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09/03/1963338 -5- 8/19/63 ROSEMONTT WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Shillington to adopt the Rosemont Water Supply Contract. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Wright, Luellen, Isar, Shillington, Figard, Czubakovski, Carroll, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike and Szabo. Nays: None. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. Letter of General Outdoor Advertising for erecting posterboards was referred to the Building Control and Inspection Committee for study and report. APPOINT L. JEAN BRANDING HEALTH CRFICER: On a motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Carroll, the Council concurred in appointment of Mrs. L. Jean Branding as Health Officer. WATER TANK VANDALISM: The Mayor referred the letter on water tank vandalism to the Water Camnittee for study and report. LIQUOR LICENSE FOR OSCO DRUG COMPANY: The Mayor referred the request of Class B Liquor License from Jewel Tea Company for Osco Drugs to the License, Health and Inspection Ccimnittee for study and report. ADVERTISE BIDS FOR SANITARY SEWER IN WESTGATE ROAD: On a motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Figard the Council concurred in advertising bids for Sanitary Sewer at Westfield and Thacker Streets, bids returnable September 3, 1963. Alderman Figard announced Watbr Committee meeting for August 20, 1963 at 8:30 P.M. AldermanCzubakowski questioned Engineer Fletcher on storm water at Oakton and Lee which he stated did not apply in this case. Alderman Czubakowski's query of dumping.between 1652 and 1678 Cora Street was referred to Superintendent for study and report. Alderman Swanson inquired of air traffic pattern over Des Plaines. Alderman Prickett requested the Police Department to survey truck traffic on River Road. Alderman Swanson requested survey of speed. limit on Maple Street south of sidewalk. ADJOURNMENT: On. a motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by, Swanson,. the Council concurred in adjournment. .777 Gladys M.B hholz, DeputyClerk MINUTES OEF THR REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HEIR IN THE COUNCIL ROOM,' CITY HALL, SEPTEMBER 3, 1963 at 8:00 P.M. GALL TO ORDER: The meeting. was called to order by -Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with Alderman Luellen,. Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Carroll, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike to approve the minutes of August 19, 1963. The motion was approved by acclamation. OPEN BIDS ON SANITARY SEWER AT FIRE STATION: On motion.by Alderman Martin and seconded by Bonaguidi the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: doe B. Divito and Company $5,474.00 Rossetti Contracting CO. 5,971.00 -.2- 9/3/63 339 The Mayor declared a recess and the Sewer, Finance and Fire Committees and Engineer checked the bids. After reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Bonaguidi to award the bid to Joe B. Divito and Company., The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. OPEN BIDS FOR STREBT IMPROVEMENT 52 -CS: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen' the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Arcola Midwest Const. Co. $160,004.15 Rock Road Const. Co. 165,459.25 Allied Asphalt Paving Co. 168,0'117.95 Nacey Const. Co. 178,745.15 On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Swanson, the bids were referred to the Street and Finance Committees and Engineer. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted reports of the Health Officer, Jean Branding, R.N. and Engineer Fletcher's report regarding Chicago water. Chief Kennicott re- ported on street traffic on Church Street. The Mayor referred truck speed limit on Church St. to the Street Committee from Potter Road west. BUILDING COMMISSIONER WEIDMAN REPORTED ON SO-CALLED BUILDING VIOLATIONS: After some discussion the report was tabled on motion by Alderman French and seconded by ilateike. Alderman Carroll voted "no." City Attorney reported on a tax use and the Mayor referred same to Finance Committee, City Comptroller and City Attorney. APPROVE BRENTWOOD SOUTH SUB.: On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by French the above plat was approved ,the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same after receipt of bond. TO READVERTISE BIDS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT AUTO: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Carroll the Council approved for bids for Fire Department Auto with bids to be returned October 7, 1963. INCREASE TAXICABS BI FOUR: The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Luellen to increase cabs as follows: 1 - Des Plaines Courtesy Cab, 1 - Jack's Cab and•1 -Martin's Cab. On motion by Alderman Czubakowski and seconded by Figard, it was decided to amend the motion to two cabs for Courtesy Cab and this was approved by the Council with Alderman Bonaguidi, Leer and Luellen voting "no." The Council then approved the original motion as amended with the same three Alder- men voting "no." The Mayor declared a recess so the bide on 52 -CS could be checked and on reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman French and seconded by Luellen to award the bid to Arcola Midwest Corporation for $160,004.15. The Mayor put the questionand the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman P �, Szabo, Wightinfritkett,AuellemvIaerl Shillihgtonitligard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Rateike was excused and left the meetings 'before the above roll call. Letter from K. G. Meyer with petition with signers regarding rerouting trucks to Des Plaines Avenue was referred to the Street Committee. MARION AVE. EXTENSION FROM GRACLLAND TO LEE ST.: The above was referred to City Engineer, Mayor and eny other member necessary to complete a feasibility study of the project for report to the City Council. TRAFFID SIGNALS WOLF ROAD AND THACKER STREET: On motion byAlderman French and seconded by Prickett the Council approved that City Engineer draw up plans and 310 ..3. 