Council Minutes 09/18//1967425
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 8:07 P.M. The meeting opened with a prayer
by Rev. Mark Bergrian, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by
the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, '!'right, Bolek, Leer.
Absent was Alderman Szabo
Present also were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Marshall Kennicott,
City Engineer Fletcher, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, Building
Commissioner Schuepfer, Deputy Eire Chief Haag, and City Attorney PiLeonardi.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Rateike, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting
of September 5, 1967, as published. Motion declared
Carried.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: The Clerk submitted the following reports to
be placed on file: Comptroller's Statement
of Cash Receipts; Comptroller's report of
Sewer Construction Fund.
File Suit - City Comptroller Blietz reported that Progressive
Claim for Damages General Insurance Company refuses to settle claim with
the City of Des Plaines for damages to a traffic light
at the intersection of Lee and Thacker Streets by its
insured on July 18, 1966, It was moved by Alderman
Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to author-
ize and direct the City Attorney to take necessary legal
action to recover amount of damages totaling $498.70.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Aldermen Figard, Iiinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
AB SEPTI' : 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ZONING CASE 67-35-R It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
670 W. Thacker St. Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board
of Appeals in Case 67-35-R rezoning property owned by
Westminster Presbyterian Church at 670 11. Thacker St. from R-2 to R -r and to
authorize and direct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance.
Motion declared Carried.
ZONING CASE 67-22-R It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
C-4 lusiness Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
District recommendation to concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board
of Appeals recommendation in Case 67-22-R - the map
amendment for the C-4 Central Bi+siness District and
to authorize and direct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance.
Motion declared Carried.
Plates of It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Ded ation - Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
Elmhurst Rd. recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute plats of street dedication of the east half of
Elmhurst Road, south of Dempster Street. On Roll Call
the vote was:
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Dedication AYES: - 16 - Aldermen Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Elmhurst Rd. Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Continued Shillington, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Committee_ Alderman Swanson, Chairman, set a meeting of the
Meet ng Municipal Development Committee, for October 2nd at
7:30 P.M.
Committee Alderman Rateike, Chairman, set a meeting of the Fire
Meeting Committee, -with Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District
Trustees for October 4th at &:30 P.M.and Chief Arndt
and City ;'ttorney. A meeting with Lt. Arthur and
Building Control and Inspection Committee was set for
October 4th at 8:30 P.M. - City Clerk to send letters
of notification.
Advertise for It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman
Bids - Fuel Oil Shillington, to concur with Fire Committee's recommenda-
tion to advertise for bids for fuel oil for the 1967-68
season, returnable October 2, 1967 - Commissioner of
Public Works to draft necessary specifications. Motion
declared Carried.
Liquor License The letter from Jewel Companies, Inc. requesting a
Request - Jewel package liquor license for store located at 819 South
Elmhurst Road was referred to the License, Health and
Inspection Committee for study and report.
AWARD BID - It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Snow Plows Rateike, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for two snow plows to
the low bidder, Illinois FWD Truck and Equipment Co.,
in the amount of 81,821.00 and return checks of unsuccess-
ful bidders. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: 16 - Aldermen Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shilling -
ton, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
AWARD BID - It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Salt Spreader Swanson, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for the salt spreader
to the low bidder, Tractor and Equipment Co., in the
amount of $712.00 and return checks of the unsuccessful
bidders. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Aldermen Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Vagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shilling -
ton, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENTU 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
AWARD BID - It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman
Sectiones Wright, to concur with Sewer Committee's recommendation
Storm Sewer , to award the bid for Section #9 (f the Storm Sewer
Program to the low bidder, Rossetti Contraction Co.,
in the amount of $218,227.60 and return checks or bid
bonds to the unsuccessful bidders. On Roll Call, the
vote was: ®' 'EF "e,
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Bid Award AYES: - 16 - Aldermen Figard, IIinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Section #9 Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shilling -
Storm Sewer ton, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett, Wright,
(continued) Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Purchase It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman
Motorcycle Wagner, to concur with Parking Tots Committee's recom-
mendation to authorize the City Comptroller to purchase
a Harley Davidson motorcycle from an authorized dealer,
at an estimated cost of $1,950.00. On Roll Call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Aldermen Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shilling -
ton, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Ordinance It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman
Hang -on Tickets_ Michaels, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's
recommendation to place on First Reading Ordinance T-12-67
drafted by City Attorney DiLeonardi with respect to
a hang -on parking ticket adding the words "firm or
corporation" immediately following the word person in
Line 5. Motion declared Carried.
AWARD BID - Alderman seer, Chairman, made the following report of
Tree Trimming, Elm Tree Disease Committee: "Your Committee on Elm Tree
Removal & Stump Disease has investigated the bids for tree trimming,
Removal tree removal and stump removal and have found that Bishop's
Tree & Landscaping Service is low bidder as specified in
the Minutes of the August 7th meeting. We, your Committee
on Elm Tree Disease therefore recommend that Bishop's Tree and Landscaping
Service be awarded the bid subject to the following conditions to be included
in the contract:
1. That all diseased trees be marked by October 10, 1967
2. That 1/3 of City Parkway Trees be removed by November 1, 1967
3. An additional 1/3 of City Parkway diseased trees be removed by December
19 1967 and the remaining 1/3 be removed by January 1, 1968.
