04/06/198168.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, April 6, 1981
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Volberding
at 8:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center on Monday,
April 6, 1981
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Ward. Absent was Ald. Egan who arrived immediately
following the Presentation below.
Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, City Comptroller Blietz, Supt.
of Streets Kozlinka, Police Chief Alfano, Fire Chief Gedroic, Building
Commissioner Trost, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, City Engineer
Bowen, Traffic Engineer Crowley, Environmental Officer Lindahl and City
Attorney Smith.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE
The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. William G. Grice III
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
AWARD OF VALOR Police Chief Alfano presented to Police Officer Paul Grudek
Police Officer the Department Award of Valor for his personal courage
Paul Grudek and committment to duty on the evening of February 13th
in which he was injured returning to duty on March 18th.
MINUTES:
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Kehe, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held March 16, 1981,
as published. Correction, Page Five, paragraph 5, change
M-13-81 to M-15-81. Motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the following
I PAYABLE 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: Total, $372,970.95.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ANNUAL
FINANCIAL
REPORT
Annual Financial Report of the City was presented to members
of City Council and press.
ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
Deep Tunnel tion of Water and Sewer Committee that Ordinance M-14-81
System - MSD on this evening's agenda be passed granting the MSD the
necessary easements for the construction of the deep tunnel
project south along a path of the Des Plaines River from
Prairie Avenue to City limits. Motion declared carried.
LIME SLUDGE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
REMOVAL tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City award the
contract for Lime Sludge Removal to the low bidder, Greco
Contractors , in the amount of $8.00 per cubic yard for the
removal and disposal of sludge and at the rate of $135 per
hour for the specified dragline machine. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 1 - Dwiel
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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WATER METERS Moved by Koplos, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
recommendation of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize
the purchase of 200 5/8" and 48 3/4" water meters from
the Badger Meter Company, for a total amount of $11,403.04,
waiving the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Meyer, seconded by Egan, to adopt the recommendation
81 -5 -SU of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Zoning
1285 S. Board of Appeals in Case 81 -5 -SU, 1285 S. Elmhurst Road,
Elmhurst to grant special use and authorize City Attorney to prepare
necessary ordinance for further consideration. Motion
declared carried.
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WIN-RAY"S Moved by Meyer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
RESUBDIVISION tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat
849 Walter of Win and Ray's Resubdivision, located at 849 Walter Avenue.
Motion declared carried.
TRANSPORTATION Moved by Meyer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
CENTER tion of Municipal Development Committee to authorize the
placing of the invoice from Richard Beebe for final payment
of services in connection with the Transportation Center
in the amount of $625 on the next register of bills.
Motion declared carried.
PRAIRIE AVENUE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation
IMPROVEMENT of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for
MFT Prairie Avenue Improvement, MFT Section No. 80 -00095 -09 -FP
to the low bidder, Blackmore Sewer, in the amount of
$283,953.52, and return checks or bonds of unsuccessful
cee (00e,/) bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PRAIRIE AVENUE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
IMPROVEMENT of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for
Traffic Signals Prairie Avenue Traffic Signals and Street Lighting to the
MFT low bidder, A & A Electric, in the amount of $153,230.85,
and return checks or bonds of unsuccessful bidders. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
SEEGERS RD. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
IMPROVEMENT tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to adopt a Supplemental
MFT Resolution appropriating $1500 MFT funds for soil
investigation in connection with Seegers Road Improvement,
MFT Section 80 -00125 -00 -WR. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried. �/�
Add following clause to motion: "authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to sign release of easement for property adjacent to property
to be purchased in 1200 block of Prairie Avenue."
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TREE
TRIMMING
REPAIRS
Aerial Truck
Public Works
PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY
Prairie Ave.
TELEPHONE
SYSTEM
TRANSFER OF
FUNDS
Environmental
III Control
FENCE
730 & 731 Beau
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70.
