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06/07/1965/3 MINUTES OF THE' REGULAR• MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES:PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM,' CITY HALL; kIONWLY, JUNE 7, 1965 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Behrel with Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, and Bonaguidi responding to roll call: The meeting opened with a'prayer read by Mayor Behrel and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MINUTES:Onmotion by Alderman Wright" and 'seconded by; Figard, the Council"approved the minutes of May 17, 1965. OPEN BIDS: 'STORM SEWER: On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Wright, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The{following bids were received: Till Construction Company, Inc. Rossetti Contracting Company, Inc. Clearbrook Plumbing & Sewer Co., Inc. $64,826A.0. 52 039.50 50,572.23 On motion by Alderman Martin, seconded by Bonaguidi, the Bids were referred to the Sewer and Finance Committees. OPEN BIDS - NEW TRACTOR ENDLOADER AND BACKHOE: On motion by Alderman Figard and' seconded by Wright, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: John F. Garlisch & Sons Beer Motors P & W Industrial Sales, Inc. $6,478:00 6;750:00 7,900.00 On Motion by Alderman Figard, seconded by Wright, the Bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees. OPEN BIDS - NEW TRUCKS: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Swanson, the Clerk was instructed to open bids for three trucks, as follows: one?half ton pick-up truck, low -mount dump truck, and carry- all type truck. The following bids were received: Des Plaines Motor Sales, Inc. (2 ton pick-up truck) International Harvester Co. (2 ton pick-up truck) International Harvester Co. (lowamount dump truck) Jim Aikey Ford (low -mount dump truck) Des Plaines Motor Sales, Inc(low.-mount dump truck) Des Plaines Motor Sales, Inc. (Carry -all truck) International Harvester Co. (Carry -all truck) On Motion by Alderman Figard, seconded by Bolek, the 'Bids to the Water and Finance Committees - also Superintendent $1;826.90 1,774.00 2, 794:0.0 2;965:00 2,935.42 2;146.38 2,149.00 were referred of Public Works. REQUEST ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT HEDGES WITHIN 10 FEET OF 'PROPERTY LINE: Building Commissioner, Regnell, requested an ordinance be drafted in regards to restricting hedges to be placed within ten feet of the property line. This request was referred to the Building and Control Committee and the City Attorney. CITY ATTORNEY TO DEFEND SERGEANT LANHAM: A motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by French to have Attorney DiLeonardi defend Sergeant Lanham on a false arrest charge. The Mayor put the question'and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, and Bonaguidi. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Attorney DiLeonardi reported Kuntze made an offer of settlement of the pending zoning case and ask Council permission to refer the matter to Tec Search. A Motion was made by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Swanson to refer this matter to Tec Search and Municipal Development Committee. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, and Shillington. Nayst None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report of the Health Department for May Mid the Annual Report of the Des Plaines Public Library. Id 6/7/65 Page two 11SWSt P0A-ANTI-LITTER bRDINANCE:' �A motion was -made -by -Alderman Prickett and seconded by Swanson to have City Attorney DiLeonardi draft a suit able Anti -Litter Ordinance . The Council approved by acclamation vote. APPROVE ECKERT'S RESUBDIVISION (GRASZ SUBDIVISION): Alderman Martin made t e o ow ng repor : "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found that the property consists of one parcel 155 x 117 feet approximately 250 feet south of Algonquin Road on the west side of Doreen Drive, Des Plaines, Illinois." The Re - Subdivision consists of two lots 60 x 117 - 95 x 117 feet. We, your Committee on Municipal Developmeht, therefore recommend that the City Council concur with the Plan Commission recommendation of May 10, 1965, and approve Eckert's Re -Subdivision and•that the Mayor and City Clerk ' are hereby authorized to sign said plat." On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Pricket, the Council concurred in this report. ANNEXATION - RAND AND RIVER ROAD: Alderman Martin made the following report: 11Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found the area at Rand and River Road has requested annexation. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, "therefore recommend annexation of the property' at the northeast corner of Rand Road and River Road and recbmmend'the Council adopt Ordinance A-7-65. A motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Prickett to approve above report. The Council approved by acclamation vote. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM•SYSTEM: On a motion by Alderman Shill'ington and second by Figard, the Council approved adver- tising for bids for an Automatic Fire Alarm -System in City Garage properties - Fire Chief Kolze to draw negessary specifications. Bids returnable July 6, 1965. ALDERMAN WAGNER'S REQUEST FOR SIDEWALKS - SOUTH SIDE OF HOWARD ST. ON LAKE PARK PROPERTY: Referred from Municipal Development Committee to Streets and Traffic Committee. PAINTING STOP LINES, CROSS WALKS, AND"CENTERLINE: Alderman French made the following repoft: 'The following matter was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee: Painting stop lines, cross walks, and centerline on various streets throughout the city at an estimated 020,000 of Motor Fuel -Tax Funds. Your committee on Streets & Finance has investigated the above and has found: (1) A resolution' of the City Clouncil is necessary to qualify for Motor Fuel Funds. (2) Durability of thermo- plastid material should provide a three year period during which vehicles and pedestrians would not be disturbed. (3) Labor of city crews would be saved for other work. We, your committee on Streets and Traffic and Finance therefore recommend required"state resolution be signed by Mayor and City Clerk to certify that this expenditure is authorized from 'Motor Fuel Tax Funds on the arterial and non -arterial streets indicated." On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Alderman Rateike the Council approved the street marking program. SPEED LIMIT 25 M.P.H. = PRAIRIE AVENUE BETWEEN GRACELAID AND WOLF: A motion was made by Alderman French and seconded by Shillington "recommending an ordinance be -drawn authorizing Superintendent of Public Works to post 25 m.p.h. signs on Prairie Avenue•between Graceland and Wolf. --The Council approved by acclamation vote. WESTGATE ROAD - MILLER TO THACKER: Alderman French made the following report: "Your committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found: Traffic Committee, Police Department, and Fire bepartment do not concur in the suggestion that street be made one-way. Traffic Committee recommends that street be posted "No Through Traffic." We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend no action on this matter, except police surveillance and enforcement of school speed law. On Motion by Alderman French and seconded by Rateike, the Council concurred in this report. Referred back to Streets & Traffic LIMIT PARKING WEST SIDE OF CENTER - ALLEY SOUTH TO OAKWOOD to. 15 MINUTES: A motion was made by Alderman French and seconded by Prickett to have the City Attorney draw up the necessary ordinance to limit parking at the above location to fifteen minutes. The Council approved by acclamation vote. 1 1 1 AWARD BID FOR WATERMAIN;EXTENSIONS, CONTRACT #4. - RAND ROAD: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Swanson to award the bid for Watermain Extensions, Contract #Li.., to Ro.ssetti Contracting Company, 844,171.0( and the checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: 1 6/7,/65 three �. ,..age A ess e'ike, Szabo-, `Prig-kett, Wright, BoIek, Shillington, Figard, Ctubakowski,'Wagner; Swahsori, French, Martin; and Bonaguidi. Nays:. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. AWARD BID FOR WATERMAIN`- LEE STREET AND TOUHY AVENUE: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Czubakowski to award the bid for watermains on Lee Street and'Touhy Avenue to Rossetti Contracting Company, low bidder of $18,995.00, and the chepks or bonds of un- successful bidders be returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,'Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. SCHOOL DISTRICT #63 - REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CONNECT TO WATERMAIN: Alderman Figard made the following report: "On May bth a request for permission to connect to our Watermain located on the West side of Potter Road, for a new school now in the planning stage at Potter Road and Church Street in the unincorporated area was referred.to the Water Committee. Your Committee on Water has investigated the above and has found that the unincorporated area is serviced by the Domestic Utilities Company who are franchised to service this area. We, your Committee on'Water therefore recommend that the Mayor write Mr. Wetendorf, Superintendent of Building and Grounds for District #63, East Maine `Schools, and that he contact Nor. Yachtman df the Domestic Utilities Company regarding their Water Supply." On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Prickett, the Council approved the report. SIGN PERMIT APPROVED: MARATHON OIL COMPANY: A motion was made by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Prickett authorizing the Building Commissioner to issue the necessary permit to Marathon Oil Company, Oakton & Mt. Prospect Road for an illuminated ,plexiglass type sign. The Council approved this motion by accladation vote. SIGN PERMIT DENIED - DE VILLE MOTEL: A motion was made by Alderman ISzabo and seconded by Prickett to deny a permit for a sign at the DeVille Motel, 2661 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. The Council approved this motion by acclamation vote. , SIGN PERMIT APPROVED: NATIONAL TEA COMPANY, MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER: A motion was made by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Prickett authorizing' the Building Commissioner to issue the necessary permit to National Tea Company, Market Place Shopping Center, for a sign. -The Council approved this motion by acclamation vote. SIGN PERMIT DENIED:: - FRANKIES DRIVE-IN, 1603 OAKTON STREET: A motion was made by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Prickett to deny the sign permit request of Frankies Drive -In, 