The Des Plaines City Council met Jan. 17 to announce community events.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:
"The City Council is comprised of ten 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."
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
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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, TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Bogusz at 6:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester and Smith. A quorum was present. Alderman and Charewicz arrived at 6:03 p.m.
City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski, Director of Community and Economic Development McMahon, Economic Development Coordinator Pruss, Fire Chief Wax, Police Chief Kushner, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, and General Counsel Weiss.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to enter into Closed Session to discuss Collective Bargaining. Personnel, Purchase of Property and Sale of Property. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith NAYS: O-None ABSENT: 1-Charewicz Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith and Charewicz. A quorum was present.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk Ludwig, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Police Chief Kushner introduced the following new hires: Gabriel Hallas, Dale Jeon, Myles Klein, Ryne Korbus, Brian Maresco, Daniel Murphy, Jeff Von Moser and Nicholas Zefeldt. Mayor Bogusz administered the Oath of Office to all of them.
Mayor Bogusz administered the Oath of Office to Firefighter Paramedic David Leno.
Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the City Council commenting on the letter he received regarding the closing of the Cumberland Café at the Frisbie Senior Center and gave three other locations where meals are available for seniors
City Clerk Ludwig announced a variety of community events for February and March.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Robinson, to establish the Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, 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.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Resolutions R-6-17, R-7-17, R-8-17, R-9-17, R-10-17, R-11-17 and R-12-17 were adopted; and Ordinance M-1-17 was adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve the purchase of replacement Parkway Trees from Participating STC Nurseries and planting labor through the West Central Municipal Conference - Suburban Tree Consortium, 2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove, Illinois in the notto-exceed amount of $300,000.00 for Spring and Late Summer Plantings (General Fund, Street Maintenance Division, Tree Plantings); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-6-17. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND PLANTING OF TREES THROUGH THE WEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE SUBURBAN TREE CONSORTIUM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, Seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve the three-year expenditure of aggregate materials and spoils disposal contract with MQ Sewer and Water Contractors Inc., 4323 North Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $125,380.00 for 2017 (Budgeted Funds - Streets and Grounds Maintenance/Water Systems Maintenance/Sewer Systems Maintenance); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-7-17. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDERA CONTRACT WITH MQ SEWER AND WATER CONTRACTORS, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve professional Services consultant contract renewal with Kane, McKenna and Associates Inc. at a not-to-exceed annual cost of $44,000.00; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-8-17, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KANE, MCKENNA AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE TIF CONSULTING SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve contract with Municipal GIS Partners Inc., 701 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois in an amount not-to-exceed $194,406.00 for Geographical Information System (GIS) Staffing and Services (Budgeted Funds - GIS General Fund); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-9-17, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER A CONTRACT WITH MUNICIPAL GIS PARTNERS, INC, FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve the 2017 Municipal Estimate of Maintenance Costs in the amount of $1,671,000 and adopt the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-10-17, A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (17-00000-00-GM). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve purchase of Sensus water meters in the amount of $420,000.00 and installation services in the amount of $100,000.00 on an as-needed basis from their authorized distributor, HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd., 220 South Westgate Drive, Carol Stream, Illinois (Budgeted Funds - Water System Fund/Miscellaneous Contractual Services and Water Meters); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-11-17, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NEW AGREEMENT WITH HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD., FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SENSUS WATER METERS. MOtion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve professional services Master Contract and Task Order No. 1 in the amount of $69,000.00 between the City of Des Plaines and Trotter and Associates Inc., 40W201 Wasco Road, St. Charles, Illinois (Budgeted Funds – CIP Water/Sewer/Professional Services); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-12-17, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMASTER CONTRACT WITH TROTTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND TASK ORDER NO. 1 FOR UPGRADESAT THE MAPLE STREET WATER PLANT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, Seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bid the 2017 Restoration and Planting with Installation Contract. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to advertise forbid the 2017-2019 Fertilizer and Weed Application Contract. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to adopt Ordinance M-1-17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of City Council of January 3, 2017, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to approve Minutes of Closed Session of City Council of January 3, 2017. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR BOGUSZDECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Smith, Chair
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to recommend to the City Council approval of the January 17, 2017 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,242,807.14; and further recommend that Resolution R-14-17 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Charewicz, Chair
Economic Development Coordinator Pruss reviewed her Memorandum from dated December 14, 2016 regarding a Class 6b renewal request from Hybiak Family Limited Partnership and Richard E. Hybiak Declaration of Trust for 455 East Jarvis Avenue and an application requesting a City resolution in support of its Class 6b Tax Incentive renewal application. The subject property was granted a 6b beginning in 2006 in support of the portion of the property which included a 12,000 square foot addition and new 3,000 (+/-) square foot mezzanine. If approved, the 6b renewal would only apply for this portion of the subject property. Given that the applicant does not intend to substantially renovate the subject property, Staff was unable to recommend approval of the requested property tax incentive.
Mr. Richard Hybiak, President of Northwest Mill Works, addressed the Committee of the Whole answering questions from the Aldermen.
Ms. Pruss answered questions from the Aldermen.
Following discussion, moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Brookman, to direct Staff to prepare a Resolution approving the Class 6b renewal for 455 East Jarvis Avenue. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Smith and Charewicz did not agree.
ENGINEERING - Alderman Rodd, Chair
Discussion was held.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley answered questions from the
Aldermen.
Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the Committee of the Whole commenting on the condition of sidewalks throughout the City.
Staff was requested to present ideas and options for the sidewalk inspection/replacement program at a future Council meeting.
LEGAL AND LICENSING - Alderman Haugeberg, Chair
Discussion was held.
Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the Committee of the Whole commenting on the image presented to the public when someone does not take a polygraph test.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Chester, to recommend to the City Council approval of Resolution R-15-17 amending Resolution R-179-16 to authorize expanded scope of services and to increase the maximum amount of expenditure in an amount not-to-exceed S10,000.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Robinson, Sayad, I Brookman, Chester h NAYS: 3-Rodd, Smith, Charewicz
ABSENT: ()-None Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-14-17, 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: $2,242,807. 14. 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.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-15-17, A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDENDUM TO HILLARD HEINTZE LLC CONTRACT FOR CONDUCT OF ETHICS INVESTIGATION. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Robinson, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester NAYS: 3-Rodd, Smith, Charewicz
ABSENT: 0-NOne Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman to adjourn the meeting. Motion declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
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