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04/03/1961-7- - 3/00/61 with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Jackson , Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION NORTH SIDE OF HOWARD STREET EAST OF WEST MAINE HIGH SCHOOL: The Clerk presented the above petition. The Mayor referred same to the Municipal Development Committee and the Plan Commission. ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF EAGLE BUS LINES: The buses will run to the race tracks. The Clerk informed the Council he had contacted the owner of the United Motor Coadh and that they had no objections to this application. COUNTY CODE AND ORDINANCE REVISION COMMITTEE: The Clerk read a notice from the above about a meeting. March 23rd at 10:30 A.M., County Commissioners Board Room on proposed Subdivision Manual.. Building Commissioner Heideman is to attend the meeting. A letter from the White House, Washington, regarding accelerating essential building and expenditure programs was ordered placed on file. DES PLAINES JUNIOR CHAMBER'OF COMMERCE. CIRCUS: Letter from the above re- garding circus ± to be held at Wolf and Golf roads, was referred to the License and Inspection Committee. Letter from Northwest Highway and Mt. Prospect Road Shopping Center regarding carnival was referred to the License and Inspection Committee. Letter 'from Nuclear -Chicago Corp. for gates at Howard Street was referred to Attorney Dowd. At Alderman Tistle's request, the Mayor referred to the License and Inspection Committee, the matter of extending bus service to the Orchard Place Area. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. / Otto W. a. Henrich, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,. HEID IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, APRIL 3, 1961 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with Alderman Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Rateike, Tures, Wright, Neff and Moehling responding to roll call. OPEN BIDS ELECTRICAL WORK WELL NO. 6: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Rateike, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. Johnson Electric Co. $11,190.00 .Scott Electric Co. 11,470.00 Benge Electric Co. 11,960.00 On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Bell, the bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees, City Engineer and Superintendent of ]Public Works. OPEN BIDS SEWER CONNECTION LEE AND HOWARD: On motion by Alderman Tistle and z • seconded by Jackson, the Clerk was instructed Joe B. Divito Co. Des Plaines D. L. Amici Co., Melrose Park Rossetti Constr. Co., Chicago 4/3/61 to open the above bids. $1,763.00 1,886.50 1,891.50 On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Massman, the bids were to the Sewer and Finance Committees, City Engineer. referred OPEN BIDS FOR PUMP HOUSE WELL NO. 6: On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Rateike the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. N. and N. Cement Contractors, Wheeling Esser Construction Co.,Des Plaines McKay and Nealis, Des Plaines George Knight Constr. Co. $7,000.00 7,400.00 7,530.00 7,850.00 On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Tistle, the bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees, City Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 1961: On motion. by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Massman, the Council approved the above minutes. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The City. Clerk submitted the reports of the Comptroller, and Building Commissioner for March. Chief Kolzereported that a f ire truck was not in service and needed reirs:which would cost over $500.00. On questioning, he reported perhaps it would cost $800.00 or $900.00. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Tistle to allow the ex- penditure. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Moehling to have the ceiling price of $1,000.00. On acclamation vote, the motion was lost. The, Mayor put the question on the previous motion and by acclamation vote'the expense was approved. Engineer Fletcher reported the State had approved the extension of Brown Street to Alles Street and bids should,be advertised for the paving. On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Rateike, the bids should be ad- vertised and returned May 1st. Engineer Fletcher reported regarding a retention basin in Capitol Hills Subdivision. The Mayor ,referred same to the Municipal Development Committee and the Sewer Committee. Attorney Dowd reported attending the County Zoning Meeting March 29th re- garding Lots 2 and 3 in William Lagerhausen's Subdivision and said he had prepared a resolution to be sent to four County Departments. The motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Tistle to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alddrman Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. N ays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Attorney, Dowd reported that the City of Des Plaines was released from the case for damages involving the Illinois Toll Highway Commission for injury of John H. Stephens, Jr. Attorney Dowd reported that the. Court ruled in favor of -the owner of Lot 28, Block 2, Baker's Addition to Riverview Subdivision regarding variation to construct a building. Alderman Tistle inquired about the two buildings on Circle Avenue. Weideman reported one building is in need of repair as it originally had been. The Mayor instructed the City to board up the windows and if no work is done soon the Attorney will proceed with the suit to demolish the building. 