02/07/1977117
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, February 7, 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 J.
Bolek at 8:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines
Civic Center.
in ROLL CALL:"
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Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward. Alderman
Abrams arrived following Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Absent was Alderman Kraves
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Fire Chief Corey, Acting
Building Commissioner Trost, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson,
Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, City Engineer Bowen, Police Chief
Hintz, Environmental Officer Lindahl, Personnel Director Schaer, and
City Attorney Hug.
PRAYER & The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer, followed by
PLEDGE the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Seitz, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held January 17, 1977, as published.
Correction: Page one, Paragraph eight, line five,
strike the word "should" and insert "lest" and add the
words following City Engineer "will concurrently".
Following correction, motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
PAYABLE 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,
$310,886.60. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
INSURANCE
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to sign necessary documents for
liability, comprehensive, fire and theft insurance for the
City of Des Plaines, as determined by said committee,
with action to be -ratified by City Council at next meeting.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
YOUTH Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
ACTIVITIES tion of Youth Activity Committee that the City enter into
PROGRAM a contract with Mr. David Dorn to be coordinator of the
Youth Activities Program at a salary of $2,100, City Attorney
to draft necessary contract. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kraves 6f&
Motion declared carried.
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YOUTH Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
ACTIVITY tion of Youth Activity Committee that the City appropriate
PROGRAM $9,700.00 for twelve activities tentatively planned for
Youth Activity dispersed as follows:
$2,100.00 for Youth Coordinator
$2,100.00 for Adult Supervision
$5,500.00 for twelve activities to commence in spring and
end in winter.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
POLICE BOYS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
CLUB tion of Youth Activity Committee to disperse to the Des
Plaines Police Boys Club $6,500.00 for the purpose of
assisting in the financing of summer outing at Eagle
River, Wisconsin. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
LIME
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Water and Sewer Committee, to award the contract
for lime to Marblehead Lime Co. in the amount of $39.89
per ton for Pebble Lime and $56.66 per ton for Hydrated
Lime. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
WORKMEN'S Moved by Abrams, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
COMPENSATION tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to approve
Giovannoni proposed settlement of a Workmen's Compensation claim on
Patrol Officer Paul Giovannoni in the amount of $1,931.73.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
LITIGATION Moved by Abrams, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
Smith & tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to recommend
Pipenhagen settlement of suit against Smith and Pipenhagen in connection
with agreement to pay certain architects fees for preliminary
plans for Des Plaines Civic Center,in the amount of $1,000.00.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Leer, Kisslinger,
Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 2 - Olen, Brannigan
ABSENT: - 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
SUIT Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
WALTER WEBER recommendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to
Rusty Drive authorize Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi to continue with
suit in the Walter Weber, Rusty Drive case. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None /
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
LAS VEGAS
TYPE EVENTS
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Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to
adopt a resolution that the City policy concerning Las
Vegas type events be and that the same are allowed for
those local groups that are charitable and not for profit,
with the provision that only premium prizes be given...
no cash prizes shall be allowed. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 1 - Sarlo
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Ward, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
IDOT tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize execution
Construction of Yearly Resolution for Construction of State Highways
on State with Illinois Department of Transportation for permit
Highways work to be performed by employees of the City of Des Plaines.
Motion declared carried.
50/50 Sidewalk Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommenda-
Reconstruction tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to advertise for
bids for the Sidewalk 50/50 Reconstruction Program 1977,
returnable March 1, 1977, at 3 P.M. Motion declared
carried.
STOP SIGN Moved by Ward, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation
Whitcomb- of Streets and Traffic Committee to change Yield Signs
Cora at Whitcomb and Cora to traffic on Whitcomb to stop for
Cora, in response to petitions received October 4, 1976.
Motion declared carried.
