Council Minutes 08/21/1967.Z/
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, AUGUST lea', 1967
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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'8:10 P.M. The meeting opened with a prayer
by Rev. Ernest Grant of the First Congregational Church followed by the
pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Szabo, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner.
Absent were: Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike
Present also were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Marshall Kennicott,
Police Captain Hintz, City Engineer Fletcher, Commissioner of Public Works
Warnicke, and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Figard, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting
of August 7, 1967, as published. After corrections as
follows, Motion declared Carried: Page eight, Paragraph 1, line 4, add the
words following Ordinance T-10-67 "until next regular meeting" and Paragraph
3, lune 8, add the words following signs "on Prospect Avenue."
OPEN BIDS:
Unmarked Vehicle It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Seitz, to open bids received for the Unmarked Vehicle
for the Police Department. Motion declared Carried
and the following bids received:
Chrysler—Plymouth, Inc., Des Plaines 1967 $529510.00
1968 2,560.00
Air—Conditioner 338.75
Des Plaines Motor Sales, Inc. 1967 2,246.24
1968 29416.24
Air—Conditioner 275.00
It w�s moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Seitz, to refer said
bids to the Police and Finance Committees and Chief of Police for study and
report. Motion declared Carried.
S.A. #188 It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman
Homeland Acres Swanson, to open bids received for the Special Assessment
Improvement to Homeland Acres #188. Motion declared
Carried and the following bids received:
Drain Line Sewer & Water Co. $87,601.26
Vincent DiVito 721857.65
Cross Equipment Co. 701773.60
Scully, Hunter & Scully, Inc. 719594.59
Clearbrook Plumbing & Sewer Co. Inc. 76,487.41
Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc. 78,301.25
Teegen, Jones & Co. 729763.90
It was moved by Alderman Figard, sew nded by Alderman Bolek to refer said
bids to the Sewer, Water, and Finance Committees and City P.ngineer for study
and report. Motion declared Carried.
S. Ar #187 It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman
Birch St. Improvement Szabo, to open bids received for the Special Assessment
Improvement of Birch Street #187. Motion declared
Carried and the following bids received:
E
J. B. DiVito X517,290.90
Vitulli Construction Co. 189521.25
Vincent DiVito 15,196.60
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Birch St. Cross Equipment Co. $15,431.00
Improvement Scully, Hunter & Scully Inc. 159609.64
(Continued)_Clearbrook Plumbing &.Sewer Co. 14,523.76
Rossetti Contracting Co. Inc. 159414.00
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to refer said
bids to the Sewer, `later, and Finance Committees and City Engineer for study
and report. Motion declared Carried.
Watermain It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Improvement Wagner, to open bids received for the Watermain Improve-
ments. Motion declared Carried and the following bids
were received:
Joe B. Divito & Co. $429578.15
Vincent DiVito 459897.00
Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc. 459680.00
It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman Figard to refer said
bids to the Water and Finance Committees and City Engineer for study and
report. Motion declared Carried.
Water Tank It was moved by Alderman Sivanson, seconded by Alderman
Im r venents Leer, to open bids received for the Water Tank Improve-
ments. notion declared Carried and the following bids
were received:
Albert T. Wigert Construction Co. $10,838.00
Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc. 130900.00
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Hinde to refer said
bids to the Water and Finance Committees and City Engineer for study and
report. Motion declared Carried.
Painting & It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded by Alder -
Cleaning Water man Swanson, to open bids received for the Painting and
Tank Cleaning of the 1 -later Tank at Howard and Mannheim.
Motion declared Carried and the following bids received:
Aerial Maintenance Corporation 2,950.00
Warren Peterson, Inc. 6,300.00
K. Kessler Co., Inc. 89200.00
Craftsmen Painting Service 59873.00
W. R. Simmer Co., Inc. 14,910.00
Neumann Co. Contractors, Inc. 49900.00
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Swanson, to refer said
bids'',to the Finance and Water Committees and City Engineer for study and
report. notion declared Carried.
CANVASS OF VOTES Mayor Behrel appointed a Committee of three to Canvass
LIBRARY REFERENDUM the votes of the Special Election held August 12, 1967
for the Library Bond Referendum consisting of Alderman
Wagner, Chairman, Alderman Swanson and Alderman Sditz.
