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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 7/21/75 336 Page Two 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. 7/21/75 3317 Page Three 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. 1 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/ 7/21/75 338 Page Four 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.