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040576434 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTEF MONDAY, April 5, 1976 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 8:09 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center ROLL CALL Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Sullivan Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, hard. Absent were Aldermen Szabo, Leer, Abrams. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Corey, Acting Building Commissioner Trost, City Engineer Bowen, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Environmental Officer Lindahl, Health Director Branding, Police Captain Blume, Police Captain Mensching, and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER & The meeting opened with prayer by City Clerk Rohrbach, PLEDGE followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held March 15, 1976, as published. Corrections: Page Two, last paragraph, change all"City $1.50"to "City $1.00; Page Three, Paragraph 1 "g." change second word "an" to "any" and Paragraph three, strike "to adopt the recommendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee", in lines one and two. Following corrections, motion declared carried. POLICE BLDG. A.W.Heinson Moved by Bolek, seconded by Kisslinger, to approve the retainage of $20,000 on the A. W. Heinson contract in connection with the construction of the Police Building. Motion declared carried. BILLS Moved by Bolek, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the following PAYABLE resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total, $426, 955.94. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. IIMC Annual Moved by Bolek, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the Conference recommendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to City Clerk authorize the expenses of City Clerk Rohrbach, estimated at $744.37, to attend the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Annual Conference in Honolulu, May 22nd thru May 25th. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. CITY Moved by Bolek, seconded by Olen, to authorize Alderman Bolek OFFICIALS to execute contract with River Forest Country Club for the City GOLF OUTING Officials Annual Golf Outing, August 26, 1976. Motion declared carried. BLDG. DEPT. EMPLOYEE Ms. Timroth stating that Building Moved by Bolek, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to renumerate Mrs. Betty Timroth, Building Department employee, for two days salary lost during suspension period and further to add to her personnel file a letter the City Council found the reasons stated for suspension by former Commissioner Baldaccini too severe. Upon roll call, the vote was: 4/5/76 435 Page Two BLDG. DEPT. AYES: Employee CC)71t1 7117PC~ WATERMAIN Contract I ly/(~ River Rd. POLICE BLDG. Electric Rill PROPERTY ACQUISITION Graceland Ave. NAYS: ABSENT: Motion checks and or bid bonds to unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. 13 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel 1 - Erbach 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City award the contract for River Road Water Main Project, 1976 Contract I, to Sam Cerniglia in the amount of $16,463.00, and return Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- mendation of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to pay A. W. Heinson the sum of $l, 847.05 representing the City's share of electric bill for period of December 22, 1975 to January 22, 1976 at the Police Building. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom- mendation of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to negotiate with Kunkle Realtors for an option to purchase for a period of sixty to ninety days at a purchase price to be determined based on the appraisal recently made at the request of the City Council, and further to authorize the issuance of a check in the amount of $2, 500 representing earnest money. ** Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. ** Previous to the roll call vote, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to amend the motion that no firm decision be made as to the disposition of Old City Hall Building awaiting the community response as to the amount of money available for the relocation of the Historical Museum within the ninety day option period. Motion to amend declared carried. SENIOR The deferred motion authorizing City Attorney to draft CITIZEN necessary ordinance to allow persons over age 65 to use Taxi Program taxi subsidized service according to guidelines established by Special Transportation Committee was brought to the floor. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Meyer, to amend the motion to require the person over 65 to pay 75 and the City 75 to use taxi service. Upon roll call, the vote was : AYES : - Koplos, Bolek, Birchfield, Sarlo, Meyer NAYS: - 8 - Sullivan, Olen, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Erbach, Kraves, Seitz, Ward NBSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams. Motion to amend declared lost. Moved by Kraves, seconded by Brannigan, to amend the motion that persons over 65 using the taxi subsidized service from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ay 50 and the City $1.00 and persons over 65 using said service between 11:01 p.m. ti 8:59 a.m. pad 1 and the City pa 50. Motion to amend declared carried. Motion as amended declared carried. .~ ~k,( 4/5/76 Page Three 436 FORESTRY Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommenda- EQUIPMENT tion of Beautification and Forestry Committee to a-,-:rd the contract for one Hydraulic Loa glitter to Vern-'eer Illinois in the amount of $1.995.