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:
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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:
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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:
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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. :
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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:
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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