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Council Minutes 02/06/1967303 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, __CITY HALL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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 8:13 P.M. The meeting opened with a prayer by Father Bird of St, Maryts Parish.followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Bolek, Leer, Shill- ington, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Wright. Absent were Aldermen Figard, Wagner, and Prickett, Present also were City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Kennieott, Police Captain Hintz, Building Commissioner Schuepfer, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, Fire Marshall Arndt, City Engineer Fletcher, and City Attorney DiLeonardi, There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. MINE E8: It was moved by Alderman Ban.aguidi and seconded by Alderman Swanson that the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 1967, be approved as published. A correction was made on Page one in paragraph entitled Minutes, changing Rateike to Figard. A correction was made on page two in paragraph entitled "To Study Feasibility of Private Scavengers" changing "Sanitation Committee" to "Mayor Behrel". After corrections Motion Carried. OPEN BIDS: eas ng�ht Squad Cars It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski and seconded by Alderman Shillington to open bids received for the leasing of eight svfuad cars for the Police Department. The bids received were: Jim Aikey Ford, Inc, _ $265 per month plus state sales tax Des Plaines Motor Sales, Inc`. $269 per month It was moved by Alderman Swanson and seconded by Alderman Szabo to refer said bids to the Police Committee, Finance Committee, and Police Chief for study and report. Motion Carried, Packer Truck and Chassis It was moved by Alderman Leer and seconded by Alderman Martin to hold the only bid received from International Harvester Company and refer the matter of receiving only one bid to the Commissioner of Public Works for exploration and report at the next meeting, Motion Carried. I1 n REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: The Clerk submitted the following reports to be placed on file: Health Department for January, 1967; Minutes of Human Relations Commission; Annual Report of Fire Depgrtment for 1966; Report of Building Department for January, 1967. OPERATION - "Bid Snow Storm The Clerk read report of the Commissioner of 1967 of Public Works as follows: "Since the snow storm just experienced was one of the heaviest ever recorded for this area, I feel it is important that a written report be submitted in order that it can be made a part of the minutesand become a permanent record. The statistics as recorded by our ]public Works Department are as follows: January 26th - 2311, falling fast and quite wet, later in the afternoon much blowing and drifting January 29th - 4" with very little drifting February 1st - 6" with drifting only a factor in outlying areas. February 5th - 8" followed by a drop in temperature and high winds causing extensive driffint throughout the City. Page two 2/6/67 304 The total fall for this 10 day period being approximately 41". It is -apparent from these statistics that the first storm was virtually enough to render almost useless most equipment designed to handle snow falls ranging from 4" to a miximum of 12" to 15" which are average for this area. However, we had to do the best we could with what we had to work with and we were thankful that we had purchased two good sized trucks in 1966, one a 4 -wheel drive unit which did a tremendous job and could have done much better if we would of had a big V -plow to go -with it; also, we have one large garbage truck capable of pushing a large V -plow and it is my recommendation we purchase V -plows for these two units immediately for I firmly believe that with these plows we could save the cost in rental of tractor end loaders if we have one or two more snow falls of 8!1;,or.more accompanied by high winds and drifting because of the high banks presently prevailing along out lying streets. It is not my intent in this report to tell of the many heroic dedds or capture any of the drama that was unfolding all around us nor to tell of the several amusing incidents that happened, however, I would be remiss if I did not commend the many City employees that gave their all to help battle this record storm. My Assistant, Joe Schwab amazed me by the tremendous amount of stamina he displayed, refusing to go home and sleep when we knew he should have been dead on his feet. Herb Oehlerking, hiding a serious injury, sustained by,a fall from the snow blower still giving his all. Howard Moellenkamp helping direct snow operations and still keeping his Barba*e department on a current basis even though short handed but the men gave their all. This department got behind on their pick-ups only one day - that being the