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,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 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 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, September 4, 2007.

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

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

PRAYER:

The opening prayer was given by Reverend Scott Ziegler, Des Plaines Bible Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CITIZEN PARTICIPA.:

Mr. Steve Schaefer, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council inviting everyone to attend the 9/11 service to be held in front of City Hall on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m.; it is important that we remember this event and our armed forces around the world.

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating that he has been here several times regarding how the consultant was chosen for TIF District #4; he was told by Staff that this was the best choice; he asked several times that the matrix used be made available to the residents; when he finally received it, some areas were blacked out; he was told that information could not be released - it contained notes made by Staff; he just wants residents to know how this decision was made.

Mr. Andy Samborski, 2108 Sherwin Avenue, addressed the City Council stating that he would like to thank everyone who worked so hard during the recent flooding; especially his alderman, Mark Walsten; he also stated that the Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Toostie Roll Day to help disadvantaged children; they need volunteers to help.

TIF #3 -WILLE ROAD REVENUE PROJECTIONS:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to refer back to the Community Development Committee the matter of the TIF District #3 - Wille Road Revenue Projections scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared carried.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Walsten requested that Items 4 and 4a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Moylan requested that Items 6 and 6a be removed; and City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 1, 17, 20 and 21 be removed.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 4, 4a, 6, 6a, 17, 20 and 21. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, 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. Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Executive Session minutes were approved; Ordinances MC 53-07, MC 54-07, MC 56-07 and T-6-07 were adopted; Ordinance MC 57-07 was placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-120-07, R-122-07, R-123-07 and R-124-07 were adopted.

MINUTES/8/20/07:

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating that the minutes of August 20, 2007 do not reflect the comments he made regarding the consultant for TIF District #4; he would like the minutes amended; he will provide his amendment to the City Clerk.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to POSTPONE until September 17, 2007, approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held August 20, 2007. Motion declared carried.

MINUTES/EXECUTIVE SESSION 8/20/07:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held August 20, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

SALE OF CITY PROPERTY NWMC AUCTION:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M-57-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize to sell by auction at the Northwest Municipal Conference Surplus Fall Auction to be held Saturday, September 15, 2007, 10:00 a.m., Mt. Prospect Public Works Facility, 1700 W. Central Road, Mr. Prospect, IL 60056, various Public Works Department vehicles and equipment that is deemed no longer necessary or useful to or for the best interest of the City; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 57-07, 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.

AGREEMENT/PETROLEUM MAIN RELOCATION HAWAIIAN VILLAGE:

Resolution R-119-07

Alderman Walsten questioned whether the City should be sharing the cost of this repair work; this should be the responsibility of the contractor.

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

Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the City Council stating that a permit was issued to Des Plaines to put in that sewer, but he didn= t see a permit for the pipe line; he doesn= t see how this could have happened; their pipe broke our sewer.

Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, that the City not share the cost of raising the petroleum main that serves the Hawaiian Village Area, in the amount of $11,750, and this be the responsibility of West Shore Pipe Line Company. MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen Moylan, Walsten and Argus voted yes; Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman and Smith voted no).

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Cost Sharing Agreement@ with West Shore Pipe Line Company, 3400 S. Badger Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, to share the cost of raising 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, to prevent further penetration of the sanitary main; work to be performed by West Shore Pipe Line Company= s contractor (Midwestern Contractors); City= s share of the cost to be $11,750/Sewer Repair & Maintenance Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-119-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COST SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND WEST SHORE PIPE LINE COMPANY. Upon roll all, the vote was:

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

NAYS: 3-Moylan, Walsten, Argus

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

MWRD EASEMENT AGREEMENT/COLUMBIA & SEEGERS:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-120-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Easement Grant 7" with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to permit a permanent easement by the MWRD to construct, reconstruct, repair, maintain, operate and have access to the 12" diameter combined sewer near the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Seegers Road; and a temporary easement for use during the reconstruction of the sewer; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-120-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF EASEMENT GRANT 7 BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

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

Resolution R-121-07

Alderman Moylan reviewed the many questions he had about this request and the answers he received from Staff and when he attended the Economic Development Commission meeting; he still is not satisfied with all aspects of this request.

Moved by Moylan seconded by Walsten, to DENY request for City= s support and consent to the granting of a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6(b) property tax abatement incentive to Panattoni Development Company for property located at 1665 Birchwood Avenue; and void Resolution R-121-07.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to adopt a SUBSTITUTE MOTION to postpone until October 1, 2007 for Staff to further review request for City= s support and consent to the granting of a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6(b) property tax abatement incentive to Panattoni Development Company for property located at 1665 Birchwood Avenue; and Resolution R-121-07. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Murphy, Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Arredia

NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason, Argus

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

FINAL PLAT/85 E. THACKER ST.:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-122-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve final Plat for Sulumberhian Subdivision, 85 E. Thacker Street; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-122-07, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR SULUMBERHIAN= S SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 85 EAST THACKER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

