02/06/197810.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC
CENTER, MONDAY, February 6, 1978
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.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Commissioner of Public Works
Schwab, City Engineer Bowen, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson,
Acting Building Commissioner Trost, Fire Chief Corey, Police Chief Hintz,
Health Director Branding, Deputy Fire Chief Clark, Assistant Commissioner
of Public Works Schaffer, Police Captain Mensching, Environmental Officer
Lindahl, Traffic Engineer Crowley, and City Attorney Hug.
PRAYER &
PLEDGE
MINUTES:
The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Ernest Grant,
Associate pastor of First Congregational Church, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Moved by Kraves, seconded by Meyer, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held January 16, 1978, as published.
Motion declared carried.
HOLY FAMILY Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
HOSPITAL of Finance and Insurance Committee to enter into a contract
CONTRACT with Holy Family Hospital covering all City of Des Plaines
employees, except Police Department personnel, which
reflects changes in charges effective February 1, 1978.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
INSURANCE
Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation
of Finance and Insurance Committee to renew the City's
contract with R. L. Kautz & Co. to handle the City's
Liability Self-insurance services, at the rate of $12,800
per year., Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
PAYABLE of Finance and Insurance Committee to adopt 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 AND ARE HEREBY
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total, 545,787.59.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. h4//
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LIME Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
SLUDGE tion of Water and Sewer Committee to award the contract for
REMOVAL the Lime Sludge Hauling and Removal to Albrecht Enterprises,
the low bidder, at a rate of $4.89 per yard for hauling and
disposal and at the rate of $60 per hour for the required
dragline machine. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PUMPING Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
STATION IMP. tions of Water and Sewer Committee to award the contract
1978 - for the Pumping Station Improvements 1978 - Contract #1
Contract #1 Big Bend Estates to the Ray T. Meyer Plumbing Co., low
Bid Bend bidder, in the amount of $24,900, and return all checks
and or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CLAIM Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
1878 Big tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City pay the
Bend Drive amount of $1,050.00 to Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Ostrowski
of 1878 Big Bend Drive, as settlement for all claims
pertaining to certain sewer repairs, and further that the
firm of R. L. Kautz & Co. be authorized to obtain all the
necessary releases pertaining to this matter. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PRAIRIE & Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
SECOND AVES. tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to install the
following at the intersection of Prairie and Second Avenues:
1. "No Parking at Any Time" signs 25 feet from the inter-
section at all four approaches.
2. Stop signs be straightened and raised to a minimum grade
of five feet above existing grade
3. "Cross Hatch" type of crossing be totally removed
4. "far left" stop sign facing the motorist on all four
approaches for improved visibility.
Motion declared carried.
FAUS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
AGREEMENT tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize Mayor
"S" Curve and City Clerk to sign the Agreement for FAUS project
NW Highway "S" Curve, Northwest Highway at Soo Line and Chicago and
Northwestern Railroads. Following discussion, it was
moved by Sarlo, seconded by Koplos, to amend the motion
to authorize the signing of said agreement following
metting tomorrow with IDOT regarding the Federal Government's
contribution for land acquisition, should the matter not
be resolved as we understand it. Motion to amend declared
carried. Motion as amended declared carried.
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RESOLUTION Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom-
NWMC mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee that City Council
adopt a resolution concurring with the Northwest Municipal
Conference Resolution 78-1 having to do with crosstown
funds. Motion declared carried.
MINER
RIVER RD.
City Engineer's letter having to do with the intersection
of Miner and River Roads was referred to Streets and Traffic
Committee.
WARNING SIREN Moved by Seitz, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation
MAINTENANCE of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to award the contract
for Warning Siren Maintenance to G & I Electric Company
in the amount of $19.25 per hour. Moved by Koplos; seconded
by Meyer to defer action to allow time to further review
all contracts.
RADIO Moved by Seitz, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
MAINTENANCE of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to award the bid for
Radio Maintenance to Motorola, Inc. in the amount of $415.85
for Public Works, $138.90 for Civil Defense, and .$481.60
for Fire Department. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 2 - Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves,
Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared lost.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to reject all bids,
re -draw specifications and readvertise for bids for Radio
Maintenance and to authorize E. E. Schroeder Communications
to continue with his contract to provide radio maintenance
in the interim (Schroeder Communications agreed to this
orally at the meeting). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BRAILLE
CITY
ELEVATORS
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots to
authorize Public Works Commissioner to proceed with the
installation of Braille indicator plates in the Civic Center
elevators. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BEAUTIFICATION Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
HHB Parking mendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots
Plaza and Beautification and Forestry Committees to take no
action on the letter from Missy Boho re Herbert H. Behrel
Parking Plaza Beautification as she has withdrawn her
suggestion. Motion declared carried.
LIQUOR LIC.
COLONIAL
COFFEE SHOP
638 Algonquin
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recom-
mendation of License and Inspection Committee to grant a
Class H Liquor License to new owners of Colonial Coffee
Shop, 638 W. Algonquin Road. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Meyer voted No.
NELSON ESTATE
RESUBDIVISION
1865 Plainfield
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve
Plat of Nelson's Estate Resubdivision, located at 1865
Plainfield Drive. Motion declared carried.
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VACATION
ALLEY near
Prairie &
River
GARBAGE
FUELED
ENERGY
PLANT
WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION
Claim
ORDINANCE
Z-1-78
N.E. Corner
Central &
River Rds.
ORDINANCE
Z-1-78
ORDINANCE
Z-2-78
2800 Des
Plaines Ave.
ORDINANCE
M-2-78
Ambulance
Licensing
2/6/78
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13.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee that the City vacate
Public Alley lying near Prairie Avenue and River Road
in exchange for dedication of certain land extending the
present public alley to River Road, petitioner to pay the
City of Des Plaines $1,500.00. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recom-
mendation of SaNitation Committee to not enter into an
agreement with Amalgamated Financial Corporation for a
garbage fueled energy plant, but rather investigate the
possibility of building a city plant or transfer station.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to approve the
proposed settlement of a Workmen's Compensation Claim on
Sanitation Helper Humberto Kiminez, in the amount of
$5,464.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance
A-1-78, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, located at the northeast
corner of Central and River Roads, subject to receipt of
certain signed covenants from the property owners.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance Z-1-78
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 77-47-R, property located
at the northeast corner of Central and River Roads, subject
to receipt of certain signed restrictive covenants from
the property owners. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Kraves, to adopt Ordinance
Z-2-78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 77-63-R, property
located at 2800 Des Plaines Avenue. Moved by Szabo,
seconded by Sarlo to table the motion. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance M-2-78
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING
THERETO A NEW SECTION 5-5-32 HAVING TO DO WITH REGULATING
AND LICENSING OF AMBULANCE AND MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE UNITS,
AMENDING SECTION 5-1-3.1 BY ESTABLISHING FEES THEREFOR AND
RENUMBERING THE EXISTING SECTION 5-5-32 TO 5-5-33.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PARKING
Nuclear Dr.
ORDINANCE
T-1-78
Snow Route
Penna. Ave.
ORDINANCE
M-3-78
Electrical
Commission
ORDINANCE
B-1-78
Electrical
Appeals
ORDINANCE
M-4-78
Senior
Citizen's
Advisory
Council
VETO
Corporation
Counsel Motion
APPRECIATION
Corporation
Counsel
Robert J.
DiLeonardi
RESOLUTION
Intergovern-
mental Police
Service &
Assistance
MAPLE SCHOOL
CANCELLATION
Cong. Mikva
Lease
2/6/78
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14.
Letter from The Chicago Faucet Company regarding
parking on Nuclear Drive was referred to Streets and Traffic
Committee.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-1-78, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-5-18 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO
WITH SNOW ROUTES BY AMENDING PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FROM OAKTON
TO ALGONQUIN ROAD TO READ PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FROM DOVER
DRIVE TO ALGONQUIN ROAD.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-3-78, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 2-5-2 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTRICAL COMMISSION BY CHANGING
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE TO CHICAGO ELECTRIC CODE AND BY
AUTHORIZING HEARINGS ON APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-1-78, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ARTICLE XXXVII OF THE BUILDING CODE HAVING TO DO
WITH ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION
37.12 ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR APPEALS FROM DECISIONS
OF THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.
Placed on First Reading and referred: to Health and Welfare
Committee was Ordinance M-4-78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 2-20-1 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH THE SENIOR
CITIZENS' ADVISORY COUNCIL BY PROVIDING THAT THE REPRESENTA-
TIVE FROM THE HENRICH HOUSE TENANT COUNCIL SHALL BE THE
PRESIDENT OF SAID ORGANIZATION WHOSE TERM SHALL BE ONE (1)
YEAR.
