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considerable discussion the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll:
Ayes: Alderman Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Schubert, Dunlap,
Tures, Wolf, Neff and Wexler. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Superintendent Warnicke reported the need for the CO2 burner at Water Plant.
The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Behrel that Superintendent
Warnicke with Water Committee be authorized to purchase equipment and install the
burner. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman
Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff
and Wexler. Nays: IVB; ,The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Wolf to
adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
DECEMBER 5, 1955, AT 8:OOP.M.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who
presided with Alderman Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Schulgert, Tures, Wolf,
Neff and Wexler responding to roll call. Alderman Dunlap was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Martin to
approve the minutes of November 21 and the adjourned meeting November 22, 1955. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the Clerk's and Building Commissioner's reports
for November.
Engineer Fletcher reported of errors on bid for No. 4 Well pump and recommended
the bids be returned and to readvertise for bids to be returned at December 19, 1955
meeting. On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Tures the Council concurred in
the recommendation.
Alderman Davis and Nelsen appeared at this time.
DI MUCCI REZONING REJECTED. The Clerk read the recommendation of Zoning Board of
Appeals rejecting the rezoning of the Di Mucci property on the Southeast corner of
Rand and Mount Prospect Road. On motion by Alderman Davis and second by Martin the
Council concurred in the Zoning Board recommendation.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON TREVELLIER CASE. The Clerk read the following report:
I have received the report of Master -in -Chancery Sheppard in the Trevellier Case.
He finds against us completely. His report recommends that the City's zoningooidi-
nance be declared invalid and void and that a gasoline station be allowed upon the
property in question, at the intersection of Golf, Wolf and Seegers Roads.
I have prepared and will shortly file the City's objections to such report.
(Signed) Marshall S. Howard
Ordered placed on file.
REZONING AT CAMBRIDGE AND NORTHWEST HIGHWAY REFERRED BACK TO ZONING BOARD. Alderman
Schubert reported the Municipal Development Committee had investigated the rezoning
at Cambridge and Northwest Highway and found:
That in their opinion new evidence has come to light which the Zoning Board
should consider, namely that the Y.M.C.A. was placing money in escrow for the purchase
of the property. The Committee recommends that the matter be referred back to the
Zoning Board of Appeals for further consideration. The motion was made by Alderman
Schubert and seconded by Behrel to concur in the recommendation. The Mayor put the
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question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Martin, Behrel, Prickett,
Tistle, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Wolf and Wexler. Nays: Alderman Tures. Alderman
Neff not voting. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
DRIVE -WAYS ORCHARD AND OAKTON. Alderman Martin reported of request for permits for
two 35 foot driveways. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Neff
to issue the permits. After discussion, on motion by Alderman Nelsen and second by
Schubert, the matter was referred back to the Building Control Committee by the Council.
SIGN ON OAKTON AND WOLF ROAD. Alderman Martin reported of request ofs. four sided
milk sign at Elmer's Service Station, Oakton and Wolf Roads. The motion was made by
Alderman Martin and seconded by Prickett to issue permit for the sign. The Mayor
put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Behrel, Prickett,
McKay, Davis, Tures and Wolf. Nays: Alderman Martin, Tistle, Nelsen, Schubert, Neff
and Wexler. The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried.
Alderman Prickett reported of request for driveway at Center Street parking lot
and will meet with Traffic Commission regarding same.
At Alderman Prickett's request, Superintendent Warnicke was instructed to block
off Prospect Avenue at Illinois and White Street.
The Mayor, at request of Alderman Tistle, referred the opening of Howard Avenue
from Street to the Street Committee and City Engineer.
STATE HIGHWAY LETTER ON 35 M.P.H. ON OAKTON AND WOLF ROAD. The Clerk read a letter
from the Highway Department stating they made a survey on Oakton Street west of
Mannheim Road and on Wolf Road between Oakton and Algonquin Road. They are willing
to post Oakton between Mannheim and Wolf Road, and Wolf Road between Oakton and
Algonquin Road for 35 M.P.H. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Martin
the Clerk was instructed to write and request to have these roads posted.
