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03/04/1963283 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MARCH 4, 1963 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Travis, French, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter and Figard responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Wright to approve the minutes of February 18, 1963. The motion was approved by acclamation vote. OPEN BIDS ON. POLICE MOTORCYCLE: On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Rateike, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Illinois Harley-Davidson Sales, Oak Park Becker's Harley-Davidson, Skokie . • $1,444.14 1,579.40 On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Bonaguidi the bids were referred to the Police and Finance Committees and Chief Kennicott. OPEN BIDS FOR PAINTING WATER TANK: On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Blume the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bide were received: Warren Peterson Spray Painting, Wilmette, I11. Universal Construction Co., Indianapolis, Ind, Chicago Painting Service, Chicago American Painting Co., Hammond, Ind, Simmer Co., Franklin Park Neuman Co.; Chicago (Alternate) Neuman Co., Chicago On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard, the bids the Water and Finance Committees and Engineer Fletcher. OPEN BIDS ON FIRE TRUCK: On motion by Alderman Tistleland seconded by Rateike, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were re- ceived: 4,230.00 4,800.00 4,655.00 5,710.00 5,660.00 4,500.00 4,760.00 were referred to Seagrave Motor Co., Middleboro) Mass. Maxim Motor Co., Middleboro, Mass. 31,198.00 31,499.73 On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Blume the bids were referred to the Fire and Finance Committees and Chief Kolze. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the annual report of the Comptroller Bach for receipts and disbursements of 1962, the January report of the City Treasurer, the February report of the Building Commissioner. Engineer Fletcher reported about repairs for wells and requestdd permission to employ some company to pull Well No. 6 at a charge of $28.00 or less per hour. The motion was made by Alderman Blume and seconded by Bonaguidi to grant permission to employ a company to pull Well No. 6. 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, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor referred the Julius Cohen Case to the Judiciary Committee. tatter from Iroquois Civic Assn. to appeal the Esser Case to a higher court was referred.to the City Attorney. APPROVE KUNTZE HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS UNIT NO. 9 PIAT: Alderman Blume made the following report: 'Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the 284 -2- 3/4/63 above and has found this unit consists of 38 Single -Family lots located West of Waycinden Park, bounded on the North by Thacker Street, City limits on the South, and Church property as well as Kuntze's multi -family tract on the west. A variation was approved for lot depths of lots 3,4,23 to 28 inclusive by the Plan Commission. These lots have less than the 125 foot minimum lot depth but more than the required square foot lot area. It should be noted that approval of this plat will terminate Kincaid Court in Waycinden Park. A letter expressing final approval of this subdivision by the Plan Commission as well as a letter from the subdivider agreeing to the installation of all public improvements at his expense are'attached. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend that the City Council approve the Plat of Subdivision as presented and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said plat upon receipt of.bond or escrow agreement covering the installation of all public improvements." On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Prickett the Council approved the report. APPROVE PLAT OF DNS PLAINES TERRACE UNIT NO. 4: On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Figard the Council approved the report, which was made by Alderman Blume. Following is the report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found subdivision is located on the northeast side of Rand Road and is nearing completion. Unit # 4 consists of Lots 1 through 48 inclusive, located West of Des Plaines Terrace Unit # 2 (Sixth Ave.) North of Rand Road, South of Polynesian Drive, Lots 16 through 28 inclusive, are double frontage and are covered by a restrictive ccavenant on the final plat restrict- ing ingress or egress from Rand Road. Plan Commission gave final approval January 14, 1963.. Agreement from the subdivider concerning the installation of improvements to the property is attached as well as letter from the Plan Commission recomending approval. We, your Committee'on Municipal Development, therefore recommend that the City Council approve the plat of subdivision as presented and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said plat upon receipt of bond or escrow agreement covering public improvements." APPROVE PLAT OF DES PLAINES TERRACE UNIT NO. 3: Alderman Blume made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found this property consists of seventy multi -family zoned lots located between Third and Fourth Avenues and between Rand Road and Polynesian Drive. Units 1, 2, 3, and 4 have been approved with only Unit 5 remaining to complete this entire subdivision. "It should be noted that Lots 21, 23 and 24 have less than the required depth but more than,the.required minimum square foot area. A restrictive covenant is shown covering,Lots 25 to 29 inclusive, restricting egress and ingress off Rand Road being double frontage lots. " A letter expressing final approval of this subdivision by the Plan Commission as well as a letter from the subdivider agreeing to the installation of all public improvements at his expense are attached. "We, your Committee on Municipal Development Committee therefore recommend that the City Council approve the Plat of Subdivision as presented and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign said Plat upon receipt 9f bond or escrow agreement covering the installation of all public improvements." On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Jackson, the Council approved the report. TRENDEL PROPERTY TO BE: ANNEXED: Alderman Blume reported that litigation in a zoning matter involved the Trendel property and now they desira to be annexed to the City, Lots 2 and 3 in William Lagerhausen Division. On motion by Alder- man Blume and seconded by Moehling the Council approved to annex the property. PARKWAY ON JEFFERSON STREET: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found, after meeting jointly with the Traffic Commission: 1) That all day porkers monopolize the parking spaces from Lee to Ida Streets on the North side of Jefferson. 