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05/07/1962184 4/16/62 Alderman Luellen and Figard. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PET 1TION FOR ANNEXATION: The Clerk. received a petition for annexation of land north of Oakton and West of Pennsylvania Ave. The Mayor referred same to the Municipal Development Committee. +IDC'T .OADINAN FORAAMCWINSURANCE C-2-62: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Jackson the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Luellen to .adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, :Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Be11,Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays:,None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST REAPING ANNEXATION ORDINANCE S.W. CORNER MANNHEIM AND TOUHY A-2-62: The Clerk react for the first reading the above ordinance. The Mayor referred. same to the Municipal Development Committee FIRST READING ANNEXATION ORDINANCE N.W. CORNER LEE AND OAKTON A-1-62 The Mayor the above to the Municipal Development Committee. LETTER FROM J. MOLONEY ON SCUBA COURSE FOR POLICE: TheClerk read the above letter and the Mayor Ordered it placed on file. ALICE SMITH APPOINTED TO LIBRARY BOARD: On motion by Alderman Wright ands seconded by Luellen the Council approved the appointment of Alice Smith to the Library Board. LETTER FROM FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY: The Mayor read the above letter and re- ferred same to the Civil Defense Committee to report back'Apri1 24th. REQUEST FOR SIGN PERMIT: The request for sign permit was referred to the Building Control and Inspection Committee. Alderman Bell informed the Council he will present a letter of resignation effective May 21st. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Travis the Council adjourned to Tuesday, April 24th, 1962 at 8:00 'P.M. /I Otto W. J. Fen ch, City Clerk (Minutes of 4/24/62 adjourned meeting on last page) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DSS'PLAINES, ILLINOIS, MAY 7, 1962 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett,'Tistle,°Travis,' Bell, Bonaguidi, Rateike and Blume responding to roll call.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Travis to approve the !minutes of April 16, 1962. The motion was approved by °acclamation vote. OPEN BIDS ON ATING EIFMENT: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Rateike.the bids on heating elements were opened. The following bids were received: Scott Electric $942.66 Benge Electric Co. 995.00. Chas: Johnson Electric 1,030.00 187 -2- 5/7/62 On motion by Alderman Rateike:and seconded by Bonagp'idi, the bids were referred to the Building and Grounds and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. OPEN BIDS PAVING ALGONQUIN ROAD AND WHITE ST.: On motion by Alderman Pridkett and seconded by Tistle the above bids were opened. .The following bids were received. Rock Road Construction Co., Chicago Allied Asphalt Paving Co., Hillside Mager Paving Co., Skokie -Arcole Midwest Corp On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded Street and Finance Committees, Engineer and OPEN BIDS FOR STORM SEWER BIH 'ICOUST AND 8onaguidi and seconded by Travis,.the above were received: Brautigan Co., Chicago Sam Cerniglia Co., Melrose Park Rossetti Contracting Co., Chicago Scully, Hunter and Scully George D. Hardin, Chicago Joe B. Divito Co., Des Plaines John Gianini and Son, Chicago Peter Ciccone Inc., Chicago Ciccone Bros., Chicago Northwest Skokie Corp, Skokie J. Centracchio and Son, Chicago .13,870.40 14,994.74 ,17,099.50 15,982.70 by Tistle the,.bids were referred to the "Superintendent of Public Works. • yyrr• RIVERV�Gi AVE.: On motion ly A derman bids were opened. The following.bids .$16,603.85 18,474.65 18,582.45 18, 587.00 19,201.40 19,202.85 19,600.20 20,056.21 20,247.15 20,951.50 23,788.75 On motion by. Alderman Tistle and seconded by Travis the bids were referred to the Sewer and. Finance Committees, Engineer, and Superintendent of Public Works. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: The Clerk submitted the monthly reports of Comptroller Bach and Commissioner Weideman. City Attorney Dowd reported he would attend hearing on.Kuntze's disennexation case May 8th. APPROVE LACEY'S SUB.: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume the Council approved the -above plat. KUNTZE'S DISANNERATION PETITION: Alderman Bell made the following report:' "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found Municipal Development Committee'and Mayor met with E. Kuntze and his attorney to find means to keep property in the city to retain control. Kuntze offered a buffer strip of 22 homes on the east border of his property and 18 homes on the north side. In return he requested C-3 zoning on 11.85 acres fronting on Rt. 83, R-4 zoning for lots (9 lots) fronting on 83. north of Dempster and a variation to 2,400 aq. ft. on the balance of the original property. After further discussion, Kuntze agreed to accept C-2 zoning on the commercial property fronting on Rt. 83. We, therefore, recommend rezoning of the property as requested. City Attorney be authorized to prepare the proper ordinances. Multi -family property south of Dempster Street be re-referred to the Zoning Board for the necessary variation." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume to reconsider the vote on Kuntze rezoning report, was approved. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume to approve the Municipal Development Committee report. The motion, was approved by acclamation vote. COHEN'S PLEASANT MANOR REZONING: Alderman Bell made the following report,:4, "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found due to the nature of the surrounding area, it is not feasible to expect single family zoning to be retained facing the county apartments. Several other street plans were discussed but none were felt practical since they resulted inr•under- sized lots, double frontage blocks and generally bad area layout. A definite I ' -3- 5/7/62 hardship results from county's zoning of the adjacent property to multi- family. We, your Committee oxj Municipal Development, therefore recommend rezoning of the property as originally proposed in our previous report. Ordinance now on first reading be placed on passage." The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Wright to approve the report. After considerable discussion the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright, F igard, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: Alderman Rateike, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter and Travis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TO APPOINT FIREMAN TO FILL VACANCY: On motion by Alderman glstle and seconded by Figard the Fire and Police Commission are to appoint'one fireman by May 26th. ADDITIONWTRNCB ANDHRUBERT: FOR On: Alderman Rateike' reported on the above and made the motion which was seconded by Luellen to award the contract to Bishop Tree Service for $477.75 for trees and shrubery for the City Hall Grounds. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, LuellenMoehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and,Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. UNITED MOTOR COACH BUS ROUTES: Alderman Bonaguidi reported on the above new routes. • REJECT ALL GARBAGE BIDS AND TO READVERTISE: Alderman Figard made the following report: "Your Committee on Sanitation has investigated. the above and has found that we feel all•bide should be rejected, checks and bonds returned and we to readvertise for bids:On the basis of 1 and 2 year trial contracts with the same basic contract for 10 years, as submitted for bid on March 19th. Our reason is that supplementary offers have been proposed which cannot be accepted as they were not in the original bid form and contracts and can prove advantageous to the citizens of the City of Des Plaines. Bids are returnable May 21, 1962." On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Flouter the Council approved the report. SIDEWALK REPAIR BID AWARDED TO N & N CEMENT The sidewalk repair bid was awarded to the above contractor for sixty three cents per square foot. The motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle to award the above bid to N & N Cement Contractors. 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, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE DRIVEWAY'P&RMITS FOR S.E. CORNER WOLF AND CENTRAL ROADS: Alderman. Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has Investigated the above and has found that the necessary state driveway permits have been issued for four 35 foot driveways. We, your Committee on Streets and Tragic have therefore recommended that the Superintendent of ° Public Works be authorized to issue permits for two 35 foot driveways on Central and two 35 foot driveways for Wolf Road." On motion by Alderman ' Jackson and seconded by Tistle the Council approved the report. MAINTENANCE OF STREETS RESOLUTION MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS: Alderman Jackson re- ported he had two resolutions for maintenance of Arterial and Non -Arterial , Streets. A copy of streets to be mailed to each alderman. On motion by . Alderman Jackson and seconded by Bell the Council adopted the resolution. Alderman Wright reported of increased traffic on Campbell and Van Buren Ave. due to all the stop signs on Algonquin Road. The Mayor referred same to the Street Committee. AWARD LD4E BID: The motion was made .by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard to award the lime bid to Marblehead Lime Company. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: 189 -4- 5/7/62 Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson, and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TO EXTEND WATER MAIN FROM WELL NO. 6: Alderman Flauter made the following report: "Your Committee on Water has investigated the above and has found that in order to tie in Well No. 6 to the softening plant, approximately 2,290 feet of 10" pipe will be needed at an estimated cost of $15,000.00. We, your Committee on Water therefore recommend the City advertise for bids to:perform the necessary work. Specifications to be drawn by City Engineer Fletcher, returnable June 4th." On motion by Alderman F lauter and seconded by Moehling the Council approved the report. " APPROVE WATER CONNECTION WITH DOMESTIC UTILITY CO. IN BELiIRE: Alderman Flauter made'the.following report: "Your Committee on Water has investigated the above and has found that in the opinion of the City Engineer that a connection with Domestic Utility Company in the vicinity of 'Potter and Emmerson would be ad- vantageous to the City. The estimated cost of the 6" main valve and meter is about $3000.00. Half .of.thia cost'is to be paid by Domestic Utility Company. The estimated cost to the City will be $1,500.00. We Jour Committee on Water, therefore r$cammend the City advertise for bids to make this connection. Specifica- tions to be drawn by City Engineer Fletcher and bids returnable June 4th." On motion by Aldermam.Flauter and seconded by Figard the Council approved the report. MINER STREET 1Ofl H FEEDER MAIN BIDS: Alderman Flouter made the following report: "Your Committee. on. Water has investigated the above and has found that upon the reoammendation of the City Engineer it would be desirable to install a 10" main across the river by means of the bridge in order to insure a better supply of water to users in the vicinity. The estimated cost of this project is $8,000.00. We, your Committee on Water, therefore recommend the City advertise for bids on this project. Specifications to be drawn by the City Engineer. Bids returnable June 4th." On motion by Alderman F tauter and seconded by Moehling the Council approved the report. TO ADVERTISE BIDS CRANING OF SLUDGE BEDS: On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard the Council approved to advertise bids for the above, to be, returned May 21st. TO ADVERTISE BIDS TO REPLACE MOTOR: On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard the Council approved to advertise bids to,replace motor, bids to be returned May 21st. MAYFIEID SEWER CONNECTION: Alderman Moehlirig reported on connecting the Mayfield Sub. sanitary sewer to the new Belaire sewer on Dempster Street. The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Bonaguidi to connect the sewer. After considerable discussion and on motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Jackson, it was tabled. AWARD BID ON CATCH BASIN CLEANING: The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Rateike to award the bid of 500 basins to each of the lowest bidders. After discussion and on motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett, it was referred back to the Sewer Committee for further consideration. As Alderman Bonaguidi desired to have it awarded to the highest bidder, Alderman Moehling requested a recess and after reconvening, made the motion to award the bid to City Sanitary Co. at $4.20 per basin, on recommendation by Superintendent Warnicky, which was seconded by Luellen. 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, Bell, Jackson. and, Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE EFEN(_E EiECTRIC SIGNI1551 TOUHY AVE.: Alderman Blume reported on above sign and on motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Prickett the sign was approved. APPROVE SIGN S.W. CORNER BIRiCHWOOD AND MANNHEIM ROAD: Alderman Blume reported on -5- 5/7/62 above. sign and on motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by' Travis the sign was approved. Alderman Travis made a verbal report on boys work. CODIFICATION OF THE CITY CODE: Alderman Flauter made the following report: "Your Committee on Judiciary has investigated the above and has found the firm of Sterling Codifiers of Weiser, ° Idaho has offered the moat favorable price, quality of work and service of firms contacted. The bid $5,900.00 for 100 copies was the low bid. A supplementary service to keep th4 code current is offered at $491.50 per year. This includes printing of all ordinances passed within the year together with index changes if required. We, your Committee on Judiciary, therefore recommend the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a contract with Sterling Codifiers in the amount of $5,900.00 for the City Code and $491.50 for the Supplementeiry Service." The motion was made by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Wright to approve the report. 