TREES - Elm
Disease
Control
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation
of Beautification and Forestry Committee to authorize
Forestry Department to purchase 4 injector apparatus at
$140.00 each for the sum of $560.00 and chemicals in the
amount of $887.50 for a total of $1,447.50, waiving the
usual bid procedure, in connection with Elm disease control
program. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
SIGN Moved by Olen, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation
Crestwood of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant
1118 Lee St. sign variation to change the face of sign for Crestwood
Restaurant located at 1118 Lee Street. Motionr•aeclated
carried.:
HERBERT H. Moved by Leer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
BEHREL PARKING of Building, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee that City
PLAZA Council grant permission for use of the Herbert H. Behrel
Parking Plaza for annual use of facilities for Des Plaines
Jaycees Octoberfest project and that a Beer Only license
be granted for this annual event, necessary insurance to
be provided by Jaycees, City Attorney to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE
76 -58 -SU
555 Wilson
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to deny petition for
Special Use recited in Case 76 -58 -SU, property located at
555 Wilson Lane, as the standards required for special use
have not been met. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Sullivan voted No. he/
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Lake Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
Belleau tion of Municipal Development Committee that the City
not annex the Forest Preserve property known as Lake
Belleau, as requested by the City of Park Ridge.
Motion-declared.carried.
ZONING Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
ORDINANCE tion of Municipal Development Committee to renumber the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Des Plaines, authorize
reprinting of 200 copies to be sold at a price of $10 per
copy, and further to authorize City Attorney to petition
Zoning Board of Appeals for approval of renumbering system.
Motion declared carried.
CROWE'S Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
RESUBDIVISION tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat
Central Ave. of Crowe's Resubdivision, 1741, 49, 63, 77 Central Avenue
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
Motion declared carried.
ROYAL COURT Moved by Szabo, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom-
SUBDIVISION mendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve
925 Oakton Plat of Royal Court Subdivision, located at 925 Oakton St.
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recommenda-
76-10-SU tion of Municipal Development Committee to deny petition
802 W. Lincoln in Zoning Case 76 -10 -SU, 802 W. Lincoln Street. Motion
declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
76-73-V' tion of Municipal Development Committee to deny petition
2480-2500 in Zoning Case 76-73-V, property located at 2480-2500 S.
S. Wolf Rd. Wolf Road. Motion declared carried.
LIQUOR LIC. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recom-
40 E. mendation of License and Inspection Committee to approve
Northwest application of new owners, Howard Steven Liquors, Inc.,
Highway for a Class B liquor license at 40 E. Northwest Highway.
Motion declared carried.
LIQUOR LIC. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the
20 West Golf recommendation of License and Inspection Committee to
approve application of new owners, Sayatt Nova, Inc.
for a Class E Liquor License at 20 West Golf Road.
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to remove from the table
M-68-76 the motion to adopt Ordinance M-68-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
Consumer TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER
Protection TO BE KNOWN AS CHAPTER 21 ENTITLED "CONSUMER PROTECTION
Commission COMMISSION." Motion declared carried. Moved by Abrams,
seconded by Koplos, to amend Ordinance M-68-76, Section
2-21-8 (C) by deleting the word "service" and inserting
the word"utilities". Motion to amend declared carried.
Upon roll call, on motion to adopt Ordinance M-68-76, as
amended, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
City Council adjourned into Executive Session to discuss personnel from
9:33 P.M. to 10:11 P.M. City Attorney summarized the discussion held at
the Executive Session, stating that two employees had requested leaves of
absence as they plan to be candidates for elective office, and that the
consensus of City Council is to permit employees to remain employed during
period of candidacy without leave of absence with the provision that no
political activities shall be conducted during the time while on duty.
SAFETY
OFFICER
RESOLUTION
R-3-77
Holy Family
Hospital Bonds
ORDINANCE
Z-6-77
1783 Linden
ORDINANCE
T-1-77
Elizabeth
ORDINANCE
Z-7-77
Pud-Downtown
ORDINANCE
M-4-77
Transfer of
Appropriation
SZCZESNY's
THIRD
ADDITION
ANNEXATION
right of way
Golf Rd.
