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12/01/19751 1 394 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, December 1, 1975 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines was called to order at 8:06 P.M. by City Clerk Rohrbach in the City Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. Absent were Aldermen Szabo and Sullivan. Also present were: Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Corey, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Planner Richardson, Engineer Bowen, Asst. Building Commissioner Wedekind, Environmental Control Officer Lindahl, Police Captain Blume, Museum Director Welch, and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER & The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Kenneth Wobbe, pastor PLEDGE of Christ Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. CHAIRMAN Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to nominate Alderman PRO TEM Koplos Chairman Pro Tem. Moved by Olen, seconded by Kraves to nominate Alderman Erbach Chairman Pro Tem. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, that nominations be closed. Motion declared carried. Alderman Koplos was elected by secret ballot to serve as Chairman Pro Tem for this meeting. MINUTES: Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Leer, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held November 17, 1975,. as published. Correction: Page Five, second paragraph strike Plan Commission at end of sentence two and insert Municipal Development Committee. Page Four, Paragraph 3, add Mayor Behrel to Nays. Following correction, Motion declared carried. BILLS Moved by Bolek, seconded by Erbach, 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, $324,682.10. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Sarlo, to delete Voucher No. 120,019 in the amount of $30 for further action by the Mayor. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 8 - Koplos, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kraves, Sarlo Meyer, Seitz NAYS: 6 - Olen, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Abrams, Ward ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Sullivan Motion declared carried. Upon roll call on the motion to adopt resolution, the vote was: (Alderman Sullivan arrived previous to vote) AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward ABSTAIN 1 - Sullivan ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. POLICE REPORT Moved by Bolek, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- FEES mendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to increase the fees for reproduction of police reports from $3.00 to $5.00 per report. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield to amend the motion to allow one copy of any individual report to be issued free of charge to one of the principals involved if he is a Des Plaines resident. - Motion declared lost. Motion to adopt recommendation declared carried. Alderman Olen voted No. 1 NO THRU TRAFFIC C & NW OUTER BELT LINE UNDERPASS WELLER CREEK STABILIZATION PROJECT OVERRUN PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT Radio PUBLIC WORKS IEQUIPMENT Radio 12/1/75 395 Page Two Moved by Ward, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for "No Thru Traffic" at the following intersections: Pratt and Mannheim, Maple and Touhy, Patton and Devon, and Stillwell and Devon. Motion declared carried. Motion to adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee that the Oakton Street under pass option be selected for recommendation to the Northwest Municipal Conference under the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Outer Belt Line tracks. Alderman Birchfield read letters from City Products Co. and Benjamin Franklin Stores, Inc. opposing this location. Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Kisslinger, to grant permission to Mr. Ken Shandelson of Volvo Co. to address the City Council. Motion declared carried. Mr. Shandelson stated that the proposed Oakton Street underpass would drastically affect their operations and Urged the underpass be placed on Algonquin Road. Upon roll call on the motion that the Oakton Street underpass option be selected for recommendation, the vote was: AYES: - 4 - Sullivan, Olen, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 11 - Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared lost Moved by Leer, seconded by Brannigan, to recommend to Northwest Municipal Conference that the proposed underpass under Chicago and Northwestern Outer Belt Line be placed at Algonquin Road. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 11 - Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz NAYS: 4 - Sullivan, Olen, Abrams, Ward ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kisslinger,to adopt the recom- mendation of Water and Sewer and City Code and Judiciary Committees that the City Council authorize an additional appropriation of $47,654.76 in the 1976 budget for additional work and materials provided in connection with the Weller Creek Bank Stabilization project. Motion declared carried. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- mendation of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize purchase of new mobile radio from Motorola Communications, Inc. in the amount of $1,210.00 for new truck in the Water Department, with stipulation that this item not be sold at a lesser amount to any other municipality, Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Boleti, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Forestry and Beautification Committee to authorize purchase of one new mobile radio from Motorola Communications, Inc. in the amount of $1,210.00 for new truck in the Forestry Department, with stipulation that this item not be sold at a lesser amount to any other municipality. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. 12/1/75 396 Page Three POLICE BLDG. Moved by Leer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation MOVING of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to award the bid for Moving of equipment from the Old Police Building to the new Police Building to Elgin Warehouse and Equipment Co., in the amount of $1,590.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. REMODELING Moved by Leer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation CITY HALL of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to authorize BUILDING Holms and Fox Architects to draw plans and specifications for alterations of Council Chambers and Room 107 to accomodate Traffic and Misdemeanor - Felony Court, City Clerk to advertise for bids returnable January 9th at 3 P.M. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Kraves to amend the motion to authorize Holmes and Fox Architects to proceed with alterations to the Council Chambers and Room 107 and obtain a competent local carpenter and electriciar to do necessary work on a time and material basis - work not to exceed $3,500, waiving the normal bid procedures. Upon roll call on the amendment, the vote was: AYES: - 11 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Kraves, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams NAYS: 4 - Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Ward ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion to amend declared carried. Upon roll call on the motion as amended, the vote was: AYES: - 11 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Kraves, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, NAYS: 4 - Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Ward ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion as amended declared carried. APPRAISALS Moved by Leer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation 791 Graceland of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to author- ize the Mayor to secure necessary appraisals of property located at 791 Graceland Avenue, for relocation of old Kinder Building to this site for use as Historical Museum. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. r WELL `Y 6 Roof Moved by Leer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to award a contract to R. C. Kimbrel Roofing Co., in the amount of $720.00 net to make necessary replacement of new asphalt shingle roof and new flashing at roof hatch of L-aSa-1e and Bradley ..Well:;';G,asual bid procedures to be waived and City Engineer to inspect improvements upon completion. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. 1(1 1 1 12/1/75 Page Four 397 PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Leer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation Radio Base of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to approve Station Mayor Behrel's action in approving expenditure of $1,880.00 for Radio Base Station at the Public Works Building, purchased from Motorola Communications, Inc., waiving normal bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. CIVIL DEFENSE Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation GENERATOR of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids returnable at 3 P.M., December 12, 1975 for the installation of an emergency generator at Station 3. Motion declared carried. SIRENS SALARY STUDY Alderman Bolek's request for study of use of sirens by Police and Fire Departments between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. was referred to Police and Fire Committees. Alderman Bolek, Chairman of Finance and Insurance Committee announced that three proposals are being studied by said committee from firms with a view of evaluating the City's salary system. AGREEMENT Moved by Bolek, seconded by Leer, to authorize Mayor and Town of Maine City Clerk to execute Agreement between the Town of Maine and City of Des Plaines with reference to employment of high school youths under the age of eighteen at the minimum wage prevailing. Motion declared carried. IRESOLUTION Moved by Leer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Resolution R-22-75 R-22-75, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES UNTIL 1976 Appropriation APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE IS ADOPTED. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION Moved by Meyer, seconded by Leer, to adopt Resolution R-23-75 R-23-75 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, Lease ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF CONTRACT WITH SAM A. AND ALELINE SPARACINO FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF AND ADJOINING 1704 CHESTNUT STREET. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-44-75, AN ORDINANCE IM-44-75 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, PROVIDING Abatement FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 1975 TAX LEVY PREVIOUSLY MADE BY Tax Levy THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1975. ORDINANCE Moved by Bolek, seconded by Kisslinger, to waive First M-45-75 Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-45-75, AN ORDINANCE Tuberculosis AMENDING SECTION 8-1-3 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH Tests PERSONNEL IN FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH THERETO REQUIRING AN ANNUAL TUBERCULOSIS TEST. Motion declared carried. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Kisslinger to adopt Ordinance M-45-75. Upon roll call, the vote was: 12/1/75 Page Five 398 ORDINANCE AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, M-45-75 Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Coned Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Kisslinger, to waive First T-27-75 Reading and place on passage Ordinance T-27-75, AN ORDINANCE Speed Limit AMENDING PARAGRAPHS (A), (B) AND (I) OF SECTION 10-6-16 Church OF THE CITY CODE AND ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH (M) THERETO, Bellaire HAVING TO DO WITH SPEED RESTRICTIONS BY PROVIDING FOR A Warrington 20 MILES PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON, CHURCH STREET AND BELLAIRE AVENUE AND A 25 MILES PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON WARRINGTON ROAD. Motion declared carried. Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Kisslinger to adopt Ordinance T-27-75. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Olen, seconded by Seitz, to waive First Reading T-28-75 and place on passage Ordinance T-28-75, AN ORDINANCE No Parking AMENDING SECTION 10-5-4 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH Bus Routes NO PARKING BY ADDING PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS THERETO. Motion declared carried. Moved by Olen, seconded by Seitz to adopt Ordinance T-28-75. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. ZONING CASE 75 -39 -SU 959 & 967 Oakton Letter from Plan Commission, protest petition and Minority Report of Plan Commission re Zoning Case 75 -39 -SU property located at 959 and 967 Oakton St. was referred to Municipal Development Committee. APPOINTMENTS Moved by Bolek, seconded by Leer, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Paul Marquette to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill a vacancy by virtue of the resignation of Mr. Howard Thomas, term to expire April 30, 1980. Motion declared carried. Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Kisslinger, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Wayne Boyajian, 834 Hollywood Avenue to the Plan Commission to fill the vacancy created by above move. Alderman Koplos left the chair and appointed Alderman Ward Chairman to allow him to debate the question. He stated that he proposed to Mayor Behrel the appointment of Mr. Carmen Picone and would move to table the motion until Mr. Picone has been interviewed by Mr. Richardson and his credits are received by the City Council. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Meyer to table the motion. Motion declared carried. Alderman Koplos then took the chair. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Erbach, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. G. Wally Johnson, 2019 Fargo Avenue to the Civil Service Commission to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Robert Hinde's resignation, term to expire April 30, 1978. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Wallace Lonsinger as the new chairman of the Traffic Commission to fill vacancy of Mr. G. Wally Johnson. Motion declared carried. 1 1 APPOINTMENTS RESIGNATION Mr. Norm Parchim Env. PROTEST CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN Rate Increase ORDINANCE T-24-75 Amendment OVERNIGHT PARKING Snow SPEED LIMIT Wolf Rd. PARKING SIGNS Orchard Place School ADJOURNMENT: APPROVE Y ME 12/1/75 399 Page Six Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Ian Clark, 853 Prairie Avenue to fill the vacancy created by the move of Mr. Johnson to the Civil Service Commission, term to expire April 30, 1980. Motion declared carried. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Meyer, to accept with regret the resignation of Mr. Norm Parchim from the Environmental Commission and authorize Mayor Behrel to write letter of commendation. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kraves, that the City file a protest with the Illinois Commerce Commission relative to a petition and tarriffs filed by Chicago and North Western Transportation Company for a 15% fare increase in suburban fares to become effective on January 1, 1976, City Attorney to prepare necessary petition. Motion declared carried. Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Erbach, to authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary amendment to Ordinance T-24-75, to prohibit parking on the south side of Everett from Plainfield Drive to a point approximately 170 feet east, signs to be changed by Police Order prior to passage of ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman Bolek's request for investigation of feasibility of "No Parking overnight" from November 15 to April 15, to allow for snow removal, except in the R-5 area was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee Alderman Meyer's request for reduction of speed limit on Wolf Road, from the Golf Road Circle to Central Rd. was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee and City Engineer. Moved by Kraves, seconded by Meyer, to authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance for existing "No Stopping or Standing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m." signs on the west side of Maple Street in front of Orchard Place School. Motion declared carried. Alderman Kraves's request for correction of ordinance as it pertains to existing signs in front of Orchard Place School on the east side of Maple Street, specifically Sections 10-5-4 and 10-5-5 (E) was referred to City Attorney for drafting of necessary ordinances. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Abrams that the regular meeting of the City Council adjou . Motion d clared car/ ed. ‘1 THIS y DAY I OF , A D., ]j 974 Aa)/Vv HERBERT H. BEHREL, MAYOR Bertha Eleanor Rohrbac , CITY CLERK