Council recessed until Canvass was completed.
Canvass
by Voting
Precincts
of the Votes
Cast was as
follows:
SPOILED OR
EIE CTION PItECINCT
TOTAL
YES
NO
I%Kfjfi�VELY
Ward,l
- Precinct
1
78
39
39
0
Ward'
1
- Precinct
2
25
16
9
A
Ward
1
- Precinct
3
35
6
29
0
Ward
2
- Precinct
1
105
54
51
0
Ward
2
- Precinct
2
133
53
78
2
Ward
2
- Precinct
3
84
28
56
0
Ward
3
- Precinct
1
130
63
67
Ward
3
- Precinct
2
150
82
67
1
Ward
3
- Precinct
3
132
74
57
1
Ward
4
- Precinct
1
161
70
90
1
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CANVASS(Cpnt'd) SPOILED OR
ELECTION PRECINCT TOTAL YES NO Dr] RWAVELY
Ward' 4 - Precinct 2 107 51 55 1' -
Ward 4
'Ward'4 - Precinct 3 72 28 44 0
Ward'5 - Precinct 1 82 19 62 1
Ward 5 - Precinct 2 66 28 38 0
ward 5 - Precinct 3 83 33 50 0
Ward 6 - Precinct 1 69 26 43 0
Vard 6 - Precinct 2 103 26 76 1
Ward 6 - Precinct 3 52 25 27 0
Ward 7 - Precinct 1 86 36 50 0
Ward 7 - Precinct 2 105 63 43 0
Ward 7 - Precinct 3 112 45 66 1
Ward 8 - Precinct 1 52. 29 23 0
Ward 8 - Precinct 2 44 32 12 0
Ward'8 - Precinct 3 83 30 51 2
Ward 8 - Precinct 4 61 28 33 0
20210 984 10215 11
RESOLUTION R-18-67 It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to adopt Resolution R-18-67, read by Alderman
Wagner, declaring the results of a Special Election
held on the 12th day of August 1967 on the Question
to Issue $975,000 Public Library Bonds. Motion
declared Carried.
REPORTS OF CITY The Clerk submitted City Comptroller's report of
OFFICIALS Appropriation Expenditures to July 31, 1967, which
was placed on file.
Contract - Sterling City Attorney DiLeonardi stated that the renewal
Codifiers, Inc. date of the Contract with Sterling Codifiers, Inc.
to supply supplemental service is April 3, 1962,
and in order to cancel this contract, it is necessary
to furnish Sterling Codifiers, Inc. 6 months notice.
City Attorney DiLennardi reviewed with Council the possibility of rewriting
the City Code in the future and letting the Contract to a local printer
for supplemental service. It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded
by Alderman Swanson, to cancel the contract with Sterling Codifiers, Inc.
On Roll Cell, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington,
Iiinde, Czubakowski, Wagner
NAYS: 6 - Aldermen Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard.
ABSENT:3 Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike
There being seven affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Well #2 Property
It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman
Shillington, to change the date for opening bids for
the sale of real estate owned by the City - site of
Well #2 property at Mt. Prospect and Thacker - to
October 2, 1967. Motion declared Carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ZONING CASE 66-27-R
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
1942 Lee Street
Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to concur with the report of the Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals to deny the requested
rezoning on property located at 1942 Lee Street, Case
66-27-R. Motion declared Carried.
ZONING CASE 67-33-R
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Peterson Lake
Thomas, to concur with Murfuipal Development Committee's
Property ,
recommendation to concur with the Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals to grant the requested rezoning of
the Peterson Lake Property - Case 67-33-R - from R-2
to C-1 with the provision that the Ordinance be held
on First Reading until receipt of document containing
the following covenants: 1. Fence on the west and north side of the property;
2. Seven foot planter
screen on the west and north side of the property;
3. No access to Pratt
Avenue; 4. Lake to be 15 acres minimum; 5. Several
types of business permitted in C-1 Commercial District to be excluded as
per City Attorney's approval. Motion declared Carried. ��
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ZONING CASE 67-31-R
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
265 iver Road
Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development
Committee's recommendation to grant the requested
rezoning of property located at 265 River Road -
Case 67-31-R - from R-2 to C-2 - and authorize the
City Attorney to draft the necessary rezoning ordinance.
