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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY
HALL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1965
CALL TO ORDER: _ The regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Des Plaines was called to order
by Mayor' Herbert H. Behrel at 8:05 P.M. The meeting opened with a
prayer read by City Clerk Rohrbach and the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen
present: Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer,'
Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin,
Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo.
Present also were City Clerk Rohrbach, City Comptroller Blietz, Police
Captain Hintz, Fire Marshall Arndt, Commissioner of Public Works Wernicke,
Acting Building Commissioner Sehuepfer, City Engineer Fletcher, Health
Officer Branding.
There'beirlg a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES: It was moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded
by Alderman Rateike that the Minutes of the
regular meeting of October 18, 1965, be
approved. A correction was made on page two,
paragraph one as follows: Strike 186 members and state 186 attended.
Motion Carried.
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OPEN BIDS:
Fuel Oil - 1965.;66
Season
It was moved.by Alderman Martin and seconded
'by'Alderman Swanson that the Clerk open bids
received for fuel oil for the 1965-66 season.
The following bids were received:
The Pure Fuel Oil Company
Marland Oil Company
Sinclair Refining Company
Suburban Oil Company
0j154 per gal., less disc. $.044
.154'; per gal., less disc. $.0475
'45.400per gal., less disc. 2.65¢
Firm price of $.1019 per gallon.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Alderman Figard that
said bids be referred to Building and Grounds Committee, Finance Committee,
and Commissioner of Public Works for study and report. Motion Carried.
OPEN BIDS:
Snow Plow
It was moved by Alderman Swansoncand seconded
by Alderman`French that the Clerk open bids
received for the snow plow. Motion Carried.
The following bids were received:
Illinois FWD Truck & Equipment Co.
R. H. Lyons Egdipment Co.
The Gledhill Road Machinery Co.
Schuster Equipment Co.
General Body Sales. Corp.
$925.00
846.00
718.28
1,110.00
1,123.91
It was moved by Alderman Wagner and seconded by Alderman French that said
bids be referred to Streets and Traffic Committee, Finance Committee, and
Commissioner of Public Works for study and report. Motion Carried.
OPEN BIDS:
Vault and Altitude
Meter
It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded
by Alderman Wagner that the Clerk open bids
received for the vault and altitude meter to
be installed at the Oakton and Perinsy1vania
Avenue station. Motion Carried.
The following bids were received:
Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc.
Joe B. Divito & Co.
Illinois Underground Contractors, Inc
$6,921.90
7,204.00
6,459.40
It was moved by Alderman Wagner and seconded by Alderman Figard that
bids be referred to Water and Finance Committees, City Engineer and
Commissioner of Public Works. Motion Carried.
said
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OPEN BIDS:
Pick-up Truck
It was moved by Alderman Rateike and
seoonded by Alderman Wright that the Clerk
open bids received for thte pick-up truck.
Motion Carried.
'The following bids were received:
Pick-up truck' Snow -plow attachm.
$2,799.00 - ' $412.81
. 2,520.00 630.00
' 2,509.89 598.00
It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman French to refer
said bids to Sewer and Finance Committees and Commissioner of Public
Works. Motion Carried.
Lehigh Truck Sales, Inc.
The Molleken Company
Des Plaines Motor Sales, Inc;
OPEN BIDS:
Removal & Relocation
Civil Defense Sirens
It was moved by AldermancLeer and seconded
by Alderman Czubakowski that the Clerk
open bids received for the removal and
relocation of Civil Defense Sirens. Motion
Carried, cThe following bids were received.
Charles Johnson's Electric Co., Inc.
Vern Smith Electric Co.
Benge Electric, Inc.
Total $2,560.00
Total 3,188.00
Total 2,790.00
It was moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Alderman Wright'to
refer said bids to Civil Defense and Finance Committees, Civil Defense
Director Arthur.t Motion Carried,
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: The Clerk submitted'reports of the Health
Department for October, Chief'Kennicott's
third quarter report, and Acting Building
Commissioner R. F. Schuepfer,
Receive State Auditor's
reports - Police Pension
Fund and Firemen's Pension
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City Comptroller Blietz reported he has
received the two audit reports from the
State Department of Insurance for the
Police Pension Fund and Firemen's Pension
Fund.
