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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL
ROOM, CITY HALL, JANUARY 16, 1956,
AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER. Due to illness of Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, the City Clerk called the
meeting to order with Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert,
Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Alderman Tures appeared later in meeting.
On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Prickett the Council appointed Alderman
McKay Chairman pro -tem.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Prickett the Council
approved the minutes of January 3, 1956.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Treasurer Eichner for Decem-
ber, and the reports of Building Commissioner, Fire Marshal and Police Marshal for the
year of 1955.
City Engineer Fletcher reported about checking on flume under Chicago and North
Western Railway. Attorney Eley was asked to write the Chicago and North Western Rail-
way about sharing expense of enlargins.flume.
Alderman Martin reported about request to move a building into City on Mt.
Prospect Road and recomm$nded the plans of building be referred to the Architectural
Commission. It was so referred.
Superintendent Warnicke reported that they found the elm tree on Center Street at
Central School did not have the Elm disease.
Alderman Schubert reported on County Zonings. The application for rezoning at
Dempster and Rand Road had been withdrawn. On the rezoning to light industry on Wolf
and Touhy he said he thought there should be no objection because the City Plan had
that to be Light Industry. Only on the question of water, he told them the City would
only give them water if they annexed. The sewer problem is a question that they could
connect to City sewer when a sewer was installed down Howard Avenue but that they may
be able to connect with Orchard Place Sanitary District sewer.
CITY PLANNER CONTRACT. Alderman Schubert reported the following: The Municipal
Development Committee investigated the City Planner Contract and found:
(1) That the City Plan has been only partially completed as the land usage has
not been determined and enacted into law;
(2) That it is the consensus of the Planning Commission and the Municipal
Development Committee that the plan should be completed at the earliest
possible moment and with the least possible cost to the City;
(3) That the quickest and cheapest way to complete the plan is to enter into a
1 year contract with lir. Chamales at the rate of $225.00 per month but that
said contract be terminable on 60 days notice.
The Committee recommends:
That the contract submitted by Mr. Chamales dated Jan. 11, 1956 be accepted by
the City and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the same.
The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Dunlap to authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract. The Chairman pro -tem put the question and the
Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis,
Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: Alderman Wolf. The Chairman
pro -tem declared the motion carried.
Alderman Tures appeared at this time.
LIBRARY ADDITION. Alde3rman Prickett made the following report:
Special Library Committee met with the Library Board on January 9th, to consider
increased and improved library facilities for the City of Des Plaines;
Present, for the Library Board:
Mr. Erich H. Schalk,
Mr. Gilbert Rudiger,
Mr. William Burfisher,
Mrs. William Kunkel,
Mrs. Lawrence Wick,
Mrs. Alice Smith, Librarian, was also present.
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LIBRARY ADDITION. (Cont'd.)
Present, for the City Council:
The Special Library Committee, Alderman McKay, Prickett, and Martin.
Alderman Behrel, chairman of the Finance Committee was also present.
The question of whether to expand at the present library location, or to construct
a new library at ihnew location was discussed. Because of difference of opinion it
was finally recommended by the Special Library Committee that the Library Board engage
the organization "Library Consultants" to make a survey of the City and to recommend
a location. The Library Board to arrange to pay the fee for this survey. This
recommendation was concurred in by all present.
While awaiting the report of "Library Consultants" President Schalk of the
Library Board will endeavor to progress details to facilitate submission of referendum
for bond issue at an early date.
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(Signed) S. E. McKay
Lam, (Signed) A. J. Prickett
C7 (Signed) L. E. Martin
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<t On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Behrel the Council concurred in the report.
Alderman Neff reported about increase in taxi -cabs and said the taxi -cab ordinance
should be revised. Alderman Neff requested the Attorney revise the ordinance. Alder-
man Neff reported she was holding an open meeting on January 31, 1956, regarding the
taxi -cabs.
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ELM TREE DISEASE. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Neff the Council approved
that Superittendent of Public Works be responsible to supervise the Elm tree disease
program. Alderman Dunlap turned over the report of Special Elm Tree Disease Committee
to Superintendent Warnicke.
Alderman Prickett reported the Street Committee will hold a meeting of the Council
Committee of the Whole, Monday, January 23, at 7:30 P.M. regarding Lee Street underpass
and Walgreen truck delivery parking.- By request the Aldermen will invite citizens
interested about underpass.
Alderman Tures reported that Alderman Wolf and Tistle have attended meetings with
him at Palatine regarding the water district commission.
TRANSFER OF SURPLUS 1954 WATER FUNDS. Alderman Behrel reported the following:
The following has reference to a letter of Jan. 4, 1956, from the City Clerk,
concerning the transfer of certain monies from the Water Fund to other accounts.
The transfers to the Judgment Funding Bond Account, and the 1936 Funding Bond
Account are self-explanatory, however, the transfer to the Fire Protection Fund
requires some explanation.
At Jan. 1, 1955 the Fire Protection Account was $21,493.43 in the red, and
$40,000.00 was then transferred from the Water Fund. Total disbursement for 1955 were
in excess of $63,000.00. General Taxes received for Fire Protection in 1955 were
$28,198.00.
The 1956 appropriation -for the Fire Department is $95,000.00.
Estimating some increase in General Taxes to be collected in 1956, this' figure probably
will not exceed $32,000.00, while some monies will accrue from the Fire. Protection
Districts, the transfer from the Water Fund of $52,801.36 will be needed to meet
appropriation requirements.
It should also be remembered that tax monies to be collected under the 1956
appropriation levy,will not accrue to the City until 1957.
