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Council Minutes 04/03/1967332 Present also were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Kennicott, 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. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Alderman Bonaguidi, representing the P QUE - MAYOR Northwest Suburban Council of the Boy Scouts, presented Mayor Behrel with a plaque for the services performed to the Boy Scouts, in obtaining their goal in their Membership Drive. DES PLAINES COMMUNITYMx� Jame Unrath, s eaki g for the Des VAN UARD DRUM & BUGLE Plaines vanguard Drum an Bugle Corps, CORPS presented to the City Council their plea for assistance in securing a "home" in Des Plaines to house equipment, uniforms, etc., as well as an area in which to practice. It was moved by Alderman Martin and seconded by Alderman Bonsguidi to refer the matter to the Youth Activities Committee and Youth Commission for study and report. Motion Carried. MINUTES: It was moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Alderman Wright that the Minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 1967, be approved as published. A correction was made on Page six, last paragraph adding the words "including trade-in" following $1,929.00. Motion Carried. OPE _B IDS Sec ion 6 - Storm Sewer It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman Wagner to open bids received for Section 6 of the Storm Sewer Program. Motion Carried. The following bids were received: Joe B. Divito F Co. $ 869629.20 J. Marich & Sorts, Inc. 95 278.00 Mola Sewer Cont. Inc. 86,299.40 DiPaolo Co. 1049038.70 Scully, Hunter & Scully, Inc 103,288.45 Rock Road Construction Co. 899521.65 Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc. 829646.65 Vincent DiVito 86,292.15 R. T. Stanciu & Co. 90,645.76 J. Giannini & Sons 1059194.60 Peter Ciccone Inc. 869716.20 It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman Leer to refer said bids to the Finance and Sewer Cor:mittees and City Engineer for study and report. notion Carried. Watumain — Des Plaines It was moved by Alderman Wagner and seconded Avenue by Alderman Swanson to open the bids received for the watermain to be installed on Des Plaines Avenue, south of Touhy. notion Carried. The following bids were received: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES , ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1967 CAL 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 by Father Manley followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. R21# CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard. Absent were Alderman Szabo and Shillington (Alderman Shillington arrived at $:30 P.M. during the bid opening). Present also were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Kennicott, 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. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Alderman Bonaguidi, representing the P QUE - MAYOR Northwest Suburban Council of the Boy Scouts, presented Mayor Behrel with a plaque for the services performed to the Boy Scouts, in obtaining their goal in their Membership Drive. DES PLAINES COMMUNITYMx� Jame Unrath, s eaki g for the Des VAN UARD DRUM & BUGLE Plaines vanguard Drum an Bugle Corps, CORPS presented to the City Council their plea for assistance in securing a "home" in Des Plaines to house equipment, uniforms, etc., as well as an area in which to practice. It was moved by Alderman Martin and seconded by Alderman Bonsguidi to refer the matter to the Youth Activities Committee and Youth Commission for study and report. Motion Carried. MINUTES: It was moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Alderman Wright that the Minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 1967, be approved as published. A correction was made on Page six, last paragraph adding the words "including trade-in" following $1,929.00. Motion Carried. OPE _B IDS Sec ion 6 - Storm Sewer It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman Wagner to open bids received for Section 6 of the Storm Sewer Program. Motion Carried. The following bids were received: Joe B. Divito F Co. $ 869629.20 J. Marich & Sorts, Inc. 95 278.00 Mola Sewer Cont. Inc. 86,299.40 DiPaolo Co. 1049038.70 Scully, Hunter & Scully, Inc 103,288.45 Rock Road Construction Co. 899521.65 Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc. 829646.65 Vincent