Loading...
07/17/196156 -5- 6/5/61 RESOLUTION TO. CONSTRUCT SEWER, NATER MAIN AND STREET: The Mayor presented the above resolution for 0. W. Blume Subdivision, River.Road and Everett St. On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Figard the Council adopted the resolution. APPOINT COMMITTEE TO STUDY NEW VOTING PRECINCTS: The Mayor appointed Alderman Tistle, Jackson, Flauter, Luellen, Attorney Dowd, Mayor Behrel and City Clerk to a committee to consider new precincts, at a meeting July 8th at 10:00 A.M. REQUEST FOR SCHOOL PATROLMAN, WOLF, RAND AND CENTRAL ROADS: A letter from Rev. John A. McLoraine, St. Emily's Parish requesting Patrolman at the above streets was referred to the Police Comm n.IT T E C .AWARD BID -CAB AND CHASSIS: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Luellen to award the above bid to the Des Plaines Motor Sales for $4,526.00 and other checks returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, W right, Tures, Luellen, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis,, Bell, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. AWARD BID ON PACKER BODY: The motion was made by Alderman F igard and seconded by Tistle to award the bid to Bruce Municipal Equipment Company for a Leach Packer for $5,795.00 and other check returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis , Bell, Jackson, Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. CENTRAL SCHOOL ALLEY VACATION: The above item was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. City Code and Building Control Meeting July 15 at 9:00 A.M. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Wright to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W fJ. Henrich CitClerk J MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, JULY 17, 1961 AT 8:00 P.M. . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Blume, Wright, Luellen and Moehling responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume to approve•the minutes. Alderman Tistle made a request regarding award of garbage truck bid that the bid was for standard transmission instead of automatic. The Council approved the minutes with correction made by acclamation vote. OFFICIAL, TroRTS: The City Clerk submitted the monthly reports of the City Treasurer, City Comptroller and Health Officer for July. WELL NO. 7: Engineer Fletcher and Superintendent Wernicke recommended that the city approve to construct Well No. 7. The Mayor referred this to the, -- Finance and Water Committees and Comptroller to investigate and report.financial condition of Water Account. ZEMONS CAPITOL HILL SUB. UNIT NO. 4: Alderman Prickett made the following report: 57 2- 7/17/61 "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found Plan Commission has approved the plat. School and park donations were obtained at the time this property was annexed to the City of Des Plaines. Eight of the lots have less than the required depth but meetthe minimum square foot area.required due to having greater width. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend approval of the subdivision as shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the plat, upon receipt of bonds to cover the necessary improvements." On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume the Council approved the report. MONIS CAPITOL HILL SUB. UNIT NO. 5: Alderman Prickett made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found Plan Commission has approved the plat. School and park donations were obtained at the time this property was annexed to the City of Des Plaines. Three of the lots have less than the required depth but meet the minimum square foot area required due to having greater depth. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend approval.of the subdivision as shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the plat upon receipt. of bonds to cover the necessary improvements." On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume the Council approved the report. FOREST MANOR SUB.'NO. 4: Alderman Prickett reported the following: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found property is not within the City Limits but is within the one and one half mile jurisdictional area. Plan Commission has approved the plat. This property was given approval last spring but the county approved a r eduction in the size of the lots and a new plan has now been submitted. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend approval of the plat as shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the plat." On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume the Council approved the report., SECOND ADDITION TO BALLARD GARDENS: Alderman Prickett made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has. investigated the above and has found property is outside of the City Limits but within the mile and. one half jurisdictional area. Plan Commission has approved the ,plat without and exceptions or variations. Park Ridge has already approved and signed the plat. Plat meets all the requirements of the City of'Des 'lain$. We, your Committee on Municipal Development ,therefore recommend approval of the subdivision as shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat." On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume the Council approved the report. Alderman Tures arrived at this time. PETITION TO ANNEX NORTHWEST SIDE OF THACKER AND MT. PROSPECT ROAD: Alderman Prickett made. the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found property is 850 feet wide and 1110 feet deep. Property is contiguous to the City of Des Plaines and would be annexed as single family residential. No rezoning petition accompanies this request for annexation. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend property be annexed as requested. 'City Attorney be authorized to draw the necessary annexation ordinance." On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume the Council approved the report and Attorney to d raf3t ordinance. 