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04/03/1972336 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1972 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. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels. Absent was Alderman Abrams. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Assistant City Engineer Ellis Perl, Building Commissioner Prickett, City Attorney DiLeonardi and his assistant C. Hug, and Deputy Clerk Trost. The meeting opened with prayer by City Clerk Rohrbach, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. MINUTES: POLICE CHIEF FIRE CHIEF BUILDING COMMISSIONER CITY ATTORNEY Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 20, 1972, as published. Correction - Page two, Paragraph Resolution R-2-72, line three, changing the words "Environmental Control Commission" to"Des Plaines Housing Commission." Motion declared carried. Police Chief Hintz reported on various..drug related cases handled by the Department during the month of March Fire Chief Haag reported that upon receipt of several documents from Metropolitan Sanitary District re Citgo Service Station, a final report will be submitted to City Council. Building Commissioner Prickett reported that permits issued are three times what they were one year ago. City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the City has joined the plaintiffs pursuant to Council direction, in the suit against County of Cook relating to tax for new motor vehicles. Further reported that April 10th the trial will proceed in Boeckenhauer property zoning case. REPORTS OF The following reports were ordered placed on file: CITY OFFICIALS:Annual Report of Mayor Herbert H. Behrel; Monthly reports for March of Building Department, Health Department, Engineering Department; City Comptroller's report of Motor Fuel Tax Accounts thru February. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Tom O'Toole's Subdivision GASOLINE Moved by Swanson, seconded by Sherwood, to adopt the recommend- ation of Municipal Development Committee to approve the Plat of Tom O'Toole's Subdivision located at 2240 Eastview and authorize execution thereof. Motion declared Carried. Moved by Thomas, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Police and Finance Committees to award the bid for Gasoline for Police and Fire Vehicles to Rich's Rt. 12 Service Station at 35.9 less 44 Federal Tax/?,24e�e4faIaf, disc. gasoline and 38.9 less Federal, Sales and discount - 29.9 net for ethyl gasoline. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 18 _ Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Abrams Motion declared Carried. 4/3/72 337 Page two BODY & Moved by Thomas, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- FENDER tion of Police and Finance Committees to award the bid for MAINTENANCE Body and Fender Maintenance of Police Vehicles to Bud' POLICE Auto Body at a cost of $8.00 per hour for labor with required VEHICLES parts sold at 15% above cost not to exceed list price. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Abrams Motion declared Carried. POLICE Moved by Thomas, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the reammmenda- VEHICLES tion of Police and Finance Committees to award the bid for MAINTENANCE Maintenance of Police Vehicles to Petterson Safety Service, at $10 per hour for labor, with required parts sold to City at 25% above cost not to exceed list price and a charge of $6. for towing. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Abrams Motion declared Carried. POLICE Moved by Thomas, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda�.� VEHICLES tion of Police and Finance Committees to award the bid for WASHING Washing Service of Police Vehicles to McCall's Car Wash at a price of $1.25 per wash or flat rate of $45.00 per year. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Abrams Motion declared Carried. LIQUOR Moved by Bolek, seconded by Sherwood, to adopt the recommenda- LICENSE tion of License and Inspection Committee to deny Class A Love's Rest. liquor license request of owners of proposed Love's Restaurant to be located at Lee & Forest. Motion declared Carried. REFUSE Sanitation Committee Chairman, Kisslinger, reported that PICKUP - said committee recommends that city notify residents in Holidays advance of holidays pick up days scheduled for refuse pickup, either by tagging cans one week in advance or including dates of holidays on water bills. Mayor Behrel announced the matter is being reviewed by City Comptroller Blietz and the Mayor. SIDEWALK PROGRAM Moved by O'Brien, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee to award the bid for new, replacement and repair of sidewalks and curbs to "K" Koncrete Co., low bidder, in the amount of $.90 for removal and replacement 4" thick - 50/50 program; $1.15 for removal and replacement 6" thick - 50/50 program; $.65 for new sidewalks including excavation 4" thick; $.80 for new sidewalks including excavation 6" thick; $1.45 for asphalt pavement removal and $5.00 for curb and gutter removal and replacement. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None �Z• ABSENT: 1 - Abrams Motion declared Carried. i' 1 SIGN Royal Court Inn SIGN P & W 1400 Rand Rd. BLDG. CODE Non-bearing partition walls FENCE 2303 Magnolia FENCE 1401 Riverview LIBRARY TAX RATE GEORGE III WOLFRAM GEORGE MASSMAN ZONING Text Amendment Environmental Controls BILLS PAYABLE 4/3/72 33 Page three Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee sign request of Royal Court Inn, 1750 S. Elmhurst sign containing 839 square feet. Motion declared Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant sign request of P & W Industrial Sales, 1400 Rand Road. for sign" in height with total area of , sq. feet. Motion dec ared Carried. 2 oe' aZs' Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to take no action at this time regarding a change in the Building Code to allow the use of 2" by 3" studs in partition walls. Motion declared Carried. recommenda- to deny Road for Carried. recommenda- Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to authorize Building Commissioner to issue a permit for fence to Mr. Joseph M. Behrendt, 2303 Magnolia, chain link on a corner lot. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to authorize issuance of permit for corner lot fence at 1401 Riverview Avenue to Mr. Sergio I. Liwat. Motion declared Carried. Letter from Board of Directors, Des Plaines Public Library submitted by Alderman Chase requesting Code amendment to reflect tax rate from .12% to .15% was referred to City Attorney, for study and report. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Chase, to adopt a resolution upon the passing away of Mr. George Wolfram, life -time resident of Des Plaines and contributing member to Des Plaines Historical Society. Motion declared Carried. Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Czubakowski, to adopt a resolution upon the death of former alderman, Mr. George Massman. Motion declared Carried. Moved by Michaels, seconded by Sherwood, to adopt the recommendation of Environmental Controls Committee to authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary text amendment to Zoning Ordinance of 1960, in accordance with recent City Code amendments regarding environmental controls in order that both codes will be consistent. Motion declared carried. Alderman Szabo voted No. Said text amendment to be reviewed by Committee prior to petition to Zoning Board. Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CfTY 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, $164,153.24. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT; 1 - Abrams Motion declared Carried. Alderman Abrams arrived at this time ORDINANCE T-14-72 Parking - Certain Streets Moved by Szabo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt Ordinance T-14-72 Amending Section 10-5-5 of the City Code Having to do with Parking Regulations by Adding Thereto That It Shall Be Unlawful to Park on Certain Streets Between Seven O'Clock (7:00) A. M. to Nine O'Clock (9:00) A. M. And Between 4/3/72 339 Page four ORDINANCE Four O'Clock (4:00) P.M. to Six O'Clock (6:00 P.M. Except T-14-72 Sundays and Holidays. Upon roll call, the vote was: (Cont'd) AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared Carried 111 LICENSE Moved by Abrams, seconded by Michaels, to adopt the recommenda- SWIMMING tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee that an ordinance POOL OWNERS be drafted by City Attorney DiLeonardi requiring owners of swimming pools to be licensed, to contain certain provisions set forth in written Committee report, to be submitted to City Code and Judiciary and Building Control and Inspection, Committees'prior to action by City Council. Motion declared Carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Abrams, seconded by Michaels, to adopt the recommenda- M-4-72 tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to amend Section Fence 3 (d) of Ordinance M-4-72,.as follows: (Barbed Wire) "(D) It shall be unlawful to have barbed wire on any fence except to protect persons from hazards and/or for security purposes, and then only pursuant to a permit of necessity issued by the Building Commissioner, and further that any barbed wire so permitted will be limited to the upper 1/3 of the height of such fence." Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Erbach to defer action. Ordinance M-4-72 with proposed amendment was referred to City Attorney, Building Commissioner and Building Control and Inspection Committee for study and report. LEGAL Moved by Abrams, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the r.ecommenda- NOTICES tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to authorize that legal notices be published as recommended by City Attorney in his legal opinion dated March 7, 1972. Motion declared Carried. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-19-72 Amending the M-19-72 Last Paragraph of Section 10-9-4 of the City Code Dealing Vehicle Lic. With Vehicle License Fees for Disabled American Veterans and Persons Over 65 Years of Age. AGREEMENT Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Erbach, to authorize execution CCPA of Agreement between City of Des Plaines and Combined Counties Police Association. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared Carried. SUBDIVISION The letter from Building Commissioner Prickett recommending REGULATIONS certain code amendments to the Subdivision Regulations was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. N.O.I.S.E. Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Kehe, to authorize and approve Symposium expenses of Alderman Swanson and Alderman Michaels to attend NOISE Symposium to be held in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 1 ADV. FOR BIDS Maple St. Property PARKING North Ave. SUBDIVISION Mt. Prospect Rd. LEON SMAAGE Recognition FIRE DEPT. ONAN Generator Inspection REDISTRICTING PARKING Third Avenue COMMUNITY BLOOD PROGRAM ZONING ORDINANCE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADJOURNMENT: 4/3/72 340 Page five Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Sherwood, that the City advertise for bids the sale of City Property located immediately south of Sengstock Pumping Station on Maple Street. Motion declared Carried. The letter from City Clerk re discrepancy in City Code relating to restrictive parking on North Avenue was referred to City Attorney for drafting ordinance. The request of Norwood Builders Inc. for a subdivision containing 10 lots on the west side of Mt. Prospect Road, 1000 feet south of Golf was referred to the Plan Commission. Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Sherwood, to authorize City Clerk Rohrbach to represent the City at Recognition Reception for retiring School District #62 Superintendent of Schools Leon A. Smaage, reading resolution passed by City Council marking his 25th anniversary. Motion declared carried. The letter from Lt. Arthur re the ONAN Generator Inspection Contract was referred to, the Fire Committee for study and report. A suggested map for redistricting the City along with population statistics was submitted by City Clerk to City Council. The letter from Mrs. S. Young regarding parking on Third Avenue was referred to the Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee. Alderman Erbach's suggestion that the City adopt a Community Blood Program similar to the Village of Streamwood was referred to the Health and Welfare Committee for study and report. The suggested Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance prepared by Rolf Campbell & Associates was referred to Municipal Development, Building Control and Inspection and City Code and Judiciary Committees for study and report. Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Kehe, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Carried. APPROVED BY ME THIS da0 DAY 0 ,,,6e.4;71972 HERBERT H. BEHREL, MAYOR Motion declared Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach,/ City Clerk