The veto message of Mayor Volberding, Sr. having to do with
the motion passed at the regular meeting of January 16, 1978
was introduced to the City Council, all members having
received said notice in writing previously.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sullivan, to continue the
contractural obligations with reference to Corporation
Counsel at $1,875.00 per month, approving the concept of a
retainer of $22,500 per year, to be continued to be paid
on a monthly basis at $1,875.00 per month. Considerable
debate between Mayor Volberding and members of the City
Council continued. Following Corporation Counsel Robert
J. DiLeonardi's remarks and submission of his resignation
as Corporation Counsel effective March 1, 1978, it was moved
by Leer, seconded by Ensign to table the motion and charge
Mayor Volberding with the duty to evaluate and review all
department heads and make his recommendations for appoint-
ments at the next City Council meeting. Motion declared
carried. Mayor Volberding and Alderman Erbach voted No.
During the time this motion was on the floor, Alderman
Koplos assumed the chair.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Koplos, to express deep
appreciation to Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi for his
fifteen years of public service to the City of Des Plaines.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Abrams left the meeting at this time.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, to adopt a resolution
and operating policy of the Mutual Aid Plan suggested by
the Northwest Municipal Conference, entitled Intergovernmental
Police Service and Assistance. Motion declared carried.
Letter from School District #62 exploring interest of the
City of Des Plaines in the continued community use of
Maple School was referred to Public Buildings, Grounds and
Parking Lots Committee.
Letter of cancellation of lease agreement between Congressman
Abner J. Mikva and the City of Des Plaines covering certain
premises on the fourth floor of the Civic Center was
referred to Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots
Committee.
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DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT
PUD
LIQUOR LICENSE
Plush Pup II
1262 Lee St.
RESIGNATION
Youth
Commission
2/6/78 15.
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Letter from J. R. Gottlieb & Associates, Inc. requesting
extention of certain dates in connection the PUD for
downtown redevelopment granted the Des Plaines Mall
Corporation was referred to Municipal Development Committee.
The application of Plush Pup II, Inc., 1262 Lee Street
for a Class F liquor license was referred to License and
Inspection Committee.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to accept the resignation
of Mr. Albin C. Lundquist from Des Plaines Youth Commission
and authorize Mayor Volberding to write letter of
commendation. Motion declared carried.
APPOINTMENT -
Human Relations
Commission
LIME
BIDS
Moved by Leer, seconded by Birchfield, to concur with Mayor
Volberding's reappointment of Mrs. Anne Evans to Des Plaines
Human Relations commission, term to expire Dec. 31, 1980.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo to open one bid received
for Lime. Motion declared carried. Bid received from
Marblehead Lime Co., in the amount of $45.18 per ton was
referred to Water and Sewer Committee.
City Clerk announced that bids would be received for
Catch Basin Cleaning on February 21, 1978 at 3 P.M. for
the Second Flood completion of Civic Center on March 8, 1978.
SUIT The suit "Loren L. Pratt, Plaintiff VS City of Des Plaines,
Loren L. Pratt Joseph J. Schwab, The Civil Service Commission, Donald
VS City and M. Essig and Walton Newton, its members was referred to
Civil City Code and Judiciary Committee.
Service Com.
NEXT MEETING Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, that the next regular
meeting of the City Council shall be held on a holiday,
February 20, 1978. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-5-78
Police
Investigative
Hearings
DAWN COURT
SUBDIVISION
1 ADJOURNMENT:
APPRO
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kehe, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance M-5-78, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIN(
THE CITY CODE AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AND THE POLICE
COMMITTEE OF THE DES PLAINES CITY COUNCIL TO INVESTIGATE
CHARGES AGAINST THE DES PLAINES POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CERTAIN
MEMBERS THEREOF AND TO RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE
AND POLICE DEPARTMENT RULE CHANGES AND CHANGES IN OPERATION.
Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kehe
to adopt Ordinance M-5-78. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 4 - Sullivan, Erbach, Kraves, Ward
ABSENT: 1 - Abrams
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Koplos announced that he would abstain from voting
and refrain from making any statements relative to Dawn
Court Subdivision, as his family was involved in transfer
of property recited in said subdivision.
Moved by Kraves, seconded by Sarlo, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:47 P.M.
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HERBERT H. VO :ERDING, MA
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Bertha Eleanor Rohrba'ch, City Clerk