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09/04/19561 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, SEPTEMBER 4,,, 11956,, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided with Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Davis responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Dunlap to approve the minutes of August 20, 1956. Alderman Behrel requested the following correction changing City Survey motion "to approve the report of Committee to engage J. L. Jacobs Company for survey not to exceed $4,600.00." Alderman Dunlap requested the following corrections: Fifth paragraph, Page 2, correct to "License and Inspection Committee." Last paragraph, Page 3, change Howard Street to Forest Avenue. Paragraph 5, Page 4, add after tax levy - "and that the Sanitation Committee study further the possi city of reducing the present fee 1957 and report the findings with recommendation for 1957 budget." On Page 5, about 1956 Tax Levy change the motion to read "to delete from 1956 Tax Levy ordinance that section pertaining to the Garbage Levy." The motion was voted upon by acclamation with corrections made. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Clerk for August and three © month report of Nurse and Welfare. Ltd' ee DRIVE - IN THEATRE - MILWAUKEE AVENUE AND GOLF ROAD. City Attorney turned over to the City Clerk the copy of petition of property owners opposing the theatre. Alderman ' Schubert to check proceedings of case. ORCHARD ESTATE LOT 1 SUBDIVISION. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Behrel to approve the subdivision plat. After discussion, on motion by Alderman Neff and second by Bell, the plat was referred back to Municipal Development Committee. APPLICATION SEPTIC TANK, 942 WARRINGTON ROAD, APPROVED. Alderman' Prickett reported he had an application for septic tank at 949 Warrington Road, and on motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tistle the Council approved the application. Alderman Bell reported on parking in Northwest Highway and Broadway Avenue area. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Nelsen the City Attorney is to draft two hour parking ordinance. 1 Alderman Bell reported request by School Board of Orchard Place for patrolman at Mannheim and.Morse during school crossing time. The Mayor referred same to Traffic Commission. -On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Nelsen, Superintendent Warnicke is to install "Slow School" signs at Maple and Morse, Maple and Pratt and Mannheim and Morse was approved by Council. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Tistle the Council approved that Super- intendent Wernicke install "No Pahking" signs in front of Orchard Place School. The Mayor referred the item of no parking at schools to Traffic Commission. GATES AT OAKTON, TOUHY AND PROSPECT AVENUE. Alderman Bell read a letter reporting on meeting with officials regarding the above gates. The following are the proposals: 1. Oakton Street - The State and Soo Line Railroad to pay all the cost as per division of costs to be agreed upon between these two parties. 2. Touhy Avenue - The County and Soo Line Railroad to pay all the cost as per division of cost to be agreed upon between these two parties. 3. Prospect Avenue - The City of Des Plaines and the Soo Line Railroad to pay all the cost as per division of cost to be agreed upon. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Tistle the Council approved that the Clerk write the State Highway Department to install traffic lights at Touhy and Mannheim.Rd. 399 400 9-4-56 GATES AT OAKTON, TOUHY AND PROSPECT AVENUE. (Cont'd.) On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Tistle the Council approved that the City pay the two thirds cost of gates at Prospect Avenue and the Clerk write the State Highway Department. TRAFFIC SIGNALS ELLINWOOD, IEE AND PEARSON. Alderman Bell made the motion to install traffic lights at Pearson and Lee and walk signals Ellinwood and Iee at a cost of about $25,000. After discussion, on motion by Alderman McKay and second by Davis the matter was referred back to the Street Committee. RESOLUTION MAINTENANCE NON -ARTERIAL STREETS. Alderman Bell read the resolution for maintenance non -arterial streets from September 1, 1956 to December:31, 1956. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Tistle to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Davis. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. LIGHTING FIXTURE BID AWARDED TO BROOKS ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY. Alderman Prickett reported the Graham Electric Company had sent a letter increasing their bid on the fixtures, therefore the Brooks Electric Supply Company were low bidder,. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Nelsen to return the Grabar Company bid and award the bid to the Brooks Electric Supply Company. Thee Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Davis. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRE HOSE BID AWARDED TO GREAT LAKES FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY. The, motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell that the bid for 500 feet of fire hose for $1,000.00 be awarded the Great Lakes Fire Equipment Company. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Bell, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Davis.' Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TO CERTIFY TWO LIEUTENANTS AND ONE CAPTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Bell the Police and Fire Commissioners are to certify two lieutenants and one captain from the eligible list was approved by Council. PARKING LOT EVERETT AND ILLINOIS STREETS. On motion by Alderman Nelsen and second by Bell Superintendent Warnicke is to construct a parking lot on City property Northeast corner Everett and Illinois by use of City employees was approved by. Council. PARKING IAT NO. 4. Alderman Nelsen reported about estimated cost of Parking Lot No. 4, about $135,000.00. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Davis the City Attorney negotiate on purchase of property. After discussi,on,the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Nelsen and Davis. Nays: Alderman Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Tistle, Bell and McKay. .The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried. Alderman Dunlap called attention to City Code on voting and the Mayor reversed the decision and declared the motion lost. The reason the motion was not carried is that the Council desires to meet with the Chamber of Commerce to further discuss the financiing. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following resolution: BE IT 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 MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. (A schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk.) Total $20,565.76. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Tistle to adopt the resolution. Alderman Behrel requested a check for Skokie Valley Asphalt Company for $100:00 Sanitation Department be held out. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay & Davis. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried with the one bill held out. 1 401. 9-4-56 ADOPT RESOLUTION RELOCATE ILLINOIS TOLL ROAD. Alderman Behrel read the resolution to relocate Toll Road from Prassas property west to Forest Preserve. On motion by Alddrman Behrel and second by.Prickett the Council adopted the resolution and the Clerk is to send a copy to the Chairman of the Illinois Toll Road Commission. J. L.•JACOBS AND_COMPANY AGREFMENT FOR SURVEY. Alderman Behrel reported that the Special Committee had met with Mr. Jacobs of J. L. Jacobs Company and the draft of agreement between J. L. Jacobs and Company and the City was received and scope of operations as outlined were discussed. The members of your special Caamnittee find the draft of agreement in order and recommend the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Martin that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell and McKay. Nays: Alderman Schubert and Davis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Nelsen disappeared at this time. ADOPT AMENDMENT TO PARKING IAT ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the ® ordinance amending Parking Lot Ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk In called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Q Tistle, Bell, McKay,&Davis. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE CHANGING BELLE PLAINE TO PRATT AVENUE. The Clerk read for second reading the ordinance changing Belle Plaine to Pratt Avenue. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Martin to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Bell, McKay and Davis. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 ORDINANCE TO VACATE PART OF AMHERST AVENUE. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Martin to adopt the ordinance. After discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn. Then, on motion by Alderman Martin and second by Bell the City Attorney was instructed by the Council to negotiate a reasonable amount for land vacated. APPROVE ROBERT HALL CLOTHES SIGN ON RAND ROAD. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Bell to approve the sign for Robert Hall Clothes. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, McKay and Davis. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. At request of Alderman Neff the City Attorney is to draft an ordinance on height of signs. ORDINANCE PLACING POLICE MAGISTRATE UPON A SALARY. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. ORDINANCE AMENDING PARKING LOT ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING THREE HOUR PARKING ON MARION STREET. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. ORDINANCE VACATING PUBLIC A LIEY. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Davis and second by Neff the City Attorney is to draft ordinance for price of land in vacating alley. PETITION TO DEDICATE PORTION OF PROSPECT AND EVERETT AVENUES AND VACATE PORTION OF CHESTNUT STREET. The above petition was referred to the Street and Municipal Develop- ment Committee and Plan Commission. OPEN BID ON PARKING METERS. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Prickett the Clerk was instructed to open bid on parking meters. One bid received from Magee -Hale - Park -O -Meter Company - $62.60 per meter installed with 5 per cent discount for cash in 60 days. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Schubert to accept the bid. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, McKay and Davis. Nays: Alderman Dunlap and Neff. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 402, 9-4-56 FIRST READING ORDINANCE 6 1000 LB. LIMIT ON VAN BUREN BETWEEN IEE AND MARGARET STREETS. The Clerk read for first reading the above 'ordinance. 1 Alderman Prickett reported of a roof extending 4 inches over building line at 877 S. Wolf Road. On motion by Alderman Prickett andsscond by Weiler 'the Council instructed the Building Commissioner to allow same. Alderman McKay voted no. TO ADVERTISE BIDS ON IMPROVING NON -ARTERIAL STREETS. On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Schubert the bids should be advertised for improving non -arterial streets to be returned next meeting. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Tistle to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. LU . i. Nenrich C y Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, SEPTEMBER 17, 1956, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by City Clerk }enrich due to absence of the Mayor with Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Davis responding to roll call. On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Tures the Council appointed Alderman McKay Mayo* pro tem. The Mayor appeared just as Alderman McKay had taken the chair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tures to approve the minutes of September 4, 1956. Alderman Neff requested that on page three on toll road resolution that she did not vote. With corrections made the motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Treasurer aind Building Commissioner for August. 1 1 OPEN BIDS ON NON -ARTERIAL STREETS IMPROVEMENT. On motion by Alderman; Behrel and second by Martin the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Black Top Roads Company, Melrose Park $ 6,910.40 Arrow Road Construction Company,Forest Park 6,636.29 Skokie Valley Asphalt Company, Des Plaines 6,125.88 The Mayor referred the bids to the City Engineer, State Highway Department and Street Committee. Bids were turned over to the City Engineer. OPEN BIDS ON WATER MAIN FOR MINERiSTREET. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Wolf the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Jim's Trenching Service, Chicago $ 18,250.74 Joe Divito and Co., Des Plaines 11,405.00 Clyde Wilber Plumbing & Heating Co.,Chicago 10,152.50 On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Dunlap the bids were referred to Water Committee and City Engineer. OPEN BIDS ON SEWER CLEANING EQUIPMENT. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Tures the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: O'Brien Mfg. Co., Chicago $ 3,605.40 City Sales Co., Chicago 2,727.25 W. H. Stewart, Inc., New York 3,051.50 On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Behrel the bids were referred to Sewer Committee and Superintendent Warnicke.