04/07/19801
315
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 7, 1980
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 on April 7, 1980.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following alderman present:
Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward,
Egan. Absent was Alderman Henkes.
Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, City Comptroller Blietz, Acting
Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Health Director Branding, Police
Chief Alfano, Fire Chief Gedroic, Building Commissioner Trost, Directo Loof
Planning and Zoning Richardson, City Engineer Bowen, Traffic Engineer
u/ey
Environmental Officer Lindahl, Fire Captain Buckley, Police Captain Clark,
License Officer Hinde, Building Inspector McKoveck, and City Attorney
Smith.
PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. James Jackson of
PLEDGE Christ Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
flag.
MINUTES:
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting held March 17, 1980, as
published. Alderman Egan made the following correction:
Page four, immediately preceding the roll call on the
motion to adopt Ordinance M-8-80 as amended, paragraph
2, insert separate paragraph: "Alderman'Egan presented
an additional 66 signatures to the total signatures collected
from the Eighth Ward for the additional police officers."
Following correction, 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, $450,508.95 (Warrant
#8526 in the amount of $4,189.00 deleted from register).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
WORKMEN'S Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
COMPENSATION of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize issuance
Brian of check in the amount of $4,534.73, in payment of Workmen's
Bastian Compensation settlement of claim of Police Officer Brian
Bastian. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
WIEBOLDT Moved by Ensign, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the recom-
STORES INC. mendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee to
WAREHOUSE grant request of Wieboldt Stores Inc. to have annual
SALE warehouse sale for 1980 on May 16, 17, 18, and 19, on the
condition that the trailer location be approved by the
Des Plaines Police Department and further that the trailer
be removed immediately following the sale. Motion declared
carried.
FENCE Moved by Ensign , seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the recom-
875 Seegers Rd. mendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee
to grant request of Sealed Power Corporation for a six foot
high "see thru" fence on the front property line at
985 Seegers R-, Motion declared carried.
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FENCE Moved by Ensign, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the
523 Orchard recommendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee
Court to grant request of Mr. Kenneth Wink to install an 8 foot
high fence along the rear property line at 523 Orchard Court.
Motion declared carried.
POLICE DEPT. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the recom-
Ten squad mendation of Police Committee to reconsider action taken
cars at last meeting relative to award of contract for ten
squad cars to Lattof Motor Sales Company, due to the fact
that this company were unable to meet specifications for
the ten squad cars. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe,
seconded by Prellberg, to rescind the motion to award the
contract for ten squad cars to Lattof Motor Sales Company.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 1 - Koplos
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Police Committee to ratify the Mayor's action
to issue a Purchase Order to Sondag Chevrolet, Inc. in
the amount of $7,128.00 per squad car for ten squad cars
per bid submitted. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 1 - Koploe
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
POLICE DEPT. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the recommenda-
11 EQUIPMENT tion of Police Committee to waive the usual bid procedure
Radios and award the contract for 4 portable radios, 3 converta com
Pagers mobile chargers, 1 remote speaker and 2 radio pagers with
chargers to Motorola, Inc., in the amount of $7,748.00 with
the provision that these items not be sold to another
municipality at a lesser cost. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
POLICE DEPT. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the recommenda-
UNMARKED,CARS tion of Police Committee to purchase two Ford Fairmont
cars from Hertz Corporation at a cost of $4,199.00 each,
waiving the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward.
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
OFF STREET Moved by Kehe, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the recommenda-
ITRAFFIC tion of Police Committee that the City enter into contracts
ENFORCEMENT with owners of property at the following locations for
Off -Street Traffic Enforcement: 1361-63 Brown St; 1450
East Touhy Avenue; 2967 Mannheim; 3003 Mannheim; 2811 Mannheim,
2074 Mannheim; 2733 Mannheim and 2711 Mannheim Rd. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE
80 -1 -SU
N.E. Corner
Mannheim &
Higgins
KOZIOL &
WEDGEWOOD
RESUBDIVISION
850 E. Oakton
TRAFFIC
SIGNAL
REPAIRS
MFT
RESOLUTION
Prairie Ave.
