02/21/1989MINUTES 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 21, 1989
'CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor
John E. Seitz at 8:05 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council. Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Tuesday, February 21, 1989.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy,
Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt. Alderman Adams
was absent.
Also present were: City Manager Asaro, City Comptroller Peters,
Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief Clark, Deputy Police
Chief Storm, Municipal Development Director Pagones, City Engineer
Oakley, Human Resources and Services Director Donahue, and City
Attorney Smith.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
MINUTES:
The opening prayer was given by Pastor David W. Jones,
First Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Sarlo, to approve Minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held on
February 6, 1989, as published. Motion declared
carried.
BISHOP Moved by Schneck, seconded by Healy, to suspend the
PLUMBING rules so that Questioning of Department Heads could
CONTRACT: come before the Council. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Healy, seconded by Christiansen, to allow
Corporate Attorney Patrick Lucansky to speak to the
Council regarding his opinion of the Bishop Plumbing
contract for the Cross Connection Control Survey.
Considerable discussion followed. Mr. Lucansky
reiterated his opinion that the contract was legal.
Mayor Seitz advised the council that he is trying
to arrange a meeting with Ms. Lou Allyn Byus, Cross -
Connection Control Program Coordinator, Division of
Public Water Supplies, Illinois Environmental Protec-
tion Agency, and it has tentatively been scheduled for
Thursday, March 9, 1989 at 6:30 P.M. Alderman Sarlo
requested that former City Engineer Bruce Shrake be
in attendance. There was some discussion as to
whether Mr. Shrake would charge a fee to attend, so
Mayor Seitz directed City Engineer Oakley to contact
Mr. Shrake to see if he would attend without charge.
Mayor Seitz will confirm this meeting with Ms. Byus
and so advise the Council.
Mr. Robert Melko, owner of Bishop Plumbing, also
addressed the Council regarding the work he is doing.
BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adoptthe
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: $872,490.14. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 13-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Bonk, Healy, Wetter,
Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Schiro, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3 -Christiansen, Adams, Hervas
Motion declared carried.
ABATEMENT
ORDINANCE:
HOTEL -MOTEL
TAX:
SCHRAUTEMYER'S
SUBDIVISION,
2230 DOUGLAS:
MESSENGER
RESUBDIVISION
HOWARD AT
MT. PROSPECT:
McKAY-NEALI S
SUBDIVISION
1385 LINCOLN:
MULLAN
SUBDIVISION
LINCOLN LANE
& SHORT TERR.:
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Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt
recommendation of Finance Committee that the City
abate the levy of taxes for the year 1988 in the
amount of $350,000 of the $796,875 levy as provided
in Ordinance M-36-84 authorizing the issuance of
General Obligation Variable Rate Demand Bonds
(Ordinance M-5-89 on First Reading this evening).
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt
recommendation of Finance Committee that the current
hotel -motel tax be adjusted to reflect a 3% charge on
gross receipts (presently 2% of 95% of gross receipts)
(Ordinance M-7-89 on First Reading this evening).
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gebert, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee
to accept Schrautemyer's Subdivision improvements as
constructed, 2230 Douglas Avenue (Raymond Schrautemyer)
and refund of public improvement surety bond in the
amount of $4,445 with 10% of cash warrant in the
amount of $355.60 to be held for 18 months after
public improvements are completed and approved by City
Engineer. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 13-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Bonk, Healy, Wetter,
Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo
Chiropolos, Schiro, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -none
ABSENT: 3 -Christiansen, Adams, Hervas
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gebert, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee
to accept Messenger Resubdivision improvements as
constructed, Howard Avenue at Mt. Prospect Road and
refund of public improvement surety bond in the
amount of $117,212.81 with cash warranty in the amount
of $9,377.02 to be held for 18 months after public
improvements are completed and approved by City
Engineer, and cash tree planing warranty in the amount
of $300 shall not be released until City Forester has
inspected the plantings. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: 13-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Bonk, Healy, Wetter,
Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo
Chiropolos, Schiro, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3 -Christiansen, Adams, Hervas
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gebert, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
concur with Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
plat of McKay-Nealis Subdivision, 1385 Lincoln Avenue,
(John McKay), and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute same. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gebert, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
concur with Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
plat of Mullan Subdivision, Lincoln Lane and Short
Terrace (Michael Mullan), and Mayor and city Clerk be
authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried.
