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"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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.