01/18/1965MINUTES OF THE REGULAR .MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN
THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, JANUARY 1S, 1965
AT 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with
Alderman Wright, leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike,
Szabo, Swanson and French responding to roll call.
The meeting was openecl•with a paryer by Rev. R. A. Bruehl and a pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Alderman Shillington and second by Wright, the
Council approved the minutes of January 4, 1965.
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OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the reports of the Comptroller for December
and Water Construction Annual reports of Building Commissioner, Civil Defense
Director, Fire Chief and Police Chief.. Engineer Fletcher gave a -re port on.water
construction project and street improvements for three years in the future.
On motion by Alderman French and second by Bonaguidii the Council suspended the
rules and took up the discussion of the Holy Family Hospital°agreement for
annexation.
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL ANNEXATION AGREEKENT: On motion by Alderman French and second
by Bonaguidi, the Council discussed the above agreement. The motion was made by
Alderman Swanson and seconded by Bonaguidi to approve the agreement as amended
Section 3 and Mayor and Clerk to sign same. The Mayor put the question and the
Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:.Alderman Rateike, Szabo,
W'right, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and
Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried.
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The motion was made by Alderman Leer and seconded by Martin that the City
Attorney draft an ordinance for annexation of the Sisters of Nazareth property.
The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the.roll with the following -
results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, leer, Shillington, F igard,
Czubakowski, French, Swanson,. Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Figard the Council returned
to regular routine of business. •
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IOiOWKA CASE ON REZONING: The motion was made by Alderman Shillington and seconded
by Figard that Attorney Di Leonanrdi be retained to handle the Krowka case against
the City on rezoning which was denied. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk
called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo,
Wright, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and
Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
APPROVE THOMAS INDUSTRIES SUB -PIAT: On motion by Alderman Martin and second by
French the Council approved the above plat.
APPROVE DRIVEWAY FOR SOCONY MOBIL OIL CO. AT RAND AND MINER: On motion by Alder-
man French and second by Swanson, the Council approved three driveways for the
above.
ADOPT RESOLUTION BETWEEN STATE AND CITY: The above resolution regarding State
Department improvement of Touhy, lee, Mannheim and Higgins Rd. Alderman French
made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has.1n- _
vestigated the above and has found improvements of streets within the City will
be paid for by State of Illinois Agreement, calls for certain maintenance of
parkways, prohibition of parking and prohibition of use of storm sewers for
sanitary sewage disposal. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffis therefore
recommend execution of agreement by Mayor and City Clerk, with review by City
Attorney to Mayorts satisfaction."
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On motion by Alderman French and second by Martin the Council agreed to adopt
the resolution.
ADOPT RESOLUTION IN REGARD TO FEDERAL FUNDS ON PLANNING: Alderman French re-
ported the following:"Agreement between C ity of Des Plaines and Department of
Public Works and Buildings of State of Illinois on planning to satisfy require-
ments of,Federal Aid Highway Act of 1962. •Y our Committee on Streets and Traffic
has investigated the,above and and has found 1) Mayor and City Clerk should be
authorized to sign necessary agreement form with review by C ity Attorney for
Mayor's satisfaction. 2) Form specifically states: 'City will not be expected to
provide financial assistance for,the planning process.' We, your Committee
on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend attached resolution by approved by
the City Council, City of Des Plaines." The motion was made by Alderman F remch
and seconded by Wright to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question_
and the Clerk called the roll with,the following results: Ayes: Alderman
Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Icer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson,
Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION -IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS BY USE OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS THE NEXT THRER
YEARS: Alderman French.made the following report: "Use of Motor Fuel Tax
Funds for: 1) Asphalt patching and sealcoating of streets outlined in report to
aldermen - cost $17,000.,00. 2) Resurfacing of streets also indicated in report -
cost, 75,000.00. Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the
above and has found: 1) Funds will bs available for work as indicated. 2)
Further repairs can be recommended and approved on supplemental resolution. 3)
To insure completion of work this spring, resolution should be submitted early
to State. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend -
approval of required State resolution for improvement of arterial and non -
arterial streets. Mayor and City Clerk or Comptroller authorized to execute
necessary documents." The motion was made-rby Alderman French and seconded by
Czubakowski to approve the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk
called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo,
Wright, leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and
Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
TRAFFIC CONTROL ON SEVERAL STREETS: Alderman French made the following report:
"1).No Tarking on North Ave. 1st.Ave. and 2nd Ave. as requested by 25 petitioners.
2)' Traffic' control at Orchard St. and Riverview Ave. Your Committee on Streets
and Traffic has investigated the above and has found need for investigation of
traffic in these two locations. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic
therefore recommend that both locations be referred to the Traffic Commission
and Police Department for study and report." On motion by Alderman French
and seconded by Shillington the Council approved the report.
ADOPT RESOLUTION MT. PROSPECT AND THACKER ST. IMPROVEMENT FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS:
Alderman French made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and
Traffic has investigated -the above and has found Mayor has determined that
a 'deceleration strip and other improvements necessary can be obtained on a
basis of a ratio of 01,000 county expenditure and $22,000 expenditure of
Motor Fuel Tax Funds. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore
recommend that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to negotiate further in
this matter and complete required State resolution form for use of Motor Fuel
Tax Funds in the amount of $22,000 but not to exceed $25,000 on this one
authorization." The motion was made by Alderman French and seconded by Rateike
to adopt the resolttion. The Mayor 'put 'the question and the 'Clerk -called 'the
roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Leer,
Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi". Nays:
None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
MARION STREET DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENT: Alderman French made the following
report: On motion by, Alderman French and seconded by Rateike the Council
approved the report which was as follows: "1) Marion Street dedication and
improvement between Graceland and Lee Streets. 2) Extension of Oakwood St. to
permit access to lee St. Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated
the above and has found: 1) Improvements are estimated to cost 80 to 100
thousand dollars motor fuel tax funds for Marion St. and 8,00 for extension of
Oakwood St. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend
City Engineer be authorized to draw up necessary documents and Mayor be
authorized to negotiate acquisition of property, completion of necessary documents
to effect purchase of land, ldgal clearances and engineering for these two
projects."
