11/04/1974MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, November 4, 1974
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 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde,
Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward.
Alderman Szabo arrived immediately following Pledge of
Allegiance. Absent was Alderman Seitz.
Also present were: City Treasurer Mahon, City Comptroller Blietz, Police
Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Corey, Building Commissioner Baldaccini, City
Engineer Bowen, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Planner Richardson,
Environmental Officer Lindahl, Assistant Engineer Perl, Assistant
Commissioner of Public Works Schaeffer, Deputy Fire Chief Wolf, and
City Attorney Hug.
PRAYER &
PLEDGE
MINUTES:
The meeting opened with prayer by Father Murphy of St.
Mary's Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
flag.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held October 21, 1974.
Correction: Add the following paragraph following Prayer
and Pledge. "Moved by Kehe, seconded by Meyer, to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting held October 7, 1974,
as published. Motion declared carried". Following
correction, motion to approve the Minutes as corrected
declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Hinde, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the following
PAYABLE resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE
AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total, $308,436.29.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Seitz
Motion declared carried.
MEMORIAL
PAVILION
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to award the
contract for the electrical work on the Memorial Pavilion
to Scott Electric, 1805 Oakton Street, Des Plaines, in the
amount of $12,501.82, and return the checks or bonds of
the unsucessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Seitz
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Seitz arrived at this time
POLICE BOYS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
CLUB tion of Youth Activity Committee that up to $1,000 from
the Youth Activity budget be channelled to the Des Plaines
Police Boys Club to help continue their activities for
the year. 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.
WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
Water
Transmission
Mains
WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
Maple St.
Pumping Unit
LEGAL FEES
Robert J.
Schaffer
SIGN
Cal's Roast
Beef
1560 Lee St.
DES PLAINES
CIVIC CENTER
City Hall
Building
Furniture
CITY HALL
Parking
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Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City award the con-
tract for Contract "C" Water System Improvements, Water
Transmission Mains per plans and specifications in Contract
#4 as prepared by Carl F. Buettner & Associates to the
Santucci Construction Company, in the amount of $1,397,480.
All payments toward this project to be made solely from
the proceeds of the sale of the Water Revenue Bonds, checks
and or bid bonds to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor, Seitz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City award the
contract for the Mpale Street Pumping Unit per plans and
specifications prepared by Carl F. Buettner & Associated
in the amount of $32,444.00 to Allied Mechanical Industries,
Chicago, Illinois. All payouts for this pumping unit to
be made solely from the proceeds of the sale of the
Water Revenue Bonds, checks and or bid bonds to be returned
to the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase,
Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson,
Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Seitz, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of City Code and Judiciary and Finance Committees
that the City not pay the legal fees of Robert J. Schaffer
as recommended by Board of Trustees of Firemen's Pension
Fund. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee
that the Building Commissioner be, and hereby is authorized
to approve the permit for the modification of two ground
signs at "Cal's Roast Beef", 1560 Lee Street, subject
to the removal of the lower sign section of the Main property
sign located off Lee Street, and removal of all portable
signs. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Public Building Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
to waive the normal bid procedure and authorize Mayor,
Architect Kenneth Holmes and City Comptroller Blietz to
purchase certain furniture from Henrickson & Company at
quoted discount of 40% plus freight for furniture and
cost plus 15% for draperies, and in cases where certain
furniture proposed to be purchased with State of Illinois
purchasing agreement is higher than furniture offered by
Henrickson & Co., said company shall also be contacted
for quotation and purchase. 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.
Alderman Bolek requested that a study be made by the
Engineering Department relative to parking for the
City Hall Building, should the present municipal building
be demolished. Mayor Behrel stated for the record that
he completely misunderstood Alderman Bolek's request at
the Committee meeting relative to a study by the Engineering
Department, should the City decide to acquire certain
properties on the north side of Jefferson, believing Alderman
Bolek's request was intended to acquire all properties
for use as parking facilities for the New City Hall Building.
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MARGARET
T. OPFER'S
RESUBDIVISION
ANNEXATION
Gregory St.
ORDINANCE
M-43-74
Municipal
Police Bldg.
Bonds.
ZONING CASE
74-44-V
DEDICATION
Center St.
DEDICATION
Prairie Ave.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
ACT of 1974
CIVIL DEFENSE
Accreditation
OAKTON ST.
PARKING
PARKING
Locust St.
ORDINANCE
Z-21-74
PUD
Downtown
GARAGE
Park District
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Moved by Swanson, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve the
Plat of Margaret T. Opfer's Resubdivision located at 2269
Sprucewood Avenue, and to authorize execution thereof.
Motion declared carried.
Plat of Annexation and Dedication of Gregory Street upon
request of Municipal Development Committee was referred
back to Plan Commission for additional research as to
width of street being 40 feet.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance M-43-74
AN,ORDINANCEPROVIDING FOR BORROWING MONEY AND ISSUING
BONDS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO
THE AMOUNT OF $1,300,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST
OF CONSTRUCTING A MUNICIPAL POLICE BUILDING IN AND FOR
SAID CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A
DIRECT ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AN
INTEREST ON SAID BONDS. 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.
Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 74-44-V,
Variation for 50 ft. hi antenna at 566 W. Algonquin Road
and 1267 Everett Avenue was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee.
Plat of Dedication of Portion of Center Street approved by
Plan Commission was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee.
Plats of Dedication of Prairie Avenue between Lee Street
and Center Street and Center Street and Pearson Street
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Housing Commission requesting "delay action"
and Statement of Position from League of Women Voters of
Des Plaines on the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974 was referred to Health and Welfare Committee.
Civil Defense Accreditation Certificate for fiscal year
1975 received from Governor Walker was placed on file.
Letter from Oakton Street merchants
on Oakton Street between Lee Street
was referred to Streets and Traffic
regarding parking
and Des Plaines Avenue
Committee.
Petition from residents requesting removal of No Parking
signs on Locust Street between Riverview and Oakton Streets
in Des Plaines was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-21-74, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE Z-14-73 CREATING A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, AS AMENDED,
BY ALTERING THE TIME PERIODS SET OUT IN SECTION 2 THEREOF.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Bolek, to authorize Orville
Kurtz to prepare preliminary plans and estimate of cost
for a garage to serve the needs of Des Plaines Park
District, at a cost not to exeeed $625.00. U pon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe,
Birchfield, Swanson,
NAYS: 5 - Olen, Chase, Erbach,
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
Sarlo, Meyer
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
ACT
SALE OF MEAT
after 6 p.m.
BARRICADE
Westview &
Jarvis
YIELD
Wicke-Orchard
ADJOURNMENT:
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The letter from St. Zachary Church re Community Development
Act of 1974 supporting said act was referred to the Health
and Welfare Committee.
Letter from Alderman Kehe re sale of meat after 6 p.m.
was referred to the City Code and Judiciary Committee and
City Attorney.
Alderman Birchfield's request for some type of barricade
at Westview and Jarvis, particularly in front of 2181
Westview Avenue was referred to Streets and Traffic
Committee.
Alderman Olen's request that traffic on Wicke yield to
traffic on Orchard was referred to Streets and Traffic
Committee.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Seitz, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared r rried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
1
ERT H. BEHREL, MAYOR
ach, CITY CLERK