09/20/1971148
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 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 8:00 P.M. The meeting opened with prayer by Rev.
Robert Lichty, pastor of the Calvary Church of the Open
Bible, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Abrams.
Absent were Bonaguidi, Seitz, and Michaels.
Also preseni-Gwre: City Comptroller Blietz, Chief of Police Hintz, Deputy
Fire Chief FF e1 Building Commissioner Prickett, City Engineer Bowen,
Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, City Treasurer Rateike, Deputy Clerk
Trost, City Attorney DiLeonardi and his assistant Attorney Hug.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Abrams, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held September 7, 1971, as
published. Corrections were made as follows:
Page three - paragraph Watermain Improvements, changing
the name Bonaguidi to Thomas under the AYE votes.
Also, Page four, paragraph 2 - Swimming Pool Licensing
Ordinance, changing the name Chase to Abrams.
Following corrections, Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Seitz and Alderman Michaels arrived at this time.
REPORTS OF The following reports were ordered placed on file:
CITY OFFICIALS: Appropriation of Expenditures thru August31, 1971;
Statement of Cash Receipts to August 31; City Treasurer's
report of Special Assessments; Report of Civil Defense
Director Arthur.
Deputy Fire Deputy Fire Chief reported on fire approx. one week ago
Chief on the south side of Des Plaines, contained to the basement,
and the call answered at Holy Family Hospital; further
that three new firemen were placed on the force today.
Announced Fire Prevention week, October 3 thru 9th -
open house at all fire stations, and Sunday, October 3rd
at 2 P.•M., Dedication of Plague. Also that the fire
Department will begin flushing of hudrants shortly.
Building Building Commissioner Prickett reported on the Midwest
Commissioner Conference of Building Commissioners recently attended
having to do with modular and mobile homes - the first
in Des Plaines to be constructed at Perry and Laurel.
Alderman Czubakowski's request for thorough study of
ordinance relating to grade elevations for construction
of new buildings in neighborhoods where buildings already
exist was referred to the Building Control and Inspection
Committee for study and report.
Grade
Elevations
City
Engineer
Cook €o.
Zoning Dockets
Ballard &
Potter
City Engineer Bowen reported on the conference he attended
in Philadelphia attended by Municipal Engineers and
Public Works officials, stating that the general theme
was to better the environment for mankind.
City Attorney DiLeonardi submitted a Memorandum concerning
the Cook County Zoning Board hearing on Dockets 1975, 1976,
1977, and 1978, the Croation property located along Potter
Road between Ballard and Dempster. Moved by Koplos, seconded
by Hinde, to authorize the City Attorney to communicate
with County Clerk and Zoning Board of Appeals requesting
certain limitations be enforced upon the developer with
relation to storm waters.
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LEGAL SUIT
Gerald S.
Grobman VS
City
ZONING -
Text Amendment
Case 71-29-A
Elevators
ZONING CASE
71 -32 -RA
1320 Rand Rd.
ZONING CASE
71-31-R
16 S. River
Police Radio
ISPERN
Contract
EQUIPMENT
Radio - Fire
Station #1
CITY PROPERTY
Survey
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Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sherwood, to authorize City
Attorney DiLeonardi to represent the City in Legal Suit
regarding Zoning Variation decision of Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals - Gerald S. Grobman, VS City of Des Plaines.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried .
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde,to concur with Zoning
Board of Appeals in Case No. 71-297A - Text Amendment to
Zoning Ordinance -of 1960 having to do with Elevators,
including Zoning Board's recommendation that said text
amendment be extended to all multi -family and commercial
districts - City Attorney to draft necessary amendment
to the ordinance for further consideration by the Council.
Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Kop1.os, to concur with
Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to
authorize' City Attorney,to prepare the Annexation and
rezoning ordinance for further consideration by the Council
in Zoning Case 71 -32 -RA - property located at 1320 Rand
Road. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Sherwood, to concur with
Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to
authorize City Attorney to prepare the necessary rezoning
ordinance for further consideration by the Council -in
Case 71-31-R - property located at 16 S. River Road
concuring with Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Sherwood, to concur with
Police Committee's recommendation to authorize the execution
of the contract with the State of Illinois relating to
Police Department's use of statewide radio frequencies.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kehe, to concur with Fire
Committee's recommendation to authorize the purchase of
radio communications center for Fire Station No. 1
from Motorola Communications, Inc. at a cost not to exceed
$22,500.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to concur with Public
Building and Grounds Committee's recommendation to
authorize George D. Harker & Associates, Inc. to complete
a property line survey establishing monumenting the
property corners of that block bounded by Graceland, Miner,
'Lee and Jefferson owned by the City of Des Plaines, at
a cost not exceed $950.00, plus $250.00 in the event
certain surveys of property are not available from the City.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
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CITY PROPERTY
(Continued)
LEASE
AGREEMENT
Egan Property
FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT
Illinois Bell
LIQUOR
LICENSE
Jo Jo's
NORTHWEST
MUNICIPAL
CONFERENCE
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AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to concur with Public
Buildings and Grounds and Parking Lots Committee's
recommendation to approve lease agreement with Roy J.
Egan and Mary Egan, for rental of property recently
acquired by City of Des Plaines from Mr. and Mrs. Egan
at a rental of $225.00 per month. Moved by Abrams, seconded
by Michaels, to amend the agreement to recite a rental
of $600.00 per month. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 8 - Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Abrams, Michaels
NAYS: 8 - Koplos, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Seitz, Mayor
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being a tie vote, motion declared lost.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Swanson, to amend lease
agreement adding an additional paragraph permitting the
City of Des Plaines to dump leaves upon a portion of
said lands. Motion to amend declared Carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sherwood, to amend the lease
agreement by adding a fee schedule for rental @ $225.00
per month for the first month and adding $25 per month
for each month thereafter until such time as the figure
reaches a maximum of $600 at which time the monthly
rental shall be $600.00 per month. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 11 -
Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Abrams,
Michaels
NAYS: 5 - Koplos, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Mayor
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being eleven affirmation votes, Motion to amend
declared Carried.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Swanson, to further amend
the lease agreement to include a paragraph that the rental
of said premises shall be $600.00 for each month following
receipt of thirty -day notice to vacate at expiration of
thirty -days. Motion to amend declared Carried.
Alderman Bolek, Koplos, Chase, and Mayor voted No.
Upon roll call, the vote to approve said lease agreement
as amended:
AYES: - 12 - Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, O'Brien, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz,
Abrams, Mayor
NAYS: 4 - Koplos, Bolek, Chase, Michaels
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being twelve affirmative votes, Motion to approve
lease agreement as amended declared carried.
The Illinois Bell Telephone Co. Franchise Agreement
with the City of Des Plaines was referred to City Comptroller
and Mayor for conference with officials of said company.
The letter from Joseph J. Freed and Associates requesting
a liquor license for Jo Jo's Restaurants, Inc., 835
Elmhurst Road was referred to the License and Inspection
Committee for study and report.
Alderman ERbach reported that he and Alderman Bonaguidi
attended the Northwest Municipal Conference re proposed
jobs for veterans. The Transportation Survey was discussed
and should be completed by March or April.
EQUIPMENT
Public Works
Truck
EQUIPMENT
PUBLIC WORKS
Tractor
Endloader
EQUIPMENT
Public Works
Dump Truck
PARKING
Lee St.
ORCHARD ST.
Yield to
FOREST AVE.
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Moved by O'Brien, seconded by Bolek, to concur with Streets
and Traffic and Forestry Committee's recommendation to
award the bid for the 1/2 ton pickup truck to Oakton
International for the net price of $2,835.72. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by O'Brien, seconded by Hinde, to concur with Streets
and Traffic and Forestry Committee's recommendation to
award the bid for the Tractor Enloader to P & W Industrial
Sales, in the amount of $6,110.00 net price. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by O'Brien, seconded by Sherwood, to concur with
Streets and Traffic and Forestry Committee's recommendation
to award the bid for the Dump Truck with Plow to Grand -
Spaulding Dodge in the amou-t of $8,459.00 net price.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: ; 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by O'Brien, seconded by Bolek, to concur with Streets
and Traffic and Forestry Committee's recommendation for
No Parking between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and
6 p.m., except Sundays and Holidays on the west side of
LeetStreet between Jefferson and Perry Street. Moved
by Koplos, seconded by Sherwood, to defer action.
Moved by O'Brien, seconded by Bolek, to concur with Streets
and Traffic and Forestry Committee's recommendation that
traffic on Orchard yield to traffic on Forest Avenue and
authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared Carried.
