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12/21/1959MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE'COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, DEC. 21, 1959 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, who presided with Alderman Flauter, Figard, Massman, Bell, Callaghan, Rateike Tures, Wright, Neff and Moehling responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The --motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Tures to adopt the minutes of December 7, 1959. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report of the City Treasurer for November. ALDERMAN BELL reported there will be a meeting December 28th regarding Bellaire Annexation. He requested the City Attorney and Attorney Levander be present. Alderman Bell reported the following regarding driveway permit for southwest corner Wolf and Central Roads. "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found - while the four, recommended driveways seem to be in line with the use (gas station) -two of the driveways are in excess of 35 feet when measured on a line'pardilel-to the center line of the road. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that a permit be used for the construction of four driveways none of which shall exceed 35 feet when measured on a line parallel to the center line of the street touched by the driveways. Driveways to be located as indicated on the attached plat." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman the Council concurred in the report. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Bell the Council approved to advertise for bids to rehabilitate Cater Well. Bids to be returned January 4, 1960. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Rateike, the Council approved to advertise for bids for lime. Bids to be returned January 18, 1960. Alderman Moehling made the following report regarding Gypsum Company Storm Sewer into Weller Creek. "Your Committee on Sewer has investigated the, above and has found:The proposed construction of a concrete headwall structure for an 18" storm sewer pipe on Weller Creek near the City of Des Plaines by United States Gypsum Company is intended solely fpr the pur- pose of carrying off surfacd accumulation of storm water on the parking lots, buildings, etc. of U.S. Gypsum Co. Derived from these sources, therefore, the water entering Weller Creek would carry no sewage or decomposable matter that would lead to contamination of Weller Creek. Indeed, water from these sources would increase the flow of water in Weller Creek, add badly needed oxygen to the contaminated water that already flows in Weller Creek as a consequence of upstream sewage contamination and in short, would provide a welcome source of desirable influent into the Creek. We, your Committee on Sewer, therefore recommend that the City Council of Des Plaines take no action in opposition to the proposed construction by U.S. Gypsum Co." On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Neff, the Council concurred in the report. Alderman Moehling made the following report: "A: letter from Mr. Victor G. Morris residing at 2645 Craig Drive, Des Plaines, requesting action by the City of Des Plaines to correct or alleviate a condition described in a letter to the City Council as standing sewage water in the basement and crawl space of com- plainant's house, further inhabited by reptiles, vermin and suspected disease producing bacteria. Your Committee on Sewer has investigated the above and has found that an investigation by City Engineer, Mr. Ed Fletcher, has shown that a subsurface system of drainage tile which previously provided drainage for the area has been damaged and made ineffective by construction of the toll road, approximately 300 feet to the East of the subject area. That, as a result, surface water stands in ,stagnant pools on the property between the end of complainant's lot and the toll road, indicating a generally high water -2— 12/21/59 table for the entire area, particularly during rainy periods. Thus, the basement and crawl space of the subject property is below the existing water table and much of the standing water in complainant's home is believed to be seepage, a condition which is worsened by the generally low grade level established by the builder of these homes (Pleasant Manor Estates) and the lack of fill around the home, as well as water originating from downspouts emptying roof drainage near the foundation. The builder has periodically provided pumping facilities.to remove the standing water from complainant's basement and crawl space, but does not choose to continue this service. "We, your Committee on Sewer, therefore recommend: 1- That the complainant, or through him, the builder should install a combination sump and overhead sewer in order to provide immediate relief of the situation. Since -the seepage condition is not the result of factors for which the City of Des Plaines is at fault, the cost of such installation should be. borne by the complainant, or more logically, by the builder. 2 That the area between complainant's lot and the toll road which contains stagnant pools be drained either by digging a ditch from this area to the drainage channel running alongside the toll road, or by installing a drainage tile from the area of stggnant water to a spur of the Touhy Avenue storm sewer connecting there— with by a tile 300 feet in length. lathe opinion of Mr. Ed Fletcher and Mr. Joe Schwab, the installation of the drainage tile would be the preferred and recommended procedure. This Committeetherefore recommends that these recommendations be adopted and that not more than $1,200.00 be approved to pay for installation of a 12 inch sewer tile from the area ofstagnant water to the Touhy Avenue storm sewer spur. Your Camnnittee on Sewer moves adoption of this report." The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Neff to approve the report. 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, Massman, Bell, and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Blume made the following report on Johnny's Trailer. Sales sign: '"Your Committee on Building Control and Inspection has investigated the above and has found that there are no extenuating circumstances and that two other. such businesses now exist in the same area with signs that comply with the ordinances. We, your Committee on Building Control and Inspection there. fore recommend that if the sign is not rOduced, to less than 120 square feet in size and moved so as to be inside the lot lines, legal action be started by the City of Des Plaines to force the Trailer Sales Company to comply.