Comptroller BlietZ•read the paragraph in the Summary Report dealing with
PRESENT FINANCING REQUIREMENTS as follows:
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In accordance with Sections 3-125 and 3-127 of thel governing Act of
1963, and giving consideration to the foregoing actuarial valuation
balance sheet, the present annual amount required to finance the Police
Pension Fund on an actuarial basis, and to arrive at approximate actuarial
solvency at the end of the period specified in Section 3..127 of the Act,
is •as follows:
Municipal Normal Cost $41,535.00
Amortization of Actuarial
Reserve Deficiency 27,829.06
TOTAL PRESENT ANNUAL
REQUIREMENT
' $69,364.06
The municipal normal cost in the amount of $41,535.00 represents
the present annual amount, actuarially determined, equired to (Finance the
accruing pension obligations on account of service being currently rendered
by the"active participants of the Fund, after giving consideration to the
salary contributions of the active participants.
The annual payroll of active participants as of December 31, 1964
was $299,528. Therefore, the municipal normal cost in the amount
of $41,535 is equal to approximately 14% of such annuallpayroll.
The annual amortization payment in the amount of $27,829.06 is
computed upon the assumption that each liquidating payment will earn
22% interest compounded annually from the time such payment is made to
the expiration of the remaining 34 i year period assumed for liquidation."
Alderman Martin suggested the Committee spend some time between now and
appropriation to study the above-mentioned reports and also request Attorney
DiLeonardi to research the law regarding pension funds.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS:
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Police Department
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Captain Hintz reported that the Police
Department had "weathered another Halloween
without major mishap." Also there had been
one armed robbery at Spa Liquors.
Progress Report -. City Engineer Fletcher reported that the
Chicago Water 48" Water main is l.yed and is completed
except for clean-up and landscaping. He
further reported that progress on the reservoir and pumping station is
slow, but is hopeful if weather permits that the concrete will be poured
in the next few weeks.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Committee Meeting
Table Motion to
advertise for bids for
Suitable Station Wagon -
Police Department
Alderman Martin, Chairman of Municipal
Development Committee, set a meeting of
said committee for November 4th at 8 P.M.
It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded
by Alderman Czubakowski to authorize the
Clerk to'advertise for bids returnable
November 15, 1965, for a suitable station
wagon or car for the police department to
transport prisoners; as required by law for
:cities over 50,000. It was moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Alderman Swanson to table the afore -mentioned motion. Motion Carried.
City Attorney to
research law concerning
purchase of "Paddy. -wagon"
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Committee Meeting
It was moved by Alderman Rateike and seconded
by Alderman Prickett to request the City
Attorney to research the State Statutes
to determine whether or not it is mandatory
for cities over 50,000 to purchase a
"paddy -wagon."
Alderman Bolek, Chairman of the License
Health and Inspection Committee, set a
meeting of said committee for November 3rd
at 8 P.M. -to which all aldermen are invited.
Alderman Swanson, .Chairman of the lnsurancen.
Committee, set a meeting of said committee
for November 17th at 7:30 P.M.
Approve Sign Alderman Szabo, Chairman of the Building
National Tea Company
Control and Inspection Committee, gave the
following report: "Your Committee on Building
Control and Inspection has investigated the sign of National Tea Company
at the northeast corner of Algonquin and Lee Streets, and has found the
first to be placed on Lee Street 150 feet north of Algonquin and the second
to be placed on Algonquin Road 150 feet east of Lee Street. The sign
is two-faced at the approach to the property, height 27 feet, set back
5 feet from public property. We therefore recommend the sign request
be approved." It was moved by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Alderman
Wagner.that the above. -mentioned sign request be granted and the Building
Commissioner be authorized<to issue the necessary permit. Mdtion Carried.
New Housing Ordinance
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Alderman Szabo, Chairman of the Building
Control and Inspection Committee, made the
• following report: "Your Committee has
investigated the new housing ordinance and has found the ordinance is
for the good of the community and a proper tool for the various depart-
ments of the City. Section 10 should be investigated for duplication.