1603 Oakton Street. The Council approved this motion by acclamation vote. It was suggested that Building Commissioner, Regnell contact the owner concerning, suggestions for modification of the sign. After modification, permit may be issued. PROGRESS REPDRT: CITY CODE COMMITTEE: Outlined procedures for a drain tile ordinance. Suggested the Mayor take the necessary action to appoint a Board of Local Improvements. DIANA MOORS etal - vs - CITY OF DES PLAINES, et all , CIRCUIT COURT CASE 61C 12417: Letter from Dowd, Dowd, & Dowd, and Covenant Not to Sue turned over to City Clerk by Alderman � /ylif�l f the Judiciary Committee �onagu icti IANN WIETOR - vs - CITY OF DES PLAINES, CIRCUIT COURT CASE #60C 16858 Letter from Dowd, Dowd, & Dowd, and signed general release turned over .to City Clerk by Alderman /t/S, f the Judiciary Committee. oonagului Alderman Shillington left the meeting at this time. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total $25,999.56. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Swanson to adopt the resolution. . The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results. Ayes: Rateike, Szabo Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Figard C ubakowski, Wagnef�, Swanson, French, Martin, and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. I WHO zalaea four net Itnl.l - 65 014D ]NANCE"ADOPTING A REVISED CITY CODE FOR -THE' DS PLAINES: The Clerk read the ordinance for the first reading, ADOPT M - 11 65 ORDINANCE: The motion was made by Alderman Figard, and seconded by Czubakowski to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: 'Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ZONING CASE 65 -11..E -R - SEMROW BUILDING CORPORATION: Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals referred to Municipal Development Committee. JOSEPH KOLTON RESUBDIVISION - CURTIS ST.•AND CENTRAL AVE: Referred to Plan Commission. .40 DOCKET #893, 907, 915: A motion was made by Alderman �'-r , and seconded by Figard authorizing the City Attorney to appear at the public hearing, June 21, 1965, to file protest in behalf of the City of Des Plaines. The Council approved by acclamation vote., RAND MANOR MOTEL REQUEST FOR WATER: A motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Rateike to sell .water to Mr. Elmer W. Jhnson,.owner of Rand Manor Motel, and authorized the city engineer and Mayor to work out suitable arrangements for the cost of water mains. The Council approved by acclamation vote. THOMAS INDUSTRIES PETITION FOR,ANNEXATION: Referred to Municipal Development Committee. ADOPT RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF WATER MAIN ON TO BRIDGE CARRYING RAND ROAD OVER THE DES PLAINES RIVER: A motion was made'by Alderman Figard and seconded by Martin to adopt the above resolution. The Council approved by acclamation vote. ADOPT RESOLUTION - BRIDGE OVER HIGGINS CREEK: A motion was made by Alderman Figard and' seconded by Czubakowski to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a permit application to the Division of Water Ways f.or a bridge over Higgins Cr ek. The Council approved this motion by acclamation vote. . LETTER FROM CITY TREASURER - REGARDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT #161: Referred to -Finance Committee for Study and Report. SECOND READING Z - 5 - 65 - ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE Commonly known` as 1717 'Rand Road: The Clerk read the ordinance for the second reading; The Clerk read a Protest filed by Mildred E.'Manuel, Phyllis Stokes, and Bernice Manuel, adjoining prope.rty owners. A motion was made by Alderman Martin to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Prickett. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll. Ayes:Prickett, Wright, Figard, French, Martin, and Bona %i.d' . Che ee • Roatteei�koe,Npro, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson. Bolek Abs me t ayor decla the motion defeated. A'motion was made by Alderman Martin, and seconded by Swanson authorizing the Mayor and City Attorney to work out the proper agreements with the owners of said property described in Ordinance Z-5_65,. with copies sent' to all alderman. The Council approved the motion by acclamation vote. TEC -SEARCH, INC. LETTER CONCERNING'ELLINWOOD.PLAN: Referred to Parking Lots, Streets and Traffic, Finance, and Municipal development Committees. APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISER - ELLINWOOD PLAN: A motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Czubakowski to approve the expenditure of funds for a real estate appraiser to appraise the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Property in the Ellinwood Plan. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:. Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, and Bonaguidi. Nayes: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - MAINTENANCE OF CITY STREETS: A motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Prickett authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement for Maintenance of City Streets with the Department of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Highways, Smote or Ma�.or ut�-;the- q�ieStionoandnthp OSetk_ ea led ate. roll with the foiiowing results:- Ayes: Rateike, Szabo,lPric{kett, Wright, ro Bolek, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, and Bonaguidi. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 J ° 6/7/65 .Page five • l L _ h RO . APPO-I-NTMENT -OF COMMISSIONS: A `motion was made lby 'Alderman ±igarci and seconded by Swanson to approve the appointment of the following commissions: Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint To replace Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint To Fill -Vacancy Reappoint Re appoint Appoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint Reappoint CIVIL SERVICE Donald M. Essig Reymond S. Fiddelke To expire: 4-30-67 4-3o-68 FIRE AND POLICE John Tures 4-30-68 YOUTH C. E. Greco Cliff Lothery Charles Pezoldt TRAFFIC William Burfisher O. D. Swanson Gustave Wally Johnson P LAN George Knight POLICE PENSION FUND C. Dewey Imig John A. Eagleson BOARD OF HEALTH Eunice Uidl Edward Probst 4-30-67 4-30-67 4-30.68 4-30-66 4 -3o -7o 4-30-67 4-30..66 4-30-67 4-30-70 4-30-70 ARCHITECTURAL Ernest Steuart 4-30-67 ZONING -BOARD OF APPEALS Fred K. Howe 4-30-70 LIBRARY BOARD Elmer Passow 6-30-67 Mrs. T. R. Napier 6-30-67 Daniel W. Bonaguidi, Jr. 6-30-68 Frank J. Kautter 6-30.•68 Mrs. James B. Farmer 6730-68 ELECTRICAL Henry Kaufman (Contractor) 4-30-66 Vernell Jacks (Journeyman) 4-30-66 Raymond Kolze (Fire Chief) 4-30-66 Cecil Payne (Public Sertice) 4-30-66 The Council approved the above appointments by acclamation vote. REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - WILLE PROPERTY':: N.E. CORNER OF ELMHURST ROAD AND:ALGONQUIN ROAD: Letter from Mehlman, Addis and Ticho referred to Municipal Development and City Attorney. APPROVE EXPENSES OF MAYOR TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE A motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bonaguidi to ° approve the expenses incurred by -the Mayor when he attends the National League of Cities Conference in Detroit, Michigan, July 24th to 28th. The Mayor punt the question and the clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,'Wright, Bolek, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, -French, Martin, and Bonaguidi. The Mayor declared the motion carried. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - RAYMOND A. KOLZE: A motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by. Figard to reluctantly accept Raymond A. Kolze;s letter of repignation to be relieved of his duties as Fire Chief and- ° Director of Civil Defense for the. City of Des Plaines, as. of July 31, 1965. The motion also authorized the Mayor to send a note of the Council's gratitude for years of wonderful service. Council approved the motion by acclamation vote. 7 t r 6/7/65 Page 6 PARKING - SECOND AVENUE BETWEEN PRAIRIE AND ROSE AVENUES.: Letter from Paul Richter concerning parking on Second Avenue referred to Streets and TrafficeCommittee. 0ESARrss REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN LIQUOR LICENSE TO CA.:. Referred to License Health and Inspection Committee. PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD1S LETTER CONCERNING REQUEST TO BUY PROPERTY AT 619 GRACELAND AVENUE: Referred to Library and Building & Grounds Committees. Also City Attorney. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF GOLDEN.MANOR REGARDING FLOODING: Referred to Superintendent of ' Public Works, Sewer Cormriittee and City Engineer for Study and Report. ALDERMAN CZUBAKOWSKI'S REQUEST - SUITABLE PARKING SURROUNDING SOUTH PARK: The Mayor was requested to speak to thePark Board and School Board to make suitable -arrangements for parking automobiles alt South Park in connection with Little League games. ALDERMAN CZUBAKOWSKItS REQUEST - COMPLAINT OF TOWN HOUSE RESIDENTS CONCERNING TWO OR THREE LARGE TRAILER TRUCKS PARKED: Referred to Streets and Traffic C-omm-ittee. PETITION - VACATION OF ALLEY WEST OF ELM STREET BETWEENIRIVERVIEW AVENUE AND EVERETT AVENUE: Referred to Municipal Development Committee ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Wright to adjourn. The Council unanimously approved. ,EA74- 1,t4/ -ad Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING s OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE. - CITY -OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY.HALL.,.MONDAY,.JUNE 21, 1965 CALL TO ORDER:- The meeting was called to order by Mayor Behrel with Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,'Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, and Bonaguidi responding to roll call. The meeting opened with a prayer by. Rev. Ernest Grant and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MINUTES: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Martin, the Council approved the minutes of June 7th as corrected. OPEN BIDS - TWO 5 -MILLION GALLON RESERVOIRS AND PUMPING HOUSE, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Shillington, the Council instructed the Clerk to open the above bids. The following bids were received: BIDDER M. P. Schneller & Associates, Inc. The Nu -Way Contracting Corp. Divan e Bros. Electric Co.. J. C. Harris & Sons, Inc. W. T.- Mahoney & Sons, Inc. . Engelhardt, Inc. DIVISION 4 -Pumping Equipt. 2 -Piping & Equip. 3 -Electrical (1) AMOUNT $16,880.00 2048900.00 48,448.00 3 -Supervisory Con. 23,900.00 1 -Construction j 823,782.00 1-2 Add'l Excavation 1,250.00 1-3 Add'l Fill 1,750.00 1-4 Wood Sheetiing 12,500.00 1-5 Class D.Concrete 3,750.00 2 -Piping &-Equip. 169,500.00 1 -Construction 803,812.00 1-2 1-3 1-4 1..5 300.00 1,500.00 2,500.00 1,800.00