VFW Parade
II OUR LADY OF
HOPE CHURCH
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
Feb. 21, 1977
LICENSE
Telemetering
System
O'Hare Airport
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Mayor Bolek announced that he has appointed Mr. Phillip
Lindahl the Safety Officer for the City of Des Plaines,
at which time Mr. Lindahl outlined his program for
improved safety in the various departments. Mayor
Bolek further announced that he has requested that Mr.
Lindahl be the Energy Conservation Officer for the City.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Resolution
R-3-77, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CONCERNING FINANCE FEE OF THE HOLY
FAMILY HOSPITAL PROJECT. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-6-77, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 76-74-V, property located
at 1783 Linden Street.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-1-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-5-4 OF THE CITY CODE BY PROHIBITING
PARKING ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF ELIZABETH LANE BETWEEN
JOYCE DRIVE TO JANICE AVENUE.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-7-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE Z-14-73 CREATING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOP-
MENT IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT BY ADDING THERETO
NEW PARCELS OF PROPERTY.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Birchfield, to waive First
Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-4-77, AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION WITHIN FUNDS.
Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by
Sarlo to adopt Ordinance M-4-77. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kraves
Motion declared carried.
Plat of Szczesny's Third Addition to Pleasant Lane approved
by Plan Commission was referred to Municipal Development
Committee
Plat of Allexation of south side of the right of way
of Golf Road, west of Mt. Prospect Road, was referred to
the Municipal Development Committee.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Seitz, to grant permission
to the State of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S.
to conduct convention parade in the City of Des Plaines
on the night of June 24, 1977. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Seitz,
Our Lady of Hope Church upon their
the community but deny request for
Motion declared carried.
to congratulate
20th anniversary in
ad in their ad book.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to hold the next regular
meeting of the City Council on February 21, 1977, a City
holiday, with the provision that Department Heads need not
be present. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Leer, to authorize execution
of License granting City of Des Plaines right to operate
and maintain a water telemetering system on land located
within O'Hare International Airport, for a period of five
years commencing on May 1, 1977. Motion declared carried.
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Bid
Packer
Truck
Bidding
Procedures
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City Clerk notified Council that bids for a packer truck
would be received February 25, 1977 at 3 P.M.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Olen, to approve policy for
future bidding procedures as outlined in Clerk's leiter,
with the exception that all public improvement projects
be approved by respective committees prior to advertising.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Erbach voted no.
APPOINTMENTS:Moved by Sullivan, seconded by Olen, to concur with Mayor
Bolek's reappointments as follows:
Historical Landmark: Mrs. R. Anderson, term to expire
January 1, 1980
Housing Commission: Mr. Ted Sherwood, term to expi-:e
March 4, 1981
Mr. John Brennan, term to expire
March 4, 1981
Human Relations: Mrs. Barbara Schmidt, term to expire
December 31, 1979
Mass Transit District: Mr. Harry Mertz, term
March 1, 1980
Mr. Edward Tobin, term to expire
March 1, 1978.
Motion declared carried.
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RESIGNATIONS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Birchfield, to accept resignations
of Mrs. June Celichowski from the Youth Commission and
Rev. Garry Scheuer from the Environmental Control Commission
and authorize Mayor to write letters of commendation.
Motion declared carried.
APPOINTMENTS Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor
Bolek's appointment of Mr. Ira Feldman, 726 Mark Avenue
and Rev. Howard Peckenpaugh, 1095 Thacker Street, to the
Human Relations Commission, terms to expire December 31, 1979.
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance Letter from Des Plaines Park District requesting Ordinance
Vacant Land having to do with vacant lands being dedicated for park
purposes was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee.
PARKING OF
AUTOS ON
STREETS
Letter from Mr. William F. Auer re imposing tax on vehicles
parked on City Streets, as submitted by Alderman Sullivan
was referred to the Traffic Commission and Streets and
Traffic Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sullivan, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried.
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Bertha Eleanor Rohrbacl-/, City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS (----7(t
DAY
CHARLES
, 1977
OLEK, ACTING MAYOR