02/18/2014MINUTES 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, 2014
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
ORDER: called to order by Mayor Bogusz at 6:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, February
18, 2014.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Sojka and Charewicz. Aldermen Robinson and Brookman were
absent.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Police Chief
Kushner, Fire Chief Wax, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Director of Community
& Economic Development Sakas, Director of Human Resources Wing, General Counsel Friedman.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sojka to go into Executive Session to
SESSION: discuss Setting the price for sale or lease of City property, Acquisition of
property by the City, and Pending and /or Imminent Litigation.
AYES: 6 — Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 — None
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ABSENT: 2 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:03 p.m.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The City Council reconvened at 7:13 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Sojka, and Charewicz.
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Tim Roames of the Good News
Christian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE ELEANOR
HEARING/ 2014 ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES
APPROPRIATION CIVIC CENTER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014
ORDINANCE:
Mayor Bogusz called the Public Hearing to order at 7:15 p.m. The Public
Hearing was being held pursuant to legal notice (published in the local
newspaper on Friday, January 29, 2014) to discuss the 2014 Appropriation
Ordinance which specifies the sums of money deemed necessary to defray all
expenses and liabilities for the year.
DISCUSSION: Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed her Memorandum of January 27,
2014 regarding the Public Hearing Notice of the 2014 Appropriation Ordinance.
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Mayor Bogusz asked for comments from the Aldermen and the public. There
were no comments. This item has been placed on the Consent Agenda.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:17 p.m.
CITIZEN Mr. Stan Zimmerman, 408 S. Wolf Road, addressed the City Council with his
PARTICIATION: concerns about the Pension deficit for the State of Illinois employees and the
omission of the budget line for wages, salaries and benefits that were left out of
the 2014 Budget meetings.
CONSENT Motion by Walsten, seconded by Rodd, to establish the Consent Agenda except
AGENDA for Items 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 8 and 9. Motion declared carried.
Motion by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to approve Consent Agenda except
for Items 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 8 and 9. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were
approved; Resolution R -37 -14 was adopted. Ordinance M -5 -14 was placed on
l First Reading and Ordinance Z -4 -14 was adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to approve minutes of the Regular
Consent Meeting of the City Council held January 21, 2014, as published. Motion
Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to approve minutes of the Executive
Session of the City Council held January 21, 2014, as published.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
2014 Moved by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with Staff recommendation
APPROPRIATION to pass and adopt the 2014 Appropriation Ordinance; and further recommend to
ORDINANCE: place on First Reading Ordinance M -5 -14, AN ORDINANCE MAKING
Consent APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES
Agenda PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
DESIGNATED AS THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE" FOR
Ordinance THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDING
M -5 -14 DECEMBER 31, 2014. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE SNOW Moved by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with Staff recommendation
REMOVAL to approve the Snow Removal Contract with G &L Contractors, Inc., 7401
CONTRACT: North St. Louis Avenue, Skokie, Illinois 60076 Not -to- Exceed $50,000; and
Consent further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 37 -14, A RESOLUTION
Agenda APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH G &L CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR
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SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
Resolution unanimously under Consent Agenda.
R -37 -14
APPROVE Alderman Walsten requested that this Item be pulled from Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE/
FIFTEEN POLICE Alderman Walsten felt that the newly hired Fleet Manager should have an
FLEET opportunity to review this request before the approval of the purchase.
VEHICLES:
Motion by Alderman Walsten to defer until new Fleet Manager has a chance to
Resolution evaluate the purchase. Motion DIED for lack of a second.
R -38 -14
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to recommend approval, contingent
upon the Fleet Manager's approval before the February 28, 2014 ordering
deadline, of the purchase of fifteen (15) Ford Vehicles from Currie Motors,
9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, 1L 60421 at a cost Not -to- Exceed
$397,012.00; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 38 -14, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOURTEEN 2014
FORD UTILITY POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES AND ONE 2014
FORD EXPLORER FROM CURRIE MOTORS OF FRANKFORT,
ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Haugeberg, Rodd, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 1 - Sayad
ABSENT: 2 - Robinson, Brookman
APPROVE Alderman Walsten requested that this Item be pulled from Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE/ ONE
REPLACEMENT Alderman Walsten felt that the newly hired Fleet Manager should have an
2014 FORD opportunity to review this request before the approval of the purchase
POLICE
INTERCEPTOR: Motion by Alderman Walsten to defer until new Fleet Manager has a chance to
evaluate the purchase. Motion DIED for lack of a second.
Resolution Moved by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to recommend approval, contingent
R -39 -14 upon the Fleet Manager's approval before the February 28, 2014 ordering
deadline, of the purchase of One (1) Replacement Ford Interceptor Utility
Vehicle (Due to Total Loss Sustained During Accident on August 10, 2013)
from Currie Motors, 9423 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60421 at a
Not -to- Exceed amount of $26,278.00; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R- 39 -14, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
A 2014 FORD UTILITY POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLE FROM
CURRIE MOTORS OF FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 5 - Haugeberg, Rodd, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 1 - Sayad
ABSENT: 2 - Robinson, Brookman
APPROVE Alderman Walsten requested that this Item be pulled from Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE/ ONE
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REPLACEMENT Alderman Walsten felt that the newly hired Fleet Manager should have an
2014 FORD
opportunity to review this request before the approval of the purchase.
_ POLICE
INTERCEPTOR/
Motion by Alderman Walsten to defer until new Fleet Manager has a chance to
FIRE DEPT:
evaluate the purchase. Motion DIED for lack of a second.
Resolution
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to recommend approval, contingent
R -40 -14
upon the Fleet Manager's approval before the February 28, 2014 ordering
deadline, of the purchase of One (1) Replacement Ford Utility Police
Interceptor AWD Vehicle for the Fire Department through the Northwest
Municipal Conference Suburban Purchasing Cooperative from Currie Motors,
9423 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60421 in the amount of $27,204.00;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 40 -14, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2014 FORD UTILITY POLICE
INTERCEPTOR VEHICLE FROM CURRIE MOTORS OF FRANKFORT,
ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Haugeberg, Rodd, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 1 - Sayad
ABSENT: 2 - Robinson, Brookman
ADVERTISE Alderman Charewicz requested that this Item be pulled from Consent Agenda.
BID /STREETS &
GROUNDS /ELEC Alderman Charewicz had concerns with the responsible bidder act.
TRICAL MTCE &
REPAIR Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley explained the purpose for
SERVICES: this request.
Alderman Walsten and Alderman Sayad would like to see the bid be sent out as
a responsible bidder project.
Aldennan Charewicz would like to see this bid move forward but with a cap of
$24,999.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Haugeberg, to authorize City Clerk to
advertise for bid for Contractual Electrical Repair and Maintenance Services for
the years 2014 -2016 Not -to- Exceed $24,999.
Alderman Sayad does not support this motion.
Alderman Haugeberg asked for clarification of 2013 expenses.
Aldermen Charewicz and Haugeberg agreed to RESCIND motion.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Rodd to continue doing what the current
policy is with these repairs and not change anything.
Alderman Charewicz cannot support this motion.
City Manager Bartholomew suggested that lowering the amount to a lower
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amount to allow staff to proceed with the bid process.
Aldermen Haugeberg and Rodd agreed to RESCIND the motion.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Haugeberg to authorize City Clerk to
advertise for bid for Contractual Electrical Repair and Maintenance Services for
the years 2014 -2016 Nat -to- Exceed $15,000 per year.
Motion by Walsten for a substitute motion to proceed with item as originally
written. Motion DIED for lack of second.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Haugeberg, to authorize City Clerk to
advertise for bid for Contractual Electrical Repair and Maintenance Services for
the years 2014 -2016 not to exceed $15,000 per year with a bid opening date of
Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Upon roll call the vote was:
AYES: 4 — Haugeberg, Rodd, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYES: 2 — Sayad, Walsten
ABSENT: 0 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ADVERTISE BID/
Alderman Charewicz requested that this Item be pulled from Consent Agenda.
STREETS &
GROUNDS /PLUM
Alderman Charewicz had concerns with the responsible bidder act.
BING MTCE &
REPAIR
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley explained the purpose for
SERVICES
this request.
Alderman Walsten and Alderman Sayad would like to see the bid be sent out as
a responsible bidder project.
Alderman Charewicz would like to see this bid move forward but with a cap of
$24,999.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Haugeberg, to authorize City Clerk to
advertise for bid for Contractual Plumbing Repair and Maintenance Services for
the years 2014 -2016 Not -to- Exceed $24,999.
Alderman Sayad does not support this motion.
