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05/06/1957CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to with Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, McKay, Schubert and Dunlap responding to 485 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD•IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MAY 6, 1957, AT 8:00 P.M. order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to approve the minutes of April 15 and adjourned meeting of April 22, 1957. The motion was voted upon by acclamatioh. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Commissioner and City Clerk for April. Alderman Schubert reported on two County Zoning hearings to be held and said he would turn the report over to the Municipal Development Committee Chairman. APPROVE DREYER'S SUBDIVISION PLAT. Alderman Schubert reported the Plan Commission had approved the Dreyer's Subdivision Plat and he made the motion, which was seconded by Dunlap, that the Council approPe the Plat. The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion. TO REZONE THE PROPERTY ON NORTH SIDE OF DEVON AVENUE BETWEEN RIVER ROAD AND HIGGINS RD. Alderman Schubert made the following report: Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and found: That the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Des Plaines held a public hearing on February 5, 1957; That the Zoning Board recommends that the zoning remain Single Family Residential and not be changed to Commercial and that such zoning is not in accord with the City Plan of Des Plaines; That since the hearing, a petition has been received asking that a portion of the property be rezoned to Commercial. That the best interests of the people of Des Plaines would be served if the zoning of the property be changed to Commercial for a distance of 250 feet north of the north line of Devon Avenue and extending from River Road to Higgins Road. The Committee recommends that the City Attorney be instructed to drawn an ordinance changing the zoning to Commercial for the property lying on the North side of Devon Avenue between River Rca d and Higgins Road and extending north to a depth of 250 feet from the north line of Devon Avenue. /s/ Dana Schubert H. H. Behrel On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Behrel the Council concurred in the recommendation. PLEASANT MANOR PLAT. Alderman Schubert made the following report on Pleasant Manor Unit No. 2 and No. 3: That the School Board in the District in Orchard Place does not desire any of the subdivider's land for school use and that there is no Park District in the area; and that the School Board is willing to accept a donation of money and that the Des Plaines Park District is willing to accept money to improve a nearby park area when they acquire jurisdiction. That the subdivider is willing to donate $50 per lot to be divided equally between the School Board and Park Board upon the approval of the plats for Unit 2 and Unit 3. Therefore, we recommend that the plats and City Clerk authorized to sign the same bonds in the amount of $36,250.00 for Unit for Units 2 and 3 be approved and the Mayor upon the presentation of performance 2 and $4.,920 for Unit 3. /s/ Dana Schubert H. H. Behrel R. M. Dunlap The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Dunlap to concur in the recommendation. After discussion, in which Alderman Neff thought the cash amount for Park and School Districts was insufficient, the motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Wolf to table the plat. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk 486 5-6-57 called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Wolf, Neff, Behrel, Prickett, McKay and Tistle. Nays: Alderman Tures, Wexler, Nelsen, Bell, Schubert and Dunlap. The Mayor declared the motion lost. The Mayor put the question on the previous motion and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes:Alderman Tures, Wexler, Behrel, Prickett, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: Alderman Wolf, Neff and Tistle. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the plat approved. APPROVE SEPTIC TANKS. Alderman Wolf recommended the applications for septic tanks at 1042 and 1092 Everett Lane be approved. On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Tistle the Council concurred in the report. ROB BINS PERMANENT MARKERS FOR STREETS. Alderman Bell recommended the, Street Depart- ment be authorized to spend up to $350.00 for installation of Robbins Permanent Markers for trial. Superintendent of Public Works to report to Street Committee in six months as to durability of this installation. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Wolfto concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexl r, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TO ADVERTISE BIDS WIDENING STREETS. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett to advertise bids for widening Center at Oakton and at Second and Prairie Avenues, to be returned May 20, 1957. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. DRIVEWAYS APPLICATION GRANTED WHITE AND OAKTON. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Wolf the Council approved three twenty-five foot driveways for service station at Oakton and White Street. Alderman Prickett voted no. AWARD BID ON METER TEST BENCH. The motion was made by :Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert to award the bid on meter test bench to the Badger Meter Manufacturing Co., 2371 N. 30th Street, Milwaukee 45, Wisconsin for $727.32. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TRACTOR BIDS REJECTED. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Schubert the bids on tractor were rejected and the Clerk instructed to return checks. REQUEST FOR WATER DEFERRED. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert to grant the requests for the use of water in Rand -Hawthorne Lane Area, on approval of Hawthorne Lane Association. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by 'Wolf to defer action at this meeting. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLO ING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE. AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. • (L44,44 3)136 /13.0o /) Total $2623 ,048. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Bell to adopt the resolution. Alderman Prickett requested the three checks for $203.46 on Fire Depart- ment for shoes and shirts be held out. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. OPEN BIDS ON WELL ThTAIRS. The motion by Alderman Tures and second by Alderman Wolf the bids for lowering well were opened. The following bids were received: M. P. Schneller and Associates,1144 Dearborn Ave., Aurora, Illinois $ 2,184.00 Cliff Neely, 527 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, Illinois 2,400.00 On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Tures the bids were referred to the Water Committee. 5-6-57 ATTORNEY ELEY'S LETTERS ON ACCIDENTS. The Clerk readiwo letters, one regarding accident of Sylvia Averill and the other Evelyn Thorsen. The Mayor referred the letters to the Judiciary Committee. The Clerk read the report from Plan Commission on parking at old North School, that the use of the North School property for a City parking lot would be acceptable land usage. The economical operation and practical use of this site was not a consideration on our appraisal. The Mayor ordered the report placed on file. IIIThe Zoning Board reported the rezoning from Commercial to Light Industry at 1297 Lee Street, that a recommendation would be made after a hearing when the proposed actual use will be described. REZONING FROM SINGLE FAMILY TO MULTIPLE ON GRACELAND. The Zoning Board recommended to rezone the property at 688 section of Graceland Avenue, Lots 1 through 6 in Parsons and Lee's Addition to Town of Des Plaines, being a subdivision of Lots 72,73,74,139 to 145 and 174 to 177 in Town of Des Plaines. On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by McKay the Council approved the recommendation and instructed the !Attorney to draft an ordinance. The Clerk read two letters from District Engineer that Everett Avenue was ‹t approved as Arterial Street No. 21 and that they are checking about signs off% Golf "7-4 Road for Cumberland School. 7:-4% 1 1 GARBAGE ORDINANCE. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Neff to adopt the Garbage Ordinance eliminating fee. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett to table the ordinance. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation. ADOPT ORDINANCE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Behrel to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Schubert and Dunlap..Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE PIPING AND APPLIANCE IN BUILDINGS OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Behrel to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, McKay, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ANNEXATION ORDINANCE LOr A. TRIER'S RESUBDIVISION. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Behrel to adopt the ordinance but the motion and second was with- drawn due to agreement. The motionlas then made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Behrel to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement regarding the payment $2,241.00 for paving Forest .Avenue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. The motion was then made to adopt the annexation ordinance, by Alderman Neff and second by Behrel. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE USE OF FLASHING LIGHTS. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Neff to adopt the above ordinance. The Mayor inquired if the rail- road gate flashing lights could operate. The motion was made then by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Prickett to table the ordinance. Then the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wexler, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE TO CHANGE MONTHLY CHARGE ON GARBAGE COLLECTION. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Neff to adopt the above ordinance. The ordinance was tabled, on motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by McKay. 487 488 5-6-57 BUTLER BROTHERS LEASE FOR FLYING MODEL PLANES. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and second by Wolf to authorize the Mayor to sign the above lease and Clerk to have liability policy renewed. The Mayor put the question and. the Clerk Called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, !Bell, Nelsen, McKay, Schubert and Dunlap. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. BONDS OF CITY OFFICIALS IPPROVED. The Mayor informed the Council that the City Attorney approved the official's bonds, and the Council vote approval. On ration by Alderman Prickett and second by Tures the Council voted to approve the bonds. ADJOURN SINE DIE. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and to adjourn sine die. The motion was voted upon by acclamation declared the motion carried. seconded by Dunlap whereupon the Mayor INDUCTION CEREMONIES. Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer presented Mr. Sheppard, who presided as Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Sheppard then introduced Rev. Wm. Earl Brehm, who gave the invocation. Police Magistrate Albert L. Sengstock then installed the newly elected Aldermen, City Treasurer and City Clerk. Police Magistrate Albert L. Sengstock was then installed by City Clerk, Otto W. J. Henrich. Police Magistrate' Sengstock then installed the newly elected Mayor, Herbert H. Behrel, after which Mayor Behrel gave his opening address. Magistrate Sengstock then called former Mayor Meyer to the platform and with an eloquent address presented the Mayor with a motor for his boat and a camera. Mr. Mayer then made his farewell address. COUNCIL RECONVENES. Mayor Herbert H. Behrel called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll with Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan responding to roll call. Alderman Martin was absent due to being hospitalized for operation. ,Mayor Behrel read a telegram from Alderman Martin. RESOLUTION FIRST NATIONAL BANK DES PLAINES DEPOSITORY. The Clerk read the above resolution. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Bell, the Council adopted the resolution. The Clerk informed the Council he had received a letter from the First Church. of Christ Scientist about the poor condition of Marion Street. The Mayor referred same to the Street Committee and Superintendent of Public Works. ! The Clerk read a letter from Forest Trailer Park asking for reduction of fire contract. The Mayor referred same to Fire Committee. The Clerk informed the Council he had received two letters for quit claim deeds on a number of lots. He said he received the Carlton letter on April 30,1957 and the Johnson letter on May 4, 1957. The Mayor referred the letters to the Finance Committee. APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAYS CONTOUR SAWS. The Clerk informed the Council he had plat and request for driveways from Contour Saws. The Mayor referred same to Street Committee. APPROVE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard the Council approved the Mayor's Committee appointments: Finance: PRICKETT, McKay, Bell, Martin Municipal Development: BELL, Wexler, Dunlap Police: NELSON, Tures, Wright Fire: TISTLE, Figard, Ratieke Building and Grounds: RATIEKE, Tistle,.Bell License and Inspection: CALLAGHAN, Neff, Martin Sanitation: DUNLAP, Nelson, Wexler Streets and Traffic: MCKAY, Martin, Wexler Water: TURES, Wright, Prickett Sewers: MCKAY, Tistle, Figard Building Control & Inspection: MAIN, Prickett, Wright Parking Lots: NELSON, Tures, Prickett 1 489 5-6-57 APPROVE COMMIT E.6. APPOINTMENTS. (Cont'd.) Elm Tree Disease: DUNLAP, Neff, Callaghan Library: WRIGHT, Tures, Callaghan Youth Activity: FIGARD, Ratieke, Martin City Code: NEFF, Tistle, Callaghan Judiciary: Wexler, McKay, Dunlap Board of Local Improvements: BEHREL, Bell,Tures, Figard, Prickett POLICE MARSHALL AMASA KENNICOTT AND FIRE CHIEF RAY KOLZE RECEIVE APPOINTMENTS. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Wexler the Council approved the two above appointments for four years, to April 30, 1961. APPOINTMENTS APPROVED TO -DECEMBER 31, 1957. The Council approved the following appoint- ments to December 31, 1957, on motion by Alderman Tures and secondedby Dunlap: Superintendent;,of Public Works: Earl R. Wernicke Building Commissioner and Electrical Inspector: Arthur Rieck Building Inspector: Merritt L. Weideman Secretary Board of Health: Mrs. Elsie Willer I CD , ;: `POLICE RESERVEAPPOINTMENTS. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Prickett the Ln Council approved the following appointmentszof officers of Police Reserves: Captain Ernest Spyrison Lieut. T. R. Smith Lieut. Wynn Howard Sgt's. A. L. Baker, Walter Eigenbrod, Wm. Eggers and Paul.Esser 1 1 COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tures the follow- ing appointments were approved by the Council: Architectural: Reappoint Rudolph Schaefer for 3 years Fire and Police: Reappoint Harold Ahbe for 3 years Library Board: Reappoint Erich H. Schalk Reappoint Gilbert Rudiger all 3 years Reappoint William Burfisher Plan Commission: Reappoint John H. Geiger, Chairman for 6 years ,Appoint Jean M. Keneipp for 6 years Appoint Daniel Bonaguidi for 6 years Traffic: Appoint Emmo Giesa for 5 years Zoning Board: Reappoint Albert L. Gundelach for 5 years REZONING APPLICATION LOTS 1 to 29 H. ROY BERRY CO'S. RIVER RAND SUBDIVISION. The City Clerk informed the Council he had a rezoning application with an annexation petition for the Northwest corner of 'Rand and River Road. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Tures the application was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. ZONING ORDINANCE BAKER'S ADDITION. First reading zoning ordinance from single to multiple family. ORDINANCE ON BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tures to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Neff to amend the ordinance to include one Alderman from each ward, a total of seven. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. The motion had been made by (Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to adopt. The Mayor put the question on this previous motion and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 490 5-6-57 ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH ACTIVITIES. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Tures to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance. At request of Alderman Wexler, the motion and second were withdrawn. ADJOURNMENT. The motion w as made by Alderman Tures and seconded The motion was voted upon by acclamation. by Tistle to adjourn. l Otto W. Henrich City erk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROTI, CITY HALL, MAY 20, 1957, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with 'Alder- man Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, McKay and Callaghan responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle o approve the minutes of May 6, 1957. Alderman McKay called attention that the Youth Activity and Board of Local Improvement Committees had not been appointed, having been deferred. The Council then voted by acclamation to approve the minutes with correction made. TOLL ROAD. :A Mr. Julius Trefy was allowed to speak regarding the closing of streets for the Toll Road. The Mayor referred the item to the Municipal Development and Street Committees and City Attorney. POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION TO CERTIFY THREE POLICEMEN. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Figard the Council approved to have the Fire and Police Commission certify three patrolman. FOREST TRAILER PARK FIRE CONTRACT. On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Bell the Council concurred in the report that the above fire contract remain at $1,000.00. 1550.00 FOR FIRE TRUCK MOTOR. After report of an emergency for repair of fire truck. by Alderman Tistle and Chief Kolze, the motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Figard to allow expenditure up to $550.00 for motor for fire truck. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. GRANT DRIVEWAYS FOR CONTOUR SAWS. Alderman McKay made the following report: Your Committee on Streets returns herewith Contopr Sawst letter of April 22 with 3 copies of plat showing parking lot on Graceland southwest of Thacker. The parking area is now served by three driveways E-1 14 ft.5fr in; E-2 12 ft. 12 in; E-3 16 ft. 10 in.; a total of over 43 feet. Contour Saws wish to retain driveway E- 1 14ft. 5- in., and request authority to replace driveways E-2 and E-3 with drive- way N-1 20 feet as shown in plat. This would result in a reduction of 8 ft.11f in. in total driveway footage on Graceland Avenue for this parking area. Your Committee recommends that the request of Contour Saws as above described lbe granted, with the understanding Contour will install sidewalk where driveways E-2 and E-3 are now located. /s/ S. E. McKay, Chmn. S. B. Wexler L. E. Martin On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Wexler the Council concurred in the report.