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, OCTOBER 1, 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, October 1, 2007.

ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith. Aldermen Brookman and Argus were absent. Alderman Argus arrived in Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. Alderman Brookman arrived 7:00 p.m.

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to go into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation and collective bargaining. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,

Higgason, Walsten, Smith

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Argus

Motion declared carried.

The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.

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

Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus.

PRAYER:

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

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING/IAFF #4211:

Resolution R-131-07

Ordinance MC 59-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session to ratify the collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #4211, for a period of three (3) years beginning January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and adopt Resolution R-131-07, A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE DES PLAINES PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS UNION, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 4211.

Alderman Argus stated that she will be voting against this motion; she does not agree with the special bonus for early notification of retirement; she doesn= t see a benefit to this.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,

Higgason, Walsten, Smith

NAYS: 1-Argus

ABSENT: 0-None

ABSTAIN:1-Brookman (conflict of interest - her husband

is a retired firefighter)

Motion declared carried.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 59-07, the Compensation Plan for IAFF #4211. Motion declared carried. Alderman Argus voted no. Alderman Brookman abstained (conflict of interest - her husband is a retired firefighter).

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance MC 59-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, A ADMINISTRATIVE,@ CHAPTER 8, A POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN,@ SECTION 4 A CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE,@ SCHEDULE I-A A PUBLIC-SAFETY PERSONNEL - FIRE - UNION@ BY COMBINING SCHEDULE 11-A, A PUBLIC-SAFETY SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL - FIRE - UNION,@ WITH SCHEDULE I-A. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,

Higgason, Walsten, Smith

NAYS: 1-Argus

ABSENT: 0-None

ABSTAIN:1-Brookman (conflict of interest - her husband is a retired firefighter)

CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Brookman requested that Items 5, 5a, 5b, 7 and 7a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Murphy requested that Items 6, 6a and 6b be removed; and Alderman Walsten requested that Item 14 be removed.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 6a, 6b, 7, 7a and 14. Motion declared carried.

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

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried. Minutes are approved; Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances MC 60-07 and MC 61-07 were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-136-07 and R-137-07 were adopted.

MINUTES:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held September 17, 2007, 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 September 17, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ISSUANCE OF GO BONDS, SERIES 2007A AND SERIES 2007B:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M-60-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize the issuance of not-to-exceed $8,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007A and Series 2007B, for the purpose of refunding a portion of the outstanding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2000, Series 2001 and Series 2001B, through Bank of America, LLC; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 60-07, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2007A AND SERIES 2007B, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PROHIBIT POTABLE GROUNDWATER/1222 LEE ST.:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M-61-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to prohibit the use of ground water (well water) as a potable water supply by installation of or use of potable water supply wells or by any other method within 2,500' of property located at 1222 Lee Street; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 61-07, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUND WATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY 10/1/07 ANY OTHER METHOD AT 1222 LEE STREET IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ZONING CASE 06-16-PUD-A FINAL PUD & EXCEPTIONS AND FINAL PLAT/2811-2845 MANNHEIM:

Ordinance Z-24-07

Resolution R-133-07

Alderman Brookman stated that she will be voting no because the financial package is excessive; complete reimbursement is wrong and began to cite sections of the redevelopment agreement. Alderman Murphy called for a point of order stating that the matter on the agenda is the Final PUD, Exceptions and Final Plat. City Attorney Wiltse upheld the point of order.

Motion by Alderman Brookman to postpone the approval of the Final PUD, Exceptions and Final Plat until the City Council is provided with more information about the financial package for this project, DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.

Moved by Higgison, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission, re Zoning Case 06-16-PUD-A, to approve Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Permitted PUD Bulk Exceptions for development of two (2) hotels on property located at 2811-2845 Mannheim Road, in C-3 General Commercial District (Harp Des Plaines, LLC); and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-24-07, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WITH PERMITTED PUD BULK EXCEPTIONS FOR 2811-2845 MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve Final Plat for Towne Place Suites & Fairfield Inn & Suites Resubdivision, 2811-2845 Mannheim Road,; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-133-07, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION FOR TOWNE PLACE SUITES & FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES LOCATED AT 2811-2845 MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,

Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 1-Brookman

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ZONING CASE 05-31-PUD-A FINAL PUD & EXCEPTIONS AND FINAL PLAT/254 LAUREL AVE.:

Ordinance Z-25-07

Resolution R-134-07

Alderman Brookman stated that she is concerned about the potential traffic problems with this project; there is no provision for visitor parking; there will be a congestion problem; there is additional development in the area that will make the parking problem even worse.

