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11/03/195811/3/58 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, NOVEMBER. 3, 1958, AT $:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman McKay, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, and Massman responding to foll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to approve the minutes of adjourned meeting October 13 and regular meeting October 20, 1958. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OPEN BIDS FOR PARKING METERS. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Tures the Clerk was instructed to open the bids for parking meters, On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Dunlap the bids were referred to Parking Meter, Finance Committees and Superintendent Warnicke to report back November 17th meeting. OPEN BID ON CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SYSTEM. On motion by Alderman Massman and second by Tures the Clerk was instructed to open the above bid. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Figard the bid was referred to the Civil Defense and Finance Committees. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Commissioner and Clerk for October.Chief Kennicott reported the trailer had been removed from 1684 Des Plaines Avenue. Chief Kolze reported the new fire trucks final payment would be made this week. Attorney Dowd reported he had checked on the taxes withheld by County Treasurer. That on November 15th objections will be filed, at that time he will be able to review the objections. Alderman Callaghan appeared at' this time. • Mayor Behrel reported he had contacted the County officials about Wolf Road bridge over Weller Creek. He, also, reported of meeting with Chapman and Cutler on Higgins Water Company and is to give them certain information so they can give an opinion about purchasing. , PLAT OF LOT ON SECOND AVENUE. Alderman Wexler presented a plat of ,a lot at end o± SSecond Avenue and Van Buren Street if extended which was approved by Plan Commission. The Mayor referred same to Municipal Development Committee. PETTINGER SUBDIVISION PLAT. The Mayor referred the above plat to Municipal Development Committee, City Attorney and City Engineer. Alderman Dunlap made the following report: Joint Committees of Park Ridge and Des Plaines serve to have a thorough survey of land fill locations available in an efficient working distance from out cities. We wish to hire a suitable person to make this survey promptly and request authorization to apend not more than $200.00 as our share of this survey. Park Ridge City Council is reported to have appropriated a like amount. /s/ R.M.Dunlap, Chairman /s/ G.Massman /s/ S.B.Wexler The motion was made by Aldermah Dunlap and seconded by Prickett to concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman McKay made the following report: Street Committee has report -from S.P.W.Warnicke that Mr. Kuntze has removed stone from parkways on Algonquin near Jeannette and has placed earth thereon. /s/ S.E.McKay, Ch. Alderman McKay made the following report: Streets Committee met the evening ofd. October 30th on the matter of the high voltage line across northwest Des Plaines. Present: Mayor Behrel Aldermen Wexler, McKay, City Attorney Dowd, City Engineer Fletcher, Supt. Public Works Warnicke, and Messrs. Otto and Seitz representing the Commonwealth Edison Co. 70403/58 McKay report continued: While it would seem ICC orders Nos. 44800 and 45014 issued in connection with the Edison Company's pdition, grant the Company permission to install a 138,000 volt line, and a line or lines, of higher power, nevertheless Mr. Otto agreed to have the Edison Company submit a letter to the City of Des Plaines stating that before the. Company proceeds with the installation of a line for the trans— mission of voltage in, excess of 138,000 volts, in addition to the 138,000 volt line which they will install under ICC orders 44800 and 45014 the Company will file another petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission. This letter has been received and it is requested that it be copied into the minutes of this meeting. Committee recommends that the Council take no Further action in connection with the matter of the high voltage lines at this time. /s/ S.E.McKay /s/ S.B.Wexler On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Dunlap the Council oncurred inthe report. Alderman McKay made the following report: In connection with the new Park Place Parking Plaza, Streets Committee recommend that parking be prohibited on both sides of Park Place between Pearson 4nd Lee Streets, beyond the bowling alley, and that traffic flow be permitted in both directions. City Attorney to prepare necessary, ordinance. It is also recommended that while we are waiting for the ordinance, parking be prohibited in the section indicated by police order and that traffic be premitted to flow in both directions. /s/ S.E.McKay,Ch. /s/ S.B.Wexler On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Callaghan the Council concurred in the report. APPROVE SQUARE DEAL SHOE STORE SIGN. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tures the Council approved the above sign. At request of Alderman Wright the Mayor referred the parking on Graceland Avenue at Library to Street Committee. JUNIOR COUNCIL. Alderman Figard reported the Junior Council will be sworn in Saturday November 8th at 11:00 A.M. with Mayor to speak and luncheon at Elk's Club.at 12:00 Nobs. On Thursday November 13th a dinner will be served at Trinity Lutheran Church sponsored by Optimist Club. All City Officials are invited to attend. Alderman Figand has dinner tickets,to be purchased in advance:. Alderman Neff requested thatthe City Attorney give an opinion regarding liquor dealers on zoning. ORDINANCE ON FRAUDULENT SALE. The Mayor referred the above o dinance to City Attorney and License Committee. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Callaghan the Council approved the appointment of Burnham Casterline as Deputy, Director of Communications for Civil Defense. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Prickett presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINE&THAT THE FOLLOWING' BILLS ARE DUE AND,EAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total $80,981.09. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk). The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by McKay to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, andi•Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 11 -3-58. . ROUTE 62-TUTHILL LETTER. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Tuthill that the rerouting of 62 had been referred to the Springfield office. The Mayor informed the Council next week end while at the Springfield:convention he would call on the Highway Department. SIGN REQUEST AT 1988 MANNHEIM ROAD. The Mayor referred the above sign request for Standard Oil Company to the Architectural Commission and Building Control Committee. ADOPT ORDINANCE ON SCHOOL AGREEMENT HOWARD SEWER.' The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Prickett to adopt the'Ordinanc0. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman McKay,. Rateike, Callaghan, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman.* The Mayor declared the motion carried. * Nay: None. ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE 1523-156jARK'PLACE. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The'motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike to adopt the Ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ZONING'ORDINANCE 1530-156. PARK PLACE. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. °The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Prickett to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright,'Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the -motion carried. ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE SOUTHWEST CORNER WOLF AND CENTRAL ROADS. The Clerk read for. second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Wright to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the,roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. 'The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE GLEICH'S PROSPECT RIDGE SUBDIVISION - WOLF AND CENTRAL ROADS. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by McKay to adopt the ordinance.' The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, -Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE HOWARD HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION. The (Werk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Tistle to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap,'Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and. Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the'motion carried. MOTOR SCOOTER ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The'motion was made by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Neff to adopt the ordinance. After discussion the motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Rateike to refer the ordinance to the License and attorney to draft new ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clek called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike and Massman. 'Nays: Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, The Mayor declared the motion lost. 'On motion by Alderman Neff and second by Prickett to add "or permit" after chauffeur's license was approved by Council. Alderman Callaghah and Neff withdrew their original motion and the motion was then made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Dunlap to adopt the ordinance as amended. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle. Nays: Alderman Massman. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST READING REPEALING ORDINANCE ON CEMETERIES. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. 7a:6/3/58 FIRST READING PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION GOLF ROAD. The Cler reading the above ordinance. read for first ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE "SAFETY ELECTRIC" PROPERTY. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Massdan and second by Tistle the Council approved to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Massman 'to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. ,The Mayor declared the motion carried. REZONING APPLICATION NORTHWEST CORNER HOWARD AND LEE STREETS. 'The Clerk presented the above zoning application of Koehler property. 'On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Massman the application was referredto the zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. REZONING APPLICATION TOUHY AND BIRCH STREETS. The Clerk presented the above application for Commercial Zoning ,south side of Touhy Avenue. On motion by Alderman Massman and. second by Prickett the application was referred to Zoning Board of Appealssitting as a Commission to call a nearing. REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION. A request was received to annex a lot in Douglas Manor which subdivision is on the northeat corner of Wolf Road and Howard Avenue. ' The lot is not contiguous to City Limits therefore can not be annexed. The Clerk was instructed to inform Leonard'Krumsee the applicant. SAFETY COUNCIL LETTERS. The Mayor read a letter about traffic hazard. on River Road from Chase Avenue and Sherwin Street to Touhy .Avenue. .The letter was referred to Superintendent Wernicke. Another letter of traffic hazard on Northwest Highway between Cornell and Cambridge Road. The Mayor referred the letter to Street Committee and Superintendent Warnicke. HOSPITAL - GOLF AND RIVER ROADS. At request of Alderman Dunlap the Mayor referred to the City Attorney, Building°Control Committee, Plan Commission and Fire Chief regarding the zoning ordinance height of building for intended hospital to be built at Golf and River Roads. ,The Attorney to`prepare an ordinance. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded'by Massman to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OTTO W.'J. HENRICH -.City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF'DES PLAINES, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, NOVEMBER 17, 1958 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order -'by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett and Tistle and Bell responding to roll call. ' Junior Council attended and were seated by each Official. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Figard to approve the minutes of November 3, 1958. Alderman McKay requested the letter from Commonwealth Edison Company, which was to be in the November 3rd minutes, be placed in the Notember 17th minutes. The motion was then voted upon by acclamation. The following is the above mentioned letter: This,will confirm our discussion to the effect that Commonwealth Edison' Company agrees to petition the Illinois Commerce Commission for certificate of Convenience and Necessity before constructing a second tower line of 138,000 volts or more through the City of.Des Plaines on its right-of-way. /s/ Thomas G. Ayes, Vice President