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02/03/19585901/27/58 SOCIAL"SECURITY. Attorney Dowd read his opinion on the City employees Social Security. HOWARD STREET SEWER CONTRACT ORDINANCE. The Council had discussed the contract with Mr. Wagner and had delayed further discussion until Mr.!Brandel would arrive. After considerable discussion with the two gentlemen the motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Tistle to adopt the ordinance and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the renewed contract. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Martin,'Prickett, Tistle, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Nay8 LNone. The Mayor declared the motion carried. . On motion by'Alderman McKay and second by Rateike Superintendent WTarnicke was instructed to place temporary no parking on one side of Cornell Avenue. ADJOURNMENT. The motion, was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Tistle to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. o W. J Henrich . City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,•DES PLAINES,,ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITYHALL, FEBRUARY 3. 1955 AT 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H, Behrel who presided with Alderman Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard responding to roll call. The Mayor informed the Council that Alderman Bell would not be at the meeting so the Rand and River Roads, street and alley vacationtwould not) be discussed until the February 17th meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and'seconded by Dunlap to adopt the minutes of January 20th and adjourned meeting of January 27, 1958. Alderman McKay requested a correction that he made the motion instead of Alderman Neff to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on passage for Sewer Contract Agreement. The motion was then voted upon by acclamation with correction made. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Commissioner and City Clerk for January, also, the Clerk's annual report of receipts and disbursements and the annual report of Librarian Mrs. Smith. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR POLICE RADIO EQUIPMENT. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Tistle the Council approved to advertise bids for police radio equipment which will be partly paidby the Government for Civilian Defense. I � TO APPOINT CROSSING PATROLMAN. On recommendation by the Police Commission and motion by Alderman Tures which was seconded by Martin the Council 'instructed the Police Chief to employ a crossing patrolman for Second and Thacker Streets. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR POLICE CAR RENTAL. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Callaghan the Police Commission are to prepare specifications and advertise bids for police car rental to be received for the March 3, 1958 meeting. TO ADVVERTISE BIDS - STATION WAGON FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT. On recommendation of Fire Committee and motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Rateike the Fire Committee is to advertise for bids for station wagon which are to be received at the Maarch 3, 1958, meeting. Alderman Callaghan made a progress report regarding the survey to have cities sell State license plates that the Clerk,has written regarding compensation for clerks, 1 2/7/585 91 The representative•of Toll Roads presented two ordinances which,are to make some corrections'on two previous ordinances adopted. The ordinances were placed on first reading. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded•by,Duilap requesting Council permission to purchase Graphotype machine to make up addressograph plate addresses which was requested by City Clerk. After discussion it was referred back to Water Committee. At the request of Alderman Martin the Mayor referred to the Water Committee, City Engineer and Superintendent for a report on future water supply. WATER RATE OUTSIDE CITY. Alderman Tures reported the Water Committee investigated and found the City operates in the black at 33 cents per 100 cubic feet within the City, therefore, it stands to reason that the City realized a substantial profit at the 66 cent rate outside the City Limits. They recpmmend no increase in rates outside the City Limits at the present time. On a motion by Alderman Tures and second by Tistle the Council concurred in the report. SPRAYING BID AWARDED TO CLARKE OUTDOOR SPRAYING COMPANY. Alderman Dunlap reported that as both lowest bidder and the capable company handling the sucessful spraying 1-0 and awarded for this work in 1958 at the rate quoted,namely .85 centsper ygallon applied. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Callaghan to ''..� award the contract to the Clarke Outdoor Spraying Company for .85 cents per gallon. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. of the City's control program the Clarke Outdoor Spraying Company be confirmed as 1 TREE TRIMMING BID AWARDED BISHOP'S TREE SERVICE. Alderman Dunlap made the following report: Your Committee on Elm Disease Control has investigated the above and has found: that five bids were received as follows: Hargrave - 3.30/ man hr., Button - 3.34/man hr., Bishop - 3.50/man hr., Synnesvedt - 3.60/man hr., Fowler - 3.60/ man Hr. Your Committee and Mr. Warnicke held two meetings in which careful consideration was given to the qualifications of the Hargrave company, the Button company and the Bishop company. The Bishop company has been handling the City's forestry work under the Elin Disease Control program for the past two years. Your committee interviewed both Mr. Hargrave and Mr. Button in person to to obtain the fullest possible picutre of their qualifications to handle this important program. We, your committee on Elm Disease Control, there= fore recommend: Based upon the unprecedented success of the program using the workmanship of the Bishop company together with the Clarke company, your committee has felt that any contractor replacing these companies, recommend approval of the Bishop Tree & Landscape Service bid of $3.50 per man hour, the same rate paid in 1957, for tree trimming'and removal under the supervision of the Supt. of Public Works and this Committee for 1958. /s/ Robert M. Dunlap, Chairman /s/ J. D. Callaghan /s/ Mary V. Neff After discussion the motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Callaghan to award the bid to the Bishop Tree Service at $3.50 per man per hour. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: Alderman Wright, Tures, Prickett and Tistle. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Wright reported the Library roof was leaking Alderman Rateike said he had been informed and when the snow would begone that Rosenow Roofing Company would investigate and repair. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Dunlap to approve the Mayor's appointment of Locomen Eley for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway zoning case. 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 AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. 5922/7/58 Total $31,391.86, (A copy of the resolution was placed before each Alderman and on file with the City Clerk). The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Martin to adopt the resolution. At the request of Alderman Martin two bills in the Building Control and Inspection Department be held out. Elmhurst Firestone - tires - $49.78. A. Rieck - expense - $27.25. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor d'eclared the motion carried with the two items withdrawn. MARSHALL HOWARD LETTER - PREMIER ROSE GARDENS. The Clerk read the following letter: I regret very much to inform you that the Supreme,Court has denied my petition for rehearing in the case of Bauske and Premier Rose Gardens Corporation vs. City of Des Plaines. In denying petitions for rehearing no reasons are given or opinion rendered. I can therefore give you no reasons other than those contained in the original opinion. I am sincerely sorry that the tremendous amount of time, both of myself and innumerable others who cooperated with me in the matter, has been spent to no avail. It is my opinion that there is nothing further which can be done' in the courts to prevent this entire area from becoming industrial. I do, believe, however, that there are a number of things which are extremely important in this connection and which ought to be done and should like the opportunity of, consulting with the Mayor or the appropriate committees or 'members of the City Council with reference to such recommendations. Yours very truly, /s/ Marshall S. Howard The Mayor referred the letter to the Municipal Development Plan Commission to contact the property owners. and Chairman of PLAN COMMISSION LETTER - PLANNING AND ZONING MAP. The Clerk read the following letter: Your Plan Commission has approved the'planning and zoning map to be • known as the "COMPREHENSIVE CITY PLAN OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AND ENVIRONS" at our meeting on February 3, 1958. This map, as prepared by Christopher Chamales and Associates has been thoroughly studied and checked by the Plan Commission. Over fifty modifications and/or corrections have been made since the first preliminary prints were issued in November - 1957: We genuinely appreciate the interest shown by the aldermen in assisting in the final check on this map. We recommend that the City Council approve the map and that the Mayor and City Clerk sign it at theearliest"possible date. It should be pointed out that ten to fifteen days will be required to reproduce theimap for public distribution after it is approved. " Respectfully submitted,; DES PLAINES PLAN COMMISSION The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Dunlap'to approve the planning and zoning map to be known as "Comprehensive City Plan of Des Plaines, Illinois and Enviorns". The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PLAN COMMISSION LETTER - NEW ZONING ORDINANCE. The Clerk read the following letter. Your Plan Commission is submitting herewith our recommendations for a complete new ordinance to be known as "THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES". This proposed ordinance was approved at the Plan Commission meeting of February 3, 1958. The zoning requirements and restrictions as presented are the result of detailed study and analysis by the City Planner and your Plan Commission. This ordinance should be considered as complementing the new zoning map as presented on this date. We recommend that this ordinance be referred to the proper City!Council I � 2/7/56 5 9 3 Committees for stbdy and approval and that the resulting "ordinance be adopted by the.City Council as soon as possible. The new regulations embodied therein will do much to protect our community and to effect a more orderly development of vaca t tracts. The Plan Commission will be happy to consider recommendations from Council Committees for modifications of this ordinance which will improve it legally and practically. Respectfully submitted, DES PLAINES PLAN COMMISSION The ordinance was placed on first reading and referred to the City Code and Municipal Development Committee and City Attorney. WISCONSIN CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY LICENSE -HOWARD STREET S Dr., The Clerk informed the Council he had received two license forms for Howard Street sewer under the railroad property. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Rateike the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the permit. AGREEMENTS FOR LIGHTS AND GATES AT PROSPECT AVENUE. The Clerk had received five copies of agreement between City of Des Plaines, the State of Illinois and the CD Wisconsin Central Railroad, covering the installation of flashing signals and gates at Prospect,Avenue in Des Plaines to be executed by the City and forwarded to Mr. Dutelle at Springfield for final execution by the State. On motion by C Alderman Tistle and second by Prickett the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute same. 1 1 ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS. The Clerk informed the Council he had received two certified resolutions from the Commerce Commission authorizing the Soo Line to change in protection at Oakton Street and Prospect Avenue crossings. REZONING APPLICATION NORTHEAST CORNER GRACELAND AND OAKWOOD AVENUES. The Clerk presented the above rezoning application. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Prickett the application was referred to the Zoning Board sitting as a commission to call a hearing.• REZONING APPLICATION WEST SIDE OF GRACELAND AVENUE AT OAKWOOD AVENUE. The%Clerk presented the above rezoning application. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Prickett the Application was referred to the ;Zoning Board sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. RESOLUTION REGARDING CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY INCREASED RATES. The Clerk presented the resolution regarding the increase in Chicago and Northwestern Rail- way rates. The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Callaghan to adopt the resolution. A discussion on some of the items in resolution after which the Mayor referred the resolution to City Attorney to redraft and the Aldermen to contact the .Attorney regarding changes. FIRST READING ZONING -ORDINANCE SOUTHWEST CORNER RAND AND WOLF ROADS. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. KENNETH MEYER LETTER -SCHOOL LAND: The Clerk read the following letter: The Board of Education of School District 62 has authorized me to contact you with respect to acquiring a portion of the Westfield School site located northerly of the water softening plant. From the survey in my office, it would appear that the portion you are interested in is a tract 330 ft. running East and.West by 140.22 Ft. running North and South. This area comprises 46,272 sq. ft. or 1.06 acres. The School Board is willing to sell this tract to you at the same price per acres that they paid for it, namely, $3025 per acre. Therefore, on the basis of 1.06 acres, the Board of Education would expect $3206.50 on the parcel in question. For a School Board to sell land to a City, certain specific steps must be taken by the Board as well as the City, Therefore, if the price mentioned above is satisfactory to the City and they wish to accept this offer, please let me know so that I can have the School Board adopt the proper resolution. The City Attorney should then of course prepare the necessary ordinances required to be passed by the City Council. Awaiting your further advice in this matter, I am Very truly yours, /s/ Kenneth G. Meyer 5'9'12/7/58 The Mayor referred the letter to the Building and Grounds Committee and. Superintendent. FIRST READING RESTRICT PARKING ON CUMBERLAND STREETS. The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance to restrict parking on Ardmore, Cornell, Stratford and Cambridge Roads. FIRST READING ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT ONE-WAY ON BENNETT PLACE for first reading the above ordinance. The' Clerk read UNITED CEREBRAL PAISEY LETTER. The Clerk read the above letter which the Mayor referred to License and Inspection Committee. BIDS ON MOVING SEWER FOR TOLL ROAD. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Wright the Clerk was instructed.to open the above bids; The Following bids were received: Joe B..Divito, Des Plaines $ 925.00 975.00 Rossetti Contracting Co., Chicago On motion by Dunlap and second by Prickett the bids were referred to the Sewer Committee and Engineer. The Mayor declared a recess and after reconvening the motion was made by Alderman McKay and second by Tures to award the bid to Joe Divito for $925.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. ,Nays: None. The Mayor declared, the motion carried. The Clerk read a letter from Soo Line that the Algonquin Road crossing was repaired January 14, 1958. PLAT AT SOUTHWEST CORNER WOLF AND CENTRAL ROAD. The Clerk submitted a plat at the above location. The Mayor referred the plat to Plan Commission. TRAIN SWITCHING AT THACKER STREET WEST OF WOLF ROAD BELT LINE. The Ma'yor referred to the Street Committee regarding the switching on Belt Line on Thacker Street West of Wolf Road. CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY STATION CROSSING. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Wright to give a vote of confidence to Attorney Lommen Eley ,nd Mayor regarding opening the crossing at Chicago and Northwestern Railway Station. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Prickett the motion was amended to insist on automatic gates or some other device. The original motion was amended was voted upon by acclamation. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. o . J. Benrich City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, Des Plaines,; ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, FEBRUARY 17, 1958. AT 8x00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Belrel with Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard responding to roll call. Alderman Tures and Callaghan were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to approve the minutes of February 3, 1958. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. CANVASS BALLOTS OF SIXTH WARD ELECTION. The Mayor told the Council as a new Alderman had been elected that he thought the Alderman should be installed so to be in attendance at the entire meeting. On a motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Dunlap the Council approved to canvass the ballots. The Mayor appointed Alderman Prickett, Martin and Wright to canvass. The Mayor, called a recess and after reconvening Alderman Prickett report the following ballots cast: 1t�l George W. MassmanPrecincts ;ii 2 57 = i 242 Robert Leckner 18 80 11 = i 109 I � I