07/07/19697/7/69
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, MONDAY, JULY 7, 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 8:05 P.M. The meeting opened with a prayer
by Rev. Mark Bergman, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by
the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present;
Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington,
Michaels.
Absent were: Aldermen Leer, Figard, and Seitz
Deputy
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz,/Fire Chief
Cergy,Building Commissioner Schuepfer, Superintendent of Streets Oehlerking,
City Engineer Fletcher, and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
There being a quotum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 16, 1969, as published. Motion declared Carried.
REPORTS OF Placed on file were the reports of Health Department and
CITY OFFICIALS: Building Department fof June, 1969.
Police Chief
Police Chief reported there were twenty-four motor vehicle
accidents during the 4th of July weekend with no serious
injuries.
Deputy Fire Deputy Fire Chief made a comprehensive report on the
Chief - Wind wind and water damage to buildings in the area south of
Damage Howard, north of Touily Avenue, both industrial and
residential and the assistance provided by the Fire
Department during the storm and thereafter. Mayor
Behrel read a letter from Mrs. George Shaffer commending
the firemen for their assistance.
OPEN PANTRY Discussed at length were the problems brought to the
1950 Touhy attention of Council by Alderman Swanson existing in the
area surrounding the building occupied by the Open Pantry
at 1950 Touhy Avenue, in terms of clean-up practices
and parkway improvement. Mayor Behrel was requested to
contact Eidamiller & Company, owners, to improve the
parkway according to City ordinances and contact the
tenants, Open Pantry, requesting an upgrading of house-
keeping practices in area adjacent to building.
City Attorney City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the first appeal
has been filed in the Lunar Oil Case. Also reported
that the Judge will hear the objections filed by the
City along with property owners in the Annexation Case
against the Village of Mt. Prospect. He further reported
that the revised Planned Unit Development Ordinance has
been prepared and will be refiled with the Zoning Board
for Public Hearing.
BID - High It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman
Pressure Hot Swanson, to open only bid received for High Pressure Hot
Water Washer Water Washer. Motion declared Carried. Bid received
from Zep Manufacturing Company in the amount of $1,995.00
was referred to the Sanitation and Finance Committee,
along with Commissioner of Public Works for study and
report.
Council recessed from 8:54 to 9 P.M. to consider Washington Street Watermain.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: Alderman Swanson announced a meeting of the Municipal
Meeting Development Committee for 7:30 July 14th to discuss
the rezoning of property located at 1400 Touhy Avenue.
TRAFFIC SAFETY Alderman Thomas reported that Phase I of the Traffic Safety
study program was reviewed by the Police Committee and
other officials and requested that same be referred to
the Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report.
So ordered.
Meeting
Pilot Study
Refuse Bags
Alderman Thomas announced a meeting of the Police Committee
for Wednesday, July 9th, at 8 P.M. to discuss shortage of
space in the Police Department.
Alderman Hinde announced a meeting of the Fire Committee
for July 10th at 7:30 P.M. to meet with the Telephone Co.
to discuss an alarm system.
Alderman Szabo announced a meeting of the Building and
Grounds Committee for 7:30 July 9th to discuss plans for
a new Municipal Building.
Following Sanitation Committee's report, it was moved by
Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Sherwood, to concur
with said committee's recommendation to authorize the
Mayor, Comptroller, and Commissioner of Public Works
to implement a field test program in approximately 300
homes, at an approximate cost of $1500, to determine the
feasibility of using bags instead of cans for disposal
of refuse. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard, and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carriec
Meeting Alderman Koplos announced a meeting of the Streets and
Traffic Committee for July 10th at 8 P.M.
SECTION 83CS It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagner,
Street to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation
Improvement to award the bid for various street improvements with
Motor Fuel Tax Funds - Section 83CS to the low bidder,
Allied Asphalt Paving Company, in the amount of $253,331.60
returning the checks of the unsuccessful bidders.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 Alderman Leer, Figard, and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
SIDEWALK
MANNHEIM RD.
It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagner,
to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation
to award the bid for the sidewalks on Mannheim Road, east
side from south of Touhy Avenue to Higgins Road, to the
low bidder, Capitol Cement Co., Inc., in the amount of
$9,861.48, and return the checks or bonds of the unsuccessful
bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard, and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
SIDEWALK It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
REPLACEJ_ENT to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation
to rescind existing agreement with Nelson -Pratt Co., Inc d_
NO PARKING
White St.
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for the sidewalks replacement program and award the
contract to E. Russell at the cost of 750 per square
foot. After discussion, motion was withdrawn.
It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee and
Traffic Commission's recommendation to install "No Parking"
signs on the west side of White Street from Oakton Street
north to private driveway opposite alley or approximately
150 feet, and authorize City Attorney to prepare ordinance.
Motion declared Carried.
