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07/18/1955264 7=1155 FIRST READING GASOLINE SERV ICE STATION ORDINANCE. The Clerk reported he had an ordinance from Alderman Neff, Chairman License Committee, for kasoline service stations. The ordinance was read for first reading. The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second reading. Alderman Du9lap reported he had the contract for Clark Outdoor Spraying Company. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Tures the Clerk was instructed to place the contract on file seven days. Alderman McKay reported that there was an application fo 35 foot driveway for restaurant at 603 Lee Street. On motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Martin the application for 35 foot driveway was denied and referred to Street Committee. i Alderman Nelsen reported on speaker system that there we e three types of microphones. Alderman Nelsen is to receive prices and report back next meeting. Alderman Nelsen reported on Nurse and Welfare Associatio}a, that there was space in Warehouse. On motion by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by McKay the Nurse and Welfare will be allowed to use the space in Warehouse. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR REROOFING WAREHOUSE. On motion by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Behrel the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on re oofirig Warehouse buildings and bids to be in August 1, 1955 meeting. ORDINANCE INTENSITY OF USE OF LOT REFERRED TO ZONING BOARD. At request and motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Behrel the Council referred the 'Intensity of Use of Lot" ordinance to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wolf to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation and the Mayor declared the motion carried. Otto W. J. City Clerk en lc MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, D4S PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THF COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, JULY 18, 1955, 'AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Ma or Kenneth G. Meyer who presided with Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, P ett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap and Tures responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Tures to approve the minutes of July 5, 1955. Alderman McKay requested on Park vacation, that the cord "be" changed to "was." The motion was voted upon by ecdamation. Alderman Wolf appeared at this time. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Tre Chief Kolze's six month report of calls. surer for June and ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDS BORG _ WARNER REZONING. The Clerk read the Zoning Board recommendgtjon approving the rezoning to Scientific Reaearch and Development District. On motion by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Davis the City 4ttorney is instructed to draft a rezoning ordinance. Alderman Neff requested the variation of property at 1195 Jeannette be taken up because some of the people who were in the Council Room regarding same. The Clerk informed the Council the Building Commissioner had a letter from Zoning Board reject- ing the variation. HEINRICH ANNEXATION. Alderman Schubert reported the Municipal Development Committee recommended that the Heinrich request to annex the southeast corner of Oakton and Wolf Road be granted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper ordi. 1 1 1 0(4 EZ 40,43 7-18-55 HEINRICH ANNEXATION. (Cont'd.) nance. Mr. Heinrich deposited $400.O0'for sewer connection. On motion by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Dunlap the report was concurred in. Alderman Schubert reported that the Municipal Development Committee and Plan Commission did not approve the boundary line which Park Ridge Council had submitted. The Park Ridge Council would be informed of same. Alderman Martin reported on a proposed ordinance for a 90 day period on building excavation. On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Behrel the City Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance. Alderman Martin reported milk automatic vender being installed at Algonquin and Wolf Roads, that the Building Commissioner require a building and electric permit. The Mayor referred the item to License Committee. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Davis that (1) the Council hereby recognizes the Elm diseases as serious threats to the Community and declared its intention to take reasonable control measures promptly; accordingly, the Mayor be instructed to appoint a special !,Dutch Elm Disease Control Committee" consist- ing of genuinely interested members, and that this committee be instructed to (a) conduct a public information program aimed at community education to assist in early detection of diseased trees; and (b) Investigate and report to the Sanitation Com, mittee by October 1st, 1955, regarding the estimated cost of an adequate control pro- gram, including equipment and tree sanitation. The motion was voted upon by accla- mations Alderman Wexler reported the Superintendent of Public Works and Engineer were getting estimates of cost of completing Parking Lot No. 4 and Railroad Park. Alderman Wexler also requested the Mayor to have Tomasek Motors stop parking cars on the Ellin - wood side of parking lot so commuters could park. The Mayor informed Chief Wigham to notify Tomasek. Alderman Neff reported that the Attorneys would complete work on City Code in about one and one-half months. OPEN BIDS ON TAR KETTLE AND TRACTOR. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Martin the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received on Tar Kettle: Aeroil Products Company, Inc., Chicago Becker Equipment & Supply Co., Chicago Tractor: Beer Motor, Des Plaines,To 35 Ferguson " " ,Standard Model , Ford Tractor,800 Series , Al le s Chalmers P. & W. Farm Machinery Company,Des Plaines " n " " n On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by McKay the bids were and Finance Committees to report next meeting. ADOPT ORDINANCE CONCURRING VOTE OF FIVE MEMBERS OF ZONING BOARD second reading the ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 21.1 RELATING TO ZONING VARIATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1923 AS AMENDED. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Nelsen to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin,Behrel, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. E. A. ROSENSTONE, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS LETTER The Clerk read the letter from Mr. Rosenstone approving the relocation of Route 62 to Oakton Street. The Mayor will write letter regarding extending the route to Mt. Prospect Road instead of Algonquin Road. $2,641.00 TO HOUSING AND HOME FINANCING AGENCY. Alderman Behrel reported the Finance Committee investigated that the invoice as presented is correct and should be paid and recommended that the sum of $2,641.00 be paid in accordance with previous agreement. 1,150.00 1,130.00 2,750.00 2)650.00 3,100.00 2)900.00 3,000.00 referred to the Street . The Clerk read for 1 266 7=18-55 $ 2,641.00 TO HOUSING & HOME FINANCING AGENCY.(Cont'd.) The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Neff the payment be authorized. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Neff, 'Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Tistle, Nelsen, MOay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Nays: None. .The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following reso ution: BE IT RESOLVED pY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PES 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. (A schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and affixed to resolution and on file with City Clerk.) Total $109,617.82. The motion was made py Alderman Behrel and seconded itt,Neff to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the qubstion and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf' Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. SECOND READING GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LIMIT ORDINANCE. Alderman Neff read for second reading the ordinance to limit gasoline service stations. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Behrel to adopt the ordinance. A ter discussion the Mayor informed the Council he desired to study the ordinance an that he may veto same on account of the clause on written consents of property o ers. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following r sult: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, D vis, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: Alderman Tures and ilolf. The Mayor declared the motion carried. LITTLEFUSE ZONING VARIANCE. The Clerk read a letter from Littlefuse regarding a zoning variation. The Clerk informed the Council that he had mailed the City application form to be completed and informed them of fee required. On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by Schubert the Council approved that the application be referred to the Zoning Board after the regular application with fee is received. DES PLAINES JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER. The Clerk read the following letter: Hon. Mayor and City Councilmen: WHEREAS, the prime objective of the Des Plaines Junior Chamber of Commerce is civic improvement for the benefit of the entire community, and WHEREAS, it has been recognized that the City of Des Plaines ha? a sewer and drainage system far below necessary standards to alleviate storm and flood damage, and WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines had a committee contract for a survey of necessary improvements to correct the sewer system and their costs, and WHEREAS, the committee recommended that action be taken immediately to raise funds and begin necessary construction, and WHEREAS, our relationship with the City Council of the City of Des Plaines is intended to be one of complete cooperation: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Des Plaines Junior Chamber of Commerce assembled 'this 14th day of July, 1955, do petition the Council of the Citr of Des Plaines for immediate action as recommended by its 1954=55 Sewer Committee deport and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Des Plaines Junior Chamber of C¢mmerce shall do all in its power to bring to the public eye the necessity for const'uctive action to protect our health and our property. Des Plaines Junioi Chamber of Commerce Irvin W. Lloyd R.O.B.(Signed) By: Robert 0. Blum, State Director After discussion on the sewer question the Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. 1 7-18-55 SANITARY DISTRICT SEWER PERMIT NO. 1955 - 132. The Clerk informed the Council he had a Sewer Permit from Sanitary District at request of Engineer Fletcher for sewer extension in Chestnut and Riverview Avenue. On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Dunlap the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign same. Alderman Davis presented the check for 5692.23, the balance of the Des Plaines Mozquito Abatement Association,to the City. On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Dunlap the Council accepted the check. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Martin that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to pay for one more spraying with the above funds. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by Tistle the Traffic Commission is to be instructed to investigate the speeding on Fourth and Fifth Avenue from Benjamin Electric to Golf Road. On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by McKay the Clerk is to write a letter to General Molded Products to install fence around excavation on their property. tl� Due to report of Alderman Tistle the Mayor referred the condition of County storm sewer from Nebel Trailer Park for investigation to Sewer, Sanitation Committees and Mrs. Willer. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tures to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to the Mayor, with Alderman Wexler, Martin, Schubert, Dunlap and Tures responding to absent. Otto W. Ji City Clerk MINUTES OF THF REGULAR MEFTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DFS PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM CITY HALL, AUGUST 1, 1955, AT 8:00 P.M. order by the City Clerk, due to absence of Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Davis, roll call. Alderman Neff and Nelsen were The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Behrel to appoint Alderman Tures Chairman pro tem. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett to approve the minutes°of July 11 and 18, 1955. The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion. Alderman Wolf appeared at this time. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The. Clerk submitted the reports of Building Commissioner and City Clerk for July. Also the Clerk's six months report of receipts and disbursements. ,The Clerk read the following two reports of Attorney Howard: I wish to report that at the request of the Council and of Police Magistrate Sengstock I appeared before Judge Richard Austin of the Criminal Court on the appeal of one Robert Ryan who was found guilty by Judge Sengstock of being under the influence of liquor. Police Officers Grupe and Volberding went down with me and appeared as witnesses. Assistant State's Attorney Shapiro tried the appeal on behalf of the State and City, and in spite of the fact that all police officers told a sound, true story, the judge found the defendant not guilty upon the appeal. I might add that the defendent produced a couple of witnesses at the Criminal Court hearing that he did not have when found guilty by Judge Sengstock. (Signed) Marshall S. Howard