We recommend that City Council adopt said Housing Ordinance." It was
moved by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Alderman Czubakowski-that Council
concur in said report and that the City Attorney be auth"or4ed to draft •
the necessary di -di -fiance. Motion Carried.
Youth Appreciation Week' ' Alderman Leer, Chairman of the Youth Activity
Committee, reported a letter had been given
to all city officials containing the itinerary
of Youth Appreciation Week and urged all officials to be present Saturday,
November 6th for the selection of offices.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
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New Housing Ordinance Alderman French, Chairman'lof the City
Code Committee, made the following report:
"Your Committee on City Code has investigated
the new housing ordinance and has found (1) Current Ordinance covering
health, sanitation and fire safety of rental properties covers only.
rooming houses (5-35-1FF), (2) certain new definitions have been added
to the suggested new ordinance transmitted by the Mayor in his letter
of July 2; 1964, and (3) the suggested ordinance includes hotels and
motels not previously covered. We, therefore, recommend that the City
Attorney draw up an ordinance closely paralleling the suggested
ordinance and submit it for City Council action for the first meeting
in December." It was moved by Alderman French and seconded by Alder-
man Czubakowski that Council concur in said report. Motion Carried.
Progress Report - Alderman Bonaguidi, Chairman of the Judiciary
Judiciary Committee Committee, reported that the Committee met
Chicago & Northwestern with Attorney Burke who has informed them
Zoning Case that the Judge upheld theMasters decision.
The City is now in the position of appealing
the case. He reported. that Attorney Burke
is objecting to the $16,000 Masters fee to be paid by the City.
APPROVAL OF BILLS PAYABLE: Aldermah Prickett, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY1 COUNCIL. OF THE
CITY .OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR
SAME. Total $87,635.81. It was moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded
by Alderman Swanson to adopt said resolution. On Roll.Ball the vote
was: AYES: . 15 «. Alderman Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Shillington,
Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, French, Martin,
Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo,
Mayor
NAYES: - 0 -. None
ABSENT: - 0 - None
There being fifteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Council recessed for fifteen minutes`to consider bids for snow -plow
Award Bid - Snow Plow Alderman French, Chairman If the Streets
and`Traffic Committee, made the following
report: "Your -Committee on`Streets and Traffic
and Finance has investigated the bids for
one snowplow and recommend that Illinois
FWD Truck and Equipment Company the tohirg ljwest bidder of $925.00, _
be awarded said bid. The bids/oi uisuccess uT biddersito be returned."
It was moved by'Alderman French and seconded by Alderman Prickett that
Council concur in said report; awarding bid to Illinois FWD Truck and
Equipment Company. On Roll Call the vote was:
AYES: . 15 r Alderman Pra.ekett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Shillington,
Figard, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, French, Martin,
Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo,
Mayor.
NAYES: - 0 - None
ABSENT: w. 0 - None
There being fifteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Zoning Case 65-25.R The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board
So. of Dempster, E. of of Appeals regarding Case 65-25-R,rezoning
Elmhurst - E. W. Kuntze property located sout-h of Dempster, east of
Elmhurst, owned by E. W. Kuntze, was referred
to Municipal Development Committee for study
and report.
Zoning Case 65-27-R The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of
N. side of Higins, E. of Appeals regarding Case 65-27-R, rezoning
Soo Line - LaSalle National property located on the north side of Higgins
Bank, Trustee east side of Soo line referred to Municipal
Development Committee for study and report.
Zoning Case 65-28-R
N.E. Corner Rand -Wolf Rds.
W. W. Busse
Zoning Case 65-29-
951 & 1001 E. Touhy Ave.
Jacob A. Kellen, etal
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The letter from Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals regarding Case 65-28.R
on property located at the northeast
corner of Rand and Wolf Roads, owned
by W. W. Busse referred to Municipal
Development Committee for study and
report.
The letter from Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals regarding Case 65-29-R
rezoning property located at 951 & 1001
E. Touhy Avenue, owned by Jacob A.
- Kellen, etal, referred to Municipal
- :Development Committee for study and
report.
