07-10-2000047
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS I DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER I MONDAY I
JULY 10, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Acting Mayor
Anthony W. Arredia at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, July 10, 2000.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith. Alderman Petersen was absent.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Administrative Assistant to
the City Manager Bajor; Director of Finance Egeberg, Fire Chief
Farinella, Police Chief Sturlini, Director of Public Work Killian, Keep
Des Plaines Beautiful Coordinator Rosinia, Director of Community
Development D'Onofrio, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director of Human
Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City
Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
PROPOSED
TIF #3
WILLE RD.:
CALL TO
ORDER:
Discussion:
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Charles L. Reid,
Bethesda Worship Center, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia presented Certificates of
Appreciation to the following people who had been
nominated for the "Be Nice Month" awards:
Beverly Maleski, 1069 Seymour Avenue
Nancy Kirsh, Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Plantz, 625 Patricia Lane
Dominick Caputo, 685 Patricia Lane
Stephen Thomas, REACH Program, 2340 River Road
Acting Mayor Arredia read a letter from Maryville Academy
commending Building Inspector Richard Grzebieniak for his
many years of dedicated service as advisory, fundraiser
and friend of Maryville Academy. Acting Mayor Arredia
presented Mr. Grzebieniak with a plaque of appreciation
on behalf of Maryville Academy. Alderman Brookman stated
that Mr. Grzebieniak has always gone "above and beyond"
attending meetings at night and on weekends; he makes us
all look good
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY I JULY 10 I
2000
Acting Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order
at 7:11 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant
to legal notice to give citizens the opportunity to
comment on a proposed Wille Road/Mt. Prospect Road
Redevelopment Plan, Redevelopment Project, and
Redevelopment Project Area #3 for tax increment financing
program.
City Manager Douthwaite briefly reviewed this matter.
City Clerk McAllister read a letter from Community
Consolidated School District 59, dated June 14, 2000,
requesting that the City not exceed the estimated $7.5
million in project costs; derive as much funding as
possible from other sources; the scope of the project be
primarily for infrastructure; and once the property is
sold, TIF #3 be closed.
TIF #3
(Cont'd.)
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
BID REVIEW/
GARLAND PLACE
CUL-DE-SAC:
MEMBERSHIP
DUES/
SUB. O'HARE
COMMISSION:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
ALLEY VACA./
ILLINOIS-
HOWARD-
DEANE &:
PROSPECT:
Ord. M-33-00
048
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PAGE TWO
Acting Mayor Arredia asked for public comment. There was
none. Further action on this matter under Committee of
the Whole on August 7, 2000.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:16 p.m.
Mr. John Harris, 2570 Rusty Drive, addressed the City
Council stating that he has had problems with TCI-AT&T
for the last year; he has reported this numerous times
to City officials but nothing has been done; there has
been no response.
Acting Mayor Arredia asked Mr. Harris to give his
telephone number to City Clerk McAllister and he and
Alderman Becker will meet with him to resolve this
problem.
Alderman Sayad stated that there will be a meeting on
Monday, August 14, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., in Room 102 ,
regarding Cable matters; Mr. Harris should attend that
meeting.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, that the bid
review for the Garland Place Cul-De-Sac scheduled to be
discussed under Committee of the Whole this evening, be
TABLED until Monday, August 21, 2000. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, that the matter
of membership dues for the Suburban O'Hare Commission
scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the Whole
this evening, be TABLED until Monday, July 17, 2000.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Becker requested that Items 3 and 3a be removed
from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman requested that
Items 4 and 4a be removed; and Alderman Elstner requested
that Item 6 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, 4 and 4a, and 6.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances M-27-00, M-28-00, M-29-00, M-
30-00 and M-31-00 were adopted; and Resolution R-47-00
was adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held June 19,
2000, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held June
19, 2000. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Becker stated his concern that garbage trucks
would not be able to make the turn into the alley in
order to serve the residents in the area.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE until
August 7, 2000, the recommendation of Des Plaines Plan
Commission to grant request from Phat Bao Temple, 1495~
ALLEY VACA.
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
00-24-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1411 RAND:
Ordinance
Z-13-00
S-CURVE
FEASIBILITY
STUDY AGREE.
