03/01/197171
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, MONDAY, MARCH 1, 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. David
Russell of the First Congregational Church, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos
Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hincle, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels.
Absent were Aldermen Sherwood, Czubakowski.
Also present were: Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, City Comptroller
Blietz, etylEngindet7Bowen, 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 Bonaguidi, seconded by Shillington to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held February 16, 1971,
as published. Motion declared Carried
REPORTS OF Placed on file were the following Reports of City Officials:
CITY Building Department, February; Health Department, February;
OFFICIALS: Department of Public Works, February; City Treasurer's
report of Police Pension Fund and Firemen's Pension Fund.
Police Chief Police Chief Hintz reported that the Police Department
handled nine narcotics cases during February and further
that four men were apprehended in the Ford Agency burglarly.
He further reported that the Patrolmen have completed their
in-service training for -the year 1971.
Commissioner Commissioner of Public Works reported that several windows
of Public were broken in recent storm in the up -town area. Further
Works reported that a Communication has been received from
Superintendent of Highways, Cook Co. regarding City's
request for speed reduction on Thacker Street from Wolf
Road to Route 83...letter placed on file.
COMMITTEE Moved by Thomas, seconded by Swanson, to concur with Police
REPORTS: Committee's recommendation to award the bid for thirteen
Squad Cars automobiles to be used as squad cars by the Police Department
Police Dept. to Des Plaines Chrysler Plymouth, at a cost of $2,989.00
each. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
EQUIPMENT Moved by Hinde, seconded by Thomas, to concur with Fire
FIRE DEPT. Committee's recommendation to purchase a new 90 watt Base
Radio for Fire Station #1 from Motorola Communications
and Electronic Inc. at a cost not to exceed $2,000. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
BIDS Moved by Szabo, seconded by Swanson, to concur with Building
Fire Station and Grounds Committee's recommendation to advertise for bids
#1 for construction of Fire Station #1 at 405 N. River Road,
to be returnable March 29, 1971, at 3 p.m., specifications
to be drawn by Architect Orville Kurtz. Motion declare. r/
Carried. 4 j�
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BIDS
Sidewalk
Replacement
WATER
SOFTENING
PLANT
Thacker St.
WATER -
WELL #2
Repairs
SIGN
Alfies Fish
& Chips
Lee St.
SIGN
Shell Service
Station
River & Oakton
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Moved by Leer, seconded by Wagner, to concur with Streets
and Traffic Committee's recommendation to advertise for bids
returnable March 22, 1971, at 3 p.m. for the Replacement
and Repair of Sidewalks - specifications to be drawn by
City Engineer. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by O'Brien, to concur with Water
Committee's recommendation to award the contract for
repairs at the Thacker Street Softening Plant to Heats ey%W"
Slza 1 ng €e., at a total cost of $1,203.50. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Bonaguidi, to concur with
Water Committee's recommendation to authorize the firm of
M. P. Schneller & AssocLates, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois
to repair bowl assemblies, at a cost of $3,500; Labor
to replace pump and motor, $5,000 and shooting of well,
for approximately $6,000, or a total of $14,500, at
Well #2. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Wagner, seconded by Swanson, to concur with Building
Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to
approve the sign request of Alfies Fish & Chips, to be
located at the former "Yogi Bear" location on Lee Street.
Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Wagner, seconded by Thomas, to concur with Building
Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to approve
the sign request for two signs at the Shell Service Station,
1605 Des Plaines Avenue - River Road and Oakton. Motion
declared Carried.
SIGN
ROGERS OFFICE
BUILDING
2350 Devon
BIDS -
Tree Removal,
Trimming
Stump Removal
I BILLS
PAYABLE:
Moved by Wagner, seconded by Swanson, to concur with Building
Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to approve
the sign request of Arthur Rogers for a roof -top sign
advertising office space at 2350 Devon Avenue. Motion
declared Carried. Alderman Szabo voted No.
Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to concur with Forestry
Committee's recommendation to advertise for bids returnable
March 22, 1971 at 3 p.m. for tree removal, tree trimming,
and stump removal - specifications to be drawn by Commissioner
of Public Works. Motion declared Carried.
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 $88,087.70.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried
ORDINANCE
Z-6-71
1408 S.
Wolf Rd.
RESOLUTION
Civil Defense
ORDINANCE
T-5-71
Dover &
Marshall
ORDINAN C E
B-2-71
Overhead
Sewers
RESOLUTION
MFT
Sec. 93TDCS
Mass Transit
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Moved by Swanson, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Ordinance
Z-6-71 Authorizing a Special Use for the Construction and
Operation of a Building for a School by the Clearbrook
Center for the Retarded in the R-2 Single Family Residence
District located at 1408 S. Wolf Road. Following discussion,
Mr. Byrne Witt, 747 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington
Heights, Illinois, Executive Director of Clearbrook Center
for the Retarded addressed the Council, stating that building
plans have been changed to conform to architecture of
buildings in the area, as set forth in said ordinance.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 9 - Leer, O'Brien, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 5 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Wagner, Bonaguidi
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being nine affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried
Moved by Shillington, seconded by Michaels, to adopt a
Resolution adopting Emergency Health Service Plan for Des
Plaines Civil Defense. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
0 - None
NAYS:
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Michaels, seconded by Shillington, to waive First
Reading of Ordinance T-5-71 providing for two way stop signs
at the intersection of Dover Drive and Marshall Lane.
Motion declared Carried. Moved by Michaels, seco nded by
Shillington to adopt Ordinance T-5-71. Upon roll call, the
vote leas :
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Wagner, seconded by Shillington, to waive First
Reading of Ordinance B-2-71 amending the Building Code
having to do with Overhead Sewers. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Wagner, seconded by Hinde, to adopt Ordinance
B-2-71. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES± - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to adopt MFT Resolution
appropriating $10,000.00 Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the
Maintenance of the Des Plaines Mass Transit District
Section 93 TD CS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
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MFT Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt MFT Resolution.
RESOLUTION appropriating $10,000.00 Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the
Sec. 91CS improvement of River Street from River Road to the Dea;. End.
River St. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
HEARING Moved by Hinde, seconded by Michaels, to authorize City
Commonwealth Attorney DiLeonardi to attend the Hearing before Illinois
Edison Co. Commerce Commission on the Application of Com monwealth
Edison Co. for a proposed general increase in electric
rates - Order No. 56247. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Wagner, seconded by O'Brien to adopt a resolution
License authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute License
C & NW Ry. Agreement with Chicago and North Western Railway Co.
Watermain to construct Watermain under track in the vicinity of
Jarvis and Tollway, and further authorize the issuance
of check in the amount of $25 for preparation fee and
check in the amount of $730.00 representing charge for
use of Railway Co. property specified in Agreement.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czlibakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
PETITION The petition submitted by Mr. George F. Olen in behalf of
Center St. residents residing on Center Street, opposing the widening
Widening of Center Street, was referred to the Streets and Traffic
Committee for study and report.
APPOINTMENT Moved by Wagner, seconded by Bonaguidi, to concur with Mayor
Building Behrel's appointment of Mr. Alfred Prickett to the Office
Commissioner of Building CoMm:i>ssioner and Zoning Administrator, effective
immediately, term to expire April 30, 1973. Motion
declared Carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to adopt a resolution
Income Tax opposing the recommendation of Representative Robert Juckett
in the general session of the Legislature to reduce State
of Illinois Income Tax:rate. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, O'Brien, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Sherwood, Czubakowski
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Michaels, seconded by Hinde, that the regular
meeting of the City Co nc'l adjourn. Motion de i.red
Carried, i
AP
BY ME Z'H,S / . DAY OF
ERBERT H. BEHREL, MAYOR
Bertha Eleanor Roh
ach, City Clerk
, A.D., 1971