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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-'
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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.
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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.
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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
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:. 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.
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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
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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 $u�
The Mayor put the question and the Clerk Called the roll with the following result:
Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Harmj Behrel, Auck,
Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Auck the Cle
return checks of unsuccessful bidders.
k was instructed to
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ALDERMAN WOLF REPORT SOUND SYSTEM. Alderman Wolf made the following report:
After several demonstrations and considerable checking on Recording and Sound
Systems for the Council Chambers of the City of Des Plaines. We, your Committee on
Public Buildings, recommend the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a contract
with the Executone Company for such a system for the sum of x$`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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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