Motion declared Carried.
DEDICATION
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Janice Avenue
Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recorimendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Plat of Street Dedication of Janice
Avenue, south of Algonquin. Motion declared Carried.
McKay-Nealis It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
5th Addition Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development
7317 S. Wolf Rd. Committee's recommendation to authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Plat of McKay-Nealis
Subdivision - 5th Addition located at 7317 S. Wolf
Road, upon receipt of the necessary cash or bonds
for the improvements thereon. Motion declared Carried.
CONDEMNATION It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Birch St. Property Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to authorize and direct the City Attorney
to take the necessary steps to institute Condemnation
proceedings on property located oxo property located
on Birch street, per request of School Board #62, for
street purposes. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 14 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington
Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ZONING CASE 67-32-R It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Petition for Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
Anne ation recommendation to grant rezoning of property located
110 River Rd. at 110 S. River Road from County M-1 to City M-21
upon annexation, and authorize the City Attorney to
draft the necessary rezoning and annexation ordinances.
Motion declared Carried.
AWARD BID It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Unmarked Vehicle Hinde, to concur with Police Committee's recommendation
to award the bid for the Unmarked Vehicle for the Police
Department to the low bidder, Des Plaines Motor Sales,
Inc. at a cost of $2,246.24 for a 1967 Model. It
was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Figard
to amend the motion to include Air-eondit•ioning at a
cost of $275.00 additional. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7 - Aldermen Seitz, Szabo, Bolek, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner.
NAYS: 6 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Shillington,
Prickett, Wright, Leer.
ABSENT:3 - Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike.
There being seven affirmative votes, Amendment was
declared carried.
Upon roll call on the amended motion, the vote was:
AYES: 14 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington
Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion
declared Carried.
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Advertise for Bids It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by
Demolition of Houses Alderman Szabo, to concur with Building and Grounds
1461 & 1465 Committee's recommendation to advertise for bids
e erson S . for the demolition of two houses located at 1461 and
Paving 1465 Jefferson Street, returnable September 5th and
for the paving of properties on Jefferson Street,
returnable September 18, 1967 - City Engineer to
draft %he necessary specifications. Motion declared
Carried.
K & R. Delivery Referred to the License, Health and Inspection
re Licensing Committee was the letter from K & R Delivery regarding
the Citys licensing and requesting review of same.
Award Bid - Truck It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for the truck for the
Street Department to the low bidder, Delia's Lehigh
Truck Sales, Inc. in the amount of $6,855.28.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: 14 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington,
Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, FIinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
.ward Bid - Repaint- It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
in of Traffic Lines Hinde, to oDneur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for the repainting
of traffic lines to the low bidder, Perma-Line Co.,
in the amount of $6,649.42 and the checks or bonds
of the unsuccessful bidders be returned.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: 14 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington,
Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Mayor,
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried,
Committee Meeting Alderman Figard, Chairman, set a meeting of the Water
and Finance Committees, City Engineer and Commissioner
of Public Works for ,August 24th at 7:30 P.M.
Award Bid - Truck It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recom-
mendation to award the bid for a truck for the Parking
Meter Department to the low bidder, Oakton Automotive
Service, Inc., in the amount of $2,397.31 - cheeks or
bonds of the unsuccessful bidders to be returned.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shilling4-)
ton, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Mayor,
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Purchase Coin- It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman
Counter Wagner, to authorize the City Comptroller to purchase
a new electric coin counter and packager from the
Brandt Company at a net cost of 4605.00.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shilling -
ton, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSEYT: 3 - Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike,
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried. X �j�'
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Committee Meeting
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Alderman Leer, Chairman, set a meeting of Elm Tree
Disease Committee, to meet with the bidders for Tree
Trimming, removal and Stump Removal for Monday, August
28th at 7 P.M.
Alderman Hinde, Chairman, set a meeting of the Judiciary
Committee with the City Attorney for 8 P.M., August 23rd.