BENNET PLACE Moved by O'Brien, seconded by Bolek, to concur with Streets
and Traffic and Forestry Committee's recommendation to
remove No Parking At Anytime signs on the south side of
Bennett Place and post signs on the north side of Bennett
Place - No Parking At Any Time, to be alternated yearly -
City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared Carried.
CENTRAL
SCHOOL Traffic
Controls
FLASHING
LIGHTS
Algonquin -Cora
Moved by O'Brien, seconded by Bolek, to concur with Streets
and Traffic and Forestry Committee's recommendation to
heavily paint crosswalks at intersection of Algonquin -Cora;
to post signs from both East and West approaches indicating
School Crossing on Algonquin Road, and to post "Pe:destrians
In Crosswalk Have Right of Way" under stop signs at said
intersection, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared Carried.
Referred to the Streets and Traffic
was Alderman Sherwood's request for
lights at intersection of Algonquin
crossing of school children.
and Forestry Committee
consideration of flashing
and Cora relating to A' �j
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MFT Section
91 CS
River St.
,29./..s--6/.
PARKING
Briar &
Hazel Courts
HISTORICAL
LANDMARKS
Ordinances
YOUTH
APPRECIATION
ENVIRONMENTAL
Laymen's
Committee
DES PLAINES
RIVER Signs
COMPUTER
SYSTEMS
PLANNING
BIL:�S
PAYABLE
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Moved by O'Brien, seconded by Thomas, to remove from the
table the motion to award the bid for River Street Improve-
ment, Section 91CS. Motion declared Carried. Moved by
O'Brien, seconded by Erbach, to award the bid for said
improvement to Endurance Pavinsg o, in the amount of
$20,541.7) (adjusted figure�`wi.& '§ublic Works Department
planting the sixteen trees) and return checks of unsuccessful
bidders. Upon roll call., the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos,- Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Alderman Czubakowski's request for No Parking on One Side
of Brian and Hazel Courts to allow fire vehicles to travel
on said streets was referred to Streets and Traffic
Committee for study and report - between Ash & Bittersweet.
Moved by Chase, seconded by Erbach, to concur with Library
and Historical Committee's recommendation to authorize
City Attorney to petition Zoning Board of Appeals and City
for text amendment in accordance with Ordinances Z-20-71,
Z-21-71, Z-22-71, and Z-23-71, to Zoning Ordinance of 1960.
Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Kehe announced that Youth Appreciation Week within
Des Plaines would be November 6th thru Novemberl5th.
Moved by Michaels, seconded by Abrams, to concur with
Environmental Controls Committee's recommendation to enlist
the assistance of interested citizens to form an.Environ-
mental Laymen's Committee for the purpose of compiling
an Environmental Handbook. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Michaels, seconded by Abrams, to concur with
Environmental Control Committee's recommendation to post
eight signs.�ateeach approach of the Des Plaines River within
the City limits stating "Des Plaines River". Motion
declared Carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Swanson, to concur with Finance
Committee's recommendation that City Council concur in the
concept of Proposal #6 (Shared Central Facility) in study
prepared by Touche Ross & Co. for Arlington Heights,
Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect and Park Ridge and authorize
Mayor, City Comptroller and City Attorney to meet with
similar representatives of the three communities involved
to prepare a contract for the operation, to be referred,
back to each community for further consideration prior
to approval of same. Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Bolek voted No.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Swanson, 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,$152,442.22.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared ,f
Carried.
Ag
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ORDINANCE Moved by Kehe, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Ordinance
Z-16-71 rezoning property located at 715-745 Des Plaines
Avenue to R-5 Zoning District. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 16 -
Z-16- 1
715-745
Des Plaines
NAYS: 0 -
ABSENT: 1 -
There being
Carried.
Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
None
Bonaguidi
sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
ORDINANCE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Swanson, to adopt Ordinance
Z -1E.-71 Z-18-71, rezoning property located at 1377 Jefferson ST.
1377 Jefferson to C-4 Central Business District. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE
Z-19-71
131', Rand Rd.