9/3/63 specifications and necessary authorization forms for the erection of the above signals, using Motor Fuel Tax funds. The motion was approved by the Council. At request of Alderman Wright the Mayor referred to the Street Committee and Traffic Commission, regarding placing signs on Center Street at Ashland and Oakwood Avenues. AWARD BID LOWERING TURBINE WELL N0. 2 AND R1OVAL EXISTING MOTOR AND TURBINE WELL NO. 3. The motion was made by Alderman,Figard.and seconded. by Shillington to award the bid to Meager Well Company for $25,727.00 with other bidders' checks to be returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman fie, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. SEWER REFERENDUM TO BE HELD NOVURBER •. 1° : Alderman "Luellen made the following report: "Your Committee on Sewers has investigated the above and has found an urgent need for the complete and new,sewer system and upon contact has found the Des Plaines Junior Chamber of Commerce willing to help promote the city-wide project and have found various other Civic groups and service organizations ready to help with the pronmtion of the project - and due to the fact that the firm of Benjamin, and Lang are still under. contract to handle the bonds, thus eliminating excessive cost of the project. "We your Committee on Sewers therefore recommend that the sewer referendum be put to the voters on Saturday, November 9th, 1963 and the City Attorney be authorized to draw the. necessary ordinance." . On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Leer, the Council approved the report. Alderman Szabo made the following report: "Mayor'and Council Memberd: In regard to the Randview Apartment project, we can report that the F & 1 Construction Company has agreed to perform all work as required by the building department. They have removed cull brick from 2 buildings, relocated water meter vaults, installed proper nailing and bracing on remaining unfinished buildings, has met all fire code needs, installed additional crawl space vents and has demolished the building at 470 N. Third Avenue and, as directed, rebuilt it from the foundation.. "Last Friday a request for certificate of occupancy on four buildings was received and two were granted; when the builder meets the requirements of the building department, other certificates will be issued. :"We would like to thank all those persons who cooperated with our committee." After discussion the Mayor read a letter from Alderman Carroll signed by seven Aldermen calling a Special Meeting for September 9, 1963. The Mayor informed the Council they would receive a letter from the City Clerk calling the meeting. There were five reports from the Judiciary Committee read byAlderman Carroll. The first report was regarding gas tanks installed at 513 Des Plaines:Avenue at a Car Wash. The second report was regarding City Attorney to make a study of Building Department. On motion by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Prickett, the re- port was.tabled until, after the Septemper 9th meeting with Aldermap Carroll and Szabo voting "no." The third report was. regarding legal action against Monarch Bbilders. No. 3 was eliminated from the report on motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by French.' On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Icer, "showing violation" to be added after "construction" in item 2. . On motion by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Szabo, the report was concurred in as amended. No. 4 report was about when building permits were issued on Miller Builders buildings. On motion by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Swanson, the report was accepted. Report No. 5 as on a, Building Control and Inspection Committee meeting regarding violation. A motion by Alderman Carroll and second by Swanson were withdrawn.. Alderman Carroll, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee requested that each Council- man be given a complete set of Building Codes. 3 .4- 9/3/63 APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prick ett.presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE • AND THAT THE,MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $52,561.35. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Szabo to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:' Ayes: Alderman Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT A-8-63 ORDINANCE - A LOT AT 7331 PLAINVIEW DR.: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Figard to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Szabo, Wright, Trickett, Luellen, leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi . The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried. ADOPT M-21-63 ORDINANCE AMEND M-19-63 SIDEWALKS: TheClerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Fren h the ordinance was. placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by French to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Szabo, 'Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin, and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion, carried. ADOPT A-11-63 ORDINANCE ANNEXATION EAST OF MT. PROSPECT RD. WEST OF WESTGATE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by leer, the ordinance was placed oo passage. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen 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 Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor voted '"aye" and declared the motion carried. ADOPT A-10-63 ORDINANCE ANNEX. EAST OF MT. PROSPECT RD. NEAR MILLERS ROAD: The Clerk read the above ordinance for the first reading. On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Martin the Council placed the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Martin to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried. ADOPT Z-9-63 ORDINANCE N.W. CORNER CENTRAL AND WOLF ROAD: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Luellen the Council placed the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alderman French and seconded by Martin to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the ,question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alder- man Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. ;Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT 1-9-63 ORDINANCE ANNEX. WW. CORNER CENTRAL AND WOLF ROAD: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Shillington, 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 Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "aye",and declared the motion carried. FIRST READING 14-20-63 ORDINANCE -.VACATE ALLEY MR <OF MAPIB ST.: 314 . -5- 9/3/63 ADOPT RESOLUTION ::'WATER MAIN UNDER C & N. W. R.R. TRACKS AT NORIA: The Clerk read the above and on motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by tuellen, the Council adopted the resolution. ADOPT RESOLUTION 10 FOOT CONCRETE BOX UNDER C & N.W. RR ON RAND ROAD: The Clerk read the above end on motion by'Alderman Wright and seconded by Luellen the Council adopted the resolution. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR LEASE AGREII.= PARKING IAT WITH C. & N.W. RR. • The Clerk read the above and on motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by•Luellen, theCouncil adopted the resolution. ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCESS LICENSE .AGREEMENT BANTAM BOOKS : The Clerk read the above and on motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Figard, the Council adopted the resolution. ADVERTISE BIDS FOR IMPROVING BANTAM BOOKS ROAD: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Shillington the Council approved to advertise bids to be returned October 7th for improving the road. • A report of traffic on Washington St. between Westgate Road and Cumberland Parkway frau Chief Kennicott was referred to the Street Committee and Traffic Commission. Gene L. Matonts resignation from the Board of Health was accepted. Henry P. Stone's resignation from the Traffic Commission was accepted. A letter from Kenneth G. Meyer that the School District 62 would contribute $1,100:00 for sidewalks on Maple Street vas placed on file. PERMIT SIGN POR EIGHT MONTHS - REALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA: On motion by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Shillington the Council approved the above temporary sign. PETITION TO ANNEX S.W. CORNER GOLF ROAD AND RIVER ROAD: The Mayor presented the above petition which was referred to the Municipal Development. Committee. The Mayor has contacted the party to make application for rezoning. A letter and plat from James F. Pryde, Village Manager of Niles was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Shillington andseconded by Luellen to adjourn. Otto W. J. He ‘Zetva , City Clerk SPRZ IAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM CITY HALL, SEPTEMBER 9, 1963 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Luellen, 1 er,.Shillingion, Figard, Czubakowski, Carroll, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright responding to roll call. The Mayor informed the Council the meeting was called to discuss the Building violations and that'he had received the resignation of Merritt Weideman, effective September 14th, at the ,end of hie vacation. On motion by A;.d. Carroll and .second. by Shillington the council excepted the resignation. There was a discussion on buildings of Town Builders and regarding a street which the Plan Commission had approved as private,for parking. The.Council, on re- commendation e-conmendation of the Municipal league had the street dedicated as a public street. co, There was a discussion regarding the installation of gas tanks on River Road at school roadway to North'School. Attorney Hofeit , representing the -owner of the property spoke regarding these tanks. 1