3/4 Ton Truck It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman
EQUIPMENT Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
PUBLIC WORKS recommendation to award the bid for the 3/4 ton truck
to the low bidder meeting specifications, Gilmore Inter-
national, Inc. in the amount of $3,702.00 with snow plow.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michhels,
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard, and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
DRIVEWAY It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Bolek,
Ida & to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation
Jefferson to approve the driveway permit to construct a 22 foot
driveway on Ida near Jefferson - request of Cormat
Construction Co. Motion declared Carried.
HARDING AVE. The letter from the State Department of Highways regarding
No Left Turn their request that Council pass an ordinance prohibiting
I from River left turns from River Road into Harding Avenue, at the
request of the Streets and Traffic Committee, was referred
to the Traffic Commission and Mayor Behrel was requested
to write the State Department for further clarification
of request.
WATERMAIN
Harding Ave.
It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman
Michaels, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation
to award the bid for the Harding Avenue Watermain to the
low bidder, J. Giannini & Sons, in the amount of $9,148.10
and return the checks or bid bonds of the unsuccessful
bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels,
NAYS: 0 - None
ABFSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard, and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
WATERMAIN It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Bolek,
Ida, Perry & to concur with Water Committee's recommendation to awaad the
River Sts. bid for the watermains in Ida, Perry and River Streets, to
the low bidder, Rossetti Contracting Company, in the amount
of $17,124.58 and return the checks or bonds of the unsuccess-
ful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels,
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
EQUIPMENT It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sher -
PUBLIC WORKS wood, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation to
1/2 ton truck award the bid for the 1/2 ton truck with snow plow to the
lowest bidder meeting specifications, Gilmore International
Co., Inc., in the amount of $3,021.00 net. Upon roll call
the vote was: h4
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1/2 ton truck AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels,
NAYS: 0 - None -
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
WATERMAIN It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman
Washington Bongguidi, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation
I Street to rescind the action taken by Council in awarding the bid
for the Washington Street Watermain to Neri Construction
Company, due to unsatisfactoryccompletion of Pleasant
Manor Watermain and award the contract to the second lowest
bidder, Mola Sewerage Contractors, in the amount of
$6,785.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
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Meeting
Alderman Thomas announced a meeting of the Water Committee
to discuss builders sharing cost of watermain contract
for July 16th at 7 P.M.
PLUMBING It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
INSPECTOR Thomas, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to authorize the Civil Service
Commission to advertise for position of Plumbing Inspector
and conduct necessary examinations. After discussion,
Motion declared Carried. Alderman Prickett, Bolek, and
Szabo voted No.
Meeting
Alderman Wagner announced a meeting of the Building Control
and Inspection Committee in the Building Commissioner's
office 5or July 16th at 8 P.M.
EQUIPMENT It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman
PUBLICWORKS Hinde, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommenda-
1/2 ton truck tion to award the bid for one 1/2 ton truck to the lowest
bidder meeting specifications, Gilmore International Co.
in the amount of $3,049.00 with snow plow. After
considerable discussion, it was moved by Alderman Bolek,
seconded by Alderman Szabo, to defer action on said report.
Meeting Alderman Koplos announced a meeting of the Parking Lots
Committee for July 17th at 8 P.M.
SPECIAL
COMMITTEE Mayor Behrel reported that he has been meeting with the COUNSELING & Youth Coordinating Council of the City of Des Plaines, WELFARE under the direction of Rev. Hallberg. It was moved by
Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to concur
with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Alderman Sherwood,
Chairman, Alderman Michaels and Czubakowski, members of
a Special Committee on Counseling and Welfare to review
and report to Council the matter of possible need of
employing the services of a Professional person in the
area of youth counseling, counseling, welfare and other
matters in this area. Motion declared Carried.
Meeting Alderman Sherwood announced a meeting of above Special
Committee for July 9th at 8 P.M., following other meetings.
Meeting Alderman Michaels announced a meeting of the Judiciary
Committee with City Treasurer, City Comptroller and City
Attorney for July 16th at 7 P.M.
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BILLS PAYABLE: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, 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 AAYMENT
FOR SAME: Total $170,331.75. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Pr±ckett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Meeting Alderman Prickett announced a meeting of the Finance
Committee for July 10th at 8 P.M.
Alderman Czubakowski announced a meeting of the Beautification
Committee for July 14th at 7 P.M.
SURVEY - Iro- Alderman Thomas presented survey and pictures on the
quois & Maple traffic situation surrounding Iroquois Jr. High School
and Maple School conducted by the Challenge Group of
Girl Scout Troop 624, which was referred to the Streets
and Traffic Committee and Traffic Commission for study
and report.
ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Koplos
Z-12-69 to remove Ordinance Z-12-69 from the table. Upon roll call,
1869 Busse the vote was:
AYES: - 3 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Bolek
NAYS: -10 - Alderman Prickett, Sherwood, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington,
Michaels
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard, and Seitz
There being ten negative votes, Motion declared Lost.
