Council Minutes 011766106
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY
HA LL , MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1966
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Des Plaines was called to order
by Mayor Herbert H. I3ehrel at 8:10 P.M. The meeting opened with a
prayer read by City Clerk B, -Eleanor Rohrbach followedby the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen
present: Bolek, Leer, Fig and , Czubakowski ,
Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, Ponaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett.
Present also were City Comptroller I3lietz, Marshall of Police Kennicott,
Fire, Marshall Arndt, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, Building
Commissioner Schuepfer, City Engineer Fletcher, and. acting City
Attorney E. Iloffert,
There being a quorum present, the meetlng was in order.
MINUTES: It was moved by Alderman Prickett
seconded by Alderman Rateike that
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1966, be approved
written.. Motion Carried.
OPEN BIDS: It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi a.nd.
Four-wheel Tractor seconded by Alderman Swanson to authorize
and direct the City Clerk to open bids
submitted for one four-wheel tractor, The following bids were received:
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the
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Euclid Division, General Motors
McAllister Equipment Co.
Patten Tractor & Equipment Co,
Pett ibone-Mul l iken Corp
Howell Tractor & Equipment Co,
Case Construction Equipment Center
Beer Motors
Euclid Model L-15
Michigan Mdl. 75
Caterpillar
Model 245 AD
Hough Model II -50
Hoi.igh Moclel H-60
Case W8 Series B
Massey -Ferguson
$19,980,00
18,415,00
18,385.00
17, 506, 00
16,020,00
17,915.00
13,717.80
9,800.00
OPEN BIDS:
1 Four-wheel Tractor
(Continued)
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It was moved by Alderman Wagner and seconded
by Alderman Czubakowski to refer aforementioned
bids to the Streets and Traffic Committee,
Finance Committee, and Commissioner of Public
Works. Motion Carried.
Council recessed for five minutes.
LBPORTS OF CITY OPFICIALS: The Clerk submitted the annual report of
Chief of Police Kennicott, City Comptroller's
statement of cash receipts and budget report
from January 1, 1965 to December 31, 196, and City Treasurer's Report
for December 1965, to be places] on file.
Report of Police,Chief Polite Chief Kennicott brought to Council's
Kennicott, attention .the fact that major crime is down
for the year 1965, there is an increase in
thefts under $50, but a reduction of 100
eases iandledby the juvenile department in
1965. Ile further reported that the Police
Department is proud and happy that the Junior Chamber of Commerce has
selected Officer Fredericks as the "Man of the Year".
Report of Fire Chief Fire Chief Arndt reported that to date rio
North Maine Fire Pro- action had been taken by the builder to
tection District rectify the fire hazards existing in the
buildings in the North Maine Fire Protection
District to date, but that the Township
has erected signs on the Township roads
denoting fire lanes and hydrants. ile further suggests that a meeting
with the Trustees of said fire district be set after January 30th to
discuss the agreement for 1966.
Building Commissioner's
llequest : , Legal , action
against Krilich J3ldrs.
Building Commissioner Schuepfere submitted
a letter -requesting the City Attorney to
begin prosecution a*ainst 1:r. ili_ch Builders,
Village Green Estates, Golden Manor. Homes,
and Lawrencewood Management Association,
all of which Mr. Robert Irilich is President. It was moved by Alderman
Bonaguidi and seconded by Alderman Szabo that Council concur in the
Building Commissioner's request- and the City Attorney be authorized and.
directed to act ace¢ordingly. Motion Carried.
Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke
reported that the Retention Basin on the
Anderson Miller. Industrial Park is graded and
fenced and is served by a 30" inlet andhas
an 18" outlet. Ingress and egress is pro-
vided for by a 20' easement running parallel
and next to the Chicago and Northwestern
freight line south spur.
