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10/07/19635 is -4- 9/16/63 FIRST READING ORDINANCE C-3-63 INCREASE TAXICABS: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ORDINANCE B-2-62 BUILDING CODE: TheClerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ORDINANCE B-3-63 BUILDING CODE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. .The Mayor referred both B-2 and B-3 ordinances to the Building Control and Inspection Committee and City Attorney. BRENTWOOD UNIT NO. 7 SUB.: The Clerk submitted the above plat and the Mayor re- ferred same to the Municipal Development Committee. KUNITZE'S HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS UNIT NO. 8-A PIAT: The above plat was referred to the P1anC om mis sion. APPLICATION STREET PERMIT OAKTON AUTO PARTS: The above application was referred to theStreet Committee. APPLICATION FOR STREET PERMITS FOR WOOLWORTH BUILDING: The above was referred to the Street Committee. The Mayor referred a County Zoning at Algonquin and Linneweh Roads to City Attorney to attend: The Mayor received a letter from Bible Church on Thacker Street regarding use of floats and distribution of literature regarding Awana Youth Program, October 5th. On motion by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Luellen the Council granted permission. The Mayor referred to the License and Inspection Committee regarding a license for "promotional ideas at shopping centers. Alderman Martin called a Municipal Development meeting for September 26th at 8:00 P.M. The Mayor referred to the Superintendent to check condition of Graceland Avenue south of Prairie Avenue. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Rateike to adjourn. The Council approved the motion by acclamation. /( o W. J Heprich, CityClerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, OCTOBER 7, 1963 at 8:00 P.M. CAIL•TO.ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with Alderman Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Carroll,Swanson, French, Szabo, Pr po ng and i ett responding to roll call• . , lr- The Mayor informed the Council that Police Magistrate Sengstock was to receive an award frau the American Bar Association and invited Mr. Lowell D. Snorf, Jr. to the platform. Mr. Snorf, as a member of the Traffic Court Program of American Bar Association, then told of the work of Magistrate Sengstock and presented him with the plaque. Mr. Sengstock then gave a talk commending all other people for their good work in the Court proceedings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen to adopt the minutes of September 16, 1963. The motion was approved by acclamation. OPEN BIDS ON FIRE DEPT. AUTO: On motion. by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Martin the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: 3`19 -2— 10/7/63 8 Cyl. 6 Cyl. Northwest Plymouth Valiant, Inc. $2,295.86 $2,169.93 Des Plaines Motor Sales, Inc. 2,250.60 '2,166.89 Holmes Motor Co. 2,300.00 2,200.00 Gene Patrick Rambler 1,899.80 1,822.95 On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Figard the bids were referred to the Fire and Finance Committees and Chief Kolze. OPEN BIDS ON SLUDGE REMOVAL: On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Figard the Clerk was instructed to open the one bid. The "following bid was received. - Trumbull Excavating - $1.90 per yard; $7,600.00 for 4,000 yards. On motion by'Alderman Figard and seconded by Martin the bid was referred to the Water and Finance Committees and Superintendent Wernicke. BID FOR BOILER FOR WATER PLANT: Only one bid was received and on motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen, the bid is to be returned and new bids advertised to be received October 28, 1963. BIDS FOR PAVING PARKING LOT AT CUMBERLAND STATION: On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Luellen the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Bantam Books Parking Lot Milburn Brothers Inc. $2,409.50 $19,573.50 Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. 2,916.80 24,006.25 Roy Strap Excavating & Grading Co. 3,195.85 27,136.75 On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Swanson, the bids were referred to the Parking Meter and Finance Committees and City Engineer. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the reports of Comptroller Bach, Health Department; -Third Quarterly, and Third Quarter Report of the Police Department. There was a.lengthly report regarding a building permit issued for a 25 foot lot. Alderman Rateike appeared at this time. FELE CONSTRUCTED AT 910 CRABTREE LANE: The above was referred to the Building Control and Inspection Committee. COHEN PROPERTY: The Mayor referred the above to the Judiciary and Municipal Development Committees and City Attorney. APPROVE BRENTWOOD 'UNIT 7 SUB. PLAT: On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Prickett the Council approved the following: "We your Committee on Municipal Development recommend that the Plan Commission of the City of Des Plaines has approved the plat known as Plat of Brentwood Unit No. 7 Sub. and that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said plat when the necessary performance bonds for improvements are posted with the City of Des Plaines." Alderman Martin called a meeting of the Municipal Development Committee for 8:00 P.M. October 16, 1963. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR PACKER GARBAGE TRUCK: On motion by Alderman Swanson and seconded by Rateike the Council approved to advertise bids for the above truck with bids to be returned November 4th. PARKING AT CENTRAL SCHOOL: Alderman French made the following report: "We your Committee on Streets and Traffic recommend limitation of 15 minutes on parking between the hours of 8:30 A,1M. to 4:30 P.M. in these designated locations. 