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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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.
8:10 P.M. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. Keith Davis
Church of the Master United Church of Christ, followed by the
Allegiance to the flag.
Behrel
Pastor
Pledge
at
of
of
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present;
Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington. Absent were Aldermen Czubakowski and
Michaels.
Present also were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire
Chief Haag, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, City Engineer Fletcher,
add Attorney Samuelson.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting
of September 15, 1969, as published. Alderman Sherwood
corrected Page seven, paragraph two changing the word
"sixteen" to "nine". After correction. Motion declared
Carried.
REPORTS OF The reports of Health Department and Building Department
CITY OFFICIALS: for September were placed on file.
City Comptroller City Comptroller announced that the NCR equipment would
be moved to new quarters October 10th and the general
offices would move October 17th.
III Police Chief
Fire Chief
Police Chief Hintz reported that he attended the Inter-
national Association of Police conference in Miami Beach
finding it to be a very helpful conference meeting
with law enforcement officials throughout the country.
Fire Chief Haag reported that over 300 people attended
Open House at the Fire Station in observance of Fire
Prevention Week.
Richard City Attorney DiLeonardi submitted a memorandum re
Peterson Suit Richard Peterson v. Board of Trustees of Des Plaines
REPORTS OF
COMMITTEES:
Zoning Case
69 -49 -SU
Ballard &
Potter
Firemen's Pension Fund and the City of Des Plaines,
explained by Attorney Samuelson. It was moved by Alderman
Prickett, seconded by Alderman Sherwood to authorize the
City Attorney to prosecute an appeal in subject case.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES.: -1.4 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None ABSTAINED: Alderman Seitz
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels
There beingf.fiurteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to concur with the reports of the Plan
Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 69 -49 -Su
to grant the Special Use of property located at Ballard
and Potter Roads as a Gasoline Service Station and
authorize the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance
for further consideration by the Council. After dis-
cussion, it was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by
Alderman Sherwood to defer action to next meeting.
DOLORES
RESUBDIVISION
Big Bend Dr.
POLICE
EQUIPMENT
Fire Dept.
LIQUOR LICENSE
Lord Hardwick
Pub -
Elmhurst Rd.
MEETING
REFUSE BAG
SURVEY
EQUIPMENT
Public Works
Truck
BELLAIRE AVE.
25 m .p.h.
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It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to approve the Plat of Dolores Resubdivision
located on Big Bend Drive and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute same. Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Thomas, Chairman of the Police Committee,
reported that an election had been held in the Police
Department on the following: "I favor representation
by the Cook Co. Police Association". Results were
48 voting yes and 3 voting No. An executive session
to discuss subject of representation was set for
Thursday, October 16th at 8 P.M.
It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman Leer,
to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation to purchase
450 feet of 215" Bi -Lateral fire hose from the Michael
J. Dalton & Co., for the sum of $967.50. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, to concur with License, Health and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to deny liquor license request
of Lord Hardwick Pub, to be located at Elmhurst Road,
for "Beer Only" license. Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Bolek announced a meeting of the License, Health
and Inspection Committee to review extension of hours
to Liquor Licensees for October 8th at 8 P.M.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, to concur with Sanitation Committee's recommenda-
tion to accept the proposal of Tobin Stahr Company, Inc.
to supply the City with 50,000 polyethylene refuse sacks
at a cost of $97.00/M and 900 refuse sack holders and
stands at a cost of $9.00 per unit to be returned should
test results prove unsatisfactory. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 15
NAYS:
ABSENT:
There
Carried.
Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
0 - None
2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels
being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to concur with Sanitation & Finance Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for the new 1970 Tractor
and Trailer to the low bidder, Gilmore International, in
the amount of $18,800. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Koplos,
to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda-
tion to post 25 m.p.h. signs on Bellaire Avenue from
Ballard Road to the dead end and on Church Street from
Bellaire Avenue east to Potter Road and on Good Avenue
from Ballard Road to Emerson Street and authorize the
City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance.
Motion declared Carried.
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BELLAIRE AVE.
3 -ton load
limit
WISCONSIN DR.
AMHERST AVE.
WAIKIKI DR.
THIRD AVENUE
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It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Koplos,
to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda-
tion to post 3 -ton load limit signs on Bellaire Avenue
from Ballard Road to the dead end and on Church Street
east to Lyman Avenue and authorize the City Attorney to
draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary ordinance to post three-way stop sisgns
at the intersection of Wisconsin Drive and Amherst Avenue,
per recommendation of Police Department and Streets and
Traffic Committee. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Seitz, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation that a stop sign be placed for traffic
on Waikiki Drive stop for traffic on Third Avenue, and
City Attorney be authorized to draft the ordinance.
Motion declared Carried.
WAIKIKI DR. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Seitz,
LAURA LANE & to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda-
RUSTY DR. tion that no controls be posted at the following
CORDIAL & intersections per recommendation of Police Department
MARSHALL Survey: Waikiki Drive and Fourth, Sixth and Seventh;
Laura Lane and Rusty Drive and Cordial Drive and Marshall.
Motion declared Carried. After discussion, the matter
of traffic controls to slow traffic on Rusty Drive was
referred to the Police Department for Traffic Survey,
south of Touhy Avenue.
ADV. FOR BIDS It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinder
I Section 84CS to advertise for bids for Seegers Road extension - Section
Seegers Rd. 84CS at the earliest possible date after approval has been
received from the State. Motion declared Carried.
INOPERATIVE Referred to Mayor Behrel to contact Commonwealth Edison
STREET LIGHTS Company, was the report from Sgt. Walters regarding .
the inoperative street lights at fifty locations throughout
the City.
TRAFFIC SURVEY It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
MARSHALL & Szabo, to authorize the Mayor to contact the State
ALGONQUIN Highway Department to conduct a traffic survey at the
intersection of Marshall and Algonquin to warrant the
installation of traffic signals. Motion declared Carried.
Touhy-Mannheim The letter from C -]Line Corporation regarding certain
Industrial traffic conditions surrounding the Touhy-Mannheim Industrial
Park Park was referred to the Traffic Commission for study and
report.
MFT STREET Alderman Sherwood requested that aldermen receive copies
IMPROVEMENTS of specifications for street improvements with Motor Fuel
Tax prior to the advertising for bids.
RAND ROAD &
DEMPSTER
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Figard,
to authorize the Mayor to contact the State Highway
Department requesting either better illumination for
the intersection of Rand Road and Dempster Street, or the
posting of proper signs, in an effort to eliminate the
traffic hazard...said request to be accompanied by statistics
of accidents at this intersection. Motion declared Carried.
PETITION - 4- Alderman Swanson presented a petition requesting 4 -way
way stops stop signs at the intersection of Welwyn and Cedar Avenues
Welwyn & Cedar which was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for
study and report.'
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WATER VALVES
& HYDRANTS
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It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to concur with Water and Finance Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for the water valves
and hydrants to the low bidder, Rossetti Construction
Company, in the amount of $29,910.00 and return the
checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. Upin
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ADV. FOR BIDS It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
SEEGERS RD. Thomas, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation
WATERMAIN to advertise for bids, returnable October 27, 1969, at
10 a.m. for the Seegers Road Extension watermain.
Motion declared Carried.
OLD WELLER The petition from residents of Columbia Avenue and Harvey
CREEK Avenue, submitted by Alderman Figard, regarding Old
Weller Creek was referred to the Sewer Committee, City
Engineer, and Mayor Behrel.
MEETING
IPARKING OF The problem of Parking of certain vehicles on the grounds
VEHICLES - occupied by Gasoline Service Stations was referred to the
SERVICE Building Control and Inspection Committee for study and
STATIONS report.
Alderman Figard announced a meeting of the Water Committee
with City Engineer, Commissioner of Public Works, for
Tuesday, October 7th at 8:30 to discuss Water Rehabilitation.
Alderman ^bagnercannouncedaa meeting of the Building
Control and Inspection Committee for October 9th at
8 P.M. in the office of Building Commissioner.
PARKING METER
RATES - 50
It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recom-
mendation to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance to be effective January 1, 1970 to increase
the rate of all ten-hour parking meters under the City's
jurisdiction to 50 per day. Motion declared Carried.
ADV. FOR BIDS It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman
PARKING LOT Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommenda-
Ellinwood St. tion to advertise for bids returnable October 27th at
10 a.m. for the Ellinwood Street Parking Lot, known as
the Des Plaines Tomorrow lot improvement. Motion declared
Carried.
ADV. FOR BIDS It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman
PARK PLACE Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommenda-
LOT LIGHTING tion to advertise for bids returnable October 27th at
10 a.m. for the Park Place Parking Lot Lighting Improvement.
Motion declared Carried.
MEETING
TREES
Alderman Koplos set a meeting of the Parking Lots and
Finance Committees for Monday, October 27th at 8 P.M.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to concur with Elm Tree Disease Committee's
recommendation to authorize Simonsen Nursery to plant
400 trees recently purchased, at a total cost of $3600.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
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FORESTRY It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
COMMITTEE Bonaguidi, to authorize the City Attorney to draft the
necessary ordinance changing the name of the Elm Tree
Disease Committee to the Forestry Committee. Motion
declared Carried.
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 PAYMENT FOR
SAME: Total $289,324.83. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT:2 - Alderman Czbuakowski,Michaels
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
WELLER CREEK It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman Figard,
FENCING - to concur with Special Flood Control Committee's recommenda-
Adv. for Bids to advertise for bids for fencing Weller Creek along the
east side of Cumberland Terrace, returnable October 27th
at 10 a.m., in office of City Clerk. Motion declared
Carried.
