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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES,FILLINOIS HEI)
IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL JUNE 2, 1958
AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor }erbert H Behrel with
Alderman Massman, Bell,,Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, and
Prickett'responding to call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Massman to approve the minutes of May 19, 1958. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of Building; Commissioner for
May.
Alderman Figard arrived at this time.
Chief Kennicott made a verbal report about Motor Coach buses
Avenue and about speeding on Wolf Road.
parking at Western
The following la Superintendent Warnicke report:
On May 28, 1958, the pump on Well #4 failed to operate. Upon examination it
was determined that the trouble was either in the cable or the motor. Since
Well #4 is our best producing well and being in the midst of a drought period,
we made immediate arrangements to pull the well and make whatever repairs
necessary.
On May 30th it became apparent that the remaining three wells could not supply
the demand if lawn and garden sprinkling where permitted to continue. Therefore,
the Fire Department was requested to sendout the sound truck banning all
sprinkling until further notice. The response received was most gratifying.
The raihs Friday night and Saturday ended the drought and reduced the daily
demand for water by approximately 1,000,000 gallons. Our reciprocal agreement
with Benjamin Electric Co. was put into use with them supplying us with approxi-
mately 450 gallons per minute, after them needs were taken care of.
If the break -down had occurred to any one of the other three wells instead of
#4, we could have met the demand without depleting our reservoir. However, this
break -down points up the need for haste in obtaining Well #5; and !I therefore,
recommend that immediate steps be taken to procure a site so that a contract
for drilling can be let as soon as possible.
Our prayers for rain were answered almost too well when a large utility pole
became lodged at the Wolf Road bridge and Weller Creek, creating a back-up and
could have caused serious. flooding but for the efforts of five men working
until midnite, Saturday, 5/31/58 to clear the jam.
We expect to have the Well back in operation by June 5th, at which time the
sprinkling ban will be lifted and our "every other day" regulation will go
into effect upon publication of legal notice.
In addition to the above report, Thursday noon, Alderman Massman contacted
me and stated that Orchard Place water pressure had dropped to ll,pounds and was
rapidly approaching a crisis. Therefore. the sound truck was sent out asking the
cooperation of the people to stop sprinkling. That evening a temporary
connection was made from Des Plaines to the Higgins Water Company'to help keep
their pressure at a safe minimum.
On Friday, May 30th, the Police Department toured the entire area' asking every
one they saw to stop sprinkling. An inspection of the Higgins Water Company's
two wells was made by Alderman Massman and myself, but since it is an unmetered
system it was impossible to determine whether or not the pumps were delivering
water at their rated capacity.
I promised Alderman Massman that I,would make a "draw -down" test On both wells
to determine the water level and will also check, as near as possible, the
amount of water the pumps are delivering. I have this scheduled for Tuesday,
June 3rd and will submit:a report to the Water Committee and a copy to Alderman
Massman. This sould be done anyway prior to any further negotiations with the
Higgins Water Company for the sale of this utility.
Respectfully submitted,
/g/ R. R. Warnicke
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TO READVERTISE FOR FUEL, OIL. Alderman Rateike madei the following report:
Your Committee on Public Building & Grounds has investigated the above and has found:
That some of the bidders bid on No. 2 oil and some on No. 3. On investigation found
the industry does not have a No. 3 but some deliver No. 2 in its stead, also it is
possible to get a mixture of No. 5 and No. 2 to make up,a No. 3. We, Your Committee
on Public Buildings and Grounds, therefore recommend: That we readvertise for
fuel oil bids, changing our specifications to read No. 2 Oil Plus certain
specifications from the American Society of Test Materials, and each bidder to
submit a sample of oil to be furnished with bids returnable June,16, 1958.
/s/ Walter Tistle /8/ I. C.,Rateike, Chairman /s/ R. A. Bell
On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Wright the Council approved to reject
the fuel oil bids and to readvertise wi6h bids returnable June 16, 1958.
Alderman Tistle arrived at this time.
APPRAISAL OF WAREHOUSE. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike ans seconded by
Bell to have the Warehouse property appraised at a cost not to exceed $500.00. The
Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:
Alderman Massman, Bell, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright,, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard,
Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Alderman Martin made the following report about sidewalk at northeast corner of
Wolf and Ilgonquin Roads:
Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found:
The reference above covers a condition which exists in a number of locations
in the City due to the fact that when sidewalks were installed they were not
extended to meet crosswalks at intersections. This leaves a gap across parkways
at the ends of sidewalks and causes an unsatisfactory condition, especially
inbad weather. It is recommended that the Supt. of Public Works be authorized
to place the necessary sidewalks squares at the NE corner Wolf & Algonquin and
in other locations where conditions warraht to the extent of an expenditures
not to exceed $1000.00, using 4he bid offer and price of 52¢ per square foot
from E. Russell & Sons approved for similar work on May 19.
