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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 18, 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. James
W. Jackson, Pastor of Crhist E & R Church, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
IIROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington. Absent was Sherwood and Michaels.
Also present were: Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, City Comptroller
Blietz, City Engineer and Acting Building Commissioner Bowen, Commissioner
of Public Works Schwa]2, 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 Koplos, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held January 4, 1971,
as published. A correction was made on Page three as
follows: Last paragraph, Mr. Wilson's term to expire
January 1, 1975, Mr. Mertz's term to expire January 1, 1974
and Mr. Tobin's term to expire January 1, 1973. Following
correction, Motion declared Carried. Alderman Michaels
arrived at this time.
REPORTS OF The following reports were ordered placed on file:
CITYOFFICIALS:Engineering Department for December; Annual Report of
Commissioner of Public Works and City Engineer Bowen.
Fire Chief Fire Chief Haag reported that he and Alderman Hinde
visited Clintonville, Wisconsin to determine the progress
of the new aerial fire equipment and found it necessary
to make several changes.
City Engineer City Engineer Bowen reported that Commonwealth Edison
Co. completed approximately 35% of the program of
installing Mercury Vapor lights and pledges to complete
the remaining 473 by the end of this year. Further that
the a temporary guard rail is being installed by the City
at the Washington Street bridge, awaiting action by the
State Division of Waterways.
City City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the Jury decided
Attorney in favor of Mayor Behrel and former City Engineer Fletcher
in the Spindler Tree Case, heard in Federal Court last
week and further that City Clerk Rohrbach was dismissed
as a defendant on Wednesday.
Alleged City Attorney DiLeonardi stated that in his judgement
False Adv. the City may have some authority within the licensing
ordinance to gnvestigate cases of alleged false advertising
but suggests that citizens bring this to the attention
of the Attorney General's office or the State's Attorney's
office for a more effective investigation.
CITY REAL City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that he has received the
ESTATE - letter of opinion from the seller's attorney for the parcel
389 River Rd. of real estate to be purchased by the City for a new fire
station at 389 River Road. Moved by Szabo, seconded by
Prickett, to authorize City Comptroller to issue check
in the amount of $105,000 less pro -rations which represents
balance to be paid sellers at the closing. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, M±chaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sherwood
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Pleasant Acres Moved by Swanson, seconded by Shillington, to approve
Subdivision Plat of Pleasant Acres Subdivision located at the southwest
corner of Millers Road and Mt. Prospect Road, and authorize
execution upon deposit of necessary bonds and cash for
trees and improvements - further that the name of the
street shown thereon be Figard Lane. Motion declared Carried.
IIARCHITECT Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to concur with Building
FIRE STATION and Grounds Committee's recommendation to engage the
#1 firm of Orville I. Kurtz and Associates as the architects
for the proposed new fire station No. 1 to be located at
389 River Road. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sherwood
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
DEMOLITION Moved by Szabo, seconded by Shillington, to concur with
of Bldgs. Building and Grounds Committee's recommendation to advertise
389 River for bids for the demolition of buildings on property located
at 389 River Road, returnable February 8, 1971, at 3 P.M.,
specifications to be drawn by Orville I. Kurtz and Assoc.
Motion declared Carried.
DEMOLITION Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to concur with Building
City Bldgs. and Grounds Committee's recommendation to advertise for
Miner St. bids returnable February 8, 1971, at 3 P.M. for the
demolition of buildings on the Sengstock Property and
Kelso Property, immediately east of Municipal Building,
specifications to be drawn by City Engineer. Motion
declared Carried.
WATER BILLS
Penalty
STORM SEWER
Fargo Ave.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Shillington, to concur with
Water Committee's recommendation to authorize the City
Attorney to draft the necessary amendment to extend the
penalty period for non-payment of water bills to twenty
days. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Wagner, to concur with
Sewer Committee's recommendation to delay action on the
petition regarding Fargo Avenue flooding to allow further
study by the City Engineer for further report to the
Council in spring. Motion declared Carried.
TREES Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to concur with Forestry
PURCHASE Committee's recommendation to purchase 300 Marshall Ash
bare root trees 11/2 by 1 3/4 @ $11.25 each and 300 Norway
Maple Trees bare root 12 by 2" @$14.00 each for a total
purchase price of $7,575.00 from the Matt Tures Sons
Nursery of Huntley, Illinois, Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sherwood
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
S.A. 193 & Moved by Michaels, seconded by Wagner, to concur with
194 Judiciary, Sewer and Water Committee's recommendation that
Douglas no further action be taken regarding additional drainage
Manor construction in connection with Special Assessments 193
and 194 in Douglas Manor Subdivision, as the problem that
existed has been equitably resolved. Motion declared Carried.
GLASS Moved by Prickett, seconded by Michaels, to concur with Air
RECYCLING and Water Pollution and Sanitation Committees' recommendation
that the Mayor write to the Jr. Women's Club indicating the
interest of the City in the Glass Recycling project with
participation by the Jr. Women's Club in implementation,,/�
of a plan. Motion declared Carried. ��
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SPRING Moved by Czubakowski, seconded by Szabo, to concur with
CLEAN UP Beautification Committee's recommendation that the five
weeks beginning on Monday, April 19, 1971 be designated
as the City's third annual clean up campaign dates whereby
each garbage pick-up route will have one week to deposit
cast-offs, furniture, branches, etc., except concrete
chunks or building equipment, on the parkways to be
picked up free of charge. Motion declared Carried.