E. W. Kuntze's request for
relief from building code
pertaining to multiple
dwellings.
Arthur E. Wagar's request
for lot division - 874
Margret Street
Cook County Zoning Dockets
071 and 962
The Clerk read the letter from E. W.
Kuntze wherein he requests relief from
building code pertaining to multiple
dwellings. It was moved by Alderman
Martin and seconded by Alderman Prickett
to refer the letter to the Building
Control and Inspection Committee.
Motion Carried.
The request of Arthur'E. Wagar to
divide the lot known as 874 Margret
Street into two equal lots 40' X 186.05'
was referred to the Plan Commission.
The Clerk read legal notice of public
hearing on Cook County Zoning Dockets
#971 and 962; The City Attorney will
attend the hearings.
Signals - Prospect & :Mayor Behrel reported he had received
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prompt response from the State Highway
Department regarding the signals at
Prospect & Mannheim. He stated that
in their letter, they assure us they
will be in contact with our City Engineer and make every effort to
push these plans through the various State Highway departments at an
early date.
Intersection .. 5 corners
Mayor Behrel reported he has received
a letter from Mr. C. A. Benowicz,
District Engineer of State Department
of Public Works, regarding tralftc conditions at the "five Corner"
intersection of U.S. 12 and 45, wherein they state "In view of the
information supplied by You, we are scheduling additional traffic studies
for this location and will mare such changes in traffic patterns as may
berproved justified upon analysis of these studies." Alderman Bolek
requested the Mayor write Mr. Benowicz asking for a specific date for
completion of said changes.
Adopt Resolution
Veterans' Day
It was moved by Alderman Rateike and
. seconded by Alderman Martin to adopt
the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The men and women who served in our Nation's Armed Forces
have contributed immeasurably to the preservation of America's freedom; and
WHEREAS, American men and women, through their service with today's
Armed Forces, continue to demonstrate their unselfish willingness to
meet the challenge of an aggressor seeking world domination; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting that we set aside a special day each year to
honor our veterans and give a nationwide expression of our esteem for them;
and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Des Plaines calls upon
all of its citizens to observe Thursday November 11, 1965 as VETERANS'
DAY; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that by this Resolution we express our eternal
gratefulness to all those who have contributed to the advancement of the
cause of world peace; and
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RESOLUTION:
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we reaffirm our support to our Nation
in her defense in the cause of freedom throughout the world.
On Roll Call the vote was:
.AYES: - 15 - Alderman Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Shillington,
Figard,-Czubakowski, Wagner,
- - Swanson, French, Martin,
Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo,
Mayor.
,NAYES: - 0 - None
ABSENT: - 0 - None
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.There being +fifteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Chicago & Northwestern's The request from Chicago & Northwestern
request to extend Cumberland Railway to extend the Cumberland
Station Parking Lot Station parking lot land the letter
from City Engineer Fletcher containing
the estimate of cost was referred to
the Parking Lots Committee for study
and report.
Alderman Shillington's Alderman Shillington's request.that
request - Improvement of builders in the far western section •
Miller Road of the city put streets back in proper
condition after connecting their water
and sewer mains before bond money is
refunded referred to the City Engineer.
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ADJOURNMENT
AT T:
Alderman Szabo, Chairman of the Building
Control and Inspection Committee set a
meeting of said committee for November
8 at 7:30 P. M.
Alderman Figard seta meeting of the
Water and Finance Committee along with
City Engineer for November 3rd at 7:30,
and a meeting of the Police Committee
for November 3rd at 8 P.M.
Alderman Martin, Chairman of Municipal
Development Committee, set a meeting
of said Committee with City Attorney
and Water Committee for November 18th
at 8 P.M.
Alderman Legr, Chairman of Civil Defense
Committee, set a meeting of said
Committee for November 3rd at 7:15 P.M.
It was moved.by Alderman Shillington and
seconded by Alderman Rateike that the
regular meeting of the City Council
adjourn. Motion Carried.
Approved by me this
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,A.D., 1965
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbac
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