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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1968
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order by Jr. Mayor Susan Plate
at 8:05 P.M. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. William O'Connor
of St. Zachary's Catholic 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,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. Alderman Bolek arrived
during City`Official reports.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Chief of Police Hintz, Fire
Chief Arndt, Building Commissioner Schuepfer, Commissioner of Public
Works Arnicke, City Attorney Robert J. DiLeonardi, and Engineer Quigley
Fletcher.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
REPORTS OF
CITY OFFICIALS:
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Rateike, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of
November 4, 1968, be approved as published. Motion
declared Carried.
Sewer Constr.
Fund
Jr. City Comptroller Gail Clark made the following report:
"I am. pleased to present to you the financial report of
the sewer bond construction fund. Total Receipts of
the fund are $3,875,324.61 which includes $124,288.12
from interest earned on securities. Expenditures to
date are $3,029,597.40. This leaves a cash balance of
$845,727.21, against which we have construction and
engineering commitments of $502,994.88. These commitments
include an estimate of $90,000 for the Railroad Avenue
Storm Sewer in Orchard Place and the low bid of $144,353.25
for the Algonquin Road Extension. The remaining balance
of $342,732.33 is available for additional sewer
construction and engineering.
Accidents Jr. Police Chief Pam Potter reported as follows:
"The Vehicle Accidents from November 1st to November 15th
are as follows: Accidents, 68; Persons injured, 29; Pedestrians, 0;
Bicycles, 2; Vehicle Accidents to date, 1968; Accidents, 2070, Persons
injured, 518; Pedestrians, 4; Bicycles, 25; Fatalities, 7."
Fire Chief Jr. Fire Chief Cheryl Schmidt made the following report:
"I wish to report the Des Plaines Fire Department was
host to a fire pump school, held at Station #3 on November 7th. Thirty-
one members of the Des Plaines Fire Department and twenty firemen from
surrounding communities attended the classes."
Building Jr. Building Commissioner James Fisher made the following
Commissioner report: "The Building Department would like to report
that the Building Valuation and Permit fees have risen
over the last year to $2,540,000 valuation, against $2,031,000 for last
year this date, while permit fees have increased accordingly. We would
also like to report that the Building Department has completed its move
to 1426 Miner Street."
City Engineer Jr. City Engineer Diane Henrikson reported as follows:
"We have completed Graceland Avenue Street widening and
resurfacing between Harding Street and Miner Street; have started con-
struction of the Howard Avenue Storm Sewer (Section 15) and are completing
the Section 13 Cumberland Avenue Storm Sewer; started preliminary work
on our 1969 street improvement program."
City Attorney Jr. City Attorney Dave O'Grady reported that City Attorney
DiLeonardi attended the NIMLO conference last week in
Kansas City, at which civil disorder, riots, emergencies, and other
similar conditions,, were discussed. Further that the conference was
most informative on zoning and annexation topics."
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Health Jr. Health Director Ronald Finstad reported as follows:
Director "Visits made under the Medicare Program for the homebound
patient for the months of January thru September, 1968 were:
Nursing, 275; Physio -therapy, 72; Speech Therapy, 70 visits.
I would also like to report that the auditory testing program
for the students in St. Zachary School and St. Stephen's School
has been completed. All together about 800 students were
tested."
IPublic Works Jr. Commissioner of Public Works, Lynn Spicer, reported as
Building follows: "We have nothing special to report, but we would
Dedication like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the
Dedication of our new Public Warks Building will take place
Saturday morning at 10:00 A.M. We hope to see you all
there. Thank you very much."
City Clerk Jr. City Clerk Karen Raack made the following report:
"Your City Clerk will be participating in the Municipal
Clerk Training Institute November 22nd and 23rd, and will give a presenta-
tion on Licensing Procedures Saturday afternoon. Inasmuch as she will
be part of the program, the hous4ng and registration costs will be borne
by the University of Illinois. Also on your desks this evening is an
information sheet containing the number of signatures required on
nomination petitions, first and last filing dates of nomination papers
for the general election, April 15th. Further, we have received only
one bid today for Cleaning Lime Sludge Pit."