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. Rototiller BEAUTIFICATION Frontage & Touhy Ave. Alderman Meyer announced that no bids were received for the Rototiller and Commissioner of Public Works Schwab will receive written proposals for said equipment from at least three firms for review by the Committee Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Beautification and Forestry Committee to authorize Public Works Department to complete the beautification project at Frontage Road and Touhy Avenue according to plan submitted in the amount of $943.30 waiving the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. BEAUTIFICATION Northwest Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommenda- Highway tion of Beautification and Forestry Committee to authorize Parking Lot Public Works Department to complete the Beautification 8 of Parking Lot No. 8, along Northwest Highway, pending approval of C & NW RR, usual bid advertising to be waived, at a cost of $636.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. BUILDING Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- PERMIT FEES tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee that the existing Building Permit Fee Schedule be revised to cover costs of inspection, City Attorney to draft the resolution for further consideration. Motion declared carried. FENCE 1351 White St. Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant variation for fence at 1351 White Street, requested by Mr. and Mrs. Starkey, 36" high, two beam split rail. Motion declared carried. SANITATION Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recom- D EPARTMENT mendation of Sanitation Committee that the Public Works ':Commissioner be allowed to implement the system of two men trucks, seven routes instead of eight in the Sanitation Department. Motion declared carried. LIQUOR Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recom- LICENSE mendation of License and Inspection Committee to deny appli- Chelsea cation of Chelsea Motor Inn, Lee Street, for Class J. Motor Inn Liquor License. Motion declared carried. LIQUOR LIC. Alderman Kisslinger announced that Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Huntzicker Huntzicker have withdrawn application for Class E liquor license at this time. ,"f 4/5/76 Page Four POLICE CARS 437 Moved by Erbach, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation of Police Committee to advertise for bids returnable April 26, 1976, at 3 P.M. for six Police Marked Cars, Maintenance of City Vehicles, Body and Fender Maintenance for City Vehicles and Car Wash for City Vehicles, following review of specifications by Committee. Motion declared carried. Week BICENTENNIAL Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Koplos, that the City by resolution declare the week of July 3 to July 10, 1976, Bicentennial Week in the City of Des Plaines. Motion declared carried. UNITED NATIONS DAY Chairman United Nations carried. ANTI-LITTER ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Olen, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Alderman Irene Birchfield Day Chairman for the City of Des Plaines. Motion declared Moved by Kraves, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recommendation of Environmental Controls Committee that no changes to the Des Plaines' present Anti-Litter Ordinance be made. Motion declared carried. OFFICE WHITE Moved by Kraves, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the PAPER recommendation of Environmental Controls Committee to adopt RECYCLING the program as outlined by Shade, Inc. on a trial basis for Office White Paper Recycling, the Environmental Officer to institute the program. Motion declared carried. 50/50 SIDEWALK RESOLUTION R-8-76 "S" Curve NW Hiahwa MFT Maintenance ORDINANCE Certification of Food Svc. Moved by Ward, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for the 50/50 Sidewalk Reconstruction Program to D'Addosio Cement, in the amount of $32,116.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to adopt Resolution R-8-76 that the City Council recommend to FAUS Committee that the Underpass Option Plan C be selected by the Illinois Department of Transportation to improve the "S" Curve on Northwest Highway. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Brannigan, Birchfield, and Erbach voted No. Moved by Ward, seconded by Bolek, to adopt MFT Resolution appropriating $250,000 for the 1976 Street Maintenance Program. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt Ordinance M-6-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH HEALTH AND SANITATION BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 15 REQUIRING CERTIFICATION OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT OPERATORS FOR EACH FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT IN THE CITY. Moved by Sullivan, seconded by Birchfield, to amend Section 1 - 8-15-2 (B) to read: "A certified operator shall be employed full time on the premises". Motion to amend ''"` ~` declared carried. lI.oved Bolek, seconded S'itz, Upon roil call, the vote by to fable Oidinarrce M-6-76 as amended. was: 4/5/76 Page Five 438 ORDINANCE AYES: - 4 - Koplos, Bolek, Brannigan, Seitz M-6-76 NAYS:9 - Sullivan, Olen, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, C:~nt inuPC~ (~RI~TNANC"F, Z-~- / 6 1222 Lee St. ORDINANCE Z-6-76 1560 Lee St. Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Ward ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion to table declared lost. Upon roll call on Ordinance M- 6-7 6, as amended, the vote was : AYES - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance Z-5-76, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR THE RE-OPENING AND VARIATION OF A GASOLINE FILLING STATION AT 1222 LEE STREET, CASE N0. 75-48-SU. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS / -54~ Mona. /e t ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Leer, Abrams Motion declared carried. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-6-76, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR AN ADDITION AND REMODELING OF A CLASS B RESTAURANT AT 1560 LEE STREET, CASE 75-50-SU. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-7-76, AN ORDINANCE M-7-76 AMENDING SCHEDULE I OF SECTION 1-15-4 (A) OF THE CITY CODE HAVING Deputy Fire TO DO WITH COMPENSATION BY INCREASING THE GRADE AND RATE OF Chiefs DEPUTY FIRE CHIEFS. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-8-76, AN ORDINANCE M-8-76 VACATING A PORTION OF FOREST AVENUE BETWEEN THE CHICAGO AND Forest Ave. NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD TRACKS AND OXFORD ROAD. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-9-76, AN ORDINANCE M-9-76 AMENDING TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE HAVING T O DO WITH PUBLIC Disposition of WAYS AND PROPERTY BY ADDING TH ERETO A NEW CHAPTER 19 Real Property ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSITION OF INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-3-76, AN ORDINANCE T-3-76 AMENDING SECTION 10-7-5 OF THE CITY CODE HAVI NG TO DO WITH Alley bet. ONE-WAY ALLEYS BY ADDING THERETO THE L-SHAPED ALLEY BETWEEN Oakwood &White OAKWOOD AVENUE AND WHITE STREET. (~RI~TNANC"F, OAKWOOD PARKING Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-4-76, AN ORDINANCE _ AMENDING SCHEDULE I OF SECTION 10-5-4 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH PROHIBITED PARKING BY ADDING THERETO THE SOUTH SIDE OF OAKWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN WHITE STREET AND RIVER ROAD AND REPEALING ORDINANCE T-7-65. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-1-76, AN ORDINANCE B-1-76 AMENDING PARAGRAPH D OF SECTION 5.3-3 OF THE BUILDING CODE Temporary AND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HAVING TO DO WITH Occupancy TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY PERMITS BY ESTABLISHING CERTAIN Permits CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF THE SAME. RESOLUTION R-5-76 Temporary Occupancy Permits RESOLUTION R-6-76 Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Olen, to adopt Resolution R-5-76, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY OCCUPNCY PERMIT FEES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH D OF SECTION 5.3-3 OF THE BUILDING CODE AND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt Resolution R-6-76, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Agreement CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, authorizing Mayor and City 221 W.Westmere Clerk to sign Agreement between City and Thomas and Patricia Braid authorizing City to dig on the property to attempt to locate drain tile. Motion declared carried. 4/5/76 9 Page Six 43 RESOLUTION Moved by Bolek, seconded by Meyer, to adopt Resolution R-7-7( R-7-76 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, 360 Florian ILLINOIS waiving any and all rights to enforce the thirty foot Encroachment building line relative to existing structure at 360 Florian Drive. Motion declared carried. ANNEXATION Moved by Erbach, seconded by Bolek, to authorize City AttornE to Elmhurst Rd. prepare necessary Annexation Ordinance, accepting Petition to Annex a certain parcel of land lying south of Oakton Street and west of Elmhurst Road. Motion declared carried. The Suit, HANS TEICHMANN AND HILDA TEICHMANN, Plaintiffs, SUIT VA JEROME CASCINO AND GLORIA CASCINO and CITY OF DES PLAINES TEICHMAN VS relative to location of garage at 121 E. Thacker Street was CASCINO and referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. CITY 121 Thacker ANGELTOWN The letters received from Mrs. Lorraine Angell relative NURSERY SCHOOL to certain matters regarding use of property in the City and relative to Day Care Centers were placed before the City Council. DAY CARE The matter of Day Care Centers in churches where a church CENTERS no longer exists was referred to City Code and Judiciary The need for and regulations of Day Care Centers in the City of Des Plaines was referred to Health and Welfare Committee BIDS Bids for Brush Chipper will be received April 14 at 3 P.M. and for five automobiles on April 15, 1976, at 3 P.M. LIGHTING The letter with preliminary plans from Consoer, Townsend Mannheim Rd. & Associates relative to the request that the City of Des Plaines share with the Village of Rosemont the cost of lighting of Mannheim Road between Higgins Road and Touhy Avenue was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee. Referred to Streets and Traffic Committee and Traffic ELLINWOOD ST. Commission was Mayor Behrel's letter regarding traffic flow TRAFFIC FLO w on Ellinwood Street, south of Parking Deck. FEES Mayor Behrel's Letter enclosing statements for fees from Hoomes HOLMES & FOX & Fox for Des Plaines Civic Center Parking Facilities was referred to Finance and Insurance Committee. C & NW RR Mayor Behrel reported to Council that it will be necessary for Pedestrian the City tofile a petition before the Illinois Commerce Commission Crossing to reopen the pedestrian crossing opposite the C & NW railroad station, and further that the C & NW Railway Co. realizes the City's concern and will appear at the hearing but not object to this petition if the City meets the following conditions: 1. The City pay for the opening of the crossings and which includes cost of signals and flasher lights 2. Agrees to maintain the crossing 3. Agree to hold C & NW RR hold-harmless with $1 Million Insurance in event of death and $5 million involving more than one person Approximate cost not including insurance $15,000. SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Bolek's suggestion that the City research the possibility of establishing Des Plaines Housing Authority to allow the City to construct housing for the elderly who do not qualify for low-income housing for the elderly, or research the possibility of a private developer constructing such housing with a percentage of Federal Funds was referred to Director of Zoning and Planning. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared a ried. 4 / -' , APPR ED BY ME THIS, ertha Eleanor Rohrbach, City Cleric. A.D. 1976