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, MAY 7, 2007

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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, May 7, 2007.

ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith. Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman and Argus were absent. Alderman Beauvais arrived at 6:01 p.m. Alderman Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. Alderman Christiansen arrived in Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. Alderman Argus arrived in Executive Session at 6:10 p.m.

Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Assistant City Manager Bajor, Acting Director of Finance Simpson, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan, Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development Angell, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive Session to discuss setting price for sale-lease of property, probable-imminent litigation, pending litigation and personnel. 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 6:02 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:29 p.m.

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

PRAYER:

The opening prayer was given by Ghulam Farooqie, Islamic Community Center, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

RECOGNITION:

Mayor Arredia introduced Willard Strassburger, member of the Des Plaines Art Guild Scholarship Committee, who recognized the winners of the 2007 scholarships: Samantha Haring, Maine West High School - $500; Sylvia Prokopowicz, Maine East High School - $500; and Jaclyn Rutter, Elk Grove High School - $500.

CITIZEN PARTICIPA.:

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that he recently spent time in a nursing home; the selection of magazines was very poor; instead of people throwing out magazines after they are read, they should be donated to a nursing home or hospital.

Phil, who lives at 336 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #393, addressed the City Council stating he is selling candy to help raise funds for the Champion Youth Outreach; if people would like to help fund this cause, he left his telephone number with City Clerk McAllister.

SETTING PRICE FOR SALE-LEASE OF PROPERTY/2942 CURTIS:

Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized to negotiate a settlement for the vacation of City property (alley) for property located at 2942 Curtis Street and report back to the City Council. Motion declared carried.

PROBABLE-IMMINENT LITIGATION/POST OFFICE FACILITY 684 LEE ST.:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be authorized to proceed as directed regarding outstanding issues relating to the build out of the U.S. Post Office Facility at 684 Lee Street; final action on this matter will be made in open session at a future City Council meeting. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.

PENDING LITIGATION/TAX RATE OBJECTIONS FOR 2001 AND 2002:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized to settle the Tax Rate Objections for 2001 and 2002 Corporate Bond and Library Levies at two (2) "mills" for 2001 in the amount of $12,680 and for 2002 in the amount of $12,380. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,

Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

PERSONNEL/EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session that Mayor be authorized to proceed as directed regarding the evaluation of the City Manager. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,

Brookman, Becker, Argus

NAYS: 2-Christiansen, Smith

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Brookman requested that Items 4, 4a, 5 and 5a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Murphy requested that Items 10 and 10a be removed; Alderman Christiansen requested that Items 11 and 11a be removed, Alderman Becker requested Items 16 and 16a be removed; and City Clerk McAllister requested that Item 20 be removed.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 10, 10a, 11, 11a, 16, 16a and 20.

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

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,

Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and requests were approved; minutes were approved; Ordinances M—19-07, M—20-07 and M—21-07 were adopted; Ordinances M—25-07 and M—28-07 were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-102-06, R-68-07, R-69-07, R-72-07, R-73-07, R-74-07 and R-76-07 were adopted.

MINUTES:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 16, 2007, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held April 16, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

LIQ. LIC./647 N. WOLF ROAD:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M-25-07

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 4 - "Intoxicating Liquors," Section 4-4-5 of the City Code to add a new Class A Tavern Liquors Dealers License for property located at 647 N. Wolf Road, d/b/a MGM Billiards; contingent upon verification of fingerprints; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M—25-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTION 5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ARA II, INC., D/B/A MGM BILLIARDS LOCATED AT 647 N. WOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS UPDATE:

Ordinance M-26-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to REFER BACK TO COMMITTEE Staff’s recommendation to amend Title 3 - "Municipal Department" of the City Code to reflect substantive changes in various departments due to the referendum adopting a manager form of government by State Statute and Ordinance M—26-07. Motion declared carried (Aldermen Christiansen, Becker and Smith voted no).

