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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, DECEMBER 7, 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 8:03 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, December 7, 1992.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, Acting City
Manager/Comptroller Peters, Police Chief Storm, Fire Chief Clark, Public
Works Commissioner Matula, Development Specialist D'Onofrio, City
Engineer Oakley, Human Resources and Services Department Director
Panouses, Public Safety Communications Coordinator Ornberg, and Interim
City Attorney Delort.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
MINUTES:
BILLS
PAYABLE:
PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENTS &
1992 TAX
LEVY:
PARKING PAD/
1369 E.
ALGONQUIN:
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Steve Hjelle,
Evangelical Free Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Healy, to approve minutes of
regular meeting of the City Council held November 16,
1992, as published. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held
November 16, 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:
$3,196,555.13. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Alderman Hardiman abstained on Warrant #02777 and Warrant
#79582 for Refundable Bonds (conflict of interest).
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Finance Committee that City abate 1991
General Obligation Corporate Bonds and abate General
Obligation Bonds, Series 1990, which will result in a
1992 Tax Levy of 0% for a total dollar request of
$10,875,240 (public hearings were held December 7, 1992
pursuant to law), and Ordinances M-52-92, M-53-92 and M-
54-92 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman,
Albrecht
NAYS: 4-Childers, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt
recommendation of Building Code Committee to grant
request for a parking pad on the side and rear of house
parallel to alley on property located at 1369 E.
Algonquin Road. Motion declared carried.
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ZONING CASE
92-47-V
595 CONCORD:
ZONING CASE
92-48-V
591 CONCORD:
ZONING CASE
92-49-SU
255 OAKTON:
LIQ. LIC./
1116 PRAIRIE:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
SWANCC:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION:
COMMUNITY
RATING
SYSTEM:
291.
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Healy, to adopt the
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee re
Zoning Case 92-47-V to grant request for variation to
permit a lot area coverage of 41. o percent instead of the
required 40.0 percent on property located at 595 Concord
Lane, and Interim City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Healy, to adopt the
recommendation of Municipal Development Cammi ttee to
concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board
of Appeals re Case 92-48-V to grant request for variation
to permit a lot area coverage of 40.75 percent instead
of the required 40.0 percent on property located at 591
Concord Lane, and Interim City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Healy, to adopt the
recommendation of Municipal Development Cammi ttee to
concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission
and Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 92-49-SU to grant
request to permit a truck driving school in M-2 General
Manufacturing District on property located at 255 W.
Oakton Street, and Interim City Attorney be authorized
to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Haupt stated for the record that while he
supports this request, he is concerned about where these
truck drivers will be training and at what times of the
day. Both Alderman Sarlo and Alderman Healy stressed
that the petitioners understand that if they are caught
in the residential areas more than three times in one
year, their Special Use would automatically be revoked
and that they agree to limit their training to mostly
toll roads, expressway and possibly some State routes.
Alderman Chiropolos stated that at the committee meeting
the petitioners assured him that they would not use the
Cumberland Circle as part of their training route.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Healy, to adopt the
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee to grant
request for Class A Liquor License for property located
at 1116 Prairie Avenue, d/b/a Jimmy's & Jean's Watering
Hole, Inc. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Childers
and Sarlo voted no.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Healy, to adopt the
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee that legal
counsel be authorized to proceed with the strategy as
outlined in the Executive Session of this committee
regarding the pending litigation with SWANCC. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Healy, to adopt the
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee that legal
counsel be authorized to proceed with the strategy as
outlined in the Executive Session of this committee
regarding pending litigation pertaining to a Workmen's
Compensation claim.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt the
recommendation of Engineering Committee that Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to sign application for
classification under the Federal Emergency Management
Agency Community Rating System so that flood insurance
costs to citizens of Des Plaines can be reduced, and
Resolution R-52-92 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
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LIC. AGREE.
C&NW
RAILROAD:
WEST SCHOOL
PROPERTY:
PURCHASE OF
RADIO SYS.:
REPLACEMENT/
OVERHEAD
DOORS:
SALE OF
SURPLUS FIRE
APPARATUS:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt the
recommendation of Engineering Committee that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute License Agreement
with Chicago & Northwestern Railroad to permit City to
cross the railroad at two locations on Howard Avenue for
construction of the West Side Transmission Water Main;
City to pay a $250 application fee and $2,700 one-time
rental charge (source of funding/1991 Water Bond). 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 Healy, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt the
recommendation of Community Services Committee that the
City maintain the old West School property as a potential
library site for at least the next six months at which
time the Library Board will advise the Council of its
position and options. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Schneck and Sarlo voted no.
