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01/07/1957438 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLANES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HAIL, JANUARY 7, 1957, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis and Schubert responding to roll call. Alderman Bell and Dunlap were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Prickett to approve the minutes of December 17, 1956. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Clerk, Building Commissioner and Nurse and Welfare for December. Also the annual report of Fire ,Chief R. Kolze. Alderman Schubert reported about County Zoning hearing on some distance west of City Limits for storing liquid gas. The Council offered no objections. Alderman Davis reported th t the City employees would repair No. 1 Fire Station roof for present so bids woulMe advertised. Alderman Martin reported that not sufficient time remained to investigate about free vehicle license for City commissions and recommend the subject be investigated later in 1957. Alderman Tures reported about Water Main on Busse Highway east of Mason Lane. The motion was then made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert to advertise for bids for the water main. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Bell, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis and Schubert. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. OPEN BIDS FOR FUEL OIL AND GASOLINE. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Behrel the Clerk was instructed to open bids on fuel oil and gasoline. There were six bids on gasoline which the Mayor referred to the Finance Committee. There were four bids on fuel oil. The Mayor referred the fuel oil bids to Public Building Committee and declared a five minute recess. After reconvening Alderman Davis reported the Ma4land Oil Company was low bidder and the motion was made by Alderman Davis, which was seconded by Tistle, to &ward the fuel oil bid to Marland Oil Company. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alder- man Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay,Davis, and Schubert. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. LETTER FROM ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION REGARDING RAILROAD STATION AT CUMBERLAND. The Clerk read the following letter: Dear Mr. Henrich: Please refer to your letter of November 8, 1956 relative to the station facili- ties at Cumberland near Des Plaines, Illinois, in which you request that the Commis- sion investigate the situation. Please be adtised that the Commission did make an invests i tionsof your com- plaint some time ago and upon taking the matter up with the railroad'company, we received a reply thereto. A copy of the said letter .is attached for your information. It would appear that if the City of Des Plaines is not satisfied with the program outlined by the railroad company that it should file a formal petition with the Com- mission. The matter will then be docketed for hearing and all parties in interest given an opportunity to introduce evidence in their behalf, after which the Commission will issue an order in accordance with the evidence adduced at the said hearing. (Signed) R. B. Thomas, Chief Engineer The Clerk also read the Railroad letter. Alderman McKay requested a;copy of both letters. 1 1-7-57 ADOPT THACKER STREET ZONING ORDINANCE FROM DUPLEX TO SINGLE FAMILY. The Clerk read the above ordinance for second reading. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by McKay to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Weiler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis and Schubert. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE REZONING "UNRESTRICTED AREA TO COMMERCIAL" ON IEE STREET. The Clerk read for second regding the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Martin to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay and Schubert. Nays: Alderman Tures, Wolf and Davis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION A LOT IN TRIERS SUBDIVISION. The Clerk informed the Council he had a correct petition for annexation on the above lot. On motion by Alderman Neff and second'by Prickett the City Attorney is to draft an ordinance for annexation. 439 APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following resolution: C) BE TT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE c4 FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ct BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. 1 Total $18,207.45. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis and Schubert. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION TO MAKE PRATT,_ SCOTT AND MAPLE STREETS IN ORDHARD PLACE AREA ARTERIAL STREETS. The= Clerkread the above resolution and on motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Behrel it was referred to the Street Committee. MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. The following is the Mayor's Annual Report: I wish to submit to you my year end - year beginning report on our City a$Pairs. The year 1956 has presented problems - some of which were settled and some not. The most major problems which were solved to the future betterment of the City was the adoption of the one-half cent sales tax ordinance, the putting into operation the improvements to our water system and the adoption of the Water Commission Ordinance. These projects were delayed unnecessarily by the tactics of certain alderman. I appreciatedvery much the vision and support of these members of the City Council who worked so hard to adopt the necessary action on the part of the Council that was required to make these projects a reality. I feel confident that time will prove that you and I were right in our judgment. But the future is more important than the past. This being election year and not being able to forecast the make-up of the next City Council, I cannot predict what will be accomplished during the remainder of 1957 or the year to follow; but, as Mayor, I will exercise my duty and privilege to indicate to you so4e of the matters which I believe must be acted upon. 1) Finances - In all the reports I have made to you, I have been compelled to talk about money. My biggest worry has been "How can the City furnish all the services requested on the income available to us?" Frankly, I am deeply concerned about the demands with which we are faced, for example: increased police and fire forces, increased salaries, needed additional parking lots, full time administrator, elm tree disease control, special surveys requested, increased legal expenses because of zoning litigation, just to mention a few. 440 1-7-57 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. (Cont'd.) One thing in my opinion which is most important, is that each member of the Council must be budget conscious. Be sure you know how much money is available add don't forget that the Appropriation Ordinance is NOT your guide; but instead your guide is the tax levy ordinance and the Clerk's estimate of receipts from other sources. 