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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
MAY 21, 1973.
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.
Mark Bergman of the Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Kehe, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield,
Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward. Absent were
Aldermen Szabo, Olen, and Seitz.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, City Treasurer Mahon, Police
Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, City Engineer Bowen, Commissioner of Public
Works Schwab, City Planner Richardson, Building Commissioner Prickett,
Environmental Control Officer Lindahl, Assistant Commissioner of Public
Works Schaefer, Inspector Trost and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
REPORTS OF CITY
OFFICIALS:
BIDS:
CITY TEASURER:
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Hinde, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held May 7, 1973 as published.
Correction — Page seven, last paragraph, line 4, deleting
"Council of" Civic Associations, to read "the five Civic
Associations in the Seventh Ward." Following correction,
motion declared carried. (Also, please see Page Nine).
Placed on file was City Comptroller's report of Cash
Receipts from January 1, 1973 to April 30, 1973.
Deputy Clerk announced that bids will be received in the
City Clerk's office on June 1,1973 for dump truck,
motorcycle, and five automobiles.
City Treasurer Mahon read his report with reference to
the dispensing of City monies and the study of gasoline
purchases. This report was placed on file.
CITY COMPTROLLER: City Comptroller Blietz reported on the total assessed
valuation for 1972, $325,297,363, an increase of
approximately 2.6% as compared to 7.5% in 1971.
Police Chief Hintz reported that the Police Department
arrested approximately fifteen subjects last week, which
included armed robberies, burglaries and narcotics. Also
five of the eight new squad cars are in operation with
the other three to be furnished with the necessary equipment
and in operation this week. He further reported that J.
due to the unusually heavy traffic resulting from the
showing of model units north of the "T" intersection
of Bellaire Avenue at Church Street, Alderman Koplos
requested that two emergency stop signs be placed at.
that location.
POLICE CHIEF:
FIRE CHIEF:
BUILDING
COMM SSIONER:
Fire Chief Haag reported that Fire Recognition Week,
May 6th thru May 12th was held at Randhurst and was
very successful and that the City's Fire Department
participated.
Referred to the Building, Control and Inspection Committee,
was Building Commissioner Prickett's letter with reference
to the stop—order placed on the Mandas property located
at 1542 Miner Street.
CITY ENGINEER: City Engineer Bowen reported that he has been unsuccessful
in contacting the City of Aurora as to the selling of
equipment from Well No. 7. He further reported that Well
No. 6 is now out and requested that City Attorney DiLeonardi
recommend to the Council, that they withdraw Ordinance
M-16-73 governing the sale of this equipment on the possibili
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CITY ENGINEER, that equipment could be utilized on Well No. 6. He
CONT'D. further reported that the North School Parking Lot has
been resurfaced and is in operation. He further reported
that improvements on Lincoln, Cora, Maple, White and
Oakton Streets will be started and finalized as soon
as weather permits.
TERRSAL PARK
IMPROVEMENTS:
Alderman Erbach stated that he would like to withhold
the City Engineer's letter with reference to improvements
on the Terrsal Park area and Ordinances B-2-73, B-3-73,
and B-4-73. He further requested Council concurrence to
permit Attorney James W. Reilley, representing the home—
owners of Terrsal Park to speak.
Mr. Reilley stated that he and Tyce Smith were attorneys
representing the citizens of the Terrsal Park. He stated
that they oppose the proposed ordinances in their present
form and requested that no action be taken until the
petition requests are completed and amendments are added
and another meeting held with the homeowners. He further
stated that they intend to cooperate with the City and the
Council to alleviate the problem of raw sewage and that
they would be prepared to fight if deemed necessary.
Attorney Reilley thanked the Council for the opportunity
to speak.
Alderman Erbach requested that Ordinances B-2-73, B-3-73
and B-4-73 be held on first reading, and be referred
to the Building, Control and Inspection Committee,
City Engineer and City Attorney for further review and
study with the representatives of the Terrsal Park area
in an effort to find a common solution. Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Szabo arrived.
Council recessed from 8:30 p.m. to 8:35 p.m.
COOK COUNTY City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that Attorney Charles Hug
ZONING DOCKET attended the Cook County Zoning Board Hearing on May 18, 1973
#2298: entering the City's appearance as an interested party.
The property in question borders the City limits on the
west, requesting the rezoning from B-3 general business
district to R-5 multiple family residence district which
also allows nursing homes on the vacant land located on
the north side of Ballard Road near and east of Potter
Road. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to authorize
the City Attorney draft a Resolution opposing the rezoning
of this property. Motion declared carried.
LETTER, ZONING: City Attorney referred to the letter from Pizza Hut, Inc.
of Wichita, Kansas, the proposed purchaser of the property
located at 981 E. Oakton Street, which sets forth certain
stipulations to the rezoning of the property conforming
to the moratorium on restaurants.
ORDINANCE City Attorney referred to the draft of Ordinance M-24-73,
M-24-73 which establishes the procedures for non—referendum bonds
for the new Municipal Building.
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I,UETY :
ANGELTOWN:
LEGAL SUIT:
Alderman Olen arrived.
City Attorney reported that the hearing on Police Officer
Luety would be held on May 23rd before Judge Mejda for a
temporary injunction. He further reported that the
Angeltown case was up for trial May 21st but will be
continued for thirty days.
City Attorney reported that City was among several other
taxing bodies to receive a summons because of a ruling
requiring that Cook County be divided into four assessment
districts.
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STEEL PARTITIONS: Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the
NEW MUNICIPAL
BUILDING
LIQUOR SALES:
IBEER ONLY
LICENSE:
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SR. CITIZENS:
ENGINE TESTER:
MOBILE RADIOS:
recommendation of the Building, Grounds and Parking Lots
committee to award the contract for movable steel
partitions to the Fas—In Corporation in the amount of
31,425.00, for use in City offices to be located at
1542 Miner Street. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
Progress report was made by Alderman Szabo in that the
architectural plans for the new Municipal Building
Complex will hopefully be completed by July 1, 1973
for bidding.
Alderman Erbach referred to the License and Inspection
Committee, the letter from St. Stephen's Church requesting
the sale of beer on a weekly basis in connection with
Bingo.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Chase, to refer to the
License and Inspection Committee, the feasibility of an
additional category ford"beer only" license on a one
time per week basis`'lfotion declared carried.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Chase, to amend the motion
to include private schools when in connection with a
church. Motion to amend declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to further amend the
motion to include that the Mayor be empowered to grant
requests until the committee report is finalized by the
Council. Motion to amend declared carried. Motion as
amended declared carried.
Referred to License and Inspection Committee.for study
and report, was Mayor Behrel's request for Special
^cca^.oa license; Bingo with the selling of "beer" only
on a one time per week basis.
Alderman Kisslinger reported that the Sanitation Committee
is studying reduction fees in connection with refuse pickup
for the senior citizens. He further reported that
Commissioner of Public Works Schwab is preparing the
necessary specifications for the advertising of bids
for plastic bags and stands, to be returned to the
City Clerk's office on June 11, 1973, with an alternate
price added to include identifying mark of the City.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation
of the Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee, to authorize
the City Comptroller to issue a purchase order for one
Sun EET-947 Electronic Engine Tester with Infra—Red
Emmission Tester mounted on a cabinet, from the Sun
Electric Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, in the net
amount of $4,576.00, waiving the normal bidding procedures.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation
of the Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee, to authorize
the City Comptroller to issue a purchase order for two
mobile radios, Mocom 70, two—way, Model #D-43 BBN3100K
from Motorola, Inc. of Schaumburg, Illinois, at a total
cost not to exceed $1800.00, waiving the normal bidding
procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was:
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AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
TRAFFIC LIGHT, Moved by Ward, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation
WALNUT AND of the Traffic Commission, and to concur with the Streets,
GRACELANDLEIRST: Traffic and Forestry Committee, to deny Alderman Chase's
request for a traffic light Pt Walnut Street and Graceland/
First Avenue.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to defer action for two
weeks.
SPEED LIMITS Moved by Koplos, seconded by Hinde, to concur with the
RESIDENTIAL recommendation of the Streets, Traffic and Forestry
STREETS: Committee to authorize the City Attorney draft a
Resolution to be sent to our State Legislators favoring
a 20 mph speed limit on residential streets throughout
the City. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Seitz, to amend the
motion to require a 25 mph speed limit on residential
streets throughout the City. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: — 7 — Olen, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams.
NAYS: — 9 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Bolek, Chase, Hinde,
Erbach, Swanson, Ward.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion to amend declared lost. Motion declared carried.
STOP SIGNS,
Bellaire Ave.
SPEED LIMITS,
Howard St.
SPEED LIMITS,
Devon Ave.
RADIOS,
PUBLIC WORKS:
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Hinde, to authorize the
City Attorney prepare an amendment to the ordinance
requiring three—way stop signs at the "T" intersection
of Bellaire Avenue at Church Street. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Kehe and Ward voted No.
Referred to the Traffic Commission for study and report
was Alderman Birchfield's request to study the speed
limit signs on Howard Street from Lee Street to Mannheim
Road.
Referred to Mayor Behrel, was Alderman Sarlo's request
that the Cook County Highway Department be contacted
in reference to 20 mph speed limit signs, "when children
are present" at Our Lady of Hope Church on Devon Avenue
at Patton Drive where the children cross the street.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to authorize the
City Comptroller issue a purchase order for two Mocom
70, two—way FM radios, Model #D-43 BBN3100K and one
portable radio, Model H23FFN-3130—N, from Motorola, Inc.
of Schaumburg, Illinois in the amount of $2,623.50,
waiving the normal bidding procedures. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
HISTORICAL Alderman Chase reported that the annual meeting of the
SOCIETY MEETING: Historical Society was held on May 18th and that the newly
elected officers for a three year term were: James R.
Williams, President; Mrs. Patricia Batka, Vice President;
Arthur Wetter, Secretary; Henry Kracalik, Treasurer,
and Gilbert Newman, Member of Board of Directors.
RAND—CENTRAL
ZONING:
After considerable discussion with reference to
the Rand—Central zoning, it was moved by Abrams, seconded
by Swanson to continue negotiations with owner of
property. Motion declared Lost.
LETTER,
Beautification
and Civil
Defense:
FOILAGE,
IChicago and
Northwestern
Coach Yards:
NORTHWEST
OPPORTUNITY
CENTER:
BILLS PAYABLE:
ORDINANCE
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ORDINANCE
M-20-73
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The letter submitted to members of City Council and
read by Alderman Meyer with reference to the meeting
held by the Beautification and Civil Defense Committees
on May 15th was placed on file.
Referred to Environmental Control Officer Lindahl, was
Alderman Olen's request that the Chicago and Northwestern.
Coach Yards create a buffer zone from foliage which
has been proven to reduce as much as fifty percent of
noise. eve., )
Moved by Olen, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the
recommendation of the Human Relations Commission and
to concur with the Health and Welfare Committee that the
allocation of $3,487.98 to the Northwest Opportunity
Center be referred to the Finance Committee and City
Comptroller for available funding.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Hinde, to defer action for
two weeks.
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, $114,592.63, Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Kisslinger to adopt
Ordinance T-9-73 amending Section 10-5-5(E) of the
City Code having to do with restriction of parking on
either side of Dempster/Thacker Street from Wolf Road.
west to Mt. Prospect Road between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Swanson to adopt Ordinance
M-2073 amending Chapter 15, Title I of the City Code
having to do with the position classification and
compensation plan. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Seitz to amend Ordinance
M-20-73, page ten, Section 1-15-4(B), Sub—paragraph
2.(b) by adding thereto "Corporate Counsel, $6500.00 per
year retainer. Motion to amend declared carried.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Abrams, to adopt Ordinance
M-20-73 as amended. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach,
Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor
NAYS: — 0 — None
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion as amended declared carried.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Swanson, to adopt Ordinance
M-23-73 M-23-73 vacating the public alley lying southeasterly
of Lee Street and south of Ashland Avenue. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kehe, that Ordinance M-16-73,
M-16-73 having to do with the pump, motor, cable, starter and
pipe from Well No. 7 is no longer necessary or useful
to the City and authorizing the sale thereof, be Withdrawn.
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
Z-9-73 Moved by Swanson, seconded by Bolek, to remove Ordinance
Z-9-73, rezoning property located at 981 E. Oakton Street
from R-2 single—family residence district to C-2 commercial
district, from the Table. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Kehe, to adopt Ordinance
Z-9-73. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolution
R-6-73 R-6-73, authorizing the City and the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States to sponsor a parade in the City
of Des Plaines on June 22, 1973 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
requesting permission from the Department of Public Works
and Buildings to close certain streets. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to adopt Resolution
R-7-73 R-7-73, authorizing the City and the Des Plaines Chamber
of Commerce and Industry to sponsor a parade in the City
of Des Plaines on July 4, 1973 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.,
requesting permission from the Department of Public Works
and Buildings to close certain streets. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
Case 73-30—V:
The letter from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
Case 73-30—V, requesting a variation from the required
forty—five foot height to seventy—five feet for property
located on the southwest corner of Lee Street and Touhy
Avenue, was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee for study and report.
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Case 73-35—RV The letter from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
1297 Harding Ave. requesting the rezoning of property located at
1297 Harding Avenue from its present C-2 commercial
district to the R-5 multiple core family district, was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study
and report.
Case 73-32—V
790 Lee St.
The letter from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
requesting certain variations on property located at
790 Lee Street, was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee for study and report.
Case 73-34—R The letter from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
1289 Harding Ave. requesting the rezoning of property located at 1289 Harding
Avenue from its present R-4 multiple family district to the
R-5 central core multiple family district, was referred
to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report.
VOLBERDING
RESUBDIVISION:
PARKING,
CORNELL AVE.
WREATH,
V.F.W. PARADE:
ANNEXATIONS:
ORDINANCE
M-24-73
LICENSE REQUEST:
REAPPOINTMENT:
PARADE, V.F.W.
APPOINTMENTS;
REAPPOINTMENTS:
The Plat of Volberding Resubdivision, 1020 Hollywood Avenue,
was referred to the Plan Commission for study and report.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Meyer, to rescind the current
parking restrictions on Cornell Avenue from Drake Avenue
south to Northwest Highway and returnto previous parking
of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ai1tiori2ing City -Attorney draft
necessary amendment to ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kehe, to authorize the
City Clerk to purchase a wreath for the Des Plaines American
Legion Post #36 ceremonies to be held at Memorial Site at
Lake Opeka on May 28, 1973. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, AbramsWard, Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
Deputy Clerk referred to letter regarding the annexations
to be taken into the City involuntarily for two areas lying
near the intersection of Oakton Street and Elmhurst Road,
surrounded on three sides by the City of Des Plaines and
on one side by the Village of Mount Prospect.
Placed on First Reading and referred to the Finance
Committee, was Ordinance M-24-73, Establishing the
Procedures to be Followed in Incurring Indebtedness for
Corporate Purposes, Issuing Non—Referendum Bonds to
Evidence such Indebtedness and Authorizing and Directing
the Levying of a Tax for the Purpose of Paying Principal
of Such Bonds and Interest Thereon as the Same Become Due.
Mayor Behrel referred to the License and Inspection Committee
a letter from Joseph J. Freed and Associates, representing
Jojos Restaurant, 835 Elmhurst Road, requesting a liquor
license limited to the service of beer and wine only.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's reappointment of Mr. Corvin Wagner to represent
the City to serve on the Oakton Community College Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to join with the citizens
of Park Ridge to celebrate their 100th Anniversay on June 10,
1973, and to send a piece of equipment to represent Des
Plaines, Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Koplos, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's appointment of Mr. Paul Marquette, 1039 Jeannette
Avenue to fill the vacancy of Mr. Robert O'Grady to the
Plan Commission, term to expire April 30, 1979. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Koplos, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's reappointment of Mr. Herman DiVito, 1335 Shagbark
to serve on the Plan Commission and be appointed Chairman
of this Commission, term to expire April 30, 1979. Motion
declared carried.
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APPOINTMENTS;
REAPPOINTMENTS
CONT.
APPRAI SAL :
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Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos to concur with
Mayor Behrel's recommendation to accept Mr. Robert
Birchfield's resignation as a member of the Human
Relations Commission and write letter of commendation for
service. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo to concur with
Mayor Behrel's recommendation to accept Mr. Robert O'Grady's
resignation as a member of the Plan Commission and write
letter of commendation for service. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Meyer to concur with Mayor
Behrel's appointment of Mr. Jerry H. Perkins, 1179 Margret
Street to fill the vacancy of Mr. Robert Birchfield on
the Des Plaines Human Relations Commission, term to
expire December 31, 1973. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's reappointment of Mr. Donald Essig, 84 Wisconsin Driv
to serve on the Civil Service Commission, term to expire
April 30, 1976. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Hinde, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's reappointment of Mr. Michael Danzi, Chairman;
Mr. Paul V. Whalen, Mr. Vernell Jacks, Mr. George J. Wade,
Mr. Francis Haag, and Mr. Robert E. Bowen to the Electrial
Commission, term to expire April 30, 1974. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's reappointment of Mr. A. C. Wilson, 1090 Forest Ave.
to the Board of Fire and Police, term to expire April 30,
1976. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's reappointment of Mr. John A. Eagleson, 866 Second
Avenue to the Police Pension Fund, term to expire
April 30, 1975. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Bolek, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's reappointment of Mr. Thomas Signaigo, 633 S. Sixth
Avenue to the Des Plaines Traffic Commission, term to
expire April 30, 1978. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's recommendation to relinquish Mr. George Olen's
chairmanship of the Human Relations Commission, but to
remain as a member, and to appoint Mr. Robert Nebgen,
1422 Henry Avenue as chairman of the Human Relations
Commission, term to expire December 31, 1973. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Lgnhe, seconded by Hihde, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's recommendation to authorize the Mayor to engage
an M.A.I. appraiser to determine the value of the three
parcels, namely the Park District Office, the Zaleski
property and the Knights of Columbus property, to be
used for public parking under the jurisdiction of the City.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: — 17 — Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: — 0 — None.
ABSENT: 0 — None.
Motion declared carried.
REAPPOINTMENT: Moved by Olen, seconded by Kisslinger, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's reappointment of Mr. Lawrence R. Thome, 1683 Wicke
Avenue and Rev. Donald M. Hallberg, 750 W. Algonquin Road
as members of the Des Plaines Youth Commission, term to
expire April 30, 1976. Motion declared carried.
Office; Referred to the Building, Control & Inspection, Cit, Code &
Committees and the City Attorney was Mayor Behrel's lett- d th.
to change in Zoning Administrator.
Change in
Judiciary
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MINUTES: Moved by Koplos, seconded by Erbach, to reconsider the
approval of the Minutes as requested by Alderman Olen,
of the regular meeting of the City Council held May 7, 1973.
Motion declared carried. Correction — Page ten, paragraph
"R-5 District Alleys", line four, by deleting the words,
"to be paid on a monthly basis". Following correction,
motion declared carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to approve the Minutes
as corrected as approved. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held May 7, 1973. Motion
declared carried.
NO PARKING
Alderman Erbach referred the letter from the Chicago Faucet
Nuclear;Drive Company, 2100 S. Nuclear Drive to Police Chief Hintz to
investigate parking in cul de sac.
NO PARKING
SIGNS:
Referred to Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, was
Alderman Sarlo's request to investigate the "No Parking
Anytime" signs on Pratt Avenue between Mannheim Road and
the Railroad tracks.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Erbach, seconded by Swanson, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried.
APPROVED BY THIS /4
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DAY OF
11[_ HERBERT . : EHREL, MAYOR
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Marilyn T•st
A.D., 1973
eputy City Clerk