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05/21/1962193 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD MAY 21, 1962 IN THE , COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL 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, Jackson : Bonaguidi and Blume responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was -made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to approve the minutes of the adjourned meeting of April 24th and the regular meeting of May 7th. The motion was approved by acclamation vote. OPEN BIDS ON GARBAGE DISPOSAL: On motion by Alderman F igard and seconded by • Bonaguidi the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids Were received& Leyden Disposal Co., Schiller Park $1.10 per month Barrington Trucking Co., Barrington 1.10 per month Van Der Molen Disposal Co.,Melrose Park 1.11 per month Arc Disposal Co., Des Plaines • 1.25 per month A contract from Garden City Disposal Company, the city to pay 35 dents per cubic yard of sanitation refuse disposed at the dumpsites the company has within five miles of the city. On motion .by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman Wright, the bids were referred to the Sanitation and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. OFEN BIDS ON SLUDGE REMOVAL: On motion b Alderman Blume and seconded by Jackson the above bids were opened. The following bids were received& Per yard Per hour Trumbull Excavating, River Grove $2.00 . 24.00 Reiemer Bros, Schiller Park 2.40 24.50 Doetsoh Bros, Wheeling 2.25 24.00 On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Travis, the bids were referred to the' Water and Finance Committees and. Superintendent of Public Works. OPEN BIDS ON VARI-DRIVE MOTOR UNIT: On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Luellen the above bid was opened. Only one bid was received from the Transmission Supply Company of .Peoria, Ill, net price of $1,128.60. On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Nbehling the bid was referred to the Water and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. OFFICIAL S: The Clerk submitted the reports of the City Treasurer 'and the Nurse and Welfare Association. Superintendent Wernicke reported of turning on water at Well No. 6 which caused the discoloring of the water. Engineer Fletcher reported on -work on Thacker Street and on motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Moehling, bids were to be advertised for paving the street. SEWER IN WESTFIELD GARDENS: Superintendent Wernicke reported of a storm sewer through the property in Westfield Gardens where home is being constructed and owner desires to cover sewer with cement. Attorney Dowd was instructed to prepare con- tract to eliminate the City of any liability. The above,was approved on motion by,Alderman Luellen and seconded by Blume with Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign contract. • APPROVE REZONING AND ANNEXATION N.W. CORNER IEE AND OAHTON STREETS: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on•Muyicipal Development has investi- gated the above and has found property is surrounded on two sides by the City of Des Plaines. Petitioner has agreed to accept C-2 Zoning on Lee Street for a depth of 150 feet lying west of Lee. Zoning Board has recommended mezoning. We, your 1 9 -2- Committee on Munictal Development therefore recommend annexation of property as requested. Rezoning to C-2 as above described. City Attorney be authorized to prepare the proper ordinances. That the ordinances now on firdt reading be placed. on passage tonight." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Bonaguidi, the Council approved the report. APPROVE ZEMON'S CAPITAL HILL SUB. UNIT. NO. 7: The above plat vas approved on motion by Alderman Bell and seconded. by, Blume. PETITION TO ANNEX LAND WEST OF PENNSYLVANIA AVE. APPROVED: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found.property consists of approximately 15 acres fronting on Oakton Street. Single family residential zoning is planned for the entire area. Propetty is surrounded on three sides by the city of Des Plaines. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend annexation of the property as requested. City Attorney be authorized to prepare the proper ordinance." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume the Council approved the report. TO APPOINT ONE PATROLMAN: On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Luellen the Fire and Police Commissioners are to appoint one patrolman. • IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPOSED FIRE STATION ON THACKER STREET: Alderman Tistbreported a cost of $12,988.76 for the above. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Figard to approve the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None.. The Mayor declardd the motion carried. License and Inspection meeting May 25th in Police Department. WIDENING WALNUT STREET AT FIRST AVE.: The motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle to widen Walnut Street but on motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bonaguidi, the matter was tabled. Bids are to be advertised for street sweeper and vacumn leaf loader. On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle, the Council approved to advertise the above bids. Street Committee meeting on May 31st at 8:00 P.M. AWARD BID ON STORM SEWER: The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Figard to award the storm sewer bid for Birch, Locust and Riverview to Brantigan Company for $16,603:85. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. MASON LANE STORM SEWER: Alderman Moehling made the following report: "Your Committee on Sewer•has investigated the above and has found that this sewer is one of the worst sewers remaining in Des Plaines with respect to flooding base- ments of residences along the street because of the use of the sewer for both sanitary and storm purposes. It has been estimated that a 12 to 18 inch sewer for storm water purposes can be placed in Mason Lane for about $12,000.00. We your Committee =Sewers, therefore recommend that Engineer Fletcher be authorized to draw up plans and specifications for the Mason Lane storm sewer." The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Bonaguidi to approve the report. Alderman Prickett objected. The Mayor.put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: AidermanBlume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: Alderman Prickett. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Judiciary Committee meeting May 29th. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett made the following report: 195 -3- ' 5/21/62 BE HIT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT TREMOR AND CITY CIERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright, Juellen,.Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FRANCHISE: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to approve the franchise. After discussion on vote by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Luellen, it was tabled, so some of the Aldermen can study the franchise. ZONING BOARD REPORT ON PROPERTY NORTH OF DEVON ON DES PLAID'S AVE.: The Clerk read the above report and the Mayor referred same to the Municipal Development Committee. ADOPT NO. Zi -4-62 ORDINANCE N.W. CORNER IEE AND OAKTON STREETS: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called -the roll with the following results: .Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT No. A-1-62 ORDINANCE N.W. CORNER IBE AND OAKTON STREETS: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following resultsi Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright, Luellen, Thehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT No. T-1-62 ORDINANCE PARKING ON PEARSON STREET: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Wright 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 Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT NO. Z-7-62 ORDINANCE "BULK REGULATIONS" The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance.` The motion was made by Alderman Flauter 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 Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nayw: None, The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE BY COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY: The Clerk read the above report from the Zoning Board. The Mayor ordered it placed on file. STACHNIK'S SUB. PLAT: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal Develop- ment Committee. FIRST READING NO, T-2-62 ORDINANCE MINER STREET BETWEEN IEE AND DES PLAINES AVE.: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING NO. Z-8-62 ORDINANCE KUNTZE'S HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS: for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING NO. T-3-62 ORDINANCE HOWARD AND ASH STREETS: The the first reading the above ordinance. The Clerk read Clerk read for 196 -4- 5/21/62 ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION PETITION RAILROAD CROSSING; AT MANNHEIM NORTH OF TOUHY: The above petition was received from J. Emil Anderson and Son. On motion by Alder- man Luellen and seconded by Figard the Council authorized the Mayor to sign the petition. The Mayor referred to the License Committee to amend ordinance on $1.00 penalty for vehicle licenses. OOMMITTEE: APPOINTMENTS APPROVED: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard the following Committee appointments were approved: Municipal Development Building and Grounds Elm Tree Disease Library City Code Finance Youth Activity Board of Local Improvements Chairman Traffic Commission Vice -Chairman Traffic Commission Alderman Bonaguidi Alderman Flauter Alderman Travis Alderman Tistle Alderman Moehling Alderman Rateike Alderman Luellen Alderman Travis Immo Giesea Herman Divito AWARD PAVING BID ALGONQUIN ROAD AND.WHITE STREETS: The motion was made by Alder- man Jackson and seconded by Travis to award the Algonquin White paving bid to the Rock Road Construction Company for $13,870.40. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. At Alderman Tistle's request parking in'1700 block of Illinois Street. was referred to the Street Committee. At Alderman Tistle's request, City Attorney to draft ordinance no parking west side of 1800 and 1900 block of Illinois Street. At Alderman Luellen's request speed and load limits on Pennsylvania Avenue was referred to the Street Committee. ERECTION IN SMITH WARD: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Travis the Council approved to hold an election for Alderman in the Sixth Ward to fill vacancy on Bell's retirement. At Alderman Travis' request load limit on Everett, Prospect and Maple Streets was referred to the Street Committee. Paving of Maple Street south of Everett was referred to the Street Committee. TRANSFER OF SALES TAX FOR. EXPENSE OF CENSUS: On motion by Alderman :Prickett and seconded by Wright the Council approved to transfer above funds. RESIGNATION CF ALDERMAN HELL: A letter of resignation was received from Alder- man Bell to take effect May 21, 1962. Alderman Blume and Travis commended him for his excellent service to the City. On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Prickett the Council approved the resignation. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Luellen to adjourn the meeting to May 28th, 1962. The Council approved biacclamation. L /', Otto W. J. He ich, City Clerk