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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1971
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel
at 8:05 P.M. The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Mark
Bergman, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, O'Brien, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington. Absent was Alderman Leer, Michaels.
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 Prickett, seconded by Thomas, that the Minutes
of the regular meeting of December 21, 1970, be approved
as published. Motion declared Carried.
REPORTS OF The following reports were ordered placed on file:
CITY Building Department, 1970; Building Department, December;
OFFICIALS: Public Works Department, December; Health Department,
December; City Comptroller's report on Source of Water
in Gallons.
Police
Chief
Police Chief Hintz reported that during the month of
December there were 14 related narcotic cases. During the
New Year Weekend, there were 25 accidents with 3 injuries.
Further there were 4 arrests over the New Year Weekend
of those driving under the influence of alcohol. There were
112 citations issued for vehicles parked illegally during
snow removal. Further that the Solicitor's ordinance
went into effect, January .1st.
City City Engineer Bowen reported that Rossetti Contracting Co.
Engineer started placing the storm sewer on Jarvis and Douglas today.
City City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the contracts to
Attorney purchase real estate at 389 River Road had been prepared
and were in hands of Mayor and City Clerk for execution.
Kiwanis He reviewed with Council the pending suit before the
Property Appellate Court with owners of the Kiwanis Property with
relation to City's denial for water service. Following
discussion, Council continues to authorize City Attorney
to represent the City in said case.
Tax City Attorney reported that the second tax injunction suit
Injunction has been filed involving 28 parcels of City owned real estate.
Lunar Oil
Suit
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the Appellate Court
has ruled in favor of City of Des Plaines, reversing the
trial court's decision, in the Lunar Oil Case.
Commissioner Commissioner of Public Works reported on various watermain
Public Works breaks during the holidays, three occurring today. Further
there were 350 tons of salt used during recent holiday season.
COMMITTEE Moved by Swanson, seconded by Prickett, to concur with
REPORTS Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to approve
Rita's Plat of Rita's Subdivision located at Stillwell and Craig
Subdivision and authorize execution of same by Mayor and City Clerk. /7
Motion declared Carried. /64'
ZONING CASE
70-38-R
1328 Webford
FIRE STATION
ARCHITECT
RESOLUTION
Construction
on State
Right of
Way
Insurance
Special
Welfare &
Counseling
BILLS
PAYABLE
ORDINANCE
Z-22-70
1669 Rand
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Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to authorize City Attorney
to prepare necessary map amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
for further consideration by the Council, in accordance with
Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation in Case 70-38-R,
property located at 1328 Webford Avenue. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Prickett,'Sherwood, O'Brien, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 3 - Szabo, Bolek, Thomas
ABSENT: 2 - Leer, Michaels
There being twelve affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to concur with Building
and Grounds Committee's recommendation to authorize Building
and Grounds Committee and Mayor Behrel to interview and
engage an architect for the proposed new Fire Station #1.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
o - None
NAYS:
ABSENT: 2 - Leer, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Wagner, to concur with Street:
and Traffic Committee's recommendation to adopt Yearly
Resolution for Permit Construction on State of Illinois
Right of Way. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson.
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Leer, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Chairman Bonaguidi reported that the Insurance Committee
and City Comptroller Blietz met with the Insurance Brokers
Association to review City's Workmens Compensation Insurance
and found that during last year $10,000 was saved with the
adoption of program last year whereby City maintains certain
reserves, and recommends the City again proceed on the same
basis - to be included in next year's budget.
Chairman Sherwood reported that the Special Welfare and
Counseling Committee, along with Sgt. Fredricks of the Police
Department, had met with the executive director of Maine
Township Mental Health to review City's program instituted
during year of 1970.
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the following
resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY 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 $50,991.19.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Leer, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Shillington, to adopt Ordinance
Z-22-70 rezoning property located at 1669 Rand Road to C-2
Commercial District. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, M ayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Leer, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
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MFT RESOLUTION Moved by Sherwood,
Street for Maintenance of
Maintenance $234,000.00 of Motor
vote was:
ORDINANCE
M-1-71
Mass Transit
District
ORDINANCE
M-2-71
Water Dept.
PLEASANT
ACRES
SUBDIVISION
LIQUOR
LICENSE
Jewel
COOK CO
ZONING
DOCKET 1898
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seconded_ by Hinde, to adopt Resolution
Streets and Highways appropriating
Fuel Tax Funds. Upon roll call, the
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Leer, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Wagner, to waive First Reading
of Ordinance M-1-71 amending Section 4 of. Ordinance M-19-70
by allowing the waiver of compensation to Trustees of the
Des Plaines Mass Transit District. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance
M-1-71. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Leer, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Wagner, to waive First'Reading
of Ordinance M-2-71 having to do_uwith Rules and Regulations
of the Water Department. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Wagner, seconded by Hinde, to adopt Ordinance
M-2-71. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Leer, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
The tentative Plat of Pleasant Acres Subdivision along with
letter from Plan Commission re same was referred to the
Municipal Development Committee for study and report.
The request of Jewel Companies, Inc. to sell packaged liquors
at the Jewel Store located at 52 Northwest Highway was
referred to the License Health and Inspection Committee for
study and report.
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Hinde, to authorize City
Attorney to attend hearingon Cook Co. Zoning Docket #1898,
if upon investigation property located on the northwest
corner of Washington Street and Foster Lane is found to
be within 12 miles of City Limits. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Swanson, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Mayor
NAYS: 2 - Wagner, Thomas
ABSENT: 2 - Leer, Michaels
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried
II APPOINTMENTS: Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Prickett, to concur with
Mass Transit Mayor Behrel's appointment of the following to the Des Plaines
District Mass Transit District Board:
Mr. Rex Wilson, Chairman - term to expire January 1, 1975
Mr. Harry E. Mertz - term to expire January 1, 197
Mr. Edward W. Tobin - term to expire January 1, 1971
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Leer, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
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ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Bonaguidi that the regular
meeting of the City Coungil adjourn. Motion dec»red Carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS / 9aL"
DAY OF
A.D., 1971
HERBERT H. BEHREL, MAYOR
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Bertha Eleanor Rohrbac
City Clerk
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