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02-01-2010MINUTES 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, FEBRUARY 1, 2010 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Martin J. Moylan at 6: 00 p. m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, February 1, 2010. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Walsten, Wilson, and Argus. Alderman Brookman was absent. Also present were: Acting City Manager Slowinski, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Wax, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Assistant Director of Public Works and Engineering Duddles, Director of Human Resources Earl, Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PRAYER AND PLEDGE: PUBLIC HEARING/ 2009 TAX LEVY: CALL TO ORDER: Moved by Robinson, Executive Session passed unanimously. seconded by Argus, to to discuss personnel. The City Council recessed at 6:05 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:12 p.m. go into Motion Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Walsten, Wilson, and Argus. The opening prayer was given by Reverend Greg Barette of the Unity Northwest Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009 Mayor Moylan called the Public Hearing to order at 7:15 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the proposed Year 2010 Appropriations for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2010 in the amount of $138,359,606.00. PUBLIC HEARING: (Cont'd) DISCUSSION: EXEC. SESSION ACTION: PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA: Page 2 of 6 2/1/10 Director of Finance Wisniewski gave a brief overview. Mayor Moylan asked for comments from the aldermen and the public. There were none. Further action on this matter under Committee of the Whole this evening. The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:19 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:20 p.m. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Bogusz, to concur with the consensus reached in Executive Session as follows: • City (GWI) Council of 0% approve for a General 2010 for Management employees; and Wage Increase non-Union/non- • Concur with employees are 2010; and recommendation that NOT eligible for 0-6% Management increase in • City Council approve a 0% adjustment to the salary schedules. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Walsten, Wilson, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1-Brookman Motion declared carried. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with the consensus reached in Executive Session that Ordinance M-5-10 not be adopted. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Walsten, Wilson, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1-Brookman Motion declared carried. Alderman Walsten requested that Items 2 and 2a be removed from the Consent Agenda. Moved by Argus, Consent Agenda. seconded by Walsten, to establish a Motion declared carried. Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to approve the ck~-t IDOT/MOTOR FUEL TAX: Consent Agenda Resolution R-12-10 PURCHASE POLICE VEHICLE: Resolution R-13-10 WARRANT REGISTER: Page 3 of 6 2/1/10 Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Walsten, Wilson, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1-Brookman Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Resolution R-12-10 was adopted. Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to concur with Staff recommendation that the City Council authorize execution and certification of IDOT Resolution for Year 2010 Maintenance of Streets and Highways/Motor Fuel Tax in the amount of $699, 500. 00; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-12-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE," FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY (10- 00000-00 GM). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Walsten, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that the City Council approve the purchase of 2010 Chevy Tahoe from Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423 in the amount of $26,508.00 (Asset Forfeiture Funds); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-13-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID RECEIVED BY THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE FROM CURRIE MOTORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE AT A TOTAL COST OF $26,508.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Walsten, Wilson, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1-Brookman Motion declared carried. MAYOR MOYLAN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Higgason, Chair Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to recommend to the City Council approval of the February 1, 2010 -Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2, 594, 812. 71; and further recommend that J~i-- 2010 APPROPRIA. : REAR YARD PROGRAM/ COST SHARING: Page 4 of 6 2/1/10 Resolution R-14-10 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Director of Finance Wisniewski gave a PowerPoint presentation (in file) regarding the 2010 Appropriation Ordinance which serves as a limit on what may be spent during the current fiscal year; the City's appropriation amount is $125, 570, 702. 00; the Library's appropriation amount is $7, 164, 985. 00 and the Emergency Communications appropriation amount is $5,623,919.00 for a total appropriation of $138,359,606.00. Director of Finance Wisniewski stated that the Appropriation Ordinance is scheduled to be formally adopted on February 16, 2010 and must be filed with the Cook County Clerk within 30 days of that date; she then answered questions from the aldermen. Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of the 2010 Appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $138,359,606.00; and Ordinance M-6- 10 placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. ENGINEERING -Alderman Bogusz, Chair Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley presented a Power Point presentation (in file) and answered questions from the aldermen. Mr. John Milstead, 2515 Church Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking about the total cost associated with the program. Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley answered Mr. Milstead's questions. Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Counc i 1 approval of rear yard drainage program; and Ordinance M-7-10 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. MAYOR MOYLAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION. WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R-14-10 2010 AP PRO PR IA. : Ordinance M-6-10 REAR YARD PROGRAM/ COST SHARING: Ordinance M-7-10 ORDINANCE M-6-10 2010 APPROPRIA. : Page 5 of 6 2/1/10 Moved by Higgason, seconded by Bogusz, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-14-10, 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, 594, 812. 71. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Walsten, Wilson, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1-Brookman Motion declared carried. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place on First Reading Ordinance M-6-10, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Walsten, Wilson, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1-Brookman Motion declared carried. Moved by Bogus z, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place on First Reading Ordinance M-7-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, "PUBLIC UTILITIES," CHAPTER 2, "SEWER SYSTEMS REGULATIONS," TO ADD SECTION 5, "REAR YARD DRAINAGE PROGRAM," TO THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Walsten, Wilson, Argus NAYS: 1-Higgason ABSENT: 1-Brookman Motion declared carried. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance M-6-10, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, ~}J_ M-6-10 (Cont'd) ADJOURNMENT: NAYS: Page 6 of 6 Walsten, Wilson, Argus 0-None ABSENT: 1-Brookman Motion declared carried. 2/1/10 Moved by Higgason, seconded by Robinson, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. APPROVED BY ME THIS /6-fi:__ DAY OF ';&~ I 2010 Martir: ;Jill-MAYOR