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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, SEPTEMBER 19, 1977.
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Herbert H.
Volberding at 8:02 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des
Plaines Civic Center.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Commissioner of Public Works
Schwab, City Engineer Bowen, Director of Planning and Zoning Richardson,
Acting Building Commissioner Trost, Fire Chief Corey, Police Chief Hintz,
Health Director Branding, Environmental Officer Lindahl, Treasurer
Swanson, Personnel Director Schaer, License Officer Hinde, and City
Attorney Hug.
PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Garry Scheuer,
PLEDGE: Pastor of the First Congregational Church, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
AWARDS AND Mr. Glen Sparesus, Optomist Club, presented Mr. Tim
CITATIONS Zyrokowski, 2210 Pine Street, Des Plaines and Mr. Scott
Arendt, 5040 W. Berteau, Chicago, Awards and Citations
for their acts of heroism in saving life from a very
hazardous environment. Applause followed.
MINUTES:
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the Minutes of
the meeting held September 6, 1977, as published. Correction
Page Five, paragraph 7, line 3, changed to read:
"Honoring Sister M. Amata who is leaving Holy Family Hospital
to assume a position in Rome, Italy". Following correction,
motion declared carried.
BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Ward, 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, $212,934.03.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
TRUCKS:
1'ONTIAC GMC
Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo, to authorize payment in
the amount of $49,471.24 to Pontiac .GMC Truck Center
for ten trucks. Upon roll call the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
INSURANCE Moved by Ward, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the re -
LIABILITY commendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, to
authorize the Martin Boyer Company, Inc. of Chicago, to
provide consultation services to the City of Des Plaines
in matters pertaining to unemployment insurance liability,
in the amount of $35.00 per hour, costs not to exceed
$500.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
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Insurance AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Cont. Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
AGREEMENT Moved by Ward, seconded by Birchfield, to concur with
HOLY FAMILY the recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee,
HOSPITAL to adopt the contract with Holy Family Hospital for the
increase in rates for pre-employment medical examination
standards for Police Department applications. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Recess
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Leer, to to adopt the
recommendation of the City Code and Judiciary Committee,
that Council recess at this time to discuss pending
litigation. (8:30 P.M.)
Council reconvened at 8:50 P.M.
PARKING LOT Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the
IMPROVEMENTS recommendation of the Building, Grounds and Parking Lots
1977, Committee to award the contract for the Parking Lot
CONTRACT #2 Improvements 1977 - Contract #2, Terrsal Park, to the
TERRSAL PARK low bidder, Johnson Paving Co., in the amount of $34,151.25,
and return all checks or bonds of unsuccessful bidders.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Koplos, to amend the motion
that no funds be paid to the contractor and that the
project not commence until 80% of the property owners
affected execute a promisory note in favor of the City
in the amount of the indebtedness plus 6% interest on
the unpaid balance. Motion declared carried.
(Deferred at meeting of September 6, 1977)
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to amend the
amended motion that no funds be paid to contractor and
that the project not commence until 40% of the property
owners affected execute a promisory note in favor of the
City in the amount of the indebtedness plus 6% interest
on the unpaid balance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 9 - Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Mayor
NAYS: - 8 - Koplos, Szabo, Leer, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward.
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos that the motion as amended be deferred.
Mayor Volberding ruled that this motion was out of order.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Koplos, to appeal decision
of the Mayor that it is improper to defer motion. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 8 - Koplos, Szabo, Leer, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward
NAYS: - 9 - Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Mayor
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared Lost.
Parking Lot
Improvement
Cont.