ORD€?NAN CE
M-19-71
Bid Opening
Procedures
ORDINANCE
M-20-71
Fence Regu-
lations
egu-•lat_Lons
ORDINANCE
M-21-71
ORDINANCE
M-2:2-71
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sherwood,to adopt Ordinance
Z-19-71, rezoning property located at 1313,Rand Road
to M-1 Manufacturing District. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
None
Bonaguidi
sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
AYES: - 16 -
NAYS: 0 -
ABSENT: 1 -
There being
Carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Abrams, to adopt Ordinance
M-19-71 having to do with Bid Opening Procedures.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakow-ski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Kehe, to adopt Ordinance
M-20-71 having to do with Fence Regulations. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-21-71 amending
the City Code by Adding Thereto A New Chapter to be known
as Chapter 15 entitled "Des Plaines Historical Landmark
Commission".
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-22-71 amending
City Code by adding to Title VI thereof a New Chapter
to be Known as Chapter 11Entitled "Registration of.
Solicitations by Charitable Organizations" and Requiring
Such Registration Prior to Solicitation. Moved by
Abrams, seconded by Michaels, to delete Paragraphs
C and G on page two of said ordinance. Motion declared
Carried. Aldermen Bolek, Sherwood, Szabo and Koplos voted
No.
ORDINANCE
M-23- 71
ORDINANCE
M-24-71
ORDINANCE
M-25-71
ORDINANCE
B-4-71
ORDINANCE
T-20-71
LEASE- Rental
Miner
CENTPAL ROAD
Sidewalks
Easement
ZONING CASES
71-39-R'
71-40-R
EMPLOYERS
INSURANCE OF
WAUSAU
FIREMEN'S
PENSION BD.
OF TRUSTEES
MFT SECTION
80 -F]. -CS
Pratt: Ave.
Crossing
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Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-23-71 amending City
Code relating to Circuses and Carnivals by adding Thereto a NeN,
Subsection 5-2-4.6 requiring Licensees of Such Events to Post
$100 Cash Bond to Insure Removal of Trash and Waste Upon
Termination of Event.
Placed on First Reading Was Ordinance M-24-71 Deleting
Inconsistent Veterinary Hospital License Fees and Providing
for Annual Hospital License Fees of $50.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-25-71 Amending
Chapter 10 of Title IX of the City Code by Adding Thereto
Section 8=10=4, Prohibiting Stones or Gravel in Parkways
Except Around Trees for Decorative Purposes.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-4-71 Amending
Section 17.11-12c of the Building Code and Ordinance
Relating to Location of Aerial Conductors of Electricity
Over Private Swimming Pools.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-20-71 Amending
Section 10-8-16 of the City Code Having To Do With Maximum
Weight of Vehicles on Certain Streets by Prohibiting Vehicles
in Excess of 6,000 Pounds Gross Weight from Being Driven
On Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Avenues between
Golf Road and Seegers Road.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Swanson, to authorize execution
of Office Lease Agreement with Mandas Brothers for rental
of property located at 1454 Miner Street for $350.00 per
month with option to renew at a rental of $400 per month.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
The Grant for Public Roadway by Commonwealth Edison Co.
for Central Road sidewalk was referred to the Plan
Commission -;for study and report.
The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re
Cases 71-39-R and 71-40-R - property located at 974 and
988 Des Plaines Avenue was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee for study and report.
The letter from Employers Insurance of Wausau re Workmen's
Compensation Policy for City was referred to Insurance
Committee for study and report.
The letter from Board of Trustees - Firemen's Pension Fund
requesting reimbursement of legal fees in connection with
legal suit filed by City in Hanson case was referred to
the Finance Committee and City Attorney for study and
report.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to adopt Resolution
appropriating $5,292.84 for Pratt Avenue Crossing, and
$779.33 for engineering, originally Section 80Cs.
Motor Fuel Tax Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
1
1
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CENTRAL RD. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Szabo, to authorize execution
Sidewalks of Lease Agreement with Soo Line Railroad to allow construc-
Soo-Line Lease tion of sidewalks on the north side of Central Road.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
TWELVE Alderman Szabo's request for investigation of recent
CLEAN STREAMS publicity regarding Federal and State Aid funds being
available to twelve clean streams to determine if Des
Plaines River is included in said aid was referred to
Mayor Behrel for investigation.
STOP SIGNS
Howard &
Webster
Alderman Erbach's request for a study of present stop signs
at the intersection of Howard and Webster with a view
of moving to intersect -.;ion of Howard and Plainfield was
referred to the Streets and Traffic and Forestry, Traffic
Commission and Police Department for survey and study
and report.
ADJOIURNMENT:: Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Seitz, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion decl ed
Carried.
APPROVED BY" THIS
T1TV it L
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach,/City Clerk
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