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Beautification and Forestry and Finance and Insurance
Committee to award the contract for Tree Trimming to the
low bidder, Nels J. Johnson Tree Experts, Inc. , at a cost
of $8.80 (up to including 12"); $25.90 (13" thru 24");
$33.57 (25" thru 36"); $35 (37" thru 48"); $35 (49" and over)
$13.50 Labor, $18 per hour for Truck and $20 per hour for
loader for emergency work. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the
recommendation of Beautification and Forestry Committee
to authorize repairs to a Pittman Aerial Truck #273 in the
Public Works Department by Illinois FWD in the amount of
$9.509.63, waiving the normal bid precedures. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
recommendation of Building and Grounds Committee to
authorize the purchase of 55 sq. feet of property in the
1200 block of Prairie Avenue for the improvement of
Prairie Avenue, in the amount of $1,950, City Attorney to
conplete the necessary papers. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Building and Grounds Committee to authorize Mayor
and City Clerk to sign letter of intent to purchase a
telephone system for the City of Des Plaines administrative
offices from General Dynamics Communications Co., and
authorize issuance of check in the amount of $2,000 as
committment fee, waiving the usual bid procedure.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward,
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Environmental Control Committee to
transfer funds received from recycling center, in the
amount of $961.80 to the appropriate account for purposes
of purchase of trees for the Miner Street pass-through.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, _Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ensign, seconded by Egan, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee that the
building of the fence along the property at 730 and 731
Beau Drive by Jewel Foods be deferred until such time as the
expanded area of the Jewel property is developed at which
time the situation will be evaluated again with the property
owners. Motion declared carried.
WINDY
POINT
SUBDIVISION
NORTH AVE.
PARKING
RESTRICTIONS
ORDINANCE
M-15-81
Electronic
Games
ORDINANCE
M-11=81
Position
Classifications
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Moved by Ensign, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the following
recommendations of Building Control and Inspection Committee,
following submission of findings in connection with
Windy Point Subdivision investigation:
1. That the subdivision regulations (Chapter 12, Title IX)
be amended to expressly provide that any change of the
public utility easements or other matters established
on a final plat of subdivision be approved by the Plan
Commission and City Council in the same manner as such
final plat of subdivision;
2. That the subdivision regulations (Chapter 12, Title IX) be
amended to expressly provide that the City Engineer refer
the proposed plans and specifications for public improve-
ments to the heads of appropriate city department for
their review and written comments and consider such
written comments before his approval of such plans and
specifications is communicated to the Plan Commission.
3. That an ordinance be adeopted to expressly provide that
no right, title or interest of the City in any duly granted
easement may be waived, released, cancelled or otherwise
altered without City Council approval.
We further recommend:
1. That Mayor Volberding be criticized for his manner of
approval of plat of survey.
2. That the Mayor cause the immediate termination of Mr.
Bowen's employment as City Engineer for his wrongful
conduct described in this report.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Kolinski, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Warlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward,
NAYS: - 3 - Dwiel, Whetstone, Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Deferred motion to adopt the recommendation of Streets and
Traffic Committee to prohibit parking on the south side of
North Avenue, allow all day parking on the north side of
North Avenue, remove all alternate parking and signs
prohibiting parking from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., City Attorney
to draft necessary ordinance, was brought to the floor.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ensign, to table the motion.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Ensign, Whetstone,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Tomaszewski, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 3 - Kehe, Prellberg, Erbach
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Following motions that were withdrawn, moved by Erbach,
seconded by Sarlo, to allow Ordinance M-15-81 to remain
on Second Reading and return to City Attorney for re -drafting
eliminating language having to do with mechanical flipperball
ands,pinball machines. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ensign, seconded by Erbach, to pass Ordinance M-11-81,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE V OF SECTION 1-15-4 (A) OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH THE POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING/DELETING CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS
AND AMENDING SECTIONS 1-15-3 (B), 1-15-3 (D) AND 1-15-8 (B)
OF THE CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-12-81
Construction
Contracts
ORDINANCE
M-13-81
Liquor
Prohibitions
RESOLUTION
R-9-81
National High
School
Gymnastics Day
ORDINANCE
M-14-81
MSD Deep
Tunnel System
ORDINANCE
M-16-81
Precious Metals
ORDINANCE
M-17-81
Cable
Television
ORDINANCE
M-18-81
Inauguration
ORDINANCE
M-19-81
Ind. Dev. Rev
Bonds
Refrigeration
SErvice Eng.
