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08/05/1968MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1968. 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. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. Ernest C. Grant of the First Congregational Church, followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington. Absent were Aldermen Hinde and Michaels. Also present were: Lt. Dale Mensching, Fire Chief Arndt, City Comptroller Blietz, Building Commissioner Schuepfer, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, City Engineer Fletcher, and Attorney Hofert. There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. MINUTES: REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: Gas Main Break Building Dept. It was moved by Alderman Prickdt, seconded by Alderman Rateike, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of 1968 as published. Motion declared carried. ►Tv I y /S, Placed on file were the following reports: Health Depart- ment for July, 1968; Building Department for July, 1968. Fire Chief Arndt reported a gas main break at 437 Grace - land Avenue Saturday; however it did not ignite. Building Commissioner Schuepfer reported that the Building Department would move to its new quarters on Miner Street August 8th. Progress Rept. City Engineer Fletcher gave a progress report on the following: MFT Improvement north of the Municipal Building, Softening Plant Improvements; Elmhurst Road Storm Sewer, stating ,no progress since the last Council meeting; and the Princeton Avenue Storm Sewer project is awaiting study of an agreement with the State Highway Department. Doreen -Westfield Alderman Shillington questioned the progress of the Lane SA Doreen -Westfield. Lane Special Assessment. City Engineer Fletcher reported that the bids received were 25% over the estimated cost and that the Board of Local Improvements were receiving bids for this project August 12th which would be hopefully lower. Mr. Noto from the area was given permission to address the Council expressing concern of the placement of the sewer and the time table for completion of the project. City Engineer met with residents of the area in the conference room at this time. REPORTS OF It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman COMMITTEES: Prickett, that Council concur with the Municipal Development ZONING 68-37-R Committee's recommendation as follows: That re -zoning Stockton & River of Lot 3 of Stockton's Resubdivision fronting on River Road be granted to C-2 Commercial; That Lot 2 of said subdivision be rezoned to R-3 Multiple Family District; and deny rezoning of Lot 1 of said subdivision fronting on Stockton Street, and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Motion declared Carried. KELLEY'S It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman SUBDIVISION Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to approve the Plat of Kelley's Subdivision located on Ridge Avenue, north of Oakton Street, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion declared Carried. 1 ZONING Pos in Sign NORTH MAINE FIRE PROTECTION DIS'fRICT OCT FIRE DEPT. Three Cap ins Progress Rept. III Public Works Building MUNICIPAL BU XLDING Roof Repairs 8/5/68 8 Page two It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Thomas, that a sign be posted by the Department of Public Works at the authorization of the Zoning Adminis- trator on properties on which petitions have been filed for rezoning and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Swanson, that Council concur with Fire Committee's recommendation to approve the contract with North Maine Fire Protection District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Hinde, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation to authorize the Police and Fire Commission to promote three lieutenants from the promotional list to Captains no later than August 15, 1968, and that the three vacancies created by the promotion not be filled - the Captain to be stationed at Station #1 and be in full charge until the Deputy Chief or Chief arrives. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Prickett, Swanson, and Bolek voted No. Alderman Shillington read the progress report on the new public works building, submitted by Holmes and Fox Architects. It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Seitz, to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's recommendation to award contracts on a time and material basis to the following, at the guaranteed maximum amounts shown, for repairs to the roof of the Municipal Building: Knights -Stevenson Company George Knight Construction Company Murphy -Miller Company Johnson Electric Company $13,000.00 1,600.00 785.00 1,350.00 $16,7J5.UU and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same upon receipt of a guarantee of the work for as long a period as possible. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Sditz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Hinde, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. IIIPUBLIC WORKS It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman BUILDING Prickett, to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's Furniture recommendation to authorize the purchase of furniture for the new Public Works Building from Hendricksen and Company, at a cost of $3,004.77. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Hinde, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Draperies PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING F oo r Treatment Adv. for Bids City Garage Property Orville I. Kurtz & Associates AGREEMENT Refuse Dumping Stop Signs Villa Areas Grant Drive Grant Drive Stop signs Carried. 8/5/68 9 Page three It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's recommendation to authorize the purchase of draperies for the new Public Works Building from Hendrickson and Company at a cost of $840.20. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czhbakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Hinde, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi, to advertise for bids returnable August 12th at 10 a.m. for the treatment of the floor of the new Public Works Building. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Szabo, to concur with Building and Grounds, Finance, and Sanitation Committees' recommendation to advertise for bids returnable August 26th at 10 a.m. for the sale of City property located on Miner Street, commonly known as the City Garage Property. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Shillington read a letter from Orville I. Kurtz and Associates, Architects and Engineers, offering their services to the City, which was placed on file. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to concur with Sanitation Committee's recommenda- tion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement between the City and John Sexton Sand and Gravel Corporation for permission to dump garbage, refuse, and solid waste or residue on premises described within the contract dated August 5, 1968. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figaro, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. - None - Alderman Hinde, Michaels fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 There being Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Bolek to place signs as follows by Police Order and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary amendment to the ordinance: 4 -Way Stop Signs at Hoffman and East ; 4 -Way Stop Signs at the intersection of Hoffman and West ; 2 -Way Stops - East Villa Drive to stop for Hoffman and 21 Way - West Villa Drive to stop for Hoffman. Motion declared , Alderman Michaels arrived at this time. Street Striping striping Upon roll It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Figard, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda- tion to award a contract to Perma-Line Co. for the of Howard, Maple and Prairie Avenue, in the amount of $2,108.40. call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shilling - ton, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Hinde There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. 1 Traffic Is and Seegers Rd. N.W. & Broadway RESOLUTION Temporary Left -Turn gnals Lee & Oakton Speed Limit. Central Rd. State St. Parkway Committee Meeting APPROVE S G� T N REQUESTS Cal's Roast Beef Inland Heating & Airrcondi tion- ing Company Lum's 1 Restaurant Goodyear K -Mart 8/5/68 10 Page four It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Rateike, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to authorize the City Engineer to submit plans to the State Highway Department for authorized use of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the improvement of the intersection of Seegers Rd., Northwest Highway, and Broadway with a traffic island. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to adopt a resolution to be drafted by the City Attorney and submitted to the State Highway Department and County Highway Department, requesting the installation of lef t - turn signals all four ways at the intersection of Lee and Oakton Streets on a temporary basis. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Hinde There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Bolek, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to request the State Highway Department to post 35 m.p.h. speed limit signs on Central Road between River Road and Wolf Road, as per request of Craig Manor Home Owners Associa- tion:, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Szabo, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to authorize the City Engineer to prepare specifications and estimate of cost for alteration to the parkway of State Street to permit egress and ingress to the City alley, as per request of American Foundrymen's Society. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Leer, Chairman, announced a meeting of the Streets and Traffic Committee with the Parking Lots Committee for 8 P.M., August 14th. Alderman Figard, Chairman, announced a meeting of the Water Committee with the City Engineer for 7:30 P.M. August 12th. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Wagner, :,to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to approve the sign request of Cal's Roast Beef Drive -In, west of McDonald's on Oakton Street. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Rateike, to concur with Building Con trol and Inspection Committee's recommendation to.approve the request of Inland Heating and Air Conditioning Company, 2190 S. Wolf Road for a sign face mounted from the building. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Shillington to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to approve the sign request of Lum's Restaurant located at'the northwest corner of the property at 1225 S. Elmhurst Road. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Swanson, to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to approve the sign request of Goodyear Rubber Company to belocated 200' west of Lee Street on the north side of 'Oakton Street. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to approve the request of K -Mart to revolve present sign located at Lee and Oakton Streets. Motion declaredLost. 8/5/68 11 Page five Double Frontage It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Wagner, Lots to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's Improvements recommendation to require sidewalk improvements on double frontage lots and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary amendments to the ordinance and submit a legal opinion to Council regarding the possibility of a retro- active clause. Motion declared Carried. Service 1 Stations 1 Committee Meeting It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Rateike, to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances to prohibit parking of vehicles on lots occupied with service stations other than during working hours and secondly to control the use of commercially zoned property on which abandoned service stations are located. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Szabo, Chairman, set a meeting of the Building Control and Inspection Committee for 8 P.M., August 15th. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Rateike, Award Bid to concur with Elm Tree Disease Committee's recommendation Stump Removal to award the bid for Stump Removal to Manhart Tree Surgeon, Inc., low bidder @ 700 per inch and return checks and bid bonds of unsuccessful bidders. The letter written by Assistant Commissioner of Public Works, Joseph Schwab, is as follows: (Requested by the Chairman to be part of this record) "Per your instructions, I called Mr. Manhart who was low bidder on the Stump Removal. He told me, he as two (2) Stump Machines, one (1) tractor and one (1) truck, and that he would have one Stump Machine working at all times in the City of Des Plaines. When his work subsides on the other Contracts that he is committed to, he would have two Stump Removers in the City of Des Plaines. He would like to start at 8:00 A.M. and work until dusk, if we have no ob- jection to this arrangement. He said, he wants to get the job done. As far as winter he saw no reason why he could not work. He has worked before when the ground has been frozen. I felt with the amount of equipment he has that he would be qualified to handle our Stump Removal program. Upon checking his references, I have the following report to make: Mr. Lofton of the Downey hospital recommended him very highly. Mr. Manhart has worked there for four years, and his Stump Removal was well over 200 stumps last year. They are planning on giving him the contract far next year. Mr. Siellie of the Indian Bills Golf Course had the highest recommen- dation for Mr. Manhart. W. Botch, Assistant Manager of the Village of Highland Park concurred with a good recommendation." Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. - None - Alderman Hinde sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Tree Removal Diameter Inch Up to 12" 12" to 24" 24" to 36" 36" to 48" 48" & ov e r NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 There being Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Szabo, to concur with .Elm Tree Disease Committee's recommendation to award the bid for Tree Removal to the low bidder, Bishop's Tree Service, and return checks and or bonds to unsuccessful bidders - low bid in the amounts as follows: Size N Cost ser $1.55 Di. In. 2.00 Di. In. 2.40 Di. In. 3.00 Di. In. 3.00 Di. In. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: -14 - Aldermen Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 2 - Alderman Seitz, Michaels ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Hinde There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared /`" Carried. Av. Av. 21 ,V Av.4 Av. 40" 1 .50 40.00 72.00 v. 50" - 150 00 1 8/5/68 12 Page six Tree It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Rateike, Trimming to concur with Elm Tree Disease Committee's recommendation Forester to award the bid for Tree Trimming and Forester Service to Bishop's Tree Service for the following amounts: Tree Trimming, $5.50 per Man Hours; Forester, $5.50 per Man Hours; Emergency Work, Cost per Hour - Labor $5,50, Truck, Chipper, etc. $10.00, Chain Saw, No Charge; Bolting and Cabling including Labor and Materials, $13.50 1st Bolt/tree; $10.50 2nd Bolt/tree; $10.50 Additional bolt/tree; $13.00 1st Cable/tree; $11.90 2nd Cable/tree, $11.90 3rd Cable/tree, $11.90 4th Cable/ tree. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 14 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 2 - Alderman Seitz, Michaels ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Hinde There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried, Alderman seer, Chairman, Elm Tree Disease Committee, requested that Messrs Warnicke and Bishop conduct a survey of the City as soon as possible and report to Council - further that the program for removal and trimming be sent to all members of the Council regularly. BILLS PAYABLE: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Rateike, to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total $213,960.71. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Hinde There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried, Committee Alderman Prickett, Chairman, set a meeting of the Finance Meeting Committee for 8 P.M., August 12th. ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman Figard, T-11-68 to adopt Ordinance T-11-68, providing for Ashland, Walnut, Two -Way Sts, Campbell, Oakwood, and Henry, to return to two-way streets from White Street to River Road. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 NAYS.: 0 ABSENT: 1 There being Carried, - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. - None - Alderman Hinde sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-27-68, providing M-27-68 for the Tax Levy. Tax IORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance A-34-68, annexing land A-34-68 owned by the Commonwealth Edison Company located on Rand Rand Rd. Road. ORDINANCE A-36'-68 Rand Rd. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance A-35-68, annexing land commonly known as the Chicago and Northwestern Railway right-of-way fronting on Rand Road. Kenroy Properties I Waive Cercus Permit Fee 1 LIQUOR L CENSE Request Touhy & Wolf Traffic Signs Dempster Traffic Commission Reports COOK CO. ZONING DOCKETS ZONING CASES 68-41-R; 68 -42 -RA 68-.43-R Insurance "Float" - 8/5/68 13 Page seven The Clerk read the letter from A. Howard Borde, Attorney for the owners of the property involved in Case No. 67 CO 811, "In the Matter of a Petition to Annex Certain Territory to the City of Des Plaines, Illinois", withdrawing from consideration said Order and annexation. Further withdrawing from further consideration zoning requests made in Cases 67 -48 -SU (PD) R, 68-28-R, and 68 -30 -SU. Said letter was referred to the City Attorney for a legal opinion. It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Bolek, to waive the permit fees for the circus to be sponsored by the Des Plaines Jr. Chamber of Commerce August 24, 1968. Motion declared Carried. The request of Prudential Realty Company for a "Beer Only " license for a restaurant to be erected at the northeast corner of Touhy and Wolf Roads was referred to the License Health and Inspection Committee for study and report. The request of James F. Weldon for various traffic control signs at BussecHighway and Dempster Street was referred to the Traffic Commission and Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report. The reports of the Traffic Commission re the Burke Report, the intersection of VanBuren and White and the alley north of Miner Street were referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee. It was moved to authorize County Zoning Upon roll cal AYES: - 16 - NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 There being Carried. s by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Szabo, the City Attorney to attend the hearing on Cook Dockets #1013, #1280, #1320, #1325. 1, the vote was: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. None Alderman Hinde ixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared The letters from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Cases 68-41-R, 875 Rand Road; 68 -42 -RA, 1851 and 1855 S. Mt. Prospect Road; and 68-43-R, 1631 (1630) Rand Road, were referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman Seitz, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Certificate of Insurance and Hold Harmless Agreements for the purpose of participating in the Illinois Sesquicentennial Parade in Springfield August 9th, 1968. Motion declared Carried. Sewer - After discussion, City Engineer was requested to research the Elmhurst Rd. possibility of abandoning the Sewer project on Elmhurst Road and installing necessary storm sewers elsewhere to serve the southwest end of the City from Mt. Prospect Road west. Water It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Prickett, Meter Costs to concur with Water Committee's recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary amendment to the ordinance to increase the costs of water meters to $60 for a 5/8", and $80 for a 3/4" meter. Motion declared Carried. Progress, Mayor Behrel read the progress report of the "701 program" as Report ' prepared and submitted.by Tec -Search, Inc. 701 Program Speed Limit Mayor Behrel-read the letter from the State Highway Department Wolf Rd_ regarding their refusal to post speed limit signs on Wolf Road. ei6 ORDINANCE M-41-68 CITY GARAGE PROPERTY ADJOURNMENT: 8/5/68 Page eight 14 Moved by Shillington, seconded by Szabo, to waive First Reading of Ordinance M-41-68, Directing the Sale of Certain Real Estate owned by the City of Des Plaines, Commonly known as the Old City Garage Property at 1850 Miner Street. Motion declared Carried. Moved by Shillington, seconded by Szabo, to adopt Ordinance M-11-68. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Hinde, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Rateike, that the regular meeting of the City Coujcil adjourn. Motion declared Carried Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, CIS CLERK APPROVED BY ME THIS oho DAY OF HE BE 'T H. BEH REL,"MAYOR