Expenses It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Czubakowski, that any additional expenses incurred by
City Clerk Rohrbach, be paid by the City. Motion declared
Carried;'
Bid - Cleaning It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Sludge Pit Hinde, to open the bid recieved for the Cleaning of the
Sludge Pit. Motion declared Carried. The bid received
from Trumbull Excavating Company was as follows: Removal
and Disposal @ $2.75 per yard, Total $11,000.00. Removal
from both lagoons, using a dragline machine with 70' boom
and 1 cu. yd. bucket, estimated to require approximately
48 hrs. @ $27.00 per hr., Total $1,296.00.,
Award Bid It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded; by: Alderman
Swanson to award the bid for cleaning the sludge pit, to
Trumbull Excavating Company, as per bid submitted. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek,,Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried
COMMITTEE Jr. Alderman Diane Sodermark reported that a meeting of the
REPORTS: Municipal Development Committee has been set for November 25th
at 7:30 P.M.
Fire Committee Jr. Alderman Kristin Daly gave the following Fire Committee
progress report: "On August 5, 1968, the City Council
approved the North Maine Fire Protection District contract. This contract
reads, "The City hereby contracts to furnish from Jdanuary 1, 1968 through
December 31, 1968, or up to the time the District shall begin operation of
its own fire fighting facilities whichever shall first occur." Whereas
the District has obtained land is in the process of establishing its own
fire fighting facilities, the Fire Committee is calling a meeting with the
North Maine Fire Protection District on December 3, 1968, at 8 P.M. here at
City Hall, after a verbal request of the North, Maine Fire District Trustees,
Fire Committee, Fire Chief, and any interested aldermen are asked to attend."
Building and Jr. Alderman Neil Lucchese made the following report:
Grounds "Building and Grounds Committee will have an outdoor lighting
display on our City Hall, November 22nd, at 7:30 P.M. This
concurs with our beautification program and all aldermen
and women are invited."
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Police Station It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Repairs Rateike, to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for repairs at the Police
Station to Roger Lietzau, for a total amount of $855.00.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 -.Alderman Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Committee
Meeting
Jr. Alderman Kurt Johnson announced a meeting of the
License Health and Inspection Committee for Monday,
November 25th at 7 P.M.
Height of Jr. Alderman Elizabeth Scaturro read the letter from
Bushes Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke regarding the
complaints about the height of hedges and bushes on
corner lots being a traffic hazard. It was moved by
Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to concur
,with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation.to authorize the City
Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance for presentation to the City
Council regarding the regulation of the height of bushes and hedges on
corner lots. Motion declared Carried.
Ordinance It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
T-23-68 Figard, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
Parking - recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to request
Sdrvice Stations from the Illinois Municipal League sample ordinances
regarding parking overnite at Service Stations as
cited in Ordinance T-23-68. Motion declared Carried.
IPetition - The petition presented by Alderman Rateike, signed by
Good Avenue residents in the Good Avenue area requesting that Good
Avenue become a one-way street, was referred to the
Streets and Traffic Committee and Traffic Commission
for study and report.
Salt Bids It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Wright, to concur with Streets and Traffic and Finance
Committee's recommendation to certify all four bidders
@ a cost of $12.80 per ton and order salt from that
company having the best available supply when needed.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to defer action until the next meeting.
Water Plant Jr. Alderman Charles Sadowski reported as follows:
"Your Water Committee reviewed a proposal submitted
by S. P. D. Services Inc. This proposal was to inspect and maintain
the Pump and Motor Controls, chlorinators, and specialty valves in both
water plants. .I contacted the Vice President Mr. Pellegrini for clarifi-
cation of the services offered and the total costs involved. In our
discussion, he suggested a different -contract than the one submitted;
rather than discuss this on the phone, I requested a meeting at which
time the Water Committee, Commissioner of Public Works and other interested
parties can be fully informed of the services offered. This meeting to
be. held in City Hall on November 25th at 7:30 P.M."
Agreement - Jr. Alderman Patricia Ronschke reported as follows:
Clearbrook "We your Sewer Committee wish to inform the Council that
PWC -3. the rescinding agreement between Clearbrook Plumbing and
the City of Des Plaines has been signed by all necessary
parties as per instructions from our Council at our last meeting, November
14. ,And also that the necessary, back fill and other work on Route 83
required of Clearbrook Plumbing,has been completed and inspected by the
proper authorities of our City."
