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10/28/1963 Adjourned Meeting-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. • A -2- 10/28/63 OPEN BIDS ON BOILER FOR WATER PLANT: On motion by Alderman Shillington and second- ed by Martin the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Oil Gas Best Heating and Air Conditioning, Pk.Ridge 1,455.00 455.00 Toay Heating Co., Des Plaines 1,848.72 1,698.72 Tappe4ts Central Heating,Des Plaines 1,885.00 1,885.00 Headmasters Heating & Air Cond.,Chicago - - 1,279.00 Boslough Heating Corp.,Wilmette 1,480.00 1,480.00 Super Freeze Refrigeration•2,450.00 2,175.00° On motion by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Martin the bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees and Superintendent Wernicke,, OPEN BIDS 55C.S. TRAFFIC LIGHTS: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by French, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: - • Contracting & Nfaterial Co., Evanston $82,057.35 Wood Electrical Constr.. Inc., Chicago 95,246.28 Commercial Light Co., Chicago 90,659.83 H -H Electric, •River Grove 85,2411.44 On motion by Alderman Wright and teconded by French the bids were referred to the Street and Finance Committees end City Engineer. OPEN BIDS ON 57 C.S. WIDENING HARDING AVE.: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by French the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The follow- ing bids were received: Mayer Paving,•Skokie 45,491.75 Corman Paving Div,. Best Built, Chicago 44,056.50 Allied Asphalt Paving Co.,Hillside 44,403.35 Rock Road Construction Co.j Chicago 48,001.40 On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Czubakowski, the bids were referred to the Street and Finance Committees and City Engineer. OPEN BIDS 58 C.S. IMPROVING PRAIRIE AVE.: On motion by Alderman Leer and seconded by Martin, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Rock Road Construction Co. 14,883.26 Allied Asphalt Paving Co. 17,417.05 Mayer Paving Co. 14,913.10 Best Built Co. 18,324.50 On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Wright the bids were referred to the Street and Finance Committees and City Engineer. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer for September and a nine months report of the Fire Department. The Fire Department reported new fire station opened October 21, 1963. Attorney Dowd reported on Mrs. Wall case and recommended to settle for $250.00. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Czubakowski to approve the settlement. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE GOLF -TERRACE UNIT NO. 3: Alderman Martin reported the following: "We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend that Golf Terrace Unit # 3 as approved by the Plan Comnmission be approved by the City Cofincil of the City of Des Plaines and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said plat upon the posting of the proper performance bonds for im- provements." 71 47 _3- 10/28/63 On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded.by French, the Council approved the report. COHEN PROPERTY CASE: Alderman Martin made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development and'Judiciary has investigated the above and has found that an out of court settlement and compromise is desirable in view of two meetings which members of'City Council'have had with Mr. Cohen, Asst. City Attorney Robert J. DiLeonardi and members of the Pleasant Manor Civic4Assn, "We, your Coimittee on Municipal Development and Judiciary, therefore recommend that Asst. City Attorney Robert J. DiLeonardi be authorized to negotiate an out of court` settlement and written agreement with the defendant Julius Cohen; that certain lots be zoned multiple family residential and certain streets be vacated by the City of Des Plaines for a cash settlement. Said multiple famLly lots are to be restricted to apartment buildings similar to attached plot plan in the development by written agreement. That in view of the pattern of streets, Florian Drive not be vacated and that all lots (Namely lots 1-7) on the north side of said Florian Drive remain R-2, single family residential. And that Florian Drive and Beau Drive be connected with curbs, etc. in accordance with the Plan Commission and city engineerts approval. That said block of residential lots bounded by Algonqviin Road on the south, Florian Drive on the north, Arnold Court on the west and Willson Drive on the east be vacated and a new multiple family subdivision plat be recorded.. And that the City Attorney report from time to time the progress and final settlement of this out of court agreement." The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Prickett to approve the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: A4a.s::..Alderman Rateike, Wright, Prickett, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin.:_ Nays: Alderman Luellen, and Leer, Shillington and Figard. The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried. Alderman Bonaguidi abstained Brom voting. TO APPOINT ONE POLICEMAN: On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Luellen, the Fire and police Commission are to certify one policeman, to replace re- signation of Officer Cox. AWARD BID ON AUPO'FOR FIRE DEPT. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Wright to award the auto bid to Des Plaines Motors. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. TO CERTIFY THREE FIREMEN TO LIEUTENANTS: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Figard the Fire and Police Commission are to certify three firemen to lieutenants. DRIVEWAY AT 513 DES PLAINES AVE.: Alderman French made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found driveway was determined by Superintendent of tublic Works to be in excess of 16 feet and completed wityappropriate permits. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend Mayor and City Attorney initiate appropriate action to halt use of the completed access drive Unit 1, all City ordinances be observed. " On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Rateike the Council approved the report. ENLARGEMENT OF FIRST NATfONAL BANK DRIVEWAY: On motion by Alderman French and seconded by ;uellen, the Council approved the enlargement of driveway. TERRY ST. PARKING: On motion by Alderman French and seconded by ,Leer, the Council referred to the Traffic Commission to study the morning parking on Perry St. from Graceland to lee St. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR ADAM CINDER SPREADER: On motion oy Alderman French and seconded by Shillington, the Council approved to advertise the above bids, to be returned November 18th. 10/28/63 CONDITION OF SIDEWALKS ON ELLINWOOD AND MINER STS.: Alderman French made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above arra has found: 1) Curb at 1508 Eod is in bad repair. 2) Steps at 1510 and 1512 Eod are of such a width that they are a hazard to pedestrians. 3) idewalks and curbs at 1510 and 1512 Biladtnd p are in very bad repair. , . 42�I ti 4 4't Ca Wi- i�/ ��'tc- "We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend Mayor and Superintendent of PublicWorks obtain a cost estimate and propose a suitable public benefit and private ownership proposal for the Board of Local Improve- ments. It is urged that action on this matter be expedited as quickly as possible." On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Leer the Council approved the report. PETITION STOP SIGNS -MILLER RD. AND DARA JAMES RD.: 4 On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Shillington the above was referred to the Traffic Commission and Safety Council for study and report. APPROVE DRIVEWAYS FOR OAKLEAF SHOPPING CENTER: On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Luellen the Council approved 35 ft. driveways for the above. AWARD TRAFFIC LIGHTS BID: The Mayor declared a recess for the above bids. After reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman French and seconded by Rateike to award the bid to the Contracting and Material Compapy for $82,057.35, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign contract with bonds or checks to be returned to other bidders. The Mayor referred to the Street Committee and Superintendent Wernicke, regard- ing street light middle of block on Maple St. REPAIR WORK WELL NO. 3: Alderman Figard read the following: ."At the last' Council meeting on October 7th, it was agreed that the pump would be pulled and its condition ascertained and we would then decide how to proceed on repairs to Well No. 3. "The'pump has been pulled and we find a hole in the turbine. A new turbine will be required. "We have checked the bore of the Well and find that it is slightly off center at the 400 foot elevation. This will make it difficult to ream the hole .and to install the 18" casing as originally. planned. "I request that we be allowed to proceed with the repair of this well along the following lines: To shoot the Well with a 50 lb. charge of dynamite at elevation 1800: To shoot a 150 lb. charge at elevation 1760; To shoot a 50 ib. charge at elevation 1260 and to shoot a 50 lb. charge at elevation .1170. "The Well should then be cleaned and all bronze turbine from Well No. 4 be re- paired and used in Well No. 3. "A new 200 H.P. submersible, Byron -Jackson Motor be installed together with the airline, column pipe and electric cable as specified in the original contract. "By setting up and removing the pump and motor from Well No. 3 on an hourly basis rather than the bid price for this work, we have saved $2,300.00. "By omitting the reaming and 18" casing, we will save $6,910.00. "The cost of the new motor is $6,300.00 so we will have a balance of $610.00 here. "It will cost •00.00 to repair the all bronze turbine. from Well No. 4 and we will also need two 8" Lakewood check valves at a cost of $368.00. This cost will be more than offset by the omission of the item to install the motor, turbine and column pipe from Well No. 4 in the amount of $2,673.00 shown in the original contract. We will also be able to omit the discharge head in the amount of $440.00 as shown in the original contract. * The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following `� results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shlli1gton, � Etgard,C.zubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 13 471 -5- 10/28/63 "If these recommended changes are made, we will have $3,855.00 to cover the cost of shooting and cleaning this Well and installing the new turbine and still remaining within the original contract. This will be close. However, I believe it can be done. "If these recommendations are approved, we will use the existing electrical equipment and will save the $11,970.00 which was the low bid for new electrical equipment. "I therefore recommend that the changes be approved as outlined and that all bids on the new electrical equipment be rejected." /s/ E;. N.Fletcher, City Engineer The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Shillington to proceed as outlined. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Szabo appeared at this time. AWARD BID ON SLUDGE REMOVAL: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Shillington to award the sludge removal bid to Trumble Ekcavating .Company at $1.90 per yard. 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,Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. HIGH FENCE CRABTREE LANE: On motion by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Rateike, the violation of fence ordinance was referred to the City Attorney and Build- ing Inspector. Ul AWARD CUMBERLAND PARKING BID TO MILBURN BROS.: Alderman = made the following report: "Your Committee on Parking Lots and•Finance has investi- gated the above and has found that Milburn Brothers, Inc. bid of $2,409.50 for Bantam Books -Section and $19,573.50 for the parking lot section, totalling $21,983.00, is the low bid. Engineer Fletcher states that is in'good order. This is the low bid. "We, your Committee on Parking Meters and Finance,'therefore recommend that the award be made to Milburn•Brothers, Inc. for a total of $21,983.00 to pave the designated areas at the Cumberland Station Lot. The bonds of the un- successful bidders should be returned." The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Luellen -to approve the report. The Mr or put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard,Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. YOUTH APPRECIATION WEED, NOV. 9th to 18th: Alderman her made the following report: "Your Committee on Youth Activity has investigated the above and has found that the Optimist Club of Des Plaines have planned a full program for the Youth Appreciation Week. We, your Committee on Youth Activity, therefore recommend the City Council authorize the use of funds, already set aside, to rent a bus for transportation to and from Chicago on November kith. Students to tour various points of interest in Chicago. That badges and appropriate citation certificates be purchased for presentation to students selected to serve as City Officials during Youth Appreciation Week." The motion was mads by Alderman Leer and seconded by Shillington to approge the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Inellen, leer, Shillingto4, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 10/28/63 APPRQVAL OF BILIS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE 1T 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. Amount - $68,211.56. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Shillington to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Ratlike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer,;Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None., The Mayor declared the motion carried. REZONING 63 -26 -RA S.W. CORNER GOLF AND RIVER RD.::_ The Clerk read the report of rezoning to C-2 Commercial District for the above corner, on which an automotive service station which was permitted by the County. The amble Oil and Refining Company desire to receive water from the City and petition to annex upon rezoning. The Zoning Board approved rezoning. The Mayor referred the report -to the Municipal Development Committee. REZONING REPORT RUNTZE BLDG. CORP: ON EDIHURST RD. SOUTH OF DE4PSTER ST. 63-27-R: The Clerk read the report which was approved by the Zoning Board for rezoning. The Mayorreferred the report with letters of objections to Municipal Development Committee. KUNrZE'S HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS SUBN. UNIT 8-A: The above plat was referred to the Municipal Developnent Committee. ADOPT B-4-63 O1D. ELEVATION: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett 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, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Frenoh,'Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PLAT OF NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN YOUTH FOUNDATION•: The above plat was referred to Plan Commission. RESOLUTION REGARDING DISTRICT 62 SUM OF $1.100.00 FOR SIDEWALKS: The motion was made by Alderman French and seconded by Luellen to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: &yes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Meer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE C-5-6 "YIELD RIGHT OF WAY" RIVERVIEW AND WHITE: STS.: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman French and seconded by Swanson, the ordinance vas placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman French 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, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. ADOPT C-6-63 0RRINAIC E THACKER STt PARKING: 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 Figard 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 Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer,'Shillington,'Figard,Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: Alderman Rateiks and Szabo. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST 1EADIN3 C-7-63 ORDINANCE;: The Clerk read for the first reading the abbve ordinance. The Mayor referred the ordinance to the Street Committee. -7- 10/28/63 REQUEST FOR WATER CHICAGO DIAL INDICATOR CO.: The Clerk received the above request. This company is located at Redeker Rd. and Mary St. The Mayor referred the request to the Water Committee. A==?POINT KENNETH E. HOIMES TO ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Szabo, the Council approved the Mayor's appointment of the above. Request for stop signs at Jarvis and Cedar was referred to the Street Committee. RESIGNATION OF D.R.'PORTER FROM;TRAFFiC COMMISSION: On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Leer the Council accepted the above resignation and the Mayor to write a letter emending him for his service. A letter from the Bible Church: thanking the City Council and Police Department for assistance on Youth Day,; was placed on file. A.letter from Convenient Food Mart expressing appreciation for Police Dept. in stopping a break-in at their store was placed on, file. Letter from Frank M. Hines,. regarding sidewalks for school in District No. 59 was referred to .the Street Committee... Letter from General Controls regarding parking on Howard St. west of Wolf Rd. was referred to the Street Committee. Quit Claim Deed from Toll Road Commission for dedication for street and highway purposes was received by the Mayor. On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Rateike, the Council approved'to accept the Quit Claim Deed. At request of Alderman Wright the Mayor referred to Superintendent Wernicke to investigate about installing a street light on Graceland'Ave. between Prairie Ave, and Thacker St. The Mayor referred to the Judiciary Committee and City Attorney regarding the promise of swimming pool which has not been installed by Krillich'Builders. ADJOURJP: The motion was made by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Bonaguidi, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclsestion. Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DBS PLAINES, ILL. HELD INTO COUNCIL ROOM, NOVEMBER 4, 1963 at 8t00 P.M. • CALL TO ORDER: The meeting w as called to order by Mayor Herbert.H.Behrel with Alderman Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Czubakowski,Swanson, French, Martin, Rateike, Szabo and Wright responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Shillington to approve the minutes of the adjourned. meeting of October 28, 1963. A request to include in the minutes regarding letter of Mrs. Yaccino stating that the builder was constructing three apartments instead of two apartments on Linden St. The Mayor informed .the Council he had a letter from the builder's attorney that only two.apartmenta watts to be constructed and the Mayor stated if anyone would convert to three apartments they would be prosecuted. The motion was approved by acclamation. MN MON GARBAGE TRUCK: On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Rateike tib abode bids were opened. Alderman Swanson voted "no".