09/04/2012MINUTES 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, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
ORDER: called to order by Mayor Martin J. Moylan at 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday,
September 4, 2012.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Bogusz, Sayad, Walsten, Wilson and Charewicz. Alderman Brookman arrived
at 6:32 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Acting Police Chief Kozak, Fire Chief Wax, Director
of Public Works & Engineering Oakley, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Director of Information
Technology Duebner, and City Attorney Friedman.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Robinson, seconded by Sayad, to go into Executive Session to
SESSION: discuss Setting the Price for Sale or Lease of Property. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6- Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Walsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 1- Haugeberg
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Bogusz, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Wilson and Charewicz.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Moylan administered the Oath of Office to Mr. William Kushner as the
new Police Chief.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by The Reverend Scott Ziegler of the Bridge
PLEDGE: Community Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZEN Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council welcoming
PART.: Police Chief Kushner and wishing him luck; he does a lot of walking
throughout the city and noticed that a number of sidewalks need repair; seniors
are afraid to walk with walkers or canes; make sidewalk repairs a top priority.
Mayor Moylan suggested that Mr. Serbin give a list of sidewalk locations which
need repair to Director of Public Works & Engineering Oakley.
Mr. John Buc, 144 North 3' Avenue, addressed the City Council stating that
there have been stories about West Nile virus; he is concerned about draina a in
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CITIZEN his area; he reported the standing water; he presented a sample of the water;
PART.: there are a number of animal carcasses; he read a prepared statement regarding
(Cont'd) plans for a retention pond and actions taken by School District 62 and the City;
he urged the Council to find a resolution.
Ms. Elizabeth Makelim, 680 Rose Avenue, addressed the City Council by
introducing herself as the current President of the History Center, and updated
the community regarding the History Center's upcoming events — Fall Fest,
September 14 -16 at Lake Park; a concert being scheduled for November in
memory of former Director Joy Matthieson; and a fundraiser featuring a
member of the Kennicott family is scheduled for October 4 at Casa Royale.
Mr. Al Brown, 675 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council commenting
about the previous council meeting; some good ideas were exchanged; he took
issue with the City Manager's decision not to post the first version of the
proposed ward boundaries and suggested that the information be posted on the
website.
CONSENT Motion by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to approve the Consent Agenda.
AGENDA Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Wilson, to authorize the City Clerk to read
the items on the Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
The Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were
approved; Resolution R- 106 -12 and Ordinance M -29 -12 were adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to approve minutes of the Regular
Consent City Council meeting held August 20, 2012 as presented. Motion declared
Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISE FOR Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with Staff
BID /2012 REAR recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to Advertise for Bid for 2012 Rear
YARD DRAINAGE Yard Drainage Improvements — Contract B in Special Service Area #14 in the
IMPROVEMENTS amount of $15,964.91. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
/CONTRACT B/ under Consent Agenda.
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA #14:
Consent
Agenda
PARTIAL Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with Staff
RELEASE OF recommendation to authorize the Director of Public Works & Engineering to
EASEMENT/ execute the Partial Release of Easement Agreement for an easement located at
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ASBURY CT.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R- 106 -12
Asbury Court; and further recommend
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
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to adopt Resolution R- 106 -12, A
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND ENGINEERING TO EXECUTE A PARTIAL RELEASE OF
EASEMENT AGREEMENT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to adopt Ordinance M- 29 -12, AN
M -29 -12 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, `BUILDING CODE," CHAPTER 1,
POLICE /FIRE "ENACTMENT," SECTION 5, "ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FIRE
RADIO CODE," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried
AMPLIFIERS: as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
COMMISSION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT:
APPOINTMENT: Presented for your consideration — NO ACTION REQUIRED:
YOUTH COMMISSION - APPOINTMENT
Sameera Khokhar — Term to Expire 12/01/14
MAYOR MOYLAN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Bogusz, Chair
WARRANT Moved by Sayad, seconded by Robinson to amend the Warrant Register
REGISTER: R- 105 -12 in the amount of $3,266,594.55. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR MOYLAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REDISTRICTING Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Bogusz, to suspend the Council rules to
WARD allow public input. Motion declared carried.
BOUNDARIES:
No one appeared before the Council to speak.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Robinson to place on First Reading Ordinance
M- 30 -12, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE,"
CHAPTER 11, "CITY ELECTIONS," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
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ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT Moved by Bogusz, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with recommendation of
REGISTER: Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R- 105 -12, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
Resolution FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE
R- 105 -12 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO
MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME, AS AMENDED. Total: $3,266,594.55.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the regular meeting of the City
Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Gloria J. Ludwig — CI LERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS RI,"'
DAY OF 9 2012
Marti an, MAYOR