FINAL PLAT/194 OAKWOOD AVE.:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-123-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve Final Plat for Veach= s Subdivision, 194 Oakwood Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-123-07, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR VEACH= S SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 194 OAKWOOD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

D.P. CROP WALK 2007/VARIOUS STREETS:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-124-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request from Des Plaines CROP Walk 2007 to use various City streets and sidewalks on Sunday, October 21, 2007, to conduct their annual CROP Hunger Walk, from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 3:15 p.m., to benefit the Des Plaines Self Help Pantry, WINGS and Northwest Suburban Day Care Center; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-124-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF VARIOUS STREETS AND SIDEWALKS IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR THE DES PLAINES CROP HUNGER WALK ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PATIO VARIATION/1803 KROWKA:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, 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 44' x 22' irregular shaped patio in the rear of property located at 1803 Krowka Drive (Code prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from the building foundation). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PURCHASE & TRADE-IN/BOBCAT LOADERS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of two (2) new Bobcat Model S250 Skid-Steer Loaders through the Bobcat Municipal Guaranteed Trade-In Price Contract, from Atlas Bobcat, Inc., 5000 N. River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176, and trade-in two (2) Bobcat Model S220 Loaders (Serial #530712316 and #530712364), in the total amount of $9,504/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 & TRADE-IN/TRACK LOADERS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of one (1) new Bobcat Model T300 Track Loader through the Bobcat Municipal Guaranteed Trade-In Price Contract, from Atlas Bobcat, Inc., 5000 N. River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176, and trade-in one (1) Bobcat Model S220 Loader (Serial #530712367), in the total amount of $23,629/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.

REAPPOINT.:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to approve Mayoral reappointment to the SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION of Carol Shannon, term to expire August 31, 2011, and Neal Watson, term to expire August 31, 2011. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-53-07 SR.DISABLED SUBSIDIZED TAXI PROG.:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance MC 53-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, A BUSINESS REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 12 A PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES,@ SECTION 7, A SENIOR/DISABLED CITIZEN SUBSIDIZED TAXICAB RATE PROGRAM,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE MC 54-07 PROHIBIT POTABLE GROUNDWAT/600 TOUHY:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance MC 54-07, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY ANY OTHER METHOD AT 600 EAST TOUHY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-55-07 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS FIRE TRUCK #81:

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until September 17, 2007, adoption of Ordinance MC 55-07, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4. Motion declared carried.

ORDINACE MC 56-07 PURCHASING POLICY/BID REQUIREMENTS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance MC 56-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, A ADMINISTRATIVE,@ CHAPTER 10, A PURCHASING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE T-6-07 TRAFFIC RESTRICTION/ALLEYS & DRIVEWAYS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance T-6-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, A MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,@ CHAPTER 2, A TRAFFIC CODE,@ SECTION 1,@ ADOPTION OF ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE; VIOLATIONS,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE Z-21-07 MAP AMEND./300 WESTERN AND ORDINANCE Z-22-07 - AS AMENDED PRELIM. PUD/300 WESTERN:

Attorney Harold Francke, DLA Piper US LLP, 203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60601, representing Lexington Homes, addressed the City Council stating that their project borders this Remington Homes project at 300 Western Avenue and they are in support of this project, but request that adoption of Ordinance Z-21-07 and Z-22-07 be postponed until October 1, 2007, to give all parties the opportunity to make sure that all issues have been resolved.

Alderman Moylan asked Staff if they agreed with this postponement. Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan said no, this is just a preliminary PUD; any issues can easily be resolved.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to POSTPONE until October 1, 2007, for further review adoption of Ordinance Z-21-07 and Z-22-07.

Attorney for Remington Homes, Patrick Brankin, Schain, Burney, Ross & Citron, Ltd., 222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1910, Chicago, IL 60601, addressed the City Council stating that Remington Homes is the contract purchaser of this property; we are only here for preliminary approval; we can resolve any issues.

MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman voted yes; Alderman Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith and Argus voted no).

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance Z-21-07, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM MC 2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING TO R-4 CENTRAL CORE RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 07-40-A-PUD). Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance Z-22-07, AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) WITH PERMITTED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT BULK EXCEPTION FOR 300 WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 07-40-A-PUD). Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman

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 Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the City Council approval of the September 4, 2007 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,743,707.94, and further recommend that Resolution R-125-07 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

ENGINEERING - Alderman Walsten, Chair

UPDATE/STORMWATER MASTER PLAN:

Director of Engineering Oakley gave a status update PowerPoint presentation on the Stormwater Master Plan which was prepared in response to street, below-grade garage, first-floor and backyard flooding following the October 13, 2001 rainfall when 3.8' of rain fell within a four (4)-hour period; to date, $7 million of the $16 million plan is completed.

Director Oakley stated that Staff is recommending that completion of the Stormwater Master Plan be accelerated to a five (5)-year period; funding would come from increasing the Storm Sewer User Fee by $0.23 per 100 cubic foot to complete the remaining projects by 2012.

