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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 15, 1965
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Des Plaines was called to order
by Jr. Mayor, Barbara Brown, at 8:05 P.M., The meeting opened with a
prayer by; -Rev. R. K. Wobbe and the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen
present-- Prickett, Bolek, Leer, Shillingtoti,
Figard, Czubakowski,.Wagner, Swanson, French, Rateike, Szabo.
Roll was called by Jr. City Clerk Audrey Stanonis.
Present also were Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, City Clerk Rohrbach, City
Treasurer Eichner, City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Kennicott,
Fire Marshall Arndt, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, Acting
Building Commissioner Schuepfer, City Engineer Fletcher, Health Officer
Branding, Director of'Civil---Defense Arthur, and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
There being 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 November 1, 1965, be
approved ae written. Motion Carried,
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: The Clerk submitted reports of the City
Treasurer and City Comptroller's Budget
report to be placed on file.
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Tax, Comparison City Comptroller Blietz submitted a written
comparison of the allocation of property
taxes collected in 1965 in the City of
Des Plaines with Chicago. All aldermen
and City officials received copies.
Policemen attend
Academy School
Two Fires
City ,of Des ,Plaines
second place in the
Major Home Bldg. Market
Jr. Marshall of Police Paula Wenk reported
that four Des Plaines policemen are attending
the Pelice Academy School in Chicago and
three Des Plaines policemen.are attending
the Police Academy School in Evanston.
: Jr. Fire Marshall Andrea Farmer reported
that the Fire Department answered two calls
to fires Sunday . one at 124i Lee Street,
estimated damage $13,000 and the other at
1,000 E. Northwest Highway, U.S. Gypsum Co.,
estimated damage $1,000.
Jr, Building Commissioner Ray Kuntz reported
that the City of Des Plaines has dropped from
first place in the Major Home Building Market.
He further reported that today the Building
Department had finaled the permit application
for a 2.,500,000 addition to the DeSoto Chemical
coatings, Inc. office and research center.
Asphalt surface Jr. City Engineer Joseph Dolan reported
completed on Lee St. that the asphalt surface on Lee Street has
been completed. Also that the watermain from
the City of Chicago to Des Plaines has been
completed from Bryn Mawr Avenue to the North side of Higgins Road. He
further reported that the footing for the pumpstation has been poured,
and the contractor is forming up for the walls of the pump station and
reservoir. Also:that work on the Howard Avenue crossings of the C. &.N.w.
Railroad will be started as soon as River Road crossings are completed.
Collection of leaves Jr. Commissioner of Public Works Velma Welch
completed reported that the Division of Public Works
has completed the collection of leaves and
sweeping of streets, as well as preparing
its equipment and erecting snow fences for winter snow and ice abatement.
The Water Maintenance Department has completed its hydrant flushing
program and the Sewer Department is in the process of checking all the
sewers and cleaning and rodding the trouble spots.
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REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS:
(Continued)
Attend Zoning Hearings
Jr. City Attorney Shirley Bortell reported
that Attorney DiLeonardi had attended the
Cook County Zoning hearings today and that
the City has twenty-one days to respond to
the Zoning change.
Boy Scouts fill 300 Jr.,Director of Civil Defense Peter Rosengren
Civil Defense water tanks reported that the Boy Scouts from Trinity
Luthrran Church have filled 300 of the 1400
water containers used for Civil Defense
shelters -. the remainder to be filled by
,the Maine West Key Club.,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Alderman Bonaguidi arrive; at this time.
To purchase one Jr. Alderman Kathleen Mcl,aughlin reporting
Handie-Talkie Radio for Alderman,Rateike, made the following
report:"The Fire -Chief's request for a
Handi-Talkie was referredhto your Fire
Committee. We have investigated and found the above equipment would be
carried by the fire inspector, so he would be on call at all times --
also useful at fires. This money is available on our11965 appropriation
and this equipment has been tested and approved by our Fire Department
Officers. We, therefore reoommend the purchase of one Motorola H23Den
1100/V Series Handie-Talkie Radtho c/w collapsible antenna Mercury battery,
carrying case, and carrying strap at a cost of $531.00 witY payments thirty
and sixty days after delivery." It was moved by Alderman Rateike and
seconded by Alderman Swanson that Council concur in said report.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 . Alderman Prickett, Bolek,
Leer, Shiliington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Bonaguidi, Rateike,
Szabo, Maybr.
NAYES: - 0 - None
ABSENT: . 2 - Two
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Jr. Alderman Tom Postema reporting for
Alderman Shillington, Chairman of the
Building & Grounds Committee, made the
following report: "Your Committee on
Building and Grounds has investigated the bids for the 1965-66 Fuel
.011 Season and has found the bid of Suburban Oil Company of .10100
per gallon to be the low bid. We, therefore, recommend that the bid
the awarded to°Suburban Oil Company." It was moved by Alderman Shilling -
ton and seconded by•Alderman Rateike that Council concur in said report.
On Roll Call, the vote ws:
AYES: « 13 - Alderman Prickett, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Bonaguidi, Rateike,
Szabo, Mayor.
NAMES : ,- 0 - None
ABSENT: - 2 - Two
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Deny Liquor License Jr. Alderman John Littwin reporting for
Jet Snack Shop Alderman Bolek, Chairman,of the License
Health & Inspection Committee, made the
following report: "Your Committee on
License Health and Inspection has investigated the request for a
'liquor license from Jet Snack Shop, 2733 Mannheim Road, and recommend
the liquor license be denied." It was moved by Alderman Bolek and
seconded by Alderman Leer that Council Concur in said report. Motion
Carried, and the liquor license was denied.
New License Ordinance Alderman Bolek, Chairman of the License
Health filapedtion Committee, reported
that the Committee sent to all aldermen the revised schedule of
business license fees. He requested that the annual license fee of
$15 for a Commercial Business: be deleted from the schedule as well
as from the new license ordinance.
Award Bid - 1965-66
Fuel Oil Season
Suburban Oil Company
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
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Signals at Prospect Jr. Aldermen J;Bevacqua-c reporting for
and Mannheim Alderman French, Chairman of the Streets
and Traffic Committee, made the following
report: "The installation of signals at
Prospect and'Mannheim using MFT funds was referred to your committee
on Streets and Traffic. Your committee has investigated and found
(1) State Department of Public Works (Division of Highways) has previously
approved signals if erected with MFT funds allotted to the city and
(2) the City'Engineer's estimate of cost of the project is $30,000.
We recommend that the estimated $30,000 in MFT funds be authorized by
the official City Council resolution and that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to sign the resolution." It was moved by Alderman French
and seconded by Alderman Czubakowski that Council concur in said report.
On Roll Call, the vote •was:
AYES: 13 . Alderman Prickett, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,_
French, Bonaguidi, Rateike,
Szabo, Mayor.
NAYES`: - 0 - None
ABSENT: - 2 - Two
_ There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Jr. Alderman Tom Postema reporting for
Alderman Figard, Chairman of the, Water
Committee, made the following report:
"Phe bids for the vault and altitude meter
for the elevated water tank at the Oakton-
Pennsylvania station were referred to the
Water and Finance Committee. Your Committees have investigated and
found that the Illinois Under ground Contractors, Inc. are the low
bidder of $6,459.40. We• recommend the contract be awarded to the Illinois
Underground Contractors, Inc. and the checks or bonds of the unsuccessful
bidders be returned." It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by
Alderman Czubakowski that`Council concur in said report.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: .. 13 - Alderman Prickett, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakpwski,.,Wagner, Swanson,
French, Bonaguidi, Rateike,
Szabo, Mayor.
NAYES : «. 0 .. None
ABSENT: - 2 - Two
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Award Bid .. Vaulty &
Altitude Meter
Oakton & Pennsylvania
Ave. Water Tank
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Deny Water Permit. -
property commonly known
as Kiwanis Property
Exhhange National Bank,
Trustee
Alderman Figard, Chairman of the Water
Comtittee, made the following report: "The
Water Committee has reviewed the request from
Glink & Glink, Attorneys for the Exchange
National Bank, for a water permit to service
a complex of apartment buildings on Lot 2 in
Redeker Subdivision and lots 6 and 7 in
Block 17 (Slocum Block). This property is out of the city limits. The
City of Des Plaines is in no way committed to furnish water for this
project and we therefore recommend their request be denied. It is our
further recommendation that the Mayor call a meeting with the principals,
City Attorney, Municipal Development and Water Committees in an effort _
to arrive at an equitable solution for the development of this property."
It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman Prickett that
Council concur in said report. Motion Carried.
Sewer Bond Referendum Jr. Alderman John Stone reporting for
Alderman Bonaguidi, Chairman of the Sewer
Committee made the following report:
"The City Engineer is continuing to work on the plans for the Sewer
Bond Referendum and should be completed in the next sixty days. Citizens
are continuing to offer their assistance in forming a Citizens Committee."
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
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Use of easements <Jr. Alderman Katherine Kinser reporting for
Recommend denial Alderman Szabo, Chairman' of the Building
Control & Inspection Committee, made the
following report: "The letter addressed to
Mayor Behrel from R. F. Schuepfer, Acting Building Commissioner, regarding
buildings on easements was referred to the Building Control & Inspection
Committee at the meeting of the City Council held October 6, 1965. Your
Committee,has investigated the above and has found easements are used
primarily for public utilities, power, telephone, and at times sewer
and water. Infringements upon these easements would hot be of the best
interest of our City. We, therefore, recommend that the use of ease-
ments be denied and the City Attorney be authorized'to draw the
necessary ordinances." It was moved by Alderman Szabo and seconded by
Alderman Prickett that Council -concur in said report. Motion Carried.
liibrary Board completes Jr. Alderman James P. LaPolla reporting for
budget < Alderman Czubakowski, Chairman of the Library
Committee, made the following report:
"The Library Board has completed its 1966
budget in the amount of $185,460.00, and has submitted it to the City
Comptroller for incorporation into the city's over..all appropriation
for the next year. Council members might also be interested in the
steady growth of use of the library's facilities. Between 350 and 450
new borrowers are being added each month to the library's records, and
a total of 4,000 new borrowers is expected for 1965. Book circulation
has increased from 248,562 last year to 257,165 this year . an increase
of 8,603 books. Library Board will meet November 16th at 8 P.M."
Committee Meeting Jr. Alderman Mary Ellen Budas reporting for
Alderman Bonaguidi;' announced a meeting of
the Judiciary Committee November 29th at 7:30 P.M. 1
Award Bid » Removal & Jr. Alderman Susan Ziehn,peporting for
Relocation of Civil Defense Alderman John Leer, Chairman of the Civil
Sirens Defense Committee, made the following
report: "Bids for the removal and relocation
of Civil -Defense Sirens was referred to
the Civil Defense and Finance Committees at the meeting of the City
Coincil November 1,,1965. Your Committee has investigated the above and
has found that the low bidder is Charles Johnson's Electric Co., Inc.
478 Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, I11., in the amount of $2,560.00
We find that matching funds are available from the Federal government
for this project and therefore recommdnd that the bid be awarded to
Charles Johnson Electric Co., Inc. and that the bonds or checks from the
unsuccessful bidders be returned." It was moved by Alderman Leer and
seconded by Alderman Shillington that Council concur in said report.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: 13 . Alderman Prickett, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski,11 Wagner, Swanson,
French, Bonaguidi, Rateike,
Szabo, Mayor.
