Council Minutes 01/16/1967297
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MINUTS OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF TH CITY OOUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DE PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, JANUARY 169 1967.
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 pyayer by Rev. Bruehl of the First
Methodist Church followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following
aldermen present: Bolek, Leer, Shill-
ington, Figard, Cziibakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright.
Present also were City'CoWptroller Blietz, Police Captain Hintz, Building
Commissioner Schuepfer, Commissioner of'Public Works Warnicke, Fire Chief
Arndt, Acting City Engineer Quigley Fletcher, and City Attorney DiLeonardi,
MINUTES: It was moved by Alderman Prickett and
seconded by Alderman Swanson that the
Minutes of the regular meeting of
January 3, 1967, be approved as pub-
lished. A correction was offered by Alderman Rateike on Page 3, last
paragraph by adding the word "detectives and" preceding the word patrolmen.
Motion Carried, Alderman Rateike voted No.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS:
NCR Computer City Comptroller Blietz reported that
the City has received delivery of the
new NCR Computer and is awaiting de-
livery of the Keypunch machine.
Blue gross -Blue Shield The letter submitted by City Comp-
troller Blietz from Blue Cross -Blue
Shield regarding current rates and
rates if group adds the Coordination
of Benefits Endorsement was referred to the Insurance Committee for study
and report.
Policed Department Yearly Report Police Captain Hintz submitted the
report of the Police Department for
the year 1967 to be placed on file.
Certilicafe of Occupancy
TO N Qwest Highway
Progrss Report - Storm Sewer
Program
Building Commissioner reported that
the matter of tenants moving into
the building located at 380 Northwest
Highway without obtaining Certificate
of Occupancy has been referred to the
City Attorney,
Acting City Engineer Quigley Fletcher
reported on the progress of the storm
seders throughout the City and further
reported that the north reservoir is
basically completed, except for grading
and landscaping.
Dockets 1123 and 1124 - Cook City Attorney DiLeonardi reported
Count.. that a Resolution of Protest has been
filed against Cook County Zoning Dockets
1123 and -1124, copies of which have
been submitted to City Council. He
further reported that he has discussed with the Corporation Counsel per-
taining to Docket #1143, in the City of Chicago, who appeared at the
hearing and asked for a continuance, and requested a copy of their ob-
jections that they might file.
Water"ain Breaks Commissioner of Public Works Vlarnicke
`— reported that there have been 11 water -
main
ater-main breaks this past weekend, 10 of
which occurred within a small section of the city, approximately i mile
wide and one mile long. He reported that he is in the process of deter-
mining if it is within the realm of possibility that Des Plaines may have
experienced an earth tremor.
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COMITTEE REPORTS:
Com ittee Meeting Alderman
Municipal
a meeting
January 23, to discuss the pre -annexation
west of Routb 83 and requested that all al
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French, Chairman of the
Development Committee, set
of said committee for Monday,
agreement on property located
dermen be present.
Lon& Acres Subdivision Alderman French read the letter received
(Bgeckenhauer Property,) from the Des Plaines Plan Commission
regarding Long Acres Subdivision of the
forger Boeckenhauer property. Plat of Long Acres Subdivision was re-
ferred to the Plan Commission,
To Certify 3 men - Police _ It was moved by Alderman Figard and
Department - to Sergeants secondeid by Alderman Swanson that Council
concur with Police Committee's recommenda-
tion to request the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners to certify
three policemen to be promoted to Sergeants. Motion Carried,
Advertise for Bids -
Lea sing of 8 ,Squad Cars
recommendation.to,advertise
leasing of eight squad ears
of Pqlice. Motion Carried,
Dene Request for Liquor
License - Pauli Kang
g
24 4 Dempster St.
Advertise for Bids -
Pa2ker Truck & Chassis
It was moved by Alderman Figard and
seconded by Alderman Czubakowski that
Council concur with Police Committee's
for bids returnable February 61, 1967, for
- specifications to be drawn by the Chief
It was moved by Alderman Bolek and
seconded by Alderman Swanson that Council
concur with License, Health and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to deny the
request of Mr. Paul L. Kang for a Class
E Liquor License to have been used at
2424 Dempster Street. Motion Carr-ied-.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson and
seconded by Alderman Rateike that Council
concur in Sanitation Committee's recommenda-
tion to advertise for bids returnable
February 6, 1967, for Items 2 and 3 on the priority schedule ( Packer
Truck and Chassis), the Commissioner of Public Works to draft the necessary
specifications. Motion Carried.
To Study Feasibility of Alderman Prickett's request for a study
Private Scavengers of the feasibility of Private Scavengers
in the City of Des Plaines was referred
to the Sanitation Committee for study
and report.