day after the big storm and they made this up the' following week. Wally Schaefer, Ken Tiernan and Ray Flynn repairing water leaks and helping to plow snow around the clock; these crews all pitched in and helped, Then there was the veteran experienced snow fighters like Hank Schmitz and Bill Behm, a real comfort to any boss to know these men were in the crew; also, Augie Spillone, Rich Hougeson, Joe Noekes, Allen Rateike, Danny and Larry Noessen and Crew Leader, Joe Haseman who did a tremendous job and amazed everyone with his stamina; and accolade is due Harold Ingram and his crew of.Mechanics, Bud Browski, Barney Betz and Wally Heiden. Also, Ed Ham and his water operators during the height of the storm, Ed Ham walked from his home to the water plant to make sure our water plant was functioning properly. Even our Meter repair men doubled in buss and helped man the plows. Hubert Thorne, Bud Michehl and George Denk all did a good job as did some of our off-duty Police and Firemen as well as many others. Included in our snow fighting operation were many pieces of rented. equipment. In fact we rented just about everything that was available ,and eapable of doing a reasonable amount of work for the money. Speaking of money and costs involved, while this is just a wild guess, I believe when all costs are known and totaled it will approoch the $500000.00 figure and we pray and hope that when the snow starts melting that it does so slowly or it will add considerably to the cost, even so, this is under $1.00 per capita which for a storm of this intensity probably isn't too bad. We, in the Public Works Department feel we have done a good job and we, also; know that with better equipment and with the experience gained, we can do an even better job. With[ this thought in mind, we have had several meetings of key personnel and one meeting of all Public Works men to discuss ways and means of improving our technique and to give employees an,opportunity to contribute to this cause." Considerable discussion followed this report and it was moved by Alderman B©nauidi<and seconded by Alderman Martin that Mayor Behrel, Comptroller Blie z and the Finance Committee review ways and means of compensating key Oersonnel in the Public Works Department who do not receive overtime comp nsation. Motion Carried. a COMMITTEE REPORTS: t Kenr y P roperty - west Alderman French, Chairman of the Municipal o R Development Committee, made the following report: "The Kenroy Property west of Rout #83 is contiguous and subject to annexation agreement including (1) Parcels 1 and 2 - Planned Development a #1 - not more than 1600 - not less than 40% one bed oom• not more than 2 o three bedroom - 100 ft. maximum height limitation (rp.4j 305 2/6/67 Page three Kenroy Property b.#2 - not more than 264 - not less than (Continued) 40% one bedroom and not more than 20f three bedroom; (2) Parcel #3 - R4 - Planned development to be submitted; (3) Parcels 4 and 5 - M1 - 100 ft. limitation. Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found (1) Committee of the whole poet to invstigate this planned development; (2) City Attorney and Mayor have ne otiated with petitioner's attorney an requirements of agreement and n cessary steps; (3) Committee considers the development favorably afte study of legal steps necessary including a joint City Council, Zoni g Boards and Plan Commission hee.ring." It was moved by Alderman Frenc and seconded by Alderman Czubakowski that Council concur in aforementioned report and a date for pre-annexation hearing be selected after an agreement has been submitted by the petitioner. Motion Carried. Realcoa Co. - Alderman Frenchs Chairman of the Munici- Annexation A reement_ pal Development Committee, made the West of Rt. 83 following report: "The Realcoa Co. property west of Routh #83, over 14-12- acres, 42acres, is now zoned in the County to permit (1) 905 dwelling. units; (2) no height limitation; (3) one parking space per unit. Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigatedd the above and has found (1) Planned Development requesting ten story structures, one and one-half parking spaces, 905 dwelling units, C-2 Commercial with dwelling units above at the discretion of the owner - the City Attorney and Mayor have investigated the agree- ment clause by clause." It was moved by Alderman French and seconded by Alderman Martin that Council concur in aforementioned report and Municipal Develapment Committee's recommendation that a joint hearing of City Councils Plan Commission and Zoning Board be schedul d to consider this development prior to or in conjunction with th Kenroy Development. Motion Carried, RESOLUTION R-4-67 - Alderman Rateike, Chairman of the Fire North Maine Fire Protection Committee, reviewed with Council the District Contract contract with North Maine Fire Pro- tection District. It was moved by Alderman Rateike and seconded by, Alderman Martin that Resolution R-4-67 be,adopted authorizing and directing Mayor,and City Clerk to execute contract with North Maine Fire Protect on Distrbct. On Roll Call, the vote was; AYES: - 12 - Aldermen Bolek, Leers Shillington, Cz bakowskis Swanson, French„ Martin, Bonaguidis Rate'ke, Szabo, Vright, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 3 - Aldermen Figa.rd, Wagner, Prickett There being twelve affirmativlle votes, Motion Carried. Purchase Radio - VOlive It was moved by Alderman Cyu kowski epartment and seconded by Alderman Swanson that Council concur in Police Committee's recommendation to purchaae a radio for the additional squad car, at an esti- mated cost of $760, from Mot rola. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Aldermen Bolek, Leer, Shillington, C ubakowskis Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rat ike, Szabo, Wright, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Aldermen Figar , Wagner, Prickett There being twelve affirmati a votes, Motion Carried. Certify 3 men -- Fire Dept. 'It was moved by Alderman Rate Ike and seconded by Alderman Wright o concur in Fire Committee's recommenation to certify three men to the Fir Department by the Board' of Police and F re Commissions f VoAP6:rh L�aVt-i1e�'. 1 Purchase new desks - C�uncil Chambers Parking - 2077 Maple St. 2/6/67 306 Page four Alderman Shillington, Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, reported that the firm of Holmes and Fox, Architects has secured two bids for the purchase and installation of new desks for the Council Chambers. It was moved by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Alderman Szabo to concur in Building and Grounds Committee's recommendation to authorize the purchase and installation of these desks from George FI. Supplitt and Co. at their bid price of $3,049.00 On Roll Call," the Vote Was: AYES: - 12 - Aldermen Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: -• 3 - Aldermen Figard, Wagner, Prickett There being twelve affirmative votes, Motion Carried. . It was moved by Alderman Martin and seconded by Alderman Wright to concur in Streets and Traffic Committee and Traffic Commission's recommendation for no further parking controls in the area of 2077 Maple Street, Motion Carried. Stop Si ns - Howard. St - It was moved by Alderman Martin and Plainfield Schoo crossings seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation not to install any additional stop signs on Howard Street in the area of the Plainfield School crossing. Motion Carried. Advertise for Bids It was moved by Alderman Martin and Deaf -Picker seconded by Alderman Rateike to concur in Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to advertise for bids for a leaf picker, returnable March 6th, authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to draft the necessary specifi- cations. Motion Carried. Purchase Radio - Water Dept, It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski and seconded by Alderman Swanson to concur in Water Committee's recommenda- tion to purchase a radio for the water department at an estimated cost of $600 from Motorola. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: 12 - Alderman Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Czhbakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, t - Wright, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 3 - Alderman Figard, Wagner, Prickett. There being twelve affirmative votes, Motion Carried., Committee Meeting Alderman Szabo, Chairman of the Building Control and Inspection Committee, set a meeting of said committee for 7:30 P.M. February 13th to discuss_ the trailer ordinance. Approve Sign Request It was moved by Alderman Szabo and M6bil - Lee & Oakton seconded by Alderman Bolek to concur in Building Control and Inspection Committees recommendation to approve the request of Mobil Oil Co, for 40 atppxgx; 19ft, high. sign to be located at Lee Street and Oakton Blvd. - the Building Commissioner to,issue the necessary permit, Motion Carried, 307 2/6/67 Approve Sign Request - Mob 1 Rand & Wolf Deny Sign Request'- SoconyMobil Oil Co.,Inc. Elmhurst Road & Dempster —T Deny Sign Request 'Socony Mobil Oil Co., Inc, River Road & Touhy r Blue Cross -= Blue Shield Coordination of Benefits Major Medical Page five It was moved by Alderman Szab seconded by Alderman Bolek to with Building Control and Ins Committee's recommendation to the sign request of Mobil - t approximately 19 ft, to be to Rand and Wolf Roads, and the Commissioner be authuvized to necessary permit. Motion Car It was moved by Alderman Szab seconded by Alderman Shilling council concur with Building and Inspection Committee's re tion to deny sign request of Mobil Oil Company, Inc. for a be located at Elmhurst Road a __Dempster because of height to 37 ft. Motion Carried. It was moved by Alderman Szab seconded by Alderman Swanson Council concur with Building and Inspection Committee's re tion to deny sign request of Mobil Oil Company, Inc. for a, sign to be located at Des Pla Road and Touhy Avenue. Motio It was moved by Alderman Swan seconded by Alderman Bolek th concur with Insurance Committ recommendation to include the ation of Benefits endorsement City's Hospitalization Insura Blue Cross -Blue Shield at a s of $720 per year and add Majo at a cost of $1680 per year. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: 12 - Aldermen Bolek, Shillingtoa, Cz Swanson, French Bonaguidi, Rate Wright, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 3 - Aldermen Figard Prickett There being twelve affirmativ Motion Carried, and concur ection approve tal height ated at uilding issue the ied. and on that ontrol ommendaw ocony- sign to aling and hat ontrol ommenda- ocony- 37'7" nes River Carried. on and t Council e's Coordin— in the ce with vings Medical Leer, bakowski, Martin, ke, Szabo, Wagner, votes, J 1 APPROVAL OF BILLS PAYABLE: Alderman Swanson, member of t e Finance Committee, presented the foll wing resolution: BE IT RESOLVED B THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE "FOLLOWING BILIS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE D THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMEN FOR SAME: Total $234,663.62. It was moved by Alderman Swanson nd seconded by Alderman Czubakowski that the aforesaid resolution be ado ted, On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: «» 12 - Aldermen Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Cz bakowski, Swanson, French Martin$ Bonaguidi, Rate ke, Szabo, Wright, Mayor. ` NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 3 - Aldermen Figard Wagner, Prickett. There being twelve affirmativ votes, Motion Carried. Imoved ORDINANCE Z-3-67 After second reading, it was by Rezoning 1639 E. Elk Blvd. Alderman Martin and seconded by Alderman French to adopt Ordinance Z-3-67, rezoning property located at 1639 E. Elk Bofllevard from R•-2 to C-2 On Roll Call, the vote was: 2/6/67 308 Page six ORDINANCE Z-3•-67 AYES: - It - Aldermen Bolek, Leer, (Continued) Shillington, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, - Wright, Mayor < NAYS: - 1 - Alderman Szabo - - ABSENT: - 3 - Aldermen Figard, Wagner, c Prickett < There being eleven affirmative votes, Motion Carried. ORDINANCE M-7-.67 It was moved by Alderman Szabo and < Sign Ordinance seconded by Alderman Shillington to waive First Reading and place Ordinance M-7-67, known as the Sign Ordinance, on passage. Motion Carried, Alderman Martin voted No. It was moved by Alderman Wright and seconded by Alderman Szabo to adopt Ordinance M--7-67 On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Aldermen Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Mayor -NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 3 - Alderman Figard, Wagner, < - Prickett There being twelve affirmative trotes, Motion Carried. ORDINANCE B-2-67- It was moved by Alderman Szabo and Fire Resistant Material- _ seconded by Alderman Leer to waive Ceilings - First Reading and place Ordinance B-2-67 amending the Building Code having to do with minimum requirements for fire resistant material for all ceilings, beams and trusses on passage. Motion Carried. It was -moved by Alderman - Szabo and seconded by Alderman Rateike to adopt Ordinance B-2-67, On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: •• 12 - Aldermen Bolek, Leer, • Shillington, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Figard, Wagner, Prickett There being twelve affirmative votes, Motion Carried, ORDINANCE M-5-•67 It was moved by Alderman Martin and Redistricting in.ta 8 Wards seconded by Alderman French to waive First Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-5-67 providing for 8 Wards within the City of Des Plaines. Motion Carried. It was moved by Alderman Shillington and seconded by Alderman Czubakowski to adopt Ordinance M-5-67 An Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Aldermen Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Mayor NAYS: «» 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Figard, Wagner, Prickett There being twelve affirmative votes, - M6tion Carried, f ORDINANCE M-6-67 It was moved by Alderman Martin and General Election Apr. 18 seconded by Alderman French to waive 309 2/6/67 Page seven First Reading of Ordinance M-6-67 declaring the offices to ,at the General Flection to be held. April 18, 1967, and place passage. Motion Carried. It was moved by Alderman Shilling seconded by Alderman French to adopt Ordinance M-6-67. - On Roll Cnll, the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Alderman Bole$, Shillington, Cz Swanson, French Bonaguidi, Rate Wright, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None - -- ABSENT: - 3 - Aldermen Figard Prickett .There being twelve affirmativ Motion} Carried. ORDINANCE Z-4-67 428 Lee- S-treet ZONING CASE 67-1-R S.W. Corner Mannheim & Howard ZONING CASE 67-2--R 60 W. Oakton fStreet ZONING CASE 67-6-R 649 W. Golf Road Petitio.n of Annexation 696 W. Oakton St. It was moved by Alderman Fren seconded by Alderman Swanson