10/20/1969MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1969
CALL TO ORDER: The regglar meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, was called to order by Mayor Herbert H.
Bbhrel at 8:10 P.M. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. Herzberg
of the Good Shepherd 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, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels,
Present also were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Deputy
Fire Chief Cory, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, Building
Commissioner Schuepfer, Engineer Muldowney, and City Attorney DiLeonardi
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
PRESENTATION? Mayor Behrel presented a resolution appropriately framed
C. E. Greco passed by the City Council at a previous meeting to
Mr. C. E. Greco commending him for his years of service
as Chairman of. the Youth Commission.
U.N.Day
Ald.
Czubakowski
MINUTES:
REPORTS OF
CITY
OFFICIALS:
Police Chief
Fire Chief
ZONING SUIT
Beam
City
Attorney
MayorBehrel presented to Alderman Czubakowski, Chairman
of United Nations Day, the Distinguished Service Award
from the United Nations Association of the United States
of America, in appreciation of public service in pro-
motion of nationwide observance of United Nations
Day, October 21, 1969.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting
of October 6, 1969, as published. Motion declared
Carried.
The following reports were ordered to be placed on file:
Police Department 3rd Quarter Report; Statement of Cash
Receipts, January 1 to September 30, 1969.
Police Chief Hintz reported that nine new police recruits
are attending the Northwest Police Academy and will
complete courses November 21st.
Deputy Fire Chief Cory reported that North Maine Fire
Protection District will serve the District with fire
protection no later than November 8th.
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that an appeal has been
filed in the Beam Zoning Variation Case. It was moved
by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Michaels, to
authorize City Attorney DiLeonardi to proceed with the
defense of said appeal. 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 Metropolitan
Sanitary District has filed their brief and abstract
and the City's brief and additional abstract is due
in about twenty days. He further reported that the
City has filed answer in the Spindler Trees Case.
City Attorney appeared before Judge Healy today in 6�
the Richard Peterson case appeal.
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CITY City Attorney DiLeonardi submitted a statement from
PROPERTY double M Inc., Realtors in the amount of $585.00 for
Sunset & expenses incurred regarding the property located at
Stillwell Sunset and Stillwell and letter requesting return of
earnest money deposit. The letter and statement were
referred to the Judiciary and Building and Grounds
Committee for study and report.
CROATIAN City Attorney gave an oral opinion on the Croatian
FUA - Potter Home property located at Potter and Dempster, stating
& Dempster that he had investigated and based upon information from
the County Superintendent of Schools and the State
Superintendent of Schools, the Croation property is
not property used for school purposes and that use of
the Ballard and Potter property would not be prohibitive
for gasoline station purposes. He further reported that
a telegram had been received from J. Badovianc,
Supreme President, CFUA Childrens Home advising that
the home is being disbanded and property will no longer
be used for this purpose and land will be leased for
uses permitted by zoning code.
Rio -Rand City Attorney DiLeonardi reported thattthe Rio -Rand
Motel Motel case was before the courts this morning but
continued. City Attorney was requested by Council to
ascertain the beneficial owners of subject property.
COMMITTEE It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
REPORTS: Hinde, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
ZONING CASE recommendation to concur with the recommendation of the
69 -49 -SU Zoning Board in Case 69 -49 -SU, to grant petition for
S.W.Corner Special Use of property located at the southwest corner
Ballard & of Ballard and Potter as a gasoline service station and
Potter authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary
ordinance for further consideration of the Council.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 8 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Tigard, Hinde,
Czub.akowski, Swanson, Thomas, Michaels,
NAYS: 9 - Alderman Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Wagner,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being nine negative votes, Motion declared lost.
EQUIPMENT:
POLICE It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman
FILING Bonaguidi, to concur with Police Committee's recommendation
SYSTEM to approve an additional expenditure of $350 for police
department filing system. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17- Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Tigard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 0- None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
POLICE Mayor Behrel reported that the Council had met in
DEPARTMENT Executive Session for approximately two weeks to discuss
CCPA the letter from Cook County Police Association and on
a vote of thirteen for and two againt; one being absent,
the following recommendation was adopted: "That the
Mayor and City Comptroller are directed to continue their
negotiations with representative members of the Police
Department relative to wages and other working conditions
and that no action be taken at this time regarding the
demands of the Cook County Police Association". It was
moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Prickett,
to ratify the action of the Council taken at said
executive session. Upon roll call, the vote was:
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POLICE AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
DEPARTMENT- Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
CCPA Swanson, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
(Cont'd) Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 2 - Alderman Wagner, Thomas
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
POLICE DEPT. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman
CARPETING Figard, to concur with Building and Grounds recommendation
to authorize the purchase of carpeting for the Communica-
tions room of the Police Department, cost not to exceed
$1200, including installation. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Boli?k, 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.
