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09/02/1969MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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. Ernest Grant of the First Congregational 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, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, mxnattipaimmtxxxmoimmmixtamx, 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 Sherwood, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1969, as published. Motion declared Carried. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS Traffic Signals Third & Rand Scientific Machinery Movers Suit The following reports were ordered placed on file: Building Commissioner's report, August, 1969; Health Department, August, 1969. Following a progress report by the City Engineer on the Orchard Place Improvement, City Engineer Fletcher reported that the delivery date for the traffic signals at the intersection of Third and Rand Roads is twenty-six weeks hence. It was moved by Alderman Seitz, seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi, to authorize the City Engineer to install temporary traffic signals at said intersection at an estimated cost of $800. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None -There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the Scientific Machinery Movers case is scheduled to be heard before the court September 3rd and that late this afternoon he learned of their willingness to enter into a consent decree with the following: 1. Remove all non -rolling equipment from Miner Street property. 2. Allow only rolling equipment to be enclosed in locked stockade fence 3. Rolling equipment to be removed from the property within one year and cease operation completely. 4. No fine or costs involved. It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman Szabo that Council accept settlement as outlined. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. �j REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Zoning Case 9/2/69 191 Page two Action being deferred at the last regular meeting on the Committee report, regarding Zoning Case 69-42-R, the matter was brought on the floor. It was moved by Alderman 69-42-R Swanson, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to amend the Committee Report, deleting therefrom "concurring with Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals". Motion declared Carried. Following discussion, the Committee report, as amended, it was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Sherwood to defer action thereon. City Attorney DiLeonardi submitted to the Mayor at this time a communication from City Planner Tec -Search re proposed text amendment requiring "Drive-in Restaurants" to be Special Uses only. ZONING CASE It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman 69 -37 -RA Prickett, to remove from the table the motion to concur 1541 & 1551 with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation S. Elmhurst to accept petition for annexation and concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 69 -37 -RA, property located at 1541 and 1551 S. Elmhurst Road. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 9 - Alderman Prickett, Sherwood, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi. NAYS: 7 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Wagner, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels ABSENT: 0 - None There being nine affirmative votes, Motion to remove from the table declared Carried, and matter placed on the floor. After discussion, the roll call to concur was as follows: AYES: - 6 - Alderman Prickett, Sherwood, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Swanson. NAYS: 10 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Wagner, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels ABSENT: 0 - None There being :ten negative votes, Motion declared lost: -:c: MC -KAY NEALIS It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Sixth Add. Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's 401 Golf recommendation to approve Plat of McKay Nealis Sixth Addition Subdivision and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute same upon deposit of necessary cash or bond for improvements. Motion declared Carried. COMMITTEE MEETING Alderman Swanson set a meeting of the Municipal Development Committee for 7:30 P.M., September 3rd. REAL ESTATE It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Wagner, Sunset & to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's recommendation Stillwell to reject all bids for City owned real estate at Sunset & Stillwell, and return all deposits to unsuccessful bidders. Motion declared Carried. MUNICIPAL It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Figard, BUILDING to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's recommenda- Remodeling tion to authorize George Knight Company to remodel the offices presently occupied by Mayor, City Clerk and Health Department for the City Comptroller's office, at a cost of $1,505.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. COMMITTEE MEETING Alderman Szabo set a meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee for 7:30 P.M., September llth with City Attorney to discuss acquisition of land. Alderman Bolek set a meeting of the License Wealth and Inspection Committee for 8 a.m., September 16th in the Council Chambers. e 9/2/69 Page three 192 SIDEWALKS It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Elmhurst Rd. Shillington, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's :recommendation to award the bid for sidewalks on Elmhurst Road, Mt. Prospect Rd. and Washington Street, to the low bidder, Capitol Cement Co., in the amount of $7,520.00 and return bid bonds or checks of unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vo4e was: AYES: 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT:0 - None There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. VALVES & HYDRANTS It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation to reject bid received for valves and hudrants and re - advertise for bids returnable September 22nd at 10 a.m. Motion declared Carried. PARKING LOTS It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Hinde, LIGHTING to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommendation to authorize the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications to improve the lighting of Park Place and Jewel Tea Parking Lots. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Prickett uoted No! PARKING METER RATES It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommendation to increase the rate of all ten hour parking meters under the City's jurisdiction from 25 to 50 and authorize the City Attorney to prepare necessary amendment to the ordinance. It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman Hinde to defer action on said report. Alderman Szabo left the Council meeting at this time. Library Alderman Seitz, Chairman of the Library Committee, reported Addition that the Library Board has decided to add an additional service building which will provide additional stack space. COMMITTEE Alderman Sherwood, Chairman, set a meeting of the Youth MEETING Activity Committee for Thursday, September llth at 8:30 p.m. BILLS It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman PAYABLE: 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: $114,253.43. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. REMOVAL OF TREES - Spindler's Scott St. The subject of saving a number of trees on city right-of- way planted by homeowners Spindlers at 2523 Scott Street was brought to the attention of City Council by Mayor Behrel, in order to complete the street improvement of the Orchard Place area by Special Assessment 190. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Prickett, that said trees be removed and the sidewalk be placed in a straight condition as intended. Discussion continued and Mr. Robert J. Williams, 2114 Craig Drive was granted permission to address the Council, pleading the saving of subject trees. After discussion Motion was declaredCarried Alderman Shillington, Hinde, ` Seitz, and Bonaguidi, votea'No. 1 1 ORDINANCE ORDINANCE T-16-69 No Parking - Devon Ave. RESOLUTION R-14-69 Tax Immunity Bonds ORDINANCE A-6-69 Oakton St., east of Ridge Ave. ORDINANCE M-43-69 Signs OR DINANCE T-19-69 North Ave. ORDINANCE T-20-69 River St. ORDINANCE T-21-69 Bellaire University 1 T-22-69 Vehicle Licenses ORDINANCE Z-18-69 1854 Berry ZONING CASES: 69 -35 -Su 69-48-R 69 -49 -SU 9/2/69 193 Page four Motion by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to adopt Ordinance T-16-69, restricting parking on the north side of Devon Avenue, from River Road to Tollway, was withdrawn and Ordinance T-16-69 was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for further study. 11t was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Czubakowski, to adopt Resolution R-14-69 urging reciprocity of Tax Immunity between Federal and Municipal Bonds and Securities. Motion declared Carried. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance A-6-69, annexing involuntarily land on the north side of Oakton Street, east of Ridge Avenue and west of Mt. Prospect Rd. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-43-69, having to do with obsolete or off -premises sign and providing for the removal thereof. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-19-69, restricting parking on the north side of North Avenue from First Avenue to Second Avenue between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-20-69 restricting parking on River Street, east of River Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-21-69, prohibiting parking along north line of 345 Bellaire Avenue, north to University Avenue on both sides and on both sides of University Avenue from Bellaire Ave. to Tri-State Tollways. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-22-69 deleting from City Code the reduction of $1 if vehicle license fee is purchased prior to February 1. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-18-69, providing for the rezoning of property located at 1854 Berry Lane from R-1 to R-2 Single Family Residence District. Referred to the Municipal Development Committee were the letters from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re the following cases: 69 -35 -SU - 275 Thacker St. 69-48-R - 1816 Rand Rd. 69 -49 -SU - S. W. Corner Potter and Ballard HAWTHORNE Referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee was the letter Lane & Terrace from John J. Beystehner re recently installed stop signs -at the intersection of Hawthorne Lane and Hawthorne Terrace. DEDICATION Eighth Ave. PETITION - Nimitz, N. Shore Sidewalks RESIGNATION C. E. Greco RESOLUTION C. E. Greco Referred to the Plan Commission was Plat of Dedication of Eighth Avenue, by Des Plaines Park District. Referred to the City Attorney and Streets and Traffic Committee was the petition signed by 30 of 43 property owners requesting sidewalks on Eisenhower Drive, Nimitz Drive, and Northshore Avenue, where existing street improve- ments were not included in Orchard Place Improvement. It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Bolek, to accept the resignation of C. E. Greco from the Youth Commission. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Bolek to adopt the resolution commending C. E. "Pat" Greco for his many years of outstanding service as Chairman of the Youth Commission. Motion declared Carried. 1 LIQUOR LICENSE Lord Hardwicke 9/2/69 Page five 194 Referred to the License, Health and Inspection Committee was the liquor license application for a Beer Only License to operate a Lord Hardwicke Limited restaurant at the proposed location, 961 S. Elmhurst Road. VACATION Referred to the Plan Commission was the request that the Jarlath City vacate Jarlath Avenue from Hickory Street, a public Hickory alley running in a southeast and northwesterly direction west of the northern boundary of Des Plaines Avenue and public alley south of Jarlath Avenue. NIMLO It waa moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Conference Bonaguidi, to authorize the registration fee and plane fare to allow City Attorney DiLeonardi to attend the nimlo conference in Los Angeles, October 11 through October 15. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: D - :None ABSENT: -1 - Alderman Szabo There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. SUIT City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that a suit has been Edward T. filed against the City by Edward T. Szeliga re decision Szeliga VS of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals, denying variation City to build on 40foot frontage lot at 1003 Third Avenue. It was moved by Alderman Prikkett, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to authorize the firm of DiLeonardi, Hofert and Samuelson to defend the City in said case. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillirigton, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. APPOINTMENT It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Robert Koplos, to concur in Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Zeissler Robert Zeissler, 570 Webford Avenue, to fill the vacancy on the Youth Commission, term to expire April 30, 1970. Motion declared Carried. APPOINTMENT It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman CHAIRMAN Figard, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of YOUTH Rev. Ernest Grant as chairman of the Youth Commission. COMMISSION Motion declared Carried. 701 Mayor Behrel explained the progress of the 701 Program Program and stated it was necessary to divide Phase II of said program into two phases, Phase II and Phase III. It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Swanson to authorize the issuance of check in the amount of $11,800 representing share in Phase II of the 701 Program. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. POST OFFICE It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Koplos LOCATION to authorize the expenditures of Mayor Behrel and Alderman Bolek to travel to Washington, D. C., if an appointment can be established with Post Office Department officials COMMITTEE 1 1 1 MEETING 9/2/69 195 Page six and Congressman Collier. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Szabo There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Alderman Leer set a meeting of the Streets and Traffic Committee for 7 p.m., September 4th with City Engineer Fletcher and Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke. Alderman Sherwood set a meeting of Special Committee on Welfare and Counseling for September 4th at 7 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Shillington, that the regular meeting of the C,ty Council adjourn. Motion declareCarried. APPROVED f Y M THIS /7 OF , 19.• A.D. H RBE'T H. BEHREL, MAYOR DAY Bertha Eleanor RohrSach, City Clerk