City Council Meeting Minutes

MINUTES 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, DECEMBER 18, 2006

CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Anthony W. Arredia at 6:45 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, December 18, 2006.

ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith. Aldermen Christiansen, Brookman, and Argus were absent. Aldermen Christiansen and Brookman arrived at 7:00 p.m.

Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor, Interim Director of Finance Simpson, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley, Public Works Director Dusckett, Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development Spiel, Community Planner Branham, and City Attorney Wiltse.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Argus

Motion declared carried.

The City Council recessed at 6:46 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

Roll call indicated the following aldermen present; Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith.

PRAYER AND PLEDGE:

The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Fire Chief Heavey introduced Fire Prevention Bureau Division Commander Mike Thiry and Fire Inspector Dave Schuman, who announced that on January 1, 2007, the State of Illinois Carbon Monoxide Detector Act (HB 5284) will become effective, which will require that every dwelling be equipped with at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm within 15' of every room used for sleeping purposes; the Fire Prevention Bureau will provide assistance as needed.

PUBLIC HEARING/CDBG ANNUAL PERF. RPT.:

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at 7:06 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the City’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2005-06, detailing the City’s use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2006.

DISCUSSION:

City’s Community Planner, Jon Branham, gave a brief overview.

CDBG

Mayor Arredia asked for comments from the aldermen and the public. There were none. Final action on this matter under Items 8 and 8a on the Consent Agenda this evening.

The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:09 p.m.

PENDING LITIGATION/HARDIN V. CITY:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized to negotiate a final settlement agreement with Hardin Paving v. City/97 CH 12122, in the amount of $100,000. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,

Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Argus

Motion declared carried.

CITIZEN PARTICIPA.:

Mr. Paul Klein, 1845 Linden Street, addressed the City Council commending Police Chief Prandini and his Department for their handling of a routine traffic stop involving an illegal alien who had a fake ID; there was a horrific crash in Elgin that involved an entire family of illegal aliens resulting in the deaths of three (3) of them; the total disregard for law that these illegal aliens have is very evident; we must be watchful.

Maggie at 1053 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City Council thanking the City for the work they did on her street; it looks very good; it has helped us; also, there is a dangerous situation with deers at Crabtree Lane and Busse Highway; there should be deer signs there; there is also a dangerous situation at Busse Highway and Miner Street where they are doing construction; there are no guard rails; also, she would like City Attorney Wiltse to advise them of the tax credit they will receive for the portion of their land they dedicated to the City.

Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council and read a statement "Righteous Indignation" regarding the TIF that was recently approved by the City Council; he asked that a motion be made and seconded to terminate this TIF. Alderman Smith requested a copy of his remarks (copies were send to the aldermen and are in the City Council meeting file). Alderman Brookman stated that she would make that motion at the appropriate time.

BID AWARD/SOLID WASTE CONTRACT:

Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until January 2, 2007 (later changed to January 3, 2007) the bid award for the Solid Waste Contract scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared carried.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Brookman requested that Items 4 and 4a be removed from the Consent Agenda.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 4 and 4a. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,

Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Argus

Motion declared carried.

Staff recommendations and requests were approved; minutes were approved; Ordinances M—46-06, M—47-06, M—48-06, M—49-06, M—50-06, M—51-06, M-52-06, M—53-06, M—54-06, M—55-06, M—56-06, M—57-06, M—58-06, M—59-06, M—60-06, M—61-06, M—62-06, M—63-06 and M—64-06 were adopted, Ordinance M—67-06 was placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-160-06, R-161-06, R-162-06, R-163-06, R-164-06 and R-165-06 were adopted.

MINUTES:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held December 4, 2006, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held December 4, 2006. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PROHIBIT POTABLE GROUNDWATER/1590 LEE:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M—67-06

Moved by Brookman, seconded Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to prohibit the use of groundwater (well water) as a potable water supply by installation of or use of potable water supply wells or by any other method within a 2,500' radius of property located at 1590 Lee Street; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M—67-06, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY ANY OTHER METHOD AT 1590 LEE STREET IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

FINAL PLAT/2264 & 2268 DOUGLAS:

Resolution R-156-06

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to POSTPONE until January 2, 2007 (later changed to January 3, 2007) approval of the Final Plat for Northwest Subdivison (formerly Mauro), 2264 and 2268 Douglas Avenue, and Resolution R-156-06. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,

Murphy, Sayad, Arredia

NAYS: 2-Becker, Smith

ABSTAIN:1-Brookman (conflict of interest)

ABSENT: 1-Argus

Motion declared carried.