1) Distance between circular drive entrances of Thacker*Jr. High., 2) Distance between western boundary of Central School property at the west driveway to a point 50 feet east of the western end of the Earle Field Fence. Proper ordin- ance should be drawn by City Attorney." On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Luellen, the Council approved the report. 350 0 3- 10/7/63. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Alderman French made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found the State Div. of Highways has approved or will'approve immediately the projects as outlined' as 55 -CS - signals'at Graceland-Thacker, Graceland-Prairie and Gracelatd and Jefferson. This'includes revamping of signals at -Lee and Thacker , Ise and'Prairie, Miner and Peatson'and Miner and Hes Plaines. 57 -CS - Improvement of Harding Ave. 58 -CS Improvement of Prairie Ave. "We, your Committee on.Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend expediting of these projects through advertising for bids for completion of the work as specified by the City Engineer. Bids are to be returned at the October 28,meeting of the Council. City Clerk is authorized to advertise for bids." On motion by Alder- man'French and seconded by Swanson the Cow cil-approved the report. - ' APPLICATION FOR STREET PERN1r FOR OAKTON AUTO PARTS: Alderman French reported' the following: "We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic recommend no permit be issued for special size of driveway, that owner be notified, by our City Clerk or Mayor, he must conform with our zoning requirements as outlined in section 11-6-8 of the City Code." On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Czubakowski the Council approved the report. APPROVE'STRELT PERMIT FOR WOOLWORTH BLDG.:, On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Luellen the above permits were approved by the Council. TRAFFIC ON &RNERVIEW AVE..EI1�S TO DES PLAINES AVE.: Alderman French made the following report: "We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic recommend that Riverview traffic yield at both White and Maple and the Department of Public Works be authorized through an appropriate ordinance to erect necessary "yield" signs." On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Swanson, the Council • approved the report. CUT-OFF STREET FROM .LEL TO RAND ROAD: Alderman French made the following report: "We, your Committe on Streets and Traffic recommend that this new street be . named Elk Blvd. and suitable signs and official notices be distributed. Correct ° ordinance to be drawn." On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Martin the Council approved the report. LOAD LIMIT ON CENTER ST.: Alderman French made a progress report on the above and requested the City Attorney to check on buses traveling Center St. if they - can be allowed if 6,000 load limit is adopted.' Alderman French made a progress report on traffic at Maine West High School. Alderman French made a progress report on extending Marion St. Alderman French made a progress report on enlargement of driveway on Center St. at First National Bank entrance. • On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen they referred to the Mayor regarding lowering Oakton St., Algonquin Rd. or Thacker St. under the C. and N.W. Railroad. At request of Alderman Rateike, the Mayor referred "yield" signs on Laurel and Washington to the Traffic Commission. At request of Alderman Luellen, the Mayor referred to the Traffic Commission re- garding lowering speed limit on Wolf Road from Algonquin to Oakton from the 40 M.P.H. CHICAGO WATER: Alderman Figard made the following reports "The following is a progress report relative to Des Plaines tap into the Chicago Water Main at Bryn Mar Ave. The Mayor, City Engineer, City Attorney, Superintendent of Public Works and WaterCommittee held a meeting on Friday, October 4th to discuss all pertinent points necessary for this prOject, such as: Current Bond Retirement, Right of Way, Availability of Water from Chicago with firm contract. "Meetings are to be arranged with all persons necessary, to semi -finalize and then present all information at the earliest possible moment at a meeting of the City Council as a whole. -4- 10/7/63 "Mr. Mayor and Members of the City Council, the Water Committee requests Council concurrence to retain two qualified real estate appraisers, to evaluate two possible sites to construct. storage reservoir to store 10 million gallons of water, which shall be required in the proposed water system, cost not to exceed $400.00 for these appraisals." The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Shillington to allow not to exceed $400.00 for appraisal of two properties for reservoir. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:, Ayes: Alderman Rate•ike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays:. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • APPROVE TEMPORARY SIGNS OAK LEAF COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER: On motion by Alder- man Szabo and seconded by Luellen, the Council approved the above sign for a six month perl.od. - - REMOVAL OF GAS TANKS 513 DES PLAINES'AVE.: The motion was made by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Carroll that the gasoline tanks at 513 Des Plaines Avenue are in violation of the city code. better to the property owner that tanks be removed in 10 days to be sent from City Attorney. City Attorney to go to court to get Mandatory Injunction. The Mayor read Zoning Board report on variation which Attorney DA Leonardi informed they had no jurisdiction over, so had no hearing. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called .the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski,French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Icer made the motion which was seconded by Luellen to have Youth Appreciation Week November 11 to 18 with Optimist Club and Mayor and City Council. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike,Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski,French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ,EDNA WALZ CASE: The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Bonaguidi that Attorney Dowel defend the above case. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor referred to. the Street Committee conditions of sidewalks in Ellinwood- Miner Shopping district. Alderman Czubakowski called a meeting of Civil Defense for -October 16 at 7:30 P.M. The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Luellen to approve $50.00 payment to Northwest Disaster Unit. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results.: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll,Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The"Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLA INES TEAT 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: $39,636.71. 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 Rateike, Szabo) Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll,Czubakowski,French, Swanson, Martin arzl Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. - - Alderman Prickett made the motion which was seconded by Luellen to approve pay- ment of checks number 6502 and 6503 each $75.00 for two Alderman's convention expense. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the :following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll,Czubakowski,French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.. -5- 10/7/63 GASOLINE BIDS AWARDED MARATHON OIL CO. : The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Martin to award the gasoline bid to the Marathon Oil Co. After discussion the motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Leer to table the bids. The Mayor put the question and .the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Leer and Carroll. Nays: Alderman Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Shillington, Figard, C zubakowski,French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. The Mayor declared the motion lost. The Mayor put the question on the previous motion and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, .Shillington, Figard, Carroll,Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: Rateike. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ZONING REPORT 63-23-R NORTHWEST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2414 DEMPSTER ST. The Clerk read the report regarding rezoning to R-4 Multiple Family fromR-2 Single Family and C-2 Commercial District. The Mayor referred the report to the Municipal Development Committee. GOLF TERRACE UNIT 3 PLAT: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal Development Committee. OAK LEAF MANOR PIAT: The Clerk presented the above plat . Alderman ,Martin informed the Council the Municipal Development Committee had seen the plat and on motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Szabo the Council approved the plat. INTERCONTINENTAL INDUSTRIAL PARK SUB&PLAT: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal Development Committee. VACATION OF CHICAGO AVE.: The above was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. AMEND B-2-63 ORDINANCE: On motion by A ldefman Szabo and seconded by Martin the Council approved to amend the original B-2-63 ordinance. AMEND B-3-63 ORDINANCE: IJn motion by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Martin the Council approved to amend the original ordinance B-3-63. ADOPT B-2-63 ORDINANCE: On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Figard to adopt the B-2-63 Ordinance. The Mayor put the ,question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared. the motion carried. ADOPT B-3-63 ORDINANCE: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Czubakowski to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called tbe roll with the following results: Ayes: AldermanRateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington,, Figard, Carroll,Czubakowski, French,. Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • ADOPT M-22-63 SEWER ELECT ION: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Czubakowski to place the ordinance on passage. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following.results: Ayes: AldermanRateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Icer, Shillington,Figard, Carroll,Czubakowski,French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi., Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Czubakowski to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alddrman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT T-8-63 ORDINANCE - YIELD ON MORSE AND SCOTT STREETS: The. Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Leer, the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Filinch and seconded by Swanson to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike,Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, ,Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor de- clar$d the motion carried.. 10/7/63 ADOPT Z-10-63 ORDINANCE DEMPSTER AND BEAU DR.: . The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen the 'ordinance was iced on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: AldermanRateike,Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor. declared the motion carried. FIRST READING B-4-63 O,+' INANCE: The Clerk read the ordinance for the first reading. ADOPT C-4-63 ORDINANCE HEIGHT OF FENCE: The Clerk read the above ordinance, for the first reading. On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Prickett, the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Prickett to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pit the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Icer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TWO APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENSE: Oak Leaf Commons and La Cantina Restaurant applications were referred to the License and Inspection Committee. Traffic intersection at Busse Highway and Miner St. was referred to the Traffic Commission by the Mayor. REQUEST FOR CITY WATER: A request for City water by Robert Johnson, 500 Oakton St. was referred to the Water Committee. On motion by Alderman Figard andseconded by Shillington, the hour of opening on Sunday for pool hall or recreation room was referred to the License and Inspection Committee. A suggestion of 2:00 P.M. as opening on Sunday was suggested. i D heAm.44"0". 