ORDINANCE Alderman Bolek reported that a letter had been received
M-31-69 from Jet Car Rental, Inc. withdrawing their application
Taxi Licenses for four taxi licenses. It was moved by Alderman Bolek
seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt Ordinance M-31-69
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 1 - Alderman Szabo
NAYS: -12 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard, Seitz
There being twelve negative votes, Motion declared lost
ORDINANCE Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Bolekt;.tt
M-37-68 seconded by Alderman Wagner to adopt Ordinance -M-37-68,
Touhy & Wolf increading Class F Liquor Licenses by one to provide a
Class F Beer Only license to Barnabee's owners located at Touhy
Liquor Lic. and Wolf Roads. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard, and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance A-4-69 involuntarily
A-4-69 annexing land located between River Road and Rand Road,
River -Rand lying southeast of the Chicago and Northwestern right of way.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance A-5-69, annexing
A-5-69 land involuntarily located on the south side of Northwest
Northwest Hi. Highway, occupied by Kerr Chemical Co., Commonwealth
Edison Co. and Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. Ld
Pg 'TIQN
1400 E. Touhy
Ave.
Rezoning
SZYWALA
SUBDIVISION
Thacker St.
PLAT OF
DEDICATION
SCOTT STREET
WESTFIELD L.
RAUSCHENBERG &
--BIASIELLO
PLEASANT
ACRES
TRUCK BIDS
Bidder
QUIT CLAIM
DEED
Beau Drive
Touhy Ave.
Property
(Birkenbach)
NO PARKING
WILLE RD.
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Submitted by the Clerk to Council was a petition signed
by tax payers and property owners of property immediately
contiguous to property located at 1400 East Touhy Avenue
vocing opposition to the requested rezoning from R-2
Single Family residential to C-2 Commercial.
Referred to the Municipal Development Committee was the
Plat of Szywala Subdivision and letter of recommendation
from the Plan Commission.
Referred to the Municipal Development Committee was the Plat
of Dedication of Westfield Lane 100' by 33' wide and
Plat of Dedication of Scott Street from Des Plaines Park
District, approved by the Plan Commission.
Referred to the Municipal Development Committee was the
Plat of Rauschenberg & Biasiello - Pleasant Acres
Subdivision located on the south side of Miller's Road
west of Mt. Prospect Road.
The Clerk read letter received from Grand Spaulding
Auto Sales, Inc. regarding the City's bidding procedure
in awarding the bid for trucks.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to authorize the City Attorney to draft the
necessary resolution accepting the Quit Claim Deed
to a 33' by 43' strip of land presently improved as
Beau Drive at the intersection of Debra Drive and Beau
Drive, if all legal papers are found to be in order
by the City Attorney. Motion declared Carried.
Mayor Behrel read the letter received from McLennan &
McLennan & Nelson regarding the development of property
known as the Birkenbach property located on the south
side of Touhy Avenue and before the Council for rezoning
in recent months. No Council action taken.
Referred to the Streets and Traffic Committe was the
request of Mayor Behrel to install No Parking signs
on both sides of Wille Road west of Mt. Prospect Road,
accompanvied by the investigation conducted by the Police
Department in this area.
LI$RARY BOARD It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
RE -APPOINTMENTS Wagner, to concur with Mayor Behrel's reappointment of
the following to a three year term on the Library Board,
expiring June 30, 1972; Savena Gorsline, Melvin T.
Vincent, and Daniel Morava. Motion declared Carried.
CT RTIS GREEN
r
The letter from John Byrne requesting clean-up and creating
a "Curtis Green" at the south end of Curtis Street, was
referred to the Beautification Committee for study and
report.
OFFICE BLDG. The letter from J. Emil Anderson & Son, Inc. requesting
Mannheim & a temporary Building Permit to allow construction to
Touhy - begin, was referred to the Building Control and Inspection
Anderson Committee - building proposed at Mannheim & Touhy, west
of Holiday Inn.
MEETING -
Washington,D.C.
MAYORS
Following Mayor Behrel's reading a telegram received from
SenA-tttir Charles Percy regarding a meeting of Mayors of
larger cities with cabinet members on urgent problems
facing cities, it was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded
by Alderman Hinde, to authorize Mayor Behrel to attend said
meeting on July 25th. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Leer, Figard, and Seitz
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
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PETITION The petition signed by residents in the area requesting
4 -way stops 4 -way stop signs at the intersection of Walnut and
Walnut t Jeannette submitted by Alderman Bolek was referred to
Jeannette the Streets and Traffic Committee for their consideration
with Phase I of Traffic Safety Survey.
PETITION The petition signed by residents submitted by Alderman
No Parking Shillington, requesting No Parking signs on the north side
north side of Dover Drive from Miami Lane west to Marshall Drive
Dover Drive was referred to Commission of Public Works for sign
installation and City Attorney for necessary ordinance.
TRAFFIC
SURVEY
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Czubakowski, to authorize the City Attorney to draft the
necessary ordinance to implement recommendations of
Police Department in accordance of Phase I of Traffic
Safety survey. After discussion, motion was withdrawn.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, that the regular meeting of the City Council
adjourn. Motion declared Carried.
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Bertha Eleanor Rohr ach,CITY CLERK
APPRO"tIED `BY ME THIS c74,4.,/ DAY OF
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