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03/18/1957462 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNC IL, ZES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN, COUNCIL ROOM,CITY HALL, MARCH 18, 1957E AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer with Alderman Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistls, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert and Dunlap responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett to approve the minutes of March 4, 1957. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFIC IAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Treasurer and Nurse and Welfare. Engineer Fletcher reported about paving Fifth Avenue north; of Golf Road using Motor Fuel Tax Funds. The matter was referred to Street Committee. Alderman Tures appeared at this time. Attorney Eley reported that the disconnection suit of Premier Rose Gardens and Bauske had been dismissed February 11, 1957, and the matter is therefore now com- pletely finished. Attorney Eley also reported that the Chicago and Northwestern Railway would not annex their property north of Oakton Street. Attorney Eley reported Mr. Sengstock desired quiff -claim deeds from the City on several lots. The Mayor referred same to the Finance Committee. OPEN BIDS FOR CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN PARKING LOT. On motion by Alderman Wolf and Second by Nelsen the Council instructed the Clerk to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Milburn Bros., Mt. Prospect $. 14,283.50 Mayer Paving Company, Skokie 14,798.00 Arcole Midwest Corp. 15,802.50 R. W. Duntemann Co., Bensenville 15,928.00 Contracting and Material Co.,Evanston . 16,486.00 J. A. Ross & Co., Chicago 16,847.00 Robert A. Black, Chicago 16,218.90 Lakeside Construction Co., Chicago 17,079.00 Senaca Petroleta Co., Chicago 19,342.40 On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Bell the bids were Engineer and Parking Meter Committee. referred t o the City OPEN BIDS FOR CLEANING CATCH BASINS. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Prickett the Clerk was instructed to open the bid on the above. Only the one bid from City Sanitary Service, Wilmette, Illinois, was received for $5:75 per basin which was the same price the past two years. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Prickett to accept the bid., 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. BLUME SUBDIVISION APPROVED. Alderman Schubert reported that Unit "B", 0. W. Blume's Subdivision No. 2 was in order and has been approved by the Plan Commission and the Mpnicipal Development Committee recommends that the plat be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the same when a proper performance bond certified by the City Engineer regardingthe amount be filed and that permission be given to build only on lots 1 thru , and 31 thru 35, until the Everett Avenue improvements are available. On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Dunlap the Council concurred in the report. DREYER'S SUBDIVISION PLAT AND ERNST STADE TERRACE PLAT. On motion biAlderman Schu- bert and second by Dunlap both the above plats which had been referred to the Muni- cipal Development Committee had been turned over to the Plan Commission on March 11, 1957, and the Committee recommends the plats be referred to the Plan'Commission and the Council approve the action of the Municipal Development Committee, was approved by the Council. 1 1 1 3-18-57 HOWARD HIGHLANDS PLA'. Alderman Schubert reported on above plat that the Committee found that there isa possibility of a sewer being provided so that this subdivision can now be completed. The Committee recommends that the plat be referred to the Plan Commission with request they consider the plat in the light of the letter of January 5, 1956 from the Municipal Development Committee. On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Dunlap the Council concurred in the report. IETTER FROM MR. WAGNER OF THE ENJAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Alderman Schubert reported he had received a letter from Mr. Wagner regardingthe property at Mt. Prospect Road and Howard Street, that Mr. Wagner desires that the Council confirm approval of the Frederick Post Company, Py -O -My Company and Wm. Stange Company so he may confer with these companies. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Dunlap that the Council approves these companies but first the Council should receive a copy of plans of buildings, landscaping and regarding storm water reservoir. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. PRASSAS PARKING LOT IETTER. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Bell to concur in Alderman Wolf's report on the driveway to Kroger's store parking lot. On motion by Alderman Neff and second by Martin the matter was referred back to the Building and Grounds Committee regarding the Zoning violation. Alderman Bell reported he received a letter from Alderman Neff about flashing light at Southwest corner Algonquin and tee, and recommended that the matter be referred to City Attorney and Judiciary Committee for information as to whether or not such an ordinance is constitutional. Also, may such flasher lights be allowed in Des Plaines. Alderman Bell reported on house moving fee ordinance, that the Street Committee recommend present fee from $10.00 per day to $10.00 per hour. Bond to be increased to $1,000. to cover damage to City property. The Mayor referred same to the Attorney. Alderman Bell reported he had a copy of plans for street lights in Cumberland. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Behrel the plans were referred to the Board of Local Improvements with consideration of using Motor Fuel Tax for a portion of the project. The Mayor said he would appoint a man to check on all the addresses of owners of the property. Alderman McKay reported on letter from Safety Council on bicycle safety program, that the Police Committee held a meeting with the Safety Council on March 7th. The Po lice Committee feels the Bicycle Safety Program that the Safety Council is consider- ing has considerable merit. The Safety Council was asked to submit the program in detail after which it can be given further consideration by the Police Committee. POLICE AND FIRE UNIFORMS. Alderman McKay reported about $75.00 per man for uniforms, that the Police and Fire Committees recommend that Section 4.23, .Chapter 4, of the City Code be amended as under this section policemen are required to furnish own uniforms. There seems to be no similar requirement in the code concerning firemen. After code is amended, reeommend Marshal of Police and Fire Chief set up procedure whereby they will approve receipts showing actual uniform purchases. Further recom- mend that City reimburse the men the amounts of these approval receipts upon presenta- tion, the total such reimbursements for both Police and Fire personnel not to exceed $75.00 for any one man for any one calendar year. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Prickett the Council concurred in the recommendation. RENEW CONTRACT ON POLICE CARS. Alderman McKay reported the following: The Maine squad cars for Rental to 30,000 per car 463 Leasing Corporation has agreed to renew agreement for leasing of 5 one year from April 6 (end of current agreement), with certain changes. be increased from $265.00 to $275.00 per car per month, any mileage over per year to be charged at 5¢ instead of 5¢ per mile. If the price of gasoline increases more than 1¢ per gallon in excess of present tank wagon price of 27.8 cents per gallon, City to pay the additional cost over and above the 1 cent increase. If the price shod decrease more than 1 cent per gallon, nine Leasing Corporation to credit the City the amount of decrease under 1 cent per gallon. 464 3-4-57 RENEW CONTRACT ON POLICE CARS.(Cont'd.) Cars to be 1957 Chevrolets Models of the same type as now at present with the addition of safety belts. in use and equipped as If at any time it is felt a 6th car is necessary, agreement maybe re -negotiated to include the additional car at same costs, mileage limitations, etc., as apply to current renewal. Police Committee recommends agreement be renewed with Maine Leming Corporation as outlined above and that the Mayor be authorized to sign same on behalf of theCity. (Signed) S. E. cKay,;Chairman Walter Tistle Ray Tures After discussion the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Davis and Schubert. Nays: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Nelsen, Bell and Dunlap. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman McKay requested the City Attorney give an opinion on Architect fee for Library Building which was that the Architect is entitled to receive payment. The motion was then made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Nelsen that $6,000 be trans- ferred from Sales Tax to the Library Building Fund. 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 Prickett made a report on cost of Fire Station Noy. 2 and the addition to No. 1. The motion was then made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Behrel to transfer $8,040.66 from Sales Tax money to the Fire Construction Fund. 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 Tures reported the Water Committee investigated about Mr. Vesely's request for city water and recommend this being a hardship case the Water Committee recommends Vesely be allowed to tap on. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Schubert the report was concurred in. Alderman Tures reported that Superintendent Warnicke requested to consider advertising bids for a tractor equipped with a back -hoe and front-end loader for water maintenance crew and a Meter Test Bench for the Meter maintenance man. On motion by Alderman Tures. and second by Schubert the Council approvedto advertise for bids to be returned April 15, 1957. A copy of specifications to'be submitted to .Alderman Wolf. CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN PARKING LOT. Alderman Nelsen reported each Alderman had a copy of blue prints of the Chicago and Northwestern Parking Lot with a report from Engineer Fletcher and a Mr. Webster. The City Clerk read a letter from J. R. Lawrence, President of the First National Bank: It is our understanding that proposals will be received and considered on Monday, March 18, 1957 to cover the cost of surfacing, metering and otherwise improving for parking purposes the area known as the Chicago and Northwestern! Railway property fronting on Miner Street between Pearson Street and River Road. We are pleased to advise you that funds are available here for the purchase of the necessary amount of parking meter revenue bonds which might be sold for that purpose. It is our further understanding that the cost of the project will be approximately $ 22,000.00. Interest rate on the bonds would be 4% per annum, the price of the bonds would be not less than par, and parking meter revenues would be provided so that the bonds could be retired annually over a reasonable period such as ten years, and supported by a letter of opinion from Chapman and Cutler. (Signed) J. R. Lawrence 1 465 3-4-57 CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN PARKING IAT. (Cont'd.) The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Behrel that the Mayor be authorized to contact Chapman and Cutler for an opinion to see the amount of bonds that can be issued. The Mayor put the questions and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neffl, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman Nelsen and second by Martin the Council approved that the City Attorney draft a bond ordinance for parking lot on approval of Chapman and Cutler. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Neff the Council approved to refer to the Plan Commission for opinion on old North School to use for parking lot. 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 BILIS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK (7.D BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. 1 Total $14,950.89: (A Copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman lehrel 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, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by McKay to approve the Bishop Tree Removal and trimming bill for $1,474.38 which was held out last meeting. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tunes, Wolf, Neff, Waaler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Neff made a verbal report regarding the City Code, that the Code Commit- tee would meet to eliminate some of the old ordinances and check on needed amendments. The Mayor informed the Council Mrs. John Yaccino was in attendance and desired to speak about the Chicago and Northwestern crossing at station. She informed the Council she had turne0 petition with about 800 names about procuring adequate safe- guards and safety measures at the crossing. This petition was to be sent the Illinois Commerce Commission. The Mayor said that when a petition is sent to that Commission the City should state what they desired to have done. It was decided that a Committee be appointed to first confer with officials of the railroad. The Mayor appointed Alderman Wexler and Nelsen, and Harry Kinser, President of the Safety Council. The Clerk read a letter also from the Safety Council regarding this matter. ADOPT PARKING ORDINANCE. WHITE,CORA AND CENTER STREETS. The Clerk read for second read- ing the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Bures, 'Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. M. S. HOWARD REPORT ON MEYER COAL COMPANY CASE. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Neff the Report was referred to the Judiciary Committee. The Clerk read two letters regarding the sidewalk to be built on Wolf Road at Park and at Hannifin Corporation, which were from Hannifin Corporation and Park District. The Mayor referred the letters to Street Committee. The Clerk read a letter from Chicago and Northwestern Railway replying to letter regarding River Road and sidetrack on Ellinwood crossings, that the matter was referred to Division Engineer for correction. 4E6 3-4-57 The Clerk informed the Council he had two letters and two ordinances from the Cook County Highway Department requesting the City adopt the ordinances for No Parking on River Road from Northwest Highway to Brown Street and on Dempster from Northwest Highway to Milwaukee Avenue. The City has no jurisdiction on the Dempster Street item. The River Road ordinance was referred to Street Committee. Alderman McKay requested the City Clerk write a letter .to the State Highway Department regarding speed of autos on Golf Road west of Wolf to Mt. Prospect Road. Alderman McKay requested Superintendent of Public Works check with owners of the land at Golf and Seegers Road to find what their intentions are regarding the filling in of lot. ORDINANCE TO DISCONTINUE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF MONTHLY CHARGE FOR GARBAGE. ?ROM _FAMILY UNITS. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES APPOINTING JUDGES AND CLERKS QF ELECTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 16. 1957. The Clerk read the following resolution which is on file in Clerk's office: WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines will hold an election on Tuesday, April 16, 1957, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Police Magis- trate and seven Aldermen, one for each of the seven wards, and it being necessary to provide polling places, appoint judges and clerks of election, and to give notice of such election: ' NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, County of Cook, State of Illinois: Section 1. That the following places be and the same are hereby designated as the polling places for the election to be held on April 16, 1957: Section 2. That the following are, and they are hereby appointed as judges and clerks of election for the election to be held April 16, 1957: Section 3. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice of the, election to be held April 16, 1957, in the manner and form as provided by law in the DES PLAINES SUBURBAN TIMES afia the DES PLAINES JOURNAL. Section 4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption, and approval, according to law. Passed this lath day of March, 1957. Approved this lath day of March, 1957. /s/ Kenneth G. Meyer KENNETH G. MEYERI; MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ Otto W. J. Henrich OT TO W. J. HENRICH, CITY CLERK On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tures the Council adopted the resolution. REZONING APPLICATION DEVON AND RIVER ROAD. The Clerk informed the Council he had a zoning application at Devon and River Road, and Alderman Schubert informed the Council the Municipal Development Committee and Zoning Board was having a meeting regarding this area and suggested this application held over for next meeting.; The motion of Alderman Wolf which was seconded by Tures to refer to Zoning Board was withdrawn and application held up. ZONING APPLICATION 716 GRACELAND AVENUE. The Clerk informed the Council he had a rezoning application to rezone the west side of Graceland Avenue from Prairie to Marion from single family to multi -family. On motion by Alderman Behrel and second by Prickett the application was referred to Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. 1 1 1 3-4-57 LAUREL AVENUE ONE-WAY. The Clerk read a letter from the Clerk, Mrs. Weitman, of the First Church of Christ Scientist about making Laurel Avenue one-way on Sundays. The Mayor referred same to Street Committee. LETTER FROM DALE K. AUCK REGARDING ORDINANCE FOR PROPANE AND BUTANE GASES. Former Alderman Dale K. Auck who is Director of Fire Protection Division, Federation of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies, sent a letter to Council recommending ordinances regarding liquefied petroleum gas. The matter was referred to City Attorney to draft an ordinance,on motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Behrel. The ordinance requiring fee for non-resident peoOle for Parking Lot. 1 was deferred to next meeting, on motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Behrel, so the Aldermen could study the ordinance. ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for first reading the zoning ordinance for property lots White Steel Car Addition. ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance for rezoning west side River Road.between Stockton and Birchwood Avenue. FIRST READING REPEALING ANNEXATION ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the repealing ordinace of Lot 11 Block 4, Homeland Acres. In adopting the annexation ordinance an error was made of not including part. of Oakton Street. FIRST READING ANNEXATION ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the corrected ordinance annexing Lot 11 Block 4, Homeland Acres, including Oakton Street. ADOPT ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT PARKING LAUREL AVENUE. The Clerk read for second reading the ordinance for 3 hour parking on laurel Avenue between Webford and Prairie Avenue. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by McKay to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay,Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Behrel to adjourn the meeting to Monday, March 25, 1957. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto A. J. Henrich C .r y Clerk 467