03/03/1969101
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1969.
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. James Jackson, Associate Pastor of Christ E & R Church, followed
by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Behrel introduced Girl
Scout Troop 624.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels. Absent were Prickett, Wight.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Deputy
Fire Chief Haag, Building Commissioner Schuepfer, Commissioner of Public
Works Warnicke, City Engineer E. N. Fletcher, and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
AWARD Mayor Behrel presented Mr. Hubert Thorne and Mr. Kenneth
PRESENTATION: Tierhan awards earned by them at the Water Services
Distribution Institute Seminar held in November, 1968.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting
held February 17, 1969, as published. Motion declared
Carried.
REPORTS OF The following reports were placed on file: Health
CITY OFFICIALS: Department for February, 1969; Building Department for
February, 1969; Minutes of Des Plaines Public Library
Board.
ANNUAL City Comptroller Blietz presented to Council the Annual
FINANCIAL Financial Report of the City of Des Plaines, and reviewed
REPORT various items contained therein.
CHIEF OF Police Chief Hintz reported that a group of twenty police
POLICE officers have completed one week of in-service training
and another group is in the process...entire program
to be completed by March 15th. He further reported that
the new jury courtroom was used for the first time this
morning and that Judge Smiegel is well pleased with the
quarters.
JOHNNY'S
MOBILE HOMES
Well #6
Building Commissioner Schuepfer reported that continued
efforts by the Building Department and Fire Prevention
Bureau have failed to enforce certain rules and regulations
presently violated by Johnny's Mobile Homes on Mannheim
Road, including the illegal sign. After discussion, it
was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman
Shillington, to instruct the City Attorney to institute
a law suit if the owner fails to comply with the City's
ordinances, which have been violated for several years.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Binde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Prickett, Wright
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
City Engineer Fletcher made a progress report on the
work in connection with repairing Well No. 6, stating
the difficulty experienced in pulling the pump and
reporting to Council the additional work necessary,
including the painting of the tk bine with apoxy paint.
Water Department
Const. Work
Committee
Meeting
Scientific
Machinery
Movers
Kiwanis
Properly._
Mayor's Annual
Report
REPORTS OF
COMMITTEES:
Alley Vacation
River St.
ZONING CASE
69-13-R
1869 Busse Hwy.
ZONING CASE
69-8-g----
1649 Elk Blvd.
Committee
Meeting
Jack's Cab Co.
LIQUOR LICENSE
485 N. Des j
Plaines Ave.
EQUIPMENT -
Public Works
Tractor
Endloader
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City Engineer Fletcher submitted a written report,
dated February 24th, with respect to work to be
planned for construction in the Water Department.
Said report was referred to the Water and Finance
Committees for study and report.
Alderman Figard, Chairman, set a meeting of the Water
and Finance Committees with the Commissioner of Public
Works and City Engineer for 8 P.M., March 10th.
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that a suit has been
filed against Scientific Machinery Movers regarding
their activities constituting a nuisance.
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that he appeared in
court today relative to the Kiwanis Property Case.
May 1st has been set as the trial date for said case.
Mayor Behrel reported that about two weeks ago, copies
of the Mayor's Annual Report were mailed to members of
the City Council and press, and are officially
submitted at this time.
It was moved by Alderman Swahs9n4.2secendedybylAlderman
Whomh,,to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to concur with Des Plaines Plan Commission
and vacate seven foot wide alley at the rear of 1637
and 1633 River Street, and other properties adjacent
running to the creek, and authorise the City Attorney
to draft the necessary ordinance. After discussion,
it was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman
Bolek to defer action for two weeks.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Figard, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to rezone property located at 1869
Busse'.Highway from M-2 to M-1, concurring with Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals in Case'69-13-R, and
authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary
ordinance for further consideration by the Council.
Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board
in Case 69-8-R, to rezone property located at 1649 Elk
Boulevard to C-2 Commercial District and authorize the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for
further consideration by the Council. Motion declared
Carried.
Alderman Rateike set a meeting of the Fire Committee and
Building Control and Inspection Committee for March
13th at 7:30 P.M.
Alderman Bolek, Chairman, reported that the License,
Health and Inspection Committee has been notified that
Jack's Cab Co., has been issued a license by the Chicago
and Northwestern Railway Co. to operate a cab stand
for three cars at the Cumberland Station.
The application of Mr. Peter Yianibas for a Class A
liquor license to operate The Spring Green Restaurant,
Inc. at 485 N. Des Plaines Avenue, was referred to the
License, Health and Inspection Committee for study and
report.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda-
tion to award the bid for a tractor endloader to P & W
Industrial Sales, Inc. at a net cost of $4,841.64 and
return the checks and or bid bonds of the unsuccessful
bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Tractor
Endloader
(Cont'd)
EQUIPMENT
Public
Works
Trucks
Sidewalk
Bid—, -S
Princeton
Street
PUMPING
STATION
Phase guard
Relays
Progress
Report -
Trees
Lunar Oil
Suit
Committee
Meeting_
BILLS
PAYABLE:
Committee
Meeting
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AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Prickett, Wright
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation
to readvertise for bids for the two dump trucks and one
carry -all truck and reject the one bid received from
Des Plaines Motor Sales. Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Leer, Chairman, reported that the Sidewalk Bids
are being held by Street® and Traffic Committee, to allow
investigation of three lowest bids.