1062 FIRE DISTRICT CONTRACTS APPROVED: Alderman Tistle reported the following: "Your Committee on Fire has investigated the above and has found an increase in°the property valuatioli in all districts. Therefore, your committee -has in- creased the contracts to the limit of the levy of each district. We, your Committee on Fire therefore recommend: Hawthorne Rand $ 2,300.00 - Park Ridge Manor -3,300.00 North Maine 10,000.00 .South Maine 10,000.00 58 On motion by Alderman T istle and the report and the City Attorney At Alderman Tistle1s request the Attorney regarding investigation areas. -3- 7/17/61' seconded by Prickett the Council approved to,prepare the contracts. Mayor referred to the Mayor, Aldermen and City . .of annexation of Hawthorne -Rand and Touhy-Lee AWARD BID TO PAINT CITY HALL EXTERIOR TO IRWIN HAUCK:PAINTING AND DECORATING atigut2s25,2k. The motion was made by.Alderman Blume and seconded by Prickett to award the above bid. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Jackson and'Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. LEE STREET UNDERPASS: Alderman Jackson reported the following: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic,has investigated the above and has found 1) No traffic controls existed at the Thacker -Lee intersection when the under- pass was created in 1934. 2) That the underpass in its present condition is: a) frequently wet b) seldom lit c) dirty d) an attraction for people with little artistic talent and less taste.. 3) When the underpass was origionally installed the schoolboard accepted the upkeep responsibility. 4) The school board no longer feels it can meet this responsibility. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: 1) that the pedestrian subway now inexistence at the intersection»of Thacker and Lee Streets be permanently closed and the entrances destroyed. 2) That on regular school days during those hours when children might normally bg expected to be going to or from school, that adult crossing guard protection be provided to assure the safety of our children. "These recommendations grew out of a meeting which had the participation of representatives from St. Mary's, Immanuel Lutheran, Central School and the 'Safety Council." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle, the Council approved the report. STOP SIGNS AT CORA AND•THACKER STREETS: On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle, the Council approved to place stop signs at Cora and Thacker for a three-way stop and City Attorney is to draft ordinance. SCHOOL CROSSING SIGNS ON CORA STREET: On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle, the Council approved to refer to the Traffic Commission, stop signs and school crossing signs on Cora and other streets. 20 M.P.H. ON THACKER STREET: On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded^ by Wright the Couhcil approved to have City Attorney draft ordinance for 20 M.F.H. on Thacker Street from 'Lee Street to Des Plaines Avenue on school days when children are present. . DRIVEWAY PERMITS NORTHWEST CORNER GOLF AND NT. PROSPECT ROADS: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found that the requested driveways are located in such a manner as to not cause any unusual traffic conflict for a use of this type. That the necessary State Permit No. 10-19044 is attached. That the necessary County Permit is not attached. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that Superintendent of PublicWorks be authorized to issue permits for 2 - 35 foot driveways on Golf and 2 35 foot driveways.on Mt. Prospect Road. These to be issued upon receipt of the permits necessary from the County." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle the Council approved the report. -4- 7/17/61 TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR TURBINEI On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Flauter the Council approved to advertise bids for turbine. Engineer Fletcher and Superintendent Wernicke are to prepare specifications and bids to be returned August 7th. ADOPT RESOLUTION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59: On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Bonaguidi the Council adopted the resolution to allow School District No. 59, Elk Grove'to connect to city sewer. Alderman Tistle voted "no." HEIGHT OF FENCE CONSTRUCTION: Alderman Blume made the following report: T our Committee on Joint Building Control and Inspection and City Code, has investigated the above and has found Municipal Building Code now permits only 5 foot height maximum fences to be constructed. Zoning ordinance of 1960 permits heights of fences up to 8 feet with variations. We, your Committees on Building Control and City Code, therefore recommend that the City Attorney be instructed to draw an amendment to the Building Code and also an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance stating in effect that in Zones R-1-2-3 and 4 fences up to a maximum height of 5 feet be permitted; that in all other zoning, such as C-1 through 3 and M-1; M-2 etc, fences up to a height of 8 feet will be permitted, subject to other ramifications of the codes." On motion byAlderman Blume and seconded by Wright, the Council approved to have City Attorney draft ordinance on height of fences to Building Code and Zoning Code. The Mayor informed the Council Zoning Board must call a hearing. SEPTIC SYSTEM 52 WESTFIEID LANE: On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Flauter, the Council approved the above system. SEPTIC SYSTEM 1038 EVERETT LANE: On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Jackson the Council approved the above system. AWARD PARKING METER BID TO PARK-0:METER COMPANY: The° motion was made by Alder- man Wright and 'seconded by Jackson to award the bid for 100 meters to the Park -0 -Meter Company for $42.00 per meter for cash payment. The Mayor put the question and theClerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alder- man Blume, Wright, Tures,. Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Luellen reported on Elm tree disease. A number of trees in Belaire area are diseased. He has called a meeting to discuss the problem. APPROVAL OF B nhTS: Alderman ;Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BT THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen to adopt the resolution.. Alderman Tistle requested the bill for overall rental - $119.00 be held out. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright, Tures, ellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried with the one bill removed. ADOPT 1961 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Tures' 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 Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE (DEMPSTER ST. CONVALESCENT HOME) The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle 60 -5- 7/17/61 and seconded by Flauter to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayesl Alderman Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE (S.W. CORNER TOUHY AND MT. PROSPECT ROAD:) The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alder- man Blume and seconded by Bonaguidi to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: ' Alderman Blume, Wright,Tures, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT MUNICIPAL SERVICE OCCUPATION TAX ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Wright to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. The motion was madebyAlderman Prickett 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 Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT S:A. 177 SEWERS BELAIRE AREA: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Bonaguidi the Council approved to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tures to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright,Tures, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declarOd the motion carried. ADOPT S.A. 178 WATER MAINS IN BELAIRE AREA: The Clerk read for the first read- ing the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Flauter the Council approved to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following re- sults: Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion 'carried. HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS SUB. PLAT: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal Development Committee. LETTER REGARDING RAY AND WALTMIRE DRYWALL COMPANY:' The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Dolores McCabe about the above operating without a business license and causing traffic hazard. The Mayor referred the letter to Chief Kennicott and Chief Kolze to investigate. TWO HOUSES ON CIRCLE AVENUE: The Clerk read a letter signed by several people regarding the two -houses on Circle Avenue. Attorney Dowd report4d on action taken and the Mayor referred the letter to the Building Control Ccnumittee and Building Inspection. MAX FACTOR COMPANY: A letter from J. Emil Anderson and Son regarding approval for the above company was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. • WILLIAMSON-DICKIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY: A letter from J. Emil Anderson and Son regarding approval for the above company was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER - LEE AND MANHEIM: The Mayor read the above letter re- garding danger point at' Lee Street and Mannheim Road, to place warning signs. On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Bonaguidi a letter is to be sent to Mr.Tuthill of the Illinois Department of Highways. SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER, ONE-WAY LEE AND GRACELAND: ' The Mayor read the above letter and referred same to the Street Committee. 61 -6- 7/17/61 V.F.W. FESTIVAL: The Mayor read a letter from the Veterans of Foreign Wars regarding a festival September 1st to 4th at the northeast corner of Lee and Oakton Streets. The Mayor will reply to the letter. PETITION FOR BUS SERVICE: Alderman Jackson presented a petition for bus, service in the area bound by Oakton, Mt. Prospect Road, Elmhurst Road and Miller Road. The Mayor referred same to the License and Inspection Committee. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR PORTABLE ROT,fl R: , On motion by Alde4man Jackson and seconded_by Tistle the Council approved to advertise bids for roller, Superintendent Warnicke to draft specifications. Bids to be returned August 7th. On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Jackson, a letter of protest is to be sent to the County Zoning Board regarding rezoning area west of Holy Family Hospital and north of Golf Road. The Mayor will investigate and write the letter. ADJOURNMENT: The :notion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Arkio to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation and the Council adjourned. 0 Otto W. J Henrich, City C Jerk MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ILLINOIS HELD IN THE CHAMBERS, MONDAY JULY, 24. 1961 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, • ' the City Clerk being absent the Mayor called the roll with the following results: Present Alderman Tures,Wright,Moehling,Luellen,Flauter,Figard,Prickett,Tistle, Bell,Jackson,Bonaguidi and Blume. Absent Alderman Rateike and Travis. ADVERTISE BIDS FOR LOWER PUMPS IN WELLS 1.2 AND 5. Mr. Wernicke and Mr.Fletcher reported on present conditions of Wells 1,2 and 5. Motion made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard we advertise for bids to lower the pumps in Wells 1,2 and 5 approximately 50 feet. Mr. Wernicke and Mr. Fletcher to draw specifications , bids returnable August 7, 1961, motion parried. ADVERTISE BIDS FOR WATER MAIN FROM WELL 4. Motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and second by Tures we advertise for bids for water main from Well 6 into water system at Golf and MtProspect Roads. Mt. Fletcher to draw specifications, bids returnable August 7, 1961, motion carried. ADVERTISE BIDS FOR CLEANING SLUDGE BEDS. Motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Bonaguidi we advertise for bids to clean sludge bed at the Water plant, Mr. Wanricke to draw specifications, bids returnable August 7, 1961, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Alderman Bell and second by Prickett we adjourn, carried. Herbert H. Behrel - Mayor ' MINUTES OF THE REGULA;MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, AUGUST, 7, 1961 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel the City Clerk being absent the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Travia,Jackson, Bonaguidi,Rateike,Blume, Tures,Wright,Luellen,Moehling and'Figard. Allderman Bell and Flauter being absent.