4. That the contract will be terminated upon written notice if above
conditions are not met, in addition to all other terms of the contract
5. Beginning January 1, 1968, trees be removed within ten days after
notification received from Commissioner of Public Works office.
6. These conditions be written into contract and agreed to by Bishop's
Tree and Landscaping Service.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Rateike, to concur with
above mentioned report of Elm Tree Disease Committee. Upon roll call, the
vote was: AYES: - 16 - Aldermen Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shilling -
ton, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Committee Meeting Alderman Leer, Chairman, set a meeting of the Elm Tree
Disease Committee for 8 P.M., September 28th, with
property owners having diseased trees on their properties
Commissioner of Public Works to notify property owners.
Committee Meeting Alderman Michaels, Chairman, set a meeting of the City
Code Committee, for 8 P.M., September 28, 1967.
Committee Meeting Alderman Prickett, Chairman, set a meeting of the Finance
Committees, to discuss salary schedules, for Wednesday,
September 20th at 7:30 P.M. '�
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BILLS PAYABLE: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to adopt the following resolution:
13E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THF CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DITE AND PAYAI3LI AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE HEREBY
AUTHORIZED TO 1IAY.E PAYMENT FOR SAME: Warrant #2355, in the amount of $81.00
voided - Total $102,449.80. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Aldermen Figard, Uinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,.Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leew, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE M-25-67 After second reading, it was moved by Alderman Rateike,
Fire Inspections' seconded by Aderman Figard, to adopt Ordinance M-25-67,
having to do with Fire Inspections. On Roll Call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Aldermen Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
ORDINANCE Z-24-67
1584 Rand Road
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
After second reading, it was moved by Alderman Figard,
seconded by Alderman Swanson, to adopt Ordinance Z-24-67
rezoning property located at 1584 Rand Road from R-2 to
C-2 Commercial District. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Aldermen Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Mot?ion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE M-28-67
Placed
on First Reading
was Ordinance M-28-67 providing
Dimes tion of
for the
Disposition of
City owned real estate at the
Real Estate
corner
of Mt. Prospect
& Thacker Streets.
ORDINANCE B-4-67
ORDINANCE B-5-67
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-4-67 amending the
Building Code by revising minimum fire resistance
ratings for structural members.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-5-67 amending the
Building Code by revising flame spread ratings for
interior finishes.
ORDINANCE B-6-67 Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-6-67 amending the
Building Code by revising fire resistance ratings for
interior walls and partitions.
ORDINANCE Z-27-67 Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-27-67 rezoning
265 River Rd. property located at 265 River Road from R-2 to C-2
ORDINANCE Z-28-67 Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-28-67 rezoning
C-4'Central certain downtown lands to C-4 Central Business District
Business Dist. Classification.
ZONING CASE 67-23-R It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Map ,Amendment Prickett, to concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board of
R-5 Appeals in Case 67-23-R in the rezoning of certain lands
to the R-5 Central Core Multiple -Family District and to
authorize and direct the City Attorney to draft the
necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. Ole
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Letter re The Clerk read the letter from the Department of Public
Traffic Signals Works and Buildings re traffic signals at the intersection
Mannheim & Prospect of Mannheim Road and Prospect Avenue in which they request
removal of crossing signals at Mannheim Road and Ash
Street - said letter referred to Mayor Behrel for reply.
Crossing Signals Alderman Shillington's request for crossing signals for
Seymour & Algon- school children at the intersection of Seymour and
quin Algonquin was referred to the Traffic Commission for
study and report.
COOK COUNTY It was moved by Alderman Rateike,.seconded by Alderman
ZONING DOCKETS Prickett, that the City of Des Plaines NOT object to
,1219 & #1210 Cook Courity Zoning Dockets #1219 and #1210. Motion
declared Carried. Alderman Shillington voted No.
AWARD BID Following the recommendation of the Board of Local
S.A. #188 Improvements, it was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded
IIomeland Acres by Alderman Czubakowski, to award the bid for the improve-
ment of Vomeland Acres known as Special Assessment #188
to the low bidder, Cross Equipment Company, in the amount
of $70,773.60, and to return the checks and or bonds of
the unsuccessful bidddrs. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: 16 - Aldermen Figard, llinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ARSFNT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
RESOLUTION Following the report of the Plan Commission, it was
River Trails Park moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Figard,
Districts Federal to adopt a resolution approving River Trails Park
Application OSC- District's federal Application OSC-127, within 12 miles
127 of the City Limits. Motion declared Carried.
APPOINTMENT It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Historical Society Bolek, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of the
Special Committee following members to the Special Historical Society
Committee: Alderman Czubakowski, Chairman; Alderman
Reuel Figard and Alderman Prickett. Motion declared
Carried.
