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09/15/19581 NORTHWEST FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION. The Clerk read a letter from the above Association regarding a house-to-house campaign September 15 to September 30. On motion by Alderman Callaghan and second by Wexler the request was granted and Alderman Callaghan write to request them to contact the Community Chest Fund organization for funds. ENJAY'S TOLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION. The Clerk presented the above plat which the Mayor referred the Plan Commission. HOWARD HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION. The Clerkpresented the above plat which the Mayor referred to Plan Commission. • 9/2/(481 A letter from Cook County Justices and Magistrates Association meeting to be held in Skokie, September 18th at 8:00 P.M. was referred to Attorney Dowd to attend. At request of Alderman Rateike the Mayor referred to the Street Committee,the load limit on 1300 block of Jefferson Street, also, restrict parking to one hour from 8 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. or conform with 1300 block on Perry Street two hour parking 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 F.M. The Mayor referred to Street Committee the no parking west side of River Road �Cy from Howard Johnson Restaurant to Lee Street. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by, Tistle to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. 1 1 to W. J. Henrich City Clerk . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, SEPTEMBER 15. 1958 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Fr•ickett and Tistle. responding to roll call. Alderman Figard, Martin, Wexler, and Massman were absent. - APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Bell ana seconded by Rateike to approve the minutes of September 2, 1958. Alderman McKay requested a correction of four way stop sign to stop sign at Maple, and Curtis entering Pratt. The motion was then:voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer for August. Chief Kolze reported the dilapadated residence at Cora and Lincoln Avenues was burned down by the fire department. Attorney Dowd reported that Chapman and Cutler who approve all city bonds informed him the City could not have a special assessment on anything already constructed. But if the City desired they would give an opinion after receiving all information of what the City planned. TO ADVERTISE BIDS ON WAREHOUSE. Alderman Rateike made the motion which was seconded by Tistle to advertise for bids on warehouse property. To see if the City could get sufficient funds to buy land and construct a new warehouse. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR PACKER GARBAGE TRUCK., On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Callaghan bids are to be advertised for new packer truck returned October 6th, 1958. Alderman Dunlap reported there will be a meeting with Park Ridge, officials September 18th regarding incinerator. STOP SIGNS - DEAN CIRCLE AND PROSPECT AVENUES. Alderman McKay made the followi. }g report: 6 $/15/58 Concerning recommendations from 'Traffic Commission which were referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee on September 2nd: 1. That a barricade be installed at the end of Everett Avenue at Deane markdd to warn all concerned of the "dead end". Streets and Traffic Committee recommends this be done. 2. Committee also recommends that a "STOP" sign be erected at the. N.W. corner of Deane and Circle, at the N.E. Corner of Circle and Prospect, at the N.W. corner of Deane and Prospect, also at, the S.E. corner of Deane and Prospect, and that City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tistle the Council report. concurred in the AGREEMENT WITH E.A. PETERSON ON STORM SEWER. Alderman McKay presented an agreement with E.A. Peterson for the Mayor. and Clerk to sign regarding storm sewer on his lake property. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Bell to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, 'Wright, Tures, Neff, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor had received two letters from State Division of Industrial Planning and Development stating two companies were interested in purchasing land in Illinois and desired to hear if Des Plaines was interested.._ TheMayor, is=to:: reply.to the letters. RESIDENCE ZONING ORDINANCE. The Residence Zoning was up for second reading. After discussion on motion by .Alderman Prickett and second by Neff the ordinance was tabled to next meeting. Mr. Chamales to attend. 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 ANDIRE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $58,435.86. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and second by Tistle to adopt the resolution. A bill for $21.60 Klippert Heating could not be located and was held out. .Later during recess the bill was found and approved. The Mayor put. the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Alderman Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR GASOLINE. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Bell the Council approved to advertise bids for gasoline to be returned to October 20th meeting. The Mayor referred a bill for $900.00 from Mr. Freeman for spreading Orchard Place roll on Street Special Assessment, to the Board of Local Improvements. ATTORNEY DOWD LETTER ON SALES TAX FUNDS. The Clerkread the following letter: The question arose at the last Council .meeting as to whether or not the City is empowered to use sales tax money for a specific use, when the uselis not set forth in the Appropriation Ordinance., This matter was brought forth when the City of Des Plaines sent a check for a substantial amount to the Census Bureau at Washington, D.C. to initiate a special census. The statute states that sales tax monies may be expended by cities and villages of the City Council. It seems apparent that this special census is within the meaning of a general corporate purpose for a city and village, and the use of this sales tax money to initiate a special census was a proper use. Sincerely yours, s/ James J. Dowd ity Attorney 9/15A8 3 CITY PARK RIDGE ON RE -LOCATION OF ROUTE 62. The Mayor had informed the Council he had received a letter from the City Clerk of Park Ridge that they took no action but would be happy to support the re -location of Route 62 to Higgins Road. The Mayor, also, had a letter from Mr. Tuthill that he had received the resolution from the Council and it is being investigated and will report later. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Dunlap the Council approved that the Park Ridge Council would be urged to prepare a resolution requesting the re -location oi3 Higgins Road. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THIRD AVENUE ARTERIAL STREET - 24., On motion by Alderman McKay,and second by Wight the Council adopted the resolution designating Third Avenue from Algonquin Road to North Avenue Arterial Street Number 24. Alderman Massman arrived at this time. Hottat Subdivision Plat. On motion by :Alderman Bell and second by Tures the Hottat Subdivision Plat approved by Plan Commission was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. } TRIER SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ANNEXATION. The Trier :Subdivision Plat for annex- ation was referred to Municipal Development Committee, on motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tures.The plat was approved byrPlan Commission but the plat was lost in the mail and a new plat must be prepared. DREYER'S SUBDIVISION PLAT. The Plan Commission had approved the Dreyer's Subdivision Plat which the Mayor referred to the Municipal Development Committee. The Clerk did not receive this plat but understands it will be turned over to Alderman Bell. HOWARD HIGHLAND PLAT. The Plan Commission approved the above plat and Mayor referred same to Municipal Development Committee. The Clerk did not receive this plat but it is turned over to Alderman Bell. REQUEST FOR WATER - NORTHWEST ASSEMBLY OF GOD. A.request from the above church on Dempster Street at Lyman for water was referred to the Water Committee. MOTOR VEHICLE ORDINANCE FIRST READING. The original ordinance which referred to Motor Scooters was withdrawn and a new ordinance was presented for first reading. A copy of Attorney General L. Castle letter to State Secretary C.F. Carpentier about the ordinance is on file. ORDINANCE STOP SIGNS EVERETT AND MAPLE STREETS FIRST READING. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. ORDINANCE STOP SOEGNS CURTIS AT PRATT AVENUES FIRST READING. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. ORDINANCE STOP SIGNS MAPLE AT PRATT AVENUES FIRST READING. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. RESOLUTION INCORPORATION OF VILLAGE. Attorney Dowd presented the above resolution after he informed the Council that a municipality lying within one mile of the boundary life of the area to be incorporated must give consent to incorporate. The Mayor referred the resolution to the Municipal Development Committee and Plan Commission. DEATHS OE FORMER ALDERMAN VAVRINEK AND HUXMANN. The Clerk informed Council he received.cards of acknowledgement from the above families. • OPEN BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF DEXTER EVERETT AND PROSPECT LANES. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Massman the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on above. The following bids were received: Skokie Valley Asphalt Company $ 4,382.50 . Milburn Brothers 4,839.10 • Black Top Roads Company 4,861.10 On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tistle the bids were referred to the Street and Finance Committees and City Engineer. The Mayor declared a recess (38.19/15/58 and after reconvening the motion was made by Alderman Prickett'and seconded by Bell to award the bid to Skokie Valley Asphalt Company for $4,382.50 and return other bidder's checks. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk calledthe roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap Wright, Tures, Neff, Prickett and Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. SAFETY COUNCIL BY-LAWS. The Mayor reported he had received proposed by-laws for Safety Council and referred them to the Judiciary Committee and City Attorney. Alderman Bell reported on weeds on private property. The Mayor requested Superintendent Warnicke to have a patrolman accompany him to check on same. At Alderman Neff's request Superintendent Warnicke is to check on black dirt removal and fill of ground on Algonquin Road at Margret Street in parkway. GRANT SEPTIC TANK AT 1246 EVERETT LANE. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tistle the request for septic tank at 1046 Everett Lane was granted. KLIPPERT HEATING BILL. The Klippert Heating bill for $21.60 having been found a motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Dunlap the $21.60 bill be approved for payment whiech is included in resolution. The Mayor putthe question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Oallaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, OCTOBER 6, 1958 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO (ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hebert H. Behrel with Alderman Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded b y Prickett to approve the minutes of September 15, 1958. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports:of Building Commissioner and City Clerk. Chief Kolze told the Council about a meeting regarding fire protection on Toll Road. The City will receive an agreement regarding the service. OPEN BIDS ON GARBAGE TRUCK AND BODY. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Figard the Clerk was instructed to open bids on garbage truck. The following bids were received: Packer Body Garwood - Chicago Truck Equipment 16 cubic yards Garwood - Chicago Truck Equipment 20 " " C.C. Fuller Company 16 " " Eighmy Equipment Company 16 " " Leach Company 16 " " Leach Company 17 " " Truck Garwood - Chicago Truck Equipment Des Plaines Motor Sales Hi Way Chevrolet Sales. Holmes Motor Company • Beer Motors Diamond T Motor Car Company International Harvester Company.- 175" wheel base International Harvester Company - 167" wheel base $ '4,650.00 5,230.00 5,592.00 '3,183.00 4,985.00 '5,165.00 $ 9,400.00 '4,809.39 ;4,829.39 4,587.63 4,617.22 4,852.00 4,560.00 4,179.16 On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Rateike the bids were referred to Sanitation and Finance Committees and Superintendent Warnicke.