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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,
TUESDAY, January 2, 1979
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 8:10 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer. Absent were Aldermen
Koplos, Leer, Kraves, Seitz, Ward.
Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, City Comptroller Blietz,
Supt. of Streets Matula, Supt of Sewers Tiernan, Deputy Fire Chief Buckley,
Police Chief Alfano, Building Commissioner Trost, Director of Zoning and
Planning Richardson, Assistant City Engineer Perl, Environmental Officer
Lindahl, Health Director Branding, and City Attorney Hug.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE
MINUTES:
The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held December 18, 1978, as published.
Motion declared carried.
BILLS PAYABLE Moved by Ensign, seconded by Meyer, 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: $222,462.22. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 5 - Koplos, Leer, Kraves, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
POLICE DEPT. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation
RADIO of Police Committee to award the contract for Police Dept.
MAINTENANCE Radio Maintenance to A. G. E. Communications Corporation
in the amount of $869.75 per year. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 5 - Koplos, Leer, Kraves, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
POLICE DEPT.
PETTY CASH
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation
of Police Committee to increase the petty cash fund for
the Police Department to $200. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 11 - Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 5 - Koplos, Leer, Kraves, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
LOREN L. RODGER Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
SUBDIVISION tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat
Westview & of Loren L. Rodger's Subdivision located at the northeast
TOuhy corner of Westview and Touhy Avenue and authorize Mayor
and City Clerk to execute same. Motion declared carried.
SPECIAL SERVICE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
DISTRICT tion of Municipal Development Committee to direct the City
Downtown Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for the
Special Service District (Downtown parking). Motion
declared carried. 1 ,�
Ald. Leer arrived at the meeting during discussions 7'
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STAGE II Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
DOWNTOWN tion of Municipal Development Committee to place the
REDEVELOP- invoice of Richard S. Beebe & Associates in the amount of
MENT $6,105.00 on the next register of bills, in payment of
services in the conduct of planning studies in connection
with the preparation of Stage II Downtown Redevelopment
plans for the City of Des Plaines. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Koplos, Kraves, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
NO FEE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
PARKING tion of Municipal Development Committee to extend the
DISTRICT No Fee Parking District downtown until May 1, 1979.
Motion declared carried.
CHICAGO & Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
NORTHWESTERN tion of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots that
PARKING LOTS no action be taken on the letters from Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad re parking lots until after the
meeting held with staff this week. Motion declared carried.
DEMOLITION Moved by Erbach, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommenda-
639 Pearson tion of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots
MFT Resolution Committee to adopt a resolution appropriating $10,000 MFT
funds for the demolition of property located at 639
Pearson Street for necessary right of way for street
improvements. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Koplos, Kraves, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
LEGAL SUIT Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the
Unification recommendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee
Church to authorize and direct the City Attorney to agree to
a settlement of the Unification Church suit allowing
a registration of solicitation for a period of ninety days,
providing there are no changes in personnel, times of
solicitation, or area, which would require a re -registration.
Motion declared carried.
LEGAL SUIT Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the
Continental recommendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to
Auto Parts authorize and direct the City Attorney to agree to the
1331 Golf Rd. following in settlement of the Continental Auto Parts
Suit:
1. New Purchaser will install water and sewer
2. Conduct a reputable business
3. Install paving in the storage yard area
4. Repair fence
5. Building be painted and put in sanitary condition
6. Beautification of front parking area
7. Install gates to the fence that will allow free flow
of traffic on Redeker Road at all times
8. $9,000 to be held in escrow to allow Attorney General
to settle various consumer complaints
9. City to rezone property following dismissal of suit
10. Owner will agree'to complete the above within 90 days.
Motion declared carried.
LEGAL SUIT Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recom-
Silveri mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to authorize
249 S. River and direct the City Attorney to agree to a settlement
of the Silveri case, 249 S. River Road on the following
provisions: (1) Owner will demolish the present building
as soon as weather permits; (2) City will permit a small
LEGAL SUIT
SILVERI
Continued
ORDINANCE
M-51-78
Public Works
Administrative
Assistant
TRUCK PARKING
Linden St.
Arnold Ct.
COMMENDATION
POLICE DEPT.
KATHLEEN DR.
SNOW ROUTE
ORDINANCE
T-1-79
Truck Traffic
on Certain Sts.
ORDINANCE
M-1-79
Police Salary
RESOLUTION
R-1-79
Expenditures
SIGN
Nick's
LaCantina
1062 Lee
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FUNDS
PAYMENT OF
FUNDS
Holmes & Fox
NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
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gasoline station with six pumps, no work bays, no car
rental, with canopy - tanks to be 3,004:46-6,000 gallon
storage tanks; (3) owner will install the necessary fencing.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance
M-51-78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE III AND IV OF
SECTION 1-15-4 (A) OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH
POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Koplos, Kraves, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Following considerable discussion regarding recent snow
removal in the City of Des Plaines, Alderman Sullivan
requested the City Attorney to write a definition of
truck to be submitted to Streets and Traffic Committee.
Also requested that signs posted on Linden Street by
Police Order be removed.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt a resolution
commending the Des Plaines Police Department and Lt.
Kozencak for their outstanding and diligent efforts
in the most recent case - State of Illinois VS John Wayne
Gacy, providing their expertise in the solution of a
missing person case. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brannigan's request that Kathleen Drive from
Marshall to Millers Road become a snow route was referred
to Streets and Traffic Committee.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-1-79, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE X OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH TRAFFIC
BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF TRUCK TO SECTION 10-1-1 AND BY
PROHIBITING THE SAME IN CERTAIN STREETS BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION TO 10-8-16.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-1-79, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS 1-15-4, 1-15-5, 1-15-7, 1-15-8, and
1-15-10 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to adopt
R-1-79, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE IS ADOPTED. Motion
Resolution
UNTIL 1979
declared carried.
Letter from Attorney Hug re a proposed sign for Nick's
LaContina, 1062 Lee Street, was referred to Building
Control and Inspection Committee.
Letter from Director of Planning and Zoning Richardson
re City's Community Development entitlement for 1979 was
referred to Health and Welfare Committee.
Letter from Attorney DiLeonardi, representing Holmes and
Fox architects re non-payment of certain funds for contract
for completion of the interior construction of portions
of the second floor of the Civic Center was referred to
City Code and Judiciary Committee.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, that the next meeting
of the City Council be held on Monday, January 15, 1979,
a legal holiday. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Meyer, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared arried.
Meeting adjourned t'i0:07 P.M.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
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Bertha Eleanor Roh . ch i / 1-r4
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