12/19/1977240
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, December 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 8:07 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward. Absent was Alderman Sullivan
Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, City Comptroller Blietz,
Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, City Engineer Bowen, Director of Zoning
and Planning Richardson, Acting Building Commissioner Trost, Fire Chief Corey,
Police Chief Hintz, Health Director Branding, Environmental Officer Lindahl,
and City Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi.
PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Pastor Jackson of United
PLEDGE Church of Christ, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the flag.
MINUTES:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, that the Minutes of the
regular meeting held December 5, 1977, be approved as
published. Motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, 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, $1,136,451.25. Moved by
Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to delete Voucher #8528, in the
amount of $89.00. Motion declared carried. Upon roll call,
on resolution as amended, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
EMPLOYEE'S Moved by Ward, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recommen.da-
CHRISTMAS tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize the
PARTY issuance of a check in the amount of $400 payable to William.
Lambrose, for the balance due for the entertainment at the
Employees' Christmas Party. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
PUMPING Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
STATION IMP. tion of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize City Clerk
CONTRACT 1 to advertise for bids for the Pumping Station Improvement
1978 Contract I, 1978, Big Bend Estates, returnable January 18,
1978, at 3 P.M. Motion declared carried.
SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation
1483 Rand Rd. of Building Control and Inspection Committee to deny request
of Chateau Carpet for an oversized sign at 1483 Rand Road.
Motion declared carried.
SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation
1529 Rand Rd. of Building Control and Inspection Committee to deny request
for oversized sign of Yamaha, 1529 Rand Road. Motion
declared carried.
SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation
1645 Oakton of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant request
of Rainbow Thrift Shop for 10' high sign (wall) at 1645
Oakton Street. Motion declared carried. �Jr
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SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
1634 Oakton of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant
sign variation from setback requirements at 1634 Oakton
Street, Northwest Suburban Imports. Motion declared carried.
SPRINGLING Moved by Leer, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommendation
.CODE of Building Control and Inspection Committee to deny request
1415 Redeker of Aargus Poly Bag for temporary relief from Building Code
requiring sprinklers. Motion declared carried.
LIQUOR LIC. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recom-•
ROCKy'S PLACE mendation of License and Inspection Committee to grant a
1900 Mannheim Class A liquor license to the new owners of Rocky's Place,
1900 Mannheim Road, Raymond Edward Schleichert, effective
January 1, 1978. Motion declared carried.
LIQUOR LIC. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommenda-
O'HARE tion of License and Inspection Committee to grant a Class A
HERITAGE INN liquor license to new owners of O'Hare Heritage, Inc.
2175 Touhy Avenue, known as O'Hare American Inn, Inc.,
effective January 1, 1978. Motion declared carried.
LIQUOR LIC. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendE
AMEI'S, INC tion of License and Inspection Committee to grant a Class
1165 Elmhurst H Liquor License to new owners of Genotti's Italian Restaurant
and Pub, Inc. , Amei's, Inc., 1165 Elmhurst Rd., effective
January 1, 1978. Motion declared carried.
MFT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
RESOLUTION of Streets and Traffic Committee to adopt a Supplemental
Algonquin Rd. Resolution in the amount of $1,750.00 for the Algonquin Road
Bridge Bridge project, MFT #74 -00105 -00 -BR. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
SIDEWALKS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
Elmhurst Rd. of Streets and Traffic Committee that funds for sidewalks
along the east side of Elmhurst Road be budgeted when possible
to eliminate the unsafe condition, between Oakton and Golf.
Motion declared carried.
ELLINWOOD Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the
MINER recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to post
INTERSECTION signs as follows: "Right Lane Must Turn Right" at the
intersection of Lee and Elinwood Streets (on the southeast
quadrant) be removed and placed at the intersection of
Miner and Lee Streets below the existing traffic signal.
a "Right Lane Must Turn Right" sign be installed on the
northeast corner; a "No Parking At Any Time" sign be placed
between Prairie Avenue and Ellinwood Street on the east side
of Lee Street. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, that the City not apply
DEVELOPMENT for Community Development Block Grant Funds. Following
I BLOCK GRANT considerable debate, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by
Application Kraves, to allow Mr. Joseph Botte to address the City Council
regarding the matter. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Abrams voted No. Mr. Botte urged the City Council to adopt
Alderman Meyer's motion. Following further discussion,
it was moved by Ward, seconded by Meyer, to table the motion..
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 4 - Birchfield, Seitz, Abrams, Ward
NAYS: 11 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion to table declared lost.
Upon roll call on the motion not to apply the vote was:
AYES: - 9 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz
NAYS: 7 - Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor Volberding
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan. Motion not to apply declared carried„
ELK GROVE
RURAL FIRE.
PROTECTION
DISTRICT
CONTRACT
R-38-77
CIVIC CENTER
CITY HALL
Second Floor
Improvement
LEASE
Congressman
Mikva
PARKING
Cook Co.
Circuit Ct.
employees
IPARKING
LOT - Old
City Hall
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Moved by Seitz, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation
of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to adopt Resolution R-38-77
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF CONTRACT WITH THE ELK GROVE
RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR 1978, accepting
as full payment $38,000 with a provision with during the
contractural period covered by this agreement should gross tax
receipts received by the District exceed the net collected
tax receipts as estimated by the District, an additional sum
of $3,000 will be payed on or before February 15, 1979.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Koplos, to amend the agreement
by adding thereto the following: "7. Notwithstanding anything
in this agreement to the contrary, the performance obligations
of the City under this agreement shall mean that priority
of any firefighting, fire prevention, or emergency services
shall be given to persons and properties within the City of
Des Plaines, subject to the exercise of reasonable discretion
by the Fire Chief of the City of Des Plaines." Motion to
amend declared carried. Upon roll call on amended motion,
the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots, to authorize
Holmes and Fox, Architects, to proceed with final drawings
for the improvement of office areas for State's Attorney
and Social Services Agency, Cook County, in accordance with
proposal dated September 28, 1977.
t1gon-roil_ call., the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 2 - Koplos, Sarlo
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation
of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign the extension of
the existing lease agreement with Congressman Mikva on a
month to month basis indefinitely. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, that twelve metered
spaces in Lot 4, west of the Old Post Office Building, be
leased to Cook County at the rate of $11 per month for use
of Cook County Circuit Court employees, City Attorney to
prepare the lease contract for submission to Cook County
Board. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recommend-
ation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
that the area of old City Hall be temporarily improved with
6" gravel overlay, including over foundation area, to allow
parking temporarily until final improvements are made, at
an estimated cost of $500. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
T-20-77
Plainfield
& Nebel
ORDINANCE
M-41-77
Lincoln,
Short,Ridge
ORDINANCE
M-39-77
Fire Code
FLOOD LIGHTS
ORDINANCE
B-2-77
Electrical
Code
ORDINANCE
M-45-77
Municipal
Development
Department
ORDINANCE
M-46-77
Electrical
Contractors
ORDINANCE
IM-47-77
Garage Sales
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Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance
T-20-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3 OF THE CITY CODE
HAVING TO DO WITH STOP STREETS BY ADDING THERETO THE INTER-
SECTION OF PLAINFIELD DRIVE AND NEBEL LANE AS STOP STREETS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance M-41-77
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LINCOLN, SHORT, RIDGE WATERMAIN
TAP ON FEE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 0 - None
NAYS: 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared lost.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Koplos, to adopt Ordinance M-39-77
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-7-1 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING
TO DO WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE CODES BY ADOPTING THE 1977 EDITION
EXCEPT THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Meyer's request to investigate the burning of flood
lights attached to residences all night long was referred to
City Code and Judiciary Committee.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-2-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ARTICLE XXXVII OF THE BUILDING CODE HAVING TO DO
WITH ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION
37.11 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 86 OF THE CHICAGO
ELECTRICAL CODE AND BY REPEALING SECTION 37.3 HAVING TO DO
WITH APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSIONER.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-45-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE I OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW
CHAPTER 22 ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT AND THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT AND REPEALING CHAPTER 13 HAVING TO DO WITH THE
OFFICE OF BUILDING COMMISSIONER AND CHAPTER 19 HAVING TO
DO WITH THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-46-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE V OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH BUSINESS
REGULATIONS BY REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS HAVING TO DO WITH
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to waive First Reading and
place on passage Ordinance M-47-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE VI OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH
OCCASIONAL SALES BY PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS RESTRICTIONS
AND REQUIRING A PERMIT. Motion declared carried. Moved by
Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance M-47-77.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 1 - Abrams
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
it
ORDINANCE
Z-32-77
795 W. Golf
RESOLUTION
R-36-77
1645 Oakton
RESOLUTION
R-37-77
1634 Oakton
ZONING CASE
77-66-V'
1464 Algonquin
SUIT
First Nat'l
Bank as
Trustee
791 Graceland
Zoning
SWAP SHOP,Inc.
HHB Parking
Plaza
ADV. BIDS
PROGRESSIVE
LEARNING
CONCEPTS
NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY "S"
CURVE IMP.
POLICE DEPT.
INVESTIGATION
PROPERTY
ACQUISITION
Park Dist.
Pearson
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Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance Z-32-77, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIN(
A SPECIAL USE FOR THE DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
OF A GAS STATION AT 795 WEST GOLF ROAD, CASE NO. 77 -57 -SU,
Property located at 795 W. Golf Rd..Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance
Z-32-77. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan.
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT1I 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt Resolution R-36-77
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
HAVING TO DO WITH RAINBOW THRIFT SHOP WALL SIGN AT 1645
OAKTON STREET. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Szabo, to adopt a resolution
having to do with construction, operation and maintenance
of driveways and street returns, watermains, sanitary and
storm sewers, street lights, traffic signals, sidewalks,
landscaping, etc. on State highways, within Des Plaines.
and the signing of working permits on behalf of the City of
Des Plaines. Motion declared carried.
Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 77-66-V, property
located at 1464 Algonquin Road was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to authorize Corporation
Counsel R. J. DiLeonardi to defend the City in the suit,
First National Bank as Trustee VS City of Des Plaines
having to do with zoning decision on property located at
791 Graceland Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
0 - None
NAYS:
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
Request of Swap Shop, Inc. to rent the Herbert H. Behrel
Parking Plaza on Sundays for the conduct of Swap -O -Rama
Flea Markets was referred to Public Buildings, Grounds and
Parking Lots Committee.
City Clerk notified the City Council that bids for Radio
Maintenance would be received at 3 P.M., December 30, 1977.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to retain Progressive
Learning Concepts for purposes of completely implementing
the merit system process from January 1, 1978 to June 30, 1978
at a cost of $18,000. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
Letter from City Engineer Bowen re Joint Agreement for FAUS
project Northwest Highway at Soo Line and Chicago and
Northwestern Railroads was referred to Streets and Traffic
Committee.
Letter from Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi regarding rules
to investigate certain matters concerning the Police Department
was referred to City Code and Judiciary and Police Committees.
Alderman Leer's request for the City to open negotiations
with Des Plaines Park District for acquisition of property
on Pearson Street was referred to Public Buildings Grounds
and Parking Lots Committee.
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ADJOURNMENT Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:47 P.M //
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HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, MAY
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Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach
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City Clerk