NAYES: -» 0 -- None
ABSENT: - 2 ,. Two
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Committee Meeting Jr. Alderman Stephen Flanagan reporting for
Alderman Swanson, Chairman of the Insurance
Committee, announced a meeting set for
November 17th at 7:30 P.M. of the Insurance
Committee.
APPROVAL OF BILLS PAYABLE: < Jr. Alderman Jon Henry Sudan reporting for
Alderman Prickett, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
FQLLOWING.BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. TotgA $112;610.10. It was
moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Alderman Swanson to adopt said
resolution. On Roll Call the vote was:
NAYES: *- 0 - None AYES: . 13 - Alderman Prickett, Bolek, Leer,
ABSENT: - 2 - Two Shillington, Figard,Czubakowski,
Wagner,Swanson,French,Bonaguidi,
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Rateike, Szabo, Mayor.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Adopt Resolution re Jr. Alderman Judith Bevacqua offered the
flag in Cduncil Room following resolution: "Be it resolved that
the Mayor and City Council replace the
present flag in the Court Room and City
Council Chambers which has only 48 stars."
It was moved by Alderman French and seconded by Alderman Czubakowski
to adopt above resolution. With•consent of Alderman•French and Alderman
Czubakowski the motion was amended as follows: "A plaque denoting that
the present flag has flown over the Capitol Building in Washington be
placed beneath our present flag". Unanimous vote from Jr. andFSr.
Aldermen andtmotion carried.
Jr. officials excused
'and Jr. Mayor Brown
expresses thanks
At this point in the meeting the Junior
City Officials ended their ten-day term
of office and Jr. Mayor(Barbara Brown
stated thatt"this week has truly been an
education and on behalf -of the Junior
City Officials I take this opportunity to thank the Optimist Club,
Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the Elks Club who have helped to make
it all possible. It will help us to understand all that is ahead and
make us better citizens."
KOLTON-TRACY
RESUBDIVISION
OAKVIEW TERRACE
Re -Subdivision of
Property owned by First
Baptist Church
Resolution Re Proposed
Amendment to Title V of
City Code
The Kolton-Tracy Resubdivion of lots located
on Howard, Maple, Welwyn, and Birch•owned
by Messrs. J. Kolton & W. Tracy was referred
to Municipal Development Committee.
The Oakview Terrace subdivision located
220 feet north of Rand Road, approximately
one block east of River Road, owned by
Messrs. A. Kehrer and A. Field, was referred
to;Municipal Development Committee.
The request for a re -subdivision of property
owned by the First Baptist Church of Des
Plaines located in the 500 block of Golf
Road, from Carvel Builders, Inc. was
referred t o the Plan Commission.
It was moved by Alderman Bolek and seconded
by Alderman Shillington that the City
Council adopt a resolution authorizing
the City Clerk to publish in pamphlet form
that certain proposed comprehensive amendment
tovTitle V of the City Code having to do with business regulations, and
to keep appropriate copies of said pamphlet on file in her office.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 » Alderman Prickett, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Bonaguidi, Rateike,
Szabo, Mayor.
NAYES: -- 0 None
ABSENT: -. 2 -. Two
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington and
seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi that the
City Attorney represent the City at the
Public Hearing on Cook County Zoning Dockets
#907, 982, and 983. Motion Carried.
The City Clerk reported that a notice had
been received notifying the City that
Dorothy Boessel is about to bring action or
a suit at law against the City of Des Plaines
for damages for personal injuries sustained by her because of an accident
in which she was involved June 10, 1965, near 1285 Earl Avenue, Des Plaines,
Illinois.
Cook County Zoning
Dockets #907, 982, 983
Legal Notice
ADJOURNMENT:
Bertha Eleanor- Ruhrbaeh
- rt was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi and
seconded by Alderman Rateike that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn.
Motion Carried.
APPROV D BY ME THIS Co eA! DAY OF
.D. 1965
Mayor