1980
Handicap
Ramps
Phase II
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317.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to grant petition
in Zoning Case 80 -1 -SU, property located at the northeast
corner of Mannheim & Higgins (McDonald's Corp), on the
following conditions: (1) owner provide necessary easements
both temporary and permanent for creek improvements, at no
cost to the City; (2) owner provide improvement of the west
side of Orchard Street with curb, gutter, etc. and improve
full width of street to necessary depth, but not including
curb, gutter and sewer on the east side; (3) owner provide
turn bay for east bound traffic on Higgins Road east of
Mannheim. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat
of Koziol and Wedgewood Resubdivision, located at 850
East Oakton Street. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize
payment of bills to H & H Electric Company for repairs
made to two traffic signals - one for $3,313.19 and one
for $3,508.40 - reimbursement to be made from Insurance
Companies involved. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: ;1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Koplos, to reconsider motion
to adopt recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee
relative to MFT RESOLUTION for Prairie Avenue improvement
adopted at the meeting held March 17, 1980. (Page two of
Minutes). Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Tomaszewski, to
amend the motion to read as follows: "to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement between IDOT
and the City for improvement of Prairie Avenue extension
from Lee Street to Laurel Avenue, State Section 80 -00095 -07 -FP
and further adopt a Resolution appropriating Motor Fuel
Tax funds in the amount of $200,000.00. Upon roll call
on the motion to amend, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call, on the motion as amended, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City Clerk to
advertise for bids for 1980 Handicap Ramps Phase II,
returnable April 25, 1980 at 3 P.M. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Ward voted No.
A(11
PARKING
WOLF RD.
50/50
Sidewalk
Reconstruction
1980 Program
PEARSON/RIVER
CONNECTION
Consulting -
Engineer
JOSEPH J.
SCHWAB
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
FLEA MARKET
PROPERTY
ACQUISITION
Prairie &
Lee
4/7/80 318.
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City Attorney
to draft necessary ordinance for the following:
No Parking on Wolf Road, 250 feet north of Oakton Street,
both side of Wolf Rd.
No Parking on Wolf Road, north and south of the intersection
of Algonquin Road and Wolf Road to a point 250 feet from
the intersection
No Parking on Wolf Road north and south of Thacker Street
to a point 250 feet from the intersection on both sides
of the street
No Parking on Wolf Road south of Golf Road to a point within
250 feet from the intersection.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize
City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Sidewalk 50/50
Reconstruction Program, returnable April 25, 1980 at 3 P.M.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation
of Streets and Traffic Committee majority to accept the
proposal of R. F. Stalzer and Associates, Inc. as
Engineering Consultant for the Pearson/River Connection,
Phase I and II design and inspection, in the amount of
$15,500. Alderman Egan made a minority report expressing
his opposition that a Public Hearing was not held by the
Committee to discuss the proposals. Upon roll call, the
vote to adopt the recommendation was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward.
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Building and Grounds Committee that the name
"Joseph J. Schwab" be added to the title Public Works Building
at 1111 Campground Road to contue the memory of deceased
Commissioner of Public Works Joseph J. Schwab. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES; - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Buildings and Grounds Committee that Council
authorize the use of the Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza
by the Historical Society for the 1980 flea market,
September 14, 1980. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Buildings and Grounds Committee to authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to sign purchase agreement to acquire
property located at the northwest corner of Lee and
Prairie from Des Plaines Tomorrow Corporation for a total
purchase price of $172,500, the Des Plaines Tomorrow
Corporation to be responsible for taxes to date of sale.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
ABSTAIN: 1 - Koplos, who is a stockholder of the First
National Bank of Des Plaines
Motion declared carried.
6/'
PEARSON ST.
PARKING LOT
PHASE II
1980
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319
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
recommendation of Buildings and Grounds Committee to
authorize advertising for bids returnable May 12, 1980
at 3 P.M. for the Pearson St. Parking Lot, Phase II, 1980
project. Motion declared carried.
PEARSON ST. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
PARKING LOT recommendation of Buildings and Grounds Committee to
& ELLINWOOD authorize the advertising for bids returnable May 12, 1980
PARKING LOT at 3 P.M. for the landscaping of the Pearson Street Parking
Landscaping Lot and the Ellinwood Street Satellite Parking Lot.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Egan voted No.
