03/15/1965• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MERT ING.OF THE CITY_ _
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILL. HELD
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MARCH 15, 1965
AT 8400 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to 'order by Mayor Herbert H'. Behrel with
Alderman Luellen, Leer, Shillington Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett a°'.! it responding to roll call.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Eev. E. Wappler and the pledge of allegiance
to the flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: • On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Luellen, the
Council approved the minutes of March 1, 1965.
OPEN AUTO BIDS: The Clerk informed the Council he had bids for auto. The advertising
of bids had not been approved by the Council and on motion by Alderman Leer and
second by Bonaguidi, the advertising was approved. On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi
and second by Leer, the Clerk was instructed to open the bids. The following bids
were received:
Des Plaines Motor Sales
(Power steering & automatic trans.
Jim Aikey Ford
(Power steering & automatic trans.
$1,981.92
2,190.92
1,875.00
2,090.00
On motion by Alderman Luellen and second by Bonaguidi_the bids were referred to.
the Finance Committee.
Plat in regard to building partly on alley in rear of 573 Des Plaines Ave was re-
ferred'to the Building Control and Municipal Development Committees..
CAR -WASH PERMITS: A letter from Building Commissioner Regnell regarding car wash
plan was referred to the Building Control and Inspection Committee. •
PROPERTY AT 1991 WELWYN: The following is a letter presented by the -City Attorney:
"In reply to your letter of March 8th, please be advised that the property at 1991
Welwyn, Des Plaines,' Illinois, which I own is now occupied by one tenant only as of
March 1, 1965.
"As I have pointed out to you in our previous conversation,. I do not. necessarily
agree with the City in this matter, but because of my position as a Realtor, I
prefer to comply with the City"s request." /s/ Leroy NGinnich. Letter to be placed
on file.
THEODORE WILLS CASE ZONIING SOUTHEAST CORNER ALGON'.UIN AN EIMHURST RD: Themotion was
made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Leer that the Council ratify the action of
City Attorney in the above case No. 642 29981 and 642 29983. The•Mayor put the
the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alder-
man Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, .Luellen., --.Leer, Shillington, Czubakowskir .Fr-ench, Swanson,
Martin gnd Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
APPROVE DES PLAINES MANOR SUB. PLAT: On motion by Alderman Martin and second by
Shillington, the Council approved the plat.
C. & N.W. RY. ANNEXATION:, Alderman Martin made the following report: "Your Committee
on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found that the Chicago
and Northwestern Railroad is willing to annex the 60 acres.of land south of Northwest
Highway and East of Wolf Road, that they are willing to have ingress and egress to
said property at Wolf Rd. south of the Hannifin Corporation property and on'N.W.
Highway near the Littelfuse Corp. We, your Committee on Municipal Development,
therefore recommend that the Des Plaines Zoning Board conduct another hearing oh "-"
said property after the Plan•Comtnission approves a tentative subdivision and street
layout per attached plot plan. The Chicago and Northwestern R.R. is to receive a
letter to meet with the Plan Commission." On motion -by Alderman Martin and second
by French, the Council approved the report.
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REQ FOR minrinulum COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.: Alderman Martin made the follow-
ing report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and
has found that the Commonwealth Edison Co. owns all of the lots south of Pratt Ave.
East of Railroad Ave. West 'of Sycamore St., North of Central Rd. That there present-
ly exists a sub -station for said power company and that in order to expand facilities
the N. & S. alley needs to be vacated. We, your Committee on Municipal Development
therefore recommend that the, alley adjacent to said lots 1-7 and 11 through 17 be
vacated at a cost to the Commonwealth Edison Co. of $500.00 plus cost of Plat of
Vacation to be drawn by City Engineer and legal fees of City Attorney to draw said
vacation ordinance." The motion was made, by Alderman Martin and seconded by Luellen
to approve the report. The Mayor put the q}}e stion and the Clerk called the roll
with the following results: Ayes: Alderman-Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Deer,
Shillington, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi.• Nays: None. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Alderman Shillington reported the following: "Your Committee on Buildings and
Grounds has investigated the above and has found it possible for City'Attorney to
draw up lease between School District 62 and City of Des Plaines regarding property
at Illinois and Everett whichwe at present lease to them, and the, property behind
Central School which we, the City use for parking." On motion by Alderman Shillington
and second by Swanson, the Council approved the report.
TO ADVERTISE BIDE FOR BRUSH CHIPPER: 'On motion by Alderman French and second by
Rateike the Council approved to advertise bids for a brush chipper for the Street
and Sanitation Departments with bids returned April 15th.
FOUR-WAY STOP ROXBURY AND DOVER DR. AT PENNSYLVANIA AVE.: On motion by Alderman
French and second by Luellen the Council approved to have the City Attorney draft
an ordinance for the above.
LEE ST. METERS TO BE HOODED: Alderman French made the following report: "Your
Committee on Streets and; Traffic has investigated the above and has found: 1) A
limited number of parked cars reduce the total number of lanes available to north-
bound traffic. 2)p Hooding meters and prohibiting parking during the hours of
6-9 on Friday evenings and 8:30 to 12:00 on Saturday mornings should be attempted
on a trial basis. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend
1) 60 day trial basis of indicated change. 2) Police order to effect necessary
change.!' On motion by Alderman French and s$cond by Czubakowski, the Council
approved the report.
DRIVEWAY PERMITS APPROVED: On motion by Alderman French and second by Luellen
the Council approved the following driveway permits. One 20 ft. driveway north
side of Elk Blvd., 147.77 feet east of Des Plaines Ave. Two 20 ft. driveways into
Bradrock Dr. from Northern Builders project.
