07/21/1975335
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
MONDAY, July 21, 1975
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines was called to order at 8:04 P.M. by Mayor Herbert H.
Behrel.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. Absent were
Aldermen Erbach and Kraves.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Captain Mensching,
Fire Chief Corey, Building Commissioner Baldaccini, City Engineer Bowen,
Commissioner of Public Works Assistant Schaefer, Environmental Control
Officer Lindahl, and City Attorney Hug.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE
MINUTES:
The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Keith Davis, pastor
of Church of the Master, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the flag.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kisslinger, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held July 7, 1975, as published
Correction: Page one, "Coagulant Aid" paragraph, line 4,
strike "16:66 centers" and insert "13.66 cents. Following
correction, motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Bolek, seconded by Sarlo, 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, $446,899.48.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
ZONING
APPLICATION
FEES
TAX LEVY
LICENSE FEE
CATS
HOLY FAMILY
HOSPITAL.
BUILDING
BONDS
PUBLIC WORKS
EQUIPMENT
1975 Packer
Body
Referred to Municipal Development Committee was request for
review of Zoning Application Fees.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
-of Finance and Insurance Committee to increase 1975's
'Tax Levy by $526,416.00 over previous year. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Sarlo and Meyer voted no.
'Alderman Birchfield's request for a License fee for cats
,was referred to Finance and Insurance Committee.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize City Attorney
to prepare the enabling ordinance for Hospital Building
Bonds and the specific ordinance for issuance of $12,000,000
bonds for Holy Family Hospital expansion program. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Sarlo voted No.
Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Sanitation Committee to award the bid for
the 1975 Packer Body to Heil Chicago, Inc. in the net
amount of $6,700. to be purchased with Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
CITY HALL
(Old)
ZONING CASE
75 -25 -SU
1101 Oakton
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Mr. David Wolf, Chairman of Des Plaines Bicentennial
Commission filed petitions containing 1,321 signatures
requesting the City Council to preserve Old City Hall
for use as a multi-purpose Community Center.
Motion deferred at July 7, 1975 meeting re Zoning Case
75 -25 -SU, 1101 Oakton Street, was brought to the floor.
Upon vote, motion declared carried. Alderman Sarlo abstained
from voting due to possible conflict of interest.
IWATER SUPPLY Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendatio
CONTRACT of Water and Sewer Committee that the Mayor and City Clerk
City of be authorized to execute the Water Supply Contract between
Chicago the City of Chicago and the City of Des Plaines.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
DES PLAINES Moved by Leer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
CIVIC CENTER of Building, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to
City Hall authorize payment of $13,221.55, for Change Orders in
Change connection with construction of Des Plaines Civic Center,
Orders City Hall Building, td Wigdahl Electric Co. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
MAINTENANCE Moved by Leer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
Heating & of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
Air to accept the bid of Tappers Central Heating Co., in the
Conditioning amount of $3,850.00 - parts to be billed at list price
less 10%, for the Maintenance of Heating and Air Conditioning
Units, bids bonds or checks of unsuccessful bidders to
be returned. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
EOC Moved by Seitz, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom-
Communications mentation of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to award the
Equipment contract of Communications Equipment for the Emergency
Operating Center to Motorola Communications in the amount
of $13,812.50. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
CIVIL DEFENSE Fire and Civil Defense Committee's request for purchase of
VOLUNTEERS insurance for Civil Defense volunteers was referred to
INSURANCE Finance and Insurance Committee - approximately twelve
persons.
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PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation
EQUIPMENT of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the bid for
Dump Truck 1 low mount dump truck to Grand Spaulding Dodge, for a
net price of $5,177.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation
EQUIPMENT of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the bid for
Tractor one Industrial Type Tractor Loader to Case Power and Equipment
Loader for a net price of $10,546.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
GRADE Moved by Ward, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
SEPARATIONS of Streets and Traffic Committee that the feasibility of
C & NW the Oakton Street crossing be examined by the Engineering
Belt Line Department for the following reasons:
1. Anticipated opposition to the increased traffic east and
west of the Algonquin crossing by the residents.
2. Increased probability of State participation in funding
because Oakton Street is a numbered State road
3. Increased exposure to the Oakton Street merchants with
the grade separation at Oakton Street.
Motion declared carried.
ISPEED LIMIT Alderman Koplos's request for reduction of speed limit
Bellaire to 20 m.p.h. on Bellaire from Ballard to University and
Church on Church Street from Bellaire to Potter was referred to
Engineering Department for survey, Police Department and
City Attorney.
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SPEED LIMIT
20 m.p.h.
Referred to City Attorney for legal research and opinion
was Alderman Ward's request for reduction of speed on
all residential streets to 20 m.p.h.
ZONING CASE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to remove from the
75-24-R table the motion to concur with Zoning Board of Appeals
666 Garland in Zoning Case 75-24-R, property located at 666 Garland
Place Place, and to authorize City Attorney to draft ordinance
for further consideration by City Council. Mdtion declared
carried'. Upon 1011 call on motion to concur, the vote was:
AYES: - 2 - Kisslinger, Mayor
NAYS: 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared lost.
Petitions filed in protest and support of issue were
placed on file with City Clerk.
ORDINANCE Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt
M-24-75 Ordinance M-24-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE
Liquor VI OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH GENERAL OFFENSES
Prohibitions BY PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE, POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF
ALCHOLIC LIQUOR BY CERTAIN PERSONS. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None /
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves @ N
Motion declared carried.h/
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ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Bolek, to adopt Ordinance
M-25-75 M-25-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-4--20(D) OF THE
Water CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH WATER RATES BY ELIMINATING
Security SECURITY DEPOSITS AND BY PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY BILLING FOR
Deposits CERTAIN CONSUMERS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt Ordinance
M-26-75 M-26-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-15-4 OF THE CITY
Positions & CODE HAVING -TO DO WITH THE COMPENSATION -PLAN BY ESTABLISHING
Salary Rates THE EFFECTIVE DATE AS MAY 1, 1975 TO APRIL 30, 1976 AND BY
ADDING AND CHANGING CERTAIN CLASSES OF POSITIONS AND ANNUAL
SALARY RATES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Koplos, to adopt Ordinance
Z-13-75 Z-13-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
1051 Elmhurst OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 75-21-R,
property located at 1051 Elmhurst Road. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Meyer, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance
A-1-75 A-1-75, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF
Rand Rd. DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, located in the Rand
Area Road area, south of Golf Road. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
A-3-75 A-3-75, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF
Higgins Rd. DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, located on the south
side of Higgins Road, west of Mt. Prospect Road. Upon
roll call, the vote -was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Kraves
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-27-75, AN ORDINANCE
M-27-75 AMENDING TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW
Underground CHAPTER HAVING TO DO WITH UNDERGROUND PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Public
Utilities
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-14-75, AN ORDINANCE
Z-14-75 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
960 Rand Rd. ILLINOIS, CASE NO 75-27-R, property located at 960 Rand
Rd.