Alderman Walsten stated that he is normally opposed to increasing taxes but he thinks we should consider increasing the Storm Sewer User Fee to pay for these improvements.

Alderman Smith stated that he is not in favor of accelerating the program to five (5) years and increasing the user fee; we shouldn= t be spending $16 million on street flooding.

Alderman Brookman stated that this is bad policy to impose a tax increase on the residents based on one (1) single storm event; she will be voting no; we should take another look at the priority list.

A resident at 205 Leahy Circle South addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that she floods constantly; she has sewage coming up in her toilets; you can= t ask us to wait 10 years for relief; her street gets so flooded she can hardly get in her driveway.

Moved by by Moylan, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the Stormwater Master Plan be accelerated to a five (5)-year period for completion, and the Storm Sewer User Fee be increased by $.23 per 100 cubic foot to complete the remaining projects by 2012; and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen Beauvais, Moylan, Walsten and Argus voted yes; Aldermen Murphy, Higgason, Brookman and Smith voted no - a tie vote is a failed vote).

Mrs. Kelli Keenley, 206 Leahy Circle South, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating she made her first call to the City regarding flooding six (6) years ago; some things were done but it is still bad; she can= t afford to take off work every time it rains to make sure her home doesn= t flood; the water is very deep in the street; children could drown.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to the City Council that the Stormwater Master Plan be referred back to Staff for further information, i.e. priority listing, weighted scores; and then the matter be referred to the Engineering Committee. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Moylan and Argus voted no.

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

CONTRACT/WESTERN REMAC ELECTRONIC MESSAGE EVENTS SIGN:

Resolution R-126-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Resolution R-126-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN REMAC, INC. FOR FINAL DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A GATEWAY MONUMENT SIGN (this matter was approved by the City Council on August 6, 2007).

Alderman Murphy stated that she cannot support the sign in that location; it would be much better in front of City Hall.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,

Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 2-Murphy, Brookman

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

FINAL PLAT & VARIATION/2942 CURTIS ST.:

Resolution R-111-07

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to POSTPONE until October 15, 2007, approval of Final Plat for Drozdowicz-Smith Subdivision and Subdivision Regulations Variation for property located at 2942 Curtis Street and adoption of Resolution R-111-07. Motion declared carried.

BILLBOARD ZONING CHANGES:

Ordinance Z-23-07

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Walsten, to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-23-07 (this matter was approved by the City Council on August 20, 2007).

Alderman Brookman stated that there is a flaw in the wording of the ordinance regarding the distance of the billboard to the residents; it should clearly indicate that no part of the billboard will be within 300' of the residential property.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt a SUBSTITUTE MOTION to amend Ordinance Z-23-07 to read that no portion of a billboard shall be allowed within 300' of a residential property measured at ground level from a line perpendicular to the closest part of the billboard to the residential property line; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-23-07 - AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 11.6, A REGULATION BY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION,@ SECTION 5, A COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS,@ MATRIX OF THE CITY OF DES PLANES ZONING CODE. Motion declared carried (final action on this matter under Unfinished Business on September 17, 2007).

Alderman Brookman asked that the record show that she does not support other provisions of the billboard ordinance, but she is in favor of this ordinance because it protects the residents.

ORDINANCE MC 57-07 SALE OF CITY PROPERTY/NWMC AUCTION:

Moved by Argus, seconded by Smith, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance MC 57-07, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-R. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Moylan

Motion declared carried.

WARRANT REGISTER:

Resolution R-125-07

Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-125-07, 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: $2,743,707.94. 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.

STORMWATER MASTER PLAN:

Moved by Walsten, seconded by Murphy, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the Stormwater Master Plan be referred back to Staff for further information, i.e. priority listing, weighted scores; and then the matter be referred to the Engineering Committee. Motion declared carried. Alderman Argus voted no.

C.O. #1/TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff recommendation and approve Change Order #1 to 2007 Tree Trimming contract with Robert W. Hendricksen, 2131 S. Foster Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 (originally approved by the City Council on April 4, 2005 and extended on February 6, 2006 and December 18, 2006) to provide additional services for storm damage debris in the amount of $140,000 (2005 price)/Street Special Service & Forestry Funds; for a new contract amount not-to-exceed $290,000.

Alderman Argus stated that this should go out for bid.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith

NAYS: 1-Argus

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

C.O. #1/TREE & STUMP REMOVAL CONTRACT:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Walsten, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve Change Order #1 to 2007 Tree & Stump Removal contract with Robert W. Hendricksen, 2131 S. Foster Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 (originally approved by the City Council on April 4, 2005 and extended on February 6, 2006 and December 18, 2006) to provide additional services for storm damage debris, in the amount of $490,750 (2005 price)/Street Special Service & Forestry Funds; for a new contract amount not-to-exceed $540,750.

Alderman Argus again stated that this should go out for bid.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith

NAYS: 1-Argus

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.

Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK

APPROVED BY ME THIS

DAY OF , 2007

Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR

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