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
CAPTAIN
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
RESPECT
FOR LIFE
WEEK
EMPLOYEE
SICK LEAVE
POLICY
ZONING
CASE
77 -31 -SU
2579 Ballard
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Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to close the
debate. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 9 - Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Mayor
NAYS: - 8 - Koplos, Szabo, Leer, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call of the original motion as amended, the
vote was:
AYES: - 9 - Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Mayor
NAYS: - 8 - Koplos, Szabo, Leer, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Police Committee, that the Mayor recommend to
the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, to conduct
examinations for one Captain to fill vacancy in the
Police Department, one Lieutenant, and one Sargeant,
examination to be held at earliest possible date.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward
NAYS: - 6 - Sullivan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Mayor
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with the
recommendation of the Police Committee, to adopt
resolution supporting a vote of confidence to the
Police Chief and Police Captain. Alderman Meyer amended
resolution to include that Mayor Volberding direct the
Cook County Police Association officers involved with
charges to either file a formal complaint with the
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners within two to
three days or face disciplinary action by the City.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Birchfield, to concur
with the Health and Welfare Committee, to adopt a
resolution proclaiming October 2, 1977 thru October 8, 1977
as "Respect Life Week" in Des Plaines and call upon all
people during the period to prayerfully consider the
sanctity of all human life whose procreation we are
entrusted with by Divine Providence and to consider what
our responsibility is to the unborn children. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Erbach,"seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of the Special Employees Relations Committee,
that no immediate changes be made in regards to sick leave
policy; also that administration of this policy be made
more uniform throughout the city departments under
the direction of the Mayor. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendatior
of the Municipal Development Committee, to concur with
the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Plan Commission in
Case 77 -31 -SU, property located at 2579 Ballard Road,
and to authorize the City Attorney draft the necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
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ZONING CASE
77-41-R
1413 Redeker
SUBDIVISION
2245 Elmira
ZONING CASE
77-46-V
2056 Eastview
SEPTIC TANK
AND FIELD
CRABTREE LN.
WATERMAIN
IMPROVEMENT
Lincoln Av.,
Ridge Ln.,
Short Terr.
FIRE HOSE
LIQUOR
LICENSE
933 Oakton
TRAFFIC
SIGNALS
Perry St.
River Rd.
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Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Municipal Development Committee, to concur
with the Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 77-41-R, property
located at 1413 Redeker Road, and to authorize the City
Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the
recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee,
to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the plat
of David F. Cahill's Addition to Des Plaines, 2245 Elmira
Avenue and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk execute.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Municipal Development Committee, to concur
with the Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 77-46-V, property
located at 2056 Eastview Drive, and to authorize the City
Attorney to darft the necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Water and Sewer Committee, to approve the
installation of a septic system for the proposed single
family residence located at 2167 Crabtree Lane. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Water and Sewer Committee, to authorize the
City Clerk to advertise for bids returnable to the Office
of the City Clerk, 3:00 P.M., September 30, 1977, for
the Watermain Improvement project, Lincoln Avenue,
Ridge Lane, and Short Terrace, per plans and specifications
by the City Engineer. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Fire and Civil Defense Committee, to award the
contract for 1500 feet, three inch fire hose to Michael
J. Dalton and Company of Barrington, Illinois in the
amount of $5,925. and return bid bonds/checks to the
unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan,Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt
the recommendation of the License and Inspection Committee,
to grant a Class H Beer and Wine liquor license to
Sano's Pizza, 933 Oakton Street, and to authorize the
City Attorney draft the necessary amendment to the
ordinance. Motion delcared carried.
Alderman Kraves abstained stating he is in direct competition
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee, that resolution
MFT -76 -00111 -00 -SP, Perry Street and River Road Traffic
Signals be awarded to Contractor Materials Company,
Wheaton, Illinois in the amount of $31,385.99. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Krave:
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
AGREEMENT
CHICAGO &
NORTHWESTERN
RAI LROADI__
SIDEWALKS
HERBERT
BEHREL
PARKING
PLAZA
BEAUTIFICA-
TION
BUILDING CODE
AMENDMENTS,
WATER
CONSERVATION
MEASURES
ORDINANCE
T-14-77
Plainfield &
Everett
Stop Signs
ORDINANCE
Z-22-77
1199 S.
Elmhurst
Road
ORDINANCE
Z-23-77
2860 Des
Plaines
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the
recommendation of the Streets and Traffic Committee,
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
the agreement and resolution, forwarding $75.00 in legal
fees to the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
for bituminous sidewalk construction on Oakton Street
across the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad tracks,
west of Oxford Road. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Leer, to adopt the
recommendation of the Beautification and Forestry Committee,
to authorize payment of $750. to Planning Horizons, Inc.
for preliminary sketches and plans to beautify the
Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza; total cost $1500.,
$750. to be borne by the First National Bank. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kraves, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Environmental Controls Committee, that the City
Attorney be authorized to draft the necessary amendments
to the Building Code and Ordinance having to do with
Plumbing Fixture Standards as follows: Sections36.8-7(e)
Tank Flushing Devices, 36.8-7(f)Automatic Flush Valves,
36.8-8(a) Automatic Flushing Tank, 36.8-9 Lavatories,
36.8-10 Showers, 36.8-11 Sinks, 36.8-13 Drinking Fountains,
and 36.8-21 Car Wash Installations. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield to adopt
Ordinance T-14-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3
OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH STOP STREETS BY ADDING
THERETO THE INTERSECTION OF EVERETT AVENUE AND PLAINFIELD
DRIVE AS STOP STREETS. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-22-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 77-32-R, 1199 S. Elmhurst Road.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-23-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 77-33-R, 2860 Des Plaines Avenue.