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, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None: The Mayor declared the motion carried. ° APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAIDS THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS. ARE DUE AND PAYS ABLE 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 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, .Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. R.E. DOOIEY FLAT NOT APPROVED: The Clerk read a report from the Plan Commission that they would not approve the above. Municipal Development meeting May 14th. PIEASANZ MANOR"ZONING ORDINANCE NOT ADOPTED: The Clerk read for -the second reading Zoning Ordinance No. Z-1-62. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Jackson to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman ° Blume, Wright, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: Alderman Rateike, Luellen, Moehling and Travis. The Mayor declared the motion lost as 10 votes are required to adopt the ordinance due to petition of property owners objecting to the rezoning. FIAT OF ZE ON'S CAPITOL HILL SUB. UNIT 7: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal Development Committee. PLAT OF VACATING FOBTION OF BERRY_LANE AND ORDINANCE: The Clerk informed the Council he had the above plat and ordinance. The Clerk read for the first reading the ordinance. The Mayor referred the plat to the Municipal Develop- went Committee and the ordinance to the City Attorney to check. NO. Z-7-62 ZONING ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance on"Bulk Regulations." NO. T-1-62 ':TRAFFIC ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. Letter from the Mayor of Monmouth on State Wage Scales. The Mayor will reply to the above letter. 1 1 1 -64 5/7/62 PLAN COMMISSION REPORT ON MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE: The above report was re- ferred to the Municipal Development Committee. COOMBS RESOLUTION: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Prickett the Mayor will read a resolution to Mrs. Coombs regarding the death of Fireman Robert Coombs.. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle a plaque is to be purchased and placed in the City Hall Lobby. Chief Kolze and Comptroller Bach to purchase and have it installed. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Rudolph Schaefer to'4/30/63; Ernest Stewart to 4/30/64; Clifford Carlson to 4/30/65. These were approved on motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Wright. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Appointment of Raymond Fiddelke to 4/30/65, approved on motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen. FIRE AND POLICE' COMMISSION: Appointment of John Tures to 4/30/65, approved on motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Tistle. LIBRARY BOARD: Appointment of Marion Kunkel and Robert Currier to 4/30/65, approved on motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Luellen. TRUSTEE POLICE PEENSION FUND: Appointment of C. Dewey Imig to 4/30/64, approved on motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Blume. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: Appointment of Emmo Giesea, approved on motion by Alder- man Travis and seconded by Luellen. YOUTH COMMISSION: Appointment of Charl a3 Pezoldt, on motion by Alderman Travis and seconded by Luellen. ZONING BOARD: Appointment of Earle P. Stover, Jr.' and Albert L. Gundelach to 4/30/67, on motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Blume. letter from Chapman and Cutter regarding Citizens Waycinden offering to furnish water to the City of Des Plaines, The Mayor referred the above,letter to the Water Committee. IRTTER FROM NEWBERG CONSTRUCTION CO.: Letter from the above was referred to the Building and Grounds Committee regarding desire to purchase City Well property at Well No. 2. BLt - CHAIRMAN OF MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: On motion by Alderman .Prickett and seconded by Travis the Council approved the Mayor's appointment of Alderman Blume as Chairman of the Municipal Development Committee and Alderman Rateike to Finance Committee to replace Alderman Bell who will resign. PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF COLUMBIA AVE. BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: The above petition was referred to the Board of Local Improvements. TETTER FROM ARTHUR AMLING: The above letter was referred to the Street Committee. A card from the Coombs family acknowledging appreciation of sympathy of the City Council was received by the Clerk ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bonaguidi to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W. J. He}'rich, City Clerk 191 q 9 OC1 • • 1 1 1