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11/16/1953x.08 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DES PLAINES,ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 953 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided with Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Davis and McKay responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Jacobs and seconded by Prickett to approve the minutes of November 2, 1953. Alderman Hansen requested Alderman Dahl's name be included in Aye vote on "four-way stop". The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. and minuses approved with correction made. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of City Trea$urer for October. Engineer Fletcher submitted the 1954 year plan for street improvement by Motor Fuel Tax. The Mayor informed the Council to report by next meeting if they desire any additions. ` Alderman Datil reported that the Plan Commission and Municipal Development Committee recommended the approval of dedication of alley west�of Oak Street. The motion was made by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Jacobs to app ove the alley dedication. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follow- ing result: Ayes:. Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, TOres, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. On motion by to write to people who for new subdivisions. On motion by to have copies made of Alderman Dahl and seconded by Schubert the Clerk was instructed do subdividing to inform them of procedure of approval of plats Alderman Auck and seconded by Jacobs the Clerk was instructed Official Plan Ordinance. Alderman Harm reported regarding the request for liquor license by George Gniot that the property concerned $ presently zoned residential and that no a recommendation is possible when the location for business has not yet been estab- lished for the purpose intended. The Committee finds the request premature and not within the province of the Committee at this time. On motion by Alderman Harm and seconded by Jacobs the report was concurred in. Alderman Hansen requested that the City Atbrney draft a traffic ordinance for Jefferson Street and :Park Place. The motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by McKay that the City purchase a rebuilt motor and with installation charge for a maximum of $1,200.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the folllowing 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 HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. (A Schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and affixed to resolution and on file with the City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Harm the widening of Prairie Avenue at First Avenue be referred to the Street Committee to include in next year plan. 109 11-16-53 The motion was made by Alderman Behrel City Council should not pay the expense of witnesses Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Tures, Schallawitz, Prickett, Davis and McKay. Nays: Alderman Wolf and declared the motion carried. and seconded by Jacobs that the in Trailer Camp case. The with the following result: Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl. The Mayor thereupon Alderman Behrel informed the Council that he had the contract for the street sweeper. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Schubert to place the contract of Elgin Sweeper Company on file with City Clerk for one week. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion cafried. Alderman McKay presented a proposed ordinance for employee's disability and vacation leave and recommended that it be referred to the City Attorney to prepare ordinance for first reading next Council meeting. On motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Schallawitz it was referred to the City Attorney. The Clerk read a letter from City Attorney that he had drafted a resolution, which was attached, regarding the purchase of the several parcels of land for parking lot No. 1. The Mayor ordered the Clerk to place the resolution on file so if any of the Aldermen desire to read same and present it at next meeting for adoption. REJECT REZONING AT 906-238 ALGONQUIN ROAD. The Clerk read the report of the Zoning Board of Appeals rejecting the rezoning application of Swift Properties, Inc., at 906-938 Algonquin Road. On Motion by Alderman Schallawitz and seconded by Jacobs, the Council concurred in t he recommendation. The Clerk read letters from County Zoning Board and Department of Public Health regarding Tameling Brothers manure. On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by Schubert, Mrs. Elsie Willer, Health Officer, be instructed to investigate was approved. APPLICATION FOR REZONING AT 21 W. GULF ROAD. The Clerk read an appli- cation for rezoning at 21 W. Golf Road from single family to commercial. On motion by Alderman Davis and sdconded by Prickett the application was referred to the zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. The Clerk informed the Council he had received a copy of notice of annexation hearing in County Court of Orchard Place area. The Mayor ordered same placed on file. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Passarelli, the owner of Berals's Dining Room, requesting a liquor license. The Mayor referred the letter to the License Committee. HIGHWAY PERMIT FOR STREET ENTRANCE PARK VIEW LANE. The Clerk informed the Council he had received a Highway Permit for Park View Lane. On motion by Aderman Schallawitz and seconded by Tures the Mayor and Clerk were author- ized to sign the permit. HIGHWAY PERMIT FOR CROSSING SIGNAL AT ASH AND MANNHEIM. The Clerk informed the Council he had received a Highway Permit for crossing signal at Ash and Mannheim. On Motion by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Behrel the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign the permit. The Clerk read a letter from Attorney Howard regarding the objections of four persons regarding street light special assessment No. 161. Attorney Howard was instructed to contact the attorney who filed the objections. The Clerk read a letter from Attorney Howard regarding a request for quit claim deed by Hugo J. Thal for lots 8, 9, 10 and 11 in Block 6 of Ira Brown's Addition. Attorney Howard was instructed to prepare a quit claim deed with a charge of $100.00 per lot. A tentative plat presented from Plan Commission for approval. The motion was made by Tures and seconded by Schallawitz to approve the tentative plat. After discussion the motion and second was withdrawn. The Plan Commission was instructed to present the final plat for approval. .The Mayor, at request of Alderman Auck, referred the investigation of Geisen Yellow Cab. Company to the Police and License Committees. 110 11-16-53 ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Jacobs to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. r Otto W. J. City Clerk enrich MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DESS PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1953, at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided with Aldermen Schubert, Tures, Wolf, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Schallawitz and seconded by Behrel to approve the minutes of November 16, 1953. Alderman Blume requested addition of "Seagrave Fire Truck" in motion of $1,200.00 motor. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried with correction made. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Clerk for November. The Clerk read a report from City Attorney Howard litigation. The Mayor ordered the report placed on file. ommissioner and City on various matters in The Clerk read a report from City Attorney regarding the validity of the Drunk -d` -Meter tests. The Mayor referred the report to the Police Committee. The Clerk read a letter from V. L. Spiegler, Secretary of the Traffic Commission. The item regarding parking meters in the Prairie lPearson Parking Lot was referred to the Parking Meter Committee. On motion by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Schallawitz the Council approved the item of thirty (30) day trial of four-way stop signs at Harding and Grace land. Approve Herzog Third Addition Plat. The motion was made by Alderman Dahl and seconded by McKay to approve the Herzog Plat, the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign same. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Jacobs the Council approved that the City Attorney draft an annexation ordinance for the Herzog property. On motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Jacobs the Council approved that the City Attorney draft an ordinance setting a fee of $400.00 per acre for the right to tap in sewers. Hayden Water Tap Reouest. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by McKay permission was granted Mr. Hayden to tap on water main on Rand Road. Alderman McKay reported on mosquito abatement and the motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Schallagitz to place an item of $2,500.00 in the 1954 appropriation Ordinance for mosquito abatement. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Tures, Schallawitz, Hamm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: Alderman Wolf, Jacobs, Behrel and Prickett. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.