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08/04/19698/4/69 174 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 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. Robert Bruehl, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church, followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. Absent was Alderman Bonaguidi. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, Building Commissioner Schuepfer, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, City Engineer Fletcher, and City Attorney DiLeonardi. There being a quorum 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 July 21, 1969, as published. Alderman Szabo offered a correction - Page Six, Paragraph 7, adding the following thereto: "Alderman Szabo requested that semi-weekly inspections be conducted by the Health Department and reported to the Council." After correction, Motion declared Carried. REPORTS OF The following reports were ordered placed on file: CITY OFFICIALS: Building Commissioner - Month of July, 1969; Statement of Cash Receipts, January to June; Health Department, July, 1969. ADV. FOR BIDS - Hydrants & Valves Following the progress report of City Engineer Fletcher on various projects, it was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to advertise for bids, return- able August 25th for fire hydrants and water valves in areas throughout the City, City Engineer to draft specifidations. Motion declared Carried. City City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that Judge McGilloucudy Attorney has requested an extra week to review the Mt. Prospect Annexation case and a decision should be received next week. He also reviewed the status of the Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the parking of recreation trailers. Proposed ordinance re same was referred to the Municipal Development Committee and Building Control and Inspection Committee for further study. City Attorney was authorized to submit the text amendment regarding the parking of trucks in residential areas to the Zoning Board for public hearing. Water & Mayor Behrel reported on the legal opinion submitted by Sewer Svs. City Attorney DiLeonardi regarding the serving of School School Dist. Districts 207 and 63 with water and sewer services in an 207 & 63 area certificated by Illinois Commerce Commission to Domestic Utilities Company, north of Golf Road. A meeting was set with representatives of said districts, Water Committee, City Attorney and City Engineer for 7:30 P.M., August 7th. It was then moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Figard, to adopt a resolution that Council pursue the possibility of securing an avenue to permit annexation of the property north of Golf Road to be developed as Maine North High School and School District 63 Junior High School, to allow the City to serve said properties with water and sewer. Motion declared Carried. REIMAN It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman SUBDIVISION Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to approve Plat of Reiman Subdivision, out= side the City Limits on Gregory Street. Motion declared Carried. ZONING CASE 69-42-R 1181 VanBuren ZONING CASE 69 -37 -RA 1541 to 1551 Elmhurst MORATORIUM DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS COMMITTEE MEETING RESOLUTION NEW POST OFFICE LOCATION COMMITTEE MEETING III FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 8/4/69 175 Page two It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to rezone property located at 1181 VanBuren Case 69-42-R to C-2 Commercial and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance for further consideration by the Council. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded byAlderman Shillington to table motion. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 9 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Czubakowski, Wagner, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels NAYS: 6 - Alderman Prickett, Sherwood, Figard, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being nine affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to rezone property located at 1541 to 1551 Elmhurst to C-2 Commercial upon annexation and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances for further consideration by Council. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Bolek, to defer action on Committee report. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to remove moratorium on drive-in restaurants until Council receives definite classification for same or a definition of "drive-in restaurant". After discussion, Motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Czubakowski, to direct the Building Commissioner to withhold any building permits for drive-in restaurants for the next two weeks, including pending permits of Mr. Rogers and Mr. Steak. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 10 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, Czubakowski, Wagner, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. NAYS: 5 - Alderman Sherwood, Figard, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being ten affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Alderman Swanson set a meeting of the Municipal Development Committee for 7:30 P.M., August llth, preceding the Committee as a Whole meeting. Alderman Bolek submitted a petition signed by 82 residents in the area of Oakton and Lee Streets, protesting the proposed site at the corner of Oakton and Executive Way of the new U. S. Post Office Building, citing reasons for same. It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Leer, to adopt a resolution protesting said site and forward to Senators Dirksen, Percy, and Congressman Collier along with above-mentioned petition. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Thomas set a meeting of the Police Committee immediately following the Committee as a Whole, August llth. It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman Swanson, to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation to lease equipment from Central Telephone Company at $225.00 per month plus an installation charge of $325.00 - contract for a five year period - for a fire alarm system at Fire Station #1, setting a fee of $110 per year license and panel charge for each hook up. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: - 1 Ald. Bonaguidi There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. hell) 1 1 PROGRESS CITY OFFICES ELECTRONIC VOTE SYSTEM VEHICLE LICENSE FEES LIQUOR LICENSE RAND RD. SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT NO PARKING Bellaire - University NO PARKING North Ave. SIDEWALKS Elmhurst Rd. Mt. Prospect 8/4/69 176 Page three Alderman Szabo reported that the work necessary for the transfer of various city offices is progressing but there is no need for a temporary office building at this time. Referred to the Building and Grounds Committee was Alderman Michaels request for an electronic vote siitch system to be installed to record Council members votes. It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to concur with License Health and Inspection Committee's recommendation to discontinue the $1 discount on vehicle licenses if purchased before February 1, 1969, and set the fee for Vehicle Licenses at $10 at all times, authorizing the City Attorney to draft the necessary amendment to the ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 9 - Aldermen Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Thomas, Michaels. NAYS: - 6 - Aldermen Koplos, Prickett, Wagner, Swanson, Seitz, Shillington. ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaquidi There being nine affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Seitz, to concur with License Health and Inspection Committee's recommendation to deny liquor license request of Mike Cino for proposed restaurant -lounge to be located on Rand Road, northwest of Golf Road. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to rescind the contract with Nelson -Pratt Company, effective immediately. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Setiz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to award the contract for Sidewalk Replacement to E. Russell at a cost of 75 per sq. foot, effective immediately. Upon roll call, the vote was; AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek, Leer, F4gard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to post "No Parking At Any Time" signs on both sides of Bellaire Avenue, beginning at a point north of the north line of 345 Bellaire Avenue northerly to University and on both sides of University from Bellaire Avenue to Tri-State Tollway and authorize City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to post "No Parking" signs on North Avenue on the north side from First Avenue to Second Avenue - signs to read "No Parking 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays" City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda- tion to advertise for bids returnable August 25th at 10 a.m. for sidewalks on Elmhurst Road and Mt. Prospect Road, cost to be shared by Commonwealth Edison Co., Mt. Prospect SIDEWALKS REPLACEMENT SPEED LIMIT DEMPSTER TRAFFIC Iroquois & Maple School Area COMMITTEE MEETING PARKING LOT PRAIRIE AVE. Rypkema PARKING LOT #1 - METERS PARKING LEE STREET COMMITTEE MEETING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING C. E. GRECO COMMITTEE MEETING 8/4/69 175-A Page four Park District, and City of Des Plaines, specifications to be drawn by City Engineer. Motion declared Carried. The letter from Thomas Realty Company regarding speed limit on Dempster from Potter Road to Railway was referred to the Mayor to request State Highway Department to conduct a study. The letter from the Traffic Commission regarding the Survey conducted by Cadette Troop 624 on the traffic situation surrounding the Maple and Iroggois Schools was referred to various departments involved for those items needing further consideration. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to authorize Mayor Behrel to write letter of commendation to Girl Scout Troop 624 for their interest. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Wagner set a meeting of the Building Control and Inppection Committee for 8 P.M., August 6th, in the Office of Building Commissioner. It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommenda- tion to authorize City Engineer to draw plat of property presently occupied by City as parking lot at the rear of Ellinwood on Prairie Avenue, and authorize City Attorney to research the Rypkema Agreement further. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Michaels, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recom- mendation to purchase and install 27 new five hour meters and 35 new two hour meters in Parking Lot #1, at an estimated cost of $3,410.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. The letter from Immanuel Lutheran Church, requesting removal of four parking spaces on the west side of Lee Street in front of day school, was referred to the Parking Lots Committee for study and report. Alderman Koplos set a meeting of the Parking Lots Committee for August 13th at 8:30 P.M. Referred to the License Hedlth and Inspection Committee was the proposed draft of Liquor License Application as prepared by Mayor's Office. Alderman Sherwood set a meeting of the Youth Activity Committee for August 7th at 8 P.M. It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Bolek, to authorize Mayor Behrel to send letter of. commendation to Youth Commission Chairman, C. E. Greco commending him on his recent appointment to the Governor's Youth Advisory Committee. Motion decla ed Carried. Alderman Shillington set a meeting of the City Code Committee with Judiciary Committee for 7 P.M., August 7th with City Attorney. g�N 1 1 COMMITTEE MEETING SEMINAR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SEEGERS RD. EXTENSION HARTMANN CONTRACT BILLS PAYABLE: MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING FIRST READING 8/4/69 117'6=A Page five Alderman Michaels set a meeting of the Judiciary Committee with City Attorney to discuss pending litigation, for August 7th at 8:30 P.M. It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to concur with Judiciary Committee's recom- mendation to authorize the expenditure of $190 registration costs for the purpose of the City'Attorney to attend the Collective Bargaining Seminar by the American Management Association. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. ORDINANCES: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to ratify the action of Mayor Behrel in negotiating the price for the parcel of property owned by Mr. Hartmann to improve the Seegers Road extension for a price of $5,000. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 1 - Alderman Szabo ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. 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 PAYMENT FOR SAME: $100,860.37. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Swanson, to concur with Finance Committee's recommendation to defer action on the offer of Industry and Government Management Services to conduct a management survey in the City at this time. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Czubakowski set a meeting of the Beautification Committee for August 7th at 8:30 P.M. Placed on M-32-69 M-33-69 M-34-69 M-35-69 M-36-69 M-37-69 First Reading were the following ordinances: Tax Levy Ordinance Increasing Class A and Class B Liquor Licenses by one Increasing Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax from 3/4 to 1%. Increasing Municipal Service Occupation Tax from 3/4 to 1% Civil Defense Organization Literature concerning Veneral Diseases 8/4/69 31717T -A Page six ORDINANCES: M-38-69 - Trespassing FIRST READING: M-39-69 - Dog Kennels M-40-69 - Disorderly Conduct M-41-69 - Fallout Shelters T-12-69 - No Parking west side of White Street from Oakton Street north 150 feet; North side of Dover Drive from Miami Lane west to Marshall Drive T-13-69 - Two way stop signs = Leahy Circle & Kathleen T-14-69 - No Parking - Wille Road from Mt. Prospect Rd. to York Road T-15-69 - No Parking on west side of Third Ave. north of Rand T-16-69 - Limiting Parking on north side of Devon Ave. from River Road east to Tollway T-17-69 - 6,000 lbs. load limit on Howard from River to White T-18-69 - Four Way Stop Streets Z-15-69 - Text Amendment - Non -conforming Buildings Z-16-69 - Text Amendment - Fees Z-17-69 - Text Amendment - Occupancy Certificates and Cash Bonds B-4-69 - Amending Building Code relating to Class K Buildings of Mixed Occupancy ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman B-3-69 Swanson, to waive First Reading of Ordinance B-3-69, Ceilings amending the building code having to do with minimum requirements for fire resistant material for all ceilings, beams and trusses. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Thomas to adopt Ordinance B-3-69. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman B-5-69 Swanson, to waive First Reading of Ordinance B-5-69, Sewer Con- having to do with Sewer Connections and Street Openings. nections Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Street Swanson, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to adopt Ordinance Openings B-5-69. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to table Ordinance B-5-69. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 13 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 3 - Alderman Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion to table Ordinance B-5-69 Carried. RESOLUTION It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman 15" storm Wagner to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and sewer permit City Clerk to sign application for permit to install a 15" storm sewer into Weller Creek at the east end of River Street. Motion declared Carried. RESOLUTION It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Sidewalk Figard, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Mannheim Rd. City Clerk to sign an application for permit to use Toll Highway right-of-way for the construction of sidewalks 1 on Mannheim Road. Motion declared Carried. RESOLUTION 15" storm sewer - Washington It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an application for permit to construct a headwall on a 15" storm sewer in Weller Creek near Washington Streit. Motion declared Carried. o MFT - 84CS RESOLUTION ZONING CASES: 69-39-R, 69-40-R, 69-41-R IDale & Touhy 69-43-R 69-44-R 1 MCKAY-NEALIS SIXTH ADDITION MODEL ROCKETRY LOT DIVISION Birch St. DOLORES SUBDIVISION WATER PLANTS Pump Service APPOINTMENT: YOUTH COMMISSION RESIGNATION BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Joseph F. Navin NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE 8/4/69 ]1.f73 Page seven It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Leer to adopt a resoluti.dn appropriating $65,000 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the improvement of Seegers Road and Seegers Road Extension - Section 84CS. Motion declared Carried. The letters from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the following cases were referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. 69-39-R, 69-40-R, 69-41-R, - Southeast corner of Dale and Touhy 69-43-R - 575, 579, and 583 Forest Avenue 69-44-R - 1854 Berry Lane The Plat of McKay Nealis Subdivision and Letter from Plan Commission re same was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. A proposed draft of Ordinance for Model Rocketry prepared by Chris DeVoney was referred to the Fire Committee for study and report. The request of Mrs. Angel to subdivide(o200 foot frontage on Birch Street in to 55' lots on the north frontage was referred to the Plan Commission The request of the owners of Dolores Subdivision to resubdivide six lots into seven lots was referred to the Plan Commission for study and report. It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to enter into a maintenance agreement to inspect and main- tain Pump Controls, motor controls, chlorinators and specialty valves, located at both water plants in the City with S. P. D. Services, Inc., as per terms of contract. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington,' Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT; 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Figard, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mrs. Charlene Baron, 150 Ardmore Road, to the Youth Commission term to expire March 31, 1972, filling a vacancy. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Hinde to accept with regret the letters of resignation from the Board of Fire and Police Commission of Mr. Harold Abhe and Mr. Harold Tures, and authorize the Mayor to write letters of commendation. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Joseph F. Navin, 1519 Ellinwood to the Board of Fire and Police Commission, to fill the vacancy - term to expire April 30, 1971. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to authorize Mayor Behrel to attend the National League of Cities Conference December 1st to December 5th in San Diego, California. Upon roll call, the vote was: l`,7GP� 8/4/69 179 Page eight CONFERENCE AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, (Cont'd) Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. IIICOMMITTEE Alderman Szabo set a meeting of the Building and Grounds MEETING Committee for 7:30 August 14th. DUMP SITE RIVER & GOLF Alderman Szabo requested a bi-weekly report with copies to Sanitation Committee from Health Department Inspection and Department of Public Works on grading and back -filling. COMMITTEE Alderman Hinde set a meeting of the Fire Committee for MEETING August 12th at 7:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Szabo, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared Carried. APPROVED BY ME THIS. 44Q DAY OF rij2147 ERBERT H. BEHREL, MAYOR 1 Bertha Eleanor Rohrb ch, City Clerk