IIBILLS Moved by Prickett, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the
PAYABLE 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, $136,913.63. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sherwood
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
COMPUTER Moved by Prickett, seconded by Swanson, to concur with
SYSTEMS Finance Committee's recommendation that the City share
PLANNING 1/4 of the total cost of $13,500 to accept proposal of
Touche Ross and Company to conduct a study on Computer
Systems Planning with Park Ridge, Mt. Prospect and
Arlington Heights. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Shillington
to defer action to allow further study.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-3-71 authorizing
M-3-71 the sale of the City Water Tank and Tower located in
Water Tank Northwestern Park.
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ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-1-71 amending the
Z-1-71 text of the Zoning Ordinance of 1960 relating to lots
Text Amend. of record prior to 1960 and variations on under -sized lots.
ORDINANCE
T-1-71
Rose Ave.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-1-71 providing
for Rose Avenue to become a one-way street eastbound
from Second Avenue to First Avenue.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-2-71 restricting
T-2-71 parking during certain hours on the east side of Second
Second Ave Avenue from Thacker Street to Prairie Avenue.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-3-71 adding Westview
T-3-71 Drive and Jarvis Street to the Four -Way Stop Street Schedule.
Westview &
Jarvis Moved by Wagner, seconded by Kophos, to waive First Reading
of Ordinance T-4-71 eliminating Non -Resident Parking on
ORDINANCE Lot #5_,and having to do with maximum time limits for
T-4-71 parking in Public Parking Lots. Motion declared Carried.
Non -Resident Moved by Prickett, seconded by Wagner, to adopt Ordinance
Parking T-4-71. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Kopios, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 1 - Sherwood
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
BOELKE
SUBDIVISION
ZONING CASE
70 -35 -SU
1408 S.Wolf
Plat of Boelke Subdivision and letter from Plan Commission
re approval of same was referred to Municipal Development
Committee.
Letters from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan
Commission re Case 70 -35 -SU for special use of property
located at 1408 S. Wolf Road by Clearbrook Center for Retarded
was referred to Municipal Development Committee. Alderman
Bolek submitted petitions opposing same signed by adjoining
propertyoowners referred to City Attorney for determination
of legal effect. /6Pi
EIGHTH AVE.
Parking Lot
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The letter from Des Plaines Park District regarding their
intent to construct a parking lot adjacent to Chippewa Park
and swimming pool was read and placed on file.
SUBDIVISION Request for subdivision of property located at 2134 Elmira.
2134 Elmira by Sebastian Realty representing owners was referred to
the Plan Commission.
IPOLICE DEPT.
EQUIPMENT
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The request of Police Department for appropriating certain.
funds as the City's share of Federal Grant for purchase
of certain equipment was referred to the Police Committee.
RESIGNATIONS: Moved by Shillington, seconded by Prickett, to accept the'
Human Relations resignation of Rev. Wm. T. O'Connor from the Human Relations
Commission Commission and authorize Mayor Behrel to write letter of
commendation for services rendered. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Shillington, to accept the
resignation of Alderman Lois Czubakowski from the Human
Relations Commission. Motion declared Carried. Council
members applauded Alderman Czubakowski for devoted service
to the Commission.
APPOINTMENTS: Moved by Michaels, seconded by Thomas, to concur with
Human Relations Mayor Behrel's reappointment of Rev. R. A. W. Bruehl to
Commission the Human Relations Commission, term to expire December 31,
1973 and Mayor Behrel's reappointment of Mr. J. T. Fankhouser
to the Human Relations Commission, term to expire December
31, 1973 and naming Mr. Fankhouser as chairman for the
year 1971. Motion declared Carried.
REAL ESTATE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Michaels, to concur with
REVIEW BOARD Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. J. T. Fankhouser as
Chairman Chairman of the Real Estate Review Board to fill vacancy
of Mr. George Mott, term to expire December 31, 1973.
Motion declared Carried.
AIR POLLUTION Moved by Prickett, seconded by Czubakowski, to concur with
APPEAL BOARD Mayor Behrel's reappointment of Mr. Raymond Dindinger and
Mrs. Raymond Dindinger to the Air Pollution Appeal Board,
terms to expire November 30, 1974. Motion declared Carried.
DEVON AVE. Alderman Wagner requested that approximately three street
Street Lighting lights be installed on Devon Avenue, north side, to conform
Sidewalks to those installed by Rosemont on the south side and those
installed by Mr. Rogers on the north side - also that
sidewalks be installed on the north side of Devon from
Stillwell to Patton Drive in the spring program.
ILLINOIS Moved by Prickett, seconded by Wagner, to authorize City
COMMERCE :Attorney to attend hearing before Illinois Commerce
COMMISSION Commission regarding petition of Central Telephone Company
Hearing of Illinois and Illinois Bell Telephone, if upon receipt
of map indicating territory in question it is found to
be necessary. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 2 - Swanson, Thomas.
ABSENT: 1 - Sherwood
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
CATV
The letters from Suburban Communications and Scientific
Communications regarding CATV were rederred to the License
Health and Inspection Committee.
UNDERGROUND Alderman Shillington proposed that Utility Companies to
FACILITIES whom franchises have been granted by the City of Des Plaines
Utilities bbcoontacted to determine the possibility of relocating
utility lines underground, particularly where plans to
relocate lines have been made, in new subdivisions. ,
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Kathleen Alderman Shillington's request for No Parking on Kathleen
& Rt. 83 at Elmhurst Road - Route 83 for a distance of 50 feet
Parking east of the intersection was referred to the Streets and
Traffic Committee for study and report.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved y Prickett, seconded by Swanson, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
Carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OFC1��'. ,�,A.D.A197
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HERBERT H. BEH EL MAYOR
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, TY CLERK