Award Bid - Civil It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded by Alder -
Defense Equipment man Wright, to concur with Civil Defense Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for new Civil Defense
equipment to Motorola,Co., Inc. at a cost of $$6,271.50,
which includes installation - the bid bond on used
equipment to be returned. Upon Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shilling -
ton, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, I[inde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
BILLS PAYABLE
It was moved
by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alder-
man Swanson,
to adopt the following resolution:
BE Im RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILLS
ARE DUE AND PAYABLE
AND TI1E MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE HEREBY
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE.
PAYMENT FOR SAME:
Total $9121,854.84. Upon Roll Call, the
vote',was:
AYES: - 14 -
Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shilling -
ton, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 -
None
ABSENT: 3 -
Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike
There being fourteen
affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE T-10-67
4 -way stops
Fourth & Prairie
Ordinance T-10-67, tabled at the last regular meeting,
providing for 4 -way stop signs at the intersection of
Fourth and Prairie was put to vote. Upon roll call
the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shilling -
",LAYS : 0
ABS0,7 : 3
There being
Carried.
ton, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Mayor.
None
- Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike
fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
ORDINANCE T-9-67 It was moved by Alderman Ilinde, seconded by Alderman
4 -way stops Figard to hold Ordinance T-9-67 on First Reading to
Westgate & Bradley allow the Police Department to conduct a study of
Westgate & Fremont the two intersections involved. Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE T-11-67 After Second Reading, it was moved by Alderman Swanson,
3 -way stops seconded by Alderman Thomas, to adopt Ordinance T-11-67
Craig & Patton providing for 3 -way stops at the intersection of
Craig and Patton Drives. Upon roll call, the vote, was:
AYES: - 14 - Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shilling -
ton, Szabo, Prickett, !.'right, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, Iiinde, Czubakowski, Vagner, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSDIT: 3 - Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike.
There being fourteen affirriative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE M-24-67 After second reading, it was moved by Alderman Figard,
Tax Levy Seconded by Alderman Prickett, to adopt Ordinance
DI -24-67 - the Tax Levy Ordinance. On Roll Call, the
vote was: ��
ORDP'!+TANCE M-24-67
Tax Levy
AYES: - 14
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 3
There being
Carried.
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- Aldermen Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shilling -
ton, Szabo, Prickett, 'right, Bolek, Leer,
Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Mayor.
- None
- Aldermen Bonaguidi, Michaels, Rateike.
fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Petition - Sidewalks The petition submitted by James Alooke containing
Orchard Place Area signatures of property owners in the Orchard Place
area opposing the installation of sidewalks was referred
to the Streets and Traffic Committee and Board of
Local Improvements f or study and report.
Subdivision of Lot_ The request of Attorney Meyer in behalf of property
Rand Road owner to subdivide a lot located on Rand Road near
Oakview Terrace was referred to the Plan Commission
for study and report.
ORDINANCE Z-23-67 Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-23-67, rezoning
Peterson Lake the Peterson Lake Property from R-2 to C-1.
Property
Floo Plain Submitted by Mayor Behrel to all Aldermen and City
Ordi ance Attorney was a copy of the proposed Flood Plain
Ordinance prepared by the Northeastern Illinois
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.
Committee Meeting Alderman Figard, Chairman, set a meeting of the Police,
Fire, and Finance Committees with the City Comptroller
and Mayor for 7:30 P.M., August 29th.
Letter - Metropolitan Referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee was the
Sanitary District letter from the Metropolitan Sanitary District re the
vacation of 1'iIle Road from Marshall Drive west to the
City Limits and the dedication of land for extension
Of Marshall Drive to Oakton Street.
Appoint Mr. Edward
J. Keller - Traffic
Commission-
Remove
omm ssion
Remove "No Parking"
signs - Sycamore
ADJOURNMENT:
It w.is moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by alder-
man Figard, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment
of Mr. Edward J. Keller, 90 Lance Drive, to the Traffic
Commission to fill the vacancy of Mr. Emmo Giesea -
term to expire April 30, 1972. Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to remove "No Parking" signs on Sycamore Avenue
during the interim period of study by the Traffic
Commission and Streets and Traffic Committee on the
east side of the block between Prospect and Everett.
Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by
Szabo, that the
adjourn. Motion
API ROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF _- �1 , 1967
Herbert II. Be rel, MAYOR
Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
regular meeting of the City Council
declared Carried.
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, City Clerk