01/03/19771
106
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, January 3, 1977
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 Council Chambers, Des Plaines
Civic Center
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield,
Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward.
Absent were Aldermen Szabo and Sullivan
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Fire Chief Corey, Acting
Building Commissioner Trost, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson,
Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Assistant Engineer Perl, Environmental
Officer Lindahl, Health Director Branding, Sanitarian Martin, and City
Attorney Hug.
PRAYER & The meeting opened with prayer by Clerk Rohrbach, followed
PLEDGE by Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Olen, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held December 20, 1976.
Correction: Page Five, paragraph five, following "$5,000"
in line 7, add the following: "to $9,000 depending on the
number of municipalities participating". Following
correction, motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Birchfield, to approve the
Minutes of the Budget Hearing held December 27, 1976,
as published. Motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Leer, to adopt the following
PAYABLE 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, $233,439.28.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
ILLINOIS Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recom-
INDUSTRIAL mendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to issue a
COMMISSION check in the amount of $119.49 to the State of Illinois
Industrial Commission for payment of fees relating to
Workmen's Compensation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the
REVENUE recommendation of Committee as a Whole to adopt a resolution
SHARING that following 1977 no payments from Revenue Sharing Funds
PARK will be made to Des Plaines Park District and Mt. Prospect
DISTRICTS Park District. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Ward,
Olen, and Birchfield voted No.
BOND ISSUES Moved by Olen, seconded by Sarlo, to authorize Acting Mayor
REFUNDING Bolek to proceed with financial consultants to determine
the feasibility of refunding certain City of Des Plaines
bond issues, with a view to realizing savings of dollars.
Motion declared carried.
WATER
PUMP CONTROL
TELEMETERING
SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
SURVEY
TRAFFIC
SIGNALS
Ellinwood,
Miner, River
PURCHASE
ORDER
AUTHORIZATION
SIGN
K & R DELIVERY
Oakton St.
SIGN
DAY AND NITE
FOODS
1185 Elmhurst
MCKAY-NEALIS
FIRST
RESUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE
M-59-76
Employee
Residence
Requirement
Civil
Service Com.
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Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Water and Sewer Committee that the City award
the contract for the Pump Control Telemetering System
Improvements to SPD Services, Inc., in the amount of
$2,427.00, and return checks or bid bonds of unsuccessful
bidder. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Sullivan,
Motion declared carried.
Motion deferred December 20, 1976, as follows was brought
to the floor: Moved by Ward, seconded by Kisslinger, to
adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee
to authorize the hiring of Mr. James Crowley to conduct
a traffic signalization study at Ellinwood, Miner, and
River Road, at a cost not to exceed $1,500, per proposal
dated October 16, 1976. Following review and discussion,
moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to table the motion
until such time as the Engineering Department has an
opportunity to present additional proposals from Engineering
firms. Motion Withdrawn to allow for discussion of the
issue. Following discussion, Moved by Koplos, seconded by
Sarlo, to table the motion to allow for review of other
proposals from other Engineering firms. Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Erbach requested that a policy be set regarding
signatures on Purchase Orders and the amounts allowed
without approval of Mayor or City Council.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation
of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant
variation for addition of time and temperature sign to the
existing sign of K & R Delivery, Oakton Street, and also
add the word rentals to the bottom of the existing sign,
total square footage to be added - 26 sq. feet per side,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The 4' by 16' two sided plywood sign be removed
2. Metal stats be inserted in the existing chain link fence
3. Bushes or evergreens be planted in front of the existing
fence in an effort to beautify the area
4. The sign face shall be repainted, and the base of the
sign be landscaped
5. If the revisions to the sign are to be completed now, a
$1,000 cash bond shall be deposited with the City to
insure completion of the landscaping.
Following considerable discussion, motion declared carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation
of Building Control and Inspection Committee to approve
sign request of Day and Nite Foods, 1185 Elmhurst Road
to add an additional 24 square feet to an existing sign.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams,
and Koplos voted No.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of
McKay-Nealis First Resubdivision, located at Ceder Court
and Des Plaines River Road, and authorize execution thereof.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to remove from the table
the motion to adopt Ordinance M-59-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 11 of TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION
2-11-6 GRANTING A THREE POINT PREFERENCE IN ALL EXAMINATIONS
TO THOSE PERSONS WHO WERE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY FOR AT LEAST
ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Seitz, to amend Ordinance M-59-76
as follows:
ORDINANCE
M-59-76
Continued
ORDINANCE
M-60-76
Employee
Residence
Requirement
Bd. Police
& Fire
Comm.