MANNHEIM- Moved by Gebert, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt
HIGGINS TRIANGLE recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
PLANNING REPORT: approve Priority Planning Area I Report for the
Mannheim & Higgins "Triangle" which is bounded by
Mannheim Road, Higgins Road and the Wisconsin Central
Railroad right-of-way, extending north to Lunt Avenue.
Motion declared carried.
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CENTRAL ROAD Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
IMPROVEMENTS recommendation of Engineering Committee that Mayor and
RAND TO WOLF: City Clerk be authorized to execute agreement, along
with Village of Mt. Prospect, to have Triton Consulting
Engineers, Ltd., 6333 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL
60646 to provide Construction Engineering Services for
the Central Road Improvements (Rand Road to Wolf Road),
with City's share being $10,834.90, MFT Section No.
88-00152-00 WR. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
SANITARY SEWER Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
EVALUATION recommendation of Engineering Committee to accept
SURVEY: proposal from RJN Environmental Associates, Inc., 202
W. Front Street, Wheaton, IL 60187, to provide com-
pletion of building inspections in separate sewer areas
to identify sources of infiltration and inflow as
mandated by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of
Greater Chicago, at a cost not to exceed $46,970, 1987
Sewer Bond Funds, and Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign necessary agreement. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
TRAFFIC STUDY/ Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
OAKTON-LEE recommendation of Engineering Committee that City
MANNHEIM AREA: Clerk be authorized to sign Supplemental Resolution
in the amount of $16,000, MFT Section No. 89-00155-00EG
to fund Oakton Street/Lee-Mannheim Road Area Compre-
hensive Traffic Study, and Engineering Department be
authorized to go out for proposals. Motion declared
carried.
PURCHASE OF
FIRE ENGINE
PUMPER:
PURCHASE OF
POLICE RADIO
EQUIPMENT:
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Healy, to adopt recom-
mendation of Public Safety Committee to award contract
for one (1) 1500 GPM Class "A" Pumper and related
equipment to W. S. Darley & Company, 2000 Anson Drive,
Melrose Park, IL 60160 and Spartan Motors, Inc, 1000
Reynolds Road, Charlotte, MI 48813, the lowest
responsible bidders, in the amount of $176,720,
budgeted funds, and approve necessary purchase orders.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Healy, to adopt recom-
mendation of Public Safety Committee to accept State
net bid for eleven (11) Syntor-X 9000 Mobile Radios
at $1,422 each for a total of $15,642, and twenty-two
(22) MT -1000 Portable Radios at $695 each for a total
of $15,290, from Motorola, Inc., 1000 Mittel Drive,
Wood Dale, IL 60191. Upon roll call, the vote was:
RADIO EQUIP.
(Cont'd.)
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AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
RECYCLING Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recom-
PROGRAM mendation of Public Works Committee that City apply
GRANT: to the State of Illinois for $25,000 grant to begin a
recycling program with City providing matching funds
of $25,000. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
PURCHASE OF
LIGHT DUTY
TRUCKS:
PURCHASE OF
HEAVY DUTY
TRUCKS:
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recom-
mendation of Public Works Committe to award contract
for purchase of five (5) Light Duty Trucks to second
lowest bidder (low bidder withdrew bid), Z -Frank
Chevrolet, 6060 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659,
in the amount of $77,128.47. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recom-
mendation of Public Works Committee to award contract
for purchase of two (2) Heavy Duty Dump Trucks and one
(1) Tandem Axle Chassis with Log Loader Bed to the
lowest responsible bidder, Patson, Inc./Northwest
Truck Center, 4000 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL
60131, in the amount of $151,283.75. UPon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
PURCHASE OF Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recom-
ENDLOADER/ mendation of Public Works Committee to award contract
BACKHOE: for purchase of one (1) Endloader/Backhoe to lowest
responsible bidder, Casey Equipment Company, 2700 S.
