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11/20/19721 1 437 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1972 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herbert H. Behrel introduced Jr. Mayor Joe Jobst, ROLL CALL: who called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines to order at 8:00 P.M. The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. J. W. Jackson, pastor of United Church of Christ, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. City Clerk Rohrbach introduced Jr. City Clerk Anita Spies who called the roll with the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, Building Commissioner Prickett, City Engineer Bowen, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, City Planner Richardson, Health Director Branding, Sanitarian Martin, City Treasurer Rateike, Civil Defense Director Arthur, Police Captain Blume, Attorney Hug, and City Attorney DiLeonardi. MINUTES: REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: City Clerk City Comptroller Police Chief Fire Chief City Engineer Commissioner of Public Works Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Hinde, to approve the Minutes of the meeting held November 6, 1972, as published. Correction: Page 1, paragraph three, line three, changing name "Schwab" to "Schaeffer". Motion declared carried. Jr. City Clerk Spies reported that five of the eight wards have been completed insofar as pulling voter registration cards within wards in connection with redistricting, and that the voter population varies from 4,290 in Ward 3 to 3,567 in Ward 8, and it is expected that the City Clerk's office will be prepared to submit a report along with redistricting ordinance the first meeting in January. Jr. Comptroller Mike Ciesiak reviewed with City Council certain questions and answers re the Revenue Sharing program relating to census figures, appropriations, when first payment will be received, and how soon said funds shall be used. Jr. Police Chief Richard Glitz reported on an accident Nov.. 15th involving a pedestrian struck by a vehicle and seriously injured, and further reported that on Nov. 16th the Police Department apprehended a male subject, in connection with burglary and on Nov. 19th apprehended several male subjects which has cleared up 13 to 15 local burglaries. Jr. Fire Chief Scott Davis reported that the hydrant flushing program is nearly completed, and that the program has un- covered the need for repairs and will continue until freezing weather. He further reported that eight probationary firemen have completed the first phase of their five weeks of extensive training. City Engineer Bowen reported that the Ellinwood Street Parking lot was opened last week, between Lee and Pearson. the Jewel and Post Office Parking lots are scheduled for surfacing November 24th. Traffic light installation at Touhy and Lee should be completed by end of December. Alderman Bolek suggested that signs be placed on the Ellinwood St. Parking Lot indicating that said lot was constructed from revenue received from Parking Revenue Bond Issue. Jr. Commissioner of Public Works Roberta Meltzer reported that the Street Department will complete its leaf program this week and is being readied for snow operations. 600 tons of salt has been ordered and all snow fences erected. The Forestry Department has planted 500 new trees. Me Water Department relocated two hydrants on Ellinwood Street for the new parking lot, and repaired broken water mains City Attorney II MSD Suit 1 City Treasurer Health Director Dir. of Civil Defense COMMITTEE REPORTS: PARK RIDGE MANO R FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CONTRACT ELK GROVE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 11/20/72 438 Page two at 2079 Fargo and 225 Amherst. The Sewer Department has had one of its busiest years and the Sanitation volume of pick-ups has increased due to leaves being bagged and set out for the sanitation trucks. Jr. City Attorney Kym Abrams reported that last week Judge Epstein entered an order against the City in the MSD suit, and that the City has 21 days in which to file an appeal. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Michaels, to retain City Attorney DiLeonardi to immediately file an appeal to decision of Court in the Metropolitan Sanitary District Suit. 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. Jr. Treasurer Doreen Guerri reported that Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax collected from January 1 to August 31, 1972 was $1,420,926.48 - $101,863.36 over the same period in 1971. Further that the Illinois Income Tax collected from January 1 to October 31 was $369,633.62 - $46,606.33 over the same period in 1971. Health Director Branding introduced Jr. Health Director, Robin Ferraiolo. Jr. Director of Civil Defense, Brock Akers reported that reimbursement of Federal Share for expenditures under the Personnel and Administrative Expenses Program for the Third Federal fiscal quarter amounted to $558.09. Alderman Swanson introduced Jr. Alderman Margaret_.Bednarz and Alderman Thomas introduced Jr. Alderman Julie Zebos, with no reports for Municipal Development Committee and Police Committee respectively. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sherwood, to adopt the recommendation of Fire Committee, given by Jr. Alderman Pat Cronin, that the Mayor notify the Park Ridge Manor Fire Protection District in writing,the City's intention to terminate service, effective 12:01 a.m., January 1, 1973. Mayor voted No and declared the Motion carried. Alderman Seitz reported on the progress of Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District contract stating that the committee has not yet reviewed the annual statements of said district and requested that Mayor Behrel contact the trustees formally requesting copy of annual statement. PUBLIC BUILDINGS Jr. City Official Phillip Labenda reported that the GROUNDS & Parking Lots improvements are progressing despite the weather PARKING LOTS and there has been no further progress on the Police Complex. or Civic Center, and called a meeting for November 27th. BI -CENTENNIAL 1975-76 Jr. Alderman Gail Kaechel