10/05/1998184
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,
OCTOBER 5, 1998
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Paul W.
Jung at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, October 5,
1998.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia. Alderman Beauvais left the meeting
at 10:05 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant to the City
Manager Johnson, Director of Finance Egeberg, Fire Chief Farinella,
Police Chief Sturlini, Director of Public Works Shirley, City Engineer
Oakley, Director of Community Development D'Onofrio, Director of
Emergency Communications Ornberg, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and
City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
HEARING/ ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
IDRBs FOR DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, OCTOBER 5,
25 EAST 1998
HOWARD:
Mayor Jung called the Public Hearing to order at 7:03
p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal
notice regarding the proposed issuance of the City's 1998
Industrial Revenue Bond allocation of $1,671,000, which
together with an allocation of $2,164,000 from the City
of Elmhurst, Illinois, will comprise the total issue of
$3,835,000, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation
of facility and acquisition of machinery and equipment
for said facility, located at 25 E. Howard Avenue.
Discussion: Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed this request from
Montana Metal Products, which is a follow up to the
action taken by the City Council on April 20, 1998, when
they adopted Resolution R-28-98 expressing the City's
intent to assist in financing this project.
Alderman Brookman asked if the 1% fee to the City was
typical by law. Mr. Egeberg stated that the fee is
established by City Code. Alderman Brookman asked if the
City was under any obligation to the City of Elmhurst;
any risk. Mr. Egeberg said no. Alderman Brookman asked
when the project would be up and running. Mr. Egeberg
said February 1, 1999.
Alderman Arredia asked when the 1% fee ($16,710) would
be paid. Mr. Egeberg said it would be paid at the
closing.
Alderman Sarlo asked if any of the City's supported
industrial revenue bonds have ever failed. Mr. Egeberg
said no.
There was no public comment and no written comment had
been received by the City Clerk prior to the Public
Hearing.
This matter will come before the City Council again later
in the evening under the Consent Agenda.
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IDRBs The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
(Cont'd.)
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Arredia, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive
SESSION: Session to discuss pending litigation. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 7:08 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:41 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia.
PENDING Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
LITIGATION: with consensus in Executive Session that City Manager and
Staff be authorized to negotiate consistent with the
authority discussed. Motion declared carried.
PRESENTATION: Fire Chief Farinella stated that the Des Plaines Fire
Department has been working in conjunction with the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and fire
departments throughout the United States and Canada to
implement the first-ever North American fire drill. Fire
Chief Farinella encourages all residents to develop a
home escape plan and practice this plan with the entire
family this Wednesday, October 7th, at 6:00 p.m., during
the "The Great Escape."
CITIZEN Mr. Bill Walter, 820 Graceland Avenue, addressed the City
PARTICIPA.: Council stating that the purchase of the old Library
building by the City would be a win-win situation for
everyone.
Mr. Joe Botte, 560 Webford Avenue, addressed the City
Council strongly urging the City Council to buy the old
Library building and use it as a senior center.
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the City
Council regarding the skid marks on his street caused by
the Waste Management trucks; even though Waste Management
admits it is their fault, they have done nothing except
power wash the street, which didn't work; Waste
Management has to do something about this; they did it
again on Friday; the City has a serious problem here.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that the City has a golden opportunity
to establish a Des Plaines Community Center at the old
Library; the present Senior Center does not receive any
tax money; they need your help.
CONSENT Alderman Smith requested that Item 1 be removed from the
AGENDA: Consent Agenda; City Clerk McAllister requested that
Items 7 and 7a be removed; Alderman Sarlo requested that
Item 8 be removed; Alderman Arredia requested that Item
9 be removed; and a resident requested that Items 15 and
16 be removed.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 7, 7a, 8, 9, 15 and
16. Motion declared carried.
pot
CON. AGEN.
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES/
REG. MTG.
9/21/98
MINUTES/
EXE. SESS.