MICROFILMER It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman
Leer, to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's
recommendation to authorize the purchase of a 600-K
Microfilmer from Eastman Kodak Company at a cost of
$4,395.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Swansont, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 1 - Alderman Prickett
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
LIQUOR It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman
LICENSES Hinde, to extend the closing hours of liquor licensees
CLOSING to 4 a.m. on January 1st only and authorize the City
HOURS Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion
declared Carried.
LIQUOR It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded. by Alderman
LICENSES Hinde, to concur with License Health and Inspection
CLASS E Committee's recommendation to eliminate Class E
to CLASS A classification of liquor licenses and grant Class A
liquor licenses to threelicensees presently holding
a Class E license. It was moved by Alderman Leer,
seconded by Alderman Prickett, to defer action to next
meeting.
SALT
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for Salt to all five
bidders, Cargill, Diamond Crystal Salt Co., Hardy Salt
Co., International Salt Co., and Morton Salt Co., to
be purchased at a cost of $13.80 per ton. 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.
WHITE & It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner,
RIVERVIEW to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recom-
mendation to post 4 -way stop signs at the intersection of
White and Riverview and authorize City Attorney to draft
necessary ordinance, Motion declared Carried,
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WELWYN It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
& CEDAR Swanson, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommeddation to post 4 -way stop signs at Welwyn and
Cedar and authorize the City Attorney to draft the
necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
PLAINFIELD It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner
AVENUE to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recom-
mendation to post "No Parking Anytime, except Saturdays
Sundays, and Holidays" signg ontthe west side of
Plainfield. Avenue from Howard Street north to Plainfield
School. Motion declared.Carried.
MFT It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Figard,
RESOLUTION to adopt Resolution appropriating $75,000 MFT Funds -
SECTION 85CS Section 85CS for the improvement of Wolf Road, from
Golf to Rand, Stone Street, from Eighth to Cornell,
Princeton Street, from Wolf to Pinehurst and Eighth
Avenue from Drake to Stone. 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.
MFT It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
RESOLUTION Wagner, to adopt Resolition appropriating $185,000 MFT
SECTION 86CS Funds - Section 86CS for the improvement of Railroad
Avenue from Pratt to Touhy; Dale Street from Estes to
Touhy; Chestnut from Howard to Prospect. 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.
PARKING
SYSTEM
Referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study
and report was a revised system of Parking in the entire
City, similar to the system in Evanston.
GOLF -WOLF It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Traffic Prickett, to authorize. Mayor Behrel to approach the State
Circle Highway Department to determine the status of signalization
of the Golf -Wolf traffic -Circle. Motion declared Carried.
ADV. BIDS
Well #2,3,
& 5
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation
to advertise for bids returnable November 10th at 10 a.m.
for repairs and or revisions to Wells #2, 3, and 5,
as recommended by City Engineer and Commissioner of Public
Works - City Engineer to draw the necessary specifications.
Motion declared Carried..
TRANSFORMER It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman
WATER PLANT Figard, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation
THACKER ST. to authorize Commonwealth Edison Company to move the
transformer immediately east of the Water Plant on Thacker
Street, to a platform eight feet above the ground,
at a cost not to exceed $1,000. 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.
STORM SEWER
SECTION 18
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It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to concur with Sewer Committee's recommendation
to award the bid for Section 18 of the Storm Sewer program
to the low bidder, George D. Hardin, Inc., in the amount
of $53,989.65, and return checks and or bonds of the
unsuccessful bidders. 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
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
SIGN It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
7 -ELEVEN Thomas, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
ELMHURST Committee's recommendation to approve the sign permit
for 7 -Eleven Food Store at 810 Elmhurst Road. Motion
declared Carried.
SIGN It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
MR. STEAK Shillington, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
ELMHURST Committee's recommendation to approve the sign request
for sign 21'6" high for Mr. Steak at 1195 Elmhurst Rd.
Motion declared Carried. Alderman Szabo voted No.
SIGN It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
ROY ROGERS Shillington, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
ELMHURST Committee's recommendation to deny sign request of
Roy Rogers for sign 33'6" high at 1199 Elmhurst Rd.
Motion declared Carried.
PARKING Alderman Wagner reported that the Building Control and
GASOLINE Inspection Committee had investigated the problem of
SERVICE parking vehicles on property occupied by gasoline service
STATIONS stations and found an ordinance controlling same was
withdrawn at a previous meeting. The problem was discussed
5or some time and referred back to Building Control
and Inspection Committee for further study and recom-
mendation.
ADV. BIDS It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded by Alderman
Civil Defense Shillington, to concur with Civil. Defense Committee's
Sirens recommendation to advertise for bids returnable November
10th at 10 a.m. for the purchase and installation of a
Civil Defense siren at Wolf -and Howard, relocation of
the siren at Scott and Northshore to a location east of
the tollway, purchase of emergency tools and equipment
for Civil Defense fire rescue truck and two required
water containers and additional water cans for E.O.C.
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 $93,816.25 (See motion to withdraw
Voucher