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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, March 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 Bolek
at 8:09 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward. Absent was Alderman Szabo
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Commissioner of Public Works
Schwab, Assistant Engineer Perl, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson,
Acting Building Commissioner Trost, Fire Chief Corey, Police Chief Hintz,
Health Director Branding, Senior Citizen Coordinator Tapson, and City
Attorney Hug.
PRAYER & The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Ernest Grant, pastor
PLEDGE of First Congregational Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
BILLS
PAYABLE
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held February 21, 1977, as
published. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Seitz, 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, $258,687.98. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
INSURANCE Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommenda-
City Vehicles tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to purchase theft
and comprehensive insurance for all city vehicles from
International Surplus Lines Insurance Co., at an annual
premium of $2,600 per year, with a $25,000 deductible clause,
and further that the City self insure all city vehicles
for collision. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
BOND Moved by Koplos, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation
REFINANCING of Finance and Insurance Committee to approve the Official
Statement relating to the sale on March 21, 1977 of
$2,020,000 City of Des Plaines, Illinois Corporate Purpose
Refunding Bonds, and designate the publishing of Notice of
Sale in the Wall Street Journal and The Bond Buyer, setting
bid opening date of March 21, 1977, at 11:00 A.M. at the
offices of Benjamin and Lang. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
AGENDA RULES Moved by Seitz, seconded by Meyer, to suspend the rules
for Order of Business and consider the item of Senior Citizen
Dental Clinic. Motion declared carried.
PP(/
SENIOR
CITIZEN
DENTAL
CLINIC
PAINTING
WATER TANK
HOLY FAMILY
SEWER IMP.
CONTRACT #1
1977
SHORT ST.
SANITARY
SEWER,
Phase I-1977
RIVER RD &
FARGO AVE.
LIFT STATION
PUBLIC WORKS
EQUIPMENT
Packer Truck
REFUSE PICKUP
HOLIDAYS
Notification
RESOLUTION
R-5-77
Richard Welch
Museum
Director
WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION
CLAIM
D. M. Albrecht
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Following remarks by Senior Citizen Coordinator Tapson,
it was moved by Ward, seconded by Koplos, that the Senior
Citizens Advisory Council be authorized to file Letter of
Intent relative to developing a Senior Dental Clinic,
providing the Health and Welfare Committee approves the
proposed budget and concept of a Senior Dental Clinic.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation
of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize the advertising
for bids for the painting of the Holy Family Water Reservoir
Tank returnable March 23, 1977 at 3 P.M. in office of City
Clerk. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recommendation
of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize the advertising
for bids for the Farthing Lane & Westmere Road Storm Sewer
Improvements Contract No. 1 - 1977, returnable March 23, 1977,
at 3 P.M. in the Office of City Clerk. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize the advertising
for bids for the Short Street Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase I
1977, returnable March 23, 1977, at 3 P.M. in the office of
City Clerk. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation
of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize the advertising
of bids for the River Road and Fargo Avenue Lift Station,
returnable March 23, 1977, at 3 P.M. in the Office of City
Clerk. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Sanitation Committee to award the bid for Packer Truck
and Body to the low bidder, Northside International, Inc.
in the amount of $32,797.61. UpOn roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Abstain - 1 - Sarlo, as he is employee of International
Harvester Co.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brannigan reported that the Sanitation Committee
reviewed the problem of notification to residents of refuse
pick up day following a holiday and recommends that the
information contained in Des Plaines Digest should eliminate
the necessity of notifying residents in advance of a holiday
at a cost of $335.00 per notification. Committee will
continue to review notification to property owners and residents
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Historical Society Committee to adopt Resolution R-5-77,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
THANKING MR. RICHARD WELCH FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AS MUSEUM DIRECTOR. Motion declared carried.
Resolution was presented to Mr. Welch at this time.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
of City Code and Judiciary Committee to authorize Martin
Boyer Companies to settle Workmen's Compensation Claim of
Mr. David M. Albrecht for $7,500.00. Upon roll call, the vote:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslingez
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: - 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
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ENV. CONTROL Moved by Abrams, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
COMMISSION of City Code and Judiciary Committee to authorize City
Attorney to draft necessary ordinance to provide for an
interium appointment to the Environmental Control Commission
in the event of request for leave of absence. Motion
declared carried.