AMENDMENT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-47-00
HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS:
049
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PAGE THREE
Prospect Avenue, that the City vacate alley right-of-way
located in the block bounded by Illinois Street, Howard
Avenue, Deane Street and Prospect Avenue, contingent
upon:
1. Petitioner reimbursing the City for cost of the land,
as determined by the appraisal;
2. Petitioner providing a Plat of Vacation showing all
streets and alleys in the vicinity with correct names and
right-of-way widths and plat certificates;
3. Petitioner removing the existing depressed curb
located on Illinois Street and replace it with B6-12 curb
and gutter; replace parkway sod; all to be done within
60 days of approval, weather permitting; and
place on First Reading Ordinance M-33-00, AN ORDINANCE
FOR THE VACATION OF AN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WEST
OF ILLINOIS STREET BETWEEN PROSPECT AND HOWARD AVENUES.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman stated her concern about the
landscaping, should there be more; how will the City
monitor installation of any new signs. Director of
Community Development D'Onofrio stated that there would
be an inspection made by a City employee and if there is
a violation, the owner will be cited.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Case 00-24-CU, to grant request for a Conditional Use
and a Lot Area Variation to permit sale of motor vehicles
on parcel less than 25,000 sq. ft., on property located
at 1411 Rand Road in C-3 General Commercial District,
contingent upon:
1. Petitioner securing a Des Plaines Business License
to sell used automobiles within 30 days of approval of
the Conditional Use;
2. That no more than six (6) automobiles be displayed
for sale and they must be displayed in the exact location
shown on the site plan submitted by the petitioner;
3. No new signage be erected without securing a permit
from the Department of Community Development;
4. Owner must maintain an orderly appearance on the lot,
meaning that said site will not be overrun with an excess
of cars; and
place on First Reading Ordinance Z-13-00, AN ORDINANCE
ALLOWING FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLE SALES IN A C-3 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT AT 1411 RAND ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 00-24-CU). Motion declared
carried (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda
on August 7, 2000).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Feasibility Study Agreement
between the City and Illinois Department of
Transportation (executed August 26, 1999), to conduct a
Feasibility Study for the improvement of U.S. Route 14
at the Union Pacific and Wisconsin Central Railroad
Crossings (S-curve) , to provide for funding from IDOT of
$225,000, rather than the previous amount of $100,000;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-47-00, A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FEASIBILITY STUDY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, EXECUTED
AUGUST 26, 1999. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Coordinator Rosinia stated
that her first memo of June 22, 2000, did not clearly
indicate the scope of the recommendations being made for
Holiday Decorations, so she sent the City Council another
memo, dated June 29, 2000, which she reviewed.
Coordinator Rosinia stated that the Holiday Decorations
Committee is recommending to:
DECORATIONS
(Cont'd.)
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-27-00
PREVAILING
WAGE RATES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-28-00
LIC. AGREE./
556
CONCORD:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-29-00
LIC. AGREE./
2584 RUSTY:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-30-00
LIC. AGREE./
1878 FARGO:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-31-00
AMENDMENT/
COUNCIL
PROCEDURES:
Consent
Agenda
050
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PAGE FOUR
--award bid for Outline Buildings and Lighting Downtown
Trees to the lowest bidder, Four Seasons, 1510 Morgan
Trail, McHenry, IL 60050, in the amount of $23,126/KDPB
Budget;
--allocate additional funds from the General Fund for
carriage rides, decorated tree by Four Seasons and
artificial garland from Four Seasons, in the total amount
of $16,312.50; and
--upgrade electricity on Miner Street in the amount of
$25,000.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to:
award bid for outlining portion of City parking
structure, City Hall, Police Department, Transit Center;
and for lighting downtown trees, to Four Seasons, 1510
Morgan Trail, McHenry, IL 60050, in the amount of
$23,126/Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Budgeted Funds;
Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Coordinator be authorized
to prepare bid specifications for upgrading electricity
on Miner Street and then advertise for bids;
- -Committee of the Whole meeting be held on Monday,
August 21, 2000, to review the bids and a discussion be
held on additional funding for carriage rides, a
decorated tree and artificial garland.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Roof Replacement at Fire Station #2,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 4, 2000. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to adopt Ordinance
M-27-00, AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO 820 ILCS 130/1, ET SEQ.
( 1998) PERTAINING TO WAGES OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to adopt Ordinance
M-28-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DOUGLAS SAMUELSON,
PROPERTY OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT
OF 556 CONCORD LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to adopt Ordinance
M-29-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DELORES DAVIS ,
PROPERTY OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT
OF 2584 RUSTY DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to adopt Ordinance
M-30-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VIRGINIA STONER,
PROPERTY OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT
OF 1878 FARGO AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to adopt Ordinance
M-31-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE"
CHAPTER 6 "COUNCIL," SECTION 9 "PROCEDURE," TO ADD A NEW
NUMBER 4 TO INCLUDE "ALDERMANIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND
COMMENTS" TO THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE
00-12-CU-V
CONDIT. USE/
382 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
051
7/10/00
PAGE FIVE
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Alderman Sayad reviewed the many meetings he has had with
church officials and residents regarding the request for
a Conditional Use to permit expansion of a place of
worship in R-1 Single-Family Residential District, on
property located at 382 S. Mt. Prospect Road.
