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06/06/1977166 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, June 6, 1977 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Herbert Volberding at 8:03 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, City Treasurer Swanson, Acting Building Commissioner Trost, City Engineer Bowen, Fire Chief Corey, Police Chief Hintz, Environmental Officer Lindahl, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER & The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer, followed by PLEDGE the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES: Moved by Leer, seconded by Ensign, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held May 16, 1977, as published. Correction: Page Three, paragraph 4 - last three lines, change to read "Mayor Volberding stated he would be executive order direct Mr. Danzi to issue an Electrical Contractors license to Mr. Jerome Cascino, doing business As Accurate Communications, Inc. Following correction, motion declared carried. BILLS Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo, 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, $298,905.29. Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to withdraw Voucher No. 6335, payable to North States Construction Co., in the amount of $61,244.20. Motion declared carried. Total now $237,661.09. Upon roll call on resolution as amended, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried Alderman Seitz left the meeting at this time. EMPLOYEE Moved by Ward, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendatior SEMINARS of Finance and Insurance Committee to enter into a contract with Progressive Learning Concepts at a total cost of $13,000 to conduct employee seminars in Management Skills Development, Implementation of New Performance Appraisal System, and Research and Development of a Bonus Incentive Plan for Outstanding performers. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Seitz Motion declared carried. Alderman Seitz came back to meeting at this time. 6/6/77 Page Two 167 MFT STREET Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- MAINTENANCE tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract #77 -00000 -00 -GM for MFT Asphalt Repaving to the low bidder, Johnson Paving, and return all bid bonds or checks to the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: (Amt. $57,591.00) AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Third Greenview Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for Asphalt Resurfacing to the low bidder, J. A. Johnson Paving Co., in the amount of $109,985.00, and return all checks of unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for Slurry Seal t� the low bidder, A. C. Pavement Company in the amount of $22,727.25, and return check of unsuccessful bidder. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom- mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for Maintenance of Curb and Gutter Program to the low bidder, North Shore Cement, in the amount of $60,536.00, and return all checks of unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom- mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee that traffic on Third Avenue traffic on Greenview, City Attorney to draft the nece sary ordinance. Motion declared carried. S4-679 -fay✓ WHITE, LINDEN Motion to adopt a resolution appropriating $248,000.00 MFT PROSPECT IMP. Funds for the improvement of White, Linden, Prospect with MFT FUNDS streets, curbs, gutters, and appurtenances, deferred at last meeting was brought to the floor. Considerable discussion followed. Moved by Ward, seconded by Birchfield to table the motion. Upon roll call on motion to table, the vote was: AYES: - 2 - Birchfield, Ward NAYS: 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams ABSENT: 0 - None / �%/ Motion to table declared lost. / 6/6/77 168 Page Three WHITE, LINDEN Upon roll call on motion to appropriate $248,000 MFT Funds PROSPECT IMP. the vote was: Continued AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan Kisslinger, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 2 - Birchfield, Ward ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. COMMITTEE ON Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the COMMITTEES following recommendation of Special Committee on Committees and Rules: 1. That a Special Committee composed of five aldermen with two years remaining on their term be elected by the City Council at the meeting preceding the election. 2. The Special Committee on Committees would meet on a night following the canvass of votes, but previous to the swearing-in meeting, to prepare the recommended list of Committee assignments for Council approval. 3. Prior to the formation of new committees, each council member or member -elect would submit to the Chairman of the Special Committee on Committees his preferences for Standing Committee assignments....the Special Committee to grant each council member as many of his priority preferences as possible. Motion declared carried. FENCE Moved by Leer, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda- 855 Woodlawn tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant a variation to allow an 8' fence along the property line bordering Park District property, plus extension of fence to garage, with remaining fence to be 6' feet high at 855 Woodlawn Avenue. Motion declared carried. FENCE 235 Wilkins Moved by Leer, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Building Controls and Inspection Committee to approve request of owner at 235 Wilkins Rd. for a solid 6' front yard fence. Motion declared carried. FENCE Moved by Leer, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda- 1556 Webster tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to approve request for solid front yard fence, 6 feet high, at 1556 Webster Lane. Motion declared carried. SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation TEMPORARY of Building Control and Inspection Committee to approve HHB Parking request for a temporary sign advertising rental of space Plaza in the Superblock Retail Mall, 8' x 15' to be placed on the Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza and removed upon request by the City. Motion declared carried. Alderman Koplos abstained from voting as he is a stockholder of the First National Bank of Des Plaines. BOND REFUND Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendatio: River Rand of Building Control and Inspection Committee to deny request Bowl for bond refund from River Rand Bowl, 191 S. River Road, 191 S. River until corrective measures are taken re violation of City Code having to do with tie into sewer line. Motion declared carried. SUIT Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- Jorgensen tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee that the Woodland Ave. City Attorney be authorized to prepare a settlement between Apartments the parties which provides that Raymond Jorgenson comply with all provisions of the Building Code, said settlement to be approved by the City Attorney, Alderman Leer, Alderman Koplos and Alderman Szabo - said settlement to waive all building permit fees. Motion declared carried. SELF- SERVICE GASOLINE STATIONS WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Patrol Officer Giovannoni LEGAL COUNSEL Claims SHORT ST. SANITARY SEWER AGREEMENT PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT Sweeper CIVIC CENTER PARKING HVAC Contract 6/6/77 169 Page Four Moved by Abrams, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to permit Self - Service Gasoline stations, subject to a permit procedure and approval by the Fire Department, City Attorney to draft necessary amendment to City Code. Motion declared carried. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of City (Ode and Judiciary Committee to settle Workmen's Compensation claim of Patrol Officer Paul Giovannoni for $2,700.00 instead of $1,931.73, as previously approved. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of City Code and Judiciary to retain the firm of Siegel, Stonesifer, and Jentsch, Ltd. to immediately defend the City in the law suit recently filed against the City and to handle future claims that involve amounts less than $100,000. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recom- mendation of Water and Sewer Committee, to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign Agreement between Arthur's Restaurant owner, Arthur Gianopulos and to sign Agreement between Paul H. Lange, owner of Florist Products, Inc. and the City of Des Plaines relating to payment of certain fees for installation of sanitary sewer in Short Terrace north of Oakton Street. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids returnable June 21 at 3 p.m. for a sweeper for Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza and Civic Center Parking Deck. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to authorize final payment of $2,434.20 to Wm. Weissmuller & Co. for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Work on the Civic Center Parking Facility. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. /024 6/6/77 170 Page Five ARCHITECT Moved by Erbach, seconded by Leer, to authorize the firm Civic Center of Holmes and Fox Architects to prepare plans and specifica- Second Floor tions for the R.T.A. offices on second floor of the Civic Center for a fee of 10 per cent of the cost of construction, which includes engineering services. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 5 - Brannigan, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams ff p / 6S ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried ELEVATOR Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- MAINTENANCE tion of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract with Gregory Elevator, Inc. for maintenance of elevators in the Civic Center and Police Building at a rate of $315.00 per month, subject to clarification of failure responsibility by contractor as approved by City Attorney. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. TREE TRIMMING Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recommendation of Beautification and Forestry Committee, to award the contract for Tree Trimming to Robert W. Hendrickson Co. and Hendricksen Tree Experts, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $15,000, as the G. R. Fowler Tree Surgery Co. forfeited contract due to failure to furnish performance bond and necessary insurance documents within 20 day period as required by the contract. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. GENERATOR Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- INSTALLATION tion of Fire and Civil Defense Committee that the contract for installation of a standby emergency generator be awarded to G & I Electric Co., in the amount of $5,874.00 and bid bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. FIRE DEPT. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation EQUIPMENT of Fire and Civil Defense Committee that the City Council ratify the action of Fire Chief and Fire and Civil Defense Committee to cancel contract with Bio -Com Inc. for telemetry radio unit at cost of $4,674.75 and purchase said equipment from Motorola Radio Corporation at a cost of $4,250.