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06/01/1959-5- 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. 6/1/59 TRACTOR BIDS. The following Bids were D.D.Kennedy,Inc. Hillside,, Illinois P & W Farm Machinery Co., Des Plaines Reiland & Bree, Inc., Northbrook John F.Garlisch & Sons,.,Elk Grove It u n n It Beer Motors, Des Plaines tt n It II n n " tt n n n tt On motion by Alderman Blume and second Streets and Finance Committees. —2— received for t±,ctor: Mower :TractorTrade-in --- 5,317.0 •- 495.00 4,250.00 1,150.00 450.00 4,169.98 669.98 Number 1 3,280.00 Plus Number 2 2,822.00 Plus Number 1 600.00 4,016.00 1,116.00 Number 2 600.00 4,028.65 1,028.65 Number 3 ,600.00 4,078.25 1,128.25 Number 4 600.00 4,233.90 1,133.90 by Massman the bids were referred to 12 INCH WATER MAIN BIDS. The .following bids were received: Joe B.Divito & Company, Des Plaines Rossetti Contracting Company, Chicago A. Scully & Sons, Chicago $ 15,340.00 16,295.00 16,570.00 The bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees and City Engineer on motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tures. WHITE STREET PAVING BIDS. The following bids were received: Arrow Construction Company, Forest Park C.Lenz & Sons, Cicerb Allied Asphalt, Hillside Frenzel Bros., Chicago $27,011.50 28,084.00 28,301.25 28,607.50 On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Prickett the bids were referred to the Street and finance -Committees and City Engineer. The Mayor declared a recess to study the bids. After reconvdning Alderman Prickett reported the Arrow Construction Company was low bidder and the recommendation was to award the bid to that company. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to award the bid to Arrow Construction Company and return other bidders checks. The mayor put the question and the City. Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Prickett to award the bid on water main to the Joe DivitoCompany low bidder and return other bidders checks. The Mayor put.the question and the Clerk called the roll with t he following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Commissioner and Clerk for May. Engineer Fletcher made a verbal report regarding the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company will demolish old pump house Normal Well and progress report on traffic lights at 'Seegers, Wolf and Golf Roads. Attorney Dowd reported of a rehearing on Tank Farm Zoning to beheld June 2nd in Mt. Prospect. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Neff the Attorney is to file objection reiterating the Councils objection to the zoning. Attorney asked to, have several Aldermen to appear and requested to have Mr. Wessell a real estate man to appear as witness. The motion was made by;Alderman Neff and seconded by Callaghan to have Mr. Chamales as witness. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk.called,the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Moehling, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Flauter, Figard and Prickett. The Mayor voted "Ayer' and declared the motion carried. If Mr. Chamales can not appear the Attorney is to get N. Wessell. ALLEY VACATION AND DEDICATION NORTHWEST CORNER TOUHY AND RIVER ROAD. Alderman Bell reported on the above that this is a relocation of an existing alley. Area being dedicated is approximately same size as area being vacated. Present smbdivision gives odd sized lots of no use to owner without this change as a result of Toll Road cloverleaf. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Prickett the Council concurred in the report and the attorney instructed to draft an ordinance, -3-_ 6/1/59 APPROVE BLUETT'S SUBDIVISION PLAT. Alderman Bell reported Bl'uett's Subdivision is not within City Limits but is within 1- miles. Subdivider is making sizable contribution to Park District, acceptable, to Park District. Plat has been approved by Mt. Prospect Council in who's school district the property lies. The Committee recommends approval of subdivision as shown, Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Prickett the Council concurred in the recommendation. Alderman Neff Voted "No". TWO ALLEY VACATIONS FAST OF NORTHSIDE PARKING LOT. Alderman Bell made a progress report on the above and requested the employment of an appraiser for the property involved. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and second by Rateike to employ an appraiser. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures; Neff, Moehling, Flauter,Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ALLEY VACATION BETWEEN CORA AND WHITE STREETS SOUTH°OF OAKTON STREET. Alderman Bell reported attached petition represents all the property owners. abutting said alley. Alley has never been improved. The Committee recommends vacation of alley as requested and Attorney draft ordinance. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Prickett the Council approved the recommendations. Alderman Neff voted "No". SPECIAL MUTUAL BOUNDARIES COMMITTEE. The Mayor appointed the Municipal Development Committee, John Geiger and Mayor as the above Committee. Alderman Rateike reported about delaying remodeling old Library building, Alderman Rateike reported he received a letter from Bouton Foster Company about their lease. The Mayor referred the same to Building and Grounds Committee. Alderman Callaghan reported there will be a public hearing meeting on June 10th at 8:00 P.M. regarding request to increase taxi -cab rates. Alderman Callaghan to notify cab companies. DO ALL DRIVEWAY. Alderman Jackson made the following report: At a meeting of the city engineer, this committee, Attorney Sanderson and Mr.Piggott (both of Do -A11) it was determined that Do -All would dedicate that portion of Laurel Avenue which it owns to the City of Des Flaines. The street will be dedicated in it present condition and the city will commence maintenance as of the dedication date. In addition, representatives of Do -All agreed to put aside the amount necessary to blacktop their half of Laurel Avenue at such time as the city blacktops their portion. If the money put aside is not used within two years