2) That the removal of the stop signs controlling the flow of Jefferson traffic onto Graceland has created a hazardous condition for pedestrians, and that the replace- -4- 3/4/63 "2. Na will suggest publicity material describing to the voters the extent and cost factors involved in the construction and financing programs. "3. Upon successful conclusion of a referendum to authorize the project, we will prepare and submit to the several municipal bond rating agencies data with a view to securing for Des Plaines a favorable rating for the proposed bond issues. "4. We will prepare prospectuses covering population trends, historical financial data and other pertinent information so that at the proper time. interested bidders on the proposed bond'issues may have before them complete financial information relative to the municipality and the proposed bond issues. "5. We will advise you as to the proper procedure of advertising the sale of any such bonds at a sale or sales open to all interested bidders and assist you in the condi t of such sales. "6. We will instruct the bank note company as to the proper printing of the required bonds. "7. We will recommend a program of investment of the temporarily idle process of the bond issues. "Our compensation for the services outlined above shall be based upon the following schedule: 4/10 of 1$ of the par value of the first $1,000,000 bonds, plus 3/10 of 1$ of the par value of all additional bonds issued. "If the authorized bond issue should be sold in series from time to time, it is agreed that the foregoing schedule shall be applied cumulatively as if they were in fact one series. Payment of such fees shall be made to us upon submission of statements immediately following delivery of bonds of each series. "It is intended that we'pay the costs of such surveys and analyses as we may require but that the municipality will pay directly all other fees. and charges incidental to the proposed financing. 'This contract does not contemplate the furnishing of legal services by the under- signed Company, nor by its officers, agents or employees. "In the event the bond issue above described is not issued for any reason what- soever within two (2) years from date hereof and if the governing -board then decides not to pursue the projects, the fee for our services will be one Thousand dollars ($1,000.00). "This proposal is to terminate two (2) years from date hereof if bonds have not been issued or unless extended by mutual agreement. /8/ Benjamin and Lang, Inc. "ACCEPTED pursuant to authority granted by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, this day of March, 1963. ". mf /s/ Herbert H.Behrel, Mayor Attest: /s/ Otto W. J.Henrich, City Clerk 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, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: Alderman Travis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR CLEANING 1.000 CATCH BASINS: On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Tistle the Council approved to advertise bids for cleaning about 1,000 catch basins. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR 150 PARKING METERS: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Bonaguidi the Council approved to advertise bids for 150 parking meters for Cumberland Parking Lot. • -3- 14/63 ment of the above stop signs would cause a traffic block. 3) That the matter of improving Harding Street be kept in committee for further study. "We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, meeting jointly with the Traffic Commission, therefore recommend: 1) That the City Attorney be requested to draft an ordinance to provide for signs restricting week -day parking on the North side of Jefferson from Lee to Ida to three hours. 2) that as soon agweather permits ,the crosswalk markings should be renewed and that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to purchase and erect signs stating that traffic should not block the crosswalk. These signs should be placed conspicuously on both sides of Jefferson in full view of traffic approaching the crosswalk." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Rateike the Council approved the report. GRANT PERMIT TWO DRIVEWAYS, CLARK SERVICE STATION, EIMHURST ROAD: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found that the Clark Oil Corp., requests permission to install two thirty-five foot driveways at their station site approximately 503 feet South of Thacker on the East side of Elmhurst Road. That the location of the proposed driveways does not constitute an unusual hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic. That the plat submitted did not bear any notations with regard to the 10 foot sidewalks usually located in cozmercial•areas. "Me, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that the Superin- tendent of Public Works be authorized to issue two permits for 35 foot driveways as described on the attached plat, after he has received file copies of the State permits for these driveways. That the Bu$1ding Commissioner double check the plat and take the necessary steps to insure the installation of the necessary sidewalk." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistie the Council approved the report. GRANT .DRIVEWAY PERMIT 1024 NORTH AVE: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found that the petitioner requests permits for 2 - 20 foot driveways to allow the ingress and egress to a parking area located on the building setback. That the proposed locations of the drivewa*s are far enough from, intersections as to minimize interference with the normal flow of traffic. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that the Super- intendent of PublicWorks be authorized to issue the requested permits for the two driveways of 20 feet each." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Blume the Council approved the report. RESCIND MOTION FOR STORM SEWER AND WATER TOWERS: On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Rateike the Council rescinded the February 18th meeting motion to have a bond issue referendum for storm sewer and two water towers. $2,310,000 STORM SEWER REFERENDUM: The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Rateike to have a $2,310,000 storm sewer bond issue referendum April 16, 1963. 