CITIZEN Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation
ACTION of Police Committee that the City Council approve the concept
CRIME of a Mobile Citizen's Band Patrol, known as a Citizen Action
PREVENTION Crime Prevention Program, to function in coordination with
PROGRAM and acting as an aid to the Des Plaines Police Department,
and further to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $200
to provide the PAC members with Photo -identification cards
which will be issued by the Police Department. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
POLICE DEPT
EQUIPMENT
Radio
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation
of Police Committee to authorize the purchase of a
Motorola Radio Repeater Station from Motorola Communications
and Electronics, Inc. in the amount of $3,644.00, and
waive the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
R & B Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
SUBDIVISION of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of R & B
952 North Subdivision, located at 952 North Avenue and authorize Mayor
and City Clerk to execute same. Motion declared carried.
GARRETT'S
RESUBDIVISION
S. Sixth
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of Garrett's
Resubdivision located on South Sixth Avenue, and to authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion declared
carried.
WINDY POINT MOVED by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
RESUBDIVISION of Municipal Development Committee, to approve Plat of Windy
Rand & Wolf Point Resubdivision located at the northwest corner of Rand
and Wolf, and to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
same. Motion declared carried.
SZCZESNY'S
THIRD ADD'N
to Pleasant
Lane
ZONING CASE
77-2-R
300-353
N. River Rd.
ZONING CASE
77-3-R
1372 Redeker
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
of Municipal Development Committee, to approve Plat of
Szczesny's Third Addition to Pleasant Lane, granting variation
of one lot to 54' frontage. Fire Chief requested that the
record indicate that the Fire Department is opposed to this
subdivision from a safety viewpoint. Moved by Leer, seconded
by Koplos to defer action.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation
of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Zoning
Board of Appeals in Case 77-2-R, property located at 300-353
N. River Road, and authorize City Attorney to draft necessary
ordinance to rezone subject property to "I" Institutional
District. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation
of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Des Plaines
Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 77-3-R, property located at
1372 Redeker Road, and authorize City Attorney to prepare
necessary ordinance to rezone from M-1 to M-2 Manufacturing
District. Motion declared carried.
P(-
ZONING CASE
77-4-R
1779 Rand Rd.
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Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Zoning
Board of Appeals in Case 77-4-R, 1779 Rand Road, and authorize
City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance to rezone from
R-2 to R-4 Residence District. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Sarlo and Meyer voted No.
City Council adjourned into Executive Session to discuss personnel from
10:08 to 10: 42 P.M.
ORDINANCE
T-2-77
Stop Signs
Whitcomb &
Cora
BUS ROUTE
#230
HERBERT H.
BEHREL
PARKING PLAZA
ORDINANCE
M-6-77
Liquor
Parking
Facilities
ORDINANCE
M-7-77
Election
RESOLUTION
R-6-77
Sign
1600 Oakton
SUIT
Beta -
Algonquin
Corporation
ZONING CASE
77-5-V
Bellaire Ct.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance T-2-77,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3 OF THE CITY CODE CONCERN-
ING TWO-WAY STOP STREETS BY ADDING THERETO THE INTERSECTION
OF WHITCOMB AVENUE AND CORA STREET AND AMENDING SECTION 10-7-4
HAVING TO DO WITH YIELDING RIGHT OF WAY BY DELETING THE
SAME INTERSECTION. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sarlo submitted petition with 173 signatures
requesting the rerouting of #230 RTA/Nortran Bus Route to
provide service to residents of lower Scott Street.
Mayor Bolek reviewed a letter received from Nortran re
City's request for re-route and expects action by RTA
shortly.
Following withdrawal of Alderman Olen's motion that City hire
a structural engineer to inspect the Herbert H. Behrel
Parking Plaza, Mayor Bolek was requested to contact Architect
Beebe, supervisor F & D, Inc. and contractor North States
Construction Co. to discuss structural difficulties of
the Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-6-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 1-7-19 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH
RENTAL OF CITY BUILDINGS BY AUTHORIZING SALE OF LIQUOR IN
PARKING BUILDINGS AND DELETING OUTDATED WORDING.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Meyer, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance M-7-77, AN ORDINANCE
CALLING FOR A REGULAR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES ON APRIL 19, 1977, AND DECLARING THE OFFICES
TO BE FILLED AT SAID ELECTION. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Meyer, to adopt Ordinance M-7-77.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt Resolution R-6-77
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
HAVING TO DO WITH MCKAY-NEALIS SIGN AT 1600 OAKTON STREET.
Motion declared carried.
