06/19/197863.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, June 19, 1978
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines was called to order by City Clerk Rohrbach, in
the absence of Mayor Herbert H. Volberding at 8:05 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz.
Absent were Aldermen Sullivan, Leer, Abrams, and Ward
Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, City Comptroller Blietz,
51;Ipt ntendentfo .:Stteets_Tiernan,__, City Engineer Bowen, Deputy Fire
Chief Clark, Police Chief Hintz, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson,
Environmental Control Officer Lindahl, Health Director Branding, and
City Attorney Hug.
PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Ernest Grant,
PLEDGE Associate pastor of First Congregational Church, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
A moment of Silent Prayer was observed in memory of
Mr. Reinhardt Wolf, former alderman, who passed away on
June 17, 1978.
CHAIRMAN
PRO- TEM
MINUTES:
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Koplos, to nominate Alderman
Szabo to serve as Chairman Pro -Tem for this evening's
meeting. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kehe, that nominations
be closed. Motion declared carried and Alderman Szabo
served as Chairman -Pro -Tem.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held June 5, 1978, as published.
Correction: Page seven, paragraph three, line three
add the following preceding "Upon roll call," :
"for the balance of the Mayor's term of office".
Motion to approve with correction declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, 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, $560,895.87
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 5 - Sullivan, Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
HOSPITALIZATION Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
INSURANCE mendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to change
Group Hospitalization Insurance carriers from Blue Cross
and Blue Shield to Employee Benefit Claims, effective
July 21, 1978. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz
NAYS: 1 - Brannigan
ABSENT: 5 - Sullivan, Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to confirm the
action of Mayor Volberding and Commissioner of Public Works
Schwab to authorize emergency work on a Sanitation Truck,
in the amount of $3,182.92. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 5 - Sullivan, Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberdingt
Motion declared carried.
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SANITATION
TRUCK
EMERGENCY
WORK
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CITY OF Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
CHICAGO tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to approve the
WATER RATE bill from legal counsel, in the amount of $5,027.70 for
SUIT payment in connection with suit - Village of Niles, et al
VS City of Chicago having to do with water rates.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 5 - Sullivan, Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
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
Asphalt Roller for Asphalt Roller to the lowest responsible bidder meeting
specifications, Howell Tractor and Equipment Co., in
the amount of $13,881.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 -.Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan,
'Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 5 - Sullivan, Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
Dump Truck
PARKING
MILL STREET
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the
bid for Dump Truck with Spreader and Power Reversing Plow
to the low bidder,. Schmerler Ford, in the amount of
$29,850.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 5 - Sullivan, Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Streets and. Traffic Committee to concur with the
Traffic Commission that "No Parking" signs be erected on
Mill Street at the east end of the cul-de-sac from the
fire hydrant on the south side of the street around the
cul-de-sac, City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
3 -way Stop Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
signs tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize the
Anita & City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance for three -
Evergreen way stop signs at the intersection of Anita and Evergreen.
Motion declared carried.
CIVIC CENTER Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
Second Floor recommendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking
Construction Lots Committee to award the contract for Civic Center
Second Floor Construction to the low bidder, George Knight
Construction Co. in the amount of $70,425.00, rUturning_
bondto_unsuccessful bidder. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 5 - Sullivan, Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sullivan arrived during discussion of the following item - 8:43 P.M.
WOLF POINT Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
SUBDIVISION tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat
Rand & Wolf of Wolf Point Subdivision and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute same. Motion declared carried.
OFF STREET Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
VEHICLE tion of Police Committee to authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute Off Street Vehicle Enforcement Agreements
ENFORCEMENT with owners of the following:
AGREEMENTS t
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OFF STREET 444 Lee Street, north and south lot on Pine Court,
VEHICLE Algonquin Jr. High School, Central School, Chippewa
ENFORCEMENT Jr. High School Cumberland School, Forest School,
AGREEMENTS Iroquois Jr. High School, North School, Orchard Place
Continued School, Plainfield School, South School, Terrace School,
West School, Leon Smaage Administration Center, Algonquin
Road, and District 62 Maintenance Building. Motion
declared carried.
RESOLUTION Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, to adopt Resolution
R-10-78 R-10-78, honoring retiring Police Chief Arthur Hintz for
Police Chief his 38 years of service to the City of Des Plaines and
Arthur Hintz extending best wishes to him and his wife for a happy
retirement. Motion declared carried, followed by applause
and a standing ovation.
FIRE DEPARTMENT Moved by Seitz, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the
Physical recommendation of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to
Examinations direct the Board of Police and Fire Commission to include
a comprehensive cardio -pulmonary research test previous
to initial appointment of applicants to the Fire Department.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
CIVIL DEFENSE Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommenda-
DIRECTOR tion of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to recommend
to the Mayor that the Fire Chief be assigned the duties
of Director of Civil Defense and that Richard Arthur
be retained at a rate to be determined by the Mayor with
approval of City Council not to exceed $2,800. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
Z-13-78 Z-13-78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
1101 S. Elmhurst CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 78-20-R,
property located at 1101 S. Elmhurst Road. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kfaves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded. by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance
Z-14-78 Z-14-78, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE TO OPERATE
34 N. River A CLASS' "B" RESTAURANT IN C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
CASE NO. 78 -17 -SU, property located at 34 N. River Road.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance
M-19-78 M-19-78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULES III AND V OF
Salaries SECTION 1-15-4 (A) OF THE CITY CODE, HAVING TO DO WITH
POSITION COMPENSATION PLAN BY INCREASING MINIMUM,
MIDPOINT, AND MAXIMUM FOR CERTAIN SALARY RANGES.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kraves, to table the motion
to adopt Ordinance M-19-78. Motion declared carried. e,
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ORDINANCE "
M-20-78
Vandalism
ORDINANCE
M-21-78
Subdivision
Regulations
ORDINANCE
M-22-78
Elmhurst Rd.
