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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,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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. Behrei
at 8:00 P.M. The meeting opened with prayer by Father
Earl Thomas of St. Mary's Church followed by the Presenta-
tion of Colors by Cub Scout Pack 115, Den #3 and the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos,
Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels.
Absent Was Alderman: Czubakowski, Wagner, and Bonaguidi.
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 presnet, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Swanson, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held January 18, 1971,
as published. Motion declared Carried.
REPORTS OF The following reports were ordered placed on file:
CITY OFFICIALS: Building Department, January; Public Works Department,
January; Engineering Department, January; Health Department,
January. Annual Reports of Police Department and Fire
Department were also placed on file.
Police Chief Police Chief Hintz reported on the serious condition of
Sgt. Walters who suffered severe heart attack last Wednesday.
Fire Chief Fire Chief Haag reported on the fire at 1864 Thacker Street
and the fire this morning at 894 Alfini Drive.
City Atty.
MSD Suit
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the purchase of
property for Fire Station #1 at 389 River Road has been
closed.
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the Supreme Court
of Illinois on the 26th of January filed its decision
to reverse the decision of Illinois Appellate Court in
the Metropolitan Sanitary District case. Moved by
Shillington, seconded by Michaels, to authorize City
Attorney to prepare and file petition for re -hearing
of subject case. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek,
Leer, O'Brien, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Czubakowski, Wagner, Bonaguidi
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
COMMITTEE Moved by Swanson, seconded by Sherwood, to concur with
IREPORTS: Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to
Zoning Case concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and Des
70 -35 -SU Plan Commission in Zoning Case 70 -35 -SU recommendations
to grant Special Use of property located at 1408 S. Welf
Road for School for Mentally Retarded and authorize City
Attorney to prepare the ordinarce for further consideration
by the Council. Following considerable discussion and
submission of petitions against, letters in favor,
Motion was declared Carried. Bolek, Szabo, and Koplos
voted No. 4
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ILLINOIS
STATE ZONING
COMMISSION
POLICE
DEPT.
EQUIPMENT
POLICE DEPT
SQUAD CARS
LIQUOR
LICENSE
DeKoven
LIQUOR LICENSE
JEWEL CO.
PLASTIC
REFUSE BAGS
DOVER DRIVE
MARSHALL DR.
PARKING
Pearson St.
BUSSE &
MINER
11 LEE &
PRAIRIE
River St. &
River Road
Parking
WOLF RD.
Parking
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Moved by Bolek, seconded by Prickett, to adopt a resolution
opposing the formation of the Illinois State Zoning Laws
Commission preliminary draft of a state-wide comprehensive
zoning bill proposed`_for introduction in the next session
of the Illinois legislature. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Hinde, to concur with Police
Committee's recommendation to authorize the purchase of
certain Police Department Equipment for a sum of $12,091.00
of which the Federal Government will participate in the
amount of $9,068.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Kopios, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek,
Leer, O'Brien, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Czubakowski, Wagner, Bonaguidi
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Szabo, to concur with Police
Committee's recommendation to advertise for bids for the
purchase 13 squad cars, returnable February 22nd at
3 P.M., specifications drawn by Police Chief. Motion
declared Carried.
Alderman Bolek reported that DeKoven Drug Co. has withdrawn
request for liquor license...therefore the Committee took
no acftion .
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Hinde, to concur with License,
Health and Inspection Committee's recommendation to deny
liquor license request of Jewel TeacCo. to sell liquor
in connection with food store. Motion;. declared carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Sherwood, to concur with
Sanitation Committee's recommendation to purchase 13,000
stands and 700,000 plastic refuse bags from Tobin -Starr
Co. for a total price of $121,.060.00. Following considerable
discussion, moved by Bolek, seconded by Seitz to defer
action on said report.
Moved by Leer, seconded by Shillington, to concur with
Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to post
immediately by police order two way stop signs at the
intersection of Dover Drive and Marshall Lane - traffic
on Dover Drive to stop for Marshall Lane, and authorize
City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared Carried.
The request for No Parking between signs at the entrance
to St. Mary's Church on Pearson Street was referred to the
Commissioner of Public Works for necessary action.