Your Committee on Finance recommends the approval of transfer of funds as shown in
the City Clerk's letter of Jan. 4, 1956.
(Signed) H. H. Behrel
Nary V. Neff
S. B. Wexler
S. E. McKay
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TRANSFER OF SURPLUS 1951 WATER FUNDS. (Conttd.)
The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Neff to transfer the funds per
report. The Chh4.0p•prdtem put the question and the Clerk called the ; roll: Ayes:
Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf,
Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None. The Chairman pro tem declared the motion
carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following proposed resolution:
BE IT RESOLVEDBY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY Or DES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE
AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE
AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE
PAYMENT FOR SAME.
Total 526,483.11. (A schedule of bills placed before each Alderman, Haffixed to
resolution and on file with City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and
seconded by Prickett to adopt the resolution. The Chairman pro tem put the question
and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Prickett,Nelsen, Bell, McKay,
Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None.
ADOPT DRIVEWAY FEE ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the Driveway Fee
Ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Neff to adopt
vthe ordinance. The Chairman pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll.
Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures,
Wolf, Neff, Weiler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None. The Chairman pro tem declared the
motion carried.
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE ORDINANCE DEFERRED. The Clerk read for second reading the
Electrical Permit Fee Ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded
by Schubert to adopt the ordinance. At request of Alderman Prickett the ordinance was
deferred.
PARKING ALTERNATE SIDE OF STREETS ORDINANCE DEFERRED. The Clerk read for second
reading the parking ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded
by Tistle to adopt the ordinance. AfterdWassion the motion was made by Alderman
Wolf and seconded by Schubert to refer the ordinance to the City Engineer, Superintendent
of Public Works and Attorney to make corrections. The ordinance then was referred
back to the Street Committee.
CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCES. The Clerk read for first reading the two City Attorney
Ordinances. Placed on file for second reading.
ZONING VARIATION APPLICATION 50 feet to 40 feet. The Clerk read the zoning variation
application Lot 16 Block 6, Des Plaines Heights. On motion by Alderman Tures and
second by Martin the application was referred to the Zoning Board for a hearing.
ZONING APPLICATION FOR GASOLINE STATION. The Clerk read a rezoning application at
Northwest Corner of Wolf and Oakton Street. The application wash referred to the
Building Control Committee on motion by Alderman Neff and second by Dunlap.
ORDINANCE REGARDING PAYING BONDS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT # 164. The lerk read for first
reading the ordinance on payment of Special Assessment No. 164 Bonds in numerical
order. The ordinance was referred to the Finance Committee.
TRAFFIC CONDITION WEST SIDE PARK; WOLF AND GREENVIEW. At request of Alderman Martin
the traffic condition at West Side Park, Wolf and Greenview, was referred to Traffic
Commission and Park Board.
TRAFFIC CONDITION ELLINWOOD, GRACELAND AND WEBFORD. At request of Alderman Martin
the traffic condition at Ellinwood and Graceland was referred to the Traffic Com-
mission and Street Committee. East one-way Ellinwood was suggested.
GRACELAND AND THACKER TRAFFIC CONDITION. At request of Alderman Behrel the traffic
condition at Thacker and Graceland was referred to the Traffic Commission.
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TO ADVERTISE FOR MIST SPRAYER AND -A- TONT RUCK. On motion by Alderman Prickett and
second by Dunlap the Council approved to advertise for bids for a z ton truck and
sprayer for the Street Department, bids to be returned February 6, 1956, at 8:00 P.M.
On motion and suggestion by Alderman Martin to have the Chicago Police Department
demonstrate the radar equipment, which was seconded by Nelsen, was approved by City
Council.
TO ADVERTISE BIDS ON PACKER TRUCK. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Tures
the Council approved to advertise bids for a packer truck for the Garbage Department,
to be returned February 6, 1956, at 8:00 PIM.
REPORT OF ZONING BOARD - RAND AND S00 LINE RAILROAD. The Clerk read the Zoning Board
report recommending to rezone to Commercial the land at Soo Line Railroad, south side
of Rand Road. The recommendation was referred to the Municipal Development Committee
with the petition for annexation. •
J. P. TUTHILL DISTRICT ENGINEER LETTER. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Tuthill
LO stating they would make a survey for traffic lights at White and Oakton this coming
Spring. He will report when data is available.
CLARK MOSQUITO SPRAYING BILL. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by
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Davis to pay the Clark spraying bill of $600.00. An amending motion was made by
Alderman Wolf and seconded by Neff to pay Crlark $300.00 as it was an unauthorized
spraying. The Chairman pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll.
Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Tures, Wolf, Neff,
Wexler and Martin. Nays: Alderman Tistle, Dunlap and Behrel. The Clerk then called
the roll to pay the bill for $300.00: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Nelsen, Bell, McKay,
Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler and Martin. Nays: Alderman Tistle,
and Behrel. The Chairman pro tem declared the motion carried.
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT. A discussion was had on a referendum regarding mosquito abatement
district. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Neff that Council
vote in favor of joining the Mosquito: Abatement District. The Chairman pro tem put
the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Bell, McKay,
Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, and Martin. Nays: Alderman Prickett, Nelsen, Davis, Schubert,
Tures, Wolf and Behrel. A 7 to 7 vote. The Chairman pro tem declared the motion lost.
The motion was then made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Neff that a representative
be appointed to confer with the Mosquito Abatement District. The Chairman pro tem
put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle,
Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and
Behrel. Nays: None. The Chairman pro tem declared the motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tures to adjourn.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
Otto W. J H nr ich
City Cler