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08/05/1957516 8/5/57 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, AUGUST 5, ,957 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel who presided with Alderman Tures, Wright, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike and Dunlap responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Wright to approve the minutes of July 15, 1957. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Clerk for July and Building Commissioner. Also the Clerk's six month report of receipts and disbursements. Chief Kolze reported on gasoline seepage at Rand and River Road and suggested an ordinance be drafted regardingsame. He is to confer with Attorney Dowd about an ordinance. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT WHITE AND 0Al1'ON ST S. Engineer Fletcher reported that the plans for traffic lights at White and Oakton Streets have been finally approved and at his request on motion by Tures and second by Tistle the Council approved to advertise bids to be returned at the September 3, 1957 meeting. OPEN ROOFING BIDS. On a motion by Alderman Rateike and Clerk was instructed to open bids on City Hall roofing. were received: $2,988.00 Boice Roofing Company, 521 S. $2,935.00 Hans Rosenow Roofing Company, Chicago 31, Illinois The Mayor referred the bids to the Building and Grounds and declared a recess. second by Prickett the The following two bids LaGrange, LaGrange, Illinois 5854 Northwest Highway, Committee and Superintendent On reconvening the motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Tistle to award the bid to the Rosenow Roofing Company. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alder}nantRateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The City is to receive a ten year guarantee. Alderman Rateike read a letter from Rosenow Roofing Company that they would install Rockwool insulation for $495.00 while reroofing. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Nelsen to approve the expenditure of $495.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderma n:Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. OPEN PARKING METER BIDS. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Nelsen the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on parking meters. The following two bids were received: Parkit-Lockit Company, 77 N. Church St., Newton, Ohio - $ 1,170.00 Park -O -Meter Company Oklahmma City, Oklahoma - $ 3,796.10 On a motion by Nelsen and second by Martin the bids were referred to Parking Meter and Finance Committee. OPEN MAINTENANCE OF STREETS BIDS. On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Tures the Clerk was instructed to open the maintenance of Streets bids. The following bids were received: NON Arterial Streets Union Contracting & Eng. Co.,2035 W 43th St., Chicago 9, Ill. $ 13,324.70 Black Top Roads Co., 2545 N. Mannheim Rd.,Melrose Park, I11. 11,990.28 Skokie Valley Asphalt Dompany, Des Plaines, Illinois 11,809.78 ARTERIAL Streets Union Contracting & Eng. Company $ 4,399.40 Black Top Roads Company 3,956.05 Skokie Valley Asphalt Company 3,900.45 On a motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Callaghan the bids were referred to the City Engineer and Street Committee to report back August 19th meeting. S/5/5? 517 OPEN BIDS ON EVERETT STREET SEWER AND PAVING. On motion by Alderman Wright and. second by Tistle the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Marquette Construction Co.,5667 Milwaukee Ave.,Chgo,30. $ 155,100.70 Conttacting & Material Go.,1227 Dodge Ave., Evanston, Ill 152,731.20 On motion by Arman Dunlap and second by Callaghan the bids were referred to Street, Sewer Committees and City Engineer to report back August 19, 1957 meeting. PARKING METER BIDS. On motion by Alderman Nelsen and second by Prickett the motion was to award the bid on parking meters to the Parkit-Lockit Company for $1,170.00 with the understanding there will be a 5 percent discount for cash. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE ZARI SUBDIVISION PLAT. Alderman1Ex1er made the motion which was seconded by Dunlap to approve the Zari Subdivision plat and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign same on receipt of bond. The motion was voted,upom by acclamation. A check for $500.00 for City Engineer inspection service was also deposited. krZ C REJECT REZONING ON DEVON AVENUE. Alderman Wexler reported the Municipal Development In Committee had investigated the request to rezone to Commercial the E. A. Peterson .property north side of Devon Afeenue from Toll Road, west to Higgins. Road. The % Committee has found that the Zoning. Board recommends residential zoning. No indication of property use after rezoning thirteen petitioners request rezoning and over two hundred requested denial of this request. The Municipal Development Committee recommends the request for rezoning be denied. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Dunlap the Council approved, the report and denied rezoning. RAND AND RIVER ANNEXATION DENIED. Alderman Dunlap read the following report: Mayor Behrel and member of Des Plaines City Council: Gentlemen: Since I cannot be present at the Aug. 5th meeting, I would like to express my views concerning the car wash, to be erected if the property on the Northwest corner of River and Rand Roads is annexed and rezoned. I am in wholehearted agreement with the theory that this property should be part of Des Plaines, and also that it should be commercial property. I do not feel so strongly that I think it should be annexed at ply price,, however, and in this case, I feel the price is too great. Comparing the amount of water with the total city usage makes it sound small by comparison, ofcourse, and I should be apalled if'it were otherwise, but comparing it with other commercial enterprises or even residential ,usage, makes the figure loom considerably larger, and I therefore feel the proponents of this project are making the figure appear minute in order to further their arguements. We have, been told that this water usage would become serious only in case of,a breakdown or pump failure. Should such a breakdown occur, the City would, of course, restrict all sprinkling in residential areas, but they could not restrict the car wash usage, and, in fact, when asked if the petitioners would make any kind of an agreement to restridt their usage in an emergency, they replied in the negative. People building within the city limits have the right to expect city services, but I am in opposition to the annexation of any property containing a large water consumer until such time as we have sufficient equipment and facilities to carry us over an emergency period due to breakdown or other possibilities, which might curtail usage for existing residents. Respectfully, /s/ Robert A. Bell, Alderman 6th Ward Alderman Wexler made a minority report. The Mayor left the Chair andrequested Alderman Tures to take the Chair. The Mayor then spoke in favor of the annexation. After returning to the Chair the motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Rateike to concur in the majority report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results; Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Martin, Tistle, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: Alderman Wright, Wexler, '518 8/5/57 Figard, Prickett and ldelsen. The ilayor declared the motion carried and annexation denied. TO PURCHASE CAMERA FOR FINGER PRINTING. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Rateike. to purchase camera to cost not more than $180.00. The Mayor pub. the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the'motion carried. TO PURCHASE 4.000 CARDS FOR FINGERPRINTING. The motion was made by!Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Tures to purchase 4,000 cards at $154.90 per 1,000.. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TO PURCHASE BREATHALIZER. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Tures to purchase a breathiizer for the Police Department. The Magor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Welder, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. STREET WORK ON JEANNETTE AND WALNUT AVENUES. Alderman McKay made the following report: Mayor and City Council: With reference to contract for repair and maintenance on Jeannette and Walnut, etc., awarded to. Skokie for $6398.55 (estimate $8500.00). In council meeting of July 15th,. due to Alderman Neff's objection to the amount of work performed under this contract particularly on Walnut, the matter was referred to the Streets Committee. On Saturday August 3rd the Mayor, City Engineer, Supt. Public Works and Chairman Streets Committee made an inspection on Jeannette and Wal nut. In reference to Jeannette we feel the street should be considered satisfactory for the present. As to Walnut it is recommended that the City Engineer and Supt. Public Works arrange to have the section between Margret and Second set up for prompt repair as an extra to the contract.awarded Skokie, the work to be paid for from the difference between the contract price ($6398.55) and the estimate ($8500.00). The work to include filling of cracks and patching of bad spots. It is also suggested that in the future the Streets Committee be provided with a brief but accurate description of work included in any bid recommended for acceptance so this information may be included in the Streets Committee report and Council minutes. /s/ S. E. McKay, Chairman, L E. Martin, S. E. Wexler On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Dunlap the Council accepted the report. HIGGINS WATER COMPANY. Alderman Tures informed the Council that Attorney Eley desired to know what area the City Council would want the Higgins Water Company to serve. The Alderman had a map and explained the area they are now serving. He also thought the City should serve part of the Orchard Place area. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Martin the City Engineer is to prepare a map to show where the Higgins Water Company is to be allowed to extend as suggested by Alderman Tures. Property owners from Cumberland Terrace were in attendance due to storm flooding The Council discussed same and Mayor Behrel asked the people to select a committee of about three persons who would be able to go with him to contact State and County officials. At Alderman Nelsen's Request the Superintendent is to confer with the City Attorney about parking lot signs according to the parking ordinance for lot number 2. APPROVAL OF BILIS. .Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE A PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZID TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAPS. Total $60,340.84. (A. copy of resolution placed before each Alderman) and on file with the City Clerk. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard 8/5/57 519 to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Wright the Council approved to transfer 8500.00 from Sales Tax temporarially to the Library Construction Account. Golf WOLF ROADS SIDEWALK. Mayor Behrel reported that he received a letter that the property at Golf and Wolf Roads owned by Herzog Construction Company is about to be sold which would cause a delay in having sidewalk installed. . The Clerk was instructed to write the Chicago and Northwestern Railway again about Wolf Road and Western Avenue crossings. The Clerk informed the Council he received a.letter from the secretary of School Board that the price of North School property was $85,000.00. DENY REZONING AT 1564 CORA. The Clerk read the report of Zoning Board denying to rezone from Commercial to residential at 1564 Cora Street. On motion by Alderman L McKay and second by Prickett the Council concurred in the report. The Clerk informed the Council that the•Zoning Board denied the variation to McKay- Nealis for 3 homes on 5 - 25 foot lots. Also the Zoning Board granted the variation to Mr. Prassas to permit parking in residential area on Center Street. Request for water in Lions Woods- Forest Preserve. TheClerk read a latter from the Forest Preserve District requesting water for Lions Woods. The Mayor referred same to the Water Committee. ADOPT ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING MILL AND RIVER STREETS. The Clerk read for second reading the ordinance to restrictto 3 hours parking on Mill and River Streets. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and second by Dunlap to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Way and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. J. P. TUTHILL LETTER. The Clerk read the letter from Mr. Tuthill that speed studies will be made on Touhy Avenue andGolf Road and reports made on same, when completed. ZONING VARIATION 1735 WICKS AVENUE. The Clerk informed the Council he had a zoning variation application for 1735 Wicke Avenue. On motion,by Alderman Wexler and second by Figard the application was referred to Zoning Board sitting as a Commission to hold a hearing. SEPTIC INSTALLATION GOLF AND MT. PROSPECT RI DS. The Clerk informed the Council he had application with County tests for septic installations by George Burgess at Golf and Mt. Prospect Roads. The Mayor referred same to Sewer Committee. FIRST READING ORDINANCE ON PARKING. The Clerk read for first reading an ordinance regarding parking on certain side of street. The Mayor ordered it. placed on file for second reading. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY TO INCREASE RATES. The Clerk had received a phamplet regarding increasing rates by Public Service Company. The Company will apply to the Illinois Commerce Commission for a hearing in the near future. The rates would take effect sometime next year. The Mayor referred same to Finance Committee. The Clerk requested to have another assistant deputy appointed which is provided for in the appropriation. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tures the request was granted. FIRST FEDERAL LETTER COMMENDING POLICE DEPARTMENT. The Mayor read the following letter: Dear Honorable Mayor Behrel: We want you to know that the help received from the Des Plaines Police Department on Friday, July 19th, was certainly heart warming. While the hold-up man was in our office, the alarm sounded and the response by the police was instantaneous. They arrived about 20 seconds after the bandit had left and he wasn't here long. The Des Plaines Police Department is certainly to be commended for their good help. 520 i, 5/'7 /s/ J. E. Eagleson Secretary -Treasurer AMERICAN DA.Y - SEPTEMBER 1� 1 The Mayor received a proclamation which he requested the Clerk to give both papers the annual "I Am An American Day". CHARLES.H. BENTLEY APPOINTED TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.L On a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Figard the Council approved the appointment of Charles H. Bentley to theCivil Service Commission to fill the vacancy created by resignation of Ed Murphy. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Murphy commending him upon his service. CAREBUILT COMPANY - BIRCHWOOD SUBDIVISION. The Mayor referred the above plat to the Plan Commission. HERZOG'S WAYCINDEN PARK SUBDIVISION. The Mayor referred the above subdimision to the Plan Commission. . CUMBERLAND PARK RESUBDIVISION. The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal Develdpment Committee the plat having been approved by Plan Commission. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Tures at 11:55 P.M. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Ot W. J. Henrich City Clerk THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL AUGUST ];91957 AT 8:00 F.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, who presided with Alderman Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike and Dunlap responding to roll call. Alderman Tures was absent. The City Clerk being absent the Deputy Clerk was present. . APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Wright to approve the minutes of August 5, 1957. The motion was noted upon by acclamation and carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Deputy Clerk submitted the report of the City Treasurer for July. The Superintendent of Public Works reported on the progress of the talks with Benjamin Electric for the dredging of Weller Creek. PURCHASE BR.FATHALIZER. Police Marshal Kennicott reported the purchase of the breathalizer, and stating every man was schooled on its correct operation. OPEN LIME HANDLING EQUIPMENT BIDS. On a motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Callaghan the Deputy Clerk was authorized to open the bidi,for the Lime Handling Equipment, which was as follows:• George. H. Knight Company, Des Plaines for $19,700.00 On a motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Rateike the bid! was referred to the City Engineer, Superintendent of Public Works and the Water Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation and carried. FALSE ARREST INSURANCE. Alderman Nelsen requested the Judiciary Committee and the Police Committee to investigate the possibility of insurance to protect the city against false arrest suits. CHARM HOUSE DISPOSAL. On a motion by Alderman Rateike and second;by Tistle, the report of the Buildi:n and Grounds. Committee to dispose of the Charm House as inexpensively as possible was accepted by acclamation.