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03/05/1962163 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MARCH, 5, 1962, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, -Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Bonaguidi and Travis, responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume to approve the minutes of February 19, 1962. The motion was approved by acclamation vote. OPEN BIDS ON GARBAGE TRUCKS: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Figard, the Clerk was instructed to open the garbage truck bids. The following bids were received: International Harvester Co., Chicago White Motor Co., Chicago 5,881.00 6,250.00 On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Rateike the bids were referred to the Sanitation and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public,Works. OPEN BIDS ON GARBAGE BODY: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Figard the Clerk was instructed to open the bids. The following bids•were received: Bruce Municipal Equipt. Co., Glenview ,R.G. Smith Equipt. Co.,Bensenville Bruce Municipal Equipt..Co. - alternate bid on demonstrator truck & body 5,980.00 4,846.00 11,648.00' On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Travis. the bids were referred to the Sanitation and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. OPEN POLICE CAR BIDS: On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded'by Blume the Clerk was instructed to open the. police car bids. The following bids were received: With Gasoline Maine Leasing Corp. .06 314.00 .03 Holmes Motor .07 329.00 t.; .04 Kuhlman & Nagel. .07 340.00- .04 Without:- Gasoline 234.00 249.00 260.00 On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard the bids were referred to the Police and Finance Committees.and Chief of Police. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the annual report of the7 Superintendent of Public Works and Engineer, -also annual report of the Library and monthly report of the Building Commissioner. TO ADVERTISE BIDS TRAFFIC LIGHTS'"MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS:" At suggestion of Engineer Fletcher the motion was made by. Alderman Luellen and seconded by Tistle to advertise bids for reconstruction of traffic lights on Ellinwood and Miner Streets, bids to be returned April 2,.1962. The motion was approved. by acclama- tion vote. Engineer Fletcher made a progress report on.underpass at railroad station. At Alderman Rateike's request Engineer Fletcher made a progress report regarding Belaire surer and water construction.. AWARD'BIDS ON FIRE TRDCK: On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Rateike, the bids on the fire truck was awarded to the Seagrave Corporation of Columbus, Ohio for the sum of $25,496.00, the Mayor and Clerk to be authorized to sign contract and checks to be returned to unsuccessful bidders. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:Ayes: Alder- man Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, ,Prickett, Tistle 164 3/5/62 Nays: None Travis, and Bonaguidi. The Mayor declared the motion carried. AWARD THE BID FOR THREE TRUCKS TO INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER: The motion was made by Alderman Tistle.and seconded_by-Luellen.to.award the bid for three trucks to the International Harvester Company for the price of $16,419.50, and return the other bidders' checks. The Mayor put.the question and the Clerk called the roll with the.following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TRAFFIC 'LIGHTS GO1F WOLF ROADS: Alderman Tistle made the following report: "Your Conmittee.on.Street and:Traffic has investigated the above and foond: 1) That,traffic coming from the Cumberland circle"frequently"comes two";.; abreast making a right turn on Golf Road. This:makes it practically im- possible for, north bound Wolf Road traffic to turn West. It`also. makes it extremely difficult for Seegers Road traffic to passthrough the Seegers,Road- Wolf Road intersection. 2) Under the present.set up with the "no turn" signal on top of the. traffic light few motorists pay any attention to it, thus en- dangering children and commuter pedestrians. "Your Street and Traffic Committee therefore recommends the State Department of Highway for. the changes suggested -in city engineer Fletcher's report of February 12. (Report attached). It is therefore the recommendation of this Committee that the City EngineerMetcher be directed to bring his report to the attention of the State Department of Highways and request the promptest possible action in making the recommended changes." On motion by Alderman Travis and seconded. by Tistle the Council approved the report. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOBS AT 'a lYA "S: On motion by,Alderman Flouter and seconded by Bonaguidi the.Council.approved to -advertise bids for 10 inch valve for the Water,Department. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR.10 D CH.WATER MAIN: On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard the Council approved to advertise bids for 10 inch water main on Thacker Street from Pearson to 'Des Plaines Ave. Both above bids to be in at March 19th Council meeting. At request of Alderman Flauter the Council referred the r ehibilitation of water plant to Superintendent of Public Works and. Engineer Fletcher. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR CLEANING 1;000 CATCH BASINS:, On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Flauter the Council approved to advertise bids for cleaning 1,000 catch basins in 1962. SEWERS SOUTH OF OAKTON STREET NEAR RIVER ROAD: Alderman Moehling made the following report: "Your Committee on Sewer has investigated the above and has found the repeated and recurring flooding of home_ basements along the following streets: Locust and Birch between Everett and Riverview and on Locust between Riverview and Oakton has made it necessary to supplement these sewers with 12 to 21 inch sewers for storm water drainage as part of an over- all sewer program in this area which will include the installation of a lift pump out of a subsequent appropriation. An item of $25,000.00 in the appropriations for 1962 has been included for sewer extension to cover the -estimated cost of this sewer by the City Engineer. We, your Committee on Sewer, therefore recommend that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare specifications and plans." On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Bonaguidi and after considerable discussion the Council approved the report with Alderman Prickett and Figard voting "no." TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR MOTORCYCLE FOR PARKING METERS: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Rateike the Council approved to advertise bids for motorcycle with tradein of oldest cycle. Bids are to be returned by April 2nd. 4 - -3- - - 3/5/62 EDNA WALZ CASE.: The motion was made by Alderman Flouter and seconded by Wright to retain. Attorney Dowd for Edna Walz Case. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling,'Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared'the motion carried. A.B. HANSEN AND CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST CO.CCl : The motion was made by Alder- man Flauter and seconded by Prickett to retain Attorney Dowd for the above case regarding Blewitt property at Oakwood and Des 'Plaines Ave. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with'the following results: Ayes: Alder- man Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried: MARKIEWICZ CASE: The motion was made by 'Alderman Flauter and seconded by Wright to retain Attorney Dowd for the above case. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll'with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flouter and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. MARKII.ZCZ PROPERTY: ALderman'Flauter made the following report= "Your Committee on Judiciary has investigated the above and has found that Mr. Markiewicz has not -fulfilled his obligation by finishing the streets, installing sidewalks and generally maintaining the property. We,. your Committee on Judiciary, there- fore recommend that, City Attorney J. Dowd be instructed to bring legal action against Mr. Markiewicz and T so move:" On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Tistle the Council approved the report. APPROVAL OF BASS: Alderman 'Prickett presented the following resolution: BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY ORDES DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILIS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT 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 Tistle to adopt the resolution. At request of Alderman Moehling two $1,500.00 checks regarding extension basin agreement are to„be held until approval is received to release the checks. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the,roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PETITION PROTESTING PLEASANT MANOR REZONING: The Clerk informed the Council he had received a petition protesting the rezoning to apartments, an area in Pleasant Manor Subdivision. The Mayor ordered the petition be placed on file. ZONING BOARD REPORT ON VARIATION: ' The Clerk read the report of the Zoning Board regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance to have Council to be final on approving variation. On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Blume the report was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS AT IEE AND HOWARD STREETS: The Clerk read the above petition regarding a meeting March 7th, in the City Hall by representatives of Orchard Lake Homes for. a medical center. The Mayor informed a spokesman for the group that the City Council had nothing to do with this meeting, but granted per.. mission of use of the Council Roan for a public hearing to this organization. QUIT CLAIM DEED LOT 34 BLOCK, - DIEFENDORFS ADD. SUB.: The Clerk informed the Council he had received the above deed with offer of $150.00. This is a 25 foot lot at 1735 Illinois Street. The Mayor referred same to the Finance Committee. RESOLUTION 5.$.173 FOR MOTOR ruiL TAX FUNDS: The Clerk read the above for $11,253.39 Motor Fuel Tax Funds. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and 991 .14- - - 3/5/62 seconded by Travis to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following,results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flouter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION S.A. 174 FOR MOTORFIRM. TAX FUNDS: The Clerk read the above \for $15,354.12 Motor Fuel Tax Funds. The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and. • seconded by Tistle to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, .Luellen, Moehling, Flauter,'Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis and Bonaguidi. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 7IRST.BEADD G Z-1-62 ORDINANCE ZONING PILASANT MINOR SUB.: The Clerk read for the first reading. the above ordinance. - FIRST READING Z-2-62 ORDINANCE ZONING "SPECIAL USES." The Clerk read for the first reading the above.ordinance.* . FIRST BEADING Z-3-62 ORDINANCE ZONING DELETE 300 FT. DISTANCE.: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance to delete the "300 ft. distance from another gasoline station." FIRST READING C-1-62 ORDINANCE - 300 FT.' GASOLINE STATION: If the Z-3 ordinance is adopted this ordinance must be adopted for the Building Code. FIRST READING ANNEXATION ORDINANCE: The: Clerk read for the above ordinance. The land is an island in the area south of tween Elmhurst Road and Mt. Prospect Road. FIRST READING ANNEXATION ORDINANCE: TheClerk read for the above ordinance. The land is a small section south of Touhy by the city. TETTER FROM NAZARENE CHURCH FOR SEWER CONNECTION: The Mayor read the above letter and referred the letter to the Sewer Committee.. first reading the Golf Road and be - first reading the Avenue surrounded LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR RED BALLOON RESTAURANT: The Mayor referred the application to the License and Inspection Committee. At request of Alderman Moehling the Mayor referred the purchase of three wheel motorcycle to the Civil Defense and Police Commission. ANNEXATION PETITION PEOPLE RESIDING IN HOMELAND ACRES: • The above petition was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. The City Clerk requested the City Attorney to give an opinion on truck parking in residential areas. MARSHALL DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNS: A request for M.P.H. traffic signs on Marshall Drive was referred to the Street Committee and Traffic Commission. ADJOUR! ENT: The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Luellen to adjourn. °, / • Otto Henrich,' City Clerk S9T