Mt. Prospect Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018, in the
amount of $30,868. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
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REPAIR OF
DUMP TRUCK:
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Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recom-
mendation of Public Works Committee to ratify Purchase
Order #56840 in the amount of $5,227.60 to K & S Truck
Parts, P.O. Box 681456, Schaumburg, IL 60168, for
emergency repair (new engine) of a large dump truck
being used for plowing. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
1989 SPRING Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recom-
TREE PURCHASE: mendation of Public Works Committee to award contract
for purchase of thirteen (13) Washington Hawthorne
Trees and one (1) 3" Crimson King Maple Tree to
Bertholds Nursery and Garden Center, 434 E. Devon
Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, in the amount of
$1,861, and the remaining one hundred and forty-eight
(148) various species be purchased from Davey Tree
Expert Company, 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, OH 44240,
in the amount of $14,252; all material to be delivered
to the City's Public Works facilities and planted by
Forestry Department. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
1989 PARKWAY
TREE & STUMP
REMOVAL:
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recom-
mendation of Public Works Committee to award contract
for 1989 Parkway Tree and Stump Removal to the lowest
bidder, R. W. Hendricksen Company, 1370 S. PennsylvaniE
Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018, in an amount not to
exceed $40,000, and bid bonds/checks be returned to
unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
1989 TREE Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt recom-
TRIMMING mendation of Public Works Committee to award contract
CONTRACT: for 1989 Tree Trimming to the lowest bidder, R. W.
Hendricksen Company, 1370 S. Pennsylvania Avenue,
Des Plaines, IL 60018, in an amount not to exceed
$65,000, and bid bonds/checks be returned to unsuccess-
full bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
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PROHIBITING At the request of Alderman Bonk, Mayor Seitz referred
CONSTRUCTION draft ordinance regarding prohibiting the construction
OF CONDOMINIUMS: of condominiums in a certain area of City to Municipal
Development Committee.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-5-89, AN
M-5-89 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
1988 TAX PLAINES PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 1988 TAX
ABATEMENT: LEVY PREVIOUSLY MADE BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
THE 1984 CORPORATE PURPOSE VARIABLE RATE DEMAND BONDS.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Healy, to waive First
M-6-89 Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-6-89. Motion
NATIONAL declared carried.
FIRE CODE:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Healy, to adopt Ordinance
M-6-89, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-7-1 OF THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE, UPDATING THE WORDAGE OF SAID
SECTION TO INCLUDE 1984 UPDATED EDITIONS OF ALL
VOLUMES OF THE NATIONAL FIRE CODES. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-7-89, AN
M-7-89 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-47-3(A) CT THE DES PLAINES
HOTEL -MOTEL CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO THE HOTEL -MOTEL OPERATOR'S
TAX: OCCUPATION TAX.
ORDINANCE Moved by Healy, seconded by Schiro, to waive First
M-25-88 Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-25-88. Upon
SHELF PRICE roll call, the vote was:
MARKING: AYES: 10-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Bonk, Healy, Schneck,
Kisslinger, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 5 -Christiansen, Wetter, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlc
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Healy, to adopt Ordinance
M-25-88, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-3-9, OF
CHAPTER 3, TITLE V, OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO SHELF PRICING OF MERCHANDISE IN RETAIL
FOOD STORES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 11-Muehlenbeck Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Schneck, Kisslinger, Chiropolos,
Schiro, Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 4 -Wetter, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
R-2-89 Resolution R-2-89 requesting City's legislators to
SUPPORT OF take any and all action necessary to provide necessary
MWRD WATER funding for design work for Metropolitan Water
STORAGE Reclamation District's new water storage facility.
FACILITY: Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas,
Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Adams
Motion declared carried.
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NORTHWEST Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Northwest
WATER COMM. Water Commission Resubdivision, 1525 N. Wolf Road
RESUBDIVISION: (M. Burkland, Atty.) was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee.
APPOINTMENTS: Moved by Wetter, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Mayor Seitz's appointment of Thresa A. Buyle to the
Clean Community/Beautification Commission to replace
Larry DiGiannantonio, term to expire January 1, 1990.
Motion declared carried.
MAINE WEST
GIRLS BASKET-
BALL TEAM:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to concur
with Mayor Seitz's appointment of Donald J. Stolpa,
A.I.A. to the Architectural Commission to replace
Orville Kurtz, term to expire August 5, 1989.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Sarlo, that Mayor Seitz
make arrangements to appropriately honor the members
of the Maine West Girls Basketball Team who set a new
State record' for consecutive wins at 65 and for the
high honor and recogriiytion they have brought to the
City of Des Plaines. Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Bonk, seconded by Sarlo, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:31 P.M.
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Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK