05/04/198185.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, May 4, 1981
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order
by Herbert H. Volberding, Sr., at 8 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Ward, Egan.
Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, City Comptroller Blietz,
Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief Gedroic, Police Chief Alfano,
Building Commissioner Trost, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson,
Traffic Engineer Crowley, Environmental Officer Lindahl, and City Attorney
Smith; C: 4-y 9,'4,rev wew
PRAYER &
PLEDGE
MINUTES:
The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Ernest Grant,
pastor of First Congregational Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held April 20, 1981,
as published. Correction: Page Three, last paragraph
change "one 3/4 ton four wheel drive pick-up"to "two
3/4 ton four-wheel drive pick-ups"; Add Alderman Kehe
to Aye roll call votes, pages two thru seven. Following
corrections, motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Tomaszewski, to approve the
Minutes of the two special meetings held Tuesday, April 28,
1981, as published. Motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the following
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, $664,428.11.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Dwiel (owner of Ace Hardware to whom check
for materials appears in register)
Motion declared carried.
IIMC Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
Annual of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize issuance
Conference of check in the amount of $160 to the International
Institute of Municipal Clerks for registration fee for the
annual conference. 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.
SEWER MAPPING Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
Separate tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City authorize
Sanitary the firm of RJN Environmental Associates, Inc. to provide
all the necessary services pertaining to the Separate Sanitary
Sewer Mapping, Alternate I, as stipulated in proposal dated
April 21, 1981, in the amount not to exceed a total of $5,900.
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.
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FIRE DEPT. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Dwiel, to adopt the recommenda-
AMBULANCE tion of Fire and Civil Defense Committee that the City
award the contract for one 1981 Type III Ambulance, to
Midwest Ambulance Sales, Inc., lowest responsible bidder
meeting specifications, in the amount of $37,298.00.
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.
OKTOBERFEST Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
Herbert H.- recommendation of Building and Grounds Committee that
Behrel City Council approve use of Herbert H. Behrel Parking
Parking Plaza for Oktoberfest on August 14, 15, 16, 1981 as
Plaza requested by Des Plaines Area Jaycees, subject to the
following requirements:
1. Des Plaines Area Jaycees will provide a packer truck,
small mobile dumpsters, and 55 gallon drums; professional
cleaning service and portable toilets as indicated in
letter dated April 24, 1981
2. Packer truck shall be parked in Ellinwood Satellite
Parking Lot
3. Mini -carnival shall close at 10:00 P.M. each evening
4. Jaycees will adhere to all requirements regarding sales
of beer and wine as set forth by the Mayor as Liquor
Commissioner
5. Jaycees will provide liability insurance in the amount
required by City Attorney
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kolinski, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 1 - Dwiel
ABSENT: 0 - None
ABSTAIN 1 - Egan (member of Jaycees)
Motion declared carried.
JAYCETTES Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
Arts & recommendation of Building and Grounds Committee to approve
Crafts use of second level of Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza
by Des Plaines Jaycettes for Arts and Crafts Show,
August 14, 15, 16, 1981. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Whetstone, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield,
Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Ward
ABSTAIN: 1 - Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
SIGN Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
OKTOBERFEST recommendation of Building and Grounds Committee that City
Council approve request of Des Plaines Area Jaycees to
place banner advertising Oktoberfest at the east end of
Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza, upon obtaining proper sign
permit from Building Department. Motion declared carried.
Ald. Dwiel voted No. Ald. Egan abstained.
ELECTRICAL Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
WORK tion of Building and Grounds Committee that the Building
CIVIC CENTER Department prepare the proper specifications for electrical
sork in the Civic Center, to be reviewed and approved by
the Committee prior to advertising for bids. Motion
declared carried.
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MFT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation
Street of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the bid for
-Maintenance the 1981 Street Maintenance Program, Resurfacing Portion, MFT
Resurfacing Section #81 -00000 -00 -GM, to the low bidder, Arrow Road
Construction Co., in the amount of $233,831.97.
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.
MFT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
Street tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the bid
Maintenance for 1981 Street Maintenance Program, Curb and Gutter
Curb & Replacement portion, MFT Section #81 -00000 -00 -GM to the
Gutter lowest responsible bidder, Paolo Construction Co., in the
amount of $186,515.00. 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.
PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
EQUIPMENT tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the bid
Rebuilding for rebuilding 1967 F.W.D.Truck to the low bidder,
FWD Truck Illinois F. W. D. Truck and Equipment Co., in the amount of
$57,800.00. 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.
OKTOBERFEST Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Dwiel, that 1981 be the
last year the City Council allows the Des Plaines Area
Jaycees to hold Oktoberfest at the Herbert H. Behrel
Parking Plaza. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 3 - Dwiel, Prellberg, Kisslinger
NAYS: 12 - Koplos, Kolinski, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Ward,
ABSENT: 0 - None
ABSTAIN:1 - Egan
Motion declared lost.
NORTHWEST Moved by Kolinski, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the
OPPORTUNITY recommendation of Health and Welfare Committee that the
CENTER City of Des Plaines enter into a service agreement with
Agreement the Northwest Opportunity Center for the provision of
Chore/Housekeeper Services, at a cost to the City of
$340 for this fiscal year. 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 Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to pass Ordinance
M-21-81 M-21-81, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-5-25 OF THE
Obscenity DES PLAINES CITY CODE THEREBY DELETING 4-5-25 (D), DEALING
WITH OBSCENITY. 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 r
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to pass Ordinance
M-23-81 M-23-81, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-4-1 OF CHAPTER 4,
Penalty TITLE I OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH
PENALTY. 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.
RESIGNATION Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to accept resignation
-Ald. John Seitz of Alderman John E. Seitz, Seventh Ward, due to fact that
he will be seated in the Office of Mayor at this meeting.
Motion declared carried.
VETO Mayor Herbert H. Volberding, Sr. submitted his veto
ORDINANCES message vetoing Ordinances M-24-81, M-25-81, and M-26-81
M-24-81 passed at the Special Meeting held April 28, 1981.
M-25-81 Discussion was held relative to the legality of the message
M-26-81 being submitted by Mayor Volberding at a meeting held
on the same day that the Mayor elect assumes the Office
of Mayor. City Attorney Smith stated for the record
that in 1979, Chapter 24 of Illinois Revised Statutes
was amended to allow municipalities to adopt an ordinance
to change the beginning of the term of officials elected
in April, under the new election consolidation laws,
from the first meeting held in April following the election
to the first meeting, either special or regular, in May
and in his opinion the term of Mayor Elect Seitz began
at 8 P.M. this evening. City Attorney further recommended
that the City Council decide at this meeting whether or
not the veto is valid or not and that it could occur.
He stated that the City Council has two options: 1) not
recognize the veto, or 2) to reconsider the ordinances
at the next meeting and override the veto. Discussion
followed as to whether or not it would be possible to
reconsider the ordinances at this meeting to which City
Attorney replied that the City's ordinance requires that
reconsideration take place at the meeting following the
meeting at which the veto message is read.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Koplos, that City Council
rule the veto "not valid". Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 7 - Koplos, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 9 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone,
Prellberg, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared lost.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, that the meeting of
the City Council adjourn until following the swearing-
in -ceremony for newly elected officials. Motion declared
carried. This meeting adjourned at 9:01 P.M.
PRESENTATION Plaques for distinguished service to the citizens of
PLAQUES Des Plaines were presented to the following retiring
RETIRING officials:
OFFICIALS Alderman Koplos, First Ward; Alderman Whetstone, Third Ward;
Alderman Birchfield, Fifth Ward; Alderman Sarlo, Sixth Ward;
Alderman Meyer, Seventh Ward; Alderman Seitz, Seventh Ward
and Mayor Herbert H. Volberding, Sr.
SWEARING-IN
CEREMONY
At this time aadgi John White administered the Oath of
Office to the following elected officials:
Robert Muehlenbeck, First Ward Alderman
Kenneth Kehe, Second Ward Alderman
Ralph Ensign, Third Ward Alderman
Margaret Wetter, Third Ward Alderman (two year term)
Daniel Kisslinger, Fourth Ward Alderman
Wayne Adams, Fifth Ward Alderman
John Dini, Sixth Ward Alderman
ctzck. Ciiiropo1os; Seventh. Ward. Alderman
Richard Ward, .Eig .th Ward -Alderman
s iaSWnson CiTreasurer
-
Bertha Eleanor Ronrbacn, City Clerk
John E Seitz; Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES
CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, May 4, 1981
CALL TO ORDER: The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor John E. Seitz
at 9:40 P.M.
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ROLL CALL:
1
COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENTS:
ORDINANCE
Z-7-81
551, 557,
563, 573
Des Plaines
ORDINANCE
Z-8-81
1300 Miner St.
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Wetter,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Dini,
Chiropolos, Ward, Egan.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
recommendation of Committee on Committees for the following
committee assignments:
FINANCE AND INSURANCE: MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
Chairman: Ward Chairman: Erbach
Vice Chairman: Ensign Vice Chairman: Kisslinger
Member: Prellberg Member: Tomaszewski
WATER AND SEWER
Chairman: Tomaszewski
Vice Chairman: Ward
Member: Ensign
STREETS AND TRAFFIC
Chairman: Kehe
Vice -Chairman: Kisslinger
Member: Muehlenbeck
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Chairman: Dwiel
Vice -Chairman: Ward
Member: Wetter
POLICE
Chairman: Prellberg.
