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12/15/195812/1/58 PLAT OF SUPERIOR HOMES SUBDIVISION,', The.:Clerk submitted the above.plat which is at Mannheim Road, Everett Street,' Pine:Street..and prospect.Avenue..._The Mayor referred the plat to the Plan Commission. PLAT OF DES PLAINES DEMPSTER DEVELOPMENTS,INC. The Clerk submitted the above' located at Dempster Street and Elmhurst Road. The Mayor referred the plat to the Plan Commission. NORTHSHIRE CIVIC CLUB. The Mayor read a letter from the above Club regarding traffic speed on Mt. Prospect Road. The Mayor referred the letter to Superintendent Wernicke to contact the County Highway Department. MRS. HILDA M: WICK RESIGNS AS LIBRARY BOARD DIRECTOR. The Mayor reported he received a letter of resignation of Mrs. Wick having moved from Des Plaines. The Mayor said he would write her a letter of appreciation of her service. The Mayor reported he received a letter from Robert C. Montgomery of 740 Golf Roel regarding removing the Ground Observer Corp. building. The Mayor informed the Council the Air Force intended to use the building. ILLINOIS LINCOLN SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION. The Mayor received a letter from the above Commission wanting to know if the City would join in observing the 150th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. He referred the letter to the Chamber of Commerce. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Bell'and seconded by Tures 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, DECEMBER 15, 1958 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO'CRDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Callaghan, Rateike, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, and Tistle.responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Callaghan to approve the minutes of December 1, 1958. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OPEN BIDS ON LIME SLUDGE BED. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Tistle the following bids on lime sludge bed were opened: Milburn Bros., Mt. Prospect Doetsch Bros.,Wheeling $ 15,700.00 14,640.00 On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tures the bids were referred to Water and Finance Committees, Engineer and Superintendent Public Works. Alderman Bell arriced at thi's time. OPEN BIDS ON WATER MAIN. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Prickett the following bids on Water Main were opened: Lawrence Plumbing Co.,Chgo;= $ 7,914.67 C.Wilber Plumbing Co.,Chgo. 8,505.70 Pietro Scolzith Co., Chgo. 8,702.98 T.11 Construction Co., Chgo. 8,932.00 W.J.Lewis Construction Co., Chgo. 8,960.25 Joe Divito & Co., Des Plaines 9,014.10 J.Giannini, Chicago 9,069.26 Scully, Hunter & Scully, Chicago 9,315.31 George D. Hardin, Chicago 9,472.33 S. H. Cassidy, Chicago 9,578.05 12/15/58 Water main Bids continued: C.B.Construction Company, Chicago $ 101010.7G Rossetti Contractor Company,Chgo 10;098.00 E. & M Sewer Contractor,Mt.Prospect 10;309.85 A.Grancola, Chicago 10,643.25 Vincent Divito, Chicago 12,417.20 On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle the bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees, Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works. OPEN BIDS ON SPREADER. On motion by Alderman.Callaghan and second by Tistle the following bids on spreader were opened: • R.H. Lyohs Equipment Co., Chicago $ 665.00 Prairie State -Equipment Co.,Thornton 865.00 Schuster Equipment Co., Chicago 905.00 Industrial Supplies, Elgin 949.50 O'Mar Equipment Co,P.ark Ridge 1,249.00 On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Figard the bids were referred to Street and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. OPEN WARNING SYSTEM BIDS. On motion by Alderman Callaghan and second by Figard the following bids were opened: Item 1.. 2 3 Scream -Master Corp.Pomona,Calif. 3,352.00 5,770.00 176.00 " " " " " Alternate bid -11,994.00 Bierschall & Niedermeyer Co.,Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 2,108.00 Item one only Alfred Conhagen, New York.,New York 2,286.00 3,880.00 Federal Sign & Signal Corp.,Chicago 2,298.00 3,788.00 243.50 On.motion by Alderman Figard and second by Callaghan the bids were referred to Civil Defense and Finance Committees. ATTORNEY DOWD'S REPORT ON DEAN BUILDING. The Clerk read the following report: The case of the City of Des Plaines vs. Elmer H, Dean is now pending in the Superior Court of Cook County, and I am awaiting work from the Sheriff's deputy as to his having obtained service of summons upon the defendant, Elmer H. Dean. As soon as service is effected on Dean, I shallbe able to go in before Judge Norman Barry and ask for an order against the'defendant that the City'of Des Plaines be permitted to demolish his wooden deteriorated structure on Center Street and that the Costs be assessed against Dean. To expedite the demolition of this wooden structure, I am of the opinion that the City Council should entertain a motion at the next Council meeting of December 15, 1958, to advertise for bids for its demolition.- The bids should be returnable at the first meeting of January 6, 1959, at which time I hope to have the necessary order signed by Judge Barry in favor of the City of Des Plaines. /s/ James J. Dowd City Attorney On motion'by Alderman Bell and second by Rateike the Council bids to demolish the Dean Building on Center Street. approved to advertise ZONING BOARD REPORT REJECTING REZONING 1939•TOUHY AVENUE. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Zoning Board rejecting the rezoning from "Residential" to"Commerical" at 1939 Touhy Avenue. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Neff the Council c ncurred in the report. Alderman Masaman arrived at this time. ZONING BOARD REPORT REJECTING REZONING NORTHWEST CORNER LEE AND HOWARD STREETS. The Clerk r ead the recommendations of Zoning Board rejecting the rezoning from "Residential" to "Multi Family" on` the northwest corner of Lee and Howard Streets. On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Bell the Council concurred in the recommendation. 12/15/58 ANNEXATION OF LOT "C" -TRIER'S SUBDIVISION.: -The 'CTerk' reported the- Flan Commission recommend the above annexation. The Mayor referred same to the Municipal Development Committee. SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER. , The Clerk read a -letter from Safety Council regarding parking at Chicago and Northwestern Railway'Cumberland Station. The Mayor referred the letter ,to the Street Committee. ADOPT ORDINMNCE RESTRICTING PARKING AND LOAD LIMIT ON JEFFERSON STREET BETWEEN GRACELAND AVENUE AND NORTHWEST HIGHWAY. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman ,Rateike 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:Callsghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, 1'rickett,.Tistle, Massman and Bell. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Dunlap arrived at this time. • Alderman Bell reported at a meeting of the Board of Local Improvements it was approved to keep certain arterial streets in Orchard Place area in repair. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Callaghan the Council concurred in the recommendation. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to pay C. Freeman $900.00 for spreading Orchard Place street paving roll out of the Legal Department. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett,. Tistle, Massman, Bell. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett to issue a voucher to H -h Electric Company $40,082.00 for Cumberland Street Lights Special Assessment No. 167. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman and Bell., Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to issue a voucher to E. N. Fletcher for $2,226.77 for Cumberland Street Lights Special Assessment No. 167. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: ryes: Alderman Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman and Bell. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF KOLZE. Chief Kolze presented each member of Council with a report of estimated expense and receipts, personnel,Jadd tax levy. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Prickett the Council approved to advertise bids for the above to be returned January 5th meeting. TRAFFIC REPORT CAMBRIDGE AT NORTHWEST HIGHWAY. Alderman Wexler made the following report: Safety Council letter of Oct. 22 was referred to Streets & Traffic Committee and Supt. Public Works on Nov. 3. SPW has made an investigation, and based thereon Streets and Traffic Committee recommends that a "No Parking from Here to Corner" sign be placed 15 feet back from corner at Cambridge; also that a street name sign which is barely visible when cars are parked, be raised. As far as the high dept. sign on the SW side of NW Highway indicating the State Street turn for Golf Road being difficult to see because of parked cars, it is recommended this be looked into further by the Supt. of Public Works. • /s/ S. E. McKay /s/ S. B. Wexler The Mayor referred the report to Superintendent Wernicke. TRAFFIC SURVEY. Alderman Wexler read the following report: 144/ 17/20 The Streets & Traffic Committee has received three.proposals for Traffic Survey, - One from John J. Behrends & Associates et'a"cost of $8450.00. This proposal is rather Brief, and the company's representative has failed to follow through on a suggestion from Chairman of Committee, made to him on Nov.6. A proposal was received from DeLeuw Cather & Cokpany. This includes a survey at $12,000.00, one costing $14,000.00, or combination of both at $24,000.00. The third proposal, from George W; Barton & Associates, also makes 2 offers - One at $7/8000.00 - One at $13,400.00 - A more expensive survey at $22/25,000.00. It should be understood regardless of which organization is engaged to conduct the survey, the Supt. of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk and Police Dept. must assist and cooperate by making available certain information, such as traffic accident reports, maps, ordinances, etc., etc:" It is the recommendation of the Streets & Traffic Committee, the Supt. of Public Works, and the City Engineer, that favorable consideration be given the Barton Organization to conduct the survey at $13,400.00. The City Clerk will furnish each alderman a copy of the Barton proposal this evening, so they may have opportunity to study it before next Council meeting, at which time Committee will ask concurrence in the above. recommendation. /s/ S.E. McKay /s/ S.B.Wexler The Mayor ordered the report placed on file. EQUIPMENT AT NORMAL WELL. Alderman Tures reported two of four companies contacted to purchase the old equipment at Normal Well have submitted offers to purchaseCliff'Neeley Well Drilling Company $1550.00 and Lane Western Pump Company $1540.00. Alderman Tures recommended to accept the offer of Cliff , Neely Company. At request of Alderman Neff the City Attorney checked the State Statutes and found our ordinance must be drafted and adopted for sale of material. The attorney is'to draft an ordinance. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Prickett the Council approved to.accept the offer of, Cliff Neely WenaDrilling Company. AWARD BID CITY SANITARY SERVICE TO CLEAN.CATCH BASINS. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Bell to concur in Alderman.McKay's recommendation to award the bid for cleaning catch basins to the City Sanitation Service at $4.50. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Alderman Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler,. Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman and Bell. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Wexler called a meeting of the "Off Street Parking" Letter to Chamales, Geiger and Kenieip to attend. Alderman Figard said he had received some names of volunteer of Civil Defense. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Prickett presented the followin for December 29, 1958. for Director resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILIS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: '•6,921.41. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk). The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the qeustion and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, MaSsman and Bell. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. CHAMBER.OF COMMERCE__LE_TTER_ON,"OFF STREET PARKING: The read the above letter and was instructed to make copies for the Aldermen. • APPLICATION TQ TOLL ROAD FOR DRAINAGE DITCH PERMIT. On motion by Alderman Massman and secondby Prickett the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign the application. At Alderman Tistle's request the Mayor referred the widening of one block of Center Street north of Oakton Street, to the Street Committee. FIRST READING OF FRAUDULENT SALE ORDINANCE. The Clerk read the above ordinance. for first reading 12/15/58 FIRST READING OF 'ORDINANCE VACATING PART OF:FIFTH COURT. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Massman the Council approved to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Massman to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, and Bell. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST READING ORDINANCE SIDEWALKS TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND REPAIRED. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. RESOLUTION. The Clerk read a resolution regarding Howard Street Sewer Corporation agreement changing from ffi45,000. to $50,400. to be paid to School District Number 207. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Massman the Council adopted the resolution. SIGNS. Commissioner Rieck had presented some plats of signs for approval. The Mayor referred the signs to the Architectural Commission. Mr. Rieck was instructed to refer signs to the Arthitectural Commission for approval before he presents them to Council in the future. JORDAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY TEASE. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Jordan requesting that his lease be terminated December 31, 1958. The Mayor referred the letter to the Public Building and Grounds Committee. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION FOREST AVENUE AND JR STREET. The Clerk submitted a plat of 3 lots on the northeast corner of Lee Street and Forest .venue. The Mayor referred the plat to the Plan Commission. JOH!NUVEEN AND COMPANY LETTER WATER REVENUE BONDS. The Clerk read a letter if the City desired to redeem $10,000.00 Water Revenue Bonds. The letter was referred to the Mayor. BENJAMIN ELECTRIC LETTER. The Clerk read aletter from the Benjamin Electric manufacturing Company that the Thomas Industries, Inc. had purchased their company, that the new company would assume the agreements of Benjamin Electric Company with the City. The Letter was referred to the City Attorney to check on these agreements with the company. LETTER REGARDING ACCIDENT OF VIRGINIA JOHNS,. 1838 ORCHARD STREET. The Clerk reported of receiving notice of above claim. The Mayor referred same to City Attorney for investigation. LEONARD KRUMSEE. 635 HOWARD STREET ANNEXATION REQUEST. The Clerk read a letter from the above on his second request for annexation. The Mayor referred the letter to the Municipal Development Committee. DEATH OF HEALTH OFFICER — ELSIE M. WILLER. The Council received a card of acknowledgement for flowers. Alderman Neff reported of building violation at Oakwood Avenue and First avenue. The Mayor referred same to Building Commissioner Rieck. GLEN ACRES TRAILER PARK. Alderman Massman requested an investigation on the above park regarding size of area for trailers and access to street. Attorney to write to proper authorities. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to adjourn to Monday, December 29, 1958 at 8:00 P.M.. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. to W. J. Henrich City Clerk THK ADJOURNED; CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER29, 1958, WAS NOT HELD ' DUE TO A LACK OF QUORUM.