ORDINANCE
Z-24-77
TEXT
AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE
T-17-77
PROHIBITING
PARKING
LYMAN AVE.
MFT
RESOLUTION
Section
80 -CS
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Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to waive First
Reading and place on passage Ordinance Z-24-77, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8.1.2.2, 8.2.4.1.1.2.2,
12.4.2, 12.5.4 and 12.6.5 OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 12.2.5 THERETO REQUIRING
A POSTING OF A SIGN °ON THE PROPERTY AFFECTED FOR PUBLIC
NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD HEARINGS NOT LESS THAN 15 DAYS NOR
MORE THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ALL PUBLIC HEARINGS. Motion
declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos,
to adopt Ordinance Z-24-77. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to waive First
Reading and place on passage Ordinance T-17-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-5-4, SCHEDULE I OF THE CITY CODE HAVING Ti
DO WITH PROHIBITED PARKING BY ADDING THERETO PARKING ALONG
THE WEST SIDE OF LYMAN AVENUE BETWEEN DEMPSTER STREET AND
PRAIRIE AVENUE. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos,
seconded by Szabo, to adopt Ordinance T-17-77. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign; Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer.,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Szabo, to adopt a resolution
appropriating $76,971.36 MFT funds for the nineth install-
ment of Special Assessment No. 190 - Section 80 -CS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
SUBDIVISON Plat of Butler Paper Company Des Plaines Subdivision No. 1,
2392 Wolf Rd. located at 2392 S. Wolf Road, approved by the Plan
Commission, was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee.
DEDICATION
WESTFIELD LN.
SUBDIVISON
1481 OXFORD
ZONING CASE
77-47-R
River &
Central Rds.
ZONING CASE
77-48-V
644 S. Fourth
Plat of Dedication of Public Street (Westfield Lane)
approved by the Plan Commission, was referred to the
Municipal Development Committee.
Plat of Helen and Gene's Resubdivision of Homeland Acres
located at 1481 Oxford Road, approved by the Plan Commission,
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Zoning Case 77-47-R.
property located at River -Central Roads, approved by
the Zoning Board, was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee.
Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Zoning Case 77-48-V,
property located at 644 S. Fourth Avenue, was referred to
the Municipal Development Committee.
LEGAL SUIT Referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee was a Legal
Suit re Chicago Meat Association.
1
1
l
CROSSING
GUARD
Algonquin &
Cora
CROSSING
GUARD,
Dempster
Marshall
POTTER &
GOLF RDS
Widening
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Request of Mr. Paul Broer, 1564 Forest Avenue for a crossing
guard at the intersection of Algonquin Road and Cora Street,
was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee.
Request of School District #59 for crossing guards at inter-
section of Dempster Street and Marshall Drive, was referred.
& to the Streets and Traffic Committee.
ELMHURST RD.
SIDEWALKS
Letter from Cook County Department of Highways re the
possibility of widening Potter Road from Ballard Road to
Golf Road, was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee.
Letter from Alderman Ward re missing sidewalk segments along
Elmhurst Road from Oakton Street to Golf Road, was referred
to the Streets and Traffic Committee.
IMPROVEMENT, Request of Dr. Hackett, 1792 Oakton Street for.. resurfacing
1792 Oakton of parking lot and driveway at 1792 Oakton Street and one
hour meters to be used in parkway along side of Maple Street,
was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee.
LICENSING,
BURGLAR
ALARMS
RESIGNATION
ADJOURNMENT:
Letter from City Attorney Hug re discrepancies in License
Ordinance having to do with local burgalar alarms and permit
fees, was referred to the License and Inspection Committee.
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Ward, to accept the
resignation of Mr. Carl Schaumburg from the Beautification
Commission and authorize Mayor write letter of commendation.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Erbach, that the City Council
meeting adjourn. Motion declared carried. Adjournment at
11:39 P.M.
APPROVED__BY ME THIS
DAY 0
/766
, 1977.
HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, MAYOR
Clerk L /' rost, /De pu y City C rk