++ On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Massman, the Council concurred in the report. Alderman Blume made the following report on Triangle Sign Company sign on Mannheim and Higgins Road: "Your Committee on Building Control and Inspection has investigated the above and has found after conference with attorney re— presenting Triangle Signs, who pleaded ignorance on the extension of the City limits to Higgins Road end after reviewing the sign and its location, and there— fore recommend that t sign had been erected without a permit and its size is approximately 220 gat that a permit be granted." The motion was made by Alderman Blume and seconded by Massman to concur in the report. The Mayor declared the motion lost on a voice vote. On motion by Alderman Massman and seconded by Tures, the Council approved to ad— vertise bids for salt. Bids to be returned January 18, 1960. APPROVAL OF BILLS:. Alderman Bell presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IES PLAIDS THAT THE FOLLOWING BILIS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: TOTAL — $53,670.02. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with the City Clerk). The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Callaghan to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll with the following results:.Ayes:, Alderman Rateike, Blume, fright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Massman, Bell, Callaghan. Nays: None. 12/21/59 The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT REZONING ORDINANCE LOT 8 IN CRAIG MANOR SUB. TO COMMERCIAL. The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance • The motion wasmade by Alderman,Bell and seconded by Figard to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and., the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes, Rateike,Blume., Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Massman, Bell, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING.GASOLINE SERVICE STATION ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motionwasmade by Alderman Neff and seconded by Moehling to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Vis: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Massman, Bell, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANANCE AMENDING RESIDENTIAL ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for the second reading the above. ordinance... Themotionwasmade by Alderman Neff and seconded by Massman to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roil with the following results. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ZONING VARIATION APPLICATION FOR POST OFFICE PARKING LOT. The Clerk presented the above application. On.motion by Alderman Figard andseconded by Massman, the application was referred to the Zoning Board,sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. Alderman Prickett appeared at this time. LETTER FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62. The Clerk read the above letter and the Mayor referred same.to.the.Street Committee... OAKTON STREET BUSINESSMEN'S TETTER ON STREET LIGHTING. The Clerk read the above letter.regarding.nev.lights,.for.Oakton Street., The.letter was referred to the Board of Local Improvements. OAKTON STREET BUSINESSMEN'S TETTER ON PARKING LOTS. The Clerk read the above letter and the Mayor referred sameto the Parking Meter Camunittee. TETTER FROM A. MOETJER ALLEY BACK OF 1261 BROWN ST. The Clerk read the above letter and the Mayor referred same to the Street Committee and City Engineer Fletcher. REZONING APPLICATION - GOLF RD. EAST OF HOSPITAL. The Clerk presented the __ above application. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard, the application was referred to the Zoning Board sitting as a commission to call a hearing. PLAT OF CRAIG MANOR UNIT TWO. The Clerk submitted the above plat. The Mayor referred the plat to the Plan Commission. Letter from Postmaster Wesley that 12 Government vehicles are desibnated units of Civil Defense was referred to Alderman Figard and Director Kinser. On motion by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Tures, that the Attorney allow - to January 15, 1960 for Decks, Inc. to removii building material on Broadway was approved by Council. At Alderman Neffts request, Chief Kennicott is to contact contractor to remove material from property east side of Warrington and south of Ashland and report back next meeting. The Clerk reported of death of Former Alderman John Lemke, who was Alderman from 1935 to..1945. 12/21/59 -4-- The Mayor, wished all the Council a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Callaghan to adjourn. The motion,was voted upon by acclamation. • Ot •'. "..J. :enrich City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CF THE.CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HEIR IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, JANUARY 4, 1960 at_ 8:00 P.M. ' CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order- by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman:Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, and Figard responding:to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett andiseonded by Blume to approve.the minutes of December 19, 1959._..The motion was vot.d upon and approved by acclamation. OFFICIAL IEPORTS:" The Clerk submitted the reports of the City Clerk, Building Commissioner and Health Officer for December. Chief Kennicott reported the contractor for building on Warrington Road was notified to remove material from lot. one There being only bid for rehabilitating Cater Well, the motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Figard to return the bid'and readvertiss for- bids for the January 18th meeting. BIDS ON PRINTING ZONING COWS: On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by Tistie, .the Council instructed the Clerk to open the above bids. There= were six bids received. On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by Moehling, the.:bids were opened and referred to the City Code and Finance Committee and City Attorney. REZONING APPROVED NORTHWEST'CORNER GOLF AND MT. PROSPECT ROADS: Alderman Bell made the following report."Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the. above and has found. residential zoning is unrealistic on the corner of two thorfares such as Golf and Mt. Prospect Road. Revision• of existing C-2 ordinance gives protection'to our 'proximity ordinance' and therefore no gas station could be placed on this corner. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend Commercial Zoning C-2 be approved for this area."" On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by. Prickett, the Council approved the report. ANNEXATION FAIRE AREA:, Alderman Bell made the following report. 'Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found no practical means can be devised to place money in escrow, to assure improvements being installed after annexation. Size of area is one mile long and between 1/4 to 3/8 miles in width, being only about 2/5ths developed and problems would therefore be much less than in similar previous annexations . Annexation of this area would allow city to control future development to meet existing standards. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore feel the people of this area are sincere in their efforts to improve this area. Any escrow agreement would only work a hardship on those who are sincere and would not be binding on the others. We, therefore feel the advantage of super- vising the future development of this area out weighs the possible problems