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, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. BENJAMIN AND LANG RETAINED AS CONSULTANT FOR STORM SEWER BOND ISSUE: The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Prickett to retain Benjamin and Lang as Financial Consultants for Storm Sewer Bond issue and Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the following agreement. "We have been invited to submit this proposal covering our services as Financial Consultants to your municipality in the matter of financing your sewer improvement projects by issuance of general obligation bonds. "Our services as your Financial Consultants are "1. We will submit for your approval suggested rate data and all other financial data relating improvements. listed herewith: #ond retirement schedules, tax to financing of the proposed 9 SZ -6- 3/4/63 of Ieee St. On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Luellen the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Figard 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, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter,Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried. FIRST READING M-5-63 ORDINANCE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CHARGE: TheClerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING M-6-63 ORDINANCE VACATING ROBIN LANE ESTATES: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO: An agreement for the above sewer on Wolf and Rand Roads. On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Prickett, the Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, the agreement. The Mayor referred the Kerr Chemical Fire Contract to the Fire Committee. ARTHUR MASON ION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Mr. Mason served seven years on the Commission and tendered his resignation. On -motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard, the Council accepted his resignation and the Mayor is to write a letter. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded byRateike, the Council approved to adjourn to March 11, 1963 at 8:00 P.M. Otto W./1 Henrich,City Clerk MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, MARCH 11, 1963 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Travis, French, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter and Figard, responding to roll call. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR ELECTION: The Clerk read the above resolution which is as follows: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES APPOINTING JUDGES OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY C LERRK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE. HELD APRIL 16, 1963 "WHEREAS the City of Des Plaines, will .hold an election onTuesday, the 16th day of April, 1963 A.D. for the purpose of electing one four year term Alderman for the First, Third, Fourth,Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Wards and one Alderman for the Fifth Ward for a two year term to fill vacancy, and it,being neces;ary to pro- vide polling places, appoint judges of election and to give notice of such election. "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines County of Cook, State of Illinois. "Section 1. That the following places be and the same are hereby designated as the polling places for the election to be held April 16, 1963. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Section 2. That the following are, and they are hereby appointed as judges of election for the election to be held April 16, 1963. = S0 3/11/63 "Section -3. That the -City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to publish -a notice of the election to be held April 16, 1963, in the manner and form as provided by law in the Des Plaines. Suburban Times and the Des Plaines Journal. Section 4. :That this resolution shall be in full force and effect fram and after its adoption, and approval, according to law. " /8/ Herbert 'H.'Behrel, Mayor ATTEST: Otto W. J.Henrich, City Clerk Passed this llth day of March, 1963 Approved this llth day of March, 1963 The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Blume to adopt the resolution The Mayor put the -question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:-Alderman'Rate.ke, Blume, Luellen, Moehling,'Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. _ AWARD MOTORCYCLE BID: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Flauter to'awerd'th'e police.motorcycie bid to theIllinois Harley' Davidson Sales For $1,444:14: 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, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The -Motion was made'by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to adjourn. The motion was approved by acclamation vote. 7. Otto Mi/J. Henrich, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUDEIL, CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MARCH .18, 1963 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting w as called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with . Alderman Tistle, Travis, French, Jackson, Bonaguidi,Rateike, Blume,Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter and Figard responding to rollaall. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Rateike to qpprove the minutes of the March 4th and adjourned meeting of March 11, 1963. OPEN BIDS ON CLEANING CATCH BASINS: On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Bonaguidi, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: City Sanitary Service $4.90 George Bonadore Basin Service 5.75 The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Bonaguidi to declare a five minute recess. The Mayor informed the Council another bid on gasoline tank was to be opened and then he would declare the recess. • OPEN BIDS ON GASOLINE AND TANK: On motion by. Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Tistle, the .Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. Three bids were received and on motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Blume the bids were referred to the Finance Committee and Superintendent of Public Works. The Mayor declared a recess regarding catch basin bid. After reconvening the motion was made by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Rateike to award the bid to the City Sanitary Service and return other bid check. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume 0 (3aa