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09/18/196173 -4- :9/5/61 • ADOPT ORDINANCE TRAFFIC MAPLE, TOUHY AND HOWARD: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance: On•motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Travis, the Council placed the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Travis to adopt the ordinance.. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle , Travis, Bell and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPOINT FIVE YOUTH COMMISSIONERS: On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Bonaguidi,, the Council approved the appointment of the following Youth Commissioners. C. E. Greco • Cliff Lothery Mrs. W. Wittbold Father Cerniglia Charles Pezoldt 1287 Wayne Drive - Chairman - 3 years Thacker Jr. High•School - 3 years 1002 Jeannette - 2 years St. Stephens,.School - 2 years 331 Grove Ave. - 1 year FORREST S'. ELLERMAN RESIGNATION LIBRARY TRUSTEE: Robert Currier, 996 First Avenue was appointed to fill the above vacancy, to April 30, 1962. On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Blume, the Council approved the appointment. DRIVEWAYS FOR GAS STATION WOLF &CENTRAL ROAD: The above was referred to the Street Committee. ' ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and s econded by Bell to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Ot o W. . Henrich, City Clerk MINUTES QF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, SEPTEMBER 18, 1961 AT 8:00 P.M. '11 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with Alderman Prickett, Travis, Bell, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blue Tures, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter and Figard responding to roll call. • The American Legion paresented the City Council with a flag which was accepted by the Mayor for the City after an impressive ceremony. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume to approve the minutes of September 5, 1961. Alderman Rateike requested one addition after which the minutes'were approved by acclamation vote. • OPEN BIDS FOR SNOW BLOWER: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. Two bids were received.' R. H. Lyons Equipment Co., Chicago 5,165.00 Stavros Farm Equipment, Wheeling 4,325.00 On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Bonaguidi the bids were referred to the Street and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. OPEN BIDS ON 100 CAR STOPS: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Vright, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. Three bids were received. A.C. Pavement Striping Co., Bensenville 495.00 A.C. Pavement Striping Co. (installed) 625.00 Municipal Maintenance.Co.,Park,Ridge 600.00 -2- 9/18/61 On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Rateike the bids were referred to the Parking Meter and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. OPEN BIDS FOR TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL: On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Blume, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. Two bids were received. Bishopfs Tree & Landscape Service and Button Tree Service On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Bonaguidi, the bids were referred to the Elm Tree Disease and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. OFFICIAL REPORTS: Attorney Dowd requested a summons on complaint of Diann Moore be'referred to the Judiciary Committee. Attorney Dowd reported he had requested the State's Attorney to appeal the case of Trendel. Alderman Bell reported that Mr. Van Selow had withdrawn his desire to extend the trailer court. REQUEST FOR DRIVEWAYS AT WOLF AND CENTRAL ROADS: Alderman Tistle made the follow- ing report: "Your Committee, on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found that the 4 requested driveways are for a gasoline station and are similar in size and placement to several recently approved driveways for such use; that the petitioner requests 4 - 35 foot driveways rather than the 2 - 35 foot and 2 - 40 foot driveways shown on the attached plan; that the State permit # 10-20236 MS 011 approving 4 - 35 foot driveways at this location. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that the Council approve 4 - 35 foot driveways for the gasoline station at the northeast corner of Wolf and Central Roads." On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Figard the Council approved the report. SPEED OF TRAFFIC - RAND AND CENTRAL ON WOLF ROAD: Alderman Tistel reported the following: "Concern has been expressed over the speed of traffic'on Wolf Road from Rand Road to Central. Lack of sidewalks and 45 MPH speed limit presents danger to youngsters headed for Cumberland and Chippewa. :Can we get a survey with lower limit in mind?" The Mayor referred same to Superintendent Wernicke. SIDEWALKS AT PRAIRIE AND PEARSON: Alderman Tistle reported the following: ' "'Refer to Board of Local Improvements - lack of sidewalk on the south side of Prairie just east of Pearson (lot 122). Many school children use this dide of the street and owing to the lack of curb, sidewalk and -the fact that traffic frequently swings wide at this point makes it desireable to have a sidewalk at this point. Only one property owner is involved." On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Travis, the above was referred to the,Board of Local Improvements, but to include the entire Prairie Avenue from Pearson to Des Plaines Avenue, including street pavement. SIDEWALKS NORTH SIDE OF TOUHY FROM DFS PLAIDS AVE. TO MAPLE STREET: The above vas referred to the Board of Local Improvements on motion by Alderman Bell and seconded'by Travis. SIDEWALKS ON EVERETT STREET: The above was referred to the Board of Local Im- provements on motion by Alderman Travis and seconded by Tistle. SIDEWALKS ON SOUTH SIDE OF OAKTON ST. FROM DES PLAINES-AVE. TO SOO LINE TRACKS: The above was referred to the Board of Local Improvements on motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Travis. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR WELL NO. 7: .061 motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Figard Engineer Fletcher is to prepare specifications and advertise for Well No. 7. SEWER CONTRACT'WITH KUNTZE BUILDING CORP: Alderman Moehling made the motion which was seconded by Bonaguidi to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the above 78 -3- 9/18061 contract which all the Aldermen had received about ten days ago by Police delivery. However',the motion and the second were withdrawn because one Alderman had not read the contract. OAK STREET SEWER: On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded ly Rateike, ' Engineer Fletcher is to prepare specifications for valve and pipe for Oak Street sewer. At Alderman Prickett's request, Engineer Fletcher is to investigate about Algonquin sewer. Alderman Travis requested that Engineer Fletcher investigate about flooding low spot on Oakton west of Des Plaines Avenue. Engineer Fletcher is to investigate the ability of the Des Plaines River to handle flood water . TEMPORARY SIGN - TOUHY AND WOLF ROAD: Alderman Blume reported on application for the above sign and on motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Prickett the Council approved the report for temporary sign. SIGN APPLICATION - EAGLE FOOD STORE RTE. 83 AND GOLF ROAD: Alderman Blume made the motion which was seconded by Bell to approve the above sign which was voted upon by acclamation and approved. SIGN NPPLICATION .S.S. KRESGE CO. RTE. 83 AND GOLF ROAD: On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Luellen, the sign was approved. SIGN APPLICATION A. RUBLOFF CO. RTE. 83 AND GOLF ROAD: On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Luellen the sign was approved. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR PARKING METER DEPT. AUTO: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Rateike the Council approved to advertise bids for auto with bids to be returned October 2, 1961. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES ,PLAINES, THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK. BE AND HEREBY ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT OF SAME. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell 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, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle,'Travis, Bell and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. CHANGE OF WARD DISTRICTS: Alderman Tistle made the motion which was seconded by Luellen to authorize the City Attorney to draft ordinance of change of Ward Districts. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Bonaguidi, it was tabled. ADOPT ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEY AT OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Travis 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, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Priokett, Tistle, Travis, Bell and Bonaguidi._ Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 79 9/18/61 ADOPT ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PART OF ALGONQUIN ROAD: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle that the ordinance be placed on passage. * The Clerk read the ordinance for the second reading and the motion was made by Alderman Tistle 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 Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried. FIRST READING ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING ORD. "RESIDENTIAL IN COMMERCIAL": T$ie Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ORDINANCE TO SND ZONING ORDINANCE "100 PERSONS:" The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ORDINANCE TO REVISE BUILDING CODE "MOVING BUILDINGS:" The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ORDINANCE TO REVISE BUILDING CODE "HEIGHT OF FENCE." The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING, STOP SIGN ORDINANCE PEARSON AND PRAIRIE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. EASEMENT FOR STREET AT HOIARD AND ILLINOIS: On motion by Alderman Tistle and ' seconded by Flauter the Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the above easement with the Des Plaines Park District. LOUIS ANCEL LETTER: A letter from Mr. Ancel regarding the J. Emil Anderson and Son property to have an outlet over Soo Line tracks to Mannheim Road was referred to the Mayor. PETITION FROM THACKER STREET RESIDENTS : 'The above petition about heavy dust due to construction of sewer was referred to the Mayor who had contacted Rosetti Construction Company and had street cleaned. - .LETTER REGARDING EYESORE 552 LEE STREET BUILDING: The above lettie ,was :referred to the Building Commissioner. EXTENSION OF HOWARD AND PROSPECT AVE. OPPOSED: Petition regarding the above ,was referredto the Street Committee. PLANE DISASTER: The Mayor reported about the above And said that this should .. show the need for good Civil Defense and the Aldermen should turn over names of ;peoples -to Alderman Moehling, who would help, which he -had requested. • RESOLUTION FOR PETER MANZ: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded -1)y - Prickett the Council. approved a resolution'be drafted and sent to Mrs. Manz. This is for his service of many years as a volunteer fireman and twelve years as a member of the Civil Service. Commission. A copy of ordinance to revise limit of fences is to be given the Zoning Board to call a hearing. The Council referred to the Fire Department for inspection of old building owned by Mr.. DiMucci in the area of the southeast corner of -Mt. Prospect Road and Wisconsin Drive. The Council referred to the Fire Department for inspection of old building on Des Plaines Avenue across from Elks Club parking lot. 4* The motion was voted on by acclamation. -5- 9Z;8 /61 ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Bonaguidi to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W. J. Henrich, City. Clerk THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINEI OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, OCTOBER ?, 1961 .AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order byMayor Herbert H. Behrel who presided with Alderman Travis, Bell, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle and Jackson responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion.was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Blume to approve the minutes of September 18, 1961. The motion was voted upon by -acclamation. OPEN BIDS FOR TRUCK FOR PARKING METER DEPT.: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Rateike, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. .Three bids. were received. Trade In Net Price International Harvester,Chicago 800.16 2,090.00 Kuhlman & Nagel, Des Plaines 100.00 2,228.66 Holmes Motor Co.,DesPlaines 25.00 2,000.00 On motion by Alddrman Bonaguidi and seconded by Luellen the bids were referred to the Parking Meter and Finance Committees and Superintendent Wernicke. OPEN BIDS FOR CHLORINATOR FOR WELL NO. 6: On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Bell the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. Two bids were received. Wallace and.Tiernan, Inc. Chicago 1,304.00 Fischer and Porter Co.,Maywood 1,220.53 Fischer and Porter (alternate bid) 1,182.83 On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Blume the bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees and Superintendent Wernicke. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the reports of the Health Nurse, Fire Marshal Kolze and the Health Officer. Marshal Kolze reported on the National . Fire Chiefs' Convention. Mayor Behrel reported that Mr. DiMucci had demolished the two buildings.near Wisconsin Drive which the City Council had condemned. Engineer Fletcher requested the resurfacing estimates of Algonquin Road and one block on White Street be referred to the Street Committee. The retention basin of Miller Deutsch builders was referred to the Sewer Committee. Superintendent Wernicke reported on two storms that 17 trees were damaged and Public Service wires down. A letter from Comptroller Bach regarding fire contract of Kerr Chemical Company was referred to the Fire Committee. Alderman Tistle called a meeting of the Fire Committee with Finance Committee, Mayor, City Attorney and Comptroller Bach