Society Project
ORDINANCE
M-20-81
Zoning Fees
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Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to pass Ordinance M-12-81,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION1-16-4 OF TITLE I, CHAPTER 16,
OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, THEREBY ADDING A PARAGRAPH
DEALING WITH CHANGE ORDERS TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS ORIGINALLY
AWARDED BY CITY COUNCIL. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Prellberg, to waive First
Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-13-81, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 6-1-55 OF TITLE VI OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE HAVING TO DO WITH LIQUOR PROHIBITIONS. Motion declared
carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Prellberg, to
pass Ordinance M-13-81. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ensign, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolution
R-9-81, proclaiming Saturday, April 11, 1981, as National
High School Gymnastics Day in the City of Des Plaines.
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-14-81, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF THE METROPOLITAN SANITARY
DISTRICT DEEP TUNNEL SYSTEM.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-16-81, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 5-5-15 (C) OF TITLE V, CHAPTER 5, HAVING TO
DO WITH PRECIOUS METALS DEALERS, THEREBY DELETING A PORTION
OF THE SECTION.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-17-81, AN ORDINANCE
FOR THE CREATION OF A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE AND
REGULATION THEREFOR.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ensign, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance M-18-81, AN ORDINANCE FIXING
THE DATE FOR INAUGURATION OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, THEREBY AMENDING SECTION
1-7-1, OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE I OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by
Ensign, to pass Ordinance M-18-81. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-19-81, AN ORDINANCE
AGREEING TO ISSUE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
(REFRIGERATION SERVICE ENGINEERS SOCIETY PROJECT).
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-20-81, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING FILING FEES FOR PROCEEDINGS BEFORE
THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12.7.1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
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ZONING CASE
81-10-R
1365-95
Ashland
ZONING CASE
81-11-R
1231 Harding
FIRE DEPT.
VAN
STREET NAME
CHANGE
Warrington to
Cambridge
RAFFLES
APPOINTMENTS:
SAFETY TOWN
SIGNS
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Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 81-10-R,
1365, 1375, 1385, 1395 Ashland Avenue was referred to
Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 81-11-R, 1231
Harding Avenue was referred to Municipal Development Committee.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to open bids received
for Fire Department Van. Bids received from Hoskins
Chevrolet in the amount of $8,213.75 and Northwest Ford
in the amount of $9,313 were referred to Fire and Civil
Defense Committee upon motion by Erbach, seconded by Egan,
aldng with letter of explanation re receipt of bid from
Northwest Ford. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to authorize City
Attorney to draft necessary ordinance to change name of
Warrington Road, north of Northwest Highway, to Cambridge
Avenue. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kolinski, seconded by Koplos, to authorize raffle
along with square dance at St. Mary's Church on May 8th
to benefit Mike Schwass. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Dwiel, to concur with Mayor's
appointments of Mr. Clarence P. Nelson, 2170 Sprucewood,
Des Plaines, I11. and Mr. Hilding Fornell, 500 N. Golf Cul De
Sac, Des Plaines, to the Senior Advisory Council to replace
Dr. William Heller and Rev. Steve Massie. Also to appoint Mrs.
Ginny Pope, representative of Mt. Prospect Park District to
the Senior Citizen Advisory Council to replace Mrs. Rosemary
Argus. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Whetstone, to concur with
Mayor's reappointment of Mr. David Wolf to the Historical
Landmark Commission. Motion declared carried.
Request of "Parents Who Care" for the City to donate
traffic signs for the learning facility entitled Safety
Town was referred to Traffic Engineer for recommendation.
LIQUOR LICENSE Request of Knight's Pub for a Class -A liquor license
Knight's Pub was referred to License and Inspection Committee.
COMMITTEE ON
COMMITTEES
SIDEWALK
Central Rd.
ADJOURNMENT:
Council recessed to Executive Session from 10:15 P.M. to
10: 24 P.M.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to confirm the secret
vote taken for membership of the Committee on Committees
as follows:
Alderman Erbach, Chairman; Alderman Tomaszewski, Alderman
Seitz, Alderman Prellberg, and Alderman Dwiel.
Motion declared carried.
Ald. Meyer's request for sidewalk on the south side of
Central Road from Marcella to Nelson was referred to Streets
and Traffic Committee.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned a :42 P.M.
adjourned
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APPROVED BY ME THIS
HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, SR., MAYOR
Bertha Eleanor Roh tbach, City Clerk