RESOLUTION ON PAVING LEE, ST. AND HOWARD : On motion by Alderman French and second
by Luellen, the -Council adopted the resolution for $65,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax
Funds for the above;
J. EMIL ANDERSON RE UEBT FOR TEMPORARY WATER CONNECTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION:
Alderman Shillington made the following report. "Your committee on Water' has
investigated the above and has found this temporary connection will be paid for
and removed at no expense to the City after the Rosemont pumping station and
elevated tank are completed approximately September 1, X965. We, yeur Committee.
on Water therefore request Council concurrence to grant this request and for the
agreed charge of $10,000.00" The motion was made by Alderman Shillington and
seconded by Prickett to approve the report. The Mayor put the question and the
Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo,
Prickett, Luellen, Deer,, Shillington, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin, and
Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
R.C.A.'SIGN APPROVED ON HOWARD ST.: On motion by Alderman Szabo and second by
Prickett the above sign was approved by the City Council.
MOBIL SIGN FOR TOUHY'Af1D DES PLAINES AVE.: On motion bg Alderman Szabo and second
by Swanson the above application was denied.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL LAW OFFICERS: At request of Attorney Di Leonardi
to have the City of Des Plaines become a member with dues at $160.00, the motion was
made by Alderman Bonaguidi and second by Swanson to approve the request. The Mayor
put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:
Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer) Shillington, Czubakowski, French,
Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution:
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
COUNCIL 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: $48,701.23. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
French to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the
roll with the following results:. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Sza1D, Prickett, Luellen,
Leer, Shillington, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
WEST GOLF RD. RESUB PLAT: The above plat was referred to the Plan Commission.
ZONING REPORT 65-10-R, 1717 RAND RD.: The Clerk present4d the above report re-
commending the petition be granted. The Mayor referred the report to the Municipal
Development Committee.
ADOPT C-1-65 ORDINANCE WATER METER PRICES: The Clerk read for the first reading the
above -report; On motion by Alderman.Rateike and'second by Shillington the Council
placed the ordinance, on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and second
by Luellen to adopt the -ordinance. The payor 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.
III RESOLUTION NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELEvTIbN: The Clerk presented the above resolution.
On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Shillington the Council adopted the
resolution. -
APPLICATION FOR STREET DEDICATION ENJAY CONST. CO.: The Clerk received the above
plat for street dedication.- The plat was referred to the Plan Commission.
TFC -SEARCH INC. CONTRACT: ` After a discussion on the above contract, the motion was
made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Bonaguidi to approve the plat with Mayor to
be authorized to sign after the -Mayor and Alderman Martin have discussed certain.
items in the contract with the Company.
BENJAMIN ELECTRIC FIRE CONTRACT: On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by
Swanson, the Council approved to accept the a"ssignment of the above fire contract
to the Frederick Post Co.
A letter from Commissioner Regnell regarding sign ordinance was referred to the
Building Control and Inspection Committee.
MINER STREET PARKING: 'plans and letter regarding resolution and ordinance from the
State Highway Department on Miner St. parking was referred to the City Attorney and
Engineer.
CORRECTION OF FEBRUARY 15, 1965 MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Shillington
and seconded by Czubakowski to correct the minutes of February 15, 1965 by adding
the following letter with roll call approved:... "To the Honorable Aldermen of the
City of Des Plaines, Ill. Gentlemen: The term of Arnold Ruud as Commissioner for
this City on the Board of Commissions of Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect, Arlington Heights,
and Palatine Water Commission expires on February 16, 1965. I take pleasure' in'
appointing as the Commissioner for this City on said Commission, for the six year
term camimencing February 16, 1965, Mr. Arthur Marow, Mr. Art1ur Marow being an.
elector of this City duly qualified for said appointment." /s/ Herbert H. Behrel,Mayor.
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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.' The Mayor declared the motion
carried and the appointment approved.
On motion by Alderman Czubakowski and second by Luellen, the Council approved to
have City Attorney draft ordinance to annex Butenschoen property on north side of_
Oakton St. and west side of Lee St.
The Mayor referred the Housing Code to the City Code Committee.
Parking on Dover Dr. was referred to the Street Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Bonaguidi, the Council
was adjourned. + /., n.
Otto,W. J. =nrich, City Clerk
MINUTES OF .THE .REGULAR MEETING .OF THE C1TY.
COUNCIL OF TUR CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILL.
HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, C 1TY HALL, APRIL
5, 1965
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with
Alderman Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin,
Bonaguidi, Szabo, Prickett and Wright responding to roll call. The meeting was
opened with a prayer by the Mayor and the pledge of allegiance to. the flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Swanson, the
Council approved the minutes of March 15, 1965.
OPEN BIDS NON -ARTERIAL STREET REPAIR: On motion by Alderman Wright and second
by French the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids
were received:
Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. - = - - - $13,678.85
Arrow Road Construction Co. 14,288.40
Seneca Petroleum Co. 14,858.50
'Rock Road Construction Co. 13,982.70
On motion by Alderman Swanson and second by French the bids were referred to the
Street and Finance Committees and Engineer. °
Alderman Rateike appeared at this time. --
OPEN BIDS ON BRUSH CHIPPER MACHINE: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and second
by Prickett the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids
were receive&:
'Lehigh Equipment Sales $3,750.00
Schuster Equipment Co. 3,585.00
Illinois FWD Truck & Equipment Co. 3,831.75
On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Prickett the bids were referred to the
Street and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. At -request of ---
Alderman French, the Mayor declared,a recess so they could check the bids. After
reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman French and seconded by Prickett to
award the bid for non -arterial maintenance to the Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. for
$13,678.85 and checks or bonds to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The
Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:
Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Iuellen,.Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.`