First Reading and place on pa Ordinance Z-4-67 rezoning pro located at 1428 Lee Street fr to C-2. Motion Carried. It by Alderman wroleh and second Alderman Martin to adopt Ordi. -Z-4-67. ;On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Alderman Bolek, Shillington, Cz Swanson, French Bonaguidi, Rate Wright, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: -- 3 - Alderman Fi,ard - - Prickett There being twelve affirmativ Motion Carried. The letter from the Des Plain Zoning Board of Appeals re Ca on property located at 87-1. Mannheim & Howard was referre - Municipal Development Committ study and report. The letter from the Board of Appeals re property located at was referred to the Committee for study e filled on o n and Leer, bakowskis Martin, ke, Szabo, Wagner, . votes, h and o waive sage erty ,m R-2 ,as moved d by .ance Leer, bakowski: Martin, ke, Szabo, Wagner, votes, s e 67-1-R orner of to the e for Des Plains Zoning Case 67-2-.R on 60 West Oakton Street Municipal Development and report, The letter from the Des Plain Board of Appeals re Case 67-6 property located at 649--W. Go was referred to the Municipal Committee for study and repor Petition of Annexation on pro .at 696 W. Oakton Street, owne E. Kelley was referred to the Development Committee for stu report. Alderman Shillington left the meeting at this time North SuburbanCouncil on Refuse Disposal It was moved by Alderr-tian Fren seconded by Alderman Swanson -the bills before the legislat committees which in substance permit two or more municipali in the forming of a Commissio purpose of operating a sanita fill site or an incinerator o Motion Carried. - s Zoning R on f Road Development erty located by Edward Municipal y and h and o support ve would ies to join for the y land- eration. Page eight 2/6/67 310 Mayor Behrel's w Mayor Herbert H. Behrel submitted to Annual Report Council in published form his Annual Report for 1966. Letter from City of Park The letter from the City of Park Ridge Ridge restudy of East re a study of the East Maine area to Maine area have been conducted by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission was placed on file with the Clerk. Mayor's Trip to Springfield Mayor Behrel reported on the trip made ref "Tax Package" before by him to Springfield to appear before Legislative Committees the Legislative Committees re the proposed "Tax Package" which would benefit Cities and Villages. Letter re Subterranean Alderman Bolek submitted a letter from Sewage Purification Plant Ake Lind -rens Ingenjorsbyra re the from Ake Lindgrens construction of a subterranean sewage Ingenjorsbyra'- Sweden plant which was referred to the Mayor for submission to the Sanitary District Trustees. Air Pollution Ordinance After discussion re the smoke stack of Frederick Post Company on Northwest Highway and others, it was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Alderman Bolek to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary air pollution ordinance for the City of Des Plaines. Motion Carried, Transfers from Sales Tax_ It was moved by Alderman Swanson and Fund seconded by Alderman Martin to author- ize the following cash transfers from Sales Tax Funds: Corporate $ 271,744.21 Street 23,638.31 Street Lighting 2,299.56 Sanitation 36,816.34 Fire 22,772.94 Employees Retirement 21,317.28 § 3781588.64 On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 11 - Alderman Bolek, Leer, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 4 - Alderman Shillington, Figard, Wagner, Prickett. There being eleven affirmative votes, Motion Carried. Purphase 1 new snow plow It was moved by Alderman Szabo and Adv, for bids - 1 snow plow seconded by Alderman Rateike to purchase one new snow plow at an estimated cost of $974.00 and advertise for bids for one snow plow including pusher frame, returnable February 20, 1967. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 11 - Alderman Bolek, Leer, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 4 - Alderman Shillington, Figard, Wagner, Prickett There being eleven affirmative votes, Motion Carried. 311 2/6/67 Improvement of Devon and Higgins Rd. between River Road and Mannheim Road Committee Meeting Streets and Traffic ADJOURNMENT: Page ftiAe The preliminary plans and estimate of costs of improving the south half of Devon and Higgins between iver Road and Mannheim Road in Ros moat were referred to the Streets nd Traffic Committee, and City Engineer or study and report to determine the f asibility of the City of Des Plaines im roving the north half of said street Alderman Martin, Chairman, se a meeting of the Streets and Tr ffic Committee with the Commission r of Public Works and City Enginee for 8 P.M., February 13th, It was moved by Alderman Rate lie and seconded by Alderman Szabo that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion Carried, APPROVED BY ME THIS ,?9 '' DAY OF , 1967, 1 L* D• ATTEST: Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach City Clerk t 1