TIME EXTEN./FINAL PLAT 2811-2845 S. MANNHEIM RD.:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-160-06

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request from Harp Des Plaines, LLC, for an additional 180 days extension of time requirement for submission of Final Plat for property located at 2811-2845 S. Mannheim Road (as required in Ordinance Z-20-06 approved by the City Council on June 19, 2006), to Monday, June 25, 2007; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-160-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF 180 DAYS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR HARP DES PLAINES, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT MANNHEIM ROAD AND PRATT AVENUE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS/1460 & 1470 OXFORD RD.:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-161-06

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for Cemal’s Subdivision, 1460 and 1470 Oxford Road, that include a storm sewer and a public sidewalk; authorize release of surety in the amount of $11,025 (cash warranty of $1,225 will be held for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-161-06, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CEMAL’S SUBDIVISION AT 1460 AND 1470 OXFORD ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS/1431 & 1439 WEDGEWOOD:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-162-06

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for Conforti’s Subdivision, 1431 and 1439 Wedgewood Avenue, that include a storm sewer and a public sidewalk; authorize release of surety in the amount of $15,754 (cash warranty of $1,750 will be held for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-162-06, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONFORTI’S SUBDIVISION AT 1431 AND 1439 WEDGEWOOD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

CDBG ANNUAL PERF. & EVAL. REPORT (CAPER):

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-163-06

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year - October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006; City Clerk be authorized to submit the Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no-later-than December 29, 2006; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-163-06, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2006, A REPORT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

CONTRACT EXTENSION/TREE TRIMMING:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-164-06

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve second one (1)-year contract extension (first extension was approved by the City Council on February 6, 2006 - Resolution R-16-06) with Robert W. Hendricksen, 2131 S. Foster Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 (originally approved by the City Council on April 4, 2005) to provide 2007 Tree Trimming through December 31, 2007 at a cost not-to-exceed $150,000 (2005 price)/Budgeted Funds; it would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-164-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND R. W. HENDRICKSEN FOR TREE TRIMMING. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

CONTRACT EXTENSION/TREE & STUMP REMOVAL:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-165-06

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve second one (1)-year contract extension (first extension was approved by the City Council on February 6, 2006 - Resolution R-17-06) with Robert W. Hendricksen, 2131 S. Foster Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 (originally approved by the City Council on April 4, 2005) to provide 2007 Tree & Stump Removal through December 31, 2007 at a cost not-to-exceed $50,000 (2005 price)/Budgeted Funds; it would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-165-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND R. W. HENDRICKSEN FOR TREE AND TREE STUMP REMOVAL. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PURCHASE/SOFTWARE UPGRADES FOR PENTAMATION SYSTEMS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of three (3) software upgrades for Pentamation Code Enforcement application and the implementation of a new Work Order System from the sole source provided, Sungard Pentamation, One Bethlehem Plaza, Bethlehem, PA 18018, in the total amount of $44,800/Budgeted Funds; and it would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ENGRG. SVS./OAKTON ST. RETENTION BASIN PUMP REPLACEMENT:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Trotter and Associates, Inc., 16 N. First Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174, to provide Engineering Services for the Oakton Street Retention Basin Pump Replacement in the amount of $69,032.75/Budgeted CIP Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

BID AWARD/EAST RIVER IMPROVEMENTS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for East River Road-Bender Road Water and Sewer Improvements to the lowest bidder, Bolder Contractors, 440 Lake Cook, Deerfield, IL 60015, in the total bid amount of $1,100,988/Budgeted Water & CIP Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M—46-06 YEAR 2006 TAX LEVY/SPEC. SVS. AREA #3:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—46-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER THREE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-47-06 YEAR 2006 TAX LEVY/SPEC. SVS. AREA #4:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—47-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FOUR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-48-06 YEAR 2006 TAX LEVY/SPEC. SVS. AREA #5:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M-48-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-49-06 YEAR 2006 TAX LEVY/SPEC. SVS. AREA #6:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—49-06. AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-50-06 YEAR 2006 TAX LEVY/SPEC. SVS. AREA #7:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—50-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SEVEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-51-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 1996A GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M-51-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS SERIES 1996A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-52-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 1998 GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—52-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1998 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-53-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 1999 GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—53-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1999 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-54-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 2000 GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—54-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-55-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 2001 GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—55-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2001 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-56-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 2001B & YEAR 2001C GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—56-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2001 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2001B AND SERIES 2001C. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-57-06 ABATEMENT/2002A GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—57-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2002A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-58-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 2003A & YEAR 2003C GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—58-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2003A AND SERIES 2003C. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-59-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 2003B GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—59-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003B. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-60-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 2003D GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—60-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2003 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003D. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-61-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 2004A & YEAR 2004B GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—61-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2004 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2004A AND SERIES 2004B. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-62-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 2005A YEAR 2005B & YEAR 2005C GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—62-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005A, SERIES 2005B AND SERIES 2005C. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-63-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 2005E YEAR 2005F & YEAR 2005G GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—63-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005E, SERIES 2005F AND SERIES 2005G. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-64-06 ABATEMENT/YEAR 2005D GO BONDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance M—64-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005D. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