It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman
Seitz, to authorize the Mayor to negotiate with the owners
of property on the north side of Princeton Avenue, just
west of 'Wolf Road, for the improvement of the north half
of Princeton Avenue. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to concur with 'Water and Finance Committee's recommenda-
tion to authorize Divane Brothers Electric Company, to
install three new phase guard relays at the Sengstock
Pumping Station, on a time and material basis, for an
amount not to exceed $2,700.00, including cost of relays.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Prickett, Wright
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Leer, Chairman, Elm Tree Disease Committee, reported
that a total of 62 trees were removed from January 27th to
March 1st, and that all dead trees on City parkways have
been removed. A detailed report of dead trees on private
property will be submitted at next meeting.
It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman Figard,
to concur Judiciary Committee's recommendation to authorize
the City Attorney to arrange settlement with the Lunar Oil
Suit, with no damages to the City. After discussion, it
was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to defer action until next meeting.
Alderman Leer, Chairman, set a meeting of the Streets and
Traffic Committee, for 8:30 P.M., March 13th.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME:
Total $130,546.14. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Prickett, Wright
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Prickett, Chairman, set a meeting of the Air and
Water Pollution Committee for March 13th at 8:00 P.M. /�"
INTERSTATE
SEMINAR -
Air & Water
Pollution
ORDINANCE
Z-8-69
R-5 Dist.
ORJ) INANCE
A-1-69
C & NW
right of
ESL_
ORDINANCE
M-13-69
Water Rates
Pleasant
Manor area
ORDINANCE
M-14-69
Election
ORDINANCE
B x-69
Tile Drains
MFT
RESOLUTION
Wieboldt
Ave.
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It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to authorize the expenditure of $115.00 to send the City
Attorney and one City Official to attend the Interstate
Seminar on Air and Water Pollution to be held March 19th
and 20th, in Chicago. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Prickett, Wright
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Swanson,
seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt Ordinance Z-8-69,
amending the text of the R-5 District of the Zoning Ordinance
of 1960 having to do with frontage requirements. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Ilinde, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Wagner
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Prickett,'lvright
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Rateike,
seconded by Alderman Shillington, to adopt Ordinance A-1-69,
annexing the Chicago and North Western Railway Co. right of
way between Rand Road and River Road. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Prickett, Wright
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Figard,
seconded by Alderman Shillington, to adopt Ordinance M-13-69,
establishing certain water rates for the Pleasant Manor area.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Prickett, Wright.
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-14-69, the Election
Ordinance.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-.1-69, amending the
Building Code, having to do with Tile Drains, Height of
Foundations, and elevation of Ground Floor.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to adopt MFT Resolution appropriating $27,000 Motor Fuel
Tax Funds for the improvement of Wieboldt Avenue. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Sditz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Prickett, Wright
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
PLAT OF
VACATION
Adie man&
Brott Sub.
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The Plat of Vacation, signed by the Plan Commission,
correcting Plat of Adelman & Btott Subdivision, was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee for
study and report.
TOWER - The letter from Central Telephone Company withdrawing
Centrad their request for permission to construct a tower for mobile
TehoneCo.telephone purposes was placed on file.
Wolf Rd.
Grade
Crossing
Rolling
Meadows
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
207 - Water
Trumbull &
Reding
Properties
Illinois
Commerce
Commission
Domestic
Utility
Service Co.
COOK CO.
ZONING
DOCKETS
#1516, 1517
#1518
The Clerk submitted the resolution adopted by the Illinois
Commerce Commission, granting permission to the Chicago and
North Western Railway Co. to change grade crossings at Wolf
Road to accomodate a dual lane highway.
The letter from the City of Rolling Meadows regarding
MAP FED unit, was placed on file.
The letter from School District No. 207, regarding water
service to proposed Maine Township High School North was
referred to the Water Committee and City Engineer for study
and report.
After discussion, it was requested by Alderman Szabo, that
the Mayor meet with owners of the Trumbull and Reding
properties adjacent to the City limits in an effort to
discuss annexation.
The Clerk submitted the petition filed by Domestic Utility
Service Company for certificate of convenience and necessity
filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission to effect the
supplying of water to Maine Township North High School
proposed.
It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to authorize the City Attorney to attend the hearings on
Cook Co. Zoning Dockets #1516, 1517, and 1518,to be held
at Des Plaines City Hall,March 14th at 3 P.M.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Prickett, Wright
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
DOLORES_ The Plat of Dolores Subdivision located near Big Bend
SUBDIVISION was referred to the Plan Commission for study and report.
APPOINTMENTS:It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Thomas,
Auxiliary to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of the following
Policemen as Auxiliary Policemen: Capt. Ernest Spyrison, Sgt. Walter
Eigenbrod, Sgt.. Paul Esser, Lt. Wynn Howard, Sgt. Harry
Johnson, Sgt. Stuart Shakespeare, Lt. T. R. Smith, Eugene
Anderson, Arthur Arnswald, Tom Benge, James Berendsen,
Ralph Berendsen, Tom Bowersox, Harold Dombrowski, George
Doerner, John Dema, Robert Dettman, Gene Hyken, Erich
Kuntze, Jr., Roy Meade, Robert Proctor, Edward Phillips,
Paul Ritchter, William Ritchie, Gerald Schasre, Joseph
Souter, Larry Trimble, Ronald A. Troll, Vernon Van Vleet,
Frank Wintczak, Lawrence Zevik. Motion declared Carried.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by ,;:Aderman
Rateike, that the regular meeting of the City Council
adjourn. Motion declared Carri
Bertha Eleanor Ro bach, City Clerk