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09/15/1975357 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, September 15, 1975 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines was called to order at 8 P.M. by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel in the City Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward. Alderman Sullivan arrived during Prayer. Absent were Aldermen Szabo, Brannigan, and Seitz. Also present were: Comptroller Assistant Raycraft, Police Captain Mensching, Deputy Fire Chief Clark, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, City Planner Richardson, City Engineer Bowen, Building Commissioner Baldaccini, Environmental Control Officer Lindahl, and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. James Jackson, PLEDGE pastor of Christ Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. DES PLAINES Alderman Bolek presented Sgt. Kenneth Fredricks with a POLICE BOYS check in the amount of $400 representing surplus from the CLUB Des Plaines City Officials Golf Outing for the Des Plaines Police Boys Club. MINUTES: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kisslinger, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held September 2, 1975, as published. Motion declared carried. BILLS Moved by Bolek, seconded by Leer, 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, $346,947.05. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Brannigan, Seitz Motion declared carried. PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Koplos, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda- EQUIPMENT tion of Water and Sewer Committee to award the contract for Autos two 1976 compact type automobiles, as stipulated in the Public Works Department's specifications to Ridge Motors,Inc. in the amount of $7,277.68 net. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Brannigan, Seitz Motion declared carried. HOSPITALIZATION Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brannigan, to reconsider INSURANCE motion to adopt the recommendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize Mayor and City Comptroller to imple- ment the cancellation of Hospitalization Insurance for employees with Blue Cross -Blue Shield and enter into contract with Confederation Life Insurance for hospitalization insurance and life insurance for city employees. The Clerk submitted protest petitions signed by city employees and read letter from Officers' Committee on Wages and Benefits, Des Plaines Fire Department. Motion to reconsider declared carried. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Meyer, to table motion. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Szabo, Brannigan, and Seitz arrived at the meeting during discussion. at this time. COVENANTS WALGREEN PROPERTY Touhy & Lee SNOW REMOVAL SIDEWALKS LEGAL Columbus Food Mart Elk & Rand RADIO MAINTENANCE SERVICE POLICE SQUAD CARS RADIOS THOMPSON'S SUBDTVISION 2281 Sprucewood 9/15/75 Page Two 358 Moved by Abrams, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of City- Code and Judiciary Committee to authorize City Attorney to represent the City in a friendly suit to be filed by owners of property located at Lee and Touhy Avenue, owned by Walgreen Co. to sustain the validity of the present C-2 zoning with restrictive covenants, Walgreen Co. agreeing to reimburse the City for its expenses in such litigation. Attorney Robert Pease, Real Estate Department Manager of Walgreen Co. addressed the City Council stating that Walgreen Co. would pay "out of pocket" expenses, including court costs. Motion declared carried. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee that no ordinance be adopted to require residents to remove snow from side- walks. Motion declared carried. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee that the City Attorney be authorized to file suit against the owner - of two buildings, a commercial food store and a residence at Elk Boulevard and Rand Road, to compel compliance with City's zoning ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Police, Fire and Civil Defense, Streets and Traffic and Finance and Insurance Committees to award the contract for radio maintenance service to The Portable Clinic, Inc. of Addison, I11. in the amount of $1,486.53 per month, contract to include thirty day cancellation clause. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt the recom- mendation of Police and Finance and Insurance Committees to award the contract for eight squad cars to Cass Ford, Inc. of Des Plaines for a total price of $31,480.24. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Police Committee to authorize $600 additional cost for three MX -350 Portable Radios, approved by City Council September 2, 1975, from Motorola Communications, changing total from $4,005.00 to $4,605.00, waiving the usual bid procedure, contract to include "equipment will not be sold to any other customer at a lower price". Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of Thompson's Subdivision, located at 2281 Sprucewood Avenue, and authorize execution thereof. Motion declared carried. 9/15/75 359 Page Three SUBDIVISION Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- First Add'n tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of to Oxford Rd. First Addition to Oxford Road Subdivision, and authorize execution thereof. Letter of objection from Homeland Acres Improvement Association and petitions signed by adjoining property owners was submitted by City Clerk. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Meyer and Sarlo voted No. TAXICABS VANBUREN & RIVER RD. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommendation of License and Inspection Committee to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance to permit three years of use of taxicabs before retirement, with safety checks at three month intervals and visual general examination monthly during first five days of each calendar month. Motion declared carried. Moved by, Ward, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation of Struts and Traffic Committee to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for "No Right Turn between 7 A. M. and 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. to 6 P.M., except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays" for traffic eastbound on Vanburen Avenue at Des Plaines Avenue, River Road. Motion declared carried. 4 -way Stop Moved by Ward, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recommenda- Leahy Circle tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to change two-way & Millers stop intersection to 4 -way stop intersection at Leahy Circle and Millers Road, City Attorney to draft ordinance. Motion declared carried. WARRINGTON Moved by Ward, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom- ROAD mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to install "No Thru Traffic" signs on Warrington Road, north of Thacker Street for northbound traffic, City Attorney to draft ordinance. Motion declared carried. LASALLE & BRADLEY Moved by Ward, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee that traffic on LaSalle Street yield to traffic on Bradley, City Attorney to draft ordinance. Motion declared carried. 3 -way stop Moved by Ward, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- Warrington & mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize Bradley City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for existing three-way stop signs at Warrington Road and Bradley. Motion declared carried. Accessway C & NW RR Depot Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to recommend that Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. install similar walkway opening with bell and flashing warning light to that of Park Ridge, Edison Park, Norwood Park and Gladstone Park, directly across from Depot leading to Ellinwood Street, and City Attorney to take whatever necessary legal steps for public hearing before Illinois Commerce Commission should C & NW refuse to install. Motion declared carried. Two -Way stop Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo to adopt the recommendation Signs of Streets and Traffic Committee that traffic on Oakwood Oakwood & Avenue stop for traffic on White Street, City Attorney to White draft ordinance. Motion declared carried. PARKING Moved by Ward, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation Oakwood Ave. of Streets and Traffic Committee to rescind Three Hour Parking on Oakwood Avenue and provide for alternate parking, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. PARKING Moved by Ward, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- WHITE ST. mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to provide for "Two Hour Parking" on White Street south of Oakton Street to the alley, City Attorney to draft ordinance. Motion declared carried. PARKING Fifth Ct. 9/15/75 360 Page Four Moved by Ward, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom- mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to provide for "No Parking At Anytime" on the south side of Fifth Court between Fourth and Fifth Avenues, City Attorney to draft ordinance. Motion declared carried. POLICE BLDG. Moved by Leer, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- FURNITURE mendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to authorize the purchase of certain furniture for the Police Building, per proposal dated August 25, 1975, from Henricksen & Co., Inc. in the amount of $9,781.98, waiving usual bid procedure. Upon roll call,the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Leer, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to authorize the purchase of certain furniture thru the State of Illinois joint purchasing program for the Police Building, in the amount of $3,920.55, waiving the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ASHRAE Moved by Olen, seconded by Meyer, to adopt recommendation Conference of Building Control and Inspection Committee to authorize expenses of $340 for member of Fire Prevention Bureau to attend the ASHRAE Conference in Chicago September 17th and 18th. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Ward, to amend the motion to include also Building Commissioner Baldaccini. Motion to amend declared carried. Motion as amended upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. AUTOMOBILE Moved by Bolek, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- City Eng. tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to award the contract for one new 1976 automobile to the low bidder, Ridge Motors, in the amount of $4,202.43 net, for the Engineering Department. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Beautification Moved by Meyer, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation of Beautification and Forestry Committee to authorize City Attorney to draft lease agreement between the City of Des Plaines and Mr. and Mrs. Sparacino for the purpose of permitting the city of beautify area located on property south of 1704 Chestnut Street, lease agreement and project subject to final approval by City Council. Motion declared carried. 9/15/75 Page Five 361 HISTORICAL Alderman Birchfield, Chairman of Library and Historical SOCIETY Society Committee announced receipt of letter from First Federal Savings and Loan Association stating that plans are imminent for removal of "Kinder" house, housing Des Plaines Historical Museum on property at 749 Lee St. ORDINANCE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance M-31-75 M-31-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE V OF Food Pricing THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS THERETO REQUIRING THE MARKING OF PRICE ON ITEMS SOLD IN RETAIL FOOD STORES AND MAKING EXCEPTIONS THERETO. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Szabo, to table motion to adopt Ordinance M-31-75. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 5 - Szabo, Bolek, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 11 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared . �oS Upon roll call on motion to adopt the vote was: AYES: - 10 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer NAYS: 7 - Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance M-32-75 M-32-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-4-13 OF THE CITY Refuse CODE HAVING TO DO WITH COLLECTION OF RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE Collection BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF FAMILY UNITS ELIGIBLE FOR COLLECTION TO TEN AND REQUIRING ALL FAMILY UNITS IN A BUILDING TO AGREE TO COLLECTION. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Bolek, seconded by Sarlo to adopt Ordinance M-33-75 M-33-75 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING- SECTION 10-9-3 OF THE CITY CODE Vehicle HAVING TO DO WITH TRANSFER OF VEHICLE LICENSE BY INCREASING License Fees THE CHARGE FROM $0.50 TO $2.00 AND AMENDING SECTION 10-9-4 HAVING TO DO WITH VEHICLE LICENSE FEES BY INCREASING TRUCK CLASSES C TO M FEES BY $5.00 EACH. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance M-34-75 M-34-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF TITLE V HAVING Liquor TO DO WITH INTOXICATING LIQUORS BY INCREASING CERTAIN License Fees LIQUOR LICENSE FEES AND ESTABLISHING A NEW LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES OF A TAVERN. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Bolek to amend Ordinance M-34-75 as follows: Change Heading to read: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF TITLE V HAVING TO DO WITH INTOXICATING LIQUORS BY INCREASING CERTAIN LIQUOR LICENSE FEES. Strike Section 1 - 5 -34 - Strike $1200 and insert $1,250.00 in Section 1 - 5-34-4 .and add the following "where sold- a's Well as the. sale of alcholic-Liquo.r,notfor'consumption on the premises where sold". Strike Section.1 - 5-34-3 and 5-34-16 Motion to amend declared carried. Aldermen Szabo and Meyer and Mayor Behrel voted no. ___ Upon roll call; on rw)tion as, amended, •the. vote was: ORDINANCE M-34-75 Cont'd ORDINANCE M-35-75 Refuse Fees DEFERRED COMPENSATION Resolution R-14-75 Parking Deck Agreement CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY Suit BIDS Passenger Van ADJOURNMENT: 9/15/75 362 Page Six AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 1 - Szabo ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance M-35-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-4-8 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CHARGE BY INCREASING THE MONTHLY CHARGE FROM $2.00 PER FAMILY UNIT TO $3.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Szabo, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Birchfield, Erbach, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 5 - Koplos, Sullivan, Kisslinger, Kraves, Sarlo ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Alderman Bolek, Chairman, reported that the Finance and Insurance Committee is continuing to study the possibility of deferred compensation for city employees, meeting with representatives of various companies offering said plan. Moved by Leer, seconded by Bolek to adopt Resolution R-14-75 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF CONTRACT WITH FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DES PLAINES AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NUMBER 51441306 FOR PARKING SPACES IN THE DECK PARKING STRUCTURE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 11 - Szabo, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 5 - Sullivan, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer ABSENT: 0 - None ABSTAIN: 1 - Alderman Koplos, who stated that he is a stockholder in the First National Bank of Des Plaines Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to authorize Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi to continue to defend the Appellate Court decision in the City's favor in the suit against Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. re violation of noise ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Clerk announced that bids would be received September 29th for 15 passenger van for Des Plaines Park District. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sullivan, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn until Monday, September 22, 1975, at 8 P.M. to consider the sale of General Obligation Bonds and passage of necessary ordinance, as well as any other matters of business before t - City Council at that timeotion declared carried. J5 APPROVED BY ME THIS Ag-fr-e—td Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, ity Clerk H. BEHREL, MAYOR