Suit filed against City by Beta -Algonquin Corporation re
sewer hookup was referred to City Code and Judicary
Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case
77-5-V, Bellaire Court, D & G Development Company, was
referred to Municipal Development Committee. Alderman Koplos
announced that he would refrain from any statement and would
refrain from voting on this issue as his Mother was the
previous owner of property. Alderman Abrams announced
that he represented Mrs. Koplos and will refrain from voting
on this issue.
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LEASE Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sullivan, to authorize Mayor
Cong. Mikva and City Clerk to execute Appendix To Lease between City of
Des Plaines and Congressman Abner J. Mikva that in event of
the death, resignation or removal from office of Lessee,
this lease agreement may be terminated by the Clerk of the
United States House of Representatives, by giving thirty
days' notice in writing to Lessor. Motion declared carried.
LIQUOR LIC. The application of Mr. Ovanes A. Mikaelian for a liquor
1011 Touhy license at 1011 Touhy Avenue was referred to License and
Avenue Inspection Committee.
BIDS City Clerk notified City Council that bids for Brush Chipper,
Stump Cutter, Tractor Endloader would be returned March 17, 1977
Bids for three automobiles will be returned March 16, 1977.
Bids for Tree and Tree Trimming would be returned March 21, 1977
TAXI CAB Request of T & D Cab Service for Taxicab license was referred
LICENSE to License and Inspection Committee
CAR WASH
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Erbach, to authorize City Clerk
to open bid received for Car Wash of City Vehicles. Motion
declared carried and bid opened. Moved by Sullivan, seconded
by Erbach, to award the bid for Car Wash of City Vehicles
to Allstar Car Washing, Inc., 771 W. Algonquin Rd. at a cost
of $50 per vehicle, contract to run from May 1, 1977 to
April 30, 1978. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
KISSlinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
EMPLOYEE Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Kraves, to authorize contract
STANDARDS with PROgressive Learning Concepts in the amount of $4,950.00
to develop performance appraisal standards for employees,
in connection with Merit System evaluation. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
RENTAL Mayor Bolek reported to City Council that RTA is seeking
SPACE office space in the City of Des Plaines and is discussing
City Hall use of space on the second floor to be developed with use
of Central File office in the interium period, at a rental
of $6 per square foot during a six year.. lease period.
ELECTRICAL Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor
COMMISSION Bolek's appointment of Mr. James E. Cuny, 555 Amherst Avenue,
Des Plaines to the Electrical Commission to fill vacancy
created by resignation of Mr. Paul Whalen, term to expire
April 30, 1977. Motion declared carried.
' RESOLUTION Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt
R-7-77 Resolution R-7-77, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
911 CITY OF DES PLAINES REQUESTING THAT 911 SERVICE BE IMPLEMENTED
Emergency BY THE TELEPHONE COMPANIES IN THE MODE OF "SELECTIVE CALL
Phone ROUTING". Motion declared carried.
Mayor Bolek reported that within the next sixty days, the
Central Telephone Co. will consolidate emergency numbers
for the City of Des Plaines into a "1313" number.
PARKING Agreement to provide fifty parking spaces to Spiegler's
Spiegler's Department Store was referred to Buildings, Grounds and
Dept. Store Parking Lots Committee. /
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PETITIONS Alderman Sarlo submitted petitions requesting the installation
Riverview of a four way stop sign at the intersection of Riverview
& Orchard and Orchard Streets. Referred to Streets and Traffic and
Traffic Commission.
SPEEDING Aldermani,Leer's request for study of speeding on Jeannette
Jeannette Street, especially at the intersection of Oakwood and
Jeannette was referred to Streets and Traffic and Traffic
Commission.
THIRD- Alderman Brannigan's request for traffic on Third either to
Greenview Yield or stop for traffic on Greenview was referred to
Yield Streets and Traffic and Traffic Commission.
N.O.I.S.E Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kraves, to authorize Environmental
Officer Lindahl and Alderman Abrams to continue to attend
meetings of N.O.I.S.E and testify before bodies of the
legislature whenever necessary, expenses to be borne by
the City of Des Plaines. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
LEFT TURN Alderman Seitz's request that the City contact IDOT to
RAND & WOLF request left turn signals at the intersection of Rand Wolf
to allow traffic on Rand to turn left onto Wolf was referred
to City Engineer.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjo rn. Motion declared ried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
, 1977
CHARLES J.'f:OLEK, ACTING MAYOR
Bertha Eleanor Rohrb/ch, City Clerk