EASEMENTS - Weller It was moved by Alderrian Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Creek Project Thomas, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the agreement with the State IId�phrtment of Public Works
and Buildings - Division of Waterways - re the addignment
of various easements for the Weller Creek project to be
returned to the City upon completion of the project.
Motion declared Barri ed . XA 6-'<f
ORDINANCE Z-29-67
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-29-67, rezoning
Map Amendment
of certain lands to the R-5 Central Core Multiple Family
R-5
District Classification.
PETI'ION FOR
The Petition for Annexation of the ARC-Gladieux Corpor-
ANN RATION
ation on property located at approximately 2301 S.
ARC- ladieux
Mt. Prospect Road was referred to the Municipal
Corporation
Development Committee for study and report.
ELMHURST-
The Plat of Elmhurst -Algonquin Industrial Park Unit #2
ALG(NQUIN-
located west of Elmhurst Road was referred to the Plan
INDUSTRIAL PARK
Commission for study and report.
UNIT #2
OAKTON PLACE
The Plat of Oakton Place Subdivision (formerly
SUTMVISION
Butenschoen property) located on the south side of
Oakton Street and letter from Plan Commission was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee for
study and report.
Letter re The Clerk read the letter from the Department of Public
Traffic Signals Works and Buildings re traffic signals at the intersection
Mannheim & Prospect of Mannheim Road and Prospect Avenue in which they request
removal of crossing signals at Mannheim Road and Ash
Street - said letter referred to Mayor Behrel for reply.
Crossing Signals Alderman Shillington's request for crossing signals for
Seymour & Algon- school children at the intersection of Seymour and
quin Algonquin was referred to the Traffic Commission for
study and report.
COOK COUNTY It was moved by Alderman Rateike,.seconded by Alderman
ZONING DOCKETS Prickett, that the City of Des Plaines NOT object to
,1219 & #1210 Cook Courity Zoning Dockets #1219 and #1210. Motion
declared Carried. Alderman Shillington voted No.
AWARD BID Following the recommendation of the Board of Local
S.A. #188 Improvements, it was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded
IIomeland Acres by Alderman Czubakowski, to award the bid for the improve-
ment of Vomeland Acres known as Special Assessment #188
to the low bidder, Cross Equipment Company, in the amount
of $70,773.60, and to return the checks and or bonds of
the unsuccessful bidddrs. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: 16 - Aldermen Figard, llinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ARSFNT: 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
RESOLUTION Following the report of the Plan Commission, it was
River Trails Park moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Figard,
Districts Federal to adopt a resolution approving River Trails Park
Application OSC- District's federal Application OSC-127, within 12 miles
127 of the City Limits. Motion declared Carried.
APPOINTMENT It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Historical Society Bolek, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of the
Special Committee following members to the Special Historical Society
Committee: Alderman Czubakowski, Chairman; Alderman
Reuel Figard and Alderman Prickett. Motion declared
Carried.
EASEMENTS - Weller It was moved by Alderrian Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Creek Project Thomas, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the agreement with the State IId�phrtment of Public Works
and Buildings - Division of Waterways - re the addignment
of various easements for the Weller Creek project to be
returned to the City upon completion of the project.
Motion declared Barri ed . XA 6-'<f
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Speed Limit Alderman Seitz submitted a letter from Craig Manor
Craig Manor Home Owners Association re possible 20 or 25 m.p.h.
speed limit on streets within Craig Manor - said letter
referred to the Traffic Commission for study and report.
MT. PROSPECT It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman
50th Anniversary Prickett, to send the Village of Mt. Prospect an
appropriate resolution of this City Council and a letter
of Congratulations tipon'their fiftieth anniversary.
Motion declared Carried.
PETITION - Pleasant Alderman Michaels submitted petitions signed by property
Manor Residents for owners and residents of the Pleasant Manor area petition -
Des Plaines ITater ing for a change from Citizens Utility Water Company
to the City of Des Plaines water supply. Mayor Behrel
announced a meeting of the Water Committee, City Engineer,
and City Attorney with Mr. Jacobson of Citizens Utility
Company for October 10, 1967, at 8 P.M.
Committee Meeting Alderman Leer, Chairman, set a meeting of the Streets
and Traffic Committee for September 28, 1967, at
7:30 P.M.
City Attorney to It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
atte d NIMLO FIinde, to approve the registration fee of ,?35.00 and
Conf rence an allowance of $100 for traveling and hotel fees for
City Attorney DiLeonardi to attend the conference of the
National Institute of Municipal Law Officers in Detroit,
Michigan during the week of October 8. On Roll Call,
the vote was:
AYES: 16 - Alddrmen Pigard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
A13SENT : 1 - Alderman Szabo
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, that the regular meeting of the City Council
adjourn. Motion declared ed.
Bertha Eleanor Rolirb ch
City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY
OF ����.�/ , 19679 A. D.
Ilerbert II. B ehre 1, Mayor