Vice -Chairman: Kehe
Member: 7th Ward Appointee
SANITATION
Chairman: Adams
Vice -Chairman: Prellberg
Member: Chiropolos
HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chairman: Egan
Vice -Chairman: Kolinski
Member: Wetter
LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Chairman: Wetter
Vice Chairman: Adams
Member: 7th Ward Appointee
LICENSE AND INSPECTION
Chairman: Kisslinger
Vice Chairman: Kehe
Member: Dwiel
BUILDING CONTROL & INSPECTION
Chairman: Ensign
Vice -Chairman: Erbach
Member: Tomaszewski
CITY CODE AND JUDICIARY.
Chairman: 7th Ward. Appointee
Vice -Chairman: Adams
Member: Erbach
FIRE & CIVIL DEFENSE
Chairman: Kolinski
Vice -Chairman: Dwiel
Member: Dini
BEAUTIFICATION & FORESTRY
Chairman: Chiropolos
Vice -Chairman: Dini
Member: Muehlenbeck
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Chairman: Dini
Vice -Chairman: Egan
Member: Chiropolos
YOUTH ACTIVITY
Chairman: Muehlenbeck
Vice Chairman: Egan
Member: Kolinski
Motion declared carried. Alderman Egan voted No.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-7-81, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A REZONING FROM R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
DISTRICT AND R-4 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO R-5 CENTRAL
CORE MULTIPLE FAMILY DISTRICT, AT 551, 557, 563, 573 DES
PLAINES AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILL. (CASE NO. 81-6-R).
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-8-81, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A REZONING FROM R-5 CENTRAL CORE MULTIPLE FAMILY
DISTRICT TO C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AT 1300 MINER STREET
(CASE NO. 81-7 R) .
ORDINANCE
Z-9-81
1231 Harding
ORDINANCE
Z-10-81
1365, 1375,
1385, 1395
Ashland
ORDINANCE
M-27-81
City Property
Sale thereof
ORDINANCE
M-28-81
City Property
Sale thereof
ZONING CASES
ADV. BIDS
III U.N.DAY
Chairman
SIDEWALK SALE
BOND SECURITY
ELECTED
OFFICIALS
HISTORICAL
MUSEUM Security
System
111 CENSUS - 1980
ORDINANCE
Liquor License
Restrictions
RAFFLE - St.
Mary's Church
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Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-9-81, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A REZONING FROM C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO R-5
CENTRAL CORE MULTIPLE FAMILY DISTRICT, AT 1231 HARDING
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE NO. 81-11-R).
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-10-81, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A REZONING FROM C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO R-5
CENTRAL CORE MULTIPLE FAMILY DISTRICT, AT 1365, 1375,
1385, AND 1395 ASHLAND AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(CASE NO. 81-10-R)
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-27-81, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, (SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF PEARSON & RIVER ROADS).
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-28-81, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES. (NORTHEAST CORNER OF LINDEN & PROSPECT AVE.).
Letters from Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission
where applicable re the following cases were referred to
Municipal Development Committee:
Case 81 -14 -SU - 2655 Mannheim Rd.
Case 81 -16 -SU - 725 Golf Rd.
Case 81-13-A - Text Amendment, northeast corner of
Higgins and Orchard Place Roads
Case 81-17-V - 1442 Henry Ave.
Clerk notified City Council that bids for Air Compressor
and two concrete breakers with mufflers will be received
at 3 p.m. on May 15, 1981.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, to appoint Alderman
Wetter as United Nations Day Chairman for the City of
Des Plaines. Motion declared carried.
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry request
for sidewalk sale, August 13th thru August 16th was referred
to Streets and Traffic Committee.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Tomaszewski, to approve the
bond security for elected Officials - St. Paul Fire and
Marine Insurance Company of St. Paul, Minnesota in the
amount of $3,000 for John E. Seitz, $5,000 for City Clerk
B. E. Rohrbach, and $250,000 for City Treasurer Swanson.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Dini, Chriopolos, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Proposal from Jensen Electronics, Inc. to install security
protection at the Historical Museum was referred to
Library and Historical Society and Building and Grounds
Committees.
City Clerk reported that a Certificate of Census was
received from Secretary of State indicating the Federal
Census - 1980 for the City of Des Plaines to be 53,568.
Draft of Ordinance pertaining to Local Restrictions pertaining
to liquor licenses was referred to License and Inspection
Committee.
Moved by Kolinski, seconded by Tomaszewski, to authorize
necessary permits to St. Mary's Church for the holding of
Las Vegas Night on May 15, 1981. Motion declared carried.
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SEVENTH Mayor Seitz submitted to City Council his recommendation
WARD of Mr. Steve Bonaguidi, 379 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines
ALDERMANIC for appointment at the next meeting to serve as Seventh
APPOINTMENT Ward Alderman for the unexpired term created by the
resignation of Mayor Seitz.
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, that the adjourned
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried.
APPROVED B ME THIS o;746.
DAY OF
,�y , 1981
MAYOR
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbac City Clerk
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