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09/18/1972411 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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: f2o11-'Call inilicatedlthd following alderman present: `"Koplo s, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor - Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, City Engineer, Bowen, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, Building Commissioner Prickett, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Assistant Commissioner of Public Works Schaeffer, City Planner Richardson, City Attorney DiLeonardi and his assistant C. Hug. The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Philip Gronbach of Trinity Lutheran Church followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES: Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sherwood to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held September 5, 1972, as published. Correction, Page one - paragraph two adding City Treasurer Rateike in attendance and changing "Schwab" to "Schaeffer" Motion declared carried. REPORTS OF The following reports were ordered placed on file: COMMITTEES City Treasurer's report of Tax Collections to August 31, 1972; Comptroller's report of Cash Receipts; Statement of Workmen's Compensation payments; Business License Survey, 1972; Municipal Fee Survey, 1972. REDISTRICTING POLICE CHIEF: FIRE CHIEF: COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS City Clerk submitted proposed Ward Redistricting Map and population statistics for each proposed ward. Police Chief Hintz reported that the First Bicycle Safety Program was held at Central School September 9 - 248 licenses issued. Further reported on three armed robberies recently. Reported on calls received due to bad weather re flooding of basements and eight intersections. Fire Chief Haag reported on calls received during storm re lightening striking homes and accident involving fire hydrant at River Street. Further reported that the Fire Chief's Convention attended by him was most informative. Commissioner of Public Works Schwab reported on activities of department during weekend flooding, particularly in the Orchard Place area. BUILDING Building Commissioner Prickett reported on the Midwest COMMISSIONER Building Officials Conference held in Wisconsin, stating that the sessions were very rewarding. Alderman Kisslinger expressed the thanks of Terrace School principal for the installation of sidewalks on Thacker Street between Wolf Road and Mt. Prospect Road. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Zoning Case 72-47-V 451 Prairie UTECHT"S SUBDIVISION Moved by Swanson, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals to grant variation recited in Case 72-47-V - 451 Prairie Avenue and authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance for further consideration by Council. Motion declared carried. Moved by Swanson, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee and Plan Commission to approve Plat of Utecht's Subdivision located at 2271 and 2275 Westview Drive. Motion declared carried. ZONING CASE 72-38-R 1540 S.Wolf 412 9/18/72 Page two Moved by Swanson, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals to deny petition to rezone property located at 1540 S. Wolf Road - Case 72-38-R. Motion declared carried. POLICE DEPT. Moved by Thomas, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-.cnc EQUIPMENT mendation of Police and Finance Committee to award the bid SQUAD CARS for seven squad cars to Golf Mill Chrysler Plymouth, in the net amount of $17,500.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels NAYS: 1 - Mayor Behrel ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. BD. OF POLICE Alderman Seitz reported that Fire and Police Committees met & FIRE to discuss rules and regulations of Board of Police and COMMISSIONERS Fire Commissions and will take no action until model ordinance is received from Illinois Municipal League. MAINTENANCE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommendation Public Works of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to Building award a contract for maintenance of the Public Works Building to Tapper's Central Heating Co., in the amount of $1,200 September 1f 1972 through A4quat--3-±, 1973. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYSY 0 - None ABSENT:0 - None Motion declared carried. SENGSTOCK PUMPING STATION Sewer, PARKING LOT IMP. 1972 Contract II Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to award the contract for sanitary sewer improvements at Sengstock Pumping Station, to E. G. Ettswold, Inc., in the amount of $1,221.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Thomas (employed by E. G. Ettswold) Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Bonaguidi, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Public Buildings Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to authorize the advertising for bids returnable September 29 at 3 p.m. for Proposed Parking Improvements 1972, Contract II. Motion declared carried. PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recom- Equipment mendation of Sanitation and Finance Committees to award the Dump Truck contract for the Dump Truck to Cass Ford, Inc. in the net amount of $10,475.00, the lowest responsible bidder. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. PURCHASING Alderman Kisslinger's request for review of present purchasing PROCEDURES and bidding procedures and set guii..elines for future purchasing was referred to Finance Committee, City Comptroller and City Attorney. 9/18/72 413 Page three STOP SIGNS Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sherwood, to adopt the recommenda- White & tion of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee to install Ashland stop signs at three-way intersection, traffic on White Street to stop for traffic on Ashland. Motion declared carried. YIELD SIGNS Moved by Hinde, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation Cora ... of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee to approve yield Campbell, signs - traffic on Campbell, Henry and Oakwood, to yield to Henry traffic on Cora. Motion declared carried. Oakwood STOP SIGNS Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda-- Webster- tion of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee to install Forest stop signs - traffic on Forest to stop for traffic on Webster and traffic on Webster Lane to stop for Forest. Motion declared carried. SEWER IMP. Contract I 1972 Moved by Koplos, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Water, Sewer and Finance Committees to award the contract of Sewer Improvements, Contract I, 1972, to Rossetti Contracting Co. in the amount of $137,492.05, subject to the deletion from the original plans and specifications of the Highland Drive Storm Sewer, checks and or bid bonds of unsuccessful bidders to be returned. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. RECAPTURE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recommenda- AGREEMENTS tion of Water, Sewer, City Code and Judiciary Committees to institute the following measures before the City enters into any recapture agreements. 1. Request for recapture agreement must be made before any subdivision is approved. 2. This item shall be placed on the Plan Commission check list and a complete report made to the City Council. 3. Plan Commission shall determine the total impact upon the City of the project and make their complete report to the City Council 4. Establish the legal description of all properties to be benefited. 5. Five year limit be placed on all re -capture agreements. 6. Establish the unit costs of the improvement - approval of City Engineer is required for the unit cost provision. 7. That the City will only be required to make its best efforts to collect all re -capture monies, and will hold up a building permit until builder provides the City with a receipt paid in full to show that he has complied with the terms of said recapture agreement. 8. That the d ty shall be held harmless from all law suits and expenses in connection therewith. 9. All recapture agreements shall be recorded with the Cook County recorder's office. - City attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary ordinance amendment. Motion declared carried. WATER --REVENUE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recommenda- BOND ISSUE tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City's bond consultants, Benjamin and Lang, submit a schedule of fee proposal and also the scope of work to be performed for our consideration with regard to the sale of the Water Revenue Bonds that are necessary to finance the proposed water improvements project. Motion declared carried. PROPERTY Moved by Koplos, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommenda- ACQUISITION tion of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize Mayor to seek Pumping proposals from MAI Real Estate Appraisers for the purposes Stations & of making an appraisal to acquire two undisclosed parcels Reservoirs of property for the proposed water improvements project for Pumping Stations and Reservoirs. Upon roll call, the l� PROPERTY ACQUISITION (Cont' d) IRECAPTURE AGREEMENTS FLOODING PROBLEMS Flood Ins. Eligibility Program I SIGN 1242 Lee St. Burger King SIGN 860 Elmhurst Burger -King CITY PROPERTY Library CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR ARTHUR BEAUTIFICATION 9/18/72 Page four 414 vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Alderman Michaels request for review of all recapture agreements with a view towards purchasing same was referred to Finance and Water and Sewer Committees for :review and report. Considerable discussion was held regarding recent flooding in the City of Des Plaines, wherein Alderman Abrams urged immediate consideration of authorizing a Flood Improvement Program to pre-empt the Watermain Improvement Program. Mayor Behrel announced that the City has prepared the necessary application for the Flood Insurance Eligibility Program for submission to Department of Local Government Affairs and Housing and Urban Development. Moved by Koplos seconded by Bonaguidi, to authorize execution by Mayor and City Clerk of necessary documents in connection with said application. Motion declared carried. Alderman Bonaguidi stated to City Council at this time that the Flood Insurance Program has certain limitations and that there is a decided difference between flooding• and sewer back-up that Flood Insurance will not solve the flooding. Mr. Thomas Braid, 221 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, addressed the City Council re flooding in his area, urjing property owners to install sump pumps and offering his assistance to the City or property owners. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to grant sign permit to Burger King for sign at 1242 Lee Street, deferred at last Council meeting. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 7 - Kehe, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas. NAYS: 9 - Koplos, Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared lost. CONFERENCE ALLOWANCES Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to grant sign permit to Burger King for sign at 860 Elmhurst Road, deferred at last Council meeting. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 7 - Kehe, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas. NAYS: 9 - Koplos, Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared lost. Moved by Chase, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Library and Historical Society Committee to authorize City Attorney to take necessary steps to transfer title to property locatedat 813 and 819 Graceland Avenue to Board of Library Directors, Cit of Des Plaines. l Motion declared carried. aiail/14 gas— Cv Dce_. Ia,4d I2ve, Alderman Czubakowski announced that Des Plaines Civil Defense Director Arthur was elected President of the Illinois Civil Defense Association at Annual Meeting. Alderman Bonaguidi announced that through the benevolence and generosity of former Alderman Tures, a contribution of 20 beautiful Juniper phitzers were received and will be planted in the Cumberland Station area. A study of conference allowances spent during the past year was prepared by City Comptroller and submitted to all members of City Council /'1 BILLS PAYABLE 9/18/72 Page five 415 Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Erbach, 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: $65,259.72. Upon roll call the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ADMINISTRATIVE Following report of City Attorney DiLeonardi re decision of Board of Trustees of the Firemen's Pension Fund to grant disability pension to Fireman Robert Schaffer, it was moved by Kehe, seconded by Swanson, that City authorize office of City Attorney DiLeonardi to file Petition for Administra- tive Review before Circuit Court, Cook County. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. REVIEW - Robt. Schaffer Fireman Disability Pension CENTRAL LANDSCAPING CO. METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT LEGAL M. C. STRAUS ORDINANCE M-37-72 Ground Signs ORDINANCE M-42-72 Liquor Licenses ORDINANCE T-28-72 Cora & Riverview City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that he received a telephone call from Central Landscaping Co., following receipt of letter, stating that work would begin sometime this week in order to complete the contract. City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that Metropolitan Sanitary District has filed motion to dismiss'City's complaint; however the City will continue to resist that motion on the basis of the new constitutuio and City Attorney further filed motion for change of venue from Judge Delaney's court. City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that in the case of CITY OF DES PLAINES VS M. C. STRAUS, et. al. the City has accepted the offer to settle in the amount of $900 of all claims. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Swanson, to amend Ordinance M-37-72 Section 1, to read as follows: "3. Set -Back Line. No Ground Sign shall be constructed closer than five feet from any property line. Where a public sidewalk is constructed over any property line the Liaex. Motion declared carried. Moved by Swanson, seconded by Erbach, to pass ordinance M-37-72, as amended. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-42-72 Increasing Class A Liquor Licenses byll and Decreasing the Number of Class E Liquor Licenses by One (1). Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-28-72 Amending Section 10-7-4 of the City Code Re q uiring Cora Street Traffic to Yield to Traffic On Riverview Avenue. " Se he C} h c ham, ( G7e Va IAA 1 RESOLUTION R-11-72 Flood Insurance RESOLUTION R-12-72 Center St. Properties RESOLUTION R-13-72 Center St. Property RESOLUTION" R-14-72 MSD Sewer Permit Ordinance LINDEN ST. IMPROVEMENT DEMP S -TE R- LYMAN,POTTER OP FE R SUBDIVISION CAPOZZOLLI RESUBDIVISON TIM O'TOOLE SUBDIVISION THANK YOU Mrs. O'Brien 9/18/72 Page six 416 Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to pass Resolution R-11-72 having to do with application to meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Regulations. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to pass Resolution R-12-72 Amending Resolution R-3-72 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Estate -by Condemnation, located on Center St. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to pass Resolution R-13-72 Amending Resolution R-4-72 Authorizing the Acquisitionkof Certain Real Estate by Condemnation. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Bonaguidi, to pass Resolution R-14-72 requesting officials of the Metropolitan Sanitary District to call a public hearing re proposed amendments to the Sewer Permit Ordinance. Motion declared carried. Following the recommendation of Board of Local Improvements to improve Linden Street and other surrounding streets by Special Assessment, it was moved by Thomas, seconded by Swanson, to authorize an appraisal of property on Linden Street for acquisition for necessary right-of-way to extend said street. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Referred to Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee was the Board of Local Improvements recommendation to hold a meeting with City Council regarding the improvement of eastern most part of City of Des Plaines with system of streets, curbs, gutters and storm drainage by Special Assessment. Plat of Opfer Subdivision and letter from Plan Commission was referred to Municipal Development Committee Plat of Capozzolli Resubdivision, Everett and Plainfield, and letter from Plan Commission was referred to Municipal Development Committee. Plat of Tim O'Toole Subdivision and letter from Plan Commission was referred to Municipal Development Committee. Letter of Thanks for framed resolution honoring deceased former Alderman Morgan O'Brien received from Mrs. O'Brien was read and placed on file. UNITED' NATIONS AWARD DAMP Commission INSURANCE PARKING IMPROVEMENTS Contract I 1972 (North School) UNITED MOTOR COACH ANNEXATIONS FAA NOISE Rules & Reg.. ADJOURNMENT: 417 9/18/72 Page seven Mayor Behrel presented to Alderman Czubakowski the Distinguished Service Award from the United Nations Association of the United States of Americanin Appreciation of Public Service. Moved by Thomas, seconded by Hinde, to authorize the contri- bution of $1,500.00 to DAMP Commission as,City's share of legal expenses in connection with recent suit. No Vote Taken and then moved by Koplos`, seconded by Bolek, to refer to Water and Sewer Committee the discontinuance of membership in DAMP Commission. Motion declared carried. The letter from Employers Insurance of Wausau re City's Insurance Program was referred to Finance and Insurance Committee. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Public Buildings Grounds and Parking Lots to award the contract 6dr paving, concrete and masonry, to Endurance Paving Co., in the amount of $32,383.50, and return checks or bonds of unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation of Public Building Grounds and Parking Lots to award the contract for Electric Lighting, Parking Improvements 1972, Contract I (North School Lot) to Johnson Electric in the amount of $10,995.00, and return checks or bonds of unsuccess- ful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to authorize Maypr Behrel to retain a consultant for the appraisal of real property and physical assets owned by United Motor Coach. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved_..by Michaels, seconded by Seitz, that the City take the necessary steps to annex the following areas, if found to be under sixty acreas and totally surrounded by municipality by City Engineer and City Attorney: 1. Holiday Lane and Colonial Apartments, north of Algonquin Rd. and east of Elmhurst Road 2. Area south of Golf Road, northeast of Rand Road, in Redeker Rd. area. 3. Area south of Rand Road and south of Seegers Road,north- west of CC & NW tracks. Motion declared carried. Moved by Swanson, seconded by Michaels, to authorize City Attorney to draft resolution similar to resolution passed by City of Inglewood, California favoring application of noise standards to newly produced airplanes of older type design. Mthtdon declared carried. Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Swanson, that the meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion dec»red carried. Bertha Eleanor Rohi`bach, City Clerk regular APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF l U( Page eight 9/18/72 A.D., 1972 e� �I.., . HE ERT .� BEHREL,MAYOR 4.18 1