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04/16/1956Lr a 1 1 4-9-56 NEW CITY CENSUS. Alderman Behrel reported he had checked with, the Census Bureau and received a form regarding action to be taken for a census. On motion by Alderman Behrel and second by Martin the Clerk was instructed to write to the Census Bureau to inform them about taking the census. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W. J. H8 ich City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, APRIL 16, 1956, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting vas called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer with Alder- man Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. Alderman Tures and Behrdl were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Prickett to approve the minutes of April 2, 1956. The Mayor requested a change on page two that "any three Alderman can always call a Council meeting, but it is customary to ask the Mayor to call the meeting." At paragraph five to add "if proper applications are made for same." The motion was then voted upon by acclama- tion with corrections made. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Treasurer and Community Nurse for March, and the Fire Marshal's report for first three months of 1956. The Mayor ordered them placed on file. Alderman Schubert reported that several plats of new subdivisions were in the hands of Plan Commission and he would like the opinion of Council on double frontage lots. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Dunlap to prohibit double frontage lots. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler. Nays: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Wolf, Prickett, Tistle and Martin. The Mayor declared the motion lost. SIGN PERMITS. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Prickett to approve sign application of Clark Service Station. After discussion on sign ordi- nance, the motion was made by Alderman Sc Ubert. andrsdconded7WNeft to tabie-thei .,. item. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler and Martin. Nays: Alder- man Wolf, Prickett and Tistle. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman. Wolf and seconded by Prickett to approve the sign application of Hall Clothing Store. On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Dunlap the application was referred back to the Committee. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Nelsen that the City Attorney draft a sign amending ordinance for signs over. 70 square feet. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Davis, Dunlap, Wolf, Wexler, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: Alderman Bell, McKay, Schubert, Neff and Martin. The Mayor declared the motion carried: The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Prickett to approve the Prassas sign application. On motion by Alderman Nelsen and second by Dunlap the application was referred back to the Committee. REZONING DENIED FOR NORTHWEST CORNER OF WOLF AND OAKTON. On motion by Alderman Neff and second by Dunlap the Council concurred in the recommendation of Zoning Board denying the rezoning to Commercial the northwest corner of Wolf and Oakton. 351 352 4-16-56 Alderman Bell reported that the traffic hazard on Harding Avenue be referred to the Traffic Commisdion. The motion was made by Alderman Belland seconded by Martin to refer the hazard to the Traffic Commission. An amending motion was made by Alder- man Nelsen and seconded by Neff to include the parking on Cora Street from Algonquin to Oakton and the parking ordinance to the Traffic Comnission.I The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Davis and Neff. Nays: Alderman Bell, McKay, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. The Mayor declared the motion lost. The previous motion was voted upon by acd mation. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by McKay to refer the Parking Ordinance to the Traffic Commission.for study and parking on Cora Street from Algonquin to Oakton. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler and Tistle. Nays: Alderman Schubert, Wolf, Martin and Prickett. The Mayor declared the motion carried. VACATION OF PART OF JARVIS STREET DENIED. Alderman Bell reported that the request to vacate the part of Jarvis Street requested by Attorney E. 0. Daw be denied. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Neff the Council concurred in the report. BELL AND GUSTUS, INC. TETTER. Alderman Bell reported on request of Bell and Gustus for increase from $6.00 to $12.00 per month to service the four controllers on Miner Street tied in with the Railroad. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by McKay to grant the increase and Mayon be authorized to sign agreement. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TO IMPROVE THE CORNER OF VAN BUREN AND MARGRET STREETS. Alderman Bell reported about request to improve corner of Van Buren and Margret. The motion4as made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Martin to pave the corner at City expense. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman. Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: Alderman Schubert. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRE AND POLICE CIISSION TO SET UP RULES FOR POLICE WOMAN. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tistle the Council approved the following ecommendation: Your Police Committee recommends that the Fire and Police Commission be requested to set up rules and regulations to cover the employment of a full-time police woman for the City of Des Plaines. The Police Committee to be furnished with a copy of such rules and regulations as soon as they have been 'decided upon, so that it may take further action. (Sued) S. E. McKay, Ch. (Signed) Walter Tistle TO INSTALL CELL IN BASEMENT. Alderman McKay made the following report: Your Police Committee recommends that the necessary steps be taken at once to install a prisoners cell in the basement of the Municipal Building. Sometimes a prisoner is so unruly he should be placed in a cell where he cannot disturb the officer in charge or others within earshot of the regular cell -block. Furthermore such an isolation cell would be useful when two or more prisoners are in custody, and it is deemed expedient to separate them. (Signed) S. E. McKay, Ch. (Signed) Walter Tistle The Mayor referred same to Building and Grounds Committee for recommendation. TO CERTIFY AN ADDITIONAL PATROLMAN FOR REPLACEMENT. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tistle the Council approved to have the Fire and Police Commission certify an additional patrolman for replacement. REFERENDUM FOR NEW LIBRARY BUILDING. Alderman McKay made the following report: Your Special Library Committee met with the Library Board on April 10th to give further consideration to the matter of a more adequate library for the City of Des Plaines. Present for the Library Board: Pres. Schalk, Mr. Rudiger, Mr. Burfisher, Mrs. Kunkel, Mrs. 'Wick, Mrs. Morehart, Mrs. Scholl, Mrs. Church. Mrls. Smith, librarian, was also in attendance, as were Aldermen Prickett, Martin and McKay of the Special Library Committee. 353 4-16-56 REFERENDUM FOR NEW LIBRARY BUILDING. (Cont'd.) The survey referred to in our report of January 19th was completed by Library Consultants, Inc. several weeks ago, and copy of their report in connection there- with was furnished each member of our Committee. Additional copies of course were made available to the Library Board. Our meeting of the 10th was for the purpose of considering this report, and to try to progress the matter of a new library. Following preliminary discussion motion was made by Mr. Burfisher, and duly seconded, that the City Cougcil be requested to promote a special bond issue in an amount not to exceed $500,00.00 for a new library for Des Plaines. This motion was agreed to by the Board. However, following this, and with the approval of the Board, your Special Library Committee agreed it would set $450,000.00 as the pro- posed bond issue, in its recommendation to the Council. In arriving at the amount of $450,000.00, your Committee has used estimated :CD: figures furnished by Library Consultants for cost of building, equipment and archi- tect's fees; and what is thought by your Committee to be an adequate allowance for itC7 site and contingencies. Your Special Library Committee recommends that the City Council and the City d Attorney take all necessary preliminary steps for the holding of a referendum for a special bond issue of $450,000.00 for a new public library project for the City of Des Plaines. (Signed) S. E. McKay' (bigned) L. E. Martin (Signed) A. J. Prickett On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Martin the Council approved to have the City Attorney draft an ordinance for the holding of a referendum.' TO CERTIFY FOUR FIREMEN. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tistle the Council approved to have the Fire and Police Commission certify four firemen for May 16, 1956. TO INSTALL NEW UNDERPASS FOR WEILER CREEK -CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY. Alderman Wexler reported he had specifications for new underpass for Weller Creek at Chicago and Northwestern Railway. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Davis the Council is to advertise for bids to be returned May 7, 1956.meeting for the installation of underpass. Alderman Wexler made a report of storm sewers in Orchard Place Area and suggested that the Board of Local Improvements start special assessment proceedings for installa- ti8n of the storm sewers before the new highway is installed. PARKING LOT APPRAISAL. 'On motion by Alderman Nelsen and second by Prickett the City Council is to engage an appraisor for parking lot property. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Neff the north side parking lotswas referred to the Council as a Committee of the Whole to meet Monday, May 14, 1956. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman McKay presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABIE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CIERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. (A schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk.) Total $24,389.98. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Bell to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put. the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION ZONING BOARD TO CONSIDER PROPER ZONING OF ORCHARD PLACE AREA. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Bell the Council adopted the resolution for Zoning Board to hold public hearings for proper rezoning in Orchard Pace Area. * See after Adjournment. 54 4-16-56 ADOPT ORDINANCE ON DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOTS. The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance regarding double frontage lots. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Dunlap to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance, The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: byes: Alderman Nelsen,Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: Alderman / Neff. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Dunlap to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: Alderman Neff. The Mayor declared to motion carried. �F IRS AD ING ANNEXAT ION ORDINANCE, NORTH OF TOUHY AT BIRCH STREET. The Clerk read for first reading the above annexation ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Bell to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle.1 Nays: Alderman V Neff. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Prickett to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. DIMUCCI PLAT. On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Dunlap the Dimuoci Sub- division Plat was referred back to the Plan Commission. ADOPT 60 DAY LIMIT VEHICLE LICENSE ANNEXED AREAS. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Bell to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. 'The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Bell to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. LIMITATION OF LIQUOR LICENSE ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the limit- ation to 14 Class A and 7 Class B license. The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second reading. PETIT ION TO DISCONNECT FROM CITY. The Clerk informed the Council he had a petition to disconnect from City signed by Robert H. and Marilyn Falkenberg. Land is on River Road south of Touhy Avenue. The petition was referred to the City Attorney and Municipal Development Committee. REQUEST TO VACATE MANNHEIM ROAD AT TOUHY. A request was received from Attorney M. Fio Rito to vacate Mannheim Road at Touhy Avenue. When Mannheim Road was moved easterly, in error they failed to vacate the old Mannheim Road. The Mayor referred same to Street Committee. THREE ZONING VARIATIONS INTENSITY USE OF LOT. The Clerk info med the Council he had three zoning variations as follows: 498 State Road, 1418 Lincoln Avenue and 1252 Brown Street. On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Prickett the applications were referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals to call a hearing.! The Clerk informed the Council he had a request from the VI. F. W. to be allowed to drive their auto around the City. This auto is for their carnival. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to grant the request. COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ON WARD CHANGES. The Mayor appointed the following Committee to investigate change of wards: Alderman Nelsen, Tistle, Behrel, Wexler and City Clerk. A. F. MASON, 510 WEBFORD AVENUE APPOINTED TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMMISSION. The Mayor requested confirmation of the aappointment of A. F. Mason to the Civil Service Com- mission. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Dunlap to defer action on the appointment. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called:the roll: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler and Martin. Nays: Alderman Nelsen, Davis, Schubert, Wolf, Prickett and Tistle. The Mayor voted "no" and declared the motion lost. On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Schubert the Council'appn.oved the appointment. 355 4-16-56 Superintendent Warnicke reported R. J. Kerr Chemicals, Inc. informed him if the City installed new water main on Northwest Highway it would cost their company about $1,000.00 to connect with the new main. They will agree to give an easement and will not hold City liable for any damage caused by main breaking, provided the City would pay them $500.00. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Prickett to pay the $500.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Martin to adjourn the meeting to April 23, at 8:00 P.M. to consider the liquor ordinance, Orchard Place Area Plan and Meyer Coal Company case. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. *ADOPT FIRE CHIEF ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the ordinance krZ changing the Fire Marshal to Fire Chief. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Martin to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk • called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsdn, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Tistle, and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the ▪ motion carried. ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, APRIL 23, 1956 AT 8:00 PM.. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by City Clerk Henrich due to absence of the Mayor, with Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel and Tistle responding to roll call. Alderman' Prickett and Davis were absent. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert to appoint Alder- man Wolf Chairman pro tem. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Dunlap the Council removed the Meyer Company case from the table. After long discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Bell that the Council retain John Burke to study the past proceedings of Meyer Company case and in two weeks report back to the Council to give an opinion if the case should be reopened. The Mayor had made his appearance during the discussion. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel and Tistle. Nays: Alderman Tures and Wolf. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE INCREASING TAVERNS TO 14 AND L'IQUOR STORES TO 7. The motion x¢as made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Behrel to pass the liquor ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Wexler, Martin, Behrel and Tistle. Nays: Alderman McKay, Schubert and Neff. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Tures to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Wexler, Martin, Behrel and Tistle. Nays: Alderman McKay and Neff. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ORCHARD PLACE AREA TRAFFIC. The motionwas made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Martin that the speed limit, through streets, survey of streets in Orchard Place Area be referred to Traffic Commission. TO CERTIFY ONE MAN FOR SANITATION DEPARTMENT. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Tistle the Council approved to instruct the Civil Service Commission to certify one man for Sanitation Department. TRUCK TRAFFIC EVERGREEN STREET.•On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Schubert the Council referred the truck load limit on Evergreen Street to the Traffic Commission.