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02/17/1964r01 MINUTES OF. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PIAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, FEBRUARY 17, 1964 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Czubakowski, Carroll,Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Luellen, Shillington and Figard responding to roll call. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Rev. Edwin G.Wappler and then a pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Prickett to approve the minutes of February 3, 1964. The motion was approved by acclamation. OFFICIALREPORTS: Verbal reports were made by Chief of Police, Fire Chief and City Attorney. On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Shillington, the Council approved the election of Alderman Prickett as Valor pro tem during absence of Mayor. Alderman Leer appeared at this time. APPROVE REZONING AT PRATT AND MANNHEIM: Alderman French made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic and Municipal:Development has investigated the above and has found re -zoning as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals is consistent with the highest and best use of the property in question. Children crossing Mannheim at Morse walk past the property in question on the Mannheim frontage and on Pratt. Shoulders of either route are in need of graveling or other improvement to offer the children a better footing on the way to the Orchard Place School. Sixteen children now travel the route in question. Pratt Street needs improvement as outlined by City Engineer. "We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic and Municipal Development, therefore reommend that the City Council'gRicHtin h! going approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals, but request the MayorAto cl'nt ug ib work with the representatives of the property owners to see that the needed improvements are completed satis- factorily. " On motion by Alderman Frendhsand seconded by Rateike the Council approved the report. Alderman Martin called a Municipal Development Committee meeting for February 25th at'8:00 P.M. ONE-WAY STREET REPORT: Alderman French made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found many facets of the problem of traffic in the downtown business area were brought to light by public testimony, petitions, engineering reports and testimony, and opinion polls. The committee has given these matters careful consideration and transmitted their findings to the City Council sitting as a Committee of the Whole. "We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that, in the interest of progress in the handling of continuously increasing traffic, the present pattern of one-way traffic on Lee and Graceland Streets be continued. 'We, as a Committee, urge continued action by the Mayor, City Engineer and City Council to improve and augment signal,signing and lane systems to increase safe and efficient, use of the system. We especially urge study and administrative action on a by-pass route or routes to relieve congestion." Alderman French made the motion which was seconded by Rateike to concur in the report. After discussion, a motion was made by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Figard to amend the motion that a study and administrative action on a by-pass route to ielieve the congestion to be made regardless of vote of previous motion. The motion and second was with- drawn. Alderman Carroll asked the Mayor his opinion on the question. The Mayor had Alderman Prickett take the chair and then gave his opinion on one-way streets. The Mayor then returned to the Chair and put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Prickett, Icer, Czubakowski, French, Swanson. Nays: Alderman Szabo,'Wright, Luellen, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Martin and Bonaguidi. The Mayor declared the motion lost. -2- .2/17/64 On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Luellen they are to have a meeting in the Mayor's office to discuss the traffic in the business district, within the next three days. On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen the Council approved to have the City Attorney check to see if one-way street ordinance must .be repealed. At request of Alderman Shillington the Street Committee is to make astudy of the Soo train crossing on Woodlawn Avenue due to accidents. AWARD BID ON REPAIR OF WELL NO. 2: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Shillington to award the above bid to the Milaeger Company for $22,659.00, and other checks and bonds returned. 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. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR:LIBRARY: Alderman Wright made the following report: "Your Committee on Library and Finance has investigated the above and has found that the proposed.se lling price of the property is in line with two appraisals made in late 1962. This offered price of $28,000.00 is identical with the lower of the two appraisals, in fact the property is needed to permit expansion of the Library according *o the previously announced plans, but the collection of funds is just starting and it desirable that the City advance the funds from sales tax, now. "We, your Committee on Library and Finance therefore recommend that the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney be authorized to complete this property acquisition, and that the City hold title until such time as the Library accumulation fund can be built up to the level that final title transfer can be made to'the library." The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Luellen to approve the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follow- ing results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. The Mayor declared the motion carried. INSURANCE COMMITTEE: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Figard, the Council approved to amend the ordinance to include the new"Insurance Committee. There will be a meeting of the Judiciary Committee February 21st at 7:30 P.M. There will be a meeting of the Police Committee at 8:00 P.M. February 21st. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman .Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED'BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING`BILLS ARE DUE AND PAY- ABLE AND TEAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK -BE AND HEREBY ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. • Total: $111,512.28.:.The 'motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Swanson 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, ZONING BOARD REPORT ON ORDINANCE CHANGE: The Clerk submitted a progress report to change the Zoning Ordinance. Alderman Martin requested a meeting on February 25th in the Mayor's office to study the report so they may be prepared for the Zoning hearing March 3*d. The Clerk read a letter from A. L.Gundelach, Secretary of the Zoning Board that Woolworth Company has withdrawn their rezoning application. Their plans will conform with existing zoning classification. ADOPT M-7-64 ORDINANCE -AMEND LIBRARY APPROPRIATION: 'The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by French the Council placed the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alderman -3... 2/17/64 Wright and seconded by Luellen to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Afes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION IN CONVICTION WITH PURCHASE OF 825 GRACELAND AVE.PROPERTY: The Clerk presented the above resolution. The motion was made by Alderman Wright 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, Icer, Shillington, Figard, Carroll,Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION FOR EASEMENT BY COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY: The Clerk presented the above resolution for easement east line Mount Prospect Road. The motion was made by Shillington 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. ADOPT Z-2-64 ORDINANCE IAT 1 WESTFIELD GARDENS: 'TheClerk 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 Luellen and seconded by Shillington 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, Carroll, Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and Boneguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ?MST READING Z-3-64 ORDINANCE S.E. CORNER WHITE AND EVERETT: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT:` The Mayor read his annual report. RESIGNATION OF ROBERT S. CURRIER FROM LIBRARY BOARD: The Mayor read the above letter of resignation and on motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by French, the Council accepted the resignation. At the request of the Seventh Ward Aldermen, the Mayor referrOd to the Street Committee about "yield" signs at the intersection of Cambridge Road and Drake Lane. Drake to yield to Cambridge. • Alderman Czubakowski presented a petition regarding a building permit application in Dexter Acres. Attorney Di Leonardi read a letter to the Building Commissioner not to issue the permit. The Mayor referred to the Street Committee about left turns in business district and parking on Lee St. ADJOURNMENT: • The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen to adjourn. The motion was voted'upon by acclamation. Otto W. J. He}irich,City Clerk 503 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, MARCH 2, 1964 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ODER: The meeting was called to order by Alderman Prickett as Mayor Pro Tem, who presided due to absence of the Mayor, with Alderman Czubakowski, Swanson, Martin Bonaguidi, Rateike, Prickett, Wright, Leer, Shillington and Figard responding to roll call. The meeting was opened by a prayer fromRev. Grant and then a pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Martin, the minutes of the February 17, 1964 meeting were approved by the Council.