyard between the northside of the house and the north property line on property located at 1713 Spruce Avenue, and detailed drawing be submitted for approval of design. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Haupt, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request for Class B Liquor License for property located at 642 w. Algonquin Road, d/b/a Colonial Liquor (change of ownership), contingent upon verification of fingerprints. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Plat of Patti O'Toole Subdivision, 1041 North Avenue, and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried. Moved by Haupt, seconded by Haupt, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City issue up to $1,700,000 in Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to Cels, Inc., d/b/a Illinois Auto Truck Company, Inc., to acquire, construct, renovate and equip certain manufacturing facilities located at 1669 Marshall Drive, and further recommend adoption of Resolution R-35-94, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, TO ASSIST IN FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND EQUIPPING OF AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT TO BE USED BY CELS, INC. , AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-36-94, 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: $2,501,402.95. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. The City Clerk's Office will be advertising for bids for 1994 Curb Replacement Program, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, 1994- The City Clerk's Office will be advertising for bids for Door Closures and Lever Locks (ADA Requirement), returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 1, 1994. \ . BID/ENGRG. DEPT. CAD SYSTEM: OPPOSING RATE INCREASE/ UTILITIES: EXECUTIVE SESSION: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY: PENDING LITIGATION: 172. 6/6/94 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, that City Clerk be authorized to open single bid received on Friday, May 27, 1994 for Engineering Department CAD (Computer Aided Design) System. Motion declared carried. City Clerk announced that single bid was received from Fineline Micro-CAD, 450 E. 22nd Street, Lombard, IL 60148, for Engineering Department CAD (Computer Aided Design) System, in the amount of $18, 980. Bid was referred to City Engineer Oakley for review and report. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, that Staff be directed to prepare appropriate resolutions opposing the recent increase in service rates by Sprint/Centel and Commonwealth Edison Company with final action to be taken by the City Council on June 13, 1994. Motion declared carried. Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, to go into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining, acquisition of real property and pending litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 5-Christiansen, Kisslinger, Curley, Chiropolos, Sherwood NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Elstner, Sarlo, Haupt ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Council recessed at 9:35 p.m. Council reconvened at 11:10 p.m. Roll call indicated the Christiansen, Elstner, Chiropolos, Haupt. following aldermen present: Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Sarlo, that negotiating team be authorized to continue negotiations with MECCA - Public Works Union, as directed in Executive Session. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1-Beauvais Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Curley, to authorize legal counsel to proceed with acquisition of real property as directed in Executive Session. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1-Beauvais Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Curley, that City Attorney be authorized to negotiate settlement of law suit, Karstens v. City, as directed in Executive Session. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1-Beauvais Motion declared carried. 1 7 3 • 6/6/94 PAGE EIGHT ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:12 p.m. ~~Q~~ Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK APPROVED BY ME THIS £2... DAY OF ~'"' c. -.,,,!. ~~# 1994 Ted Sherwood, MAYOR