CITY MANAGER ORDINANCE UPDATE:

Ordinance M-27-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded bu Murphy, to REFER BACK TO COMMITTEE Staff’s recommendation to amend Title 1, Chapter 7, Article A - "City Manager" of the City Code to reflect substantive changes due to the referendum adopting a manager form of government by State Statute (housekeeping action) and Ordinance M—27-07. Motion declared carried (Aldermen Christiansen, Becker and Smith voted no).

POSITION RECLASS. & 2007 WAGE INCREASES:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M-28-07

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve the following new or reclassified positions as authorized within the 2007 Budget:

Add - Police Support Services Manager, with a salary range of $54,058 - Minimum, $63,597 - Midpoint and $73,135 - Maximum; and delete position of Community Service Officer Supervisor;

Add - Police Fleet & Technical Services Coordinator, with a salary range of $42,927 - Minimum, $50,501 - Midpoint and $58,077 - Maximum;

Add - Economic Development Coordinator, with a salary range of $51,385 - Minimum, $60,455 - Midpoint and $69,519 - Maximum;

Add - Human Resource Specialist, with a salary range of $48,847 - Minimum, $57,464 - Midpoint and $66,087 - Maximum; and delete position of Benefits Coordinator;

Delete - Payroll Clerk;

approve 3.5% General Wage increase for non-union personnel retroactive to January 1, 2007; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M—28-07. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

AMENDED AGREEMENT/HNTB CORP. -COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-102-06

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute "Supplement Agreement" with HNTB Corporation, 111 N. Canal Street, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60606, for additional services (original agreement approved by the City Council on April 18, 2005 - Resolution R-66-05, in the amount of $105,071), to complete the requested changes for the 2007 Comprehensive Plan, approved by the City Council on March 5, 2007 - Ordinance M—5-07; in the amount not-to-exceed $20,421.11/CD Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-102-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN HNTB CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR CONSULTING SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

LOBBYIST AGREEMENT/ALL-CIRCO:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-68-07

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute "Agreement for Services" with All-Circo, Inc., 111 W. Washington Street, Suite 1920, Chicago, IL 60602, for lobbyist services for a two (2)-year period from November 1, 2006 to October 31, 2008, in the amount of $75,000 per year/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-68-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALL-CIRCO, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR LOBBYIST SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

FINAL PLAT/2319 DOUGLAS AVE.:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-69-07

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve Final Plat for Piotr Dabrowski’s First Addition to Des Plaines, 2319 Douglas Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-69-07, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR PIOTR DABROWSKI’S FIRST ADDITION TO DES PLAINES SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2319 DOUGLAS AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

FINAL PLAT/2235 EASTVIEW DR.:

Resolution R-70-07

Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve Final Plat for Peter Twardowski’s Second Addition to Des Plaines, 2235 Eastview Drive; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-70-07, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR PETER TWARDOWSKI’S SECOND ADDITION TO DES PLAINES SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2235 EASTVIEW DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Christiansen, Brookman,

Becker, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

AMEMDED LEASE AGREEMENT/600 ALGONQUIN:

Resolution R-71-07

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute "First Amendment to the Lease Agreement" with Self-Help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines (original agreement approved by the City Council on October 2, 2000 - Resolution R-68-00); to provide that the City will maintain and repair the exterior building conditions and interior operating systems; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-71-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND THE SELF HELP CLOSET & PANTRY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,

Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

ABSTAIN:1-Christiansen - conflict of interest (family member is on the Board of Directors)

TIME EXTENSION/CONDIT. USE 2077 DEMPSTER:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-72-07

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve fourth time extension for Conditional Use for property located at 2077 Dempster Street for submission of construction plans for financial institution and drive-through facility as required in Ordinance Z-10-03, approved by the City Council on March 5, 2003 (first extension approved May 17, 2004, second extension approved May 16, 2005 and third extension approved May 1, 2006); to and including May 8, 2008; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-72-07, A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF ONE YEAR FOR THE CONDITIONAL USE AND SUBMITTAL OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-10-03 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2077 DEMPSTER STREET, DES PLAINES (Case 02-72-CU). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION INSPEC. SVS./2007 CIP:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-73-07