01 -3- 4/3/61 Alderman Bell inquired about service station at Touhy and River Road with wrecked autos. The police are to check the cars to see how long they are to remain at the station. CHICAGO AVENUE PROPERTY: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found the matter of the property on Chicago Avenue has been before this Committee three times in the last four years. Each time we have felt that while ex- isting property owners are infringing on the alley right-of-way, these alleys would not provide proper egress and ingress to the property even if they were not partially blocked. Plan Commission has written a letter to the petitioner which is a part of this report. We, your Committee on Municipal Development therefore recommend that while we realize the petitioner cannot be denied use of his land, the burden of providing proper ingress and egress must lie with him and not the city. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable plan the petitioner may offer but can suggest no solution at the present time. We recommend, therefore, that the council concur in the plan commission report and the letters be placed on file." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Rateike, the Council concurred in the report. APPROVE DEVONSHIRE-IN-DES'PLAINES. SUBDIVISION UNIT # 2: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found this property consists of a sub- division of part of the property annexed for Miller -Deutsch at a previous meeting. The petitioner has agreed to construct sidewalks on Mt. Prospect and Oakton Streets where double frontage lots place the rear of homes on those -streets. Petitioner had previously donated both land and money to the school District in his letter of February 1, 1961. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, thereforerecommend since the Plan Commission has approved this plat, the Council approve the plat as shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the plat upon receipt of proper bonds.",; On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Tistle the Council concurred in the report. APPROVE HEPP'NFRtS SUBDIVISION: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee.on Municipal Development, has investigated the above and has found property presently consists of lot 130 feet X 125 feet wide, ex- tending into the middle of Fifth Avenue. Petitioner wishes to subdivide into two lots 130 feet X 55 feet dedicating 15 feet on the west side of Fifth Avenue for sidewalk and parkway purposes. flan Commission has approved this arrangement and recommended a variation at our 65 foot re- quirement for corner lots in -order to obtain the 15 feet for sidewalks. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend petitioner be instructed plat be referred to the Zoning Board for a variation. A copy of the Plan Commissionts report to accompany this request to fully inform them of the existing. situation." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman, the Council concurred in the report. DEDICATE PORTION OF NUCLEAR DRIVE: Alderman Bell reported on dedication to extend Nuclear Drive 214.5 feet and made the motion which was seconded by Alderman Massman to approve the dedication and Attorney to draft an ordinance. The Council approved the report on acclamation vote. APPROVE HOWARD -SUPERIOR SUBDIVISION: On motion by Alderman B ell and seconded by Massman the Council approved the plat, the Mayor and Clerk to sign the plat upon receipt of bonds to cover the proper improvements. ANNEXATION OF HOWARD -SUPERIOR SUBDIVISION APPROVED: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has in- vestigated the above and has found plat has been approved by the Plan CommissioncM.Petitioner is putting in a larger sewer than necessary to'accomodate tap -ins by the school and other future developments to'the 6 4 _ 4/3/61 North and East although he does not own the other property. Petitioner has agreed to pay fifty dollars to the school board and a like amo$nt to the Park Board at the time of application for building permits. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend annexation at this time of the property as shown. City Attorney be authorized to draw the proper ordinance." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman, the Council approved the report. TO APPOINT PATROLMAN TO REPLACE OFFICER CARTER -RESIGNATION: On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Rateike, the Council approved to notify the Fire and Police Commission to appoint a patrolman. TO APPOINT ONE FIREMAN: On motion by Alderman T istle\ and seconded by Rateike, the Council approved to notify the Fire and Police Commission to appoint a fireman. KUHLMAN AND NAGEL AWARDED BID ON FIRE -STATION WAGON: The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Figard to award the bid to Kuhlman and Nagel for the Fire Station Wagon for $2,498.25. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackspn. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. BENGE ELECTRIC COMPANY AWARDED BID ON ELECTRICAL WORK AT GARAGE: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bell to award the electrical work to Benge Electric Company for $475.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Fluter, Figard, Tistle, Massman, Bell and Jackson, Nays: None. ,The Mayor declared the motion carried. BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS: Alderman Rateike made the following report:. "Public hearing on March 23, 1961 for sewers on' Prospect lane, Dexter Lane and Everett Lane. 44 citizens present. Prospect Lane was taken off this S.A. 176 after the citizens explained they were satisfied with the present sewer which they had paid for. After much discussion it was shown that the people of this area were against this improvement. So the Board of Local Improvements voted to drop S.A. 176. "The Board then adopted a resolution to proceed with S.A. 177, and S.A. 178 which are the Sewer and Water improvements for the Bel Aire Acres. Public Hearing will be held April 27 at 8:00 P.M. for S.A. 17.7 which is the sewer, and on April 27, at 9:00 P.M. for S.A. 178 which is the water. "Payments for the Westfield Garden Sewers were authorized. Total construction cost was $49,233.05, Engineering cost $2,461,65, inspection and supervision $984.66. Contractor for the sewer work supplied a maintenance bond for one year valued at $7,384.96." A.. INCINERATOR PROPERTY: Alderman Figard.repprted that the Sanitation Committee thought the incinerator property will be of more value to the City and recommended against selling the property and the City Clerk to notify realtor accordingly. On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Tistle, the Council concurred in the report,,,: R.E. RUSSELL AWARDED THE SIDEWALKS BID: The motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Massman to award the sidewalks bid to R. E. Russell for sixty cents per square foot. The Mayor put theuestion and the Clerk called, the roll with the following results: Ayes: Aderman Rateike;Wright, Tures, Neff, 'Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR LIME: On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wright, the Council approved to advertise bids for lime, bids to be returned April 17, 1961. -5- _._ _ 4/3/61 '00 ADD ITIONAL`CATCH BASINS TO BE CIEANED: The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Figard to clean an additional amount of catch basins. The Mayr put the question and the Clerk called the roll with -the following resultsye Alderman Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • YOUTH ACTIVITY COMMON: Alderman Flauter reported the following: "Your Committee On Youth Activity im cooperation with the Des Plaines Coordinating Council on Youth Problems has investigated the advisability of creating a Des Plaines Youth Commission. The creation of such a commission was found to be desirable and needed. An ordinance creating such a Commission has been drawn and submitted for Council approval. " PREPARATION HEALTH ORDINANCE: Alderman Neff made the following report: "Your Committee on(ty Code has investigated the above and has found the Citizens* Committee to revise the Des Plaines health ordinances has been meeting every two weeks since the early part of October, 1960. Numerous sub -committees have been appointed during the last 6 months to investigate various phases of the work. Based on the activities and reports of iihese ubconnnittees and on complete and exhaustive discussions at the meetings of the'full citizens' committee, the .committee ;has unanimously approved and recommends passage of t wo ordinances: 1) An ordinance in relation to the licensing and regulation of trailer coach parks, and 2) An ordinance providing for the licensing and inspection of rooming houses. We, your Committee on City Code, having participated in the meetings of the citizens' committee and being of like mind: with them, therefore recommend that the above two ordinances be adopted by the City Council." On motion by Alderman Neff and'seconded by Moehling the Council approved the report: APPROVAL OF BTLTS: Alderman Bell presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABIE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY • AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. The !notion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: 'Alderman Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle,' Massman,' Bell and Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Bell has called a meeting of the Municipal Development Committee April 10, 1961. SIGNS ON NORTHWEST HIGHWAY: Alderman Rateike requested that the signs on Northwest Highwalc in the city limits be removed. ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION APPROVED ON NORTHWEST CORNER WOLF AND OAKTON: The Clerk read the above recommendation which w as approved by the Zoning Board to rezone to Commercial 0 C-2 with this one paragraph: "It is recommended that the property in question be rezoned to Commercial C-2 District provided that t}orior to the issuance of a building permit, a. covenant be recorded restricting the use of the land to a convalescent home." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman, the Council concurred in the recommendation and Attorney to draft an ordinance. Alder- man Moehling requested the storm and sanitary sewers for the above location be referred to the Sewer Committee and Engineer. FIRST READING. ROOMING HOUSE ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. TT -6- 4/3/61 FIRST READING ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAILER PARKS: ,The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ANNEXATION ORDINANCE: The Clerk. read for the first reading the above ordinance (Howard Superior Subdivision). CONTRACT SEWER AND WAAR HOWARD- SUPERIOR SUBDIVISION: The Clerk submitted the above contract and the Mayor referred the contract to the Sewer and Water Committee. FIRST READING YOUTBiCOMMISSION ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. PETITION TO ANNEX LAND ON RAND ROAD: The Clerk submitted the Above petition which was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN. APARTMENTS: The above. plat was referred to the Plan Commission. KUNTZE HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS. NO. 6: The above plat was referred to the Plan Commission. A letter from the Greek Orthodox Church regarding permission to display and sell tickets for an auto in the city limits was placed on file. A letter regarding having changed the names of two streets was ordered placed on file. IETTER FROM SAFETY COUNCIL: The letter to recommend one side parking on Thacker Street from Second to Fifth Avenue was referred to the Street Committee and Traffic Commission. TETTER FROM SAFETY COUNCIL: Letter regarding traffic on Northwest Highway from Railroad Station to Mt. Prospect Road was referred to the Street Committee and Traffic Commission. ZEMON'S CAPITOL HILL PLAT: The above plat was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. FOREST MANOR PLAT: The above plat was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. JOHN W. CARROLL LETTER TO MAYOR: The Mayor read the following letter: "Thank you for -your letter of March 25th regarding Weller Creek. "I had a meeting with Mr. Thomas Casey, Division of Waterways, and some of the gentlemen from the Sanitary District. We hope to have a plan of operation worked out by the end of this coming week. Will keep you posted. With kind personal regards." The letter was placed on file. /s/ John Wn. Carroll, Rep. Sixth District PETITION AND RESOLUTION WEST SHORE PIPE LINE AND SPECIFICATIONS: The Mayor presented the above. The Mayor referred the petition and resolution to the City Attorney, the specifications to the City E ngineer. MAPLE STREET: The Mayor referred to the Street Committee and Superintendent Warnicke to check on Maple Street from Howard Street to school. Alderman Bell requested that the moand of material at Scott and Touhy be removed, where the road is being widened. Superintendent Warnicke is to contact the County Highway Dept. FT -7- 4/3/61 WELL BILLS INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE: The Mayor appointed the following to investigate the expenditures on wells; Alderman Jackson, Moehling, Bell, Tistle and Prickett. BOARD OF HEALTH APPOINTED: The Mayor appointed the following to the Board of Health to December 31, 1961s Dr. Philip H. Heller, Dr. Alfred J. Faber, Dr. Charles A. Schell, Pharmacist Gene Maton and Dorothy Quick. On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Tistle, the Council approved the appointments. On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Jackson, accident case of Walter Krueger, 1258 Henry Ave. was referred to Attorney Dowd to negotiate. The motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Rateike to adjourn. Otto IT/. Henrich, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF TUC ITY COUNCIL DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, APRIL 111, 1961. at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with Alderman Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Tures, Wright, Neff and Moehling responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: -On motion by Alderman Rateike, and seconded by Figard, the Council approved the'minutes of April 3rd, 1961. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report of the City Treasurer for March and Health Officer. Building Commissioner Weideman reported the two houses on Circle Avenue had been boarded up. Attorney Dowd made a progress report on suit of service station on the northwest corner of Golf and Mt. ;Prospect Road. City Attorney also reported he had checked agreement on Pipe Line. Massman appeared at this time. REZONING APPROVED AT OAKTON AND EIMHURST ROADS: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee. on Municipal Development bas investigated the above and has found Zoning Board has denied the petition on the present City flan which has changed considerably in the past few years. Property is presently zoned Industrial in the County under the County Comprehensive Zoning Plan. Property is zoned Industrial II to the East of this land and is directly north of the Tollway. Attorney for the petitioner has agreed to submit any industry to the Council for approval before develop- ing the property. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore, recommend since the property will be developed industrially in the County if it is not annexed and since it would provide valuable revenue if it is inside the City Limits, that the Council approve the M-1 classifica- tion the property be annexed to the City and the City Attorney be authoriz- ed to draw the proper ordinances." The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded. by Prickett to approve the report. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Moehling to table for one meeting so the Committee could discuss the rezoning with the Zoning Board. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: