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09/19/19551 287 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, SEPTEMBER 19, 1955, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by.Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer with Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion w as made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Schubert to approve the minutes of September 6 and adjourned meeting of September 12, 1955. The motion was voted upon by acclamation and the Mayor declared the motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORT. The Clerk submitted the report of Treasurer Dorothy Eichner for August. Engineer Fletcher reported that the new water tank and well were completed. The softening plant is about 80;7',per cent completed. Alderman Nelsen appeared at this time. Alderman Schubert reported of three County Zoning hearings to be held but they ua were considered out of the City jurisdiction so no action would be taken. CD IEE AND HOWARD ANNEXATION APPLICATION. Alderman Schubert reported that the Clerk had received a letter requesting to withdnmw the annexation application at lee and Howard and to return plats. That they would prepare a new petition which would not be obligated to furnish sewer facilities until the City had adequate facilities. On motion by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Tistle, the Council approved to return petition and plat. 1 1 ARCHERY AND TOY PLANE SITE. On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Dunlap the Council approved to pay up to $75.00 for grass seed for the Butler Brothers property for the site for toy planes and archery. The Mayor appointed Chief Kolze, Chief.Wigham and Superintendent Warnicke as a Committee to check streets for no parking, parking one side and one-way streets. They are to report to Street Committee. Alderman Tures reported regarding the price of constructing fence around Trans- former Station at Cater Well and Telemeter Liquid Level Indicator for new watertank. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert to purchase the Indi- cator from the Bristol Company, Waterbury, Connecticut for $619.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Schubert, Dunlap and Tures. Nays: Alderman Wolf. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert to allow Wigert Construction to construct the fence at a cost of $1,050.00. Alderman Wolf said they should advertise for bids and when the question by McEay on, the City Ordinance of 5 foot fence would be violated without a permission from adjoining property owner on 8 foot fence, it was decided to first check this matter. The motion and second were withdrawn. On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by Martin the Council decided the Water Committee advertise for bids for fence to be returned at October 3rd meeting. Alderman Neff reported she had the Intensity of Use of Lot Ordinance which had been referred to the Code Committee. The Clerk then read for first reading the Intensity of Use of Lot Ordinance. The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second reading. FOREST TRAILER CAMP REQUEST FOR FIRE SERVICE CONTRACT. Alderman Davis reported on Forest Trailer Camp request for fire department service. After discussion, on motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Prickett the item was referred to the Fire Committee for study. TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS ON ADDITION TO OLD FIRE STATION. Alderman Davis reported on a new low bid for addition to fire station. The low bidder had reduced his bid on certain changes to be made. As the other bidders had not been consulted on these changes, it was_ decided to readvertise. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Nelsen to reject the bids on addition to the fire station. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert and Wolf. Nays: Alderman Dunlap and Tures. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Davis the Council approved to readvertise bids on addition to fire station with changes made,' to be returned at October 3, 1955, meeting. ?88 9-19-55 QUIT CLAIM DEED - E. R. CARLTON. Alderman Behrel reported the Finance Committee recommended that E. R. Carlton be required to pay the fee of 0100.00 as set by ordinance for Quit -Claim Deed. On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Tures the Council concurred in the report. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLO..ING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CIERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAIE PAYMENT FOR SAKE. Total $121,798.48. (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 Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Pridkett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported the Zoning Board had sent a letter to Building Inspector informing him they had approved the variation for a 12 -foot setpack line and had rejected the variation for 1520 Wicke Avenue for a variation for a two family duelling. ZONING BOARD - LIQUOR DISTRICT ORDINANCE. The Clerk read the following recommendation of the Zoning Board on an Ordinance for Liquor District: That several members of the Zoning Board felt that the ordinance was discriminatory as set up. That several members of the Zoning Board felt that the matter deserved more careful consideration by the City Council before being presented to .the Zoning Board of Appeals. That several members of the Zoning Board felt that this would represent an encroachment on the authority of the Liquor Commissioner of the City of Des Plaines. That several members of the Zoning Board felt that the Plan Commission should consider the proposed ordinance and make their recommendation as to the "Special Use" districts in conjunction with the preparation of their new revised City Plan. That the evidence presented was not convincing as to the d ing our present ordinance at this time. sirability of amend Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, having he rd and considered the evidence and being fully informed in the premises, on.a vote of two for and three against the proposed ordinance, - recommends to the Mayor and City Council that this proposed ordinance, hereinbefore described, be REJECTED. On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by McKay the ordinance was referred to the City Code Committee. RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING SURPLUS FUNDS. - $10,000. The Clerk read the following resolution: RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING SURPLUS FUNDS The resolution had blank fund and after discussion, on motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Davis, the Council adopted the resolution with the 10,000.00 Fund. CITY MANAGER ORDINANCE. The Clerk inquired if the Council desired second reading on City Manager Ordinance. After d.iscussion,the motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by McKay to table the ordinance until next meeting. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follwoing result: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, and Tures. Nays: Alderman Wolf. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 9-19-55 OPEN BIDS ON PAVING PARKING LOT NO. 2. On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Prickett the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Northwest Pavers, Des Plaines Skokie Valley Asphalt Co., Des Plaines Black Top Roads Co., Melrose Park Milburn Brothers, Mt. Prospect On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Parking Meter Committee and City Engineer. OPEN BIDS ON MOTORCYCLE AND AWARD BID TO HAP' S HARLEY-DAVIDSON SHOP. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Behrel the Clerk was instructed to open the ±ove bids. The following bids were received. 11,724.00 12,455.50 14,876.40 15,070.50 Martin the bids were referred to the Haps-Harley-Davidson Shop, Evanston 1,215.29 Illinois Harley-Davidson Sales, River Forest 1,336.90 The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Behrel to award the bid to Haps-Harley-Davidson Shop. The motion was then made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Neff to refer to the Parking Meter Committee. The Mayor declared a recess and after reconvening, Alderman Wexler reported the Committee agreed to award the bid to the lowest bidder. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll on the previous motion with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Weiler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Davis was absent. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE FOR PROCEDURE -FOR APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION. The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLA INE S AS TO THE PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT. FIRST READING EASEMENT ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance III entitled: 1 • AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLANS, BEING CHAPTER 7OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1928, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING THE REQUIRE- MENTS FOR EASEMENTS IN SECTION 212.6 OF SAID ORDINANCE. FIRST READING WEIGHT LIMIT ORDINANCE HARDING AVENUE. The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT THE WEIGHT OF VEHICLES OPERATING ON HARIIING AVENUE FROM LAUREL TO LEE STREETS. FIRST READING WEIGHT LIMIT ORDINANCE ALGONQUIN ROAD. The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT THE WEIGHT OF VEHICLES OPERATING ON ALGONQUIN ROAD • ADOPT STOP SIGN ORDINANCE AT WOODLAWN AND FIRST AVE NUE . The Clerk reading the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR STOP SIGNS At WOODLAWN STREET AND FIRST AVENUE read for first The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Behrel to suspend the rules and 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 and Tures. Nays: Alderman Prickett and Wolf. The motion was then made by Alderman Martin and seconded by McKay to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alder- man Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap and Tures. Nays: Alderman Prickett and Wolf. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 289 290 9-1955 S FIR T READING 20 M.P.H. ORDINANCE ON OAK STREET. The Clerk read ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT THE SPEED OF VEHICLES ON OAK STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES for first reading the Alderman Dunlap inquired about the ordinance for one-way south on Oak Street. This was referred to the Attorney for an ordinance. FIRST READING STOP SIGN ORDINANCE ALGOigUIN AND WHiTh STREET. The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR STOP SIGNS AT WHITE STREET AND ALGONQUIN ROAD l FIRST READING BOW AND ARROW ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first entitled: reading the ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 29 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1928 BY ADDING THERETO THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS REGULATING THE SALE AND USE OF AIR GUNS, SLING SHOTS AND BOWS AND ARROWS CAREBUILT $510.00 CHECK HELD UP. On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Behrel the check to Carebuilt Corporation was approved to be held until the sewer connection work was completed. Superintendent Warnicke to inform Carebuilt of same. On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by Prickett the b ds on addition to fire station to be in by October 17, 1955 instead of October 3. OFFICER BYRON FOOTE TO RETIRE. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Davis that the Clerk write a letter of appreciation for his long service with the City was approved by the Council. On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Davis a citatio be prepared by Alderman Prickett to be given Byron Foote. ANNEXATION OF LAND SURROUNDED BY CITY. On motion by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Neff the Council approved an ordinance be prepared by the Attorney to annex the Boeckenhauer and Soo Line property, and the Homeland Acres Subdivision which are surrounded by City Limits. ENGINEER CONTRACT TO FINANCE COMMITTEE. On motion by Alderman N8ff and seconded by Dunlap the contract of City Engineer was referred by the Council to the Finance Committee for study. Due to the amount the Engineer would receive if Storm Sewer Referendum would be approved by voters was the reason Alderman l;teff requested the above. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Behrel to adjourn to Monday, September 26, 1955, at 8:00 P.M. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto Ji City Clerk Henrich MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED HEFTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,1955, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided with Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis. Schubert, Dunlap and Tures responding to roll call. The Mayor informed the Council the meeting was adjourned to have second reading of the City Manager Ordinance. Alderman Wolf appeared at this time.