POLICE BLDG. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
Heating System recommendation of Buildings and Grounds Committee to
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract for the
installation of additional heating capacity in the Police
Building heating system, per proposal, with Comfort Systems
in the amount of $4,420.00, waiving the usual bid procedure
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
PORTRAITS tion of Buildings and Grounds Committee to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with Ms.
Virginia Close to purchase nine portraits of former mayors
of the City of Des Plaines, for a total cost of $1,350.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward.
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
WATER METERS
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City purchase
seven compound water meters with remotes, from the
Badger Meter Company, in the amount of $7,739.00, waiving
the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was!
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
LIABILITY Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recommend
CLAIM ation of City Code and Judiciary Committee that the R. L.
Humberto Kautz & Co. be authorized to offer Mr. Humberto Suarez
Suarez the sum up to $1,000 in full and final settlement of the
liability claim, and to authorize issuance of a check at
time of settlement. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Tomaszewski, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Ward.
NAYS: 2 - Erbach, Egan
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
SUIT Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
FOREST mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee that the
HOSPITAL Mayor and City Attorney be authorized to take all necessary
action to defend suit filed by Fores Hospital pertaining to
the City's zoning ordinance. Moved by Koplos, seconded by
Ward, to amend the motion to include the hiring of outside
legal counsel,Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins. Motion:,tb amend
declared carried. Upon roll call, on the motion as amended,
the vote was:
SUIT
FOREST
HOSPITAL
Continued
FIRE DEPT
AUTOMOBILES
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL
COMMISSION
WEED CONTROL
Creek Beds
SOIL EROSION
SEDIMENTATION
CONTROL
ENERGY
CONSERVATION
CODE
TREE TRIMMING
TREES -
SPRING PLANTING
ORDINANCE
Z-26-79
850 E. Oakton
4/7/80
320.
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AYES: - 14 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Koplos,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to waive the usual
bid procedures and authorize the purchase of two 1979
Classic automobiles from Avis Renta A Car for the Fire
Department, in the total amount of $8,500. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Environmental Control Committee that no
change be made in the Environmental Control Commission
scope of operation at this time. (relative to energy
conservation, air, water and noise pollution). Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Environmental Control Committee to authorize
City Clerk to advertise for bids for the spraying of the
banks of Willow Higgins Creek, Farmers Creek and Wellers
Creek per Public Works Specifications, bids returnable
April 30, 1980. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Egan voted No.
Environmental Control Committee Chairman Tomaszewski
requested that the draft ordinance pertaining to soil
erosion and sedimentation control be referred to the
Engineering Department and Building Department for final
review.
Environmental Control Committee Chairman Tomaszewski
requested that the Building Control and Inspection Committee
review the draft of proposed Energy Conservation Code.
So referred by Mayor.
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the
recommendation of Beautification and Forestry Committee to
authorize the advertising for bids for tree trimming and
trees for spring planting, returnable April 16, 1980 at
3 p.m. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Egan voted No.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Meyer, to pass Ordinance Z-26-79
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONING FROM R-2 SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE TO C -L COMMERCIAL (Neighborhood Shopping) AND
VARIATION FROM REQUIRED MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 35 FEET TO 40
FEET, SAID VARIATION NOT TO EXPIRE UNTIL 4 YEARS AFTER DATE
OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL, AT 850 EAST OAKTON STREET, CASE
NO. 79 -51 -RV. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to
amend Section 4 (paragraph 7.) deleting "and related
roadway improvements" in line two and adding "and Fourth
Avenue" following Oakton in line two. Also to amend
further by renumbering paragraph 8, 9, and 10, to 9, 10, 11
and inserting language into new paragraph 8 to require
that a left turn bay be provided by the petitioner per
specifications of City Engineer and Traffic Operations
Engineer for eastbound traffic onto Oakton Street. Motion
to amend declared carried.
Upon roll call, on the motion to pass Ordinance Z-26-79,
as amended, the vote was:
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321
ORDINANCE AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Z-26-79 Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Continued Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 1 - Henkes
Motion declared carried.