9/21/98
Consent
Agenda
WASTE MANGE.
CONTRACT
EXTENSION:
Consent
Agenda
IDRBs/
MONTANA METAL
PRODUCTS
25 HOWARD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-72-98
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances M-66-98, M-67-98 and Z-9-•98
were adopted; and Ordinances M-72-98, M-73-98 and M-74-98
were placed on First Reading.
Alderman Smith requested minutes of the regular meeting
of the City Council held September 21, 1998 be amended
as follows: Page Seven, "Rent Control/Mobile Home
Parks," Paragraph Three, should read, "Alderman Smith
stated that the City should not be in the business of
regulating the rent that a private business charges."
Alderman Smith also requested that Page Ten be amended
as follows: "Ordinance Z-8-98/1998 Zoning Ord,,"
Paragraph Four, Line Five, add "said ordinance still
being on Second Reading;."
Moved by Smith, seconded by Arredia, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held September
21, 1998, AS AMENDED. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
September 21, 1998. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held September
28, 1998, to extend contract with Waste Management, 350
Sumac Road, P.O. Box 396, Wheeling, IL 60090, for
optional fifth year to provide refuse hauling, disposal
and recycling services, commencing April 1, 1999, at a
total cost of $7.39 (no increase) per month/per household
with unlimited pickup. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize issuance of not -to -
exceed $3,835,000 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds,
Series 1998 (City's allocation of $1,671,000 and
allocation of $2,164,000 from the City of Elmhurst) to
Montana Metal Products, to finance the acquisition and
rehabilitation of facility and acquisition of machinery
and equipment for said facility, located at 25 E. Howard
Avenue; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-72-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF $3,835,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT VARIABLE RATE
DEMAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MMP
PROPERTIES, L.L.C. PROJECT) SERIES 1998, BY THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE POWERS;
AUTHORIZING THE LENDING OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS TO
MMP PROPERTIES, L.L.C. FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING ALL
OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF A PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE
ACQUISITION OF A MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITHIN THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, THE REHABILITATION OF SAID
MANUFACTURING FACILITY AND THE ACQUISITION OF MACHINERY
AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN SAID MANUFACTURING FACILITY;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST
INDENTURE, A LOAN AGREEMENT, A PLACEMENT AND REMARKETING
AGREEMENT, AND A TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT; APPROVING
RELATED DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS
RELATED THERETO. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
TRANSFER
OF
JURISDICTION
OAKTON ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-73-98
SALE BY
NWMC AUCTION/
CITY EQUIP.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-74-98
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
169 HARVEY:
Ordinance
M-75-98
ROOF REPAIR
SURVEY/CITY
HALL PARKING
DECK:
FENCE
VARIATION/
804 PRAIRIE:
PATIO
VARIATION/
169 HARVEY:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
179 HARVEY:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
CENTRAL ROAD
PUMP HOUSE
ROOF REPAIR:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to ratify agreement with Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) entered into on
September 21, 1998, for the transfer of jurisdiction of
Oakton Street, from Des Plaines/River Road to Lee
Street/Route 12-45, to the City's municipal street system
upon completion and acceptance of street reconstruction;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-73-98, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF THE
IMPROVEMENT OF OAKTON STREET, FROM EAST EDGE OF PAVEMENT
OF LEE STREET/U.S. ROUTE 12/45 TO WEST EDGE OF PAVEMENT
OF DES PLAINES/RIVER ROAD, TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
MUNICIPAL STREET SYSTEM. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize to sell by auction
through Northwest Municipal Conference on Saturday,
October 24, 1998, eight (8) surplus City -owned vehicles
(one -Public Works, three -Building Department, two -
Engineering, one-EMA, one -Police); and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-74-98, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
City Clerk McAllister announced that the request for a
license agreement to permit installation of a new
