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10/07/19571 9/16/57 535 TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR FIRE TRUCK. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Rateike to advertise for bids to purchase a one thousand gallon pumper with funds from -the two per cent Foreign Insurance Funds over a period of two years. Bids - to be returned by October 21, 1957. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. On a motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by McKay the Council approved to advertise *for bids for dredging Weller Creek to be returned October 21, 1957. Alderman Martin requested the Clerk write J. P. Tuthill to move the Thacker Street sign on Wolf Road north of Rose A#enue to the south of Rose Avenue. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Bell to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Ira 0 iia CALL TO ORDER. 1 Otto W. J. City Cl k ich MINUTES OF THE REGULAVMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HEID IN COUNCIL ROOM, OCTOBER 7, 1257, LT 8:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap Tures and Wright responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Dunlap to approve the minutes of September 16, 1957. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of the; Building Commissioner and the City Clerk for September, also, the Clerk's nine month report of receipts and disbursements. Attorney Dowd presented a copy of County Highway permit issued to Butler Brothers to connect to County storm sewer. The Mayor referred same to Sewer Committee. The Clerk read a report from Marshall Howard that the case in which Arthur Rieck was involved had been settled without necessity, of any contribution or participation of the City or Building Commissioner. The Mayor referred the letter to the Judiciary Committee. CUMBERLAND PARK RESUBDIVISION PLAT. Alderman Bell reported the following on above plat. Plan Commission recommends approval of subdivision original plat was submitted before restrictive ordinance was passed. Plat was resubmitted by subdivider after city vacated 34 feet of Amherst Avenue to make curb line continuous. Subdivider has submitted letter promising 60 foot minimum lot size. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Rateike to approve the plat and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright and Tures.- Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Martin appeared at this time. TO ADVERTISE BIDS TO DEMOLISH OLD NORTH SCHOOL. On a motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Tistle the Council approved to advertise bids to demolish old North School with bids to be received by November 4, 1957. HERZOG SEWER. Alderman McKay made the following report: Sewer Committee held a meeting on September 23rd. Present, in addition to Sewer Committee members, (Messrs. Tistle, Figard and McKay) Mayor Behrel, City Engineer Fletcher and Mr. John Moloney. Mr. Moloney was requested to give the Sewer Committee the benefit of his views on the Sewer problem in question. After discussion, Mr. Moloney wasloaned a set of plans, and figures, and he has submitted the attached report giving his views on'what the City should propose to Mr. Herzog as possible solution to the sewer problem for his subdivision. We ask that Mr. Moloney, who is present, be permitted to submit his report at this time, after which the Council can give the matter consideration. /s/ S. E. McKay - Reuel H. Figard - Walter Tistle 53Q 10/7/57 The Mayor referred the report of the City Attorney. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY PROPOSED OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES. a progress report on the above. Alderman McKay made PARKING AT CUMBERLAND STATION. Alderman McKay made the following report about black - toping the road at the Cumberland Station and had the specification from the City Engineer Fletcher and the Mayor referred the report to the parking meter committee, on a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Martin. Alderman McKay reported he had received a request from Alderman Rateike that approximately 16 to 20 abandoned cement light poles in the First Ward be removed. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Rateike Superintendent Warnicke is to be instructed to remove the poles. REQUEST FOR WATER AT 177911AND RDAD GRANTED, Alderman Tures reported he had a request for water at 1779 Rand Road by George A. Gamble. On a motion by Alderman Tures and second by Callaghan the request was granted. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR AUTOMOBILE FOR BUILDING COMMISSIONER. On a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Tistle the Council approved to advertise, for bids for an auto for the Building Commissioner. At the request of Alderman Nelsen the Council referred the parking'on both sides of Des Plaines Avenue from Algonquin Road to City Limits near Rand Road to the Street and Traffic Committee and Traffic Commission regarding "No"Parking. At the request of Alderman Tistle the Council referred to the Parking Meter Committee the use of all day (25¢) parking meters. The Mayor referred to the Street and Traffic Committee and Traffic 'Commission regarding three hour parking on all streets in the downtown area. SPRAYING DORMANT TREE':BIDS. it the request of Alderman Dunlap bids will be advertised for dormant spraying of elm trees which bids to be received October 21, 1957. On a motion by Alderman Dunlap and secombd by Callaghan. Alderman Wright reported the Library Committee recommended that the Library Personnel ordinance be adopted which had first reading September 6, 1957. On a motion by Alderman Wright and second by Tures the Council concurred in the report. MEYER COAL COMPANY AGREEMEN�. Alderman Wexler requested the above letter be placed in the minutes: Pursuant to the request of the Judiciary Committee of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, we are, writing the present letter to set forth the basis upon which we are authorized by our client to settle and compromise the above lawsuit. The stipulations and conditions of settlement as set forth below are the same as those which were reported to your Committee at its special meeting on September 12, 1957. We propose that a concise settlement agreement shall be executed by the City of Des Plaines, by Meyer Coal and Material Company, Inc., and by the property owners whose properties abut the railroad track opposite the Meyer yard, and also the other institution and prosecution of this suit, including particularly those who testified on behalf of the City. By the Terms of the settlement agreement Meyer Coal and Material Company, Inc. will stipulate and agree to the following: 1. No new buildings or structures exceeding 45 feet in height will be erected upon the Meyer premises, and no additional redy-mix cement hoppers of the type presently in operation will be installed on thses premises. 