from the date it is put in, it will revert back to Do -All. $18,800 is the amount agreed upon by Do -All. /s/R.Jackson,Ch. /s/R.Bell /s/G.Iassman On motion by Alderman Jackson and second by Rateike the Council approved the report. PARKING ON LAUREL AVENUE. Alderman Jackson made the following report: That Laurel adjoining the Do -All property is approximately 8 feet wider than the rest of Laurel Avenue. The street was widened by the Do All Company using their own property for the extra width. The houses on Laurel do not front on Laurel :Avenue. We,your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: That the city attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance allowing parking on the west side of Laurel Avenue.regard.ess of whether it is an odd or even year. This ordinance should become effective as of the dedication of the west half of Laurel Avenue from Harding north to Willow only. /s/ R.J.Jackson, Ch. /s/ R.A. Bell - /s/ George Maasman On motion by Alderman Jackson and second by Rateike the Council approved the report and Attorney to draft ordinance. SCHOOL DISTRICT # 62 REQUEST TO COMPLETE BIRCH STREET. Alderman Jackson made the following report: That Birch Street is only dedicated as a 33 foot°strip for a distance of about 828 feet on the northerly end. At the southerly end there is a 20 foot easement for a road which from the records appears to be a private road. At the committee meeting, which was attended by K.G.Meyer representing District #62, this committee, City Engineer, Fletcher and an attorney representing the home owners along Birch Street, it was determined that it was the home owners dea=ire for the city to purchase the easement from them. and then pave it. 6/1/59 Jackson report continued: We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: That no action be taken at this time by the city council and that tie school board consider the use of Maple for entrance and egress unless the property owners on the proposed Birch Street change their mind regarding city payment for the easement. /s/ R.J.Jackson, Ch. /s/ R.A.Bell /s/ George Massman On motion by Alderman Jackson'and second by Bell the Council approved the report. PARKING PROB1EM AT WEST SCHOOL. Alderman Jackson made the following report: That parking as it exists bordering Nest School constitutes a driving and pedestrian hazard particularly at the three times of day when the youngsters leave the class- rooms. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: That the school be given permission to barricade Rose Ave. from First Street -to Second from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and that: 1. The school patrol will be responsible for placing and removing barricades, 2. Signs be erected on both sides of Second from Thacker to Prairie and on Rose Street from First to Second. These signs shall read "15 minute parking between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00 on school days. These signs be installed prior to the opening of school in the fall. The above provisions are to be in force for a period of 90 days, after which the matter should be referred for final decision.. /s/ R.J.Jackson, Ch /s/R.A.Bell /s/G.Massman The motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Bell to adopt the report. After discusbion the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: :Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Noehling, Flouter,. Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: Alderman Wright, Figard and Prickett. The Mayor declared the motion carried. WIII.F ROAD BELT LINE CROSSING. Alderman Jackson made the following report: Ferdinand Arndt, Secretary of the Des Plaines Park District, brought to the committee's attention that on every morning for the past month he has noticed .cars and youngsters crossing the CNW Freight Line crossing =Wolf Road when the lights were flashing. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: That the railroad and the state should be contacted regarding their feelings on installation of gates and what portion of the expense they would be willing to bear. /s/ R. J. Jackson Ch. /c/ R.A.Bell /s/ George Massman On motion by Alderman Jackson and second by Tures the Council concurred in the report and Engineer Fletcher to contact the railroad company. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Prickett 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 CIERK . BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $13,463.83. (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 Tures to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, • Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. HIGGINS WATER COMPANY AGEMENT. Attorney Dowd had prepared an agreement for property owners to waive the $150.00 fee and copies were placed before the Aldermen. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett end seconded by Blume to approve the agreement. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll, with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan.. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 6/1/59 5- PURCHASE -OF HIGGINS WATER COMPANY.. -The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by`Massman that the'Council have authority to purchase the Higgins WaterCc:npany,not to exceed $200,000:00. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called -the roil with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Bltide,.Wright; Tures;'Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan. 'Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PLAT` OF GOLF `ROAD- INVESTMENTS COMPANY. The above plat was referred to the Municipal Degplopment Committee. HOWARD STREET -CROSSING BELT LINE. The Clerk read'the Letter from Supt. Alsop of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, Company, that it would not justify the expenditure for flasher signals at the above crossing. They would not object if the"City:paid for.installing the signals. The Mayor referred the letter to Attorney Dowd to contact the Illinois Commerce Commission. The.Clerk also read a letter froom. the Chicago and -Northwestern Railroad Company that they will investigate regarding oiling the tracks. REZONING FOR CARPENTERtS UNION HALL PARKING IOT..The Clerk read the reconmienda- tion.of the Zoning Board to rezone to Commercial, Lots 44, 45 and 46, Lot 2:in Diefendorfs,Addition for a parking lot. The motion was made by Alderman -Tures and seconded by Massman to -concur in the recommendation. After discussion,` the -motion and. second were withdrawn-and'a motion by Alderman Tures and second- ed by 'Massman, was made to -request the Zoning Board to -reconsider and grant a Commercial Variation for parking lot, which was approved by the Council.: ADOPT` DOG ORDINANCE AMENDMENT.' The Clerkmad for the second reading, the above ordinance regarding dogs on school property. The motion was made by Alder- man Prickett and seconded by Tistle to adopt the ordi nce. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk -called -the roll with the following results: Ayes: Reteike, Blume; -Wright, Tures,-Neff; Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett; Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays; None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON LICENSE, INSPECTION AND HEALTH.: Th;e Clerk read - for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Tures to adopt the ordinance.' The Nfayor put -the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures; Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle; Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE FOR PARKING - BROWN AND PERRY STREETS. The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman:Rateike and seconded by Blume to adopt the ordinance.' The Mayor put the question and. the Clerk called the.roll with the following results:. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright; Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter,:Figard, Prickett,"Tistle,.. `. Massman, Bell, Jackson,. Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ARTHUR F. HINZ GRADUATION - F.B.I. NATIONAL ACADEMY.' The Clerk -received a card of invitation for Council to attend the above at Washington D.C. The Clerk reported he received a copy of letter from W. J. Mortimer, Supt. of Cook County Highw re which was addressed to Rock Road Construction Codpany notifying that Company to deduct frbmn their program Thacker Street frons Lee Street to River Road because the City of Des Plaines"would improve with funds from the Motor Fuel Tax next year. The letter was referred to Engineer Fletcher. SAFETY COUNCIL OTTERS. The Council received a letter from the Safety Council with copies of letters from Alderman Neff ane Mr. H.F Hdielter regarding ' parking at Ise and Walnut; also traffic.on Forest Avenue. The Mayor referred same to Street Committee. 6/1/59 -6- E. RUSSELL BID FOR OLD TRUCK.The Council received a bid of $50.00 for old International Truck of Garbage Department. The Mayor referred same to the Garbage Committee. The Clerk informed the Council he received a resolution from the Illinois Commerce'Commission regarding the Soo Line changing signals at Golf Road Crossing. The Mayor ordered same placed on file. At Alderman'ilistle&s request, the Mayor referred to the License and Inspection Committee about inflamable liquids over and underground inspection. ADJOURNMENT: The -motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tunes to adjourn to'Monday, June 8, 1959 at 8:00 P.M. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W. J. enrich City Cler MINUTES OF TETE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, IES PLAINES ILLINOIS HEIR IN COUNCIL ROOM. CITY HALL, JUNE 8. 1959 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER.. The meeting. was called to order by Mayor Herbert- 11.'Behrel, the City Clerk being absent, the Deputy 'Clerk called the roll With the -follow- ing results: !Alderman Rateike, Blume,'Wright, Moehling,-Flauter, Prickett, Figard Tistle, Massman and Bell, Alderman Tures,. Neff, Jackson, Callaghan being pcbsent.' Alderman ' Be ll made ' the following report on aiuiexati'on of the Golf Investment Corporation Subdivision: Your Conmittee-on Municipal'DeveloPnent has -in- vestigated and found: Area is' being annexed- as single-family residential - area is planned for residential on City Plan_Subdivisiori pl'at-is'now before Plan Conmission,s We, -your Cannittee on`Mhhicipal"Development, therefore recommend; Annexation of property as shown on plat. Alderman.'Bell read the following letter from -Plan Cominissioii 'At our regular meeting on April 27, 1959, your P1an-Cominission had considered the question of annexation of the subject property consisting of 123 acres- ocated'between t1Kuntze's High'Bidge Knolls Subdivision" and Golf Road- as- presented byy the - subject company. This property is presently contiguous to Des'Plaines oh -the south and on the east.. Your Plan Commission has considered all the various factors involving annexations was done in the case of Kuntze's High Ridge Knolls Subdivision.' We are presently Working With the subdivider in laying' out a pattern of streets, i sidential -lots, park and school sites. -Ware in contact with the Mt. Prospect Park Board and -the -Elk Grove`School District -- in regard to their future needs in this area. Your -Plan Commission recommends that: this area be annexed to the City of Des Plaines.. Final -agreements as to park and schools, etc. can be finalizeditthe time -the plats of this sub division are'actually submitted for'approval. We understand that certain con- ditions of zoning are - also involved in this matter ` and -we wi11 be prepared to appear at the zoning hearing to make known our views -at -that -time.:' On motion by'Alderman Bell -and -seconded -by -Prickett, the Council concurred in above report: 'Mary Neff arrived at this time. ANNEX GOLF -INVESTMENT CORPORATION SUBDIVISION: " On' a motion 'by"Aiderman Bell and seconded by Massman•to a dopt annexation ofa bove subdivision, the Mayor put the question and the Deputy.Clerk.called the roll with the following results: Ayest Alderman Rateike, Bluiae,- Wright, Neff,.Moehling,-Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman and Bell. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried.