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05/18/19595/4/29 -4- APPROVAL OF BILLS . !Alderman Prickett°presented the following resolution. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'CF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE ANDER HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with the City Clerk. Total - $13,986.66 ° The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the - resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, and Callaghan. The Mayor declared the motion carried. REZONING APPLICATION 2070 Miner Street to Commercial. On motion by Alderman -Tures and seconded by Tistle, the Council referred the rezoning application - from Residential to Commercial at 2070 Miner Street to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a commission to call a hearing. ORDINANCE FOR DUMPING RUBBISH IN STREAMS AND LAKES. The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. SIGN APPLICATION Sign application referred to. Building Control Committee. DRIVEWAY REQUEST, - LAUREL AND HARDING. The above driveway]equest was re. ferred to the Street Committee. AT REQUEST OF ALDERMAN RATEfl the permanent parking on even side of street at 1400 block Willow Street was referred to Street Committee. AT REQUEST OF ALDERMAN BELL the metering of all or part of North Side'Parking Lot was referred to Parking Lot Committee. The parking and marking of Clinic Lot at Center and Thacker was referred to AMr. Schwab to investigate on request of Aldermanliright. Also to check on one-way signs at that corner. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to adjourn. The motion was voted Opon by acclamation. Otto W. J nrioh City Cl rk • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, • MAY 18, 1959 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The ,meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, who resided with Alderman Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistie, Jackson, Callaghan and Masaman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman'Wright and seconded by Prickett to approve the minutes of May 4, 1959. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. 5/18/59 OFFICIAL REPORTS The Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer for April and annual report of Nurse and Welfare. Engineer Fletcher _reported of an unguarded crossing at Howard St. on the Belt Line. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Chicago and Northwestern railroad with a copy to the Illinois Commerce Commission about installing flasher lights, Fletcher also reported the City has abandoned Normal Well and the building should be demolished due to bad condition. A letter is to be written the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad to demolish the building. BIDS FOR WIDENING SOUTH END OF CENTER STREET. On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Massanan, the Council approved to advertise bids to widen Center Street from Lincoln to Oakton Streets. ALDERMAN PRICKETT inquired about widening of Thacker Street. Fletcher said the eblay was due to sewer installation and that Mr. Dutelle will be at the May 21st'meeting of Mayors and he would be questioned regarding the sewer. ATTORNEY DOWD reported there would be a rehearing of rezoning on Ohio Oil Company for tanks on June 3, 1959 at Mt. Prospect City Hall'at 7:00 P.M. ALDERMAN TISTIE made the -following report: "Your Committee on Fire has investi— gated the above and has found: •- Held a joint meeting of the fire committee and the building control and inspection committee. "The purpose of said meeting was to discuss what action should be taken by the city to eliminate unauthorized apartments and rooming houses in a'eas zoned for single family residences. " It'was the unanimous opinion of both committees that the majority of these illegal conversions are a definite hazard to the occupants and violators should be found and prosecuted to the extent of the city ordinance. "We) your Committee on Fire, therefore recommend: That the Mayor instruct the fire chief, health officer, and building commissioner to report violators to — the City Attorney; the City Attorney to be instructed to take immediate action." On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Prickett, the Council concurred in the report. ALDERMAN PRICKETT reported there will be a meeting of the Finance and Building and Grounds Committees on May 26th at 7:30 PA the Clerk to write letters, AIDERMAN JACKSON reported the following: "Your Committee on Streets -and Traffic has investigated the abode and has found: .That the two 301 driveways proposed for the Kinney Shoe Store parking lot enter Rand Road at. such a location that they do not appear to cause any interruption in the flow of traffic. We, your Committee, on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: That the permits for the two 301 driveways indicated on the plat submitted by Kinney Shoe Store be granted." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Callaghan the Council concurred in the recommendation. TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT WOLF & GOLF RD. Alderman Jackson made the following report: " Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found: Mr. Fletcher) City Engineer, informed the committee that he has not as yet had a reply to his letter of April 6, written to Mr. Scher.. A subsequent phone call to Scher disclosed that he was unable to reach a decision at that 'time since the matter of leases within.the proposed shopping center had not been firmed up. "We, your Committee on Streets .and Traffic, therefore recommend: That Mr. Fletcher be directed to write a letter to Mr. Scher informing him that if he is #ot in a position to definitely commit himself for the additional expense involved in the -3- - - 5/18/59 relocation of the traffic light by the June 1 council meeting; that the City will instruct the contractor to proceed according to the original plan. " PARKING, 1400 BLOCK WILLOW STREET. Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found: That the odd side of the 1400 block of 'billow Street is undeveloped and that - motorists parking on the odd side as directed by the present ordinance during odd years are forced to get out into a weed field and cross the street in order to reach the only residents on that block. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: That parking on the even side of the 1400 block on Willow Street be adherred to until such time as the odd side of the street is developed to the point where it would be more desirable to conform with th4. existing ordinance." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Massman, the Council concurred in the -report and the City Attorney to daft ordinance. DO -ALL DRIVEWAY T4UR'PL AND HARDING STREETS Alderman°Jackson made the follow- ing report: "Y our Committee on Streets and.Traffic has investigated the above and has found: - Tit the proposed 351 driveways for entrance and one for egress would not be detrimental to the traffic flow on Harding. We also found that the Doll]. Company has not as yet set any definite date for the re- paving and dedication of their half of Laurel Avenue along the front of their property. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: - that the city get together with DoAll officials and work out some cooperative plan for the repaving and dedication of laurel. Curbs and gutters will have to be installed on the city side of the street. They are already in position on the DoAll.side. It is recommended that permission to install the 35+ • driveways be held in abeyance until a satisfactory arrangement has beentiorked out regarding Laurel Street." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Massman, the Council concurred in the report. The Mayor said Alderman Jackson should call a meeting with the DoA.11 officials and Attorney Dowd and Engineer Fletcher present to discuss this project. IMPROVING MAPIE i SYCAMORE AND HOWARD STREETS l].derman Jackson made the following..progress report. "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found: The catch basin referred to in the attached correspondence has been completed. It is not likely that the paving of the half streets , d'Iaple, Sycamore, and Howard, will be accomplished until August or September when winter fuel funds will become available. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: That this matter be put on follow-up and that.the city obtain the $400 from McKay and Nealis at that time when the work is completed." ADVERTISE BIDS FOR TRACTOR Alderman Jackson reported the present moving attachment is beyond repair, a tractor is needed with.a front end loader. The Committee recommends that the Superintendent of Public Works prepare specifications in order that bids, returnable June 1st, may be submitted for the following items: tractor, moving attachment and front end loader. On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Massman, the Council concurred in the recommendation. ABANDON PROPOSED WATER MAIN PROJECT. Alderman Tures reported that the in- creased size of water main is not necessary at this time for main from water plant to Mt. Prospect Road. Should it become a necessity in the future, another 12 inch.;;main could be installed'for lass money, and that the proposed project should be abandoned. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wright, the Council approved the report. • TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR WATER MAIN, RETURNABLE JUNE 1st. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wright, the Council approved to advertise bids for a 12 inch water main from Well No. 2 to Well No. 5, -4- 5/18/59 APPROVE TWO SIGNS, Alderman Blume reported•on application of two signs, one for Shopping,Oenter at Mt. Prospect Road and Northwest Highway and one for 685 Iee Street. On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Tistle, the Council approved' the applications. Alderman Neff voted"no." JOHN BURL STATEMEIT FOR VAN SLIOW CASE On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by Prickett,.the.statement of John Burke was approved. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Pricket presented 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 AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE• PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total — $30,803.32. A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with the City Clerk. The motion was"made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Callaghan to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called' the roll with the following results: Ayes: Blume,. Wright; Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE DUMPING RUBBISH IN STREAMS AND LADS The Clerk read for the second reading the above. ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wright to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:: Ayes: Blume, Wright, Tures, tjeff, Moehling, Flauter, 13rickett, Tistle, Massman, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS. The Clerk read for the first reading, the ordinance to annex the land at Golf and Elmhurst Roads. FIRST READING DOG ORDINANCE The Clerk read for the first reading, the ordinance prohibiting dogs on school grounds. PARKING ON BROWN STREET ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for the first reading, the.. . parking on Brown. Street. ORDINANCE REVISING COMMITTEE The Clerk read for the first reading the ordinance adding Health. to License and Inspection Committee . TWO LETTERS FROM MT. PROSPECT VILLAGE MANAGER. Two letters were received from the above objecting to rezoning on the area at Elmhurst Road and Golf Road. The Zoning Board -'has,.. received letters pertaining to same so the Mayor ordered the letters placed on file. REQUEST TO INCREASE'TAXI CAB RATES. The Clerk had an application to increase the taxi rates. .The.Mayor referred the application to the License and Inspection Committee. PETITION TO VACATE ALM The Clerk submitted a petition to vacate alley between Cora and ihite Streets, south of Oakton. The Mayor referred same to the Municipal Development Committee. REQUESTS TO VACATE ALLEYS The Clerk had two requests to vacate alleys east of Des Plaines Avenue.near Perry Avenue. The Mayor referred both.requests to the Municipal Development Committee. APPLICATION FOR REZONING The Clerk had an application for rezoning from Farming to Light Industrial upon annexation on the south aide of Willy Avenue east of Telephone Company property. On motion by Alderman Prickett and _ seconded by Tistle the application was referred to the Zoning Board of App) als sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. V.F.W. LETTER ON CARNIVAL The Clerk read a letter from the Veterans for permission to hold their carnival on Oakton Street West of Illinois St. Alderman Tistle said the people were objecting to the location. The Mayor appointed Alderman Tistle to check with the Veterans regarding some other site. -5- 5/18/59 APPLICATION FOR SIGNS The Mayor referred the application for signs for McDonald's Hamburgers to the Building Control Commitee. THE MAYOR RECEIVED A TETTER from the Chamber of Commerce regarding safety check of autos on certain streets, The Mayor will check with Mr.. Smith regarding locations. THE MAYOR RECEIVED A TETTER opposing the United Motor &mil Company fare increase for.school children. Attorney Dowd is to check when the hearing is ,to be held .and report .June lst• SPECIAL FLOOD COMMITTEE,. appointed. The Mayor appointed the following as the Special Flood Committee. C4airman - Alderman Callaghan, Jackson, Rateike and Prickett with citizens McKay, Dunlap and Bob Himel. STREET COMMITTEE to have a meeting May 27th at 8:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Prickett to adjourn.. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. ,te,m4 Otto W. J.enrich City lerk (MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, JUNE 1 1959 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO CRDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H.Behrel who presided with Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Bell,. Jackson and Callaghan responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made' by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to approve the minutes of May 18, 1959. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. . BIDS OPENED. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Rateike the Clerk was instructed to open the several bids. FUEL OIL. The following bids were received for."fuei oil. Marland Oil Company - $.025 per cent discount per gallon Chicago Dealer's price. All-American Petroleum Company - $.015 per cent discount. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Wright the bids were referred to Building and Grounds.and Finance. Committees. PAINTING WAREHOUSE BIDS. One bid from Anthoney Lopez, Des plaines, was received for painting warehouse building $4,200.0O. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by•Bell the bid was referred to Building and Grounds Committee. WAREHOUSE FENCE. The following bids were received for fence at warehouse: Chain Link Fence Corp.,Morton Grove Sears Roebuck, Des Plaines Cowger Fence, Niles Cyclone Fence, Chicago Semmering Fence, Niles Midwest Fende, Chicago $ 4.70 per foot 4.15 per foot 3,90 per foot 4.14 per foot 3.51 per foot 3.44 per foot On motion by Alderman -Prickett and second by Rateike the bids were referred to the Building and Grounds and Finance Committees. Alderman Massman arrived at this time.