0 -9-e3/txte' e-ku- t. was appointed to Traffic Commission to fill unexpired term of Henry Stone to April 30, 1965. A long discussion was had regarding remarks of Alderman Carroll. The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by French to give a vote of con- fidence to Attorney James Dowd. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: byes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin, Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Luellen to remove Alder- man Carroll as Chairman of Judiciary Co mnitt*e, due to his remarks about Attorney Dowd. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Prickett, Luellen, Shillington, Figard,Czubakowski,French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: Leer, Carroll and Szabo., The Mayordeclared. the motion carried. The Council then approved the Mayor's appointment off Alderman Bonaguidi as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Luellen, with Leer, Carroll and Szabo voting "no: On the same motion, Alder- man Czubakowski replaced Carroll on the Judiciary and Carroll replaced Czubakowski on the Youth Activity Committee. Alderman French presented the following resolution: "Resolution on Personal Conduct of Members of the Council: "Preamble: Those members of the Des Plaines City Council who concur in this resolutipn,do so without desire to punish, to cast aspersions on fellow members, or to prevent free speech and action by the people or their representatives. We ernestly desire, however, to prevent elected officials from using improper means to pursue objectives which may be judged lawful and proper. Weseek only to set up a useful guide to action - to assist all elected representatives of the people to obtain the rights of the people through orderly and judicious means. We affirm, therefore, the following goals upon which we agree and re- quest the following action of those of our fellow aldermen who, at this time have acted in a manner which we deem prejudicial to the best interests of the City of Des Plaines. o1 -7- 10/7/63 1. All alderman who have signed documents or requested assistance in investiga- tion of administrative action of city officials from law enforcement officers other than those legally appointed by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines should state publicly whether their requests were made with any basis in evidence of dishonest, corrupt, or intentionally negligent conduct of any city official or officials. 2. All aldermen who conduct, the business of the City Council should examine their procedures in order that every item of business be. brought before the Council only after legally conducted committee meetings have been held and appropriate documents signed by a majority or committee members available. 3. All aldermen should endeavor to keep the public informed of all matters of public business, as is required by law, but should exercise ,careful judgment in releasing information to the press in advance of cautious investigation by responsible committees. We especially feel that the rights of citizens should be protected from premature press releases before careful investigations are made and, we seek to ensure that interrogations of witnesses be made whenever possible in an atmosphere of quiet, but thorough investigation, unhampered by large, unwieldly groups of people, many of whom may be very imcompletely in- formed of the matters under investigation. 4. All aldermen should be informed, whenever possible, of meetings of alder- men and city officials to investigate and perform city business in order that all the people be represented. These aldermen should then be free to invite interested members of the press and the public to these meetings, but they should use good judgment, without abridging constitutional guarantees, in inviting individual citizens to official meetings. 5. All aldermen have a duty to respect the conduct and good intentions of the Mayor, fellow members of the City Council, and officials of the City administration and refrain from public utterances about their character, con- duct, or manner of administering city business.- This restraint cannot be exercised, of course, when legal testimony is officially required, nor can these statments be.construed to prevent public statements which are honest evaluations of actions , completed or not completed, in the administration of city business." Alderman French'referred the resolution to the Mayor and suggested he appoint a committee of three regarding the resolution. ADJOURNMENT: The, motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike to adjourn. The motion was approved by acclamatio, Otto W. J. f enrich, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILL. HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL OCT. 21, 1963 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Deputy Clerk, Gladys Buchholz but due to City Officials attending convention at Springfield and there being MD quorum, she adjourned the meeting to October 28, 1963. r Gladys Buc ;' olz, Deputy Clerk MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILL. HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL OCT. 28, 1963 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with Alderman Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, C zubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Prickett and Wright responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by French to approve the minutes of October 7, 1963. The motion was approved by acclamation. •