DiVito 86,292.15 R. T. Stanciu & Co. 90,645.76 J. Giannini & Sons 1059194.60 Peter Ciccone Inc. 869716.20 It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman Leer to refer said bids to the Finance and Sewer Cor:mittees and City Engineer for study and report. notion Carried. Watumain — Des Plaines It was moved by Alderman Wagner and seconded Avenue by Alderman Swanson to open the bids received for the watermain to be installed on Des Plaines Avenue, south of Touhy. notion Carried. The following bids were received: 333 4/3/67 Page two Rossetti Contracting Co. Inc. $269800.25 Peter Ciconne, Inc. 251763.05 J. Giannini & Sots 289061.20 M & S Construction 299956.55 Vincent DiVito, 289857.10 Vitulli Const. Co. 289941.01 A. A. Conte Inc. 279296.00 Joe B. Divito & Co. 249931.45 The Nu Way Contracting Corp. 33,444.00 George D. Hardin, Inc. 34,815.20 Scully, Hunter & Scully, Inc. 299299.80 DiPaolo Co. 291939.72 Mola Sewerage Cont. Inc. 289494.85 J. Marich & eons, Inc. 259579.20 It was moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Alderman IV refer said bids to the Water Committee, Finance Committee, a Engineer for study and report. Motion Carried. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: The Clerk submitted the fol reports to be placed on fil Des Plaines Fire Department ly report dated April 1, 1967; Sewer Construction Fund, April 1964 Water Construction Account, April 3, 1967; Building Comm report for month of March, 1967; Report of Health Department 1967; Des Plaines Pnblic Library Annual Report for 1966; Advertise for Bids Paving of Center Street Advertise for Bids Section 10 - Storm Sewer Suit - Cook County Zoning Docket #1111 - Riding Stable East River Fid., north of Golf Amendments to Fire Extinguisher Ordinance Memo - Conflict of Interest 1 er to City wing carter- , 1967; sionerIs r March, It was moved by Alderman Wright and seconded by Alderman Martin to adver- tise for bids returnable May 1, 1967, for the paving of Center Street with MFT funds. Motion Carried. It was moved by Alderman Bon guidi and seconded by Alderman Wright that Council advertise for bids for Section 10 of the Storm Sewer Program, return- able May 1, 1967. Motion Carried, City Attorney DiLeonardi rep a Suit has been filed agains of Des Plaines re Cook Count Docket #1111 to which the Ci Des Plaines had filed object was moved by Alderman Pricke seconded by Alderman Martin the firm of DiLeonardi & Hof defend the City. On Roll Ca vote was: AYES: - 14 - Aldermen Czuba Wagner, Swanso Martin, Bonagu Prickett, wrig Leer, Figard, NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 1 - Alderman Szabo There being fourteen affirma Motion Carried. City Attox ney DiLeonardi su a letter from Lt. Arthur re amendments to the Fire Exti Ordinance which was referre Fire Committee and City Att for study and report. City Attorney DiLeonardi sul written memo re the legal el failure to vote and what coi a conflict of interest. rted that the City Zoning y of ons . It t and o retain rt to 1, the owski, , French, di, Rateike, t, Bolek, Killington. tive votes, mitted certain guisher to the rney mitted feet of stitutes 334 Page three Cook County Zoning Docket City Attorney DiLeonardi reported 1157 - South Side of he attended the Cook County Zoning Algonquin Rd. Hearing on Docket #1157 and will submit a written opinion at the next regular meeting. REPORTS OF COH11ITTELS Vacation - Ashland & It was moved by Alderman French and Farwell seconded by :Uderman Prickett to obtain an appraisal on the property known as Ashland Avenue and Farwell Avenue on which a request for the City to vacate is in Municipal )evelopment Committee. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Prickett, Vright, Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion Cairied. Award Bid - Gasoline It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman Martin to concur with Police and Finance Committee's recommendation to award the bid for gasoline to the low bidder, Bulk Service Station and the checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 1 - Alderman Szabo There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion Carried. Advertise for Bids It was moved by Alderman Shillington and Fire Escape - Fire Station seconded by Alderman Figard that Council 1 concur with Building and Grounds Committee recommendation to advertise for bids, returnable April 17, 1967, for a fire