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AWARD BID ON 36 INCH AND 48 INCH WATER MAIN: The motion was made by Alderman
Figard and seconded by?Shillington to award.the bid to the Abbott Contractors
for $434,51.75. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with
the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Leer, Shillington,
Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi: Nays: None. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR CLEANING CATCH BASINS: On motion by Alderman Swanson and
second by French, the Council approved to advertise bids for cleaning catch
basins, bids to be returned February 15.
APPROVE SIGN OTBRIEN ELECTRIC CO. 2410 DES PLAINES AVE.: On motion by Alderman
Szabo and second by Martin the Council approved the above sign.
MC KAY NEALIS PROPERTY FOR PARKING LOT: Alderman Wright presented;a letter from
the above offering to sell land on Des Plaines Ave. across from North School for
parking lot. The Mayor referred the letter to Parking Lots Committee and
Building Control and Inspectiog Committee.
Alderman Wright presented an ordinancenfrom Arlington Heights regarding snow
removal from parking lots and to limit hours of parking autos. The Mayor re-
ferred the ordinance to City Attorney to draft an ordinance.
TO SETTLE EWER HELFERS AND ANN WIETOR CASES: The motion was made by Alderman
Bonaguidi and seconded by Czubakowski to allow attorneys to settle the two cases.
The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following
results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, French, S wanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor
declared.the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Swanson presented the following resolution:
BE TE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING
BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY ARE
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME.
Total:: $149,212.54 The motion was made By Alderman Swanson and seconded by,_
Figard to adopt the :resolution.. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk
called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo,
Wright, Lear, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and
Banaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
DES PLAINES MANOR SUB. PIAT: The above plat was referred to the Plan C ommission.
FOREST MANOR UNIT 2 PIAT: The above plat was referred to the Plan Commission.
ADOPT A-1-65 ANNEXATION ORDINANCE BIG BEND SUB. The Clerk read for the s econd_
reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and
seconded by Shillington to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question
t and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman _
Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson,
Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The, Mayor voted "aye" and declared the
motion carried.
M-1-65 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the
above ordinance.
M-2-65 PAYROLL ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above
ordinance.
M-3-65 CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the
above ordinance.
ADOPT T-2-65 ORDINANCE - SPECIAL PARKING PERMIT: The Clerk read for the first
reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Leer and seconded by Wright
the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman. Wright
and seconded by Figard to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and
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The Clerk called the roll with the following results: AyesL Alderman Rateike,
Szabo, Wright, Icer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin
and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION - ANNUAL STATE RESOLUTION - WOR$ ON STATE HIGHWAYS: ;The Clerk
presented the above resolution. On motion.by Alderman Figard and second by
Martin the Council adopted the resolution.
ADOPT RESOLUTION - 48 INCH WATERMAIN TO BE ADDED TO CHICAGO: The Clerk -pi ---e:
sented
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sented the above resolution. On motion by Alderman Figard and second tby
Shillington the Council adopted the resolution.
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ADOPT RESOLUTION TO CONSTRUCT WATERMAIN ACROSS 300 LINE RAILROAD: The Clerk
presented the above resolution. On motion by Alderman F igard and second
by Wright, the Council adopted the resolution.
The Nayor presented'a letter from the State Department of Health. reporting
the inspection of trailer parks, that they were being maintained and operated
in accordance with requirements. Also commending the proper enforcement of
the City local trailer park ordinance.
The Mayor presented a letter from the States Attorney's office regarding the
case of Theodore Will vs the County of Cook regarding being denied at
Elmhurst and Algonquin Road for.multi-family dwellings. This was just to _
advise the City of the case.
K NNETH YOST LETTER REGARDING 25 FOOT LOTS:; The Mayor presented the above
letter regarding the refusal of building permits. The Mayor referred the
letter to the Municipal Development and Building.Control Committees.
ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Shillington the
Council was adjourned.
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OttoW .`/ . Henrich, City Clerk
MINUTES OF T '' REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PIAINES, ILL.
HELD IN TUR COUNCIL ROCM, G 1TY HALL,.
FEBRUARY lr 1965 AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:. The meeting was, called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with
Alderman Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, and Wright responding to roll call.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Mayor and pledge of allegiance to
the flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and second by-Swanson,.the
minutes of January 18, 1965 were approved.
OFFICIAL REPORTS: The. Clerk submitted the reports of the Building Commissioner,
Health Department and Director of Civil Defense for January ands, report of
Superintendent Wernicke on storm damage.
On motion by Alderman Czubakowski and second by Bonaguidi the Council approved to
have the Fire and Police Commission appoint a policeman to fill the vacancy -of.
resignation of Officer Tarver.
BIDS ON SQUAD CARS: On motion by Alderman Czubakowski and _second by Luellen -
the Council approved to advertise bids on police cars with bids returned February
lith.
On notion by Alderman Rateike and second by Leer, the Council approved to have
Fire and Police Commission to fill vacancy of resignation of Frank Urban.
The Mayor referred a lease agreement of School Board to the Building and Grounds
Committee.