04/02/1979166
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
MONDAY, April 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 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward.
Also present was City Comptroller Blietz, Supt. of Sewers Tiernan, City
Attorney Hug, Traffic Engineer Crowley, City Engineer Bowen, Director of
Zoning and Planning Richardson, Building Commissioner Trost, Police Chief
Alfano, Fire Chief Gedroic, Health Director Branding, Supt. of Streets
Matula, and Environmental Officer Lindahl.
PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Father Roger Wyse of
PLEDGE Holy Family Hospital followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the flag.
MINUTES:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Erbach, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held March 19, 1979 as published.
Motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the resolution
PAYABLE recommended by Finance and Insurance Committee as follows:
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 $92,921.89. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
LIABILITY
CLAIMS
Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize R. L. Kautz
& Co. to settle liability claims as follows:
Mr. Nickolas Frauenhoffer, $2,140; Mrs. Judity Dobry, $800;
and Mr. John Littwen, $507.97. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
NORTHWEST Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
MUNICIPAL of Finance and Insurance Committee that the City continue
CONFERENCE to participate in the Northwest Municipal Conference Annual
Annual Banquet. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Banquet AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
GARBAGE Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
COLLECTION & of Finance and Insurance Committee to make payment for
REMOVAL Garbage collection and removal services to Standard Disposal
Service of Illinois, Inc. for 19/22 of March, in the amount
of $43,831.71. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor. Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None,/,
Motion declared carried. �/`�
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GARBAGE
COLLECTION
Schools,
Parks
Churches
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
FLEA MARKET
CHICAGO AND
NORTHWESTERN
RR. LEASE
AGREEMENT.
BUS SHELTERS
ZONING CASE
79 -12 -RV
1961 Miner
SCAVELLI"
RESUBDIVISION
ZONING CASE
79-13-R
1212-26 Rand
LONGACRES
EAST
SUBDIVISION
Bond for
Improvements
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Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Sanitation Committee to extend services to
Des Plaines Park District, schools and churches previously
served for garbage collection for a period of ninety days.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 1A - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, );(Lc, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 11 - Nehe
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
to approve the use of the Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza
by the Des Plaines Historical Society for their flea market
on September 9, 1979, and the closing of Ellinwood Street
for that day to facilitate pedestrian traffic. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots
Committee to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
the lease agreement with Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Co. having to do with Beautification and signboards,
provided only that the "hold harmless" clause is deleted
regarding liability. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Erbach, chairman of Public Buildings, Grounds and
Parking Lots committee withdrew committee's recommendation
presented at last meeting regarding bus shelters.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Koplos, to write a letter
to RTA requesting four to six shelters from RTA for in-
stallation in the City of Des Plaines, Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Zoning
Board of Appeals in Case 79 -12 -RV to deny petition for
rezoning and variation, property located at 1961 Miner Street.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of
Scavelli Resubdivision, 1853-95 Howard Avenue, and authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to sign said plat. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with
Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 79-13-R, to grant rezoning
of property located at 1212-26 Rand Road, City Attorney to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to allow the owners
and developer of Longacres East Subdivision to divide the
Subdivision into two Phases, and to allow owner to deposit
bond for improvements on Phase I,decreasing said bond as
improvements are completed and improved, to be applied to
Phase II of the subdivision. Motion declared carried.
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ZONING CASE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
79-11-R tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with
Wille & Zoning Case 79-11-R, property located at the Southwest
Mt. Prospect corner of Wille and Mt. Prospect Roads, upon annexation to
the City of Des Plaines. Motion declared carried.
ANNEXATION Moved by Szabo, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
S.W.Corner tion of Municipal Development Committee to annex lands
Wille & located at the Southwest corner of Wille and Mt. Prospect
Mt. Prospect Roads, per petition, and authorize City Attorney to draft
I necessary ordinances, setting Public Hearing for Annexation
Agreement for Monday, May 7, 1979, at 8 P.M. Motion
declared carried.
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VACATION Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendatio
Chicago Avenue of Municipal Development Committee to vacate a portion of
Chicago Avenue as requested by Mr. Paul Kron of Harmony
Builders, upon payment of $135,000, the appraised market
value. Motion declared carried.
CONDOMINIUM Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
CONVERSION tion of Municipal Development Committee to authorize City
Attorney to draft necessary ordinance having to do with
Condominium Conversion. Motion declared carried.