Award Bid
STORM SEWER
Section 16 -
It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman
Figard, to concur with Sewer Committee's recommendation
to award the bid for the Algonquin Road extension -
Storm Sewer, Section 16, to the low bidder, Rock Road 6 ,<
1
Construction Company, in the
or bonds of the unsuccessful
AYES: - 16
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1
There being
Carried.
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amount of $144,353.25, and return checks
bidders. Upon roll call the vote was:
- Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
- None
- Alderman Bonaguidi
sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Elm Tree Jr. Alderman Elizabeth Scaturro read the letter from
D sease Commissioner of Public Works Wernicke regarding tree
trimming continuing until February 1st with no harm
to the trees. Alderman Leer made the following progress
report: "I am rather dissatisfied with the progress that has been made
with our tree removal program. There is a total of 553 diseased elms
on parkways, of which 181 have been removed and 340 diseased elms on
private property, some of which Bishop's Tree Service has removed.
Manhart has removed 1,172 stumps and Bishop's Tree Service has removed
4 stumps. From the total of 1,176 stumps removed, there were 875 different
residenced involved and 45 have been removed from other places, such as
parking lots." Following this progress report, discussion was held
with City Attorney regarding the present contract with Bishop's Tree
Service.
Tiny Tots Toys Jr. Alderman Jill Kutill, reported that the Youth
Activity Committee is supporting the Marine Corps
Toys for Tiny Tots program and is in the process of
drafting a resolution for same.
Civil Defense Jr. Alderman Kathy Mijal reported as follows: "Approval
has been received from the Department of Public Health,
and the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for
the City of Des Plaines to receive the 200 bed package disaster hospital.
The hospital will be moved Monday, November 25th, to its storage facility
at the Maple Street Pumping Station.
BILLS PAYABLE: Jr. Alderman Jim Konopacz read 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: $166,555.56.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett,, seconded by Alderman Rateike, to adopt
the above resolution. Upon roll call, the vote was:
"AYES: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, 'Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard., Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson
Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared::
Carried.
Historical Alderman Czubakowski announced that the Historical
Society Society will meet at the Kinder Home at 777 Lee Street,
November 20th at 8 P.M. The Historical Society Committee
and Finance Committee will melt at 7:30 November;22nd.
Jr.:Ciyit Jr. City Civil Defense Director, Randy VonLiski reported
Defense D5Trector that 91 students are attending the Medical Self Help
classes, at the Randhurst Town Hall. Of these students
23 are from the City of Des Plaines, The course will
run until December 19th.
Jr. Mayor Upon returning the gavel to Mayor Herbert H. Behrel,
Susan Plate Jr. Mayor Susan Plate made the following remarks:
"I wish every young person were able to experience the
activities of this past week. I would like to thank the City Officials
and the Optimist's Club fpr their interest in tte young people and I
am sure the Jr. City Officials will be looking forward to seeing you
at other Council meetings."
ORDINANCE
T-2 -68
Sixth&
Ho ffman
ORDINANCE
T-22-68
Maple &
Riverview
ORDINANCE
T-24-68
Westmere &
Litt er
Pat
ORDINANCE
M-36-68
Liquor
Licenses
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It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
following second reading, to adopt Ordinance T-21-68, providing
for stop signs at the intersection of Sixth and Hoffman.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson
Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor..
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion deelared,Carried.
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Leer,
seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt Ordinance T-22-68,
providing for 4 -way stop signs at Maple and Riverview.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson
Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Shillington,
seconded by Alderman Michaels, to adopt Ordinance T-24-68,
requiring traffic on Westmere to Yield the right of way to
traffic on Littlepath. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, 'Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson
Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None.
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Bolek,
seconded by Alderman Leer, to adopt Ordinance M-36-68,
reducing Class A and Class E Liquor Licenses by one each.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
ORDINANCE Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Seitz,
Z-38-68 seconded by Alderman Figard, to adopt Ordinance Z-38-68, rezoning
875 Rand Rd.property located at.875 Rand Road to C-2 Commercial District.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-38-68, having to do
with regulating the conduct of certain businesses during
Civil Emergencies.
