12/07/1970MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council was called to
ROLL CALL:
order by City Clerk Rohrbach, in the absence of Mayor
Herbert H. Behrel at 8 P.M. Moved by Sherwood, seconded
by Bonaguidi, to appoint Alderman Prickett as Mayor
Pro -Tem for this meeting. Motion declared Carried.
The meeting opened with Prayer by Rev. Lloyd Wolters
of the First Christian Reformed Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington. Alderman Michaels arrived at 8:07 P.M.
after Roll Call. Absent was Alderman Szabo.
Also present were: Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, City Comptroller
Blietz, City Engineer and Acting Building Commissioner Bowen, Commissioner
of Public Works Schwab, Assistant Commissioner of Public Works Schaefer,
and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES: Moved by Shillington, seconded by Koplos, that the Minutes
of the regular meeting held November 16, 1970 and the
REPORTS OF CITY Special Meeting held November 23, 1970, be approved as
OFFICIALS: published. Motion declared Carried.
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Police Chief Hintz reported on certain power failures
on the west side of Des Plaines which contributed to
certain traffic tie-ups.
Fire Chief Haag reported that 204 registrants from the
State of Illinois participated in the Leadership Seminar
held in Des Plaines.
Acting Bldg. Acting Building Commissioner reported that a temporary
Commissioner building permit for footings and foundations had been
issued to the Greek Orthodox Church and further he
expressed appreciation to the City Council for the
appointment of Acting Building Commissioner.
Columbia Ave. City Engineer Bowen reported that he has completed
Storm the sketches and estimate of cost for the solution of
Drainage storm drainage problem on Columbia. Avenue, as requested
by Alderman Hinde. Said study was referred to the
Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report.
City City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the suit has been
Attorney filed in the matter of existing sub -standard structures
on the property at 626 Birchwood. Further that a
decision in the Metropolitan Sanitary District case is
expected within the next few weeks.
REPORTS ON The following reports were ordered placed on file:
FILE Health Department, November; Building Department, November;
Public Works Department, November; Engineering Department,
November, and Statement of Cash Receipts, thru November 30.
COMMITTEE Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to concur with
REPORTS: Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to concur
Zoning Case with Zoning Board's decision in Case 70-39-R to rezone
70-39-R property located at 1669 Rand Road to C-2 Commercial
1669 Rand District, and authorize City Attorney to draft map
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for further consideration
by the Council. Motion declared Carried.
SUBDIVISION Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to approve Plat
Wm. L. Kunkel of Wm. L. Kunkel Subdivision, formerly Farrell Park
Subdivision and authorize execution by Mayor and City
Clerk. Motion declared Carried.
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SUBDIVISION Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to concur with
Stade's Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to
2133 Douglas approve Plat of Stade's Resubdivision - located at 2133
Douglas Avenue, and authorize execution by Mayor and
City Clerk after signatures of City Treasurer and City
Engineer have been affixed thereon. Motion declared
Carried.
MFT RESOLUTION Moved by Leer, seconded by Hinde, to adopt Supplemental
Wieboldt Ave. Resolution appropriating $2,000 additiona1-funds for
Section 82CS Section 82CS - the improvement of Wieboldt Avenue,
concurring with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
2 -Way Stop Upon withdrawal of motion to install two way stop signs
Signs - at the intersection of Dover Drive and Marshall Lane,
Dover & the matter was referred to the Traffic Commission for
Marshall further study and report.
TRAFFIC -
Cumberland
School
Stop Signs
Westview &
Jarvis
Referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee was the
City Engineer's reporton traffic at Cumberland School.
Alderman Czubakowski's request for stop signs at the
intersection of Westview Drive and Jarvis St. was referred
to the Streets and Traffic Committee and Traffic Commission
for study and report.
THACKER ST. Following discussion by Alderman Bolek regarding the
TRAFFIC STUDY Traffic Study conducted by Sgt. Walters staff on Thacker
Street, the matter was referred to the Traffic Commission
for further study.
WATERMAIN Moved by Thomas, seconded by Wagner, to concur with Water
Contract #2 and Finance Committee's recommendation to award the bid
for Watermain Improvements - Contract #2 to the lowest
base bidder, Bari Sewer and Water Contractor, Inc., in
the amount of $40,402.00 and authorize the negotiation
of a contract in accordance with bid with Bari Sewer and
Water Contractor, Inc., at a cost not to exdeed the amount
of bid submitted for Alternates A, B, and C, upon com-
pletion of necessary easement agreements - bid bonds and
checks of unsuccessful bidders to be returned. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
OAKTON ST. Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Shillington, to concur
RELIEF STORM with Sewer and Finance Committees' recommendation to
SEWER award the bid for the Oakton Street Relief Storm Sewer
to the law bidder, Mike DiPaolo, Inc. in the amount of
$17,085.00 with provision that no payment be made until
all waivers from suppliers are received - bid checks
or bonds to be returned to unsuccessful bidders.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Council recessed from 8:55 P.M. to 9 P.M. previous to vote.
