02/16/1970265
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1970
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 8:10 P.M. The meeting opened with prayer
by Rev. Ernest Grant of the First Congregational Church, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels.
Also present were: Administrative Assistant R. Carlsen, City Comptroller
Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, City Engineer Bowen,
Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, and City Attorney DiLeonardi
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Koplos, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of
February 2, 1970, be approved as published. Motion
declared Carried.
REPORTS OF The following reports were submitted and placed on file:
CITY OFFICIALS Division of Public Works Staff Meeting; City Engineer's
report of 1970 Street Program; Annual Report, Des Plaines
Historical Society; Annual Report, Police Department;
Annual Report, Fire Department; Annual Report, Mayor
Herbert H. Behrel.
Police Chief Police Chief Hintz reported on a hit -run accident and
also reported that it was necessary to hire a second
prosecutor for this morning's traffic cases
Fire Chief
City Engineer
City Engineer
appointed to
Bldg.Control
& Inspection
Committee
City Atty.
I Commissioner
Public
Works
REPORTS OF
COMMITTEES
Zoning Case
69 -68 -SU
955 Elmhurst
Alderman Szabo
Fire Chief Haag reported on two fires; Kelly's Springfield
Tire Company and residence on Westgate Road, Feb. 10th.
City Engineer Bowen reported that a report is forthcoming
from his office with regard to the flooding problems in
the Eighth Ward. He also gave a progress report on the
fencing of Weller Creek and Well No. 3.
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Thomas
to appoint City Engineer Robert Bowen to the Building
Control and Inspection Committee, effective immediately.
Motion declared Carried.
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported on the progress of
cases in court as follows; Trial of Rand -Wolf Zoning Case
to begin February 18th; Motion for Summary Judgment filed
in Spindler Tree Case; No decision rendered in Mt. Prospect
Annexation case to date; Zalegia zoning case set for
trial March 23; Brief in Metropolitan Sanitary District
case due February 28th.
Commissioner of Public Works Schwab reported that the
questionairres regarding the plastic bag system have
been sent to those participating residents. Further that
the patching up work on streets is in the process.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Shillington, to concur with Municipal Development
Committee's recommendation to deny petition for Special
Use of property located at 955 S. Elmhurst Road for
Gasoline Service Station as accessory use to car -wash,
as Ordinance Z-17-66 prohibits the sale or storage of
gasoline on subject property. Motion declared Carried.
arrived at this time.
POLICE
Squad
Cars
POLICE DEPT.
Radios
Parking
Prairie Ave.
No Parking
Prospect Ave.
Parking
Deane St.
WATER RATES
Des Plaines
Park Dist.
SIGN
Rand & Pai=io
Pool
1313 Rand Rd.
Council
TREES
Purchase
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It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to concur with Police and Finance Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for the leasing of eleven
squad cars to Sondag Chevrolet, Inc. at a cost of $359.00
per car which includes $100 Deductible Collision Insurance
and air conditioning. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, to concur with Police Committee's recommendation
to purchase two additional radios for squad cars, at
an approximate cost of $650.00 per radio from Motorola,
Inc. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mpyor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Alderman Figard's request for removal of No Parking
signs on the north side of Prairie Avenue west of First
Avenue in front of Com mercial Development was referred
to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report.
Alderman Czubakowski's request for "No Parking Between
Signs" in front of St. Stephen's church on Prospect Avenue
was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for
study and report.
Alderman Sherwood�'s request for removal of No Parking
signs on the ��aeet side of Deane Street (along Soo -Line
Railroad) between Algonquin and Van Buren was referred
to the Streets and Traffic and Traffic Commission for
study and report.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation
to deny the request of Des Paines Park District for
reduced water rates. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Koplos,
to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's
recommendation to approve the sign request of Rand &
Patio Pool, located at 1313 Rand Road. Motion declared
Carried.
recessed from 8:48 p.m. to 9:08 P.M. at request of Forestry Committee
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Sherwood,
to concur with Forestry Committee's recommendation to
purchase 500 Red Maples and 500 Norway Maples at a cost
of $15 per tree from MATTTures Sons Nursery. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: - 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
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BIDS - Tree
Trimming,
Removal
Stumps
FIREMEN'S
PENSION FUND
BD. OF
TRUSTEES
LEGAL
OPINION
SOCIAL
SECURITY
WATER
POLLUTION
DES PLAINES
HOUSING
AUTHORITY
BILLS
PAYABLE
ZONING
APPLICATION
FEES
ORDINANCE
A-2-70
Kiwanis
Property
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It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Sherwood,
to concur with the Forestry Committee's recommendation to
advertise for bids returnable March 23, 1970, for the
tree trimming, tree removal and stump removal for the
coming season. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, to authorize the City Attorney to file a friendly
action against the Firemen's Pension Board in order that
the court may interpret the laws involved in a recent
decision made by Board of Trustees involving children of
a deceased fireman, and safeguard the City's position
in view of the fact that public monies are involved.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES; - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Referred to the City Attorney was a request for a legal
opinion regarding Social Security benefits available to
dependent children as well as benefits available to
retiring personnel in police and fire departments.