MEETING
Alderman Sherwood announced a meeting of the Special
Welfare and Counseling Committee for 7:30 P.M., October
8th with Health Director.
Alderman Prickett left the meeting at this time - 10:13 P.M.
SPECIAL Alderman Figard made the following report of the Special
I HISTORICAL Historical Society: "The Illinois State Historical Society
SOCIETY held their fall convention in Pe6ria. Mr. David Wolf,
President of the Des Plaines Historical Society attended.
The program was directed to the establishment and
function of a municipal historical museum. The construction
on the City's museum will be completed and reopen in the
next two or three weeks."
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ORDINANCE
Z-19-69
275 Thacker
ZONING CASE
69 -35 -SU
It was moved by Alderman Swanson „seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to waive First Reading of Ordinance Z-19-69,
providing for Special Use of property located at 275
Thacker Street - Zoning Case 69 -35 -SU. Motion declared
Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
Alderman Hinde to adopt Ordinance Z-19-69. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels, Prickett
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Z-20-69 Szabo, to waive First Reading of Ordinance Z-20-69,
1541-1551 rezoning property located at 1541 and 1551 Elmhurst Road
Elmhurst Rd. Zoning Case 69-37-R, to C-2 Commercial upon annexation.
ZONING CASE Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman
69-37-R Shillington, seconded by Alderman Figard, to adopt
Ordinance Z-20-69. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels, Prickett
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried. 4,
Carried.
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ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
A-7-69 Hinde, to waive First Reading of Ordinance A-7-69,
1541-1551 annexing property located at 1541-1551 Elmhurst Road.
Elmhurst Rd. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman
Shillington, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to adopt
Ordinance A-7-69. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels, Prickett
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-21-69, rezoning
Z-21-69 property located at 1181 VanBuren Avenue to C-2 Commercial
1181 VanBuren District.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-22-69, rezoning
Z-22-69 property located at 1533 Des Plaines Avenue to C-2
1533 Des Plaines Commercial District
ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
T-23-6,9 Figard, to waive First Reading of Ordinance T-23-69
No Parking prohibiting parking on either side of Seegers Road, east
Seegers Rd. of Wolf Road to the Weller Creek bridge. Motion declared
Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by
Alderman Figard, to adopt Ordinance T-23-69. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer,
Tigard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels, PrTokett.
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE
M-44-69
SA 171
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-44-69 rebating
prepayments of the 9th and 10th installments of Des
Plaines Special Assessment #171 - Westfield Gardens.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-45-69, rebating
M-45-69 the 10th installment of Des Plaines Special Assessment
SA 170 No. 170.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-46-69, having to
M-46-69 do with Direct Burglar Alarm Connections.
Burglar Alarm
ORDINANCE
M-42-69
Tax Rate
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-42-69, establishing
Tax Rate Limits for Police Protection F-nd, School Crossing
Guard Fund and Working Cash Fund.
RESOLUTION It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
R-16-69 Hinde, to adopt Resolution R-16-69, authorizing Mayor
Watermain and City Clerk to execute agreement with Chicago and
Northwestern Railway Co. to construct a watermain to
serve the property between Busse Highway and Railway Co.
tracks. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels, Prz°ckett
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ZONING CASE The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
69 -50 -SU re Case 69 -50 -SU - property located at 1560 Mt. Prospect
1560 Mt. Road, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee
Prospect for study and report. /�i�
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ZONING CASE The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
69-57-R regarding Zoning Case 69-57-R - property located at
1001 E. 1001 E. Northwest Highway was referred to the Municipal
Northwest Development Committee for study and report.
ASTRONAUTS
It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman
Figard, that the letter addressed to Mayor Behrel
signed by Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.
and Michael Collins, the first astronauts to step on
the moon, be placed in the custody of the Des Plaines
Historical. Society. Motion declared Carried.
PARKING Alderman Czubakowski's request to consider "No Parking"
PLAINFIELD on the west side of Plainfield Avenue from Howard north
to Plainfield School was referred to the Streets and
Traffic Committee for study and report.
WHITE & The petition recommending the placement of a four-way
RIVERVIEW stop sign at the corners of White and Riverview Streets
was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for
study and report.
POST OFFICE
LOCATION
It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood to adopt a Resmlution urging our legislators
to introduce legislation in the United States Congress
that would require the Post Office Department to comply
with Public Law 90-577, as does the General Services
Administration. Motion declared Carried.
NO PARKING The letter addressed to Alderman Shillington from
BRENTWOOD Brentwood School requesting "No Parking during School
SCHOOL Hours" signs on the south side of Dulles Drive adjacent
to the school was referred to the Department of Public
Works for placement of signs.
IINEWSLETTER
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Shillington introduced the subject of a
Newsletter and urged the publication of same by the City
quarterly. No action taken.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Koplos, that the regular meeting of the City Council
adjourn. Motion declared Car
APPROVED BY ME THIS T DAY
Bertha Eleanor Rohrb
city clerk
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