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04/04/1960-8- 3/21/60 A petition from people in the 1300 Block of Perry St. request parking re- striction being lifted was referred to the Street Committee. Parking at Thacker and Third at barbershop was referred to the Street Committee. &t Alderman Neff's request the mayor referred to the Code Committee, City Attorney and Police Commission to consider who should intervene, regarding persons involved in crimes. Chief of Police to check on out of town parkers at Prairie Ave. parking lot. Petition from people regarding traffic at Harding and Lee Streets referred to the Street Committee. City Attorney to draft ordinance making Library Committee official. A letter regarding special city, flag was referred to the Public,Buildings Committee. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR HEALTH BOARD QUARTERLY REPORT: .The motion was made by Alderman Massman.and.seconded. by.Jackson.to.adopt.the resolution. On motion made by Alderman Neff an seconded by Prickett the Council approved to amend the resolution. ADJOURNMENTS The motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Massman to adjourn., .The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto.W..J Henrich City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, APRIL 4, 1960 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Masgman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett and Tistle responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded,by Bell to adopt the minutes. The motion was voted upon by acclamatidn. OPEN GASOLINE BIDS: On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Bell, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. Bids were received from the Texas Company, Marland Oil Company, Pure Oil Company, Ohio Oil Company, Sinclair Refining Company and Phillips Petroleum Company. On motion by Alder- man Figard and seconded by Jackson the bids were referred to the Finance Committee and Superintendent of Public Works. OPEN BIDS ON WATER MAINS: .On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received. J. B. Divito and Company $26080.20 R. J. McNichols Co. 26,872.70 Rosetti Contracting Co.26,910.80 Scully, Hunter and Scully 26,926.42 Lake Forest Sewer & Water Const. Co. 27,904.08 G. Chicorne Contractors 27,905.44 Peter Ciccone X9,037.60 Clyde Wilbur Plumbing Co.736.90 Preston Woodall Co. ' 34,879.42 J. Cavanagh 40,587.96 -2- 4/4/60 On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Massman, the bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees , Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the reports of the Building Commissioner and • the Clerk for March. Engineer Fletcher reported about installing sidewalks on Mt. Prospect Road at Northwest Highway. He contacted the C. & N.W. Railway for sidewalk on their property and was instructed to continue with plans with the railroad. Attorney Dowd reported the Johnnie's Trailer Sales Company had a case in Magistrate Sengstock's Court and has promised to reduce the size of the sign so it will not be taken to Master of Chancery for decision. APPROVE UNE 2 PLEASANT MANOR ESTATES: Alderman Bell reported the following: "Your committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found plat meets all requirements at street and lot layouts. Plan Commission has approved subdivision. 3 lots have less than the min. frontage but more than min. required square foot area. Subdivider had previously agreed to pay the school district $150.00 per lot upon issuance of building permits. We, your Committee on Municipal Mevelopanent therefore recommend approval of .subdivision as shown.. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the plat." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume, the Council approved the report. APPROVE J. EMIL ANDERSON INDUSTRIAL SITE: Alderman Bell reported the property meets all requirements of M-2 Zoning each industrial tenant has been previously approved by the Council in prior reports. Property is zoned M-2.. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume, the Council approved the subdivision and street layout as platted. APPROVE ZONING ORDINANCE ON FRONT. YARDS: Alderman Bell reported the following: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found request is reasonable since it applies only to streets built on both sides by industry. Relaxation would not apply when street in question is a highway. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend ordinance amendment by placed on first reading and approved at the time of second reading." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by B1 e, the Council approved the report. OFFIC IAL CITY FLA- REPORT : Alderman Be -11 made the following report: TThe ' he Committee appreciated Mr. Hensching's and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2992 for the ;suggestion of adopting a city of Des?Plaines official flag. We do feel such an important matter should have the consideration of every citizen in Des Plaines. We therefore suggest this matter ,be referred to Alderman Figard's Centennial Committee with the suggestion they supervise some type of contest; for the design of an official city of Des Plaines Flag; in connection with this summer's 125th celebration. That the design copy, submitted by Mr. Hensching, be returned to him with our expression of of thanks for his civic mindedness in this matter." On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Figard the council concurred in the report. TO CHANGE OFFICIAL PLAN ORDINANCE ON STREET CONSTRUCTION: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee onStreets and Plan Commission has in- vestigated the above and has found that the attached proposed change in the OFFICIAL PLAN ORDINANCE ON STREET CONSTg UCTION represents the needed improve- ment over the present ordinance. We, your Committee, therefore recommend that the City Attorney be requested to prepare the above ordinance and have it before the Aldermen at our April 18, 1960 meeting." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Bell the Council concurred in the report. HOWARD HIGHLANDS AND PLEASANT MANOR PARKING: Alderman Jackson made the follow- • ing report: "Your Committee has investigated the above and has found that lack of a coordinated parking plan in Howard Highlands area has created hazardous conditions on numerous occasions. (Pleasant Manor to be included) We, your Committee therefore recommend that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance including all streets in Howard Highlands.Subdivision and the streets in Pleasant Manor, to provide for parking on one side of the street only - parking on the odd number side of the street during the odd years and parking on the even number side of the street during even years." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle, the Council concurred in_the report. -3- 4/4/60 AWARD SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION TO E. RUSSELL AND SON: Alderman Jackson reported that E. Russell and Son were low bidders at .56 per square foot for repairing sidewalks and recommended they be awarded the bid. The motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Retells to approve the report. The Mayor pint 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. M4 TO INSTALL LAR( IEFT TURN SIGN MINER AND RIVER ROAD: Alderman Jackson reported on Safety Council request, for larger "left -turn" sign at Miner and Des Plaines Avenue, that the present sign is not seen by many motorists, especially those unfamiliar with the area. Therefore, they recommend that the Superintendent of Public Works procure a new "no left turn" sign at least twice as large, and if available, with a reflectorized surface. On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Callaghan, the Council approved the. report. SPEED LIMIT ON HOWARD BETWEEN TER AND WOLF: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic, has investigated the above and has found that vehicles using this section of Howard appear to be travel- ing faster than conditions would warrant. This presents a hazardous condition particularly for the school children. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that the City Engineer, and Superintendent of Public Works be instructed to contact the proper authorities regarding the possibility of a speed check to gather the information needed to set a realistic speed limit." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle, the Council approved the report. TRAFFIC AT IEE AND HARDING PETITION: Alderman Jackson reported that the changes 'proposed by the petitioner are not practical at this tine and recommends that no action be taken at this time. On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Rateike, the•Council concurred in the report. Alderman Jackson called a meeting of Street Committee for April llth at 7:30 P.M. PARKING ON WHITE ST.: At -request of Alderman Tistle, the City Attorney is to draft an ordinance for no parking permanently on the west side of White St. from .0akton to Everett Streets. Approved on motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Massman. TO ADVERTISE B IDS FOR NEW STARTER AT CATER WEIL: On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Figard, bids are to be advertised for a new.starter. AWARD CLEANING CATCH BASINS BID TO;CITY , SANITARY SERVICE: Alderman Moehling made the following report: "Your Committee on Sewer has investigated the above and has found although North Side Sewerage and Drainage of Chicago submitted the lowest bid of $4.00 per drain of the five companies bidding on the project, it developed upon investigation by Mr. Warnecke that this company was not equipped to do a through and complete job for the City of Des Plaines. The owner of this company was unfamiliar with the catch basin cleaning operation required for the city and after becoming aware of the magnitude of thetjob, declined to; accept a contract from the city. "The next two lowest bids of $4.50 per drain were submitted by Atomic Drainage Service of Chicago and City Sanitary Service of Glenview. The latter company was awarded the contract in 1959 and has in the past performed an adequate dnd satis- factory service. If awarded the contract for 1960, the City Sanitary Service agrees to accept postponement of payment for this service until the Fall of 1960 when tax revenues become available to the City of Des Plaines, provided that performance under the contract can be completed at their convenience, in any event prior to the Fall of 1960. "It is therefore recommended by the Sewer Committee that the bid submitted by _ City Sanitary Service of Glenview for $4.50 per drain be accepted and that the_ contract therefore be awarded to this company under the terms stipulated." The motion was made by AlderMoehling and seconded by Tistle to approve the -report. -4- 4/4/60 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. Alderman Moehling called a meeting of the Sewer Committee for April 7th at 7:30 P.M. regarding" industrial sewer.. REQUEST FOR PERMIT FOR SIGN AT 2675 MANNHEIM RD. DENIM: Alderman Blume made the following. report: "Your Committee on Building Control and Inspection has investigated the above and has found application is for a "V" shaped structure for two signs with a total square footage of approximately 1500 square feet. The proposed sign board is to be'placed in ,a commercial zone where there are a number of smaller signa now in existance. The billboard proposed is to be electrically illuminated. We, Your Committee on Building Control and Inspection, therefore recommend that because there are four existing residences directly across the street, which would tend to be affected by the construction of said sign; that there has been no proof offered showing why such a sign is necessary; that because of a municipal ordinance prohibiting the construction of a sign or billboard over 120 square feet, the request for a permit to erect said sign be denied." .On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by.Massman, the Council approved the report. SrIGN REQUEST DEMPSTER AND MT. PROSPECT ROAD: Alderman Blume made a report concerning a sign request at Dempster and Mt.Prospect Road. Alderman Neff requested the sign application be referred to the Judiciary Committee to investigate about signs in a residential area. The motion and second were withdrawn and so referred. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY SEPTIC SYSTEM AT 200 E. TOUHY: Alderman Blume made a report concerning a request for a temporary septic system at 200 E.Touhy. Alderman Tistle requested that this be referred to the Sewer Committee for study. On motion by Alderman 8essman and seconded by Blume,'Mr. Freeman is to be retained regarding purchase of property for parking lots on Oakton Street. He is to be paid by property owner making sale. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON LINDEN STREET FOR PARKING LOT: The motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded.by Wright to purchase the property on Linden, Street for parking lot. 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. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT REAR OF CANTON 'ST. FOR PARKING LOT: The motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Tistle to purchase the property. After discussion on motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tures, the matter was tabled and a meeting called of the Council as'a Committee as a Whole, April 7th, 1960, to investigate where the funds to purchase the property are to come from. On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by Rateike, the Council approved to to reconsider the purchase of LindenStreet property. On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by Tures, the Council approved to defer the purchase of Linden Street property until after the Committee of the Whole meeting. Alderman Tistle and Massman voted "no". REPORT TO PERMIT DIE CASTING BY THE CODE COMMITTEE: Alderman Neff made the following report: "Your Committee on City Code has investigated the above and has found that die casting would not be an objectionable use in an N-2 district provided the consumption of water is properly controlled by re..circulation or re -use of water used in the manufacturing process. We, your Committee on City Code, therefore recommend that the district regulations for. the M-2 General Manufacturing District in the zoning ordinance be amended -5- 4/4/60 to read !Anything in this ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding , none of the following uses shall be permitted in the M-2 District: 15. Die Casting (except where water, used in processing is recirculated or re -used in a manner conforming to other ordinances of the City �f Des Plaines.'" On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by Moehling the Council approved the report'. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Bell to retain Attorney Dowd for the case on property on N.E. corner of Algonquin and Des Plaines Avenue. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE TT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THEFOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK HE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $27,132.23. (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:: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman,Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. N ays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. AWARD BID FOR AUTO TOMS PLAINES MOTOR SALES: The motion was made by Alder- man Prickett and seconded by Tures to.award the bid for the Superintendentls auto 'to les Plaines Motor Sales for $1,865.61. 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, Massmarf, Belly Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ' PAYMENT ON FIRE TRUCK: Alderman Prickett reported that there weld be a six per cent interest charge°for four years if the City did not make full payment at this time. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Callaghan to pay the $41,992.00 for the fire truck and transfer $24,992.00 from the Sales Tax Fund to the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Fund, that fund to reimburse the Sales Tax Fund each year until repaid. The Mayor put the'question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:. Ayes: Alderman Rateike,Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, i igard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman,Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ANNEXATION ORDINANCE NERKIE-KORF GEAR CO.: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Prickett to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following r$sults: dyes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright,•Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard,,Prickett, Tistle, ' Massman, Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried. ADOPT REZONING ORDINANCE MERKIE-KOEF GEAR COMPANY: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance, rezoning to M-2. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Tistle 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 and, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE ON DIE CASTING: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. At request of Alderman Neff, the City Attorney is to redraft - this ordinance on a change approved by the Code Committee. ADOPT FRONT YARD ORDINANCE: TheClerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to adopt the ordinance. After a discussion between Alderman Neff and Attorney Dowd, if the Zoning Board should hold a hearing before the ordinance is adopted in which the Attorney ruled they did not need to hold a hearing. --6— 4/4/60 The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tright, Tures, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman,Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: Neff and Moehling. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 4 ADOPT ORDINANCE ANNUAL FEE FOR SIGNS: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by AldermanRateike and seconded by Blume to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Myes: AldermanRateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle Massman,Bell, Jacks* and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. KUNTZE'S MARYNOLL SUB -PLAT: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Plan Commission. ADOPT NEW BUILDING CODE: The Clerk read for the second reading the ordinance to adopt the "Suburban Building Regulations for Residences." The, motion was made by Alderman Blume and seconded by Massman 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, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, and Callaghan. Nays: Neff and Moehling. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE OF CORRECTION OF LEGAL ANNEXATION: The Clerk read for the first reading an -ordinance to correct the described reale state of Illinois Tool property which was annexed March 21st, 1960. On motion by Alderman Massman and seconded by Prickett, the Council approved, to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Massman 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, Flauter, Figard,Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays:: Alderman Neff and Moehling. The Mayor declared the motion carried. DO -ALL SIGN: The Clerk received an application for sign. Alderman Blume informed the Council he knew about this sign and on motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Massman, the application for permit was granted. PET PT ION ABOUT ALLEY WEST OF STRATFORD ROAD: The above petition was referred to the Street Committee. ADOPT ORDINANCE PIN -BAIL MACHINES: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Jackson to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Prickett to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following resultd:Ayatlderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: None.. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE ELIMINATING PIN -BALL MACHINES: The clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Massman, the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Rateike 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 and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST READING ZONING ORDINANCE 1319 PRAIRIE : The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING LIBRARY COMMITTEE ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the ordinance creating the Library Committee. -7- 4/4/60 7,0NING VARIATION APPLICATION GRACELAND AVE: The Clerk had a zoning variation on Graceland.at.Harding. to. change. from. 2800. square feet to 1400 square feet. On motion by Alderman.Blume and seconded by Bell, the application was referred to the Zoning Board to call a hearing sitting as a commission. ZONING VARIATION APPLICATION 711 N. WOLF ROAD: The Clerk had a Zoning Variation application for.711.N..Wolf.Road from. C-2 to 250; foot requirement for a:gas service station. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Figard, the application was referred to the Zoning Board sitting as a commission to call a hearing. PRASSAS LETTER: The above letter requesting liquor license was referred to the License. Committee. SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER:.. PEARSON AND PRAIRIE AVE. TRAFFIC: The above letter was referredto. the. Traffic Commission. SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER ABOUT PARK PLACE PARKING LOST: The above letter was re- ferred to.the.Traffic Commission . ATTORNEY DOWD'S LETTER ON HIGGINS WATER CO. Attorney Dowd read the following letter: '"I wish.to.advise .that .the.firmioChapman hnd Cutler has written its 1gga1 opinion to the effect that our appropriation ordinance for the year 1960 conforms to the provisions contained in the agreement between the City of Des Plaines and the Higgins Water Company. "This opinion was deposited in Escrow at the Chicago Title and Trust Company and we then obtained from Escrow the quitclaim deed for Lots 10 and 11 in Block 3 in Town Improvement Corporation's Des Plaines Countryside, and also the deed for Lot 1 in said Countryside subdivision. • "At the same time, we received from Escrow the executed. bill of sale concern- ing all of the•easements, structures, elevated storage tanks, pumps, and pumping equipment, purification equipment, distribution mains and appurtenances thereto, pipes, valves, etc., which docuient thereby conveys title from the Higgins Water Company to the City of Des Plaines. "I shall deposit these documents with the City Clerk." /s/ James J. :Dowd The letter was ordered placed on file. METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT LETTER ON CIEAN STREAMS: The above letter regarding "no dumping" signs was.referred to Superintendent Warnicke. COOK COUNTY REZONING: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Massman, the .Council.considered to retain Attorney Dowd if the Northwest Suburban Towns would file objections to the new County Zoning. At Alderman Massmants request, installation of sidewalks on Oakton Street was referred to the Board of Local Improvements. Superintendent Warnicke was instructed to check if the Higgins Water Company Well could be operated in case of a break down of City Weil. WEBSTER LANE LOAD LIMIT: Load Limit on Webster Lane south of Algonquin Road was referred to the.Street Committee. A public meeting is to be held April 13th at 8:00 P.M. regarding increase .of liquor license. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Prickett to adjourn.. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W. enrich, City Clerk adys.Bu hholz, Dep. Ci Clerk