Alderman Sayad stated that the church has made some
significant changes to the plan, i.e. seating capacity
will be reduced from 4 5 O to 3 O O, number of parking spaces
reduced from 115 to 108, landscaping buffer along the
south property line will be increased from 12' to 13';
lighting will be installed to code and proper light
fixtures installed.
Petitioner Pastor Samuel Lee addressed the Committee of
the Whole stating that it has been good working with
Acting Mayor Arredia and Alderman Sayad; he thanked all
the people for working so hard; he thinks something can
be worked out.
Alderman Beauvais asked if the water problem would be
solved for that resident on Fremont Court. Alderman
Sayad stated that flood control would be one of the
conditions put on the agreement. Alderman Sayad stated
for the record that if water came onto the resident's
property, the petitioner would have to correct the
problem; the petitioner has to follow the Cook County
ordinance; the City has to ensure that the water is at
the right elevation.
The attorney for the petitioner addressed the Committee
of the Whole and read from a Supreme Court decision
regarding the meaning of "compelling interest."
Mr. Richard Hutton, 31 W. Fremont Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and read the definition of
"compelling interest" from the Illinois State Statutes,
which some people are trying to get amended; the
residents are not against the church, they are just
concerned about what will happen to their property; the
residents on Fremont Court are still concerned about
noise, traffic and water; he is opposed to this new plan.
Mr. John Arapidis, 21 W. Fremont Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he commends the
church for their efforts to resolve these problems; his
concern is the water issue; also lighting, traffic and
security.
A resident at 21 W. Fremont Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he commends the
church officials too, but he is against this expansion;
the changes are not significant enough; he has concerns
about traffic, noise and lighting.
Ms. Norma Hulett, 54 Michael Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she is in favor of
this expansion; the church has been a good neighbor; they
are bending over backwards to make this work; this
request should be approved.
A member of the church addressed the Committee of the
Whole stating that church members do not stay late; they
have a curfew; they are not allowed to stay late because
of their concern for the neighbors; the church has been
a benefit to the community with their strong moral code~
CHURCH
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
00-27-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1969 TOUHY:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
052
7/10/00
PAGE SIX
A resident at 1609 Howard Avenue addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating her support for this church and how
it has affected her personally as a teenager.
Mr. Reginald Harris, 1224 Earl Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has lived here 28
years; the big issues are traffic, lighting and water,
but if the City and County doesn't approve the plans, it
won't go through; the traffic this church will create is
minuscule; he doesn't think the traffic or lighting
problems are significant.
Alderman Sayad stated that the lighting is something that
has to be correct and built according to Code, but the
main issue is water; everyone is concerned about this.
Alderman Sayad stated that it is his understanding that
the church will come back to the City with elevation
plans and that the church has to hold the water that
comes on their property. Pastor Lee said yes, that is
correct.
The attorney for the petitioner stated that they would
agree to conditions being placed on the Conditional Use
regarding water, etc.
Alderman Smith stated that he is not in favor of putting
conditions on this agreement; we don't require this of
anyone else.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council to grant request, re Zoning Case 00-12-
CU-V, for a Conditional Use to permit expansion of a
place of worship in R-1 Single-Family Residential
District on property located at 382 S. Mt. Prospect Road,
pending Staff approval of Engineering plans that would
include water retention and lighting that would meet all
City codes and report back to the City Council for
approval; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance.
Following further discussion, moved by Becker, seconded
by Brookman, to call for the question. Motion declared
carried.
Motion declared carried on the original motion. Alderman
Smith voted no and asked that the record show that he is
not against the Conditional Use, just the conditions that
were placed on it.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of June 15, 2000, regarding request for a
Conditional Use to permit expansion of an existing place
of worship on property located at 1969 Touhy Avenue; the
Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval
of this request.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council,
re Zoning Case 00-27-CU, to grant request for a
Conditional Use to permit expansion of an existing place
of worship in R-1 Single Family Residential District on
property located at 1969 Touhy Avenue; and City Attorney
be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of July 10, 2000 -Warrant Register, in the
amount of $2,171,698.28, which includes $1,698.75 in ~
8/21/00
AMENDMENT: Add
"Alderman Sayad stated that just as soon as the church
comes back to the City with the new elevation
plans, he will have a meeting with the residents to
review the plans for their input."
WARRANT
(Cont'd.)
PROPOSED
CHANGES TO
EMPLOYEE
DENTAL
BENEFITS:
LIQ. LIC./
965-967 s.
ELMHURST:
MAINTENANCE/
LATERAL
SEWERS:
ZONING CASE
00-12-CU-V
CONDIT. USE/
382 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
ZONING CASE
00-27-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1969 TOUHY:
053
7/10/00
PAGE SEVEN
expenditures to Home Depot; and further recommend that
Resolution R-48-00 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner
abstained on approving expenditures to Home Depot in the
amount of $1,698.75 -conflict of interest).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that
employee contribution for the dental program be the same
percentages used for calculating the employee
contributions for the medical insurance program, with the
exception of retaining the no-cost premium for single
employees, rather than impose a $5.18/month percentage-
based premium, and further recommend that the benefit cap
be $1,250 instead of the current $1,000. Motion declared
carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Petitioner Theodore Prociuk was sworn in by the City
Clerk and gave testimony before the Committee of the
Whole.
Alderman Beauvais questioned who the officers are for the
corporation; there appears to be three (3) different
people shown as president.
Moved by Sayad, seconded Becker, to TABLE the request for
a new Class B-1 Liquor License for property located at
965-967 S. Elmhurst Road, d/b/a Grandma's Deli, until
August 7, 2000. Motion declared carried.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held June 26,
2000, that Staff be authorized to review and prepare
viable options for the maintenance of lateral sewers
throughout the City. Motion declared carried (further
action on this matter under Committee of the Whole on
August 7, 2000).
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
00-12-CU-V, to grant request for a Conditional Use to
permit expansion of a place of worship in R-1 Single-
Family Residential District on property located at 382
S. Mt. Prospect Road, pending Staff approval of
Engineering plans that would include water retention and
lighting that would meet all City codes and report back
to the City Council for approval; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried (further action on this matter under Unfinished
Business on August 7, 2000). Alderman Smith voted no and
asked that the record show that he is not against the
Conditional Use, just the conditions that were placed on
it.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning
Case 00-27-CU, to grant request for a Conditional Use to
permit expansion of an existing place of worship in R-1
Single-Family Residential District on property located
at 1969 Touhy Avenue; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried
(further action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
August 7, 2000).
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-48-00
CHANGES/
EMPLOYEE
DENTAL
BENEFITS:
LIQ. LIC./
965-967 s.
ELMHURST:
REFERENDUM/
RESIDENCY
FOR DEPT.
HEADS:
054
7/10 /0 0
PAGE EIGHT
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-48-00, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$2,171,698.28, which includes $1,698.75 in expenditures
to Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of
$1,698.75 -conflict of interest).
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that
employee contribution for the dental program be the same
percentages used for calculating the employee
contributions for the medical insurance program, with the
exception of retaining the no-cost premium for single
employees rather than impose a $5.18/month percentage-
based premium, and further recommend that the benefit cap
be $1,250 instead of the current $1,000. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, to TABLE
request for a new Class B-1 Liquor License for property
located at 965-967 S. Elmhurst Road, d/b/a Grandma 's
Deli, until August 7, 2000. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, that Staff be
authorized to prepare draft resolution for a referendum
to be placed the November 7, 2000 General Election Ballot
asking whether future department heads should live within
the City boundaries, and report back to the City Council.
Alderman Sayad stated that this is way overdue; a
majority of the residents want this; department heads
should be a part of this community.
Alderman Christiansen stated that this matter has been
discussed before and every time it's voted down; we have
a dedicated staff, they will perform no matter if they
live here or not.
Alderman Smith stated that this is something that doesn't
require a referendum; not one single person has ever said
to him that this is important.
Alderman Sayad stated that. t?is is a fair question; we
are asking for their opinion; let' s give them the
opportunity to give us their opinion.
Alderman Brookman stated that the aldermen are elected
to listen to the people; her people have said that they
want residency.
Alderman Beauvais stated that it is important that the
people receive all the information to make their
decision; it is important that the correct information
be given to the residents.
Alderman Sayad stated that the people should make the
decision; we shouldn't be afraid to hear what the people
have to say.
REFERENDUM
(Cont'd.)
ADJOURNMENT:
055
7/10/00
PAGE NINE
Alderman Christiansen stated that he feels there are
other more important issues that should be on the ballot,
i.e. SOC, use of the old Library; he asked for a
clarification that the only thing being approved tonight
was authorization to prepare the draft resolution.
Acting Mayor Arredia said yes.
Motion declared carried on the motion.
Alderman Smith stated that about a year ago he asked the
City Council to discuss adopting an ordinance that would
prohibit the sale of firearms, so he thinks there should
be a referendum on that.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Elstner, that Staff be
authorized to prepare draft resolution for a referendum
to be placed on the November 7, 2000 General Election
Ballot asking whether sale of firearms should be
prohibited in the City of Des Plaines, and report back
to the City Council. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Christiansen, Elstner, Smith
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman, Becker
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
Ant