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

Attorney for the petitioner, Hal Francke, 203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60601, and Site Engineer Ron Adams, Pearson, Brown & Associates, 1850 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048, addressed the City Council regarding parking; there are 47 spaces on site and 42 on-street parking spaces.

Alderman Beauvais stated that there will be a problem at night and on the weekends with on-street parking spaces; this is very congested area.

Alderman Murphy stated that there will be a problem at Western Avenue and Northwest Highway; the developers in the area should work together to solve this problem.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to POSTPONE further discussion on approval of the Final PUD & Exceptions and Final Plat, re Zoning Case 05-31-PUD-A, for 254 Laurel Avenue (Lexington Homes, LLC), and Ordinance Z-25-07 and Resolution R-134-07, for further review by Staff and the developer regarding parking and traffic problems in the area. Motion declared carried.

CLASS 6(b) PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE/1530 BIRCHWOOD:

Resolution R-135-07

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

Property owner, Cary Goldman, Sitex Realty Group, 1332 N. Halsted Street, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60622, and proposed user of the property, Nathan Arendt, Shelter Distribution, Inc., 1797 Winthrop Drive, Des Plaines, addressed the City Council and answered questions from the aldermen.

Mr. Goldman stated that 100% of the benefit from the Class 6(b) will go to the tenant, Shelter Distribution, Inc.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize City to support and consent to the granting of a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6(b) property tax abatement incentive to Sitex Realty Group, to assist with the renovation of vacant building as a warehouse/distribution facility on property located at 1530 Birchwood Avenue, PIN #09-29-402-034; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-135-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 6(b) CLASSIFICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY WITH COOK COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX INDEX NUMBER #09-29-402-034-0000, LOCATED AT 1530 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

RESCIND R-96-07/COPY MACHINE LEASE AGREEMENT TOSHIBA:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-136-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to rescind Resolution R-96-07 (approved by the City Council on July 2, 2007, regarding copy machine lease agreement with Toshiba American Information Systems), because supplier would not agree to changes in agreement; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-136-07, A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION R-96-07 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE FOR A COPY MACHINE BETWEEN TOSHIBA AMERICAN INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND A SALES ORDER AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHICAGO OFFICE TECHNOLOGY GROUP AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

AMENDED LEASE AGREEMENT/REPLACEMENT COPIER, ENGRG. DEPT.:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-137-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve amendment to existing lease (approved in 2004) with Chicago Office Technology Group, 900 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 300, Itasca, IL 60143, for replacement of one (1) of five (5) leased copiers, in the additional amount of $349 per month/Computer Replacement Fund; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary documents with Chicago Office Technology Group and U.S. Bancorp Business Equipment Finance Group; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-137-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE FOR A COPY MACHINE BETWEEN US BANK AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND A SALES ORDER AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHICAGO OFFICE TECHNOLOGY GROUP AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS/PEARSON-RIVER SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize acquisition of permanent easements for the Pearson Street/Des Plaines River Road Signalized Intersection Improvement Project to accommodate traffic signal equipment and new curb and gutter alignments from: Sherwood Manor Condominium Association, 659 Des Plaines River Road in the amount of $17,201; River Pointe Condominium Association, 675 Pearson Street, in the amount of $10,799; and 677 River Condominium Association, 677 River Road, in the amount of $11,400; for a total acquisition amount of $39,400/TIF District #1 Funds; and Director of Engineering and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary documents. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PATIO VARIATION/95 E. OAKWOOD AVE.:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, 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 20' x 24' brick paver patio in the rear yard of property located at 95 E. Oakwood Avenue (Code prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from building foundation). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PARKING PAD VARIATION/529 HARVEY:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, 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 8'6" x 22' parking pad adjacent to existing driveway for a total length of 82' on property located at 529 Harvey Avenue. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PURCHASE OF MEDTEC AMBULANCE:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of one (1) Medtec Ambulance through the Northwest Municipal Conference Joint Government Purchasing Program from Foster Coach Sales, 1231 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL 61081, in an amount not-to-exceed $135,398/2008 Budgeted 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.

FLOOD 2007 PURCHASES AND SERVICES:

Alderman Walsten stated that the invoice for Bolder Contractors was not detailed enough; he would like more information.

Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve Flood 2007 purchases and services as follows:

B -Illinois Construction Corporation, P.O. Box 745, St. Charles, IL 60174, for equipment and manpower to construct flood wall on Miner Street, in the amount of $10,606.77/General Fund; and

B Orange Crush, LLC, 321 Center Street, Hillside, IL 60162, for sand, barrier wall and equipment for flood wall on River Road, in the amount of $56,400.40/General Fund;

but POSTPONE until October 15, 2007, approval of invoice from Bolder Contractors, 440 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, for generators, pumps and manpower for flood control, in the amount of $75,675.48, for further review and information. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

Absent: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

BID AWARD/CITY HALL VENT & WINDOW RESEAL:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation and award bid for City Hall Vent and Window Reseal to single bidder, Des Plaines Glass, 962 Lee Street, Des Plaines, in the bid amount of $27.33 per lineal foot, or $123,000 for 4,500 lineal feet. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ADVERTISING FOR BIDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation and authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids for Library Parking Deck Storm Drain Pipe Replacement - Phase 1, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE MC 60-07 ISSUANCE OF GO BONDS, SERIES 2007A AND 2007B:

Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance MC 60-07, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2007A AND SERIES 2007B, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

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

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Smith, Chair

WARRANT REGISTER:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the City Council approval of the October 1, 2007 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,744,244.94, and further recommend that Resolution R-138-07 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Beauvais, Chair

RADIO BASED ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM:

Director of North Suburban Emergency Communications Center Ornberg stated that the current police and fire alarm systems are antiquated and do not have the advantage of modern technology; Staff is recommending selection of Fox Valley Fire and Safety to provide the equipment, installation and maintenance of the new system; amend the current ordinance to include language to require that all NFPA Life and Safety Code required fire alarms be connected and monitored by the City, and a restructuring of annual fee schedule.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to select Fox Valley Fire and Safety, 2730 Pinnacle Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, as the vendor to provide the equipment, installation and maintenance of the new Radio Based Alarm Monitoring Systems, at no cost to the City. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 9, Section 4-9A-3 - Receiving Station Alarms, of the City Code, to require that any NFPA Life and Safety Code mandated fire alarms be connected and monitored by the City= s municipal Alarm System, as well as that all the current subscribers must convert to the new technology within the next six (6) months; and Ordinance MC 62-07 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 6 - A License Fees,@ Subsection 4-9A-3 - Receiving Station Alarm, of the City Code, to adjust the annual fee paid to the City for monitoring by the subscribers from $91 for police alarms and $167 for fire alarms to a uniformed amount of $125; and Ordinance MC 63-07 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Murphy, Chair

CONSULTANTS/REVISION OF ZONING CODE:

Alderman Murphy stated that her committee reviewed on September 24, 2007, the three (3) proposals received from consulting firms:

--Farr Associates, 53 W. Jackson, Suite 650, Chciago, IL 60604;

B -Land Vison, Inc., 500 N. Michigan Avenue, #910, Chicago, IL 60611; and

B -Camiros, Ltd., 411 S. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60607.

Alderman Murphy stated that these proposals, which were sent to the aldermen in August, were for the revisions to the Zoning Code; the committee will be coming to the City Council with a recommendation soon; cost is not a factor since 80% will be paid from a grant.

2006 TIF MONITORING UPDATE:

Mrs. Leslie Murphy, Griffith, Murphy, LLC, 2658 Ewing Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, addressed the Committee of the Whole and made a PowerPoint presentation of the monitoring update they prepared for the City regarding Downtown Project Area - TIF District #1, Lee Street-Perry Street - TIF District #5, Wille Road-Mt. Prospect Road - TIF District #3, Five (5)-Corners, Rand Road-River Road - TIF District #4, and Mannheim Road-Higgins Road - TIF District #6.

Mrs. Murphy stated that is a very solid program; good growth; in general, a program to be proud of; the big growth will come next year because of reassessment.

Mrs. Murphy reviewed the current and projected financial status of each TIF district with anticipated 2007 and 2008 revenue projections, and a revenue and expense projection spreadsheet for each TIF district from 2005 through the end year of the district.