Approve Driveways - K Mart It was moved by Alderman Martin and
Lea and Oakton STS. _ seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi that
Council concur in Streets and Traffic
Committee's recommendation to approve
the driveway permits for the`new KMart Building to be located on the
southwest corner of Lee and Oakton Streets - driveways to be off Lee
Street and Mannheim Rbads, and the Commissioner 4 Public Works be author-
ized to issue the necessary permits. Motion Carried.
yjputelkide 'ShO*-D1ower
recommendation to purchase of the
Equipment Company at the offered
vote` was :
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It was moved by Alderman Martin and
seconded by Alderman Rateike that Council
concur in'Streeth and Traffic Committee's
Brose Snow Blower from Stavros Farm
price of $3,000 `On Roll Call, the
AYES: - 14 - Aldermen Bolek, Leer,
Shillington, Figard,
Cyubakowski, Wagners Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Prickett, Wright,
Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: - 1 - Alderman Szabo was out of
the room for vote.
There being fourteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
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K.«.Mart Development It was moved by Alderman Mart
seconded by Alderman Bonaguid
Council concur in Special Flo
Control's recommendation to accept and concur with the report
City Engineer regarding storm -sewer layout on the property loc
the southwest corner of Lee and Oakton Streets, Motion Carrie
Committee Meeting:
n and
that
f the
ted at
Alderman Figard, Chairman, sept a
meeting of the Water Committee for
7 P.M., January 23rd,
A. L. Sengstock Pumping It was moved by Alderman Fig
-Station seconded by Alderman Kzubako
the new pumping station be n
"Albert L. Sengstock" Pumpin
and the City Engineer be authorized to draft the necessary sp
for same, in honor of Judge Albert L. Sengstock for his`many
service to the City of Des Plaines. Motion Carried.
Committee Meeting
Adopt National Fire Code
Volumes 1 thru 10
Fire Code, Volumes 1 thru 10,
M--28••66 Motion Carried.
d and
ki that
ed the
Station '
ifications
ars of
Alderman Szabo, Chairman, set a meeting
of the Building Control and Inspection
Committee for 7:30 P.M,, January 30th
to discuss -the proposed trailer ordin-
ance along with the City Attorney.
It was moved by'Alderman Sza
seconded by Alderman Rateike
Council Concur in Fire Commi
Buitding Control and Inspect
recommendation to adopt the:
and recommendation for adoption
Amendment to Building Code re It was moved by Alderman Szab
sub -basement ceilings seconded by Alderman Prickett
Council concur in Building Co
Inspection Committee's recomm
to amend the,Building Code per letter of Fire Chief Arndt rega
1 hour fire rated ceiling material in basements and sub-baseme
and the City Attorney be autherized to draft the necessary ord
Motion Carried.
Resolution re B!q.lding It was moved by Alderman Szab
Violations sit b k. ine seconded by Alderman Prickett
Big Bend Estates Council concur with Building'
and Inspection Committee's re
that the front-line building
in Big Bend Estates be referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals
considerable discussion, the motion was withdrawn. It was mov
Alderman Bolek and seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi that'the Bui
given relief in these cases. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS PAYABLE: - Alderman Prifikett, Chairman o
Finance Committee, presented
following resolution: BE IT
BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AN:
AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE
,FOR SAME: Total: $148,514.96. It was moved by Alderman Prick
seconded by Alderman Czubakowski that the aforesaid resolution
adopted. On Roll call, the vote was:
AYES: •. 15 - Aldermen Nolek,
o and
that
tee's and
on Committee+s
ational
of Ordinance
and
that
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and
that
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PAYABLE
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be
Leer,
Shillington, Fi ara,
Czubakowski, Wa ner,
Swanson, French Martin,
Bonaguidi, Rate ke,
Szabo, Prickett, Wright,
Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being fifteen affirmative votes'
Motion Carried,
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ORDNANCE M-3-67 After second reading, it -was moved by
Fite Extinguishers Alderman Rateike and seconded by Alder-
man Figard to adopt Ordinance M-2-67
having to do with the servicing, re-
pairing and refilling of fire extinguishers.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: -• 15 - Aldermen Bolek, Leer,
Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Marton, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
< Wright, Mayor.
NAYS: .. 0 - None
ABSENT: - 0 - None
There being fifteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE Z-1-67 The Clerk submitted petitionst filed
1861 Rand Road for and against the rezoning of property
located at 1801 Rand Road from R%-2
Single Family Residence District to C--2 Commercial District, City
Attorney DiLeonardi reviewed the Petition containing signatures of
frontage owners and stated that same was a valid petition of protest;
therefore Ordinance Z-1-67 would require a 2/3 affirmative vote to pass.
After second reading, it was moved by Alderman Rateike and seconded by
Alderman Bonaguidi to adopt Ordinance Z-1-67, rezoning aforementioned
property. After considerable discussion, the roll call vote was:
AYES: ••• 14 •• Aldermen Bolek, Leer,"
Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
French, Martin, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Prickett, Wright,
Mayor,
NAYS: - 1 - Alderman Szabo
ABSENT: - 0 - None
There being fourteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE Z-•2-67 After second reading, it was moved by
Amending Zoning Ordinance Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman
Paragraph 6G.2 b i - Swanson to adopt Ordinance Z-2-67,
t amending Paragraph 6G.2 of the Zoning
• Ordinance of 1960 having to do with
parking regulations, +tom Roll Call, the
vote was:
AYES: 15 - Aldermen Bolek, Leer,
Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, French, Martin,
• Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo,
• Prickett, Wright, Mayor,
NAY S: 10 - None `
ABSENT* •• 0 - None
There being fifteen affirmative votes,
-Motion Carried.