Alderman Szabo's request for investigation of possible
water pollution in Des Plaines River from Dempster to
Golf Road was referred to Public Works Department.
Alderman Szabo's request for a study of the feasibility
of creating a Des Plaines Housing Authority was referred
to the Special Senior Citizen's Housing Committee.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Shillington, 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: $69,871.76. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
and Finance Committees' recommendation to authorize the
City Attorney to draft the necessary resolution for
consideration by the Council to implement the suggested
increases in Zoning Application Fees as submitted by
City Clerk Rohrbach. Motion declared Carried.
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Swanson,
seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt Ordinance A-2-70,
annexing involuntarily the property commonly known as
the Kiwanis property located at Woodland and Grove Avenues.
After considerable discussion and review of the entire
matter by City Attorney DiLeonardi, it was moved by Alderman
Szabo, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to table Ordinance
A-2-70. Motion declared Carried.
ORDINANCE
Z-5-70
1645 Rand
ORDINANCE
T-3-70
Drake yield
to Stratford,
Ardmore
ORDINANCE
T-4-70
Beau &
Millers
ORDINANCE
T-5-70
Seegers Rd.
Parking
ORDINANCE
T-6-70
White St.
ORDINANCE
T-7-70
Dale &
Railroad
RESOLUTION
License
Agreement
CC&NW
Scott St.
Rusty -David
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It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to waive First Reading of Ordinance Z-5-70, rezoning property
located at 1645 Rand Road to C-2 Commercial District.
Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson,
seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt Ordinance Z-5-70.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman
Seitz, to waive First Reading of Ordinance T-3-70, providing
for Traffic on Drake to yield to traffic on Stratford and
Ardmore. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by
Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Seitz, to adopt
Ordinance T-3-70. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Michaels, to waive First Reading of Ordinance T-4-70,
providing for 4 -way stop signs at the intersection of
Beau Drive and Millers Road. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Michaels, to adopt Ordinance T-4-70. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-5-70 providing
for No Parking from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except Sundays
and Holidays on the north side of Seegers Road to Wieboldt
Avenue.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-6-70 providing
for No Parking on the east side of White Street from Oakton
Street south to the alley.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-7-70 providing for
No Parking on Dale Street and Railroad Avenue south of
Touhy Avenue.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
License Agreement between Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Company and City with reference to improvement of O'Hare
Prospect Venture Subdivision. Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Thomas's request for load limit signs on Scott
Street south of Touhy and stop signs for northbound traffic
on Rusty to stop for David was referred to the Streets and
Traffic Committee and Traffic Commission for study and
report.
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ZONING CASE It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman
70-1-SU/V Thomas, to deny the request of Attorney James Dowd,
1061 Lee St. representing owners of property at 1061 Lee Street that
Council reconsider action taken at a previous meeting
10 deny petition for Special Use - Case 70-1-SU/V.
Motion declared Carried.
NATIONAL It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman
LEAGUE OF Figard, to authorize Mayor Behrel to attend the
CITIES Congressional -City Conference of the National League of
Washington Cities in Washington, D. C. March 8-10. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
LEGAL Alderman Prickett requested that the City Attorney submit
OPINION a legal opinion regarding the Zoning Board's authority
Zona g to grant variations of less than 90% of square foot
Variations area of the lot, particularly in cases where lots have
been platted and approved prior to adoption of Zoning
Ordinance of 1960.
NORTHWEST It was moved by Alderman Seitz, seconded by Alderman Koplos,
SUBURBAN that City Council oppose by Resolution the location of
FREEWAY the Northwest Suburban Freeway anywhere within the
limits of the City of Des Plaines. Motion declared Carried.
NATURAL GAS Alderman Bolek's.suggestion that City Vehicles be adapted
FOR CITY to use Natural Gas to reduce Air Pollution was referred to
VEHICLES the Air and Water Pollution Committee for study and report.
ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, that the regular meeting of the City Council
adjourn. Motion delared Carried
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TY CLERK
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach,
APPROVED BY ME THIS
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HERBER H. BE YOR