2. The height of the "no. 1 Sand Pile" which consists of fin sand stored at the year, will be held to 25 feet or below. 3. Meyer agrees to restrict the working hours at its plant to the period between 6:30 A.M. and 7:00 P.M., except in case of emergency conditions. 10/7/57 537 MEYER COAL LETTER Continued 4. Meyer has already completed, at considerable expense, extensive landscaping consisting of trees and 'shrubbery along Wolf Road, in order to screen its yard from public view. As you know, the boundary of the yard along the railroad right of way is screened by Willow trees. 5. In addition, Meyer agrees to deposit with a depositary of your selection the sum of $6,500.00. These funds are to be subject to the control and direction of the City, working in consultation with the property owners whose properties abut the railroad right of way opposite the Meyer yard, and are to be used for the construction of a suitable fence or some other form of screening along and upon the rear lot lines of these property owners for a distance of approx— imately 1,000 running feet. The disbursement of these funds is to be at the direction of the City and the property owners jointly, and Meyer assumes no responsibility for the proper installation of a satisfactory fence or other form of screening, or for the future maintenance thereof, other than its obligation'to deposit the funds. 6. We agree to assume the payment of ones -half of such fees as may be allowed to the Master for his services in the case to date. We understand that these fees will approximate the sum of $1,000.00/ 7. Each of the parties will asume its own costs and expenses in the suit. As you know, this case is presently pending before the court upon a motion of the defendant for a finding at the close of plaintiff's case. We propose that no further action be taken with reference to this motion, and that a decree be entered by agreement of the parties. The decree will dismiss the suit by agreement, and make available to the City of Des Plaines recourse to the court to enforce the two principal conditions to be observed in the future by Meyer Coal and Material Co., inc., namely, that restricting height of new buildings or structures and that limiting height of the fine sand pile. You. have indicated that you may desire to furnish copies of this letter to various interested parties, as well'as to other members of the City Council, and am accordingly furnishing to you herewith 20 copies. If you require additional copies please advise us. Yours very truly, /a/ Albert E. Jenner, Jr. Attorney for Meyer Coal & Material Co. APPROVAL OF BILLS. 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 AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total $49,390.07. (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 to adopt the resolution. Alderman Dunlap requested the bill of Sanitary Improvement Company for $1,132.60 be'withdrawn. ,The Mayor put the question and the Clerk Called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, martin, Figgrd, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright and Tures. Nays:None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. BENJAMIN AND LANG BILL OF $1.638.27 FOR SEWER REFERENDUM. Alderman Prickett reported that the bill submitted to the City by Benjamin and Lang Company with the letter of September 10, 1957, for expenses incurred by them in connection with the recent sewer referendum is just and it is recommended that it be. paid. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard the bill be paid. The Mayor put the question - and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright andTures. Nays:None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Prickett reported on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway parking lots that the Finance Committee did not have enough information regarding the financing of the lots. On a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by v 10/7/57 Bell the Council concurred in the report. If the Chicago and Northwestern Railway will give the City a lease in time before the holidays the parks will be improved temporarily by City employees, it was agreed. Alderman Prickett reported he made preliminary contact with the Illinois Bell Telephone Company with the view of negotiating a franchise. PROPERTY AT PINE - PROSPECT - EVERETT AND MANNHEIM ROAD. The Plan Commission reported that they feel it is not within their jurisdiction to render appraisals on property and that the matter of compensation for vacation and dedication Was prerogative of the City Council. A report from Engineer Fletcher that land to be dedicated was 14,233 square feet and to be vacated 4,898 square feet. After discussion the attorney representing the owner agreed to pay the City $50.00. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Tures to vacate the portion of Chestnut Street. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff, sexier,; Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Ratlike, Dunlap, Wright and Tures. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion, carried. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by'Dunlap to adopt the ordinance vacating the portion of Chestnut Street, The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright and Tures. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT LIBRARY PERSONNEL ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motionlas made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Callaghan to adopt the ordinance. TheMayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, M`'Martin,Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Reteike, Dunlap, Wright, and Tures. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. BUILDING CODE DOWNSPOUT ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for'second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman r'artin and second by Prickett to adopt the ordinance. After discussion on the motion by Alderman Nelsen and second by Bell the motion was tabled so that the ordinance may be revised. REZONING APPROVED 915 GRACELAND AVENUE. The Clerk read the rezoning recommend- ation of the Zoning Board to rezone the property at 915 Graceland Avenue from Single Family to Multi -Family. On a motion by Alderman Wexler, and second by Tures approved the recommendation and the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance. REZONING DENIED ON NORTHWEST CORNER OF RAND ROAD AND CORNELL AVENUE. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Zoning Board denying the rezoning of the North- west corner of Rand Road and Cornell Avenue. On a motion by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Rateike to concur in the recommendation was approved by the Council. ADOPT SOIL PIPE ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Wright toadopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, and Tures. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Three letters from J. P. Yuthill, District Engineer. number 1 - A survey of Oakton Street between Mannheim Road and River Road, for 25 MPF has been placed on their list. Number 2 - Traffic count does not warrant four-way ,stop at Touhy Avenue and Scott Street but another survey will be made next 'summer. Number 3 - They will investigate to move Thacker Street sign south of Rose Avenue. Alderman Martin reported the sign had been moved. Gene Patrick Rambler, successor to Westfield Motor Sales, 1141 Lee Street addressed letter to City Clerk that they will continue the existing contract for gas. The Clerk read two letters from A. L. Sengstock and H. H. Volberding regarding vacating alley applied for by the Ramshead Company. The Mayor referred the letters to the Municipal Development Committee. The Clerk read a letter from Axel Peterson, 1869 Pratt Avenue which expressed the thanks of his family for the service of Mrs. Elsie Willer and Arthur Rieck in cleaning up a bad sewer condition with contractors. 1 1 1 10/7/57 539 REZONING APPLICATION for 1522 ASHLAND AVENUE. The Clerk reported of the above rezoning application. On a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Figard the application was referred to Zoning Board of Appeals to call a hearing sitting as a Commission. REZONINGAPPLICATION FOR 880 to 900 GRACELAND AVENUE. TheClerk reported on a rezoning application for the above address from Commercial to Light Industry. On a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Figard the application was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. REZONING APPLICATION FOR WOLF AND RAND ROADS. The Clerk reported a rezoning application for above location. On a motion by Alderman Figard and second by Prickett was referred to Zoning Board of Appelas sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. REZONING UPON ANNEXATION PETITION. TheClerk reported he had a rezoning application and petition for annexation, the property from Wolf Road to the Chicago and Northwestern Railway property and Howard .Avenue to Touhy Avenue. On a motion by Alderman Figard and second by Prickett the zoning application was referredto the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. FIRST READING OF DRAINAGE FROM PONDS,ETC. OF STORM WATERS. The Clerk read for first heading the above ordinance. Alderman Neff sponsor of the ordinance requested the ordinance be referred to the City Attorney and Sewer Committee. MOTOR FUEL TAX RESGDLUTI©N. The Clerk read the following resolution: RESOLUTION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER MOTOR FUEL TAX LAW. The proposed improvement is Street Lights in Cumberland by Special Assessment designated as Section 30 -CS. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Dunlap the Council adopted the resolution. AWARD BID TO DEMOLISH "CHARM HOUSE". On a motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Tures the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following three bids were received: Progress Lumber Company, 61 E. Lake Street, NorthLake City - $ 785.00 Cleveland Wrecking Co.,3801 N.Milwaukee Ave.Chicago 4 - 1,240.00 Midwest- Wrecking Co.,1950 W. Hubbard St.,Chicago 2 - 1,240.00 The Mayor declared a recess and after reconvening the motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Tistle to award the bid to the Progress Lumber Company for $785.00 and return other checks. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright and Tures. Nays:None. TheMayor declared the motion carried. William KUH PLAT. The City Clerk presented the William Kuh plat which had been approved by the,Plan Commission. On a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Figard theplat was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. ELLA HACKER'S SUBDIVISION PLAT. The Clerk submitted the Ella Hacker's Subdivision Plat. The Mayor referred same to the Plan Commission. FLOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. On a motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by McKay the Council approved the Mayor's appointment of Bernhart S. Black Jr. and Edwin W. Fairweather, a. to the Flood Control Committee. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by McKay to adjourn to Monday, October 14, 1957 at 8:00 P.M.. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. City Clerk