escape on the north wall of Fire Station #1 - specifications to be drawn by the Fire Marshall. Motion Carried. Sanitation Committee - Alderman Swanson, Chairman of the Sani- P vate Scavengers tation Committee, reported on the findings and observations of the Committee re feasibility of private scavengers for the City of Des Plaines, with the recommendation that the City continue with a City operated Sanitation Department Award Bid - Polyphosates It was moved by Alderman Figard and seconded by Alderman Prickett to concur with Finance and Water Committees' recom- mendation to award the bid for poly- phosates to the low bidder, Warren Cook Chemical Co. 0 $275.00 per ton and the cheeks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. On Roll Call, the vo*6 was. 335 4/3/67 Page four Polyphosates AYES: - 14 - Alderman Czubakowski, Vag (Continued) Swanson, French, M4rtin, guidi, Rateike, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo There being fourteen affirmative votes, Carried. Award Bid - Lime It was moved by Alderman Figard and sec Alderman Prickett that Council concur w; and Finance Committees' recomr•iendation 1 the bid for Lime to the Marblehead Lime one of the low bidders 0 $18.05 per ton Pebble Lime and $23.35 per ton for Hydra checks and bonds of the unsuccessful big be returned. On Roll Call, the vote wa: AYES: - 13 - Alderman Czubakowski, Wage Swanson, French, Martin, ] guidi, Rateike, Prickett, Leer, Shillington, Figard NAYS: - I - :Alderman Bolek ABSENT :- 1 - Alderman Szabo There being thirteen affirmative votes, -Motion Carried. Bid_- Coagulant Aid It was moved by Alderman Figard and see Alderman Prickett that Council concur w and Finance Committees' recommendation the bid for Coagulant Aid to The Electr Chemical Co., the only bidder @ $210.00 After discussion, it was moved by Alder Martin and seconded by Alderman Leer to the motion and readvertise for bids. M Carried. Alderman Figard voted No. Award Bid - Air It was moved by Alderman Figard and sec Compressor Alderman Shillington to concur with Wat Finance Committees' recommendation to a bid for the air compressor to The Baker Co. for the Model 160 with accessories total cost of $4534.00, and the checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Czubakowski, Wag Swanson, French, Martin, guidi, Rateike, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo There being fourteen affirmative votes, Carried. Advertise for Bids It was moved by Alderman Figard and seta _Gang Mower Alderman Swanson that Council concur wit Committee's recommendation to advertise for a gang mower returnable April 17, 19 specifications to be drawn by the Commis of Public Works. Motion Carried. Alderm and Alderman Shillington voted No. Thacker Jr. High It was moved by Alderman Bolek and secon School Site Alderman Leer that the acquisition of th Jr. High School property be referred to Lots Committee for study and report to d the possibility of using same as a Parki Motion Carried. ter, lona- Wright Figard, Motion nded by th Water o award Co., for ted Lime, ders to .er, ona- Wright, Mayor. nded by th Water o award c per ton. table tion nded by r and and the Equipment t a r bonds «a- right, igard, tion ded by Water or bids 7 - ioner n Leer ed by Thacker he Parking termine g Lot. 4/3/67 336 Page five Senate Bill 411 Senate Bill 411 which increases salary of alder- men was referred to the Finance and City Code Committee for study and report. Committee Meeting Alderman Bonaguidi, Chairman, set a meeting of the Judiciary Committee Judiciary Committee with the Finance Committee and and City Attorney for Wednesday, April 5th, at 7 P.M. BILL PAYABLE: Alderman Prickett, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total, $213,345.97. It was moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Alderman Swanson to adopt the above resolution. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 1 - Alderman Szabo There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion Carried.. Rede m $105,000 It was moved by Alderman Prickett and seconded by ar a'lue Water Alderman Rateike to concur with Finance Committee's Reve ue Bonds recommendation to accept Benjamin and Lang's recommendation to redeem $105,000 par value Water Revenue bonds available to be retired prior to maturity. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 13 - Alderman Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, Rateike, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Mayor NAYS: - 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion Carried, Recess: 10:25 to 10:40 P.M. Mayor Pro -Tem It.was moved by Alderman Rateike and seconded by AYE#IermRYt.;Freneh that Alderman Prickett be appointed Mayor -Pro Tem for the remainder of the meeting. Motion Carried. Mayor Behrel remained in attendance. Award Bid - Chassis It was moved by Alderman Swanson and seconded by Alderman Bolek to concur with Sanitation and Finance Committee's recommendation to award the bid for the chassis to I Oakton Automotive Service at a net price of x$5,150.00 and the checks or bonds.of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 1.f - Alderman Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Prickett, Vright, Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Figard, NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 1 - Alderman Szabo There being fourteen affirmative votes, notion Carried. Award B d - Heavy It was moved by Alderman Swanson and seconded by Duty;Truek Alderman Rateike that Council concur with Sanitation and Finance Committees' recommendation to award the bid for the 1967 Heavy Dtity Truck complete with 1967 Leach Body to the Oakton Automotive Service, in the amo of $18,280.00, the checks and bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. 337 4/3/67 Truck Award (Continued) Rules Temporarily Suspended Remove Motion from Table Award Bid - Coagulant Aid Alderman Bonaguidi left at this time. ORDINANCE A-3-67 100 feet north of Golf 1200 E. Golf Rd. G Page six On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 13 - Alderman Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Mart: guidi, Rateike, Pricko Bolek, Leer, Shilling? Figard, i. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo There being fourteen affirmative voi Motion Carried. It was moved by Alderman Martin and by Alderman Bolek that the rules be ily suspended to allow to remove fr the motion to consider the bid for Aid and place it before the Council On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 13 - Alderman Czubakowski, Slvanson, French, Mart guidi, Rateike, Prick Bolek, Leer, Shilling Figard,=, NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Aldervia.n Szabo There being fourteen affirmative vo Motion Carried.. It was moved by Alderman Martin and by Alderman Bolek that the motion t the bid for Coagulant Aid be remove the table. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 13 - Alderman Czubakowski, Swan -son, French, Mart Bonaguidi, Rateike, P Wright, Bolek, Leer, ington, Figard, NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 1 - Alderman Szabo There being fourteen affirmative vo Motion Carried. The Clerk restated the motion to aw bid for Coagulant Aid to The Electr Chemical Co., 0 210.00 per ton. On Call, the vote was: AYES: - 8 - Alderman Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Lona Rateike, Prickett, Bo Figard. NAYS: - 5 - Aldermen Wagner, Mart Wright, Leer, Shillin ABSENT : 1 - Alderman Szabo There being eight affirmative votes Motion Carried. Wagner, .n, Bona- ,tt, Wright, ;on, es, seeonded temporar- m the table oagulant Wagner, n, Bona- tt, Wright, on, es, seconded award from Wagner, n, -ickett, hill - es , rd the c Roll ;uidi, ek, n, ton After second reading, it was moved by Alder- hian Figard and seconded by Alderman Shill- ington to adopt Ordinance A-3-67, annexing 100 ft. abandoned railroad right -of --way north side of Golf Road, commonly known as 1200 E. Golf Road. On Roll Call the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Alderman Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Mart n, , Rateike, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Shilling on, Figard. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 2 - Alderman Bonaguidi, S abo There being twelve affirmative vote , Motion Carried. 1 4/3/67 338 Page seven ORDNANCE Z-7-67 It was moved, after Second Reading, by Re oning southwest Alderman French and seconded by Alderman co,ner - Mannheim Rd. Czubakowski to adopt Ordinance Z-7-67 M Toward to C-2 rezoning property located on the southwest corner of Mannheim Road and Howard to C-2 Commercial. On Roll Call, the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Alderman Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, French, Martin, Rateike, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Figard. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 2 - Aldermen Bonaguidi and Szabo There being twelve affirmative votes, Motion Carried. FIRST READING Placed on First Reading was Ordinance A-5-67 ORDiINANCE A-5-67 annexing certain land on the north side of Howard, immediately adjacent to the Maine West High School property. FIRSIT READING Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-3-67 ORDINANCE T-3-67 providing for prohibitive parking along the east side of Maple Street and south side of Birchwood Avenue. FIRST READING Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-11-67 ORDINANCE M-11-67 increasing Class "E" liquor licenses by one. FIRST READING Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-12-67 ORDINANCE M-12-67 having to do with qualifications of members of Commissions and Boards. FIRS READING Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-13-67 _ORDINANCE M-13-67 vacating public alley situated south of Thacker Street and about 190 feet West of Graeeland Avenue. FIRST READING Placed on First Reading was ordinance M-14-67 ORDINANCE M-14-67 vacating public alley situated North of Harding Avenue between Western and Laurel Avenue. FIRS' READING Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-8-67 ORD NANCE Z-8-67 rezoning "Boeckenhauer" property located on the north side of Algonquin Road to C-1 Neighborhood Shopping District. FIRST READING, Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-9-67 ORDINANCE Z--` 67 rezoning "Boeckenhauer" property located between Algonquin Rd. and Thacker Streets along C C & NW tracks to R-4. ZONI G CASE 67-8-R The Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of 1533 Des Plaines Avenue Appeals re Case 67-8-R on property located at 1533 Des Plaines Avenue was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. ZONING CASE 67-9-R The letter from Des PlainesZoning Board of N.W.'Cor. Rand &Cornell Appeals re Case 67-9-R on property located at N. W. Corner of Rand and Cornell was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. ZONING CASE 67-14-R It was moved by Alderman Rateike and seconded 9155 OOakton Street- by Alderman Martin to authorize and direct the City Attorney to draft the necessary rezoning ordinance per Zoning Case 67-14-R on property located at 915 E. Oakton Street from R-2 to C-2 Commercial District. Motion Carried. i � 339 4/3/67 Advertise for Bids Sidewalks - Howard, Maale and Oakton COOK COUNTY ZONING DOCKETS #1165 &_1166 COOK COUNTY ZONING DOCKETS 1161, 1156, 1160, 1159 Sidewalks - Forest Ave. near Oak Leaf Commons Page nine It was moved by Alderman Swanson a by Alderman French that City Counc for bids returnable May 1, 19679 f installation of sidewalks on Howar and Oakton Streets, as per Ordinan Motion Carried. Cook County Zoning Dockets #1165 pertaining to hearings on variati brought to the attention bf the C It was moved by Alddrman Shillingt seconded by Alderman Figard to aut and direct the City Attorney to at Cook County Zoning Dockets Hearing following Dockets: #1159, 1161, 1 1160, Motion Carried. It was moved by Alderman Bolek and by Alderman Leer to authorize and the City Attorney to write letters subdivider of the Oak Leaf Commons demanding the sidewrilks and street stalled as per agreement. Motion id seconded Ll advertise >r the 1, Maple ;e M-30-66. 1166, were cil. n and prize end on the MM., ., seconded irect to the property be in- arried . Stop Signs - Beau & Alderman Shillington's request for stop signs Kathleen at the corner of Beau and Kathleen was re- ferred to the Streets and Traffic Dommittee for study and report. Stop Signs - Ash & Alderman Martin's request for stop signs at Prospect the corner of Ash and Prospect was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report. Advertise for Bids It was moved by Alderman Martin and seconded Sidewalk Repair by Alderman Rateike to advertise for bids returnable April 17, 1967, for the repair and replacement of sidewalks - Commissioner of Public Works to draw the necessary specifications. Motion Carried. ADJOURN UNTIL APRIL 10 It was moved by Alderman Shillington and 967 seconded by Alderman Rateike that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn until April 10, 1967, at 8 P.M. Motion Carried. APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF �o , 19670 A. D. erti n, nenrei, ATITS Bertha Eleanor Rohrbac City Clerk C 1