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Ciorba Group, 5507 N. Cumberland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656, to provide temporary Construction Inspection Services for the 2007 Capital Improvement Projects in the amount of $41,600/Capital Projects Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-73-07, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH CIORBA GROUP, INC. FOR THE SERVICES OF A CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR RELATED TO 2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

MWRD PERMIT/ "WELCOME" SIGN, OAKTON & ELMHURST:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-74-07

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute "Permit" with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) for the continued placement of the "Welcome to the City of Des Plaines" sign at the southeast corner of Oakton Street and Elmhurst Road from 2007 to 2012; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-74-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PERMIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO (MWRD) TO ALLOW THE "WELCOME TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES" SIGN AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OAKTON STREET AND ELMHURST ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

GREGORY ST. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT/WHEELING TOWNSHIP:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-76-07

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Manager be authorized to execute "Maintenance Agreement" with Wheeling Township Highway Commissioner to transfer the maintenance and repair responsibilities of Gregory Street to the Wheeling Township Highway Commissioner (Gregory Street lies within the unincorporated area of Des Plaines); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-76-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WHEELING TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR MAINTENANCE OF GREGORY STREET. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

LAND LEASE RENEWAL/520 D.P. RIVER ROAD ELKS LODGE:

Resolution R-77-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Manager be authorized to execute "Land Lease for 520 D. P. River Road" with Des Plaines Elks Lodge #1526, 495 Lee Street, Des Plaines, for renewal of Land Lease Agreement approved by the City Council on February 5, 2007 - Resolution R-25-07, to permit temporary parking on property located at 520 S. Des Plaines River Road until November 30, 2007; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-77-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TEMPORARY LAND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND DES PLAINES ELKS LODGE #1526 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 520 D.P. RIVER ROAD. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,

Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

ABSTAIN:1-Becker - conflict of interest (he is a

member of the Des Plaines Elks Lodge #1526)

Motion declared carried.

PARKING PAD VARIATION/591 LASALLE:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit construction of a 13'4" x 45'3" parking pad adjacent to existing 16' x 47'6" driveway on property located at 591 Lasalle Street. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PURCHASE OF DUMP TRUCKS/PUBLIC WORKS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative of four (4) One-ton Ford Dump Trucks at a cost of $42,180 each, and two (2) One-Ton Ford Crew Cab Dump Trucks at a cost of $46,207 each, from Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423, for a total cost of $261,134/CERF Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PURCHASE OF PICK-UP TRUCKS/PUBLIC WORKS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative of seven (7) Ford Pick-Up Trucks: four (4) at a cost of $32,467 each, one (1) at a cost of $33,284, one (1) at a cost of $36,329 and one (1) at a cost of $39,694 from Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423, for a total cost of $239,175/CERF Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILES/PUBLIC WORKS:

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative of three (3) Ford Fusion Sedans at a cost of $14,397 each, one (1) Ford Fusion Sedan at a cost of $14,582, one (1) Ford Hybrid Escape at a cost of $24,520 and one (1) Ford Hybrid Escape at a cost of $24,705, from Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423, for a total cost of $106,998/CERF Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,

Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

PURCHASE OF VAN/PUBLIC WORKS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of one (1) Full-Size Van from Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423, at a total cost of $17,054 (Illinois State bid price)/CERF 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.

PURCHASE OF BACKHOE/PUBLIC WORKS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of one (1) John Deere Model 410J Backhoe from Westside Tractor Sales, 1560 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda, IL 60084, in the total amount of $78,790/CERF Funds, and authorize disposition through trade-in of a 1997 John Deere Model 410E Backhoe for a trade-in credit of $17,000 which is part of the total purchase price; 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.

PURCHASE OF WHEEL LOADER/PUBLIC WORKS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of one (1) John Deere Model 624J Wheel Loader from Westside Tractor Sales, 1560 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda, IL 60084, in the total amount of $136,860/CERF Funds, and authorize disposition through trade-in of a 1991 John Deere Model 624E Wheel Loader for a trade-in credit of $35,000 which is part of the total purchase price; 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.

PURCHASE OF LAWNMOWERS/PUBLIC WORKS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of two (2) Ferris Industries Commercial Lawnmowers from White House Equipment Sales LLC , 13075 N. Second Street, Roscoe, IL 60173, in the total amount of $14,843.02/CERF 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.