The request of Police Department, referred to Streets and
Traffic Committee, for traffic signs at the intersection
of Busse and Miner Streets was referred to Mayor Behrel
for necessary communication with State Highway Department.
The request of Police Department for
at the intersection of Lee Street at
Not Block Intersection" was referred
Public Works for necessary action.
additional signs
Prairie Avenue "Do
to Commissioner of
Alderman Szabo's request to move No Parking Signs 100 feet
east on River Street at River Road was referred to the
Traffic Commission for study and report.
Alderman Bolek's request that County review the possibility
of removing Parking restrictions on Wolf Road after 6 p.m.
and Saturdays and Sundays was referred to Mayor Behrel
for necessary communication with County Highway Department.
SIGN
Rogers
Devon Ave.
SIGN
IRO GE RS
2350 Devon
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SPECIAL
AERONAUTICS
BILLS
PAYABLE
COMPUTER
SYSTEMS
PLANNING
RESIGNATION
Alderman
Alfred
Prickett
ALDERMAN
SWANSON,
CHRM.
FINANCE
ORDINANCE
M-3-71
Water Tank
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Moved by Thomas, seconded by Swanson, to concur with Building
Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to approve
sign request of company occupying Rogers Office Building on
Devon Avenue for a 31'6" x 19'8" high sign to be located next
to the tollway. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Prickett, to
defer action awaiting further information regarding distance
from tollway.
Moved by Thoma$, seconded by Swanson, to concur with Building_
Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to approve
the sign request of Mr. Arthur Rogers for a sign 16' x 35'
on the roof top of office building at 2350 Devon Avenue
advertising office space available. Moved by Bolek, seconded
by Prickett to amend the report to issue per mit for said
sign for one year, at which time to again be reviewed by
City Council. Motion to amend declared Carried. Shillington
voted No. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sherwood, to defer
action on motion to approve as amended.
Alderman Swanson, Chairman of the Special Aeronautics
Committee made a report on the recent conference attended by
him in California as a delegate to N.O.I.S.E. - copies of
ten point program of Englewood, California to be submitted to
members of City Council.
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Michaels, 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, $177,097.93
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Czubakowski, Wagner, Bonaguidi
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Hinde, to concur with Finance
Committee's recommendation that the City share 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, at a cost to the
City of Des Plaines of $3,375.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Czubakowski, Wagner, Bonaguidi
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Seitz, to accept with great
reluctance the resignation of Alderman Alfred Prickett from
the City Council effective immediately following this meeting.
Motion declared Carried. Following Alderman Sherwood's
remarks regarding Alderman Prickett's years of service on the
City Council, and the Mayor's remarks regarding their long
association, the entire Council and those in attendance gave
Alderman Prickett a standing applause.
Mayor Behrel appointed Alderman Swanson as Chairman of the
Finance Committee until after the next election, April 20,
1971.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Michaels, to adopt Ordinance
M-3-71 authorizing the sale of the City Water Tank and Tower
located in Northwestern Park. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz,Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Czubakowski, Wagner, Bonaguidi
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
ORDINANCE
Z-1-71
Variations
ORDINANCE
T-1-71
Rose Ave.
1 -way st.
ORDINANCE
T-2-71
Second Ave.
ORDINANCE
T-3-71
Westview &
Jarvis
ORDINANCE
M-4-71
Position
Classifi-
cation
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Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Hinde, to adopt Ordinance Z-1-71
amending the text of Zoning Ordinance of 1960 regarding
undersized lots and variations. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Himde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Czubakowski, Wagner, Bonaguidi
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by O'Brien, to adopt Ordinance T-1-71,
requiring Rose Avenue to bea one-way street eastbound from
First Avenue to Second Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote was:.
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz,Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Czubakowski, Wagner, Bonaguidi
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by O'Brien, to adopt Ordinance T-2-71
Providing for Two Hour Parking on Second Avenue between
Thacker and Prairie. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz,Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Czubakowski, Wagner, Bonaguidi
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Michaels, to adopt Ordinance T-3--71
providing for four way stop signs at the intersection of
Westview and Jarvis. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
O'Brien, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz,Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-4-71 amending the
Position Classification Ordinance
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-5-71, the Appropriation
M-5-71 Ordinance.