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ,40 HEIGHT ANTENNAES HERBERT H. BEHREL PARKING PLAZA Waterproofing DRAINAGE Residential properties ORDINANCE Z-15-77 1219 Rand Rd. ORDINANCE Z-16-77 1596 Ashland ORDINANCE M-19-77 Salary RESOLUTION R-14-77 July 4th Parade RESOLUTION R-15-77 June 24th Parade POLICE DEPT RECRUITMENT ZONING CASES 77 -16 -SU 77 -17 -SU 6/6/77 171 Page Six Alderman Brannigan's request for study of current height of antenna as allowed by Code was referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee. Alderman Leer's request for waterproofing of the top deck of the Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza was referred to Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee. Alderman Meyer's request for ordinance requiring owners of residential property to drain storm water along rear property lines into storm sewers when available, similar to ordinance in Deerfield Code, was referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-15-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE No. 75-15-R, property located at 1219 Rand Rd. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-16-77, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE No. 77-18-V, property located at 1595 Ashland Avenue. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-19-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE I OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to amend Ordinance M-19-7 increasing job content evaluation points of positions of Plumbing Inspection, Electrical Inspector, and Building Inspector equal to Grade 17 as previously classified. Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Sullivan, to table the motion to amend. Motion to table declared carried. Moved by Leer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Resolution R-14-77, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL QF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES REQUESTING PERMISSION OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CLOSE CERTAIN STREETS FOR JULY 4th PARADE. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolution R-15-77, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES REQUESTINGPERMISSION OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CLOSE CERTAIN STREETS FOR June 24th VFW PARADE. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, to direct Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson to vote affirmatively at the meeting of the Northwest Municipal Conference to implement a program to consolidate the recruitment and testing of police department applicants for Conference members. Motion declared lost. Letters from Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission re Zoning Case 77 -16 -Su, 11 East Golf Road and Case 77 -17 -SU, 1199 S. Elmhurst Road, were referred to the Municipal Development Committee. SENIOR CITIZENS'The letter from Des Plaines Housing Commission regarding HOUSING study of Senior Citizens' Housing in the City of Des Plaines was referred to the Health and Welfare Committee. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Sidewalks Rand Rd. Letter from Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson re Community Development Block Grant was referred to Health and Welfare Committee. Letter. from Wm. L. Kunkel & Co. re Special Assessment for sidewalks on Rand Road levied against property owned by Irv. Moehling family at the Northeast corner of Rand and Wolf was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee. 6/6/77 172 Page Seven PARKING Letter from Agsco Corporation regarding reversing the Howard St. "No Parking" signs from the south side of Howard Street to the north side, between Wolf Road and Mt. Prospect Road was referred to Traffic Commission and Streets and Traffic Committee. ADV. BIDS City Clerk announced that bids for Hauling of Sweepings and Excavated materials would be received at 3 P.M., June 16th. APPOINTMENT Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Sarlo, to accept the Environmental resignation of Dr. Elma Lanterman from the Environmental Commission Control Commission, effective immediately and to concur with Mayor Volberding's appointment of Mr. Louis Ross, 550 E. Seegers. Road to fill the unexpired term, expiring March 31, 1979. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kraves, seconded by Sarlo, to authorize Mayor Volberding to send letter of commendation to Dr. Lanterman. Motion declared carried. SPECIAL Moved by Kraves, seconded by Meyer, to concur with Mayor EMPLOYEE Volberding's appointment of the following to the Special RELATIONS Employee Relations Committee: COMMITTEE Alderman Erbach, Chairman, Alderman Sarlo, Alderman Birchfield, Alderman Kisslinger, Alderman Brannigan;ex-officic Mr. Michael Buckley, Fire Department, Mr. Robert Sturlini, Police Department, Mr. Larry Komos, Public Works Department, and Mr. Robert Hinde, General Administrative and Clerical, and an ex -officio member from the Labor Relations Board. Motion declared carried. UNINCORPORATED Mayor Nicholas Blase's letter re a resolution recommending AREA a study be undertaken by State and Federal agencies relative to the unincorporated area east of Potter Road was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kehe, seconded by Koplos, that the regular meeting of the City Council/ ouncil djourn. Motion declar carried. / ,i}t-e.7-& 'e°-"ei--a-ct--ii 4 APPROVED BY THIS Oi�V DA�. / ,47�- / 1977 HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, MAYOR Bertha Eleanor Rohrbac , City Clerk