10/02/19781
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, October 2, 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 8:02 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward. Absent was Alderman Sullivan
Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, Commissioner of Public Works
Schwab, City Comptroller Blietz, City Attorney Hug, City Engineer Bowen,
Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, Building Commissioner Trost,
Fire Chief Gedroic, Health Director Branding, Police Chief Alfano,
and Environmental Officer Lindahl.
PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. James D. Bauman
PLEDGE of Immanuel Lutheran Church followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Seitz, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held September 18, 1978, 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, $301,140.61.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Sullivan
Motion declared carried.
DRIVEWAY Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
790 Thacker ST. tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to grant permit
for expansion of the driveway approach to twenty (20)
feet, upon payment of permit fees, at 790 Thacker Street.
Motion declared carried.
SETBACK Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
SWIMMING POOL tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to
1780 Elm St. grant a variation from the required 8 foot set -back from
the property line to six feet for an "in ground" swimming
pool at 1780 Elm Street. Motion declared carried.
SIGN
200 Jarvis
ZONING CASE.
78-60-V
1641 Linden
Moved by Leer, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to
approve the request of Neidert Motor Freight, 200 Jarvis
to install a time and temperature device on an existing
sign. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sullivan arrived at this time.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with
Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 78-60-V, 1641 Linden St.
and authorize City Attorney to draft ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
78-61-R tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with
100 N. River Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 78-61-R, 100 N. River Rd.
and authorize City Attorney to draft ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION
Jerome
Cascino
WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION
Philip
Calderone
RESOLUTION
R-19-78
Soil & Water
Conservation
ZONING
HEARING
ATTENDANCE BY
CITY OFFICIALS
(Elected)
EMPLOYEE
RELATIONS
COMMITTEE
ORDINANCE
M-34-78
Veto Message
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Moved by Abrams, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to settle
the Workmen's Compensation Claim of Jerome Cascino in
the amount of $1,157.10. 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 Abrams, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to
settle the Workmen's Compensation Claim of Philip
Calderone in the amount of $2,500.00. 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 Kraves, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the
recommendation of Environmental Controls Committee to
adopt Resolution R-18-78, to annex that part of the City
of Des Plaines, incorporated before August 30, 1950
to the North Cook County Soil and Water Conservation
District. Motion declared carried.
Following questioning by aldermen regarding the Mayor's
testifying before the Zoning Board of Appeals on the
City's petition for a text amendment having to do with
parking requirements in the R-5 District, Alderman Koplos
requested this record to show the City Council's position
with respect to elected officials testifying at Zoning
Board hearings as follows:
1. City Attorney Hug stated that although it would probably
not be illegal for an elected official to attend Zoning
Board Hearings and testify, he would not recommend that
it be done, as the individual could be called as an adverse
witness.
2. Ald. Seitz expressed that elected officials could influence
the decision of the Zoning Board.
3. Alderman Ensign, Leer, Sarlo, Koplos, and Meyer
expressed that the Mayor's appearance at the Zoning Hearing
on the Text Amendment was in their opinion not proper and
should be discontinued.
4.. Alderman Birchfield and Sullivan stated that they have
appeared at Zoning Hearings in the past for the purpose
of becoming informed and offering the Zoning Board information
they may otherwise not obtain.
5. Alderman Abrams requested that the record show that
he did not ratify nor sanction the Mayor's appearance
to speak against the city's peittion at the Zoning Hearing
held on Case 78-62-A.
Mayor Volberding stated that he appeared at the Zoning
Board Hearing to testify as a private citizen explaining
that he was a property owner in the R-5 area, and that
having been made aware of the position of the City Council,
he, would refrain from such actions in the future.
Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Birchfield, that a
Special Employee Relations Committee be appointed by the
Mayor consisting of three members. Motion declared lost.
The Clerk introduced the veto message of Mayor Volberding
vetoing Ordinance M-34-78. No action was taken.
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ORDINANCE
M-35-78
Managerial
Form of Gov't
ORDINANCE
M-36-78
Aldermen
ORDINANCE
Z-20-78
1700 Rand Rd.
ORDINANCE
Z-22-78
100 N. River
IORDINANCE
Z-23-78
1641 Linden
ORDINANCE
T-20-78
Vehicle
License Fees
MFT RESOLUTION
Section 80CS
ZONING CASES
78-62-A
78-64-R
78-56-R
78-65-R
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Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-35-78, AN ORDINANCE
CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AT THE NEXT REGULAR ELECTION, THE QUESTION OF
ADOPTING THE MANAGERIAL FORM OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
Referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee for report
on or before November 6th meeting.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-36-78, AN ORDINANCE
CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AT THE NEXT REGULAR ELECTION, THE QUESTION OF
RESTRICTING THE NUMBER OF ALDERMEN TO ONE FOR EACH WARD.
Referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee for report
on or before November 6th meeting.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-20-78, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 78-55-R, property located at 1700 Rand
Rd.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance Z-22-78, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 78-61-R, rezoning property located at
100 N. River Rd. to I -Institutional District. Motion
declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos,
to pass Ordinance Z-22-78. 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 waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance Z-23-78, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 3.2.4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 78-60-V,
property located at 1641 Linden Street. Motion declared
carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Kraves, to pass
Ordinance Z-23-78. 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.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-20-78, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-9-4 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH
VEHICLE LICENSE FEES BY ESTABLISHING NEW EXPIRATION DATES
FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES AND REPEALING SECTION 10-9-5.
Moved by Leer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt a resolution
appropriating $55,606.68 MFT Funds - the tenth installment
of Special Assessment No. 190 (ORchard Place Improvements).
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.
Letters from the Zoning Board of Appeals re the following
cases were referred to the Municipal Development Committee:
Case 78-62-A - Text Amendments - Off Street Parking and
Cul-de-sacs
Case 78-64-R - 533 Des Plaines Ave.
Case 78-56-R - 581 River Rd.
Case 78-65-R - 1630 and 715-45 Des Plaines Avenue
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PETITION The petition submitted requesting reduction of speed
Prairie Ave. limit on Prairie Avenue between Graceland Ave. and the
Speed Limit Soo -Line tracks was referred to the Traffic Commission
and Streets and Traffic Committee.
BIDS
I
RESOLUTION Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to adopt a resolution
H. Kennicott honoring Mr. Harrison Kennicott upon reaching his
100th birthday today. Motion declared carried.
Clerk notified the Council that bids for the following
would be received at 3 P.M. on October 16th:
Fire Hose, Siren Maintenance, Trees, and Carpeting for
the Second Floor
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, that the regular meeting
of the City Council a journ. Motion declare carried.
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Bertha Eleanor Rohrbacj(, City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS
OF , 1978
HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, TIAYOR