driveway apron constructed of brick pavers in the public
right-of-way on property located at 169 E. Harvey Avenue,
will be heard at the next meeting of the City Council on
October 19, 1998.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, that the request
for a delamination survey for the top level of the
parking structure located behind City Hall, be held for
discussion under Committee of the Whole later in the
evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, that the request
for a Fence Variation for property located at 804 Prairie
Avenue, be held for discussion under Committee of the
Whole later in the evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 515.0 of the Building Code to permit
reconstruction of existing 13' x 44' patio on property
located at 169 E. Harvey Avenue, that would contain a
total area of approximately 483.4 sq. ft. (Code permits
patios to have a total area of up to 344 sq. ft.).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 515.0 of the Building Code to permit
reconstruction of existing 20.58' x 27.17' patio, on
property located at 179 E. Harvey Avenue, that would
contain a total area of approximately 550 sq. ft. and
extend 20.58' from the building foundation (Code permits
patios to have a total area of up to 344 sq. ft. and
extend 15' from the building foundation). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Central Road Pump
House Roof Replacement to the lowest bidder, Mader
Roofing Company, 210 Chicago, Oak Park, IL 60302, for the
base bid amount of $6,450, plus fascia and gutter
replacement costs of $3.50 and $18.00 per foot, as
DYA
ROOF
(cont'd.)
BID AWARD/
CERAMIC TILE
FIRE STA. #1:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
RESOLUTION
R-60-98
RATIFY FIRE
UNION
CONTRACT:
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P44/(
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necessary/1998 Water Fund. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Ceramic Tile for
Fire Station #1 to the lowest bidder, L&M Builders, 881
E. Grant Drive, Des Plaines, in the total bid amount of
$8,919/1998 Budget. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Janitorial Contract for the I)es
Plaines Transit Center, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday,
October 23, 1998. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mr. Ted Sherwood, 675 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council asking what the starting salary is for a fireman
as of May 1, 1998. City Manager Douthwaite stated
$48,500. Mr. Sherwood asked how many departments have
longevity. City Manager Douthwaite stated that it has
been eliminated in all departments except for Fire and
Police. Mr. Sherwood asked what the purpose is for
longevity. City Manager Douthwaite stated that it is
like a bonus for serving a certain length of time with
the City
Mr. Sherwood stated that he was dismayed to learn that
Alderman Brookman would vote on an issue that would
indirectly or directly affect her husband; is concerned
that this might be a conflict of interest; did this not
come up at all.
Alderman Brookman stated that yes her husband is a
fireman who has served the community for 24 years and she
is very proud of that; he is not part of any bargaining
group nor is he covered by any Union contract, so she can
vote; there is no conflict of interest.
Mr. Sherwood asked City Attorney Wiltse if he had a legal
opinion regarding that matter.
City Attorney Wiltse stated to Alderman Brookman that
since whatever the bargaining unit gets the non-union
officers get, in that case she should abstain. Alderman
Brookman stated that before each vote she asked for City
Attorney Wiltse's legal counsel. City Attorney Wiltse
stated that he did not recall that, but in this case,
there should have been an abstention.
Alderman Higgason stated that she questioned this matter,
so it was looked at; she received the answer from
Alderman Brookman as she just stated, but she wasn't
happy with the answer.
Mr. Sherwood stated that he thinks it is disingenuous of
Alderman Brookman to imply that the raises that are given
to the union will not have a direct bearing upon the
raises that will be given to the officers; the City is
not being well served when, in his opinion, there is such
an obvious conflict of interest.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Resolution R-60-98, A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND THE DES PLAINES PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS
ASSOCIATION (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1998 THROUGH APRIL 30,
2001) .
Alderman Brookman asked City Attorney Wiltse if she
should abstain from voting on this matter. City Attorney
Wiltse said yes.
AMENDED ON OCTOBER 19, 1998 TO ADD:
* - "Alderman Brookman asked that the record show that th0(
e
actual starting salary of a firefighter is $34,490."
