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, APRIL 21, 2008

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 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, April 21, 2008.

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

Also present were: City Manager Bajor, Acting Director of Finance Wisniewski, Deputy Police Chief Burton, Fire Chief Jaeger, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan, and Assistant City Attorney Bartel.

PRAYER:

The opening prayer was given by Reverend Gary Houdek, Golf Road Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

PRESENTATION

Mayor Arredia introduced Robert D. King, Acting Director, Cook County Emergency Management Agency, and William F. Dorgan, Administrative Assistant, Cook County Emergency Management Agency, who presented a Plaque of Certification stating that the City= s Response Plan has been certified through Cook County EMA; Des Plaines is only one of 19 municipalities (out of 128) whose Response Plan has been certified by Cook County EMA.

RECOGNITION:

Mayor Arredia introduced Pat Marchman and Kimberly Potter, interns in the City= s Human Services Division, who are responsible for the Meals on Wheels Program; meals are provided 260 days a year; 980 hours are given by the volunteers; this program saves the City $21,000 a year; more volunteers are needed.

CITIZEN PARTICIPA.:

Mrs. Anne Holmberg, 2556 Ballard Road, addressed the City Council thanking them for their financial support for Bessie= s Table at the First Methodist Church, which provides meals to the needy; 77 guests are served each time and the numbers will grow now that PADS is closing for the summer; there is no paid Staff; this is a massive undertaking; they need volunteers.

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that at the last meeting someone said they could find the address of a building on Miner Street; if there is a fire, how will the Fire Department find them; the City should enforce the ordinance requiring residents to clearly display they address.

CONSENT AGENDA:

City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 2, 2a, 4 and 4a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman requested that Items 3 and 3a be removed.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 2, 2a, 3, 3a, 4 and 4a. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, 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 4/21/08

Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances MC 11-08 and MC 12-08 were adopted; Ordinance MC 17-08 was placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-50-08, R-52-08, R-53-08, R-54-08, R-55-08, R-56-08, R-57-08 and R-58-08 were adopted.

LIQ. LIC./782 W. OAKTON ST.:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M-17-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 4 - A Intoxicating Liquors,@ Section 4-4-5 of the City Code to add a new Class B - Bulk Sales Dealers Liquor License for property located at 782 W. Oakton Street, d/b/a S & S Food & Liquor; contingent upon verification of fingerprints; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 17-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, A BUSINESS REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 4, A INTOXICATING LIQUORS,@ SECTION 5, A LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER,@ OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE FOR A R & R BROTHER, INC., D/B/A S & S FOOD & LIQUOR LOCATED AT 782 WEST OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

TIME EXTENSION/CONDIT. USE 1050 OAKTON:

Ordinance Z-13-08

Mr. Michael Mickelsen, 1549 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating that because there are new aldermen on the City Council now, he would like to remind everyone that this project has been going on since 2000 and there have been changes to the project over the years; the new aldermen should be aware that the residents are unhappy with this project; it does not fit in this area; the building is too high.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for second Extension of Time, until May 30, 2010, for construction of a 300-unit congregate living facility with variation (approved by the City Council on April 5, 2004 - Ordinance Z-13-04 and first extension until May 30, 2008 was approved by the City Council on February 6, 2006 - Resolution R-22-06) for property located at 1050 Oakton Street; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-13-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A 24 MONTH EXTENSION FOR THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WITH A MAJOR HEIGHT VARIATION GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-13-04 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1050 EAST OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES (Case 00-68-PUD-CU).

Alderman Moylan stated that the petitioner has made concessions regarding this project

Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.

ZONING CASE 08-07-V SIGN VARIA./1755 S. WOLF:

Ordinance Z-14-08

Alderman Brookman stated that she is opposed to this because of the language in the ordinance; the sign would be limited to school activities only with no advertising; this could restrict free speech.

Alderman Murphy stated that this language is in the ordinance to prevent it from becoming a billboard.

Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan stated that this language was requested by the petitioner.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Moylan, to delete Item 2 under Section 3 of Ordinance Z-14-08 in its entirety.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a substitute motion that Zoning Case 08-07-V, a sign variation for 1755 S. Wolf Road, be referred back to Staff for review.

Following further discussion Aldermen Murphy and Brookman withdrew their substitute motion.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a substitute motion to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals, re Zoning Case 08-07-V, to grant request for Sign Variation, with conditions, to permit construction of an 11' high, 102 sq. ft. monument sign, including a 29.5 sq. ft. Electronic Message Board, at Maine West High School in R-1 Single Family Residential District on property located at 1755 S. Wolf Road; place on First Reading Ordinance Z-14-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 11.6 A. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 11 FOOT HIGH, 102 SQUARE FOOT MONUMENT SIGN INCLUDING A 29.5 SQUARE FOOT ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD AT 1755 SOUTH WOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS; AND Staff review the wording in Item 2 of Section 3 of the ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman Beauvais abstained (conflict of interest). (further action on this matter under Unfinished Business on May 5, 2008)

2008 PRIVATE ACTIVITY VOLUME BOND CAP:

Resolution R-49-08

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council asking what are Private Activity Volume Bonds. Acting Director of Finance Wisniewski said federal tax law allows home-rule municipalities to annually issue up to $85 per capita in qualified A private activity@ bonds to be used by a business that would benefit from tax exempt financing to assist them in funding necessary plant and equipment costs.

Acting Director of Finance Wisniewski stated that if the bonds are not needed by Des Plaines, they could be sold for development projects outside of Des Plaines; if the City does not reserve these funds, they would be automatically ceded back to the State of Illinois.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize City to reserve its entire 2008 Private Activity Volume Bond Cap of $4,847,805, for future industrial and/or mortgage revenue bond purposes that have not yet been determined; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-49-08, A RESOLUTION RESERVING VOLUME CAP IN CONNECTION WITH PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ISSUES AND RELATED MATTERS. 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/OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE JULY 4TH FESTIVITIES:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-50-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Manager and City Clerk be authorize to execute A Contract for Use of Facilities@ with Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, to use the Des Plaines campus for the 4th of July 2008 Festival and Fireworks on Friday, July 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; City to provide Certificate of Insurance; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-50-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR USE OF THE OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY EVENT FOR THE YEAR 2008. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

IDOT AGREEMENT/SIDEWALKS GOLF-MT. PROSPECT- WOLF ROADS:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-52-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation - Section #06-00198-00-SW@ with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in order for City to be eligible for funding from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program in the amount of $430,000 for construction of new sidewalks on Golf Road, Mt. Prospect Road and Wolf Road, with City providing 20% matching funds in the amount of $88,000/2008 CIP; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-52-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR GRANT MONEY FROM THE CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

LICENSE AGREEMENT/WISCONSIN CENTRAL RR GOLF ROAD SIDEWALK:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-53-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute A License For A Sidewalk Crossing Agreement@ with Wisconsin Central, Ltd, 17641 S. Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430, to permit City to construct, operate and maintain a sidewalk crossing the Wisconsin Central, Ltd. Railroad at Golf Road-Milepost CM-23.94 on the Waukesha Subdivision DOT #689-676N as part of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program also approved this evening; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-53-08 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN WISCONSIN CENTRAL, LTD. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SIDEWALK CROSSING AT GOLF ROAD - MILEPOST CM-23.94. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPE SUPPLEMENTAL WATERING SERVICES:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-54-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from ILT Vignocchi, 25865 W. Ivanhoe Road, Wauconda, IL 60084, to provide supplemental watering for replacement plantings which is part of Phase 2 of the Downtown Comprehensive Landscaping Project (awarded to ILT Vignocchi on August 6, 2007 in the amount of $201,975 for 2008); supplemental watering to be on an A as needed time and material@ basis at a cost of $75 per hour for tanker truck with operator and $34 per hour ground personnel, in the not to exceed amount of $75,000/TIF District #1 Funds; it would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-54-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPE SUPPLEMENTAL WATERING SERVICES BETWEEN ILT VIGNOCCHI, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

WEED CONTROL SERVICES:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-55-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve purchase through the Federal Government General Services - Contract #GS-06F-0076M, Weed Control Services from Tru-Green Limited Partnership, 966 Seton Court, Wheeling, IL 60090, for a total one (1)-year cost of $16,253.28/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-55-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FOR WEED CONTROL SPRAYING BETWEEN TRUGREEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PURCHASE/MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-56-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from CDW Government, Inc., 230 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, for purchase of 50 copies of Microsoft Office to upgrade the City= s Microsoft Office Software at a cost not-to-exceed $14,869/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-56-08, A RESOLTUION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE FROM CDW, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

IDOT AGREEMENT/DOWNTOWN IMPROVE. -LEE ST., OAKTON ST.:

Consent Agenda

Res. R-57-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation - Section #06-00199-00-LS@ with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in order for City to be eligible for funding from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) in the amount of $471,000 for construction of new lighting and streetscape in the downtown area, Oakton Street and Lee Street Corridor, with City providing 20% matching funds in the amount of 94,200/Budgeted TIF District #1 Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-57-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR GRANT MONEY FROM THE ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

RENTAL OF TENTS, TABLES & CHAIRS/TASTE OF DES PLAINES:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-58-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Indestructo Rental Company, 1500 Birchwood Avenue, Des Plaines, for rental of tents, tables and chairs for the Taste of Des Plaines (to be held June 6, 7 and 8, 2008) at a cost not-to-exceed $13,603.50/Taste of Des Plaines Escrow Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-58-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FROM INDESTRUCTO RENTAL COMPANY, INC. FOR TENTS, TABLES AND CHAIRS FOR THE TASTE OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ADVERTISING FOR BIDS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Brick Paver Resetting and Sealing in the downtown business district, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for 2008 Sewer Lining, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Blauer Emergency Response Jackets for Fire Department, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for 2008 Street & Utility Improvements - Contract A Project, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Weller Creek Retaining Wall Improvements, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

REAPPOINT.:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to approve Mayoral reappointments as follows:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Barry Collins, term to expire April 30, 2012

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Joseph Catalano, term to expire April 30, 2013

Robert Porada, term to expire April 30, 2013

Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-11-08 LIQ. LIC. 965 S. ELMHURST:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance MC 11-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, A BUSINESS REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 4, A INTOXICATING LIQUORS,@ SECTION 5, A 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 II LOCATED AT 965 SOUTH ELMHURST ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE MC 12-08 SALE OF CITY PROPERTY/NWMC AUCTION:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance MC 12-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

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 April 21, 2008 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,724,339.21, and further recommend that Resolution R-51-08 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

REVIEW/INTERGOVERN. PERSONNEL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE (IPBC):

City Manager Bajor reviewed his memo of April 10, 2008, regarding the City= s membership within the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC), which is an entity created under Illinois state law allowing municipalities to join together for the purposes of health insurance; Des Plaines joined the IPBC on April 21, 2003 under Resolution R-46-03 and renewed for three (3) years on May 2, 2005 under Ordinance MC 24-05.

City Manager Bajor stated that the City= s decision to join the IPBC was a prudent oneB fund reserves are favorably positioned, rate increases for the City, employees and retirees have been below national trends for several consecutive years; Staff is recommending renewal of membership with IPBC.

Mr. Gregg Aleman, Area Vice President, Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., Two Pierce Place, Itasca, IL 60143, addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered questions from the aldermen.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Walsten, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to approve three (3)-year renewal of City= s membership within the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC), beginning July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011; and Ordinance MC 18-08 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Brookman, Chair

REVIEW/MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS UPDATE:

This matter was previously discussed by the City Council on May 7, 2007 and referred back to Legal & License Committee for further review; it was discussed again on April 7, 2008 and then postponed to April 21, 2008.

Alderman Brookman reviewed City Manager Bajor= s memo of April 10, 2008, which highlighted the Staff= s recommended changes to the structure of the City Manager= s Office, Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Finance, Department of Community & Economic Development, Department of Engineering and Department of Public Works.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of the various amendments to Title 3 - A Municipal Department@ of the City Code; and Ordinance MC 26-07 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Murphy, Chair

EXTENSION OF TIME/SUBMISSION OF FINAL PLAT 300 WESTERN:

Alderman Murphy reviewed this request for Extension of Time for submission of Final Plat of Subdivision which is required for final approval of Planned Unit Development (PUD); the extension is for 180 days from approval of the ordinance.

Moved by Argus, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to grant request for Extension of Time, until October 18, 2008, to submit Final Plat of Subdivision for property located at 300 Western Avenue, for construction of 105 townhouses (Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) with Permitted Planned Unit Development Bulk Exceptions was approved by the City Council on August 20, 2007 under Ordinance Z-22-07); and Ordinance Z-15-08 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

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

EXTENSION OF TIME/VARIATION 1382-1398 PRAIRIE:

Ordinance Z-6-08

(DEFERRED 3/3/08)

Alderman Moylan requested that Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan explain this project. Director Conlan made a brief PowerPoint presentation.

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Murphy, to call for the question. Motion declared carried. Alderman Walsten voted no.

(deferred motion)

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Smith, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request for Extension of Time, until March 1, 2009, for construction of a 40-unit condominium development with variations (approved by the City Council on March 19, 2007 - Ordinance Z-7-07) for property located at 1382-1398 Prairie Avenue; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-6-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE Z-7-07 WHICH AUTHORIZED TWO MAJOR VARIATIONS TO SECTION 7.3-8E. AND 10.8-2 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 40-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT WITH A LOT AREA OF 27,900 SQUARE FEET WITH NO INTERIOR PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING AT 1382-1398 PRAIRIE AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06-134-V). Upon roll call, the vote was:

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

NAYS: 2-Moylan, Walsten

ABSENT: 0-None

PRESENT: 1-Murphy

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE MC 13-08 AS AMENDED DEPARTMENT HEAD RESIDENCY:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Walsten, to adopt Ordinance MC 13-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, A ADMINISTRATIVE,@ CHAPTER 7, A CITY OFFICIALS,@ SECTION 8, A DEPARTMENT HEAD RESIDENCY@ OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.

Alderman Murphy stated that there was never any intention to overturn residency for department heads.

Alderman Higgason stated that she believes the Director of Finance should not be exempt from residency.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Beauvais, Moylan, Brookman, Walsten, Arredia

NAYS: 4-Murphy, Higgason, Smith, Argus

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE MC 14-08 DISSOLUTION/CABLE SERVICES COMMISSION:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance MC 14-08, AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTER 12, A CABLE SERVICES COMMISSION,@ FROM TITLE 2, A BOARD AND COMMISSIONS,@ 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 M-15-08 DISSOLUTION/KEEP D.P. BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance M-15-08 - AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTER 15, A KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION,@ FROM TITLE 2, A BOARD AND COMMISSIONS,@ 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 M-16-08 DISSOLUTION/HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Walsten, to adopt Ordinance M-16-08, AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTER 9, A HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION,@ FROM TITLE 2, A BOARD AND COMMISSIONS,@ 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.

WARRANT REGISTER:

Resolution R-51-08

Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-51-08, 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: $2,724,339.21. 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.

INTERGOVERN. PERSONNEL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE (IPBC):

Ordinance M-18-08

Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve three (3)-year renewal of City= s membership within the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC), beginning July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 18-08. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance MC 18-08, AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE ADDITIONAL YEARS. 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.

MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS UPDATE:

Ordinance M-26-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve various amendments to Title 3 - A Municipal Departments@ of the City Code; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 26-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, A MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT,@ OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried.

EXTENSION OF TIME/SUBMISSION OF FINAL PLAT 300 WESTERN:

Ordinance Z-15-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request for Extension of Time, until October 18, 2008, to submit Final Plat of Subdivision for property located at 300 Western Avenue, for construction of 105 townhouses (Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) with Permitted Planned Unit Development Bulk Exceptions was approved by the City Council on August 20, 2007 under Ordinance Z-22-07); and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-15-08. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-15-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A 180 DAY EXTENSION OF THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-22-07 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 300 WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 07-40-PUD-A). Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 1-Moylan

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK

APPROVED BY ME THIS

DAY OF , 2008

Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR

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