PARKING Alderman Koplos requested that the Mayor by Police Order
BROWN ST. post "No Parking" on both sides of Brown Street for a
period of ninety days. Matter referred to Traffic Engineer,
Traffic Commission and Streets and Traffic Committee.
PARKING Ald. Erbach's request to restrict overnight parking on the
Prospect Ave. north side of Prospect Avenue from Ash to Pine was referred
to TRraffic Commission and Streets and Traffic Committee.
LIQUOR LICENSES Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Koplos, to authorize City
CLASS B Attorney to draft necessary ordinance reducing Class B
liquor licenses by 1. Motion declared carried.
RECESS
Council recesses from 10:30 P.M. to 10:50 P.M. into
executive session for purpose of discussing relating
to Fire Department negotiations.
Alderman Erbach left the meeting at this time
DES PLAINES Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Kolinski, that City Council
PROFESSIONAL ratify the Agreement between City of Des Plaines, Illinois
FIREMEN'S and Des Plaines Professional Firemen's Association, and
ASSOCIATION authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute same upon
AGREEMENT ratification by the Des Plaines Professional Firemen's
Association. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Henkes
Motion declared carried.
ALD. HENKES Mayor Volberding requested Ald. Koplos to resume the chair,
RESIGNATION at which time he announced from the floor that he had
received at his home, via mail, the following letter from
Alderman Mark Henkes: "Upon receipt of this letter, I hereby
resign as Alderman of Ward 2,. City of Des Plaines. I resign
because of personal reasons. Sincerely yours, Mark Henkes".
Mayor Volberding then resumed the chair.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, that the resignation
of Alderman Mark Henkes be accepted at this time.
Following conversation relating to concern that the Mayor
had not spoken personally to Alderman Henkes, moved by
Kolinski, seconded by Dwiel to table the motion.
Upon roll call on the motion to table, the vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg,
Birchfield, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 3 - Koplos, Kisslinger, Meyer
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Henkes
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-14-80, AN ORDINANCE
IM-14-80 AMENDING SECTION 1-6-23 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE HAVING
Aldermen TO DO WITH ALDERMEN'S COMPENSATION.
Compensation
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-15-80, AN ORDINANCE
M-15-80 AUTHORIZING A ROAD NAME CHANGE FOR CAMPGROUND ROAD TO JOSEPH
Joseph J. J. SCHWAB ROAD, IN HONOR OF HIS DEDICATED AND LOYAL SERVICE
Schwab Road TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-16-80, AN ORDINANCE
M-16-80 AMENDING CHAPTER 12, TITLE 2, SECTION 2-12-1, OF THE DES
Traffic PLAINES CITY CODE, HAVING TO DO WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
Commission A TRAFFIC COMMISSION, THEREBY UPDATING THE TERMINOLOGY OF
THE SECTION.
Ao/
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ORDINANCE
M-17-80
Salt Storage
System
LIME BID
ZONING CASE
80-10-V
2520 Dempster
ZONING CASE
80 -9 -SU
740 N. Wolf
RESOLUTION
ILEC
NW Municipal
Conf.
JAYCEES
OKTOBERFEST
1 SIDEWALKS
1
Rand Rd.
CITY OWNED
REAL ESTATE
PARKING LEASE
AGREEMENT
DES PLAINES
MALL CORP.
TREE
ALGONQUIN & LEE
BIDS
O'HARE/
MIDWAY MASTER
PLAN REVIEW
APPOINTMENTS
4/7/80
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322.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Dwiel, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance M-17-80, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF ONE (1) SALT STORAGE SYSTEM, LOCATED
AT 1111 JOSEPH SCHWAB ROAD, OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Dwiel
to pass Ordinance M-17-80. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Erbach, Henkes
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ensign, to open one bid
received for Lime and refer to Water and Sewer Committee.
Motion declared carried. Bid received from Marblehead Lime
Co. in the amount of $56.11 per ton.
Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 80-10-V,
2520 Dempster Street, was referred to Municipal Development
Committee.