BID AWARD/RIPRAP MAT. & DEBRIS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for Furnishing of Riprap Material and Disposal of Debris to the lowest responsible bidder, Illinois Mining Corporation, 41 Walter Court, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156, as follows: A/Gradation 2 - $25,200, B/Gradation 3 - $5,850, C/Gradation 4 - $960, D/Gradation 5 - $960, E/Spoils - $22,900, F/Gradation 3 & Spoils - $52,750, G/Gradation 4 & Spoils - $24,850 and H/Gradation 4 & Spoils - $24,850/all from Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

BID AWARD/FIRE HYDRANTS & VALVES:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for Purchase of Fire Hydrants and Auxiliary Valves to the lowest bidder, HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd., 220 S. Westgate Drive Carol Stream, IL 60188, for a total bid amount of $1,969 each (as needed)/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

BID AWARD/AMBULANCE STRETCHERS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for three (3) Ferno Model 28Z Pro-Flex Chair Cot Ambulance Stretchers to the lowest bidder, Henry Schein Matrix Medical, P.O. Box 3227, 140 Crouch Commercial Court, Irmo, SC 29063, in the total bid amount of $16,000/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

BID AWARD/BREATHING APPARATUS COMPONENTS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for Draeger Breathing Apparatus Components to the lowest bidder to meet specifications, AFC International, P.O. Box 894, Demotte, IN 46310, in the total bid amount of $53,498.63/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

BID AWARD/PORTABLE RADIOS FIRE DEPT.:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for twenty-four (24) Motorola Portable Radios for the Fire Department to the lowest bidder, Illinois Communication Sales, 300 North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607, in the total bid amount of $16,512/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

BID AWARD/2007 STREET IMPV. MFT FUNDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for 2007 Street Resurfacing and Rehabilitation Improvements/MFT Section 07-00200-00-RS, to the lowest bidder, J. A. Johnson Paving Company, 1025 E. Addison Court, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, in the total bid amount of $542,777.75/MFT Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ADVERTISING FOR BIDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for 2007 Street & Utility Improvements - Contract A, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Sewer Cleaning and Televising, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M—19-07 RESCINDING M-24-06/SPEC. SVS. AREA #9:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance M—19-07, AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE M—24-06, WHICH CREATED SPECIAL SERVICE AREA #9 FOR THE REPAIR OF THE PARKING AREAS AT 624-640 W. ALGONQUIN ROAD AND 642-658 W. ALGONQUIN ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M—20-07 SPEC. SVS. AREA #9/624-640 W. ALGONQUIN:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance M—20-07, AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER NINE IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (624-640 WEST ALGONQUIN ROAD PARKING LOT). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M—21-07 SPEC. SVS. AREA #10/642-658 W. ALGONQUIN:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance M—21-07, AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER TEN IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (642-658 WEST ALGONQUIN ROAD PARKING LOT). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINT.:

Presented for consideration (no action required) were the following Mayoral appointments and reappointments:

Appointments:

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION

Tom Christiansen (replacing Mark Walsten)

Timothy Vana (replacing Martin Mersch)

Reappointments:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Cortney Anderson-Wascher, Graham Hills,

Robert Shambora, Patricia Smith

(final action on these matters on May 21, 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 May 7, 2007 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,695,137.34, and further recommend that Resolution R-75-07 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Becker, Chair

ZONING CASE 06-135-CU CONDIT. USE/1483-1487 RAND ROAD:

Alderman Becker briefly reviewed this request for a Conditional Use to permit an auto body repair shop business in the C-3 General Commercial District on property located at 1483-1487 Rand Road; the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff recommend approval of this request.

Attorney Angel Leventis, Leventis & Michalakos, LLC, 1410 W. Higgins Road, #204, Park Ridge, IL 60068, representing the petitioner, addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered questions from the aldermen.

Alderman Christiansen stated that he will be voting no on this matter; he doesn’t think this is the type of business we are looking for in this area.

