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03/18/19633/11/63 "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 -2- 3/18/63 Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the reports of the Comptroller, City Treasurer for February. Also'the Des Plaines Neese and Welfare reports for the last three months. Attorney DiLeonardi reported on County Zoning. On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Rateike the Attorney is to protest the one Multi -Family Zoning. Attorney Diteonardi reported on the Cohen Case and recommended appealing the case. The motion vas made by Alderman Luellen and seconded byFlauter that the Attorney inuld appeal the case. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Travis, French. Nays: Alderman Blume, Figard, Tistle, Jackson and Bonaguidi. The Mayor voted'QAye" and declared the motion carried. APPROVE BR AN MANOR -SECOND ADDN. UNIT 1 PLAT: Alderman Blume reported on the above plat and =motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Bonaguidi the Council approved the plat. APPROVE BR AN MANOR SECOND ADDN. UNIT NO. 3: Alderman Blume reported on'the above plat on motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Bonaguidi, the Council approved the plat. APPROVE KUNTZE'S HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS SUB. PLAT: Alderman BluMe reported the £following: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found this unit consists of lots 1 to 15 inclusive located on the north side of Debra Drive between Beau and Marshall Drives. Lot 16 is at the east side of Marshall at Debra. It should be noted that Lot 16 has five feet less than the required minimum frontage and as a result has less than the required minimum area, however, according to the Plan Commission, there is no possibility of creating a lot of. larger size, therefore they recommend the approval of this variation. All public improvements are in place with the exception of the final surface of the street, according to the City engineer, which are covered by bonds of completion under Unit ## 6. The Plan Commission gave its final approval on February 25, 1963 on the attached letter. Property is zoned R-2 residential. "We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend that the Council concur with.the recommendation of the Plan Commission to approve this Plat and that the -Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to affix their signatures thereon." On.motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Flauter the Council approved the plat. Alderman Blume called a meeting of the Municipal Development Committee for March 25th. TO APPROVE ONE PATROLMAN: • On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Flauter the Fire and Police Commission are to appoint one patrolman. SALE OF CHRISTMAS:TREESi Alderman Tistle presented an ordinance on sale of Christmas Trees and requested it be referred to the License and Inspection Committee and . City Attorney. KERR CHEMICAL FIRE CONTRACT: Alderman Tistle made the following report: "Your Committee on Fire has investigated the above and has found the City of Des Plaines and Kerr Chemical Company entered into a Fire Contract for the year 1962. The Fire Department has complied with this contfaot, Kerr Chemical Company has not, there is a balance of $500.00 due the. city on the contract of $1,000.00 for the year 1962. "We, your Committee on Fire, therefore recamnend the Kerr Chemical Company be advised by the City Comptroller, payments of $100.00 per month are due the first of each month beginning April lst"until the balance of $500.00 has been paid in full." On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Figard the Council approved the report. 6S� 291. 3/18/63 HOWARD STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found that the recommendations of the Traffic Commission are in the best interests of safety. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend acceptance of the Traffic Commission report calling for the City Attorney to draft ordinances permitting the installation of stop signs causing traffic from Westview, Plainview and Eastview to stop for Howard and causing Howard to stop for Webster Lane. We further request the City Attorney and Superintendent of Public Works contact the.Park.District. andGood Shepherd Church regarding installation of sidewalks across their property." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle the Council concurred in the report. Alderman Jackson requested traffic on Riverview Avenue from Elm to River Road be referred to the Traffic Commission. ADOPT RESOLUTION MAINTENANCE NON -ARTERIAL STREETS: 'Alderman Jackson submitted the above. resolution for expenditure of $27,500.00 Motor Fuel Tax Funds for maintenance of Non -arterial streets. On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis the Council adopted the resolution. ADOPT RESOLUTION MAINTENANCE OF ARTERIAL STREETS: Alderman Jackson presented the above resolution for expenditure of 38,000.00 Motor Fuel Tax Funds for maintenance of Arterial streets. On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Rateike the Council adopted the resolution. AWARD BID FAINTING OF WATER TANK: The motion was made by Alderman Flouter and seconded by Figard to award the bid on painting water tank to the Warren Peterson Spray Painting Company for 34,230.00. 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, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. AWARD FIRE TRUCK BID TO THE SEA RAVE CORP.: Alderman Tistle made the following report: "Your Committee on Fire has investigated the above and has found the Fire Committee, the Finance Committee and the Fire Chief regret there were only two bids received on the pumper. However, to readvertise for bids would cause a delay of probably one month. It also would be unfair to the original bidders, whose quotations have been made public. Wei your Committee on Fire, therefore recommend that the low bid of the Seagrave Corp. for 331,198.00 be accepted and that the deposit check of the unsuccessful bidder be returned." 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 r esults: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. lays: None. The Mayor.declared the motion carried. HUMBLE OIL COMPANY REQUEST FOR WATER GRANTED: Alderman Flauter made the following report: "Your Committee onWater has investigated the above and has found since the above company has expressed a desire to annex to the City as soon as the property is contiguous to the City. We, your Committee on Water, therefore re- commend the Hsnble Oil and Refining Company be permitted to tap the water main in River Road after paying the required tap in fees and the usual -non-resident water rate." On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard the request was granted by the City Council. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR TRUCK FOR WATER DEPT. On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard the Council approved .to advertise bids for truck for Water De- partment with bids to be returned April 1st. LOWER TURBINE IN WELL NO. 4 - TO ADVERTISE BIDS: Alderman Flauter made the follow- ing report: "Your Committee on Water has investigated the above and has found the water level in Well # 4 is very close to the top of the turbine and the turbine 292 ,4- 3/18/63 cannot be lowered because of the small 16" diameter casing at this level. We, your Committee on Water therefore recommend bids to be taken to pull turbine, attempt to remove 16" liner, replace liner with 18" diameter pipe, replace turbine columnpipeand cable. Specifications to be drawn by the City Engineer and return- able April lst." On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard the Council approved the report. TO INSPECT MASON LANE SEWER: The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and second- ed by Rateike to employ National Power Rodding Corp to inspect Mason Lane sewer at a cost of $300.00. 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, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declarf)d the motion carried. APPROVE SIGN FOR BORG WARNER, 1575 OAKTON ST. Alderman Blume reported on request for sign and made the motion to grant the permit which was seconded by Wright. The motion was approved by acclamation vote. The Mayor referred to the Building Control Comm. and City Attorney about signs on buildings. EVEILYN THORSEN CASE: Alderman Flauter reported the following: "Your Committee on Judiciary has investigated the above and has found'it will be to the best interests of the city to attempt to effect a settlement of this case. We, your Committee on Judiciary, therefore recommend that City Attorney J. Dowd be authoriz- ed jto attept settlement 'within the limits net by the Judiciary and Finance Committees and subject to approval of the City Council." On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Moehling the Council approved the report. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Figard present/id the following resolution: BE rr RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAY- ABLE AND THAT'THE MAYOR AND C TTY.CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. The motion was made by Alaerman'Figard and seconded by Flauter to adopt the re- solution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follow- ing results: Ayres: Alderman Rateike, B1ume,Wright,_Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. /VACATION OF CHICAGO AVE.: The Clerk submitted the above which was approved by the Plan Commission with these provisions: 'That the Mayor and City Council approve this vacation, however, it should be noted that Weller Creek is located within the area proposed to be vacated. Any action in connection with this vacation should protect the City's rights to maintain this creek." The Mayor referred the vacation to the Municipal Development Committee. ADOPT M-5-63 ORDINANCE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CHARGE: The Clerk read for reading the above ordinance., The motion was made by Alderman Figard by Blume to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis, French, Jackson, Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT M-6-63 ORDINANCE VACATION ROBIN LANE ESTATES: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Blume and seconded by Flauter 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, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor, declared the motion carried. the second and, seconded Clerk called Wright, And 293 -5- 3/18/63 TWO PLATS HIGH RIDGE UNIT NO. ,8 AND NO. 8-A: TheOfl.erk. presented the above plats and the Mayor referred same to the Plan Commission. ADOPT T- -6ORDINA 3 NCE PARKING ON JEFFERSON ST.: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen, the Council approved to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alder- man Rateike and seconded by Blume 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, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. M -t OPT ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS THE,Q ESTION OF ISSUING BONDS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINEST COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen to place the ordinance on passage. The Bigot put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ages: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistia, Travis, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Moehling 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, French, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PETITION TO ANNEX LAND NORTE SIDE OF OAKTON WEST' OF LEE STREET: The Clerk submitted the above petition and the Mayor referred the petition to the Municipal Development Committee meeting March 25th. The Mayor received the deed from School District for fire station land and the Clerk. referred the, deed to the City Attorney for recording. PETITION OF PROPERTY OWNERS ON HARDING AVENUE: The above petition approved the widening of Harding Avenue and was referred to the Street Committee. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was.made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bonaguidi to adjourn. The motion'was approved by acclamation vote. /t/(0 Otto W. J. Henr ch, City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1963 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel;;with Alderman Tie, Travis, French, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, and Figard responding to roll call. "To All Aldermen: - My original letter requesting the City Clerk to call a special meeting for the purpose of correcting the location of a polling place and for the Sewer Referendum. did not specify a time, place, or date for said meeting. So that there shall be no misunderstanding, the special meeting for the purpose mentioned above is officially called to be held at the Des Plaines City Hall, Monday, March 25, 1963 at 8:00 P.M. "This will be a short meeting and you are urged to attend to be sure a quorum is present." /s/ Otto M. J. Henrich /s/ Herbert H. Behrel NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING: - "To:. Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, Alderman Irving C., Rateike, Robert 0. Blume, Louis A. Wright, Donald E. Moehling, Denis R. Luellen, Ralph J. Jackson, Daniel W. Bonaguidi, Peter R. Flauter, Reuel H. Figard, Alfred Prickett, Walter Tistle, Horace F. Travis, Charles French.