Commissioner of Public
Yorks report,
Retention Basin
Anderson -Miller Indus-
trial Park
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Annexation - 7209 Alderman Martin, Chairman of the Municipal,
Plainview Development Committee, reportedthat said
committee has investigated the petitionfor
annexation received from the owners, Richard
and Donna Barron on property located at
7209 Plainview Drive and has fond that said property is contigirus to
the City Limits 9f the City of Des Plaines. Municipal Development
Committee recommends that we annex said property and that the City
Attorney be authorized and directed to draw the necessary annexation
ordinance for Ciiy Council approval. It was moved. by Alderman Martin
and seconded by Alderman French that Council concur in said report.
Motion Carried.
Com+.ittee Meeting Alderman Rateike, Chairman of the Fire
Committee, set a meeting for Tuesday
February 1, 1966, with the Fire Committee,
Trustees of the North Maine Fire Protection District, City Attorney
DiLeonardi and Attorney W. Levander to discuss North Maine Fire Protection
District contract for 1966.
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HOLMES & FOX Alderman Rateike gave the following report
Architects for for the Building and Grounds Committee:
City Garage "Your Committee on Building and Grounds
has investigated architects for the new
city garage and has found Holmes & Fox
are qualified to draw the specifications and have submitted the lowest
rate of 5-11 of the cost of construction. We, your Committees on Building
and Grounds and Finance therefore recommend that Holmes & Fox be author-
ized to draw specifications after a meeting with the committees and Public
Works personell, in preparation of advertising for bids." It was moved
by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Alderman Prickett that Council concur
in said report and that the Mayor's office notify Holmes & Fox to set a
meeting for Tuesday, January 25th at 7:30 P.M.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYFS: - 13 Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Mayor.
NAYES: - 0 .- None
ABSENT: -2 - Alderman Shillington, Wright
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
JOHN GEIGER, Architect Alderman Rateike made the following report
Air Conditioning & for the Building and Grounds Committee:
Renovating City Hall "Your Committee on Building and Grounds has
investigated the air conditioning and
renovating of City Hall, and has found that
much preliminary work has been done by John Geiger; also that he is very
much acquainted, with the building. We recommend John Geiger be authorized
to proceed with drawings and specifications in preparation to advertise.
for bids - his fee to be 8% of the actual remodeling costs." It was moved
by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Alderman Prickett that Council concur
in said report. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: . 13 -» Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Partin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Mayor,
NAYES: - 0 - None
ABSENT: - 2 - Alderman Shillington, Wright
.There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried. It was requested that City
Comptroller Blietz contact Mr. John Geiger
to set a meeting with the Committees.
Supplemental Request
Alderman French, Chairman of the Streets
Section 66 CS - $7700 MFT and Traffic Committee, reported as follows:
"A supplemental request for $7700 in State
MFT funds to cover contract 66 CS - Improve-
ment of Lee Street from Thacker to Ellinwood and the improvement of
Howard from Mannheim to Lee Streets has been referred to the Streets and
Traffic Committee. Your committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated.
the above and has found the appropriation approved by City Council was
$65,000 and the contract came to $64,806.20. Additional sidewalk and
driveway work plus engineering costs total $7,700. We recommend Council
approve additional expenditure of MFT funds and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary state forms." It was moved by
Alderman French and seconded by Alderman Figard that Council concur in
said report. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 -, Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Mayor.
NAYES: -- 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Shillington, Wright
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS PAYABLE: Alderman Prickett, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND TIIE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total $39,847,31, It was
moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Alderman Swanson that Council
adopt above resolution. On Roll Call the vote was:
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BILIS PAYABLE (Cont' d) AYES: - 13 - Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Mayor.
NAYES: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Shillington, Wright
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried,
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE The Clerk read for second reading Ordinance
M-»1.66 M-1.66 having to do with appropriations for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 1966.
Alderman Figard moved, seconded by Alderman
Czubakowski that Ordinance M-.1.:.66 be amended to grant the Police Depart-
ment, all patrolmen, juvenile officers and sergeants 22% over and above
the 5% overall pay increase now in the appropriation. On Roll,Call the
vote was: AYES: -» 11 - Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Szabo, Mayor
NAYES: - 2 - Alderman Rateike, Prickett
ABSENT: - 2 -. Alderman Shillington, Wright
There being eleven affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Alderman Rateikets,motion to include all personnel in classes 13, 14,
and 15 for a 21 -ti% increase was lost for a second.
It` was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman Czubakowski
to amend Ordinance M-1-66 as follows: Al.1 merit raises recommended by
department heads`be granted, and that the Council reconsider approving
hospitalization insurance`f or all city employees." Motion was withdrawn
by both the first and second and__a new motion made by Alderman Figard and
seconded. by Alderman Czubakowski as follows to amend Orddnance M-1-66:
"That all merit raises recommended by department heads be granted and
included in the appropriation ordinance;
On Roll Call the vote was:
AYES: -10- Alderman Bolek, Leer,-Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, French,
Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Mayor
NAYES: 3- Alderman Swanson, Martin, Prickett
ABSENT:2- Alderman Shillington, Wright
There being ten affirmative votes,
Motibn Carried.
It' was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman Czubakowski
to amend Ordinance M--1-66 as follows: "Cot.ncil approve hospital insurance
for all city employees and be included in the appropriation ordinance."
On Roll Call the vote *as:
AYES: - 10 • Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Dzubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Bonaguidi, Rateike, Prickett,
Mayor
NAYES: - 3 - Alderman French, Martin,
Szabo
ABSENT': - 2 - Alderman Shillington, Wright
_ There being ten affirmative votes,
Motion Carried,
It was moved by Alderman Figard.` and seconded by Alderman Czubakowski
that Council adopt Ordinance M-1-66, as amended:
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 .- Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
_- Rateike, Szabo, Mayor
NAYES: 1 . Alderman Prickett
_ _ ABSENT: - 2 - Alderman Shillington, Wright
There being twelve affirmative votes,
Motion Carried and Ordinance M-1-66 ADOPTED.
Alderman Swanson's motion to limit pay' increases to ].0%was_ lost for a
second.
With Council's permission, Mr. William Jacobs spoke from the Council floor
stating that the fact that the Mayor and City Council has found an area
of compromise to solve the difficult problem of pay increases for the
police department will most certainly reflect well upon the city and its
elected officials and he hopes the same spirit of efficiency and compro-
mise will continue,
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ORDINANCE M-3-66
Violation Citation§
RESOLUTION: Acceptance
of Trustee's deed fbr
Retention`Basin"
Anderson -Miller
Industrial Park`
ORDINANCE M-2-•66
Salary Ordinance
ORDINANCE M-4-66
Amending Title I,
Chapter 15, - Position
Classification & Com-
pensation Plan
After second reading, it was moved by
Alderman Fi,gardand seconded by Alderman
Martin to adopt Ordinance M-3-66, providing
for violation citations, On Roll Call,
the vote was:
AYES: -- 13 Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner , Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Mayor,
NAYES: - 0 - None
ABSENT: - 2 = Alderman Shillington, Wright
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried,
It was moved by Alderman Prickett and
seconded by Alderman Martin to adopt a
resolution. accepting the trustee's deed
for the retention basin located in the
Anderson«Ziller Industrial Park, authorizing
City Clerk to record said deed and authorizing
City Comptroller to make payment for that
portion of 1965 real estate taxes accruing
against said property from and after
November 22, 1965.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: -- 13 - Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike,-Szabo, Prickett,
Mayor.
NAYES: - 0 - None
ABSENT: - 2 - Alderman Shillington, Wright
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
The Clerk read for First Reading Ordinance
M-2.66 known as the Salary Ordinance
It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded
by Alderman Czubakowski to amend Ordinance
M-2-66 to include merit increases recommended
by department heads.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: -- 13 - Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike,- Szabo, Prickett,
Mayor.
NAYES: - 0 - None
ABSENT: - 2 -- Alderman Shillington, Wright
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
It was moved. by Alderman Figard and seconded
by AldermanWagner to place Ordinance M-2-66
on passage. Motion Carried. It was moved by
Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman
Wagner to adopt Ordinance M-2-66.
On' Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: •- 13 - Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Mayor.
NAYES: -* 0 - None
ABSENT: - 2 - Alderman Shillington, Wright
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried, and Ordinance adopted
The Clerk read for first reading, Ordinancd
M•»4.«»66, amending Title I, Chapter 15 of the
City Code of the City of Des Plaines having
to do with position classification and'
compensation plan.
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ORDINANCE M--5.66
Vacating alley between
Cumberland. & Cornell
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The Clerk read for First Reeding, Ordinance
M-5«66, vacating an alley, lying between
Cumberland Road and Cornell Avenue, being
North of Northwest Highway.
Council recessed for five minutes to allow
Municipal Development Committee to study
said Ordinance.
It was moved by Alderman Martin andseconded
by Alderman'Prickett to authorize and direct
Building Commissioner. Schuepfer tb issue a temporary building permit for
an office building to 15e located on the entire block of property involved,
if upon investigation the ordinance is found to be proper and legal by
the Municipal Development Committee. Motion Carried. Alderman Bolek and
Szabo voted No.
ORDINANCE A-2-66
annexing property
north of Elk Blvd.,
east 6f River Rd. and
southwest of Rand. Rd.
ORDINANCE A-3-66
"Homeland Acres"
between Algonquin Rd.
acid Howard,west of wolf
•
RESOLUTION - Construction
on State Right of Way
RESOLUTION - Agreement
between City of Des
Plaines & Chicago &
North Western Railway
Weller Creell Improvement
Plat of Vacation -.
Holly & Heather -
Forest Manor #2
Anderson -Miller -
Des Plaines Industrial
Park North
BUILDING COMMISSIONER'S
Recommendation for
amending Building Codd
The Clerk read for First Reading Ordinance
A-2-66, annexing property locatednorth of
Elk Boulevard, east of River Road and
southwest of Rand Road. It was moved by
Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman
Bolek to place Ordinance A-2--66 on passage.
Motion withdrawn by first and second.
The Clerk read for First Reading Ordinance
A-3«-66 annexing the area known as "Homeland
Acres" lying between Algonquin Road and
Howard Avenue, west of Wolf Road.
It was moved. by Alderman Prickett and seconded.
by Alderman Wagner to adopt a resolution for
construction on State right of way.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: ., 13 •-0 Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
May or.
NAYES: - 0 - None
ABSENT: - 2 - Alderman Shillingtoy, Wright
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded
by Alderman Martin to adopt a resolution
approving the agreement between the City of
Des Plaines and the Chicago and North Western
Railway Company having to do with the Weller.
Creek Improvement Project and authorizing
anddirecting the Mayor and. City Clerk to
execute and deliver same.
On Roll Call, the Vote was:
AYFS: -- 13 - Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Mayor.
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: - 2 - Alderman Shi.11ington, Wright
There being thirteen affirmative votes,
Motign Carried.
The report of the Plan Commission approving
the Plat of Vacation of Holly & Heather in
Forest Manor #2 Subdivision was referred to
Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission
and Plat of Anderson -Miller Des Plaines
Industrial Park North was referred to
Municipal Development Committee.
The letter from Building Commissioner Schuepfer
recommending an amendment to the Building
Code, Article XXXIV, having to do with smoke
pipes was referred to the Building Control
and. Inspection Committee.
Kuntz's High Ridge Knolls Kuntz's High Ridge Knolls #9 Subdivision
u ivision was referred to the Plan Commission.
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License Inspector'
Ladendorf's suggested
amendments to Chapter
5, Title 5 - Business
Regulations
Petition for Annexation
Oakview Terrace -•
Cook County Zoning
Docket #989
Cook County Zoning
Docket #1001
Letter from Alderman
Slii l l ingt 6n
1/17/66
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The suggested amendments to Title -5, Chapter
5 of the City -Code having to do with Business
Regulations submitted by License Inspector
Ladendorf was referred to the License,
Health and Inspection Committee.