Letter from Plan Commission regarding Zoning Case 80 -9 -SU,
740 N. Wolf Road was referred to Municipal Development
Committee.
Resolution pertaining to the Illinois Law Ent cement
Commission resolutions and participation with the Northwest
Municipal Conference was referred to Police Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Area Jaycees requesting permission
to use the Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza for their
annual Oktoberfest on August 15, 16, and 17 was referred
to Building and Grounds Committee.
Letter from Community Co solidated School District 62
relating to installation of sidewalk on Rand Road to serve
children attending Cumberland School was referred to
Streets and Traffic Committee.
Clerk notified Council that No bids were received for
City owned real estate, which were returnable at 3 P.M.
on March 31, 1980. Matter referred to Building and Grounds
Committee.
Letter from J. R. Gottlieb & Associates, Inc. enclosing
assign of Des Plaines Mall Corporation Parking Lot Lease
Agreement to Des Plaines Mall, Ltd. was referred to City
Code and Judiciary Committee.
Letter regarding cost of moving the tree at Algonquin and
Lee Street was referred to Beautification and Forestry
Committee.
Clerk notified Council that bids for Painting and/or washing
and repair of Police Building and Steel Dump trailer would
be received April 16, 1980 at 3 A.M.
Moved by Egan, seco:ded by Koplos, that the City support
the selection of the Ralph Burke Associates to review the
Landrum & Brown O'Hare/Midway Master Plan, to be paid with
fund allocated to the City of Chicago for community
participation, letter to be sent to Mayor Butler indicating
support. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor's
appointment of Mr. Thomas L. Schiro, owner of Adlite
Electric Co, Inc. 480 Northwest Highway, to the Electrical
Commission to replace Mr. George Wade, term to expire
April 30, 1981. Motion declared carried.
APPOINTMENTS
RECALL OF
ELECTED
OFFICIALS
STOP SIGN
CENTER &
VANBUREN
ADJOURNMENT
4/7/80
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323.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor's
reappointment of Mr. Carl Kowalski to the Traffic Commission,
term to expire April 30, 1985. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor's
reappointments as follows:
Board of Health
Dr. John A. McMahon
Ms. Eunice Uidl
Mr. Edward Probst
;Civil Service Commission
Mr. Walton Newton
Consumer Protection Commission
Mr. Albert G. Weber
Electrical Commission
Mr. Mike Danzi
Fire Chief Charles Gedroic
Mr. Vernell Jacks
Mr. James Cuny
Environmental Control Commission
Mr. Robert Clark
Traffic Commission
Mr. Robert Niemotka
Mr. Robert Muehlenbeck
Youth Commission
Donna Becker
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mr. Paul Marquette
Mr. Jerome Zanca
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION
Ms. Inara Brubaker
(to replace Mr. Richard Herout)
Motion declared carried
Term Expiration
April 30, 1981
April 30, 1985
April 30, 1985
April 30, 1983
April 18, 1984
April 30, 1981
April 30, 1981
April 30, 1981
April 30, 1981
March 31, 1981
April 30, 1985
April 30, 1985
April 30, 1983
April 30, 1985
April 30, 1985
March 31, 1984
Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Birchfield, to concur with
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Jerry Matula as President of
the Board of Local Improvements. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Dwiel, to concur with Mayor's
reappointment of Mr. Wm. J. Connoly, Jr. to the Board of
Police and Fire Commission, term to expire April 30, 1983,
and Mr. Dewey C. Imig to the Police Pension Fund Board of
Trustees, term to expire April 30, 1982. Motion declared
carried.
Ald. Kehe's recommendation for the drafting of an ordinance
under Home Rule powers to provide for the recall of any
elected official in the City of Des Plaines was referred to
City Code and Judiciary Committee.
Ald. Dwiel's request for a stop sign at Center and VanBuren
traffic on Van Buren to stop for traffic on Center, was
referred to Traffic Engineer, Traffic Commission and Streets
and Traffic Committee.
Moved by Ensign, seconded by Sarlo, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Meeting adjourned /a- 11:25 P.M.
Motion declared carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
Bertha Eleanor RohrbacFi, City Clerk
HERBERT Ht VOLBERPINGf SR,f MAYOR