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02/03/1964496. =2= 1/27, 1964 The Mayor reported the Chamber of Commerce desired to have the parking meters have hoods covering them during a sales week. On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Carroll the Council approved the request. Alderman Martin commended the DAMP Water Commission, Mr. Edward Benjamin and all those that had worked on getting the Chicago Water problem. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Shillington to adjourn. The motion was approved by acclamation._ ' ‘6(9 Otto W. enrich, City Clerk MINUTES .OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAIN S, ILLINOIS,,HEID IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, FEBRUARY O, 1964 AT 8:,00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. .Behrel, with Alderman Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Carroll, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Luellen and Leer responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Martin to approve the minutes of January 20th and adjourned meeting of January 27th, 1964. Alderman Carroll•r equested on his motion to table the Parking Committee report to add "until after study to contact Chamber of Commerce and property owners on Miner St." The motion was then voted upon by acclamation. The meeting was opened by the Mayor reading a prayer from Rev. Ernest Grant and a pledge to the flag. OPEN POLICE AUTO BIDS: On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Luellen the Clerk was instrudted to open the bids on police hfito rentals. The following bids were received: Per Car Maine Leasing Corp. 279.00 Ladendorf Leasing Co. 300.00 Jim Aikey Ford 285.00 On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Szabo the bids were referred to the Tire and Finance Committees. The Mayor declared a recess at request of Alderman Figard. After reconvening the motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Swanson to award the bid to the Maine Leasing Corp. 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 ON REPAIR OF WELL NO. 2: On motion by Alderman Shillington and seconded by French the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: M.P.Schneller and Associate's $24,300.00 Milaeger Well and Pump Co. 22,659.00 L. Cliff Neely 25,909.00 On motion by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Figard the bids were referred 'to the Water and Finance Committees, Engineer and Superintendent. ROBERT DI LEONARDI APPOINTED CITY ATTORNEY: On motion by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Figard the'Council approved the Mayor's appointment of Robert Di Leonardi as City Attorney. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report for January of Jean`Branding, Health Officer. -2- 2/3/64 After discussion on pool halls and night clubs, the motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Prickett to refer to Youth Committee and Youth Commission for study and report. After a long discussion about no building permit signs being posted and violations, on motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Carroll, it was referred to the Building Control and Inspection Committee. Attorney Di Leonardi made verbal reports on several cases.. At request of Attorney Di Leonardi,he motion was made by Alderman' Prickett and seconded by Martin to refer the Unger case to Attorney Dowd, Dowd and Dowd. 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. At request of Alderman Carroll, the City Attorney is to give the Council legal opinion on what meetings the public can be excluded. APPROVE FOREST MANOR SUB.: On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Prickett, the Council approved the above plat. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION: Alderman Bonaguidi made a progress report on the application of Bersals and Jewel Osco. Alderman Bonaguidi reported on the Mandas application and due to interests, did not sign the report. The report signed by two members recommended to issue t '�. cense. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Figard tot Q license. Alderman Carroll made the motion to table the report but there was no second. After a long discussion, on motion by Alderman Leer and seconded by Szabo, action was deferred until next meeting for a report on parking by Attorney Di Leonardi. APPROVE WATER SURVEY CONTRACT: Alderman Figard reported the following: "Your Committee on Water has investigated the above and has found that through the medium of having a qualified and well equipped company specializing in this type of work, it can save an estimated 136,000,000 gallons of water per year. Our current loss through leaks in our mains and water lines is approximately 140 of. our total pumpage. "We, your Committee, therefore recommend and request council concurrence for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with the Rankin Leakfinder Company (a Division of Leaks, Inc.) to cost the city .05i per 'M gallons." The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by-Shillington to approve the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Lueilen,'Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. AWARD SALT BIDS: The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Figard to award the salt bid to the International Salt Company, who have been serving the City the past years. 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, Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE DO ALL SIGN: Alderman Szabo reported on sign application,of Do All Company. On motion by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Martin the Council approved the sign application. Alderman Leer reported oil a pamphlet for good conduct of youths. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE 14' RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAY- ABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAE PAY- MENT FOR SAME. -3- 2/3/64 Total: $29,250.52 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, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. REZONING REPORT 275 THACKER ST. APPROVED: The Clerk read the above report to rezone to C-1, Neighborhood Shopping District. On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Shillington, the Council concurred in the report and Attorney to draft ordinance. REZONING REPORT EVERETT AND WHITE STREET'S' APPROVED: The Clerk read the above report to rezone to R-3 Two Family Residence District. On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Luellen, th4Council concurred in the report and Attorney to draft ordinance. REZONING REPORT 2777 MANNHEIM ROAD: The Clerk read the above report to rezone C-2 Commercial to 1‘2 General Manufacturing. After discussion the Mayor referred the report to the Street and Municipal Development Committees. ADOPT Z-1-64 ORDINANCE R-4 MULTIPLE FAMILY, GRACELAND AVE.: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. 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 Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Luellen,. Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: Alderman Swanson and Prickett. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION WATER MAINS AND SEWER PAYMENTS WESTGATE ROAD: The Clerk present- ed fake above resolution. .0h motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen, the resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR LIBRARY AT 825 GRACELAND AVE.: The Clerk presented the above resolution. The Mayor referred the resolution.to the Library and Finance Committees. FIRST READING AMENDING ORDINANCE M-1-64: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. The Mayor referred the ordinance to the Library and Finance Committees. FIRST READING OF M-5-64ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEY CHICAGO AVE.: The Clerk read for the,first reading the above ordinance. The Mayor referred the ordinance to the Municipal Development Committee. A Plat for street dedication was also referred to the Municipal Development Committee. On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by French the Council referred a letter from School District 62 regarding paving Westgate Road by special assess- ment. APPLICATION LIQUOR LICENSE FROM ADRIAN ZEMAN: The above.application was referred to the License and Inspection Committee. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM ATTORNEY JAMES DOWD: The Mayor read the letter which was requested from Mr. Dowd by some of the Aldermen. The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. REQUEST TO VVACATE ALLEY 1600 BLOCK BETWEEN EIM AND ILLINOIS STREETS FROM OAKTON TO RIVERVIEW AVE.: The Mayor referred the petition to.the Municipal Develop - went Committee. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Shillington, the Council was adjourned. Otto W. J. nr ch, Cit 'y; Clerk