/s/ S. E. Wexler /s/ L. E. Martin/s/ S. E. McKay, Ch.
The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Figard to approve the
report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follow-
ing results: Ayes: Alderman Massman, Bell, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff,
Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett and Tistle.. Nays: None. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
APPROVE SEPTIC TANKS FOR TWO LOTS. On motion by. Alderman Martin and second by
Figard the Council approved installation septic tank for Lot 55 at 860 Westgate
Road. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Neff the Council approved
installation septic tank for Lot 95 at 95 Ashland Avenue.
Alderman Figard reported on Youth Activities regarding stock car race and made
the motion which was seconded by Martin to purchase a trophy for the race pot
to exceed $35.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll
with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Massman, Bell, Callaghan, Rateike,
Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
ECKARDT ZONING CASE. Alderman Wexler reported on Supreme Court ruling reversing
Judge Fisher's ruling. The City Clerk has report and copy of the opinion from
Attorney Howard favoring the City.
Alderman Wexler reported that Attorney Dowd has written the State Attorney General
for an opinion on the law regarding official meetings open to public.
Alderman Neff Reported'the following on new member Citizen's Committee to revise
code. Mrs. Kay Swanson, Clarence Krumpos, John Groh and Ruth Stephens of Sixth
Ward and Mrs. Rogert Hagen of Third Ward.
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.
CLERK BE AND ARE. HEREBY AUTHORIZID TO MAKE
PAYMENT FOR - SAME ..
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The motion'was'made by Alderman Prickett and second by Bell to adopt the resolution.
Total: $13,046.74 (A copy of resolution placed before each Aldermanland on file
with City Clerk. The bill for $26.85 Des Plaines Motor Sales was removed. The
Mayor put the question and•the Clerk called the roll with theifollowing results:
Ayes: Alderman Massaan, Bell, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin,
Figard, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried
with the one bill removed.
The Mayor referred to the Finance Committee to investigate if
in approving bills.
any change be made
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON TOUHY AVENUE., The Clerk read for first reading
the above ordinance.
CHICAGO AND -NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY LETTER THACKER STREET CROSSING BELT LINE. The
Clerk read the above letter:
Kindly refer to your letter of March 6, 1958, concerning the operation of
crossing signals at our Belt line track and Thacker Street in the city of Des
Plaines..
As discussed between you,:and Mr. Bush of my office, the complaint is similar to
one of some years ago and concerns switching at the Meyer Material Company with
the switch to this industrial concern located very closely adjacent to Thacker
Street and creates difficulty in arranging circuit controls; for flasher operation.
However, our switching crews are aware of conditions at this point and the
Trainmaster informs us that they are very careful when doing Switching here.
Following your suggestion, Mr. Bush contacted Alderman McKay,IChairman of the
Safety Committee and was in turn referred to Alderman Neff in whose ward this
crossing is located, and talked with her at some length explaining operating
conditions and operation of the signals. Miss Neff then requested that the
same information be passed on to Mr.. Howard Diersen, president of the local
civil group in the area, and the same explanations were given; to him. Mr.
Diersen appeared satisfied, expecially so as he knew for himself that we are
aware of the conditions at this point and that we consider the,crossing
relatively safe.
An additional circuit is being provided for a short distance into the Meyer
switch track which we believe will give some additional warning of.a train
movement out of Meyer Material and which should improve conditions!at this
point without the use of crossing gates.
Your letter was addressed to Mr. H. T..Fleisher, who, we regret to;advise,
passed away last year.
Yours truly,
/v/ V. S.Mitchell
Signal Engineer
SOO LINE LETTER THACKER STREET CROSSING. The Clerk read the
Dear Mr. Henrich:
Your:letter of May 6th, wherein you advise that a report was
Council that the above signs had not been installed:
above letter:
made' to. your City
On Wednesday, May 21st, I inspected the crossing and found the signs installed;
however, the sign in the north-east quadrant of the house track was improperly
located. I have been informed that our Track Department forces will immediately
install this sign at its proper location.
Thank you for calling this to our attention.
Yours truly,
/s/ B. F. MCGowan
Superintendent of Signals
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The Clerk read a letter from Rev. F.H. Doten, Cumberland Baptist Church stating'
they abandoned plans to build on Central Road. The Ordinance to vacate the
street which would become the Church property was referred to Municipal Development
Committee and Plan Commission.
SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER. The letter from Safety Council regarding traffic on Walnut
Avenue at Margret Street was referred to Traffic Commission.
PETITION OPPOSING SERVICE STATION AT CORA AND OAKTON STREETS. Alderman Tistle
presented a petition from interested persons and a letter from Baptist Church
opposing the erection of service station at northwest cornerrof Cora and. Oakton
Streets. The Mayor referred same to Building Control & Inspection Committee.
AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 440,000. BLOCK OF BONDS. The Clerk read
a letter from the above inquiring if the City desires to purchase the 1954
Water Revenue Bonds. The Mayor referred the letter to Finance Committee.
RUSSELL PETERS LETTER PARKING ON CORA STREET AT THACKER STREET. The Clerk,read
the above letter:
A.short time ago parking was discontinued on Thacker St. between pearson and
River Road. As a result the cars just slipped around the corner and started
parking betweentThacker and Ashland on Cora St. As you know this is a very
short block with the bus turning twice - at Ashland and again at Thacker.
In addition, in the middle of this short block cars are coming out of an
alley and also the driveway shared by the Townsends and us. For some time
we have asked our own guests to park on Ashland because of the traffic tie-
up and the bus turning twice in such a short area.
°We would be very sorry if this situation caused a serious accident and we had
not brought ittto your attention.
Very sincerely yours,
/s/ Opal and Russell L. Peters
The Mayor referred the letter to the Street Committee.
REZONING APPLICATION GLEICH'S PROSPECT RIDGE SUBDIVISION. The Clerk read the
above application. On motion by Alderman Massman and seconded by Bell the
application was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission,
to call a hearing.
APPLICATION REZONING GLEICH'S PROSPECT RIDGE SUBDIVISION. On motion by Alderman
Prickett and second .by Massman the application was referred to Zoning Board of
Appeals sitting asa Commission to call a hearing.
APPLICATION REZONING PROPERTY BOUNDED BY EVERETT, PINE, PROSPECT AND MANNHEIM
FROM °A" TO RESIDENTIAL "B". On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Wright
the above application was referred to Zoning Board of Appeals.sitting as a
Commission to calla hearing.
CIVIL DEFENSE REQUEST TO PURCHASE A USED TRAILER. The Mayor read a letter from
V.Ralph, Director Civil Defense regarding the purchase of the above that they
were trying to purchase a used trailer to be used for the 3,500 watt generator,
an emergency portable power facility. The Mayor referred the letter to Superin-
tendent Wernicke and Mr. Ralph.
BEL-AIRE ACRES CIVIC ASSOCIATION LETTER ON ANNEXATION. The Mayor read the above
requesting a survey of thearea and consideration of annexation. The area
is bounded on south by Ballard Road, on east by Potter Road, on west by Toll
Road and the north by Emerson Street. The Mayor referred the letter to the
Municipal Development Committee and Plan Commission.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER ON SPEED LIMITS ON SCHOOL STREETS. The Mayor read the
following letter:
At our April Board of Directors of the
suggested by one of our directors that
Des Plaines be marked with speed limit
of safety and possibly saving the life
Chamberof Commerce meeting, it was
school zones throughout the city of
of 15 miles per hour, in the interest
of some school child.
It was voted to send this letter to the Safety Council, Police Department and
City Council. We hope you will give this your careful consideration.
Yours very truly,
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
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The Council referred same to Street Committee, ,Safety Council and Police Chief.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER. The Mayor read the following letter:
At the General Membership Meeting of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce, held
Thursday, January 23rd, 1958, it was passed unanimously by the 68 persons
present that the following resolibion be approved and sent to the City Council
for consideration.
"BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce that they
do hereby approve and ratify the following recommendations of the Board of
Directors of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce:
(1) Recommend to the City Council of Des Plaines that they endeavor', to get
the Northwestern Railroad to extend the pedestrian loading platform; East of
Pearson Street toward Des Plaines afenue so that trains could load and
unload passengers without interfering with Lee Street traffic during such
periods.
(2) Request the City Council to take steps to remove the "dog
at its intereection with River Road."
leg" in Miner Street
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It is hoped that the Chamber of Commerce during 1958 may affect a closer and
friendlier relations with the City Council and if we may be of any further help
in suggestions please call on us at any time.
Yours truly ,
Des Plaines Chamber' of Commerce
The Mayor referred section No. 1 to Street Committee and section No. 2 to
Engineer Fletcher.
SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER. The Mayor read the following letter:
The West School F T A requested action by the Safety Council with regards to
the motor a voter legislation recently passed allowing fourteen year old
children and adults who may have lost their drivers license to operate this
small vehicle without operators permit. The action taken by our group is shown
in the copies of letters to Governor Stratton and Secretary of State Carpentier
which are enclosed.
We understand that some Des Plaines group and individual action in!the form of
protect cards have been sent to have this legislation changed. Further action
has been requested Of the City of Des Plaines to limit the dales of motor scboters
to only those individuals holding drivers permits. The Safety Council recommends
that proper steps be taken to affect an understanding of the dangers involved
in the sales of these scooters to unlicensed operators and if legally possible
to halt thses sales. Our plans for public announcement by our public relations
officer of the action in this matter will be delayed awaiting your decision or
that of the City Council.
Yours very truly,
/8/ Walter J. Wieser 1, Secretary
The City Attorney to check on licensing scboters.
REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS. The Mayor requested approval! of the
following reappointments:
E. Swedberg, 1915 Grant Drive, Architectural,Commission - 3 year term
A. F. Mason, 510 Webford Avenue, Civil Service Commission - 3 year term
Standley Redmer, 758 Laurel Avenue, Police & Fire Comm. - 3 year term
Mrs. Eric Church, 1703 Prospect Avenue, Library Board - 3 year term
Mrs. Lucille Scholl, 1847 White Street, Library Board - 3 year term
Mrs. Lawrence Wick , 840 E. Grant Drive, Library Board - 3 year term
Walter Oehler, Trustees Police Pension Fund - 2 year term
Eric Hansen, 333 graceland Avenue, Traffic Commission - 5 year term
James J. Carroll, 918 N. Golf Cul de Sac, Zoning Board - 5 year term
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On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Figard the Council approved the
appointments.
On request of Alderman Callaghan the Mayor referred to the Sanitation Committee
the complaint of sewer rats due to dredging Weller Creek.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to
adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
o W. J. Henrich
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM,
CITY HALL, DES PLAINES, ON JUNE 16. 1958
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel
with Alderman Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Tures, Wright, Neff,
Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett and Tistle responding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Massman to approve the minutes of June 2, 1958. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Treasurer and Clerk
for month of May and several months reports �f Community Nurse.
Engineer Fletcher reported about Sanitary District to dredge Weller Creek west
of City and wanting a letter allowing use of easements and streets. On motion
by Alderman Figard and second by Bell the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
sign letter granting the use of easements and streets.
Attorney Dowd reported on information he received regarding taking a census.
The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Martin to file petition
for census. The motion was withdrawn after discussion and City Clerk is to
give Council information on increase since 1956 census.
On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Callaghan the Clerk was instructed
to open the bids on fuel oil and Orchard Place storm sewer. There were
ten bids on fuel oil. On motion by Alderman Callaghan and second by Wexler
the bids were referred to the Building and Grounds Committee
The following bids were received for storm,sewer:
J. B. Divito, Des Plaines
Rossetti Construction Go.,Chicago
C.B.Construction Co., Chicago
Marco Construction Co., Chicago
Peter Ciccone, Chicago
Latrobe Engineering Co
$ 14,809.20
15,604.00
15,882.00
16,407.00
17,608.40
18,080.00
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On motion by alderman Massman and second by Bell the bids were referred to Sewer
and Finance Committees and City Engineer.
BEL-AIRE CIVIC ASSOCIATION. Alderman Bell reported the fo1J.owinVletter received
from Bel -Aire Acres Civic Association requesting information on annexation:
Your Committee has investigated the above and has found: A meeting was held
at the Croation Children's home. Present were representatives of Bel=Aire Assn.
City Engineer Fletcher, Chairman of Plan Commission and Ald. Bell. We, your
Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend: Questions concerning
annexation, sewers, water, etc, were answered by city officials. Bel Aire
residents have agreed to discuss the matter further and inform us as to their
decision.
/8/ R. A. Bell /s/ S. B.Wexler
Alderman Bell requested the proposals of Chicago and Northwestern Railway be
referred to the Special Committee regarding same.
Alderman Bell requested a letter be sent to all the Aldermen, Attorney M. S.
Howard, Attorney J. J. Dowd and John Geiger regarding a meeting June 24, 1958, at
7:30 P.M. on Bauske and Premier Rose property. A meeting with Anderson Company
representative to be at 8:30 P.M. same date. The Mayor to send a letter to
Mr. Chamales to be present.
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