Sidewalks
ORDINANCE
M-23-78
Maple St.
Sidewalks
ZONING CASES
LIQUOR LIC.
APPLICATIONS
PROPOSAL
N.Slowikowski
Public Works
Dept. Plan
PARADE PERMIT
June 25th
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Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to waive First Reading
of Ordinance M-20-78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-1-57(C)
OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH—PENALTIES FOR VANDALISM
BY INCREASING AMOUNT OF RESTRICTIONS AND FINE TO $1,000.00.
Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo,
to adopt Ordinance M-20-78. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-21-78, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE HAVING
TO DO WITH SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kraves, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance M-22-78, AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG PARTS
OF THE EAST SIDE OF ELMHURST ROAD BETWEEN OAKTON STREET
AND GOLF ROAD. Motion declared carried. Moved by
Sarlo, seconded by Kraves, to adopt Ordinance M-22-78.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kraves, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance M-23-78, AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG PARTS
OF THE WEST SIDE OF MAPLE STREET BETWEEN TOUHY AVENUE AND
PRATT AVENUE. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo,
seconded by Kraves, to adopt Ordinance M-23-78.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
The letters from Zoning Board and Plan Commissioner,
where applicable on the following zoning cases were
referred to the Municipal Development Committee:
Case 78 -34 -SU - 513 Des Plaines Ave.
78 -37 -SU - 10 W. Oakton St.
78-36-V - 1745-55 Rand Rd.
78-38-V - 2264 Webster Lane
Liquor License applications of Northwest Oriental Food Mart,
570 E. Algonquin Road and Martin Oil Service, Inc.,
1987 S. River Road were referred to License and Inspection
Committee.
Proposal from Slowikowski & Associates to develop an
Implementation Plan for Improving Supervisory Effectiveness
and Overall Operational Efficiency in the Public Works
Department was referred to Finance and Insurance Committee.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kehe, to grant a Parade Permit
to the Inter -faith Coordinating Committee to hold and
march and program in memory of the victims of the Jewish
holocaust and in support of the Jewish community in Skokie
on June 25th from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. in Des Plaines.
Motion declared carried.
POLICE
SQUADROL
CAB &
CHASSIS
RAND-EARLE
HISTORIC
PROPERTY
RESOLUTION
R-9-78
July 4th
Parade
COOK CO.
ZONING DOCKET
3150
1 APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION
Supporting
Jewish
Community
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Moved by Kehe, seconded by Brannigan, to authorize City
Clerk to open one bid received for Police Squadrol and
Cab and Chassis. Motion declared carried.
Bid from General Body Co. for squadrol body in the amount
of $5,685.00 and bid from Stacey Ford, Inc. for Squadrol
Body in the amount of $5,685.00 and Cab & Chassis in the
amount of $7,197.87 was referred to Police Committee.
Letters from Mayor and Citizens for the Rand -Earle Historic
District requesting Council support for the possible
purchase of the Rand -Earle Property were introduced.
Letter from Attorney Hug regarding Mr. Dooley's application
for demolition permit to demolish the mill structure
was explained by Attorney Hug.
Mrs. Sue D'Hondt addressed City Council stating that the
Citizens committee have petitions with approximately
1500 signatures requesting that the Rand -Earle Property
be purchased for use as downtown park jointly by the
City and Des Plaines Park District. Discussion followed.
Mr. David Wolf addressed the City Council relative to
the Historical Landmark Commission's action of continuing
hearings before the Commission to rezone property to
Historical Landmark District.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, that the City Clerk
contact Mr. Robert Dooley June 20, 1978, by telephone and
request that he withdraw his application for demolition
permit until after a meeting of the Public Buildings
Grounds and Parking Lots Committee has been held on
June 28, 1978, at which time the Committee would discuss
further negotiations regarding the mill and the mill property
and if he is not in agreement to withdraw the permit
request, then grant the permit for demolition of the
mill structure. (City Clerk's note: Mr. Robert Dooley
was contacted by telephone at 9:15 A.M., June 20th,
leaving a message with his secretary as follows:
"He has nothing more to say to the City of Des Plaines
about the barn and as far as he is concerned the barn is
a closed issue. He stated that he will not talk with
anybody from the City any more about the barn...period.")
During discussion Alderman Szabo relinquished the chair
to Alderman Koplos to allow him to debate the question.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Koplos, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz
NAYS: 2 - Szabo, Kisslinger
ABSENT: 4 - Leer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolution
R-9-78, requesting permission from State of Illinois to
close State Highways for the July 4th parade. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ensign, to authorize City
Attorney or Director of Zoning and Planning to attend
hearing on Cook County Zoning Docket 3150, property
located at the northeast corner of Central Rd. and
Quinlan Road and report to City Council. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Mayor Volberding's reappointment of the following to
the Des Plaines Library Board, terms to expire June
30, 1981: Mr. Daniel W. Morava, Mr. Austin J. Rohrman,
and Ms. Savena Gorsline. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sullivan, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt a
resolution supporting the Inter -faith Coordinating Committee
in their march and program in memory of the victims of the
Jewish holocaust and supporting the Jewish Community in
Skokie on June 25th, 1978. Motion declared carried.
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4 -way Stop Alderman Meyer's request for 4 -way stop signs at the
Amherst & intersection of Amherst and Princeton was referred to
Princeton the Traffic Commission and Streets and Traffic Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Koplos, seconded by Erbach, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared cried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:26 P.M.
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Bertha Eleanor Rohr ch, City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS
HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, MAYOR