** - "Alderman Brookman also stated that when she voted on the
contract it was on the advice of the City Attorney; she
took her lead from City Attorney Dave Wiltse."
1
1
R-60-98
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-76-98
COMPENSATION
PLAN, FIRE
UNION EMPL.:
ORDINANCE
M-66-98
FIRE TRAINING
OFFICERS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-67-98
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
394 CORNELL:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-9-98
VARIATION/
3055
STILLWELL:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-72-98
IDRBs/
MONTANA
METAL PROD.:
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Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSTAIN:1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-76-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 1-15-4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE,"
OF CHAPTER 15, TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
TO ADD THERETO "FIRE GROUP - SALARY SCHEDULE I, EFFECTIVE
MAY 1, 1998 TO APRIL 30, 1999;" "FIRE GROUP - SALARY
SCHEDULE I, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1999 TO APRIL 30, 2000" AND
"FIRE GROUP - SALARY SCHEDULE I, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000
TO APRIL 30, 2001." Motion declared carried. Alderman
Brookman abstained. (final action on this matter under
Unfinished Business on October 19, 1998)
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-66-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE I -A
"FIRE GROUP," EFFECTIVE FROM MAY 1, 1998 TO APRIL 30,
1999, OF SECTION 1-15-4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE," CHAPTER 15, TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF :DES
PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO THE POSITIONS OF "FIRE LIEUTENANT
ASSIGNED ASSISTANT TRAINING OFFICER" AND "FIRE CAPTAIN
ASSIGNED TRAINING OFFICER." Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-67-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JOHN AND JOLYNN
METZGER FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FENCE IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 394 CORNELL, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance Z-9-98, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO
SECTIONS 3.2.4.2 AND 3.1.2.11 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A
DETACHED GARAGE MEASURING 19.38 FEET BY 33.76 FEET WITH
2.9 FEET FROM THE SIDE PROPERTY LINE INSTEAD OF THE
REQUIRED 5 FEET IN R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3055 STILLWELL DRIVE
(CASE NO. 98-20-V). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-72-98, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,835,000
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT VARIABLE RATE DEMAND
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MMP PROPERTIES,
L.L.C. PROJECT) SERIES 1998, BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE POWERS; AUTHORIZING
THE LENDING OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS TO MMP
PROPERTIES, L.L.C. FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING ALL OR
A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF A PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE
ACQUISITION OF A MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITHIN THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, THE REHABILITATION OF SAID
MANUFACTURING FACILITY AND THE ACQUISITION OF MACHINERY
AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN SAID MANUFACTURING FACILITY;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST
INDENTURE, A LOAN AGREEMENT, A PLACEMENT AND REMARKETING
AGREEMENT, AND A TAX REGULATORY AGREEMENT; APPROVING
RELATED DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS
RELATED THERETO. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
IDOT AGREE./
ROUTE 83
(ELMHURST
ROAD) IMPRV.:
FENCE &
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
893 WALNUT:
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MAYOR JUNG DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ENGINEERING - Alderman Elstner, Chair
City Engineer Oakley reviewed the matter that was
discussed and approved by the Committee of the Whole on
September 21, 1998, regarding the proposed resurfacing
and intersection improvements along Illinois Route 83
(Elmhurst Road) from I-90 (northwest Tollway) to Illinois
Route 58 (Golf Road), at a cost to the City of $12,151,
MFT Funds. This matter was held to give IDOT more time
to notify the businesses along Route 83 of how this
project will impact their business; Ordinances M-68-98,
M-69-98 and M-70-98 were placed on First Reading and
Resolution R-57-98 was held.
A discussion followed on the changes proposed for
Fuller's Car Wash, 771 Algonquin Road; Citgo Station, 795
Golf Road; and Firestone, 783 Golf Road. Alderman
Higgason questioned the proposed change at the
intersection of Kathleen Drive and Route 83, at the
entrance to the former Venture Store.
It was agreed that Staff and IDOT representatives would
meet with these business owners to clarify and work out
any changes that might be possible to the proposed
improvements that would impact their business.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to recommend to
the City Council that Ordinances M-68-98, M-69-98, M-70-
98 and Resolution R-57-98 be adopted at appropriate time
this evening pending any changes to the proposed
resurfacing and intersection improvements along Illinois
Route 83 (Elmhurst Road) from I-90 (Northwest Tollway)
to Illinois Route 58 (Golf Road), at a cost to the City
of $12,171/MFT Section 98 -00176 -00 -PV. Motion declared
carried.
BUILDING CODE - Alderman Arredia, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of September 14, 1998, regarding a request for a
Fence Variation, for property located at 893 Walnut
Court, to permit construction of a 6' high, privacy fence
on the property line along the secondary front yard on
Third Avenue. Director D'Onofrio stated that the
petitioner has modified his request to a 5' high fence,
50% open, 7' back to the building line. Director
D'Onofrio stated that the petitioner is also requesting
a Parking Pad Variation to permit construction of a 12'
x 27' asphalt parking pad with a total area of 324 sq.
ft. at the rear of the property.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of request for Variation to Section 6-7-1 of the
City Code to permit construction of a 5' high fence, 50%
open, with a 45 degree angle at the southeast corner, 7'
from the property line, in the secondary front yard along
Third Avenue; and further recommend approval of request
for a Variation to Section 111.7.1 of the Building Code
to permit construction of a 12' x 27' asphalt parking pad
with a total area of 324 sq. ft. on the west side of the
garage at the rear of the lot; all on property located
at 893 Walnut Court. Motion declared carried.
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CIRCULAR Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
DRIVEWAY memo of September 29, 1998, regarding an after -the -fact
VARIATION/ request for one-for-one replacement of circular driveway
555 on property located at 555 Trailside Lane. Director
TRAILSIDE: D'Onofrio stated that the petitioner continued to
resurface the driveway with gravel even though a stop
work order was in effect; the petitioner claims he was
only doing maintenance on the driveway; the petitioner
is also requesting relief from the requirement that the
driveway be paved since it always has been gravel.
Director D'Onofrio stated that the Staff is recommending
that the petitioner pay a fine of $500, pave the entire
driveway, and an engineering site plan be provided.
FENCE
VARIATION/
804
PRAIRIE:
Petitioner Richard Redella addressed the Committee of the
Whole and presented pictures of the driveway that has
been in place since 1907.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to
the City Council to grant request for an after -the -fact
Variation to Section 111.7.1 of the Building Code to
permit that the improvements made are considered to be
maintenance and not a one-for-one replacement of the
circular driveway; and no engineering site plan be
required Motion declared carried.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of September 14, 1998, regarding a request for an
after -the -fact Variation to make legal two (2) existing
6' high, privacy fences; one is located in the front yard
along Prairie Avenue and the other is in the secondary
front yard along Fourth Avenue. Director D'Onofrio
stated that Staff is not opposed to the fence along
Prairie Avenue, but is opposed to the fence along Fourth
Avenue, which can be removed entirely or the height
reduced down to 4' and remove a number of boards to make
it 50% open.
Petitioner Nick Bottis addressed the Committee of the
Whole stating that he would happy to cut the fence along
Fourth Avenue down to 4' and angle it 45 degrees by the
garage.
Mr. Len Dempster, 833 Prairie Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating his support of this
request; Mr. Bottis is trying to improve his property;
the residents in the area feel he is trying to improve
his property.
Alderman Brookman stated that maybe the aldermen should
look at the fence requirement for corner lots.