APPOINTMENT:

Presented for consideration (no action required) was Mayoral appointment to the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF Robert J. Porada (replacing Brett Ludwig). Final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on January 3, 2007.

MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Sayad, Chair

WARRANT REGISTER:

Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the City Council approval of the December 18, 2006 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $12,902,011.80; and further recommend that Resolution R-167-06 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

ELECTRICITY RATE INCREASE OPTIONS/CITY WATER AND SEWAGE PUMPING:

Director of Public Works Dusckett reviewed his memo of November 29, 2006, regarding Staff’s recommendation that City use the services of a third party to secure a new electrical supply contract for City’s water and sewage pumping; proposals were received from NIMEC and Energy Choices; Staff is recommending Energy Choices because they will give the City an advantage of three (3) to five (5) bidders versus two (2) to three (3) from NIMEC; Staff is also recommending that the City Manager be authorized to accept the lowest responsible bid offer because the bid offers will only be obtainable for a short time.

Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking how long the contract would be for. Director of Public Works Dusckett said one (1) year. Mrs. Van Slambrouck asked why this could not be done by the City and save money. Director Dusckett said because Staff does not have the expertise.

Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute agreement with Energy Choices, PC, (an agent for

MMC/enterpriz Municipal Energy Collaborative), to secure a competitively priced bid offer for electricity supply for City water pumping and treatment (no cost to the City); and City Manager be authorized to accept on behalf of the City the lowest responsible bid offer; and Resolution R-168-06 be adopted at appropriate at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION

FINAL PLAT/1420 WEDGEWOOD:

Resolution R-154-06

Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve Final Plat for Pandya Estates Subdivision, 1420 Wedgewood Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-154-06, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR PANDYA ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1420 WEDGEWOOD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Christiansen, Brookman,

Becker, Smith, Arredia

NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad

ABSENT: 1-Argus

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE M—65-06 AS AMENDED 2006 TAX LEVY:

Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance M—65-06 - AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007, in the amended amount of $24,993,756. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy,

Sayad, Becker, Smith

NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman

ABSENT: 1-Argus

Motion declared carried.

WARRANT REGISTER:

Resolution R-167-06

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-167-06, 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: $12,902,011.80. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,

Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Argus

Motion declared carried.

ELECTRICITY RATE INCREASE OPTIONS/CITY WATER AND SEWAGE PUMPING:

Resolution R-168-06

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute agreement with Energy Choices, PC, (an agent for MMC/enterpriz Municipal Energy Collaborative), 1954 First Street, Suite 106, Highland Park, IL 60035, to secure a competitively priced bid offer for electricity supply for City water pumping and treatment (no cost to the City); City Manager be authorized to accept on behalf of the City the lowest responsible bid offer; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-168-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MMC/ENTERPRIZ MUNICIPAL ENERGY COLLABORATIVE FOR SERVICES TO SECURE A COMPETITIVELY PRICED BID OFFER FOR ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,

Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Argus

Motion declared carried.

CHANGE OF DATE/CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to change the date for the next regular meeting of the City Council from Tuesday, January 2, 2007 to Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Motion declared carried.

NULLIFY FIVE CORNERS TIF #4:

Motion by Brookman to nullify the recently approved ordinances establishing TIF #4 in the Five Corners area of Golf Road-Rand Road-River Road, DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.

Alderman Brookman asked City Attorney Wiltse to provide her with answers to several questions she had and the basis for his opinion. City Attorney Wiltse requested that Alderman Brookman put her questions in writing to him.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK

APPROVED BY ME THIS

DAY OF , 2007

Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR

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