Appropriation
ORDINANCE
Z-2-71
1328 Webford
ORDINANCE
Z-3-71
Roof Top
Structures
ORDINANCE
Z-4-71
River &
Miner
ORDINANCE
Z-5-71
River &
Miner
ORDINANCE
B-1-71
Sewer
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-2-71, rezoning
property located at 1328 Webford Avenue to R-5 Central Core
Multiple Family District
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-3-71, amending the text
of the Zoning Ordinance of 1960 by adding a new section to be
known as "Roof Top Structures" and making certain additions to
other sections regarding same.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-4-71 rezoning property
located at River and Miner to C-2 Commercial District and
providing for special, use for the construction and operation
of a gasoline filling station.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-5-71 deleting property
described in Ordinance Z-5-71 from the C-4 Central Business
District.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-1-71 having to do with
design requirements for sewers and requiring overhead sewers
in certain buildings constructed after December 31, 1970.
SUBDIVISION
1790 Webster
REFUSE DISPOSAL
Contract
Sexton
MOBIL OIL 'CO.
Golf &
Mt. Prospect
REAPPOINTMENT
DAMP Commission
RESIGNATION
Human Relations
Commission
APPOINTMENTS
Human Relations
Commission
RESIGNATION
Youth
Commission
APPOINTMENT
Youth
Commission
APPOINTMENT
Zoning Board
RESIGNATION
Youth
Commission
ADJOURNMENT:
APPRO V ' D BY),
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The request to subdivide one lot into two lots at 1790
Webster Lane was referred to the Plan Commission.
The letter from John Sexton Sand & Gravel Corporation
advising that effective May 1, 1971, the unit price for
dumping will be raised from 40 to 45 per cubic yard
*as read and placed on file.
Moved by Shllington, seconded by Michaels, to authorize
Mayor Behrel to reply to letter from State Highway Depart-
ment regarding the Council's decision to deny request
to Mobil Oil Co. to reopen the service station at the
corner of Golf and Mt. Prospect Roads, stating that the
City Council continues to deny said request. Motion
declared Carried.
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Thomas, to concur with
Mayor Behrel's reappointment of Mr. Arthur Murrow to the
DAMP Commission, term to expire February 16, 1977. Motion
declared Carried. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek,
Leer, O'Brien, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Czubakowski, Wagner, Bonaguidi.
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Shillington, seconded by Michaels, to accept the
resignation of Mr. George Mott from the Human Relations
Commission and authorize,J Mayor Behrel to write letter of
commendation. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Michaels, seconded by Szabo, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's appointment of Mrs. Shirley Peters to fill vacancy
of Mrs. Czubakowski, to the Human Relations Commission,
term to expire December 31, 1971, and Mrs. Lillian Verlo
to the Human Relations Commission to fill vacancy, term
to expire December 31, 1973. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Prickett, to accept the
resignation of Rev. Ernest Grant from the Youth Commission
and authorize Mayor Behrel to write letter of commendation.
Motion delcared Carried.
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Sherwood, to concur with
Mayor Behrel's appointment of Rev. James Jackson to the
Youth Commission to fill vacancy, term to expire April 30,
1972, and to appoint Rev. Donald Hughes as Chairman of
the Youth Commission until April 30, 1971. Motion'declared
Carried.
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Thomas, to concur with
Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Emmo Giesea, 2581 Rusty
Drive, to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill vacancy of Mr.
Paul Humphreys, term to expire April 30, 1975. Motion
declared Carried.
Moved by Prickett, seconded by Shillington, to accept the
resignation of Mrs. Harvey Baron from the Youth Commission,
effective January 31, 1971. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Koplos, to accept the
resignation of Mr. Gaston Freeman from the Youth Commission
and authorize Mayor Behrel to write letters of commendation
to Mrs. Baron and Mr. Freeman. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Shillington, seconded by Hinde, that the regular
meeting of the City Co};n it adjourn. Motio /•eclared Carrie
ME THIS DAY
Eleanor Rohrba h, City Clerk
A.D. 1971
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