Alderman Christiansen stated that the aldermen should
also look at the fines.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to recommend
to the City Council to deny request for an after -the -fact
Variation to Section 6-7-1 of the City Code to make legal
an existing 6' high privacy fence in the secondary front
yard along Fourth Avenue (Code permits front yard fences
to not exceed 3.5' in height and be at least 50% open),
on property located at 804 Prairie Avenue. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Elstner and Arredia voted no.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council to deny request for an after -the -fact
Variation to Section 6-7-1 of the City Code to make legal
an existing 6' high privacy fence in the front yard on
property located at 804 Prairie Avenue (Code permits
front yard fences to not exceed 3.5' in height and be at
least 50% open). Motion declared failed. Aldermen
Christiansen, Sarlo, and Smith voted yes.
AMENDED ON OCTOBER 19, 1998 TO ADD:
"and resident be allowed to reasonable maintain the existing
circular drive."
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804 PRAIRIE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
(Cont'd.) the City Council to Grant request for an after -the -fact
Variation to Section 6-7-1 of the City Code to make legal
an existing 6' high privacy fence in the front yard on
property located at 804 Prairie Avenue (Code permits
front yard fences to not exceed 3.5' in height and be at
least 50% open). Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Christiansen, Sarlo and Smith voted no.
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Smith, Chair
CITIZEN- Director of Emergency Communications Ornberg reviewed her
EMPLOYEE memo of September 28, 1998, regarding the implementation
NOTIFICATION of a Citizen/Employee Notification Program that is being
PROGRAM: recommended by both the Staff of the City of Park Ridge
and City of Des Plaines, and which would be used for
emergency or informational announcements and to allow the
recall of selected employees for special circumstances.
MAYOR'S
RIGHT TO
VOTE:
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve the implementation of a Citizen/Employee
Notification Program and award the contract to the sole
source, Dialogic Communications Corporation, 381
Riverside Drive, Third Floor, Franklin, TN 37064, in the
total amount of $43,250 to be shared 50-50 with the City
of Park Ridge; City's total cost to be $21,625/
Contingency Fund. Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, that the matter
of the Mayor's right to vote be held for discussion in
the Committee of the Whole on October 19, 1998. Motion
declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
WARRANT Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
REGISTER: City Council approval of October 5, 1998 - Warrant
Register in the amount of $1,919,913.26, which includes
$161.55 in expenditures to Home Depot; and further
recommend that Resolution R-61-98 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried
(Alderman Elstner abstained on approving the $161.55 in
expenditures to Home Depot - conflict of interest).
PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Higgason, Chair
ROOF REPAIR Director of Public Works Shirley reviewed his memo of
SURVEY/CITY September 29, 1998, regarding the need for a delamination
HALL PARKING survey on the top level of the parking structure located
DECK: behind City Hall.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that it
would be in the best interest of the City to waive usual
bid procedures and accept proposal from Walker Parking
Consultants, 505 Davis Road, Elgin, IL 60123, for
engineering services to perform a delamination survey on
the top level of the parking structure located behind
City Hall; said survey to include recommended
maintenance -repair work and determine the cost of the
maintenance -repair; all at a cost not -to -exceed
$5,700/Building and Grounds Fund. Motion declared
carried.
ORDINANCE
Z-10-98
SPECIAL USE/
1552 RAND:
1999-2003
CAPITAL
IMPROVE.
PROGRAM:
RESOLUTION
R-57-98
AUTH. MFT
FUNDS FOR
ROUTE 83
IMPROV.:
ORDINANCE
M-68-98
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
ROUTE 83
IMPROV.
ORDINANCE
M-69-98
PROHIB. WASTE
DISCHARGE/
ROUTE 83
IMPROV.:
ORDINANCE
M-70-98
PROHIB.
ENCROACH./
ROUTE 83
IMPROV.:
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MAYOR JUNG ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, that First Reading
on Ordinance Z-10-98, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE
PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
GASOLINE FILLING STATION AND A 7-11 FOOD STORE IN C-2
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1552 RAND ROAD (CASE NO. 98 -11 -SU), be discussed by the
Committee of the Whole on October 19, 1998 (this matter
was approved by the City Council on September 21, 1998).
