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09/20/1976MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, September 20, 1976 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des - Plaines was called to order by Acting Mayor Charles Bolek at 8:08 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center - City Hall Building ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward. Absent was Alderman Seitz Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Deputy Fire Chief, Acting Building Commissioner Trost, City Engineer Bowen, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Sanitarian Martin, and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER & PLEDGE DES PLAINES POLICE BOYS CLUB MINUTES: BILLS PAYABLE The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Wolter of First Christian Reformed Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Acting Mayor Bolek and City Comptroller Blietz, Co -Chairmen of the City of Des Plaines Annual Golf Outing presented the Police Boys Club, represented by Mr. 0. D. Swanson, with a check in the amount of $500 - proceeds of the golf outing. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held Tuesday, September 7, 1976, as published. Alderman Birchfield made the following correction:Page Two, Paragraph five, line 5 add the word "be" following the word "age". Following correction, motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt 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 THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total, $526,184.47. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ward, to include names of all subcontractors of F Quinn Construction Co. on Voucher No. 2821 in the amount of $30,640.62. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 4 - NAYS: 11 - ABSENT: 1 Koplos, Kisslinger, Abrams, Ward Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Bolek - Seitz Motion declared lost. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kisslinger, to authorize Acting Mayor to hold meeting with F Quinn Construction Co., wherein Check in the amount of $30,640.62 not be disbursed until cashier's or certified checks made payable to all subcontractors of F. Quinn Construction Co. involved with construction of Des Plaines Civic Center - City Hall Building are submitted to said contractors. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 10 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 5 - Szabo, Leer, Brannigan, Kraves, Sarlo ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. Upon roll call on resolution to make payment for bills due and payable, the vote was: AYES: _ 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. CITY EMPLOYEES Coffee KENNEY TANK INSTALLATION CO., INC. Refund POLICE PENSION Ziemet TREES Fall Planting FENCE 2551 Scott St. SIGN Romano's Restaurant Oakton St. FENCE 1751 Campbell 9/20/76 59 Page Two Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recom- mendation of Finance and Insurance Committee that the City discontinue providing coffee for City employees upon receipt of vending machines in the various city buildings. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Olen and Brannigan voted No. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recommendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to refund permit fees in the amount of $1,066.00 to Kenney Tank Installation Co., Inc. per letter dated June 2, 1976. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 10 - Szabo, Olen, Leer, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach Kraves, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 5 - Koplos, Sullivan, Brannigan, Sarlo, Abrams ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recom- mendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to deny request of retired Police Officer Ziemet that City pay for hospitalization insurance for retired city employees. Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recom- mendation of Beautification and Forestry and Finance and Insurance Committee to award the bids for trees for fall planting as follows: 70 Emerald Maples - Arthur Weiler - at $25.00 per tree 80 Columnar Maples - Arthur Weiler - at $25 per tree 25 Crimson Maples - Arthur Weiler at $29.00 per tree 25 Greenspire Lindens - Arthur Weiler at $27.00 per tree 25 Skyline Locusts - Wandell at $24.00 per tree 20 Specimen Locusts - Wandell at $72.00 per tree 7 Specimen Columnar Norway Maples - Leesley's at $75.00 per. Total, $7,715.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. Moved by Olen, seconded by Sarlo, to deny request for six foot high solid fence at the side yard of 2551 Scott Street, and recommend that a five food solid fence be allowed in lieu of a five foot open fence, concurring with recommenda- tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee. Motion declared carried. Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant variation for sign at Romano's Restaurant, Oakton Street, 23' high with 88 square feet per side. Motion declared carried. Moved by Olen, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant variation to install a six food solid fence at the side yard of 1751 Campbell Street. Roll.:call on the motion was: AYES: - 8 - Sullivan, Olen, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 7 - Koplos, Szabo, Leer, Brannigan, Sarlo, Meyer, Bolek ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Following roll call, motion declared carried. SIGN Liberty Torch Restaurant 55 E.Rand POLICE EQUIP Dectaphone Portable Reproducer CARPETING Third Floor City Hall PARKING LOT ALLEY DRIVEWAY Des Plaines Civic Center EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN WATER WELL #4 Pump 9/20/76 Page Three 60 Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant variation for sign of Liberty Torch Restaurant located at 55 E. Rand Road 28' high with 100 sq. feet. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Police Committee to authorize the purchase of a Model 4103 Dictaphone Portable Reproducer, with Model 4520X Fast Search Time Reader from Dictaphone Corporation for total price of $4,165.00, waiving the usual bid procedure, with vendor to issue written statement that no other municipality can purchase this item at a lower price. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. Moved by Leer, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to award the bid for carpeting of the third floor of Des Plaines Civic Center - City Hall building to Central Rug and Carpet Co., in the amount of $4,172.04, and return bid checks or bonds to the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. Moved by Leer, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to award the bid for improvement of Parking Lot, Alley and Driveway entrance behind Des Plaines Civic Center to Endurance Paving Co. on a unit cost basis , in the amount of $10,291.00, based on quantities actually used. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom- mendation of Fire Committee to adopt the Emergency Preparedness Plan as outlined by Director Arthur. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize Layne -Western Co. to install a new motor at Water Well No. #4, at a cost of $32,822.00 less trade in for motor of $5,000.00, net cost $27,822.00 as stipulated in their letter of September 17, 1976, and waive the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. �G� 9/20/76 61 Page Four MFT Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation Prospect of Streets and Traffic Committee to adopt MFT Supplemental Ave. Resolution appropriating $1,100 MFT Funds for the demolition Demolition of property at 1654 East Prospect Avenue - Section No. 75 -00108 -00 -CG. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. MFT Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation NE Corner of Streets and Traffic Committee to adopt MFT Supplemental Prairie & Resolution appropriating $2,375.00 for the demolition of Pearson property at the northeast corner of Prairie and Pearson Streets - MFT Section No. 71 -00095 -03 -CG. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. LEE STREET Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommenda- IMPROVEMENT tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to approve Change MFT Order #1 in the amount of $675.00 to cover the cost of obtaining the necessary 60" manholes in lieu of 48" manholes. MFT #74 -00102 -01 -CG. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. ELLINWOOD & Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation LEE STREET of Streets and Traffic Committee to adopt MFT resolution Traffic appropriating $28,000 MFT Funds for the proposed improvement & Street of street light and traffic ligh revisions at Ellinwood Lights Imp. and Lee Streets. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. 1976 Street Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommenda- Maintenance tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to reduce retention Program of 10% funds to 5%, not including the resurfacing of Retainage Jefferson Street, for contractor Arrow Road Construction Co., for the 1976 Street Maintenance Resurfacing program. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. SIDEWALK Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation Devon Ave. of Streets and Traffic Committee that the City install Stillwell sidewalks on the north side of Devon Avenue from Stillwell to Patton to Patton, using funds remaining in the Sidewalk 50/50 reconstruction fund, in the amount of $2,043.75, and further authorizing the City's contractor to complete the construction. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. G" PARKING 825 Pearson O'Hare Prospect Industrial Park Phase II DENCKER"S RESUBDIVISION Second & Prairie ZONING CASE 76 -46 -SU 11 E. Oakton ZONING CASE 76-47-A Text Amend Day Care Centers MAINTENANCE Heating & Air Conditioning 9/20/76 Page Five Alderman Koplos's request for "No Parking except for loading or unloading" in front of 825 Pearson Street was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee. 62 Moved by Szabo, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Plan Commission to approve Plat of O'Hare Prospect Industrial Park Phase II, with the except of waiving the installation of sidewalks and trees at this time, and authorize the execution thereof by Mayor and City Clerk. Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of Dencker's Resubdivision, concurring with Plan Commission, property located at Second and Prairie Avenues, and to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion declared carried. Moved By Szabo, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom- mendation of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 76 -46 -SU, property located at 11 E. Oakton and authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for further consideration by City Council. Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee to authorize City Attorney to draft ordinance for further consideration by City Council in Zoning Case 76-47-A, Text Amendment re Day Care Centers. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Abrams, Birchfield, Leer, and Sullivan voted No. Alderman Kraves left the meeting at this time. Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Erbach, to reconsider action taken September 7, 1976, to award the contract for Maintenance of Heating and Air Conditioning to the second low bidder, Tapper Central Heating in the amount of $4,503.00. Following discussion, the roll call vote was: AYES: 11 - Sullivan, Olen, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 3 - Koplos, Szabo, Leer ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Seitz Motion to reconsider declared carried. Upon roll call on the motion to award contract, the vote was: AYES: - 4 - Koplos, Szabo, Leer, Brannigan NAYS: 10 - Sullivan, Olen, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Seitz Motion declared lost. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kisslinger, to reject all bids received for Maintenance of Heating and Air Conditioning and readvertise following revision of bid specifications and review by Building, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee. Motion declared carried. PRE -QUALIFICATION Alderman Leer's request that bidders submit a pre - OF BIDDERS qualification form prior to bidding as provided in the Illinois Revised Statutes was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. LIQUOR LIC. 55 E. Rand SPECIAL PICKUP Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recom- mendation of License and Inspection Committee to grant Class E Liquor License to applicant CJN, Inc. at 55 E. Rand Road. Since application stated Class E and former owners held a Class A license, moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Koplos to defer action awaiting information. Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recom- mendation of Sanitation Committee to enact a city ordinance to empower the Commissioner of Public Works or designated delegate to bill or charge for special pick up of branches and all future special and branch pickups to be billed at a minimum charge of $1 with the maximum at the discretion of the Commissioner of Public Works. Motion declared carried Alderman Koplos voted No. WORKMEN's _. COMPENSATION John Henry WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION S. M. Schwab ORDINANCE Z-12-76 2575,79,83 Ballard Rd. ORDINANCE M-43-76 Dogs ORDINANCE M-44-76 Cats ORDINANCE M-45-76 Possession of Cannabis ORDINANCE M-46-76 Bus Service Sr. Citizens ORDINANCE M-47-76 Malicious Injury to Property ORDINANCE M-48-76 Liquor Lic. 9/20/76 63 Page Six Moved by. Abrams, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to offer settlement of Workmen's Compensation claim on John Henry as recommended by Martin Boyer Co., Inc., in the amount of $3,603.49. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Seitz Motion declared carried. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to offer settlement of Workmen's Compensation claim on Steven M. Schwab as recommended by Martin Boyer Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,496.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Seitz Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance Z-12-76, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR THE OPERATION OF A CITGO QUIK-MART SERVICE STATION AT 2575,79,83 BALLARD ROAD CASE NO. 76 -39 -SU. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Bolek NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Seitz Motion declared carried. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-43-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE VI OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH DOGS BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 6-4-18 HAVING TO DO WITH THE CONTROL OF DEFECATION. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-44-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE VI OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH ANIMALS BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 6-3-17 PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF CATS WHICH BECOME DANGEROUS TO OR PREJUDICIAL TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-45-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 of TITLE VI OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH OFFENSES BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 6-1-58 MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS CANNABIS IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING THIRTY (30) GRAMS. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-46-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE VI OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH BUS TRANSPORT SERVICE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 5-5-6.11 PROVIDING FOR A BUS SERVICE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS INCLUDING A SUBSIDY OF FIFTEEN CENTS (15) PER RIDE FOR LOCAL ROUTES. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-47-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-1-41 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-48-76, AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CLASS H. LIQUOR LICENSES FOR BEER AND WINE ONLY BY ONE (1). (Sacco). ��w 1 ORDINANCE M-49-76 Vandelism FOREST AVE. East of Lee ZONING CASE 76-51-R 636 & 640 E.Oakton ZONING CASE 76-52-V 11 W. Fremont BIDS RADIO MAINTENANCE NO RIGHT TURN Algonquin & River Rd. STOP SIGNS Wicke White ADJOURNMENT 64 9/20/76 Page Seven Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-49-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE VI HAVING TO DO WITH OFFENSES BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 6-1-57 HAVING TO DO WITH VANDALISM BY AUTHORIZING RESTITUTION NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) AND PLACING LIABILITY FOR JUVENILES ON PARENTS. The recommendation of the Board of Local Improvements re Forest Avenue improvement east of Lee Street was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee. The recommendation of Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 76-51-R property located at 636 and 640 E. Oakton Street was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. The recommendation of Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 76-52-V property located at 11 W. Fremont Court was referred to Municipal Development Committee. The Clerk notified City Council that bids for Radio Maintenance would be received at 3 P.M., Monday, October 4, 1976. Alderman Sullivan's request for "No Right Turn on Red" at the intersection of Algonquin Road and River Road, for traffic westbound on Algonquin Road was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee, City Engineer and City Attorney Alderman Sullivan's request for stop signs, Traffic on Wicke to stop for traffic on White Street was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee. - Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Erbach, that the regular meeting of the City Council a ourn. M tion declared,arried. a 4-1 APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF af4J'1.AK, ACTING MAYOR Bertha Eleanor Rohrbah, City Clerk , 1976, A. D.