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OAKTON ST. AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
RELIEF O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
STORM SEWER Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
(Cont'd) Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Youth Alderman Sherwood, Chairman of Youth Activity Committee
Activity made the following Progress Report of said Committee:
A meeting was held November 10th with Special Welfare
and Counseling Committee and a representative from
the "Place For People" drop -in -center. At this meeting
a copy of their by-laws, a copy of non-profit charter,
and a copy of liability insurance, as well as documenta-
tion of financial status was requested but to date not
received. A legal opinion was requested at this time
regarding the use of City Funds for a drop' -in -center
administered by a Private Organization..
BILLS.
PAYABLE
RESOLUTION
R-19-70
Zoning Fees
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the following
resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME:
Total $477,773.01. Voucher #1854 withdrawn prior to
submission to Council. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to adopt Resolution
R-19-70 establishing filing fees for Proceedings before
the Zoning Board of Appeals. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sherwood, to adopt Resolution
R-20-70 R-20-70, supporting the proposed 1970 Constitution for
Con -Con the State of Illinois being submitted to the Voters of
Illinois December 15, 1970. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Shillington
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 2 - Bonaguidi, Michaels
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Swanson, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Resolution
R-21-70 R-21-70 authorizing expenditures until 1971 Appropriation
Appropriation Ordinance is adopted. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 19 - Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE
T-45-70
ORDINANCE
T-46-70
1 ORDINANCE
T-47-70
Everett
ORDINANCE
T-48-70
Drake &
Village Ct.
ORDINANCE
T-49-70
ORDINANCE
M-24-70
Graceland Ave.
ORDINANCE
M-25-70
ORDINANCE
M-26-70
Sidewalks,
Nimitz,etc.
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Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-45-70 providing
for 6,000 Load Limit on Second Avenue between North Ave.
and Thacker St.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-46-70 adding
Warrington Road and Walnut Avenue to Four -Way Stop Streets
Schedule of Code.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-47-70 prohibiting
parking Along the South Side of Everett Street between
Ash and Mannheim.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-48-70 providing
for a Three -Way Stop sign intersection at Village Court
and Drake Lane.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-49-70 requiring
Pinehurst Traffic to Yield to Traffic on Drake Lane.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-24-70 changing the
name of First Avenue from Soo Line Railroad Tracks to
Walnut Street to "Graceland Avenue".
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-25-70 allowing
the use of Plastic or Paper Bags as Garbage Receptacles.
Moved by Wagner, seconded by Czubakowski, to waive First
Reading of Ordinance M-26-70 amending Ordinance M-11-70
providing for the Construction of Sidewalks along the
North and South Side of Northshore Avenue from Curtis
Street to Eisenhower Drive, on the North Side of Nimitz
Drive from Curtis Street to Scott Street, and on the
East and West Side of Eisenhower Drive from Nimitz Drive
to Northshore Avenue. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Wagner, seconded by Czubakowski, to adopt
Ordinance M-26-70. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-27-70 Authorizing
M-27-70 and Directing the Execution of Mutual Aid Agreement for
Fire Protection Fire Protection Between the City of Des Plaines and
Mutual Aid Participating Municipalities. Referred to the Judiciary
and Fire Committees for study and report.
MECCA Election Placed on file was the Certification of Election Results
Results whereby Public Works Department employees chose M.E.C.C.A.
to be exclusive representative of employees - Election
held November 10, 1970.
PUBLIC
HEARING
Sexton -
Des Plaines
River Crossing
COOK CO.
ZONING DOCKETS
Notice of Public Hearing to be held December 9, 1970 at
West Park Field House by Division of Waterways re
Sexton installation of temporary crossing over Des Plaines
River was read to Council. Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded
by Wagner, to authorize City Engineer and City Attorney
to attend said Hearing. Motion declared Carried.
MILLERS ROAD
Improvement
Mft Funds
Cook Co. Zoning Dockets #1871 and #1874 were presented to
Council. No Action.
The request owners and subdividers of property located at
Mt. Prospect and Millers Road, Rauschenberg & Biasiello
that the City improve Millers Road with MFT Funds, west
of Mt. Prospect Road, was referred to the Streets and /1
Traffic Committee for study and report.
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SUBDIVISION The request of Reliable Construction Co. to subdivide
927 Warrington one lot into two at 927 Warrington Road was referred to
the Plan Commission for preliminary approval prior to
Zoning Hearing on Variation.
RESUBDIVISION The request for approval of Plat of Rita's Resubdivision
Rita's located at Stillwell & Craig submitted by Kunkle Real
Estate Co. was referred to the Plan Commission for study
and report.
COOK CO. The request of Cook County Office of Economic Opportunity,
OFFICE OF Inc. that the City of Des Plaines appropriate $641.90
ECONOMIC as a 10%% share of total cost of operating Operation
OPPORTUNITY Nutrition Program in this area was referred to the
Special Welfare and Counseling Committee for study and
report.
Speed Limit The request of Alderman Hinde for reduction of speed
Mt. Prospect limit on Mt. Prospect Road between Golf Road and Thacker
Road Street was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee
and Traffic Commission for study and report.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Swanson, seconded by Koplos, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
Carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
, A.D., 1970
HE ERT H. BEHREL,'MAYOR
Bertha Eleanor Rohrba
CITY CLERK