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held September
28, 1998, to approve proposed 1999-2003 Capital
Improvement Program. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolution
R-57-98, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF SUFFICIENT
FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF MFT SECTION 98 -00176 -00• -PV
IMPROVEMENT. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance
M-68-98, AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING ALONG ELMHURST
ROAD, BETWEEN I-90 AND GOLF ROAD, WITHIN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M-69-98, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF
SANITARY AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE INTO ANY STORM SEWER OR
DRAINAGE FACILITY CONSTRUCTED AS A PART OF THE ILLINOIS
ROUTE 83 (ELMHURST ROAD) IMPROVEMENT. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M-70-98, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN
THE STATE OF ILLINOIS RIGHT OF WAY ALONG ILLINOIS ROUTE
83 (ELMHURST ROAD). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
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FENCE & Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
PARKING PAD recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
VARIATION' for Variation to Section 6-7-1 of the City Code to permit
893 WALNUT: construction of a 5' high fence, 50% open, with a 45
degree angle at the southeast corner, 7' from the
property line, in the secondary front yard along Third
Avenue; and further grant request for a Variation to
Section 111.7.1 of the Building Code to permit
construction of a 12' x 27' asphalt parking pad witha
total area of 324 sq. ft. on the west side of the garage
at the rear of the lot; all on property located at 893
Walnut Court. Motion declared carried.
CIRCULAR Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
DRIVEWAY recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
VARIATION/ for an after -the -fact Variation to Section 111.7.1 of the
555 Building Code, for property located at 555 Trailside, to
TRAILSIDE: permit that the improvements made are considered to be
maintenance and not a one-for-one replacement of the
CQV/.04 circular driveway; and no engineering site plan be
0°07 required Motion declared carried.
FENCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
VARIATION/ with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to deny
804 PRAIRIE: request for an after -the -fact Variation to Section 6-7-1
of the City Code to make legal an existing 6' high
Fourth Ave. privacy fence in the secondary front yard along Fourth
Fence Avenue (Code permits front yard fences to not exceed 3.5'
in height and be at least 50% open), on property located
at 804 Prairie Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 -Christiansen, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith
NAYS: 2-Elstner, Arredia
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Prairie Ave. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Fence recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
for an after -the -fact Variation to Section 6-7-1 of the
City Code to make legal an existing 6' high privacy fence
in the front yard on property located at 804 Prairie
Avenue (Code permits front yard fences to not exceed 3.5'
in height and be at least 50% open) . Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 5-Elstner, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 2 -Christiansen, Smith
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-61-98, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R-61-98 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$1,919,913.26, which includes $161.55 in expenditures to
Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving the $161.55 in expenditures to Home Depot).
ROOF REPAIR Moved by Higgason, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
SURVEY/CITY with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that it
HALL PARKING would be in the best interest of the City to waive usual
DECK: bid procedures and accept proposal from Walker Parking
Consultants, 505 Davis Road, Elgin, IL 60123, for
engineering services to perform a delamination survey on
the top level of the parking structure located behind
City Hall; said survey to include recommended
maintenance -repair work and determine the cost of the
AMENDED ON OCTOBER 19, 1998 TO ADD:
"and resident be allowed to reasonably maintain the
existing circular drive."
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1
1
1
1
1
ROOF REPAIR
(Cont'd.)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RE MODIFIED
VOLUME SVS.
FOR GARBAGE
PICKUP:
ADJOURNMENT:
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maintenance -repair; all at a cost not -to -exceed $5,700/
Building & Grounds Fund. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, that Staff be
authorized to send a questionnaire to all residents
regarding interest in a modified volume service (less
cost, less service) for garbage pickup; said
questionnaire to be paid for through Keep Illinois
Beautiful 1995 Grant funds. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES:
6 -Christiansen,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1 -Brookman
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Elstner, Higgason,
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
24 -Th
, 1998
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK