Members of the Des Plaines City Council met Monday, June 20.
The City Council is comprised of 10 elected officials: the mayor, city clerk and eight aldermen. The city is divided into eight wards, with the residents of each ward electing an Alderman to represent the ward. The council is the legislative body of the city, setting policy direction and enacting legislation affecting the city.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Des Plaines City Council:
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, JUNE 20, 2016
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Bogusz at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, June 20, 2016.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith and Charewicz. A quorum was present.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski, Fire Chief Wax, Police Chief Kushner, Assistant Director of Public Works and Engineering Duddles and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND PLEDGE:
The opening prayer was given by Dr. Hilary Morris of the Des Plaines Baha’i, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
CITIZEN PART.: Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the City Council commenting on the high price of alcohol sold at the Taste of Des Plaines compared to local business establishments that sell alcohol.
Resident Eva Korber addressed the City Council complaining about the large potholes in the parking lot of the Jewel Food Store at Lee and Oakton Streets. This matter was referred to Public Works and Engineering for follow up.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Clerk Ludwig announced the sole bid received on June 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for the purchase and delivery of two (2) Ford F-450 Trucks per specifications which was referred to Staff for review.
City Clerk Ludwig announced various community events taking place during the summer months.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to establish the Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 1a, 2, 2a, 4, 5, 8 and 8a. Motion declared carried.
Motion by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Resolutions R-97-16 and R- 99-16 were adopted; Ordinance M-18-16 was placed on First Reading; and Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 23, 2016, Regular Council Meeting of June 6, 2016 and Closed Session of June 6, 2016 were approved.
APPROVE APP’T. 2ND ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO NIPSTA:
Resolution R-95-16
Fire Chief Wax answered questions from the Aldermen regarding his recommendation that the Fire Department’s Division Chief of Training and Safety be appointed as Des Plaines’ second delegate to the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy.
Staff was directed to provide an update on the accomplishments by the Division Chief of Training and Safety.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Sayad, to approve the appointment of the Fire Department Division Chief of Training and Safety as the 2nd Alternate Delegate to the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA); and adopt Resolution R-95-16, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SECOND ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING ACADEMY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Motion declared carried.
APPROVE ADD’L PURCHASES OF QUARTERMASTER UNIFORMS/ FIRE DEPT.:
Resolution R-96-16
Discussion was held. Aldermen Sayad and Brookman stated they will vote no for the additional purchases.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Charewicz, to approve additional purchases from On-Time Embroidery Inc., 2201 Lively Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, Illinois as the vendor for the Fire Department’s Quartermaster Uniform System in the amount not-to-exceed $43,000.00 (Budgeted Funds – General Fund/Fire Department); and adopt Resolution R-96-16, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES UNDER A CONTRACT WITH ON TIME EMBROIDERY, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd,
Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 3-Sayad, Brookman, Chester ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
APPROVE IMPROVEMENTS CHANGE ORDER #1/ CENTRAL RD. PUMPING STA.: Consent Agenda
Resolution R-97-16
Motion by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve Central Road Pumping Station Improvements Change Order #1 with Manusos General Contracting Inc., 91 Christopher Way, Fox Lake, Illinois, 60020, in the amount of $163,327.31 (Budgeted Funds – Water Fund/Improvements); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-97- 16, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER WITH MANUSOS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC., FOR CENTRAL ROAD PUMPING STATION IMPROVEMENTS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISE BID/ ELEVATOR
Discussion was held.
INSPECTION SERVICES/ 2- YEAR TERM/ OPTION TO RENEW:
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bid Elevator Inspection Services for a 2-Year Term, with an option to renew for two (2) 2-Year terms after the initial term. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE M-16-16 APPROVE NEW CLASS “K” – GOVERNMENTAL FACILITY/ LIQ. LICENSE/ 1015 HOWARD ST.:
Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the City Council commenting on the risks of allowing alcohol in the boat house.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to adopt Ordinance M-16-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, “FEE SCHEDULE,” OF CHAPTER 18, “SCHEDULE OF FEES,” OF TITLE 4, “BUSINESS REGULATIONS, OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS K LIQUOR LICENSE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 1-Sayad ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
APPROVE PREVAILING WAGE: Consent Agenda
Resolution R-99-16
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance for Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers who are employed in the performance of Public Works Projects as required by the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-99-16, A RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AMEND CITY CODE/ COMPENSATION PLAN/ ADD POSITION/ ASST. DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-18-16
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 1, “Administrative”, Chapter 8, “Position Grade and Compensation Plan”, Section 4, “Compensation Plan” of the Des Plaines City Code to add the position of Assistant Director of Community Development; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-18-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE TEMPORARY
Discussion was held.
LICENSE AND AGREEMENT/ TIF #7:
Resolution R-100-16
Moved by Chester, seconded by Robinson, to approve Temporary License and Hold Harmless Agreement for TIF #7 Site Preparation Work and adopt Resolution R-100-16, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY LICENSE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR TIF 7 SITE PREPARATION WORK. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
MINUTES/ SPECIAL COUNCIL MTG.: Consent Agenda
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to approve Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 23, 2016, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MINUTES/ REGULAR MTG.: Consent Agenda
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of June 6, 2016, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MINUTES/ CLOSED SESSION: Consent Agenda
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to approve Minutes of Closed Session of June 6, 2016. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: – Alderman Smith, Chair
WARRANT REGISTER:
City Manager Bartholomew answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Rodd, to recommend to the City Council approval of the June 20, 2016 – Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,804,579.09; and further recommend that Resolution R-98-16 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
LEGAL AND LICENSING: – Alderman Haugeberg, Chair
AMEND CITY CODE/ CODE OF ETHICS/ DISCLOSURE:
This matter was deferred from the June 6, 2016 City Council Meeting.
Discussion was held.
General Counsel Friedman answered questions from the Aldermen.
Ordinance M-17-16 Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the City employee found to have released confidential information to the media should be fired and the Elected Official found to have released confidential information to the media should not be censured, but should resign.
General Counsel Friedman gave his legal opinion regarding filing a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office or the State’s Attorney with regard to a violation of the ethics ordinance.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Rodd, to place on First Reading Ordinance M-17-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF LITIGATION. By show of hands, the vote was: AYES: 3-Rodd,
Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 5-Haugeberg, Robinson, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared failed.
MAYOR BOGUSZ ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT REGISTER:
Resolution R-98-16
Moved by Smith, seconded by Chester, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-98-16, 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: $3,804,579.09. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
AMEND CITY CODE/ CODE OF ETHICS/ DISCLOSURE:
Ordinance M-17-16
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Sayad, to concur with consensus reached in Committee of the Whole to not approve Ordinance M-17-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF LITIGATION. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Robinson, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester NAYS: 3-Rodd,
Smith, Charewicz ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
CLOSED SESSION:
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to go into Closed Session to discuss Probable or Imminent Litigation and Property Acquisition. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 9:15 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m. in Closed Session.
Gloria J. Ludwig, MMC – CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF , 2016
______________________________ Matthew J. Bogusz, MAYOR
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