ORDINANCE
M-64-76
Trust
Beneficiaries
Liquor
Licenses
ORDINANCE
M-66-76
Salaries
of Elected
Officers
ORDINANCE
M-67-76
Class E
(Antonios)
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Section 1: 2-9-3, line three, 'strike "and promotional
appointments" ; line six, strike "or promotional";
strike the final sentence as follows: "These points are
available to every person for each original entrance
examination and each promotional examination"; strike
the word "ALL" in line five of the Heading, insert "ORIGINAL"
Motion to amend declared carried. Upon roll call on the
motion to adopt Ordinance M-59-76, as amended, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 1 - Meyer
ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to remove from the
table the motion to adopt Ordinance M-60-76, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO
DO WITH THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS BY
ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 2-9-3 GRANTING A THREE POINT
PREFERENCE IN ALL EXAMINATIONS TO THOSE PERSONS WHO WERE
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE
EXAMINATION. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach,
seconded by Kraves, to amend Ordinance M-60-76, as follows:
Section 1 2-9-3, line three, strike "and promotional
appointments"; line six, strike "or promotional";
strike the final sentence "These points are available to
every person for each original entrance examination and
each promotiTnalrEx4 ye. R ;; in the Heading, strike the
word "ALL"./ Ao ion o amen5 declared carried. Upon roll
call, on the motion to adopt Ordinance M-60-76, as amended,
the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 1 - Meyer
ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt Ordinance
M-64-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-34-14 OF THE CITY
CODE HAVING TO DO WITH APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENSES BY
ADDING THERETO A NEW PARAGRAPH (K) REQUIRING THE INCLUSION
OF THE NAME OF THE OWNER OF THE REAL ESTATE AND, IF A
LAND TRUST, THE NAME AND INTEREST OF EACH BENEFICIARY AND
AMENDING PARAGRAPH (F) TO COMPLY WITH PREVIOUS ORDINANCES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Meyer, to adopt Ordinance
M-66-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-15-4 (B)1. OF THE
CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS
BY INCREASING THE CLERK"S SALARY TO $19,500.00 PER YEAR
AND DECREASING THE TREASURER'S SALARY TO $1,800.00 PER YEAR.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 0 - None
NAYS: 14 - Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Szabo
Motion declared lost. Ordinance not adopted.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Meyer, to adopt Ordinance
M-67-76, AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSES
FOR RESTAURANTS AND DINING ROOMS BY ONE (1) (Antonios).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Szabo Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Kraves, seconded by Koplos, to adopt Ordinance
M-68-76 M-68-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE
Consumer BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER TO BE KNOWN AS CHAPTER 21
Protection entitled "CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION." Letter of
Commission Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce read requesting that
Ordinance be tabled to allow review by Des Plaines Chamber
of Commerce. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to table
the motion to adopt for two weeks.
RESOLUTION Moved by Sarlo, secon-ed by Koplos, to adopt a --resolution
RosemontI opposing the construction of a proposed stadium by the
Stadium Village of Rosemont, due to the environmental impact,
traffic congestion, and flooding problems, with the
stipulation that legal action will follow if necessary.
Motion declared carried.
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VENDING License Officer Hinde's recommendation for increased
MACHINE license fees for vending machines was referred to License
LICENSES and Inspection Committee.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-1-77, AN ORDINANCE
M-1-77 MARKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY
Appropriation OF DES PLAINES FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE
"ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1977.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Seitz, to waive First Reading
M-2-77 of Ordinance M-2-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-15-4(B)1
SALARIES OF OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH SALARIES OF ELECTED
ELECTED OFFICERS BY INCREASING THE MAYOR"S SALARY TO $32.500.00
OFFICERS PER YEAR. Motion. carried. .Movedby• Sarlo, seconded by Seitz
to adopt Ordinance M-277. .Upon roll.._Call, thevote was:
AYES: - 12 - Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Bolek, Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslingr.
NAYS_:_ .. 2 - Abrams, _Ward
ABSENT:_ 2 - Szabo, Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to waive First Reading
M-3-77 of Ordinance M-3-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-5-2
Mayor's OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH DUTIES OF THE MAYOR BY
Principal PROVIDING THAT THE OFFICE SHALL BE THE MAYOR'S PRINCIPAL
Occupation OCCUPATION. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo,
seconded by Meyer, to adopt Ordinance M-3-77. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES:- 14 - Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Bolek
ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Sullivan
HAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-1-77, AN ORDINANCE
Z-1-77 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
1723-43 ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 76-65-R, property located at 1723-43
Busse Busse Highway and 1801 Miner Street (rezoning to M-2
1801 Miner Manufacturing District).
1 ORDINANCE
Z-2-77
1215,19
Rand Rd.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-2-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 76-67-R, property located at 1215,19
Rand Rd. (to M-1 Manufacturing District)
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-3-77, AN ORDINANCE
Z-3-77 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER
1869 Busse THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
CASE NO. 76 -69 -RV, property located at 1869 Busse Highway
(to M-1 Restructed Manufacturing with variation)
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-4-77, AN ORDINANCE
Z 4- 77 GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
720 Beau Court OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 76-71-V, property located
at 720 Beau Court (Variation).