Moved by Healy, seconded by Schneck, to adopt the
recommendation of Community Services Committee that the
Self-Help Closet be allowed to continue using the old
West School during this six month period and the City
join the community effort to find them a new location.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Safety Committee to award bid
for a Fire Apparatus Intercom/Radio System for the two
Fire Department trucks to the low bidder, COM/RAD, Inc.,
1781 Oakton Street, Des Plaines, in the amount of $4,999
and to waive the bid irregularities. 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 the
recommendation of Public Safety Committee to award bid
for replacement of overhead doors at Fire Stations #1 and
#3 in the amount of $20, 388 and to waive the bid
irregularities. 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 the
recommendation of Public Safety Committee that since no
bids were received for sale of surplus Fire Apparatus
(Haz Mat truck) on December 4, 1992, that the City Clerk
be authorized to place an ad in the Chicago Tribune for
sealed proposals, returnable by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday,
January 28, 1993. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Healy, seconded by Christiansen, that Items 1
through 4 under UNFINISHED BUSINESS and Items 1, 5, 6,
and 7 under NEW BUSINESS on the City Council Agenda this
evening be approved by one consent vote; the ordinances
under UNFINISHED BUSINESS will be adopted, the ordinances
under NEW BUSINESS will be placed on First Reading and
the resolution will be adopted. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
CONSENT
AGENDA
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-51-92
PROHIBIT
CAR
CARRIERS:
consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-16-92
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
SECOND AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-17-92
25 MPH/
SECOND AVE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-16-92
PUD/800 E.
OAKTON ST.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
A-1-92
ANNEX./3113
OLD HIGGINS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-52-92
1992 TAX
LEVY:
ORDINANCE
M-53-92
ABATE./1991
GO BONDS:
ORDINANCE
M-54-92
ABATE./1990
GO BONDS:
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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 Healy, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance M-51-92, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-6
"STANDING FOR LOADING ONLY" OF CHAPTER 5 "STOPPING,
STANDING AND PARKING, " OF TITLE X OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SUBSECTION ( C) , AND
AMENDING SECTION 10-5-28 "CODE VIOLATION FINES" TO
INCREASE THE FINE FOR SECTION 10-5-6. 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 Healy, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance T-16-92, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-7-
3 ( B) OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD "SECOND
AVENUE (NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND) AT OAKWOOD AVENUE" AS A
TWO-WAY STOP STREET. 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 Healy, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance T-17-92, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-6-
16(D) OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD "SECOND
AVENUE FROM ALGONQUIN ROAD TO THACKER STREET." 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 Healy, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance Z-16-92, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF 40 TOWNHOMES AT 800 EAST OAKTON STREET
(CASE NO. 92-38-PUD). 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.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance A-1-92, AN
ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (Property commonly known as Allied
Services Division Severance Fund, a Trust, 3113 West Old
Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois) .
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-52-92, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 1992 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1992.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-53-92, AN
ORDINANCE RE ABATEMENT OF 1992 TAX LEVY FOR 1991 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-54-92, AN
ORDINANCE RE ABATEMENT OF 1992 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1990.
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ORDINANCE
M-55-92
SALARY OF
CITY MGR.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-15-92
TEXT AMEND./
TRUCK DRIVING
SCHOOL:
CONS. AGENDA
RESOLUTION
R-52-92
APPLICATION/
COMM. RATING
SYSTEM:
consent
Agenda
PETITIONS/
ANNEX. OF
3113 OLD
HIGGINS RD.:
SEVERENCE
BENEFITS/
COMM. DEV.
DIRECTOR:
CANDIDATE
PETITIONS:
APPOINTMENTS:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
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Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-55-92, AN
ORDINANCE DELETING SECTION 1-24-5 "COMPENSATION," OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND AMENDING
SECTION 1-15-4(B) "UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE" OF CHAPTER 15
("POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN") , TITLE
I, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-15-4 (B) ( 2) PERTAINING TO THE
CITY MANAGER'S SALARY.
Placed -on First Reading was Ordinance Z-15-92, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5. 2. 3 "SPECIFIC
USES PERMITTED" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE BY ADDING THERETO SUBPARAGRAPH 5.2.3.10
PROVIDING FOR TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOLS AS A SPECIAL USE ONLY
(CASE NO. 92-41-A) .
Moved by Healy, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Resolution R-52-92, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
APPLICATION FOR CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM.
Motion declared carried.
The petitions received by the City Clerk's Office for
annexation of 3113 Old Higgins Road were referred to the
Municipal Development Committee.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to give Community
Development Director Lou Pagones six (6) months of
severence pay and one ( 1) year of heal th insurance
effective the date of his resignation, January 1, 1993.
Moved by Healy, seconded by Schneck, to make a substitute
motion that once Community Development Director Lou
Pagones obtains another position of employment the
benefits of six (6) months of severence pay and one (1)
year of heal th insurance, effective the date of his
resignation, January 1, 1993, would cease. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Childers, Healy, Haupt
NAYS: 5-Christiansen, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Childers, Healy, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Schneck, Hardiman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The matter of whether the City should provide petitions
to potential candidates for the April 20, 1993 election
was referred to the License & Judicial Committee.
Letters from Mayor Albrecht regarding the following
appointments will come before the Council on December 21,
1992:
CABLE COMMISSION
Betty J. Ritter to fill vacancy created by the passing
of Walter Nicely
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Dan Fletcher to fill vacancy created by resignation of
Dr. Jerry Meyer
Moved by Healy, seconded by Schneck, to go into Executive
Session to discuss pending litigation. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck,
Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 1-Haupt
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
(Cont'd.)
PENDING
LITIGATION/
UNIVERSAL
OUTDOOR:
ADJOURNMENT:
295.
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Council recessed at 9:19 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:41 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Childers, Christiansen, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Healy, that the Interim City
Attorney be authorized to proceed as directed in
Executive Session regarding the pending litigation with
Universal Outdoor, Inc. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Schneck, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE c_ CITY CLERK
APPROVED~ t2_ ;).._
DAY OF ' I 1992
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