Alderman Haugeberg asked for clarification of 2013 expenses.
Aldennen Charewicz and Haugeberg agreed to RESCIND motion.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Rodd to continue doing what the current
policy is with these repairs and not change anything.
Alderman Charewicz cannot support this motion.
City Manager Bartholomew suggested that lowering the amount to a lower
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ADVERTISE BID/
POLICE DEPT/
TACTICAL
RESPONSE
BALLISTIC
EQUIPMENT
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISE BID/
UTILITY
SERVICES /2014
PARKWAY
RESTORATION
CONTRACT
Consent
Agenda
amount to allow staff to proceed with the bid process.
Aldermen Haugeberg and Rodd agreed to RESCIND the motion.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Haugeberg to authorize City Clerk to
advertise for bid for Contractual Plumbing Repair and Maintenance Services for
the years 2014 -2016 Nat -to- Exceed $15,000 per year.
Motion by Walsten for a substitute motion to proceed with item as originally
written. Motion DIED for lack of second.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Haugeberg, to authorize City Clerk to
advertise for bid for Contractual Plumbing Repair and Maintenance Services for
the years 2014 -2016 not to exceed $15,000 per year with a bid opening date of
Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Upon roll call the vote was:
AYES: 4 — Haugeberg, Rodd, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYES: 2 — Sayad, Walsten
ABSENT: 0 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with Staff recommendation
to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bid for pricing for the Purchase of
Ballistic Vests, Helmets, and Other Protective Gear for the Police Department
with a bid opening date of Friday, March 21, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with Staff recommendation
to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bid for restoration of Parkways during
2014 with a bid opening date of Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Rodd, seconded by Haugeberg, to adopt Ordinance Z -4 -14, AN
Z-4 -14 ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
COND. USE/ OPERATION OF A DOMESTIC PET SERVICE IN THE C -3 ZONING
650 Graceland /1351 DISTRICT AT 650 GRACELAND AVENUE /1351 WEBFORD AVENUE,
Webford Avenue: DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (Case #13- 067 -CU). Motion declared carried as
Consent approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Aldennan Sayad, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Sayad stated of this warrant $15,864,849.15 goes to the State and
REGISTER: communities that benefit from the revenues from Rivers Casino.
Alderman Sayad announced that there will be a State of the Finance at the next
council meeting.
Aldennan Sayad stated that payments need to be made by March 1, 2014.
Moved by Sayad, seconded Walsten to go into Executive Session for purposes
of probable or iinminent litigation. Upon roll call the vote was:
AYES: 6 — Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYES: 0 — None
ABSENT: 2 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 8:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:27 p.m.
Alderman Sayad resumed the warrant register.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the February 18, 2014 — Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$17,908,003.21; and further recommend that Resolution R -41 -14 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY — Aldennan Haugeberg, Chair
CARDIAC Moved by Sayad, seconded by Sojka to recommend to the City Council to
MONITOR/DEFIB approve Ordinance M -6 -14, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CARDIAC
RILLATORS: MONITORS /DEFIBRILLATORS OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AS SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF
SUCH CARDIAC MONITORS /DEFIBRILLATORS FOR A PURCHASE
CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT at the
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten to recommend to the City Council to
approve RESOLUTION R- 36 -14, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF CARDIAC MONITORS /DEFIBRILLATORS AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FROM ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION at
the appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
FIRE HYDRANT
MARKERS: Alderman Walsten is opposed to adding markers to the fire hydrants if it is not
needed.
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Alderman Sayad stated that he likes the option with the post with a hydrant sign
on it.
Aldennan Rodd stated that she is opposed to the post sign and is in favor of the
markers that are located on the hydrant.
Alderman Walsten commented that he would like to see starting with the cul-
de -sacs and double lane roads.
Fire Chief Wax presented a power point presentation showing two different
options for Fire Hydrant markers.
Aldennan Haugeberg would also like to bring back the adapt -a- hydrant
program.
Moved by Walsten to install 700 fire hydrant markers in cul -da -sacs, dead end
and double lane roads. Alderman Walsten withdrew his motion.
City Manager Bartholomew stated that if the Council would give direction to
staff this could be done over two budget years and this year do the most critical
ones.
Alderman Haugeberg recommended to direct staff to bring this back to the
Council.
Motion by Sayad, seconded by Walsten to defer this item until the next
meeting. Motion declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Sayad, seconded by Walsten to defer this item until the next
meeting. Motion declared carried on a voice vote.
Alderman Sojka asked about the time frame for the purchase.
MAYOR BOGUSZ ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
MINER STREET Moved by Sayad, seconded by Sojka to approve the proposal from Total
BUS SHELTER : Parking Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $21,065.00 for the Design, Purchase,
and Installation of the Miner Street Bus Shelter.
Resolution
R -17 -14 Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, for a substitute motion to deny
the proposal at this time until a location is confirmed.
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Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley stated that the location is
1486 Miner Street.
Alderman Sojka has concerns that there has not been a bus shelter since
October.
Alderman Sayad stated that there substantial traffic for this bus shelter.
There was some discussion about where the bus shelter should be located.
Alderman Walsten and Charewicz agreed to RESCIND the substitute motion.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Sojka to approve the proposal from Total
Parking Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $21,065.00 for the Design, Purchase,
and Installation of the Miner Street Bus Shelter. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3 — Rodd, Sayad, Sojka
NAYS: 3 — Haugeberg, Walsten, Charewicz
ABSENT: 2 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared FAILED
ORDINANCE Moved by Sojka, seconded by Charewicz, to place on Second Reading and
M -3 -14/ adopt Ordinance M -3 -14, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CITY OF DES
( CREATION OF PLAINES SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 15. Upon roll call, the vote
SSA #15: was:
AYES: 6 — Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 — None
ABSENT: 2 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to place on Second Reading and
Z -2 -14 / adopt Ordinance Z -2 -14, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP
MAP AMENDMENT AND REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1225
AMENDMENT FOREST AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS FROM THE M -1 LIMITED
FOR 1225 MANUFACTURING ZONING DISTRICT TO THE C -3 GENERAL
FOREST COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (Case #13- 062 -MAP ). Upon roll call,
AVENUE: the vote was:
AYES: 6 — Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 — None
ABSENT: 2 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with recommendation of
REGISTER: Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R- 14 -14, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
Resolution FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE
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R -41 -14 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO
MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $17,908,003.21. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6 — Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 — None
ABSENT: 2 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
TRADE IN/ Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Sayad, to place on First Reading Ordinance
CARDIAC M -6 -14, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CARDIAC
MONITOR/DEFIB MONITORS /DEFIBRILLATORS OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES
RILLATORS: PLAINES AS SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF
SUCH CARDIAC MONITORS/DEFIBRILLATORS FOR A PURCHASE
CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. Upon
Ordinance M -6 -14 roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 — Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 — None
ABSENT: 2 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Haugeberg to place on Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M -6 -14, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CARDIAC
MONITORS /DEFIBRILLATORS OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AS SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF
SUCH CARDIAC MONITORS /DEFIBRILLATORS FOR A PURCHASE
CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 — Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 — None
ABSENT: 2 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Resolution Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
R -36 -14 recommendation to approve the purchase of Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators
and associated equipment from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA
in the Amount of $146,084.34; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
36-14, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CARDIAC
MONITORS/DEFIBRILLATORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FROM
ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION. Motion carried.
PARTICIPATION Mayor Bogusz outlined the pension gap and the need for reform. He stated that
IN THE PENSION the Coalition was formed in 2009 when there was a public safety pension crisis
FAIRNESS and those efforts resulted in a Senate bill which created a second tier of pension
COALITION: benefits for new employees only.
Resolution Alderman Walsten is in support of this and having Director of Finance
R -42 -14 Wisniewski will be part of the committee.
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Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz to approve and authorize
membership in the Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities Coalition in the
\' Amount of $10,000; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 42 -14, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE
PENSION FAIRNESS FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES COALITION.
Aldennan Haugeberg wanted to know what other communities were involved in
the coalition.
Aldennan Sayad doesn't think it will benefit the City of Des Plaines and will
not support it.
Alderman Rodd wanted to know if there are other solutions to the pension
reform and where the funds would be taken from.
Director of Finance Wisniewski stated the funds would be taken out of the
General Fund.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz to approve and authorize
membership in the Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities Coalition in the
Amount of $10,000; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 42 -14, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE
PENSION FAIRNESS FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES COALITION. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 — Rodd, Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz, Mayor Bogusz
NAYES: 2 — Haugeberg, Sayad
ABSENT: 2 — Robinson, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, that the regular meeting of the City
Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m.
Kris inq — DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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