AMELIO QUILICI LETTER DISCONTINUING CENTER STREET PARKING LOT DECEMBER 31.1955. The
Clerk read a letter from A. Quilici stating he has leased his property to a pril'ate
party and to discontinue the parking lot as of December 31, 1955. The letter was
placed on file.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE PARKING ON SECTION OF DES PLAINES AVENUE AND PEARSON STREET.
The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT
PARKING ON DES PLAINES
AVENUE AND ON PEARSON STREET
The ordinance was placed on file for second reading.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING ON IEE STREET. The
reading the ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO RESURICT PARKING
ON IEE STREET FROM PARK .PLACE
TO PERRY STREET.
The ordinance was placed on file for second reading.
Clerk'read for first
RESOLUTION FOR OBLIGATION RETIREMENT WITH MOTOR FUEL TAX. The Clerk read a resolution
to appropriate $17,770.37 from Motor Fuel Tax for retiring obligation on 21 C.S.
which is improving Spruce and Ash Streets. On motion by Alderman Behrel and second
by Martin the Council adopted the resolution.
REZONING APPLICATION LOTS 32,33 & 34, BLACK 11, NORRIE PARK SUBDIVISION. The Clerk
read a zoning application from Residential to Commercial at above location. On motion
by Alderman Schubert and second dy Prickett the application was referred to the
Zoning Board of Appeals to call a hearing.
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APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following resolution:
BE TT 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 ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAID;
PAYMENT FOR SAME.
Total $19,709.20. (A schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and affixed to
resolution and on file with 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: Ayes: Alderman Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis,
Schubert, Tures, Wolf, Neff and Wexler. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The Mayor referred the contract of City Planner to the Municipal Development
Committee and Plan Commission.
The Mayor referred a plat to the Attorney to check if it is the State or the City
that has the authority to vacate a street. The property is at Mannheim and Touhy.
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Alderman Davis reported about an obscene moving picture at the Des Plaines Theatre,
Friday, November 25, from midnight to 3:00 A.M. and about rowdyism in the theatre.
The Mayor requested Alderman McKay speak to Chief Wigham regarding same.
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ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert to adjourn.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
Otto .. J. Henrich
City lerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
DECEMBER 19. 1955, AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided
with Alderman Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Schubert, Dunlap,
Tures, Wolf, Neff and Wexler responding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Prickett
to approve the minutes of December 5, 1955. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer for November.
CANVASS BALLOTS OF SIXTH WARD ALDERMAN.EIECTION. The Mayor appointed Alderman Wexler,
Behrel and Nelsen as a committee to canvass the ballots of Sixth Ward Alderman Election.
A recess was declared and after reconvening Alderman Wexler reported 134 ballots cast
for Robert A. Bell. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Prickett
that the Council declare Robert A. Bell elected as Alderman of the Sixth Ward to fill
vacancy with term ending April 30, 1957. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk
called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay,
Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff and Wexler. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Mayor Meyer then swore in Robert A. Bell as Alderman. Alderman Bell then
spot# a few words and took his seat.
OPEN BIDS ON PUMP FOR WELL NO. 4. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Behrel
the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on pump for Well No. 4. The following bids
were received:
M. P. Schneller & Associates,1144 Dearborn Ave.,Aurora,I11. $ 25,120.00
S. B. Geiger & Company, Chicago, I;linois 25,400.00
L. Cliff Neely, Batavia, Illinois 26,900.00
Emerald Construction Co., Palos Park, Illinois 32,145.00
The Maydr referred the bids to the City Engineer, Finance and Water Committees. A
recess was declared and after reconvening Alderman Tures made the motion which was
seconded by Schubert the bid be awarded to M. P. Schneller & Associates and the checks
of the other bidders be returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the