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RESOLUTION
IMRF
Military
RESOLUTION
Notice of
Protest
City of Chicago
Water Rates
ILL. COMMERCE
COMMISSION
Comm. Edison
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
REDUCTION
COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
STRUCTURE
APPOINTMENTS
Senior
Advisory
Council
COOK CO.
ZONING DOCKET
#2861
Liquor License
Application
Howard Steven
Liquor, Inc.
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Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt a Resolution
to allow creditable Service for Military Leave within
the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt a Resolution
authorizing the issuance of. a "Notice of Protest" with
respect to all moneys paid under the Water Supply Contract
with the City of Chicago. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to authorize City
Attorney to attend Illinois Commerce Commission hearing
to object strenuously to the Proposed general increase in
electric rates by Commonwealth Edison Company. Motion
declared carried.
Mayor Bolek's letter re State of Illinois's program to
reduce energy consumption by 5% was referred to Building
Control and Inspection Committee
Mayor Bolek's letter containing suggestions for the
restructuring of City Council Committees was referred to
City Code and Judiciary Committee.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Meyer, to concur with Mayor
Bolek's appointment of the following to the Senior
Advisory Council:
Mr. Robert Placko, City of Des Plaines, term to expire 1/3/78
Mr. Edmond Clift, Des Plaines Park District, term to expire
1/3/80
Mr. Ferdinand Arndt, Maine Township, term to expire 1/3/79
Mrs. Myrtle Callahan, Henrich House, term to expire 1/3/78
Mrs. Rosemary Argus, Mt. Prospect Park District, term to
expire 1/3/81
Mr. Richard M. Hall, Elk Grove Township, term to expire 1/3/81
Mr. Gilbert Horn, Des Plaines Community Senior Center,
term to expire 1/3/80
Dr. William Heller, at large, term to expire 1/3/81
Mr. Louis Wright, member at large, term to expire 1/3/80
Mr. Richard Kempiak, member at large, term to expire 1/3/81
Rev. Ernest Grant, member at large, term to expire 1/3/79
Motion declared carried.
City Attorney was authorized to attend hearing on Cook
Co. Zoning Docket #2861, property located on the south side
of Algonquin Rd., approximately 1,020 feet west of Linneman
Road.
The application of Howard Steven Liquors, Inc. purchasers
of assets of Cumberland Liquors, Inc., 40 E. Northwest
Highway for Class iquor license was referred to License
and Inspection Committee.
LIQUOR LICENSE The application of Sayat Nova, Inc., corporation who has
Sayat Nova, Inc.offered to purchase the Inn Between, 20 West Golf Road,
20 W. Golf for a Class E Liquor License was referred to License and
Inspection Committee.
TRANSPORTATION Acting Mayor
CENTER will be held
Northwestern
proposed
Plaines,
PROPOSED
LINCOLN CO.
Bolek reported to City Council that a meeting
next week with representatives of Chicago and
Railway Co. and Nortran to discuss the
new transportation center for the City of Des
using Federal Funding thru RTA.
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Kisslinger, to authorize
City's representative attending Northwest Municipal Conference
meeting to vote favorably for the proposal to bring the
matter of forming a new Lincoln County to the electors.
Motion declared carried.
ANGELTOWN
BABYTOWN
Birch St.
SMOKE & HEAT
DETECTOR
SYSTEMS
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Moved by Kraves, seconded by Kisslinger, to authorize
Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi to represent the City
in legal actions re Angeltown/Babytown Day Care Facility
located on Birch Street, and relieve Attorney Rose of
his duties in connection therewith. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Bolek
0 - None
2 - Szabo, Sullivan
NAYS:
ABSENT:
111
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Abrams request for study to require Smoke and
Heat Detector Systems to be installed in all buildings
was referred to the Fire Committee.
BEAUTIFICATION Alderman Abrams request that utility poles and wires along
Utility wires the east side of Elmhurst Road be placed underground to
Elmhurst Rd. improve the appearance was referred to Beautification and
Forestry Committee.
LANDSCAPING Alderman Leer's request for landscaping the Herbert H.
Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza was referred to Beautification and
Behrel Parking Forestry Committee - funds to be used from the Construction
Plaza Fund.
ARCADE
ENCLOSURE
Des Plaines
Civic Center
BEAUTIFICATION
Beau Drive
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED BY
"DAY OF
CHARLES
ME
Mayor Bolek's request for enclosing the arcade between
Police Building and City Hall Building - Des Plaines Civic
Center - with glass was referred to Buildings, Grounds
and Parking Lots Committee. Committee Chairman Leer
requested that Holmes and Fox submit preliminary plans
and estimate of cost for January 18th Committee meeting.
Alderman Ward's request of beautification of median strip
on Beau Drive from Florian to Dempster was referred to
Beautification and Forestry Committee.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, that the
of the City Council a journ. Motion decla carried.
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbac(, City Clerk
regular meeting
THIS
/16k
, 1977
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. BOLEK, ACTING MAYOR