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05/03/1965MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderrgan Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright responding to roll call. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Reverend Donald W. Hinze and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. OFFICIAL REPORTS: City Clerk Otto W. J. Henrich presented reports from Civil Defense Director Kolze, Building Commissioner Regnell and Health Officer Branding for April, 1965. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Wright to approve the minutes of April 19 and 26, 1965. Alderman Rateike requested correction of April 19th minutes, air conditioner expenditure changed to $8,600. to be purchased from 2% Foreign Insurance money. Alderman Bonaguidi requested change in April 26th minutes last page, • expenditures should read - excess of $1,500., upon corrections the Council'approved the minutes by acclamation. OPEN BIDS FOR AIR CONDITIONER: On a motion by Alderman Wright and second by Prickett the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Hildenbrand Atlas Engineering, Des Plaines Alonge Modern Appliance, Des Plaines alternate bid 493.00 400.00 (a) 260.00 (b) 250.00 On a motion by Alderman Leer and second by Swanson the bids were referred to the Fire and Finance Committees for study and report. Alderman Rateike with- drew due to conflict of interest, Alderman Shillington to replace him. OPEN BIDS FOR AMBULANCE: On a motion by Alderman Figard and second by Shillington the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: International Harvester Company, Chicago 8,245.00 Oakton Automotive Service, Des Plaines 8,150.00 Gilmore International Inc., Northbrook 8,290.00 J.F.Garlisch & Son, Elk Grove Village 8,200.00 On a motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Prickett the bids were referred to the Finance and Fire Committees for study and report. OPEN BIDS FOR AUTOMOBILE FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT: On a motion by Alderman Leer and second by Czubakowski the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Jim Aikey Ford, Inc., Des Plaines 2,006.00 Ladendorf Motors, Inc., Des Plaines 2,124.75 Des Plaines Motor Sales, Des Plaines 1,962.41 Ona motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Szabo the bids were referred - Building Control and Inspection and Finance Committees for study and report. OPEN BIDS FOR GASOLINE FOR FIRE, POLICE'AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES: On a motion by Alderman Shillington and seconded by martin the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Graceland and Miner Mobil Service; Des Plaines Kruse Bros., Des Plaines less .05 Regular less .06 Ethel less .02 Regular less .02 Ethel On a motion by Alderman Figard and second by Szabo the bids were referred to the Police, Fire and Finance Committees for study and report. OPEN BIDS FOR COAGULANT AID: On a motion by Alderman Figard and second by Wright the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: a 5/3/65 Nalco Chemical Company, Chicago Drew Chemical Corp., New York Electric Chemical Company, Ohio -20 242.00 - 10 drums 206.00 - 25 drums 205.00 .1025 per lb.30 drum 210.00 On a motion by AldermanTigard and second by Shillington the bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works for study and report. OPEN BIDS FOR POLYPHOSPHATES: On a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by- Figard yFigard the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Drew Chemical Corp., New York Warren Chemical Company, Chicago Heights Nalco Chemical Company, Chicago 370.00 .185 per lb. 300# drums 360.00 FOB Chicago Heights 390.00 FOB Clearing On a motion by Alderman Figard and second by Shillington the bids were referred to the Finance and Water Committees and Superintendent of Public Works for study and report. OPEN BIDS FOR LIME: On a motion by Alderman Tigard and second by Bonaguidi the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Marblehead Lime Company, Chicago 17.85 Pebble Lime 22.90Hydrated Lime On a motion by Alderman Figard and second by Shillington the bids were referred to Finance and Water Committees and Superintendent of Public Works for study and report. Attorney DiLeonardi announced settlement of Krowka condemnation suit for $70,022. and made progress reports on Golden Manor and District 62 School lease. On a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Bonaguidi the Council concurred in filing resolution of protest of Cook County Zoning Dockets 869,871,872 and 873. APPROVE DEDICATION OF SANTA ROSA DRIVE: Plat of Dedication of Santa°Rosa Drive was approved by the City Council, Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat upon receipt of bonds. APPROVE PURCHASE TWO RADIOS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and second by Czubakowski to purchase two Motorola radios for squad cars in the Police Department for $649. per radio. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FORMAL DECLARATION TO JUDGE SENGSTOCK: On a motion by Ald'ennan Figard and second by Prickett the Council concurred in Mayor Behrel writing a formal declaration to Judge Sengstock commending him for his great humanitarian services to the people of Des Plaines. APPROVE 10 YEAR LEASE WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT 62: The motion'iw as made by Alderman Shillington and second by Szabo to authorize the'Mayor and City Clerk to sign School District 62 lease. The Mayor put they question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: (Alderman Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared'the motion carried. ' Alderman Bonaguidi announced withdrawal of Mr. DeLarco request for liquor. license, and Howard Johnson request for liquor license recommended no further action at this time. DENY LIQUOR LICENSE JEWEL TEA: On a motion by Alderman Leer and second by Bonaguidi the Council concurred in report of Committee. On a motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and second by Prickett the Council denied request for liquor license for Jewel Tea. -3- 5/3/65 FOUR-WAY STOP AT KATHLEERI'AND MARSHALL, AND ALTERNATE PARKING FOR BEAU DRIVE: On a motion by Alderman French and second by Shillington the Council concurred in report recommending Kathleen and Marshall Drives be made four-way stop and alternate parking for Beau Drive were referred to City Attorney to draw necessary ordinances. AWARD SIDEWALK BID TO SCHMIDT CONCRETE COMPANY FOR $.65 PER SQUARE FOOT: The motion was made by Alderman French and seconded by Prickett to award the bid for sidewalk repair to Schmidt Concrete Company fb.r $.65 per square foot, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign necessary contract. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results.: Ayes: Alderman Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright. gays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. CHANGE PARKING ON HICKORY AND FARGO AVENUES: On a motion by Alderman French and second by Swanson the Council concurred in report changing Hickory parking to west side from Touhy to Chase and Fargo parking to south side from Chestnut to Lee referred to City Attorney to draw necessary ordinances. APPROVE MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS 67 -CS HIGGINS CREEK BRIDGE AND WILLE ROAD ARTERIAL STREET: The motion was made by Alderman French and second by Martin to authorize two resolutions be signed by Mayor°and City Clerk for expending $28,000. Motor Fuel Tax funs 67 -CS and designating Wille Road an arterial street. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE 61 -CS AUTOMATIC SIGNALS HOWARD STREET: The motion was made by Alderman French and second by Czubakowski to approve Motor Fuel Tax 61 -CS installation of automatic flashing signals at Howard Street, west of Wolf and Railroad, authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign necessary agreement. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADVERTISE BIDS FOR STREET SWEEPER: On a motion by Alderman French and second by Rateike the Council approved advertising bids for one street sweeper returnable May 17, 1965, Superintendent of Public Works to draw specifications. APPROVE DE SOTO CHEMICAL, FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND 1744 DES PLAINES AVENUE DRIVEWAYS: On a motion by Alderman French and second by Wright the Council approved the following driveways: 1 -A .cess driveway to Wille Road from DeSoto Chemical Company 1 : 50' and 1 - 100' to loading 2 -Two 24' driveways to New First Nationsl Bank Parking Lot upon ° approval of 'State Highway Department. 3 -One 36' driveway at 1744 Des Plaines Avenue authorizing Superintendent of Public Works to issue" above permits. APPROVE AMENDED CITY OF CHICAGO WATER CONTRACT: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and second by Shillington to approve the amended City of Chicago Water Contract and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign contract. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo,' Prickett and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE CITIZENS UTILITIES WATER CONTRACT. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and second by Shillington to approve the Citizens Utilities water contract and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign contract. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, RaAeike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE RANKIN-LEAKFINDER CONTRACT: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and second by Shillington to approve the Rankin-Leakfinder contract for $3,000. and the Mayor and Clerk to sign the new contract. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: 5/3/65 Alderman Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE DAMP COMMISSION PAYMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and second by Czubakowski to approve payment to the D.A.M.P.- Commission of $1,000. to carry on work of the Commission. After considerable discussion the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson,1French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Prickett and Wright. Nays: Alderman Leer and Szabo. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT REBCLVED 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 HEREBY ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $130,587.49. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and second by Swanson to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo,` Prickett and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. HOEY''S SUBDIVISION: The Mayor referred the Plan Commission letter on Hoey's Subdivision to the Municipal Development Committee. SCHOOL DISTRICT 62 LETTER: The Mayor referred the letter from School District 62 on curbs and gutters on Everett Street from Webster Lane to the Plainfield School to the Street and Traffic Committee for study and report. BELLAIRE AVENUE SUBDIVISION: The Mayor referred the Bellaire Subdivision platto the Plan Commission. ANNEXATION OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 HOMELAND ACRES: Cin a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Prickett the Council concurred in report approving annexation of Lot 5 Block 1 Homeland Acres commonly known as 1466 Wolf Road be referred to the City Attorney to draw necessary ordinance. ADJOURN SINE DIE; The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and second by Prickett to adjourn sine die. The motion was approved by acclamation. INSTALLATION OF CITY OFFICIALS: The Mayor introduced Ralph Martin who was Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Martin then introduced Reverend Donald W. Hinze who gave the invocation. Mr. Martin introduced Judge Herbert R. Stoffels who installed Mayor, Herbert H. Behrel City Clerk Bertha El Rohrbach, Alderman Irving C. Itateike, Louis A. Wright, Charles J. Bork, Reuel H. Figard, Lois M. Czubakowski, Charles A. French and Daniel W. Bonaguidi for four year terms and Alderman Alfred J. Prickett and CorvinlR. Wagner for two year terms. Albert L. 5engstock gave a moving talk and received a standing orvation. Reverend Donald W. Hinze then gave theiclosing prayer. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE'COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MONDAY, MAY 3, 1965 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herbert H. Behrel called the new Council to - order with Alderman Rateike, Szabo,'Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Ozubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, and Bonaguidi responding to the roll call. APPOINTMENTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bonaguidi, the Council approved the Mayor's appointment of the following City Officials until April 30, 1969: COMPTROLLER MARSHALL OF POLICE Fire Marshall Superintendent of Public Works Building Commissioner City Engineer City Attorney Health Officer Duane L. Blietz Amasa Kennicott Raymond Kolze Earl R. Wernicke Fremont'J. Regnell Edgar N. Fletcher Robert J. Di Leonardi Jean Branding, R. N. COMMITTEES: The Mayor recommended the following new Committees: Municipal Development: Police: Fire: Building & Grounds: License, Health & Inspection: Sanitation: Streets & Traffic: Water: Sewer: Building Control & Inspection: Parking Lots: 'lm Tree Disease: Library: Youth Activity: City Code: Judiciary: Civil Defense: Insurance: Finance: Special Flood Control: Special Aeronautics: MARTIN, Prickett, French FIGARD, ezubakowski, Bonaquidi RATEIKE, Figard, Leer SHILLINGTON, Rateike, Szabo BOLEK, Bonaquidi, Swanson SWANSON, Wright, Bolek FRENCH; Rateike, Bonaguidi FIGARD, Prickett, Czubakowski BONAQUIDI, Figard, Martin SZABO, Prickett, Wagner WRIGHT, Martin, Wagner WAGNER, Szabo, Leer CZUBAKOWSKI, French, Shillington LEER, Bolek, Wright FRENCH, Shillington, Wagner BONAQUIDI, French, Leer LEER, Shillington, Wright SWANSON, Bolek, Martin PRICKETT, Swanson, Dzubakowski MARTIN,_ Rateike, Prickett SWANSON, Prickett, Bolek On Motion by Alderman Prickett, and seconded by Figard, these committees were approved by unanimous vote. OPENING TEEN-AGE DANCE CLUB AT LEE & PARK PLACE: The Mayor referred application to thel,icense, Health & Inspection Committee. Referred also to Youth Activity Committee, with the suggestion that Mr. Greco, Youth Commissioner and Mr. Hommerding be invited`to the meeting. APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENgE -- JUDY DOLPHIN: The Mayor referred above application to License, Health and Inspection Committee for study and report. ADDRESS FROM ROBERT ROSENQUIST, Co -Chairman of Industrial Committee, Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce: Regarding Traffic Congestion: The Mayor referred the address to the Streets & Traffic Committee. ADOPT M - 8 - 65 ORDINANCE: NONPAYMENT OF WATER BILLS: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Alderman French, the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the'question and the Clerk :called the roll 'with.. the following results: Ayesi :"Alderman Rate ke,' Szabo,"Priokett, Wright,- Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski,"Wagner, Swanson, French,'Martin, Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 5/17/65 PETITION: PROPERTY OWNERS DEANE ST. AND HOWARD ST.: To make street improvements: Above Petition referred to Board of Local Improvements. LETTER FROM RAYMOND GIBBS: Concerning parking, Municipal Lot #2: Referred to Parking Lots Committee. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO -TEM FROM MAY 10 to MAY 24, 1965: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Alderman Swanson, the Council approved the appointment of Alderman Prickett to act as Mayor Pro -Tem during the absence of Mayor Herbert H. Behrel from May 10 to May 24, 1965, ADJOURNMENT: 2::: The motion was made by Alderman seconded by Alderman Swanson to adjourn s#e-. approved by acclamation.' Rateike and The motion was Bertha Eleanor City Clerk Rohrbach MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM,' CITY HALL, MONDAY, MAY 17,1965 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to -order by Mayor Pro -Tem, Alfred J. Prickett, with Alderman Rateike, Wright, Bolek,.Leer, Shillington, Figard, C'zubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, and Bonaguidi responding to roll call. The meeting opened with a prayer by'Reverend.Allen Fetter and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MINUTES: On motion by Alderman•Bonaguidi and seconded -by Wright, the Council approved the minutes as corrected of May 3, 1965. OPEN BIDS:' On Motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Wagner, the Council approved -the Clerk's opening the bids. NO BIDS FOR SIDEWALK & STAIRS AT CUMBERLAND STATION: On Motion by Mayor'Pro-Tem Prickett and seconded by Alderman Rateike, the Council concurred not to re -advertise for bids. OPEN BIDS - WATERMAIN EXTENSIONS, CONTRACT #L1. - RAND ROAD: On motion. by Alderman Jzubakowski and seconded by r'igard ttze Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Joe B. Divito & Co. Mike Di Paolo Co., Inc.'' Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc Clearbrook Plumbing & Sewer Co., Inc. On motion by Alderman referred to the Water a $47,884.4o 44,999.78 144,171.00 49,377.30 Wagner, seconded by Wright, the nd Finance Committees. OPEN BIDS ON WATERMAIN by Alderman Figard and 'instructed to open the received: Bids were - LEE STREET & TOUHY AVENUE: On motion seconded by Bonaguidi, the 0`lerk was above bids. The following bids were Clearbrook Plumbing & Sewer Co., Inc. Joe B. Divito & Co. Till Construction Co., Inc. Mike DiPaolo Co., Inc. Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc. 24,830.00 19,950:00 20,893.50 22;299;50 18,995.00 On Motion by Alderman Figard, seconded by Swanson, th Bids were referred to the Water & Finance Committees.