2) A few of the problems to be faced in 1957 and future years :,(and the order of listing has no bearing on their importance) as I see them,'are as follows: a) Cumberland area street lighting. b) Downtown parking lots. c) Regulations concerning moving houses. d) Cumberland station parking lots. e) Streets and storm sewers in "Orchard Place". f) Widening (combined with storm sewers) of Thacker Street and Algonquin Road. g) The employment of a full time administrator. h) Parking lots along Oakton Street. i) Elimination of the Northwest Highway - Belt Line underpass. j) Elimination of the traffic problem created by the Chicago -North Western Railway crossing main arteries in the City. k) Should our boundaries be extended? Members of the City Council, the job that faces us is not an easy one, but I am confident that with a unified, realistic and trusting approach (disregarding politics and petty prejudices) the best for all of Des Plaines will be accomplished. (Signed) Kenneth G. Meyer Each member of the Council received a copy of the report. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES UNTIL 1957 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AB ADOPTED. The Clerk read the above resolution which is on file in Clerk's office. On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett the Council adopted the resolution. PLAT OF BIANCO ACRES. The Clerk presented the above plat of new subdivision and on motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Prickett the plat was referred to the Plan Commission. The Clerk read a letter from Superihtendent Warnicke regarding recommendation by Civil Defense Director Ralph to acquire surplus equipment from Federal Government available to certified Civil Defense Agencies based only on storage and administrative costs at a'price not to exceed $1,500.00. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tistle to grant the request. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis and Schubert. Nays: None. The ayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEASING OF CERTAIN LANDS TO DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT. TChicago and Northwestern Parks.1 The City Attorney read the above resolution. On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Prickett the Council adopted the resolution. RESOLUTION REGARDING POLLING PLACES. The City Attorney read the above resolution. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Prickett to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Weiler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, and Schubert. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. j`IRST READING ON ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT THE SPEED OF VEHICLES ON FOURTH. FIFTH AND SIXTH AVENUE IN CUMBERLAND. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. RICHARD C. ESTERQUEST REAPPOINTED TO ZONING BOARD. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Behrel the Council approved the reappointment of Richard C. Esterquest, 924 Alfini Drive, for five years to Zoning Board. 1 1-7-57 ARNOLD RUDE AND EARL WARNICKE APPOINTED AS MEMBERS OF THE NEW WATER COMMISSION. The Mayor requested the approval of Mr. Rude and Warnicke as members of the Water Commission. The Mayor informed the Council he thought that Des Plaines could have two members approved to the Commission. . - _ < ... ..,_ ..... _. . n The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Tures to approve the appointment of Arnold Rude, 965 Webster Lane as member of the Water Commission. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Tures, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis and Schubert. Nays: Alderman Wolf, Neff, and Wexler. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Martin the Council approved the appointment of Earl Warnicke as member of the Commissian provided two members from Des Plaines would be approved. The. Mayor referred to the Street Committee about one side parking on Center, Cora and White Street. The motion l'a.s made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Martin to refer to the Finance Committee the consideration of repealing Sales Tax. Alderman Martin's amendment was accepted by Alderman Neff that the Finance Committee also study 1956 revenues. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Tistle, Nelsen and Davis. Nays: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Prickett, McKay and Schubert. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 1 Alderman Martin requested the Clerk write the State Highway Department to place signs on Wolf Road regarding Park. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Wolf to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. km/vaOtto W J. Henrich Cit,'t Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOMS, JANUARY 21, 1957, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer with Alder- man Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Melsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert and Dunlap responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The. motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Behrel to approve the minutes of 'January 7, 1957. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Treasurer and annual report of Building Commissioner. Chief Kolze reported on his investigation of rooming house at 738 Graceland Avenue and on motion by Alderman Martin and seconded by Behrel the Council approved that a complaint be filed for ordinance violation. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Martin to approve that Attorney Eley handle the complaint. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Schubert reported on several County zonings to be held in Mt. Prospect on January 24, 1957, at 6:45 P.M. Also on a hearing held on rezoning to 10,000 square feet on Greenwood Avenue but he thought it was out of the City area where no objection should be filed. On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Wolf the Pleasant Manor subdivision plat was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. 441