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that only information regarding TIF District #3 was on the web site; the other TIFs were not there; he asked for a cost analysis of the services provided to residents in the downtown TIF districts.

Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking for a definition of several terms, i.e. surplus, account balance; also what is a TIF revenue note? Mrs. Murphy stated that is a pay-as-you-go promissary note.

Mr. Kendrick asked if TIF bonds are general obligation bonds. Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan said no, they are revenue anticipated bonds.

Mr. Kendrick stated that he has many concerns and questions regarding TIF District #3. Alderman Murphy stated that there will be a separate Committee of the Whole meeting on this matter and asked that Mr. Kendrick send his questions to Staff for review before that meeting.

Mr. Kendrick stated that the City should move slowly; don= t start any new TIFs. 10/1/07

Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that TIF Reports are due January 1st of every year; 2003 and 2004 were on time, but 2005 and now 2006 are late; did they change the due date. Mrs. Murphy stated that the report is due 180 after the submission and approval of the City= s financial audit.

REPORT/UNDERSIZED LOT 1645 LUNT:

Alderman Murphy stated that 5.4-1 of the Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance requires that building permit applicants with undersized lots of record must present their plans for construction to the City Council before a permit may be issued. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lacerna have applied for a building permit to demolish their existing single-family residence and construct a new single-family residence on property located at 1645 Lunt Avenue; property is 50' x 180' with a total lot area of 9,000 sq. ft.; based upon the review of the petitioner= s plans, the proposed single-family residence is appropriate for the area.

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

ORDINANCE M-58-07 VACATION OF ESSER COURT(SOUTH HALF):

Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance MC 58-07, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE VACATION OF ESSER COURT IN DES PLAINES AS IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

CLASS 6(b) PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE/1665 BIRCHWOOD:

Resolution R-121-07

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt Resolution R-121-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 6(b) CLASSIFICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY WITH COOK COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX INDEX NUMBER #09-28-300-021-0000, LOCATED AT 1665 E. BIRCHWOOD AVENUE IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE. Upon roll call the vote was:

AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 3-Moylan, Brookman, Walsten

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

WARRANT REGISTER:

Resolution R-138-07

Moved by Smith, seconded by Walsten, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-138-07, 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: $3,744,244.94. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

RADIO BASED ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM:

Ordinance MC 62-07

Ordinance M-63-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to select Fox Valley Fire and Safety, 2730 Pinnacle Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, as the vendor to provide the equipment, installation and maintenance of the new Radio Based Alarm Monitoring System, at no cost to the City. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried. 10/1/07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to amend Title 4, Chapter 9, Section 4-9A-3 - Receiving Station Alarms, of the City Code, to require that any NFPA Life and Safety Code mandated fire alarms be connected and monitored by the City= s municipal Alarm System, as well as that all the current subscribers must convert to the new technology within the next six (6) months; and place on First Reading Ordinance MC 62-07. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to amend Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 6 - A License Fees,@ Subsection 4-9A-3 - Receiving Station Alarm, of the City Code, to adjust the annual fee paid to the City for monitoring by the subscribers from $91 for police alarms and $167 for fire alarms to a unformed amount of $125; and place on First Reading Ordinance MC 63-07. Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE M-62-07 FIRE ALARM AMENDMENT/CONNECTION & MONITORING:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance MC 62-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, A BUSINESS REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 9, A SERVICE BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS,@ ARTICLE A., A ALARM SYSTEMS,@ SECTION 3, A RECEIVING STATION ALARMS,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE MC 63B 07 FIRE ALARM AMENDMENT/SCHEDULE OF FEES:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance MC 63-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, A BUSINESS REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 1, A GENERAL LICENSE REGULATIONS,@ SECTION 6, A LICENSE FEES,@ A SCHEDULE OF FEES,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

AGREEMENT/PETROLEUM MAIN RELOCATION HAWAIIAN VILLAGE:

Resolution R-119-07

Alderman Walsten announced he has withdrawn his request for reconsideration of motion approving the A Cost Sharing Agreement@ with West Shore Pipe Line Company for the raising of the petroleum main that serves the Hawaiian Village area bounded by Rand Road on the south, Wolf Road on the west, Polynesian Drive on the north and the Canadian National Railroad on the east, in the amount of $11,750; and the approval of Resolution R-119-07.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.

Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK

APPROVED BY ME THIS

DAY OF , 2007

Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR

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