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he thinks it is good that we are keeping an existing business in the area; we are making progress.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 06-135-CU, to grant request for Conditional Use to permit an auto body repair shop business in C-3 General Commercial District on property located at 1483-1487 Rand Road; and Ordinance Z-13-07 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Christiansen voted no.

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

ORDINANCE M—17-07 ETHICS OFFICER POSITION:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance M—17-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 9, "CODE OF ETHICS," SECTION 10, "ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,

Becker, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 2-Sayad, Brookman

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE M—18-07 - AS AMENDED/TIF PROPERTY OWNERSHIP:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt Ordinance M-18-07, AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES REGARDING TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to suspend the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion declared carried.

Mrs. Barbara VanSlambrouch, 286 Stratford Road, addressed the City Council stating that she is against this in a redevelopment area; you are limiting the aldermen from representing their residents if they cannot vote on certain issues; the people will not be served.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,

Murphy, Becker, Arredia

NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith

ABSENT: 0-None

ABSTAIN:2-Sayad - conflict of interest (he owns property

in a TIF), Argus - conflict of interest (she

owns property in a TIF)

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE M-22-07 AMENDMENT/TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX ORDINANCE:

Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt Ordinance M—22-07, AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND INCORPORATING THE SIMPLIFIED MUNICIPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX ACT BY REFERENCE AS TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 3, "MUNICIPAL OCCUPATION TAXES," ARTICLE 1 , "SIMPLIFIED MUNICIPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.

Alderman Sayad stated that this tax is not necessary this year.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,

Becker, Smith, Arredia

NAYS: 4-Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Argus

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

WARRANT REGISTER:

Resolution R-75-07

Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-75-07, 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: $2,695,137.34. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,

Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ZONING CASE 06-135-CU CONDIT. USE/1483-87 RAND ROAD:

Ordinance Z-13-07

Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case 06-135-CU, to grant request for Conditional Use to permit an auto body repair shop business in C-3 General Commercial District on property located at 1483-1487 Rand Road; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-13-07. Motion declared carried. Alderman Christiansen voted no.

SINGLE BID/WATER PLANT HVAC INSTALLA.:

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, that City Clerk be authorized to open single bid received on April 23, 2007, for Water Plant HVAC Installation. Motion declared carried.

City Clerk McAllister announced that the single bid was received from Delta Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., 139 Crossen Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, in the total bid amount of $398,300. Mayor Arredia referred the bid to Staff for review and report.

SINGLE BID/STREET LIGHTS & UNDERGROUND WIRING:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, that City Clerk be authorized to open single bid received on April 25, 2007 for Repair and Utility Location of Street Lights and Underground Wiring. Motion declared carried.

City Clerk McAllister announced that the single bid was received from H&H Electric Co., 2830 Commerce Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131, in the following amounts:

Labor Rates - $65 per hour from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; $97.50 per hour from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., nights and weekends;

Bucket/Lift Truck $35.00 per hour

Backhoe $35.00 per hour

Trencher $20.00 per hour

Service Truck $13.50 per hour

Air Compressor $10.00 per hour

Pickup Truck $11.00 per hour

Mayor Arredia referred the bid to Staff for review and report.

ORDINANCE M—28-07 POSITION RECLASSIFICA. & 2007 WAGE INCREASES:

Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M—28-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE III, "PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL-FIRE, POLICE AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS/NON-UNION," SCHEDULE IV-A, "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL/UNION," SCHEDULE IV-B, "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL/NON-UNION," SCHEDULE V-A, "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL/UNION," SCHEDULE V-B, "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL/NON-UNION," SCHEDULE VI-B, "PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL/NON-UNION," AND SCHEDULE VII, "MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL/NON-UNION," OF SECTION 1-8-4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," OF CHAPTER 8, TITLE 1, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO REFLECT A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007 TO DECEMBER 31, 2007. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,

Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE Z-13-07 CONDIT. USE/1483-1487 RAND ROAD:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-13-07, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF AN AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.3-6 IN A C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1483-1487 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06-135-CU). Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,

Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 1-Christiansen

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK

APPROVED BY ME THIS

DAY OF , 2007

Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR

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