RESO ,UTION R-1,-67 It was moved by Alderman Prickett and
Front Building Line seconded by Alderman Wagner to adopt
io ate on - Big. Bend Resolution ,R-1-67, consenting and agreeing
Estates to the slight encroachment into the twenty-
five foot building line of three lots
in Big Bend Estates, On Roll Call,
the vote was:
AYES: 14 - Aldermen Bolek, Leer,
• Shillington,,Figard, Wagner;,
Swanson, French, Martin,
Bonaguidi,-Rateike, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright, Mayor,
NAYS: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being fourteen votes, Resolution
R-1-67 was adopted. It was requested
that Mayor Behrel write a letter stating
the City Councilfs action with regard
to this being an honest error on behalf
of the developer.
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RESOLUTION: R-3•47 The Clerk read the following �engstock
esolution:
honoring Albert L. Sengstoek WHEREAS, His Honor Albert L.
is dead; and
WHEREAS, he served with extraordinary
distinction as Police Magistrate of the City of Des Plaines an Magistrate
of the Circuit Court of Cook County, in Des Plaines for thirty two (32)
years; and
WHEREAS, he was a respected m
Illinois Bench and Bar, a friend of the young and an inspirati
who knew him.`
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVE
'City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: That the City -of Des Plaine s shall forever be
to His Honor Albert L. Sengstock:for the unselfish and untirin
in which he served so long and so well as the chief judicial o
this City, bringing true justice to common men, in an uncommon
that where there was dissolution, he reconciled; that where th
ignorance, he reasoned; that where there was hate, he loved.; --t
there was prejudice, he was tolerant; that where there was nee
helped.
Section 2: That the City of Des Plaines has lost one of
greatest men; but yet has been left an undying legacy in the f
thousands of persons, young and old, who knew him as judge, la
friend and are better men because of it, so that -if this City
for a thousand years, his mark upon this generation and those
will never be erased.
Section 3: That this resolution shall be in full force a
from and after its passage -and approval according to law.
It was moved by Alderman Pric
seconded by Alderman Rateike
aforementioned Resolution R-3
On Roll Call, the vote was:
y AYES: - 15 - Alderman Boleti,
Shillington, Fi,
_ Czubakowski, Wa,
Swanson, French
Bonaguidi, Rate
Szabo, Prickett
Mayor - -
NAYS: - 0 - None
_
ABSENT-. •• 0 - None
There being fifteen affirmati,
Motion Carried,
ORDINANCE M--28+66
_Adopting National Fire Code
Volumes 1 'through 10
ORDINANCE B-1-67 - requiring
Cash Deposits or Cert ficate
of CompliaAce _
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It was moved by Alderman Rate
_ seconded by Alderman Figard t
First Reading and place on Pa
Ordinance M-28-66, adopting t
Fire Code Volumes 1 through 1
fire prevention code for the
Motion Carried. It was moved
-man Figard and seconded by Al
Rateike to adopt Ordinance M-•
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: •• 15 - Alderman Bolek,
Shillington, Fi;
Czubakowski-; Wa
Swanson, French
Bonaguidi, Rate
Szabo, Prickett
Mayor
NAYS: - 0 -- None
ABSENT: -0 - None
There being fifteen affirmat
Motion Carried.
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After considerable discussion,it was
moved by Alderman Martin and seconded
by -Alderman Rateike that Ordinance
B-1-67 requiring cash deposits for
Certificate of Compliance be,disregarded
and not placed on First Readi .
Motion Carried.
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ORDINANCE Z-3-67 Placed on First Reading was Ordinance
Rezoning 1639 E. Elk Blvd. Z--3-67 rezoning property located at
1639 E. Elk Blvd.
ORDINANCE M-22-67 Placed on First Reading was Ordinance
Sikh Ordinance M-22-67 known as the Sign Ordinance.
Request for Class E Liquor The letter from Attorney James J. Dowd
License - Nick's LaContina requesting a Class "E" Liquor License
--�'i for Nick's LaContina at 1060 Lee Street
was referred to the License, Health,
and Inspection Committee for study and
report.
Des Plaines Council of The letter received from the Des Plaines
Civric Associations Council of Civic Associations reggrding
Zoning Case 66-29 R and the rezoning of property located between
66-030-R Thacker and Algonquin known as the
"Boeekenhauer" property was placed on
file.
Street sighting Program It was moved by Alderman Figard and
seconded by Alderman Czubakowski to
authorize the Mayor and Commissioner of
Public Works to proceed with,the up-
grading of new street lights throughout
the City of Des Plaines, per proposal
of Commonwealth Edison Company dated
• December 22, 1966, On Roll Call, the
vote was.-
AYES:
as:AYES: •• 15 - Aldermen Bolek, Leerf
Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, French, Martin*
Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright, Mayor,
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: - 0 - None
There being fifteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Rateike and
seconded by Alderman Shillington that
the regular meeting of the City Council
adjourn. Motion Carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS --'� DAY
OF , 1967 A.D,
MAYOR
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Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach
City Clerk
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