reported that Dave Wolf attended a meeting in Springfield re the Bi -Centennial in 1975-76, and the City's Participation will be discussed at the next meeting. SANITATION Jr. Alderman John Aniol had no report of Sanitation Committee and set a meeting for Nov. 27. BIKE ROUTES Jr. Alderman Pete Farmer presented a proposal of implementing sixteen miles of proposed bike routes shown on map on display stating that funds are included in the proposed budget for bicycle safety. He also made a report of the past two months activites in the Bicycle Safety Program, stating that Lt. Scheskie attended the National Safety Congress Seminar for three days. ,07(v 11/20/72 439 Page three CROSSING Alderman Bolek and Alderman Hinde submitted petitions GUARDS signed by residents regarding City's study of certain Petitions intersections presently served by Crossing Guards, protesting removal thereof, Said petitions were referred to Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee. STOP SIGNS Moved by Hinde, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the recommenda- Ellinwood- tion of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee to authorize Center City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for traffic on Ellinwood to stop for traffic on Center Street. Motion declared carried. SIDEWALKS Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to rescind action taken Wolf Rd. at meeting held November 6, 1972, that Plans and Specifi- cations for the Wolf Road Sidewalks be referred to the Board of Local Improvements for the spreading of the rolls and further recommend that a survey be furnished to said Board of Local Improvements of number of children using said sidewalk. Motion declared carried. WAYCINDEN Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recommenda- PARK AREA tion of Water, Sewer and Finance Committee given by Jr. STUDY Alderman Alan Varga that the Mayor and City Clerk be Benj. & authorized to sign the proposal from Benjamin & Lang Lang. dated October 16, 1972, to serve as the City's financial consultants regarding the acquisition of the Waycinden Park waterworks and sewerage system, at the rate of $5 per $1,000 of bonds issued, or at the same rate of the total cost of the project in the event that another method of payment is worked out. In the event that the City decided not to purchase this system within three years from this date, the fee shall be $2,500.00. 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. DAMP Moved by Koplos, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the recommenda- Commissission tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City pay to the DAMP Commission the amount of $1500 as its share of legal expenses incurred by DAMP. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 1 - Swanson ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. FENCE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger., to adopt the Regulations recommendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee given by Jr. Alderman Noreen Gilbertson, that Section 6-7-1.8 of the City Code be amended to read that "all front yard fences abutting residential property be limited to a maximum height of 31 feet in front of any residential buildings". Moved by Szabo, seconded by Hinde, to amend the motion to restrict said amendment to Terrsal Park area only by legal description. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Swanson, to defer action. FORMER SEARS Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the recommenda- BUILDING tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to Pearson & approve the issuance of building permit for remodeling of Miner Sts. former Sears Building located at Miner and Pearson Streets - occupancy of remodeled building to be subject to issuance of an occupancy permit by the Building Commissioner for each tenant space proposed in the future - terms agreed upon by all concerned parties. Motion declared carried. h�� 11/20/72 'K0;, Page four SUBDIVISION Moved by Erbach, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the REGULATIONS recommendation of Building Control and Inspection and Municipal Developmentthat in the case of small subdivisions the installation of improvements may be delayed until the lots are improved. In the case of areas without street improvements, individual improvements may be delayed until the whole area is improved - the subdividor shall be responsible forthe expense of the improvements through a performance bond approved at the time of subdivision by the Plan Commission, or by placing sufficient funds in escrow to cover the cost of said improvements. Motion declared carried. REAPPOINTMENT Jr. Mayor Joe Jobst announced that Mr. Thomas R. Pofahl Air Pollution and Mr. Richard C. Peterson have both indicated their Appeal Board willingness to consider reappointment as members of the Air Pollution Appeal Board of the City. Moved ;)y Koplos, seconded by Sherwood to concur with Mayor Behrel's reappointment of Mr. Pofahl and Mr. Peterson to the Air Pollution Appeal Board for an additional four year term to expire April 30, 1976. Motion declared carried. Jr. Mayor Jr. Mayor Jobst thanked the City and Optimist Club for the activities provided during Youth Appreciation Week. YOUTH- Alderman Kehe, Chairman of Youth Activity Committee, ACTIVITY commented on the select group of youth participating in Youth Appreciation week, stating that so often youth are depicted as degerates, which only represent a mall percentage of yourg people and we as adults have a responsibility to the youth to assist them in their transitional stage. He reminded Jr. City Officials of the essay contest due December llth on the subject "What's Right With Our Nation." CIVIL DEFENSE Jr. Alderman Marcia Strykowski reported that the City of Des Plaines has received its reaccreditation from the State of Illinois for the period from July 1, 1972, to June 30, 1973. This entitles the City of Des Plaines to all rights and privileges of the Civil Preparedness Program. COMMUNITY Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recom- BLOOD PROGRAM mendation of Health and Welfare Committee given by Jr. NSAHR Alderman Jeff Storer, to enter into Agreement between North Suburban Association for. Health Resources re a Community Blood Replacement Assurance Plan, incorporating recommendations of City Attorney DiLeonardi contained in Paragraphs 5 and 6 of his letter dated November 1, 1972. 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. BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the following resolution proposed by Jr. Alderman Chris Erbach: 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: $306,503.18. 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. 11/20/72 Page five 441 ORDINANCE Ordinance T-36-72 Amending Schedule III of Section 10-5-17(G) T-36-72 of the City Code by Removing the Restriction of Parking First & on North Avenue between First and Fourth Avenues was Fourth referred to Streets ,Traffic and Forestry Committee for further study and review. ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Ordinance' M-48-72 M-48-72 Amending Title IX of the City Code by Adding RECAPTURE a New Chapter Thereto Being Chapter 15 Entitled "Sewer AGREEMENTS and Water Main Recapture Agreements". 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. ORDINANCE M-49-72 ANIMALS & REPTILES Moved by Kehe, seconded by Abrams, to adopt Ordinance M-49-72 Amending Section 6-3-9 of the City Code Having to Do with Dangerous Animals and Reptiles, and Prohibiting Their Keeping Except in Certain Licensed Places. 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. ORDINANCE Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Czubakowski, to adopt M-50-72 Ordinance M-50-72 Amending Chapter 1 of Title VI of the SMOKING City Code by Adding Thereto a New Section 6-1-54 Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Locations. 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. ORDINANCE Moved by Michaels, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance M-51-72 M-51-72 Amending Section 3-4-7 (d) of the City Code by BLDG. DEPT. Removing Paragraphs Having To Do With Permit to Connect FEES Service Pipes Fees. 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. ORDINANCE Moved by Chase, seconded by Hinde, to adopt Ordinance M-52-72 M-52-72 Approving the Plan and Estimate of Cost of the Board of LIBRARY Library Directors For An Addition to the Des Plaines Public Library and Authorizing a Mortgage Loan of Library Property To Finance Part of the Cost Thereof. 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. ORDINANCE M-53-72 Wolf Rd. Sidewalks ORDINANCE M-55-72 Vacation Wm. L. Kunkel & Co's Resubdivision ORDINANCE M-54-72 Disconnect Wm. L.Kunkel & Co's Resub. WOLF RD. SIDEWALKS ORDINANCE M-56-72 Fences ORDINANCE T-37-72 Load Limit Emerson 11/20/72 434_2 Page six Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bonaguidi, to waive First Reading of Ordinance M-53-72 Providing For The Construction of Sidewalks Along a Portion of the West Side of Wolf Road between Princeton Street and Central Road. Motion declared carried. Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bonaguidi, to adopt Ordinance M-53-72. 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. Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Swanson, to waive First Reading of Ordinance M-55-72 Approving the Vacation of Wm. L. Kunkel & Co's Resubdivision of Certain Lots and Parts of Lots in Block 3, Etc. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance M-55-72. 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. Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Swanson, to waive First Reading of Ordinance M-54-72 Disconnecting That Territory Known as Wm. L. Kunkel & Co's Resubdivision of Certain Lots in Block 3, Etc. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Swanson, to adopt Ordinance M-54-72. 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. Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bonaguidi, to adopt the recommendation of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee to award the contract for the installation of sidewalks on Wolf Road between Princeton Street and Central Road to Capitol Cement Co., in the amount of $32,251.75, and return checks or bonds of unsuccessful bidders, contingent upon the owners not placing sidewalks within thirty day period following notification. 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. Ordinance M-56-72 Amending Section 6-7-1 (A) Of The City Code Having to Do With Fences on Residential Properties was referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee for study and report. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-37-72 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 Emerson Street West of Potter Road. G� / MFT RESOLUTION Section 80CS ZONING CASE 72-55-R 1375 S. Elmhurst Rd. ZONING CASE 72-54N 1264 Campbell NO PARKING Thacker & River LIQUOR LICENSE 600 Central SIDEWALK White St. ADJOURNMENT: 11/20/72 Page seven 443 Moved by Swanson, seconded by Bonaguidi, to adopt a Resolution appropriating $97,864.90 MFT Funds as the Third Installment of Special Assessment No. 190 - Section 80CS. Motion declared carried. The letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 72-55-R, property located at 1375 S. Elmhurst Road was referred to Municipal Development Committee. The letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 72-54-V property located at 1264 Campbell Avenue was referred to Municipal Development Committee. The letter from Department of Police re "No Parking Here to Corner" on the south side of Thacker Street at River Road was referred to Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee. The request for Class A liquor license of Robert M. Mele doing business as Robert"s Italian Foods, Inc. at proposed location of 600 Central Road was referred to License and Inspection Committee. Alderman Swanson's request for sidewalk on White Street from Stockton to Prospect was referred to City Engineer for study and report. Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Bonaguidi, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Mot declared carried. APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY 0 HE ERT H. BE , MAYOR cO re Bertha Eleanor Rohrbac , City Clerk