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04/21/1975294 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY, April 21, 1975 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council was called to ROLL CALL: order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel. Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. Absent were Aldermen Chase and Birchfield Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Corey, Deputy Fire Chief Wolf, Building Commissioner Baldaccini, City Engineer Bowen, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Planner Richardson, Museum Director Welch, Police Captain Blume, Environmental Officer Lindahl, and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER & PLEDGE MINUTES: The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Ernest Grant, pastor of First Congregational Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Moved by Olen, seconded by Hinde, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held April 7, 1975, as published. Motion declared carried. COMMENDATION Commendation plaques for service to the City of Des Donald Meyer Plaines in saving lives of five persons at a fire were presented to Mr. Donald Meyer by City of Des Plaines, Police Department and Fire Department. BILLS PAYABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS DRY STORAGE CO. YOUTH ACTIVITY Summer Program Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sarlo, 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 THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total, $311,857.74. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize City Attorney to draft enabling legislation to permit the City to enter into Industrial Revenue Bond issues for further consideration by the City Council. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Szabo, to amend the motion to include Commercial and Not for Profit Organizations categories. Motion to amend declared carried. Aldermen Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, and Seitz voted No. Motion as amended declared carried. Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize City Attorney to draw necessary papers to enter into agreement with Dry Storage Corporation for an Industrial Revenue Bond Issue in the amount of $3,100,000. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Olen, and Koplos voted no. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Youth Activity Committee that the city appropriate $5,000 to hire a coordinator and adult supervisors for eight activities that have been tentatively planned for the 1975 summer months. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, • - Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 Chase, Birchfield AV/ Motion declared carried. 4/21/75 295 Page Two POLICE Moved by Kehe, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the recommenda- EQUIPMENT tion of Police and Finance Committee to renew the contract Teletype for teletype equipment at a cost of $694.00 per month plus installation of $365.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. POLICE EQUIP Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- COMMUNICATIONS tion of Police and Finance Committees to waive normal CONTROL CENTER bid procedure and authorize purchase of Communications Control Center Equipment for the Police Department from Motorola Communications in the amount of $7,880.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. ADV. BIDS Moved by Kehe, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- 4 Unmarked tion of Police Committee to advertise for bids returnable Cars May 2, 1975 at 3 p.m. for four unmarked police cars, Police Dept. per specifications drawn by Police Chief. Motion declared carried. AUTOMOBILES Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- Washing tion of Police and Finance Committees to award the contract for the washing of municipal automobiles to the low bidder, Des Plaines Car Wash, at a cost of $50 per month. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. AUTOMOBILES Moved by Kehe, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- Body & Fender tion of Police and Finance Committees to award the contract Maintenance for the body and fender maintenance of municipal automo- biles to the low bidder, Des Plaines Chrysler Plymouth Sales, Inc. in the amount of $7.25 per hour for labor, 15% above bidders cost for parts and no charge for towing. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. AUTOMOBILE Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- Maintenance tion of Police and Finance Committees to award the contract for the maintenance of city vehicles to Petterson Safety Service, Inc. at a cost of $10 per hour for labor, 25% above bidders cost for parts and no charge for towing. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. f'/(l NO PARKING Maple St. 3 -Way Stop Sunset & Stillwell IMPROVEMENT White,Linden, Prospect Soil Borings MFT Street Maintenance Sidewalk 50/50 Reconstruction MILL STREET Watermain Project Street Imp. Storm Sewer ZONING CASE 75-1-R 1150 N. River 4/21/75 Page three 296 Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for No Parking Signs on Maple Street in vicinity of Orchard Place School. Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo, to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for 3 -way stop signs at the intersection of Stillwell & Sunset, adopting the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee. Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize Raamot & O'Brien, Inc. to conduct sub -surface investigation for purpose of improvements to White, Linden and Prospect, at a cost not to exceed $2,600.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic to adopt a resolution appropriating $305,000.00 MFT Funds for 1975 Street Maintenance Program. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos; Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for the Sidewalk 50/50 Reconstruction Program to the LOW BIDDER, North Shore Cement, in the amount of $39,650.80 and return all checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City Engineer to submit for State Highway Approval, plans and specifications for setting of bid date for improvement of Mill Street with storm sewer, streets, curbs and gutters and water main with MFT Funds, Section 107 CS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Moved by Swanson, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recom- mendation of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Zoning Board of Appeals in case 75-1-R, 1150 N. River Road and authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for further consideration by the City Council. Motion declared carried. 8th Addn McKay-Nealis Resubdivision MILL ST. Watermain TAXICAB LICENSES T & D Cab Co. LIQUOR LICENSE Earl Yeager LIQUOR LIC. Mr. S. Rizzo Golf Rd. LIQUOR LIC. El Sombrero Wolf Rd. LIQUOR LIC. H & S 568 Algonquin LIQUOR LICENSE Kun-Yen Restaurant Lee St. FENCE DeSoto Chemical Co. ORDINANCE T-6-75 Jefferson St. 4/21/75 297 Page four Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recom- mendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of 8th Addition to McKay Nealis Subdivision, located at the northwest corner of Stockton Avenue and River Road and to authorize execution thereof. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recommendation of Water and Sewer Committee that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and cost estimates for the proposed Mill Street Watermain project and further to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for special tap on fees to Mill Street Watermain per recommendations of said committee. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor 0 - None NAYS: ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- tion of License and Inspection Committee to deny request of T & D Cab Co., Touhy Avenue, for ten taxicab licenses. Motion declared carried. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda- tion of License and Inspection Committee to grant request of Mr. Earl Yeager for a Class A liquor license and to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance increasing Class A liquor licenses by one to be held on First Reading until finalization of necessary annexation, zoning and building permit issued. Motion declared carried. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- tion of License and Inspection Committee to grant request of Mr. Sam Rizzo for a Class E liquor license at 20 West Golf Road and to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance increasing Class E liquor licenses by one. Motion declared carried. Moved by Bolek, tion of License of owners of El liquor license. Moved by Bolek, tion of License of H & S at 568 Motion declared seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- and Inspection Committee to deny request Sombrero restaurant, Wolf Road for a Motion declared carried. seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda- and Inspection Committee to deny request Algonquin Road for a liquor license. carried. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation of License and Inspection Committee to deny request of owners of Kun-Yen Restaurant, Lee Street, for a liquor licen se. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant request of DeSoto Chemical, Inc., 1700 S. Mt. Prospect Road for 7' high chain link fence, fencing entire property, and to authorize Building Commissioner to issue necessary permit. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Hinde, to adopt Ordinance T-6-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-10-2 (A) OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH PARKING METER ZONES BY ESTABLISHING AN ONE HOUR ZONE ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET BETWEEN PEARSON STREET AND LEE STREET. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 10 - Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 5 - Koplos, Szabo, Swanson, Meyer, ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried.,f Abrams ORDINANCE M-12-75 Fences CANVASS OF VOTES RESOLUTION R-10-75 Election Results FLOODING 4/21/75 298 Page five Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance M-12-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-7-1 (B) OF THE CITY COCE HAVING TO DO WITH PARTITION FENCES BY PROVIDING THAT WHENEVER OWNERS OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WHICH ABUTS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DEVELOP THE SAME, THEY SHALL INSTALL A FENCE ALONG THE ENTIRE DIVIDING LINE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES:. - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 —Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to concur with the appointment of Alderman Bolek, Chairman and Alderman Olen and Alderman Kisslinger as the canvassing board for the general election held April 15, 1975. Motion declared carried. City Council recessed to allow Canvassing Board to canvass the votes. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Olen, to adopt Resolution R-10-75, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CITY ELECTIONS HELD ON APRIL 15, 1975, declaring elected the following aldermen: First Ward Second Ward Third Ward FourthHWard Fifth Ward Sixth Ward Seventh Ward Eighth Ward Upon roll call Joseph F. Szabo Robert D. Sullivan John P. Leer Patrick (Dan) Brannigan Arthur R. Erbach Robert M. Kraves, Sr. John E. Seitz Alan M. Abrams the vote to adopt Resolution R-10-75 was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. Alderman Abrams requested that City Engineer and Commissioner of Public Works be prepared to make a report at the next scheduled meeting of the Water and Sewer Committee per- taining to sewer water surcharging in the most recent rainfall which caused flooding in certain areas. INDIAN POW -WOW Moved by Bolek, seconded by Seitz, to enter into an BiCentennial agreement with Des Plaines Park District for the holding of the Indian Pow Wow in connection with Des Plaines Bicentennial celebration at a cost not to exceed $1500. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION R-9-75 905 Alfini Moved by Bolek, seconded by Meyer, to adopt Resolution R-9-75, waiving any and all rights the City may have to enforce the 5 foot sideyard requirement relative to the existing struction at 905 Alfini Drive. Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Olen, seconded by Kehe, to waive First Reading Z-8-75 and place on passage Ordinance Z-8-75, AN ORDINANCE 1556 Des Plaines AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE No. 75-10-R, rezoning property located at 1556 Des Plaines Avenue to C-2 Commercial District. Motion declared carried. Moved by Olen, seconded by Kehe, to adopt Ordinance Z-8-75, Upon roll call, the vote was: 4/21/75 299 Page Six ORDINANCE AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kbhe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Z-8-75 Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, (Cont'd) Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to waive First Reading T-8-75 and place on passage Ordinance T-8-75, AN ORDINANCE Amherst AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO Pinehurst WITH STOP STREETS BY ADDING thereto THE INTERSECTION OF AMHERST AVENUE AND PINEHURST DRIVE AS A TWO-WAY STOP INTERSECTION. Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance T-8-75. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Chase, Birchfield Motion declared carried. DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER Music The proposal from Muzak for musics_ for the Des Plaines Civic Center was referred to Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee. SUBDIVISION Plat of O'Hare Prospect Ventpre on Armstrong Road was O.Hare referred to the Plan Commission. Prospect Venture SUBDIVISION Plat of Forest Edge Lane Subdivision was referred to the Forest Edge Plan Commission. Lane APPOINTMENTS: Moved by Koplos, seconded by Meyer, to concur with Mayor Behrel's reappointments of the following to the followings commissions: BOARD OF HEALTH Edward Probst - Term to expire April 30, 1980 Eunice Uidl - Term to expire April 30, 1980 ELECTRICAL COMMISSION Michael Danzi - Term to expire April 30, 1976 Paul V. Whalen - Term to expire April 30, 1976 Vernell Jacks - Term to expire April 30, 1976 George J. Wade - Term to expire April 30, 1976 Donald Corey - Term to expire April 30, 1976 Robert E. Bowen - Term to expire April 30, 1976 POLICE PENSION FUND John Eagleson - Term to expire April 30, 1977 PLAN COMMISSION A. Wm. Seegers - Term to expire April 30, 1981 Hale Olsen - Term to expire April 30, 1981 TRAFFIC COMMISSION G. W. Johnson - Term to expire April 30, 1980 Robert Muehlenbeck - Term to expire April 30, 1980 Richard Huxmann - Term to expire April 30, 1980 YOUTH COMMISSION June Celichowski - term to expire April 30, 1978 Rev. J. Jackson - term to expire April 30, 1978 Robert Ranft - term to expire April 30, 1978 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Howard Thomas - term to expire April 30, 1980 Motion declared carried. 1 1 1 APPOINTMENT Environmental Control Commission RESIGNATIONS DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER Rental 3rd Dist. Ct. ADJOURNMENT: 4/21/75 Page Seven 300 Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mrs. Inara Brubaker and Rev. Garry Scheuer to the Environmental Control Commission, terms to expire March 31, 1979. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Hinde, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Dr. Elma Lanterman to the Environmental Commission to fill the vacancy of Mr. Mark C. Rooney, term to expire March 31, 1979. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to accept the resignation of Mr. Clayton Rawn from the Bicentennial Commission and to authorize Mayor Behrel to write a letter of commendation. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to reluctlantly accept the resignation of Mr. Fred Howe from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and to authorize Mayor to write letter of commendation for many years of service to the City. Motion declared carried. Alderman Bolek reported to City Council that Judge Smiegel of the Third District Municipal Court - Cook County had related an interest in renting space in the Des Plaines Civic Center. Matter referred to Public Buildings and Grounds and Parking Lots Committee for study and report. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Hinde, that the regular of the City Council adjoin Motion declared a APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF eeting ed. Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach City Clerk