STOP SIGNS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom-
RUSTY DRIVE & mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City
PARKWOOD LANE Attorney to draft necessary ordinance to provide for stop
signs at the intersection of Rusty Drive and Parkwood Lane.
Motion declared carried.
OFF STREET Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
TRAFFIC tion of Police Committee that the City enter into Off Street
ENFORCEMENT Traffic Enforcement agreements with owners of property
located at 1440 Miner Street and 766 Graceland Avenue.
Motion declared carried.
STANDING Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recom-
COMMITTEES mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee that the
Sanitation City's present committee structure remain unchanged at this
time with respect to the Sanitation Committee. Motion
declared carried.
SUIT Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recom-
DES PLAINES mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee that the
PROFESSIONAL City Attorney defent the City in the case of Des Plaines
FIREMEN'S Professional Firemen's Association VS the City of Des Plaines.
ASSOCIATION Motion declared carried.
WORKMEN'S Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recom-
COMPENSATION mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to settle
Halverson the Workmen's Compensation claim of Patrol Officer Gregory
Halverson, in the amount of $12,565.54. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
GUN CONTROL
ORDINANCE
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recom-
mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee not to enact
any local gun control ordinance but to urge national and
state legislators to be more strict in gun control matters.
Motion declared carried.
Referred to City Code and Judicary Committee was the possi-
bility of the City enacting ordinances relating to crimes
and actions relating to guns.
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0RDINANCE
M-14-79
Salaries
ORDINANCE
M-15-79
NORTRAN
ORDINANCE
IB-4-79
Condo
Conversion
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Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-14-79, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SCHEDULES I -A, II -A, III, IV, V AND VI OF SECTION
1-15-4 (A) OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH THE POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY INCREASING CERTAIN SALARY RANGES.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-15-79, AN ORDINANCE
ALLOCATING $9,840.00 OF MOTOR FUEL TAX ALLOTMENT TO THE
NORTH SUBURBAN MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-4-79, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 5.3-2 e OF THE DES PLAINES BUILDING CODE AND
ORDINANCE HAVING TO DO WITH FILING OF BUILDING PLANS BY
REQUIRING THAT ONE COPY OF CONDOMINIUM PLANS BE GIVEN TO
THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE CONDOMINIUM.
ZONING CASE Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission
79 -15 -SU re Zoning Case 79 -15 -SU was referred to Municipal
1605 Des Plaines Development Committee.
AFFRISI0
RESUBDIVISION
WEED
CONTROL
LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION
636-38 W.
Algonquin
APPOINTMENTS
835 Pearson St.
ORDINANCE
M-14-79
Salaries
ADJOURNMENT:
Plat of Affrisio Resubdivision and letter from Plan
Commission, 805 Walter Avenue, was referred to Municipal
Development Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Environmental Control Commission
recommendating the initiation of a 1979 Weed Control
Program was referred to the Environmental Control Committee.
The application of Colonial Coffee Shop, 636-38 West
Algonquin Road for liquor license for proposed new ownership
was referred to License and Inspection Committee.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to concur with Mayor's
appointment of Mr. Frank M. Stryczek, Jr., 1732 Maple Street
to the Civil Service Commission, term to expire April 30, 1981
to replace Mr. G. Johnson. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sullivan, to concur with Mayor's
appointment of Ms. Pamela G. Karahalios, 2112 Busse Highway
to the Youth Commission to replace Mr. Mark Henkes, term
to expire April 30, 1980. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Meyer, to concur with Mayor's
reappointment of Dr. John A. McMahon to the Board of Health,
term to expire April 30, 1980. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor's
reappointment of Mr. Kenneth Howell to the Environmental
Control Commission, term to expire March 31, 1983. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Mayor's
reappointment of Mr. Richard Sevon to the Plan Commission,
term to expire April 30, 1985. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sullivan, to concur with Mayor's
reappointment of Mr. Herman DiVito to the Plan Commission,
term to expire April 30, 1985. Motion declared carried.
Ald. Sullivan's request for "No Parking Here to Driveway"
signs to be placed south of the driveway at 835 Pearson Street
and for "Loading Zone" signs to be placed at the center
walk in front of 835 Pearson Street, was referred to Traffic
Engineer and Streets and Traffic Committee.
Mayor Volberding announced a Committee of a Whole meeting
immediately following the Council meeting to discuss
Ordinance M-14-79, having to do with salaries.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:36 P.
ch, City Clerk