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02/07/19551 211 1-17-55 ADOPT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT A, LIGHT MANUFACTURING ORDINANCE. The Clerk: read for second reading the Light Manufacturiig Ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Auck to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PLAT OF JORDANEK'S SUBDIVISION ON BUSSE HIGHWAY. The Clerk informed the Council he had a plat approved by the Plan Commission for Jordanek's Subdivision. The Mayor referred the plat to the Municipal Development Committee. MAYOR'S ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS APPROVED. The Mayor made the following appoints ending December 31, 1955: Building Commissioner, A. Rieck 1/17VA-/-24-' e 4. Police Marshal, John W. W igham ' Fire Marshal, Raymond Kolze Attorney for City, Marshall S. Howard Superintendent of Public Works, Earl Warnicke 110 Health Inspector, Elsie Willer Howard Clement, member of Plan Commission to fill vacancy resignation of James Cullen. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tures to approve the appoint- ments. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett and McKay. Nays: Alderman Davis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motiontias made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tures to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation and the Mayor declared the motion carried. Otto W. J. enrich City Cler MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, FEBRUARY 7, 1955, 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, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Harm to approve the minutes of January 17, 1955. Alderman Harm requested to correct his "Nay" vote to "Aye" on rezoning 25V. Golf. E:.N. Fletcher's appointment as City Engineer to be included in the appointments., The motion was then voted upon by acclamation and the Mayor declared the motion carried with corrections made. The Mayor informed the Council that they would suspend the regular order of business so that the City Council may receivec'.and consider bids for the purchase of Water Revenue Bonds. The Mayor inquired if there were any more bids on bonds. On motion by Alder- man Auck and seconded by Prickett the Council voted that the bids be closed. On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Hansen, all Aldermen present voted "Aye", the Council approved that the City Clerk open the bids on the $25,000.00 Refunding Water Revenue Bonds and $550,000.00 Water Revenue Bonds. Mr. Edward Benjamin assisted the Clerk by reading the bids, as follows: FOR $550,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS. A. G. BECKER & CO., INC. - PAINE, WEBBER, JACKSON & CURTIS - BRAUN, BO,ir70RTH & CO. 1956 thru 1974 - 3-1/8%; 1975 thru 1989 - 3-1/4%; 1190 thru 1994 - 3% Premium offered $52.00 - net interest cost $705,055.50 - net interest cost 3.1477%. Accompanied by certified check in amount of $17,000.00. 212 2-7-55 READING OF WATER REVENUE BOND BIDS: (Cont'd.) JOHN NUVEEN & CO. = DEAN WITTER & CO. - McCORMICK & CO. - SCOT' 1956 thru 1971 - 3%; 1972 thru 1989 - 3-1/4%; 1990 thru 1994 - Premium offered $8.50 - net interest cost $704,429.00 - net in Accompanied by certified check in amount of $17,000.00. A. C. ALLYN & CO. - THE ILLINOIS CO. - McDOUGAL AND CONDON, IN 1956 thru 1965 - 2-1/2%; 1966 thru 1975 - 3%; 1976 thru 1994 - Premium offered $756.50 - net interest cost $717,818.50 - net Accompanied by certified check in amount of $17,000.00. BARCUS, KINDRED & CO. - CENTRAL REPUBLIC CO. - B. J. VAN INGEN & CO., INC. 1956 thru 1989 - 3-1/4%; 1990 thru 1994 - 3%. Premium offered $557.11 - net interest cost $707,980.39 - net nterest cost 3.1606%. Accompanied by certified check in amount of 17,000.00. WILLIAM BLAIR & CO. - JULIEN COLLINS & CO. - FAIRMAAI HARRIS & & WYANDT, INC. 3% erest cost 3.1448%. 3-1/4%. interest cost 3.20454%. CO., INC. 1956 thru 1989 - 3-1/4%; 1990>and 1991 - 3%; 1992 thru 1994 - Premium offered $777.00 - net interest cost $695,398.00 - net Accompanied by certified check in amount of $17,000.00. BLUNT, ELLIS & SIMMONS - BACON, WHIPPLE & CO. - MULLANEY, WELL & CO. - ALLAN BLAIR & CO. - McMASTER, HUrCHINSON & CO. 1956 thru 1988 - 3-1/4%; 1989 thru 1994 - 3% Premium offered $137.70 - net ifIterest cost $705,424.80 - net interest cost 3.1492178%. Accompanied by certified check in amount of $17,000.00. 0. - TIE WHITE -PHILLIPS I-3/4%. .nterest cost 3.1044553% FOR $25,000 REFUNDING WATER REVENUE FONDS JOIN NUVEEN AND COMPANY Premium offered $3,220.50 Accompanied by certified check in amount of $500.00. BARCUS, KINDRED AND COMPANY Premium offered $3,257.51 Accompanied by certified check in amount of $500.00. Mr. Benjamin stated that of the two bids on the $25,000 Revenue Bonds, Barcus, Kindred and Company were the best bidde acceptance of their bid. Refunding Water s and recommended It was moved by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Alder an Tures that the $25,000 Refunding Water Revenue Bonds be awarded to Barcus, Ki dred and Company, delivery to be made by Benjamin and Lang. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Han en, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Alderman P present voting Aye, the Council recessed and the Finance and W by Mr. Benjamin were instructed to tabulate the bids and make ickett, all Aldermen ter Committes, assisted heir recommendations. After reconvening Mr. Benjamin reported that William Blir and Company, Julien Collins and Company, Fairman, Harris and Company and The White-Phi1iips Company were low bidders. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett that the bid of William Blair and Associates for $850,000.00 par value Water Revenue Bonds bearing interest at the following rates: For bonds maturing 1956 to 1989 - 3-1/4% For Bonds maturing 1990 to 1991 - 3 % For bonds maturing 1992 to 1994 - 2-3/4% with a premium of $777.00 be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the same and that said proposal be plaqed on file for public inspection for not less than one week. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Harisen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis, and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 213 2-7-55 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SALE OF 3850,000 WATER REVI;NUE BONDS. The Clerk read the following resolution: RESOLUTION confirming sale of $850,000 Water Revenue Bonds of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, to the purchasers thereof, disignating the paying agent therefor and providing for the reduction of the interest rate of said bonds. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Hansen to approve the resolution and place same on file for public inspection for not less than one week in the City Clerk's Office. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. LCD On motion by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Behrel the Council ordered all checks on bond bids of unsuccessful bidders be returned. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Clerk, Building 4.4 :. Commissioner and Nurse and Welfare for January. Also the Clerk's Annual report of receipts and disbursements for 1954, and the annual 1954 report of Library Board. 1 1 REPORT OF ATTORNEY M. S. HOWARD: The Clerk read the following report: I wish to report that Master in Chancery Albert M. Sheppard, has delivered to all of the lawyers his report and recommendations in the case of Carebuilt Corporation against the City of Des Plaines in the suit to declare void our ordinance for vacating a portion of Birchwood Avenue. lam sorry to report that the Master in Chancery found that our ordinance is illegal and void, because the Master finds we have in effect land -locked the Carebuilt Corporation on other property owned by them. He finds that we have cut off their access to a large and substantial tract of their property. I wish to point out, however, that while our ordinance was declared void, the Master's recommendations were not the worst result that could have happened in this case. I believe I previously reported that the case could have three outcomes - one very good, one very bad and one intermediate. The Master's Report takes the intermediate gruund which holds our ordinance void, but does not otherNise effect the City in any way whatsoever. The result of the suit is a substantial loss to the property owners who acquired the additional ground for their private use. The Master's decision deprives them of the use of this property and returns the land as a public thoroughfare to the City of Des Plaines. We will, I presume, be assessed for a sub- stantial part of the cost of the suit inasmuch as the opinions were found in favor of the plaintiff, Carebuilt Corporation. This is the only bad effect as far as the City is concerned. The Master's Report does not, of course, necessarily mean the end of the law suit. I will, on behalf of the City join the lawyers representing the individual property owners, and file objections to the Report and am entitled to a hearing on them. After that the report goes to a Circuit Court judge where we :have another opportunity to argue our cause and to request the judge to reverse the Master's recommendations. Yours very truly, M. S. Howard (Signed) City Attorney The Mayor ordered the report placed on file. PLAN COMMISSION REPORTS. The Clerk read the report of Plan Commission regarding the application for County rezoning the southeast corner of Wolf and Oakton Streets. "A gas station is to be located on a plat of ground 125' x 125' and even though the proposed City Plan indicated "residential" for this property, we do not feel that we can take too strong a stand of objecting since Oakton Street has a definite commercial trend; therefore, we do not take a stand of objection." T The Clerk read the following report: RE: PROPERTY AT MT. PROSPECT ROAD, RAND ROAD, PRINCETON STREET AND HARVARD STREET 214 2-7-55 PLAN COMMISSION REPORTS: (Cont'd.) At our last meeting of February 3rd, the petition of Mr. Sal DiMucci was referred to the Plan Commission in conjunction with the Munici al Development, regarding the proposed subdivision bounded by Mt. Prospect Ro , Rand Road, Princeton Street and Harvard Street. The north portion of this subdivision, consist- ing of approximately six acres would be used for "commercial". After considerable discussion with Mr. DiMucci, your Plan Commission finds no objection to the proposed subdivision although there would be certain changes in street layouts to which Mr. DiMucci has agreed. We have also suggested a parcel of land for park purposes provided the owner of the proposed subdivision to the south would also agree to dedicate a parcel of land for park purpose to adjoin the section we have in mind. It will be necessary, of course, to hold further discussions on this matter but as far as the layout in general is concerned, your Plan Co mission (by a vote of four to one) gave tentative approval. Respectfully submit ed, DFS PLAIPE;S PLAN COMMISSION E. C. Knocke, Chairman W. T. Anderson, Sdcretary P. R. Giardini H. M. Reeves H. W. Clement BY; E. C. Knocke (Signed) ZONING REPORT REJECTING REZONING 880 GRACELAND AVENUE. The Cl rk read a report from the Zoning Board of Appeals rejecting the rezoning of 880-900 raceland Avenue from Commercial to Light Industrial as spot zoning. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Auck the Council concurred in the report. AWARD BIDS ON WATER SOFTENING PLANT ADDITION, NEW MAINS, WELL 10.4, AND WATER TANK. The motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Blume to award the following bids which were on file in City Clerk's office more than seven days: Wigert Construction Company Softening Plant - Contract A. 140,227.00 E. W. Bacharach Contract B - Filter Equipment Graver Water Conditioning Company Contract C - Sect. 1,Softening Basin Equip. M. P. Schneller & Associates Contract C- Sect. 2,High Surface Pump Bert C. Young & Sons Additions to Water System L. C. Neely Well No. 4 Chicago Bridge G Iron Company Elevated Tank 62, 500.00 14,270.00 3,960.00 148, 961.00 33,130.00 157,760.00 (O $u� The Mayor put the question and the Clerk Called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Harmj Behrel, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Auck the Cle return checks of unsuccessful bidders. k was instructed to 1 25 2-7-55 ALDERMAN WOLF REPORT SOUND SYSTEM. Alderman Wolf made the following report: After several demonstrations and considerable checking on Recording and Sound Systems for the Council Chambers of the City of Des Plaines. We, your Committee on Public Buildings, recommend the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a contract with the Executone Company for such a system for the sum of x$`1872.50, said contract to be retained in the City Clerk's office for the required seven (7) days prior to execution. BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE A. G. Wolf (Signed), Chairman Henry C. Harm(Signed), V. Chairman Earl E. Schallawitz (Signed) The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Harm to purchase the system. The Mayor reported that he was checking with the Middle States Telephone Company regarding a system whereby the City would not pay any money but would be charged against the City on their franchise for free phones. The Mayor agreed the Executone Company system was a good system. On motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Blume • it was referred to the Council as a Committee of the whole to discuss at their 0 meeting February 15. If > Alderman Harm requested the License fee of Sterling Oil Company be again • referred to Attorney Howard for collection. Total amount is $225.00, for 1953, 1954, and 1955. Alderman Auck reported the police car rental expires in April and he was checking the contract and the Police Committee would make a report on same. AWARD FIRE TRUCK BID TO WARD LA FRANCE TRUCK CORPORATION. On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by Prickett that bid of Ward La France Truck Corporation for fire truck, $ 20,920, having been on file more than seven days, was approved. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Auck the Clerk was instructed to return the checks of unsuccessful bidders. 1 APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAIDS THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAY- MENT FOR SANE. (A schedule of'bills placed before each Alderman and affixed to resolution and on file with City Clerk.) Total $30,585.62. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Harm 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, Behrel, Harm, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None,. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT MOTEL ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading an ordinance to Section 4 of an ordinance regulating the construction and operation of motels and tourist camps. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume to adopt the ordinance. After discussion the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harni, Prickett, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: Aderman Hansen, Wolf, Auck and Dahl. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT REZONING ORDINANCE 457 DES PLAINES AVENUE. The Clerk read for second reading the rezoning ordinance 457 Des Plaines Avenue, Lot 4, Eruse's Subdivision. The motion was made by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Hansen to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: 1/- Alderman /Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. IEE STREFT REZONING TABLED. The Clerk informed the Council the Lee Street rezoning ordinance had been deferred to January 3, 1955. On motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Davis the ordinance was tabled until the Council approved; the over all plan. 216 2-7-55 NT. PROSPECT RESOLUTION. The Clerk informed the Council the re lines with Mt. Prospect had been deferred to January 3, 1955. Committee of the Whole. FIRST READING OF REZONING ORDINANCE 25 W. GOLF ROAD. The Clerk the rezoning ordinance for 25 W. Golf Road. The Mayor ordered on file for second reading. olution on boundary Referred to Council read for first reading the ordinance placed PETITION FOR ANNEXATION (H. KARNATZ) S. W. CORNER WOLF AND ALGdNQUIN. The Clerk reported he had a petition to annex the Southwest corner of Wolff and Algonquin property. The Mayor referred the petition to the Municipal Development Committee. FIRST READING ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1341 ON WATER RATES AE DEPOSITS. The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance amending Water rates and deposits. The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second reading. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION ON WATER MAINS. The Clerk informed the Council he had a Department of Public Works of the State of Illinois resolution on installing water mains which was explained by Engineer Fletcher. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert the Council adopted the resolution. RESOLUTION AND LICENSE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY FOR LAfING WATER MAINS ON THEIR PROPERTY. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Behrel the Council adopted the resolution and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the license of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway. TWO REZONING APPLICATIONS OF HERZOG FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER WOZF' AND SEEGER ROAD. The Clerk informed the Council he had two rezoning applications fro Herzog Construction Company to rezone the Northeast corner Wolf and Seeger Roads.n motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Tures the applications were referred to Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. ROSCO HOMES INQUIRY ON ANNEXATION. The Clerk read a letter from Rosco Homes inquiry to annex the southwest corner Ise and Howard. The Mayor referred uhe letter to the Municipal Development Committee. PETITION MINER STREET BUSINESSMEN ON .PARKING. The Clerk read a letter from Miner Street businessmen regarding use of parking meters to 9 P.M. every day. The Mayor referred the letter to the Parking Meter Committee. F. W. VASTERLING REQUEST TO RENEW LEASE. The Clerk read a lette Vasterling desired to renew his lease which has a 30 day option February 28, 1955. On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by granted. requesting that F. W. with lease eXpiting ehrel the request was The Mayor referred to the Fire Committee the item of moll fire wall. Alderman Dahl requested the City Clerk write the State Highway Department to reroute Algonquin Road traffic out of the City, preferable Higgins Road. On motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Schubert the Sewer Connection Ordinance to Attorney Howard. Alderman McKay requested the Seegers annexation be refe Committee of the Whole. ayor referred the red to the Council The Mayor reported that he had phoned Judge Sullivan of Piles regarding the case of Center Street Liquor Store. He was informed they found the defendent not guilty. ADJOURNMENT. On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tures the Council adjourned. 41_ Henrich