The petition for annexation received from
Mr„ A. Field, owner of Oakview Terrace
Subdivision, was referred to Municipal
Development Committee.
After reviewing the memorandum from Attorney
DiLeonardi concerning the hearing on Cook
County Zoning Pocket #989, it *as moved by
Alderman Szabo and seconded by Alderman
Prickett authorizing and directing the City
Attorney to file a protest with Cook County
Zoning Board of Appeals on'said docket.
Motion Carried.
After reviewing the memorandum from City
Attorney DiLeonardi concerning the hearing
on Cook County Zoning Docket #1001, it was
agreed that Council would not object to
rezoning from R-3 to R-4 of property
commonly known as the John Reding property,
and that a letter be written to Mt. Reding
to that effect and in addition approach
Mr. Reding about annexation to the City
of Des Plaines.
Mayot Behrel read a letter addressed to the
Mayor and City Council from Alderman Shillington
expressing his feelings on the excellent,
capable and professional police service that
Des Plaines enjoys. Excerpt; "I thank God for
the many blessings that he has bestowed on
me and my -family since my accident. I
know of noway to adequately thank the'Police Department except to
cast this unofficial ballot in favor of the best possible pay raise we
can give these deserving, dedicated men in return for the skillful
knowledge and service we have been receiving from our department and
without which I would not be alive today."
Appointments to Human
Relations Commission
Fill vacancy -
'Youth'Commission
Alderman Szabo's request:
Study of Parking on
Jefferson, Mannheim to
Northwest Highway. and
Perry Street from Lee
to Northwest highway
Increase Garbage Disposal
Charge from $1.25 to
$1,50 per month
It was moved by Alderman Figard andseconded
by Alderman Leer that Council concur in Mayor
Behrel's appointments to the Human Relations
Commission as follows:
Reappoint Mrs. Lois Dzubakowski to a three
year term expiring December 31, 1968.
Appoint Mrs. Jean Branding for a three
year term to expire December 31,
1968, to fill vacancy of John. Cotter
Appoint - A. D. Mesenbrink chairman for one
year.
Motion Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett and
seconded by Alderman Leer to concur in
Mayor Behrel's appointment of Rev. DeVore
Walterman, 711 Lyman Avenuez of the North-
west Youth Foundation to the Youth Commission
for a three year term to expire April 30,
1968. Motion Carried.
Alderman Szabo's request for_a study _and
report of all day parking on Jefferson from
Mannheim to Northwest High and on Perry St.
from Lee Street to Northwest Highway to
three or four hour parking was referred to
the Traffic Commission and Streets and Traffic
Committee,
Alderman Swanson, Chairman of the Sanitation
Committee, made the following report: "An
increase of the garbage disposal charge from
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Increase Garbage Disposal $1.25 to x$1,50 per month was referred to
Charge (Continued) the Sanitation Committee. Your Committee
has investigated and found this increase
is necessary inasmuch as the appropriation
for 1966 is $235,000 and the estimated
receipts x$180,000. We recommend an increase of said charge effective
April 1, 1966, and that the City Attorney be authorized and directed
to draw the necessary amendment -Co the ordinance." It was moved by
Alderman Swanson and seconded by Alderman Prickett that Council concur
in said report. Motion Carried.
Advertise for Bids Alderman Swanson, Chairman of the Sanitation
7' 25 cubic yd. truck Committee, reported as'follows: "The purchase
Sanitation Dept. of a twenty—five cubic yard truck for the
Sanitation Department has been referred to
the Sanitation'Committee. Your Committee has
investigated and found this equipment is neededand therefore recommend
the City Clerk advertise for bids returnable February 7, 1966, and the
Commissioner of Public Works draw the necessary specifications." It
was moved by Alderman Swanson and seconded by Alderman Prickett that
Council concur in said report. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
ATTEST:
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Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach
City Clerk
It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi and
seconded by Alderman Rateike that the
regularrmeeting of the City Council of
the City of Des Plaines adjourn.
Motion Carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
714
A.D., 1966
DAY OF
71:---fleit+4, MAYOR