Placed on First Reading, wasw0rdinande l-25. 684arequiring
traffic on Harvard. Street to yield the right of way to
troific on Cambridge Avenue.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-26-68, limiting
to two hours daily 9 to 5, except Sundays and Holidays,
the south side of Ashland Avenue from Lee Street to the
of Commercial Zoned property.
ORDINANCE
M-38-68
Cuew
ORDINANCE
T -25 -66 --
ORDINANCE
T-26-68
Ashland.
ORDINANCE
Z-40-68
Do -All
parking
on
end
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-40-68, rezoning the
Do -All property located at 1228 Harding Avenue, to M-2
General Manufacturing District.
e-
Dedication
Fourth Ave.
Dreyer's
Subdivision
Wo l 1f ' s
Subdivision
Petition
for
Annexation
Wolf. &
Touhy
RESOLUTION
R-30-68
Easement
Bids
Orchard
�
Pace—
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The Plat of Dedication of Fourth Avenue - 33' - approved by
the Plan Commission was referred to the Muieipal Development
Committee for study and report.
The Plat of Dreyer's Subdivision and letter from Plan Commission
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study
and report.
The Plat of Wolf's Subdivision and letter from Plan Commission
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study
and report..
The Petition for Annexation of the southeast corner of Wolf
Road and Touhy Avenues, submitted by property owners, Florence
and Andrew Black, was• referred to the Municipal Development
Committee, to be held until after Zoning Hearing has been held.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to ratify the action taken by Mayor Behrel to extend the
temporary construction easement expiring November 1, 1968,
to June 1, 1969, or on the completion of the contract,
whichever is sooner, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute Resolution R-30-68, extending same, with the
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co., State Highway Department,
and City. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas,. Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None , ,
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to authorize the Board,of Local Improvements to advertise for
bids for the Orchard Place Improvement - Special Assessment
m rovement #190 - Section 80CS MFT - returnable December 18th, should
said Special Assessment be confirmed by the court on November
27th. Upon roll call, .the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Iiateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright,
Leer; Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
- Alderman Bolek
- Alderman Bonaguidi
fifteen,affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Deputy
Marsha -11
Ordinance
Highway
Need
Study
Committee
Resignation
E.N.Fletcher
NAYS: 1
ABSENT: 1
There being
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary
to repeal the Deputy Marshall Ordinance, and reenact
Auxiliary Police Ordinance, as cited in his letter of
15th, read by Mayor Behrel. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to appoint Alderman Prickett as delegate and Alderman Leer
as alternate to the Highway Need Study Committee of the
Northwest'Municipal Conference. Motion declared Carried.
Prickett,
ordinances
the
November
Advertise
for Bids
Fence -
Pub l c
Works Bldg.
RESOLUTION
Vanguards
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, sedonded by Alderman
Prickett, to concur with Mayor Behrel's recommendation to
defer action on the letter of resignation submitted by
City Engineer E. N. Fletcher and appoint Mr. Quigley
Fletcher to sign those necessary documents in the interium
period. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to advertise for bids returnable 10 a.m., December
9th, for an eight -foot high fence to enclose impounded
automobiles to the south of the new public works building.
Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Rateike, to adopt a resolution designating the City of
Marlborough, Massachusetts as the Vanguard's Sister City.E�
Motion declared Carried.
Jack's
Cab Co.
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The request of Jack's Cab Company to install cab stands
in other locations other than the down -town area was
referred to the License, Health and Inspection Committee
for study and report.
Beautification Mayor Behrel discussed briefly the possibility of
R.R. Tracks beautifying the area along railroad tracks within the
City limits, and suggested funds be appropriated for
this purpose.
IIIFraternal Alderman Shillington read a letter being sent to residents
Order of of the City of Des Plaines regarding contributions to the
Police Fraternal Order of Police. It was decided to contact the
Illinois Municipal League regarding any information they
may have received from other municipalities with similar
letters being circulated, wherein the patrolmen of that
municipality are not members of the FOP, and suggestions
were made with regards to proper publicity of the activity.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Rateike, that the regular meeting, of the City Counc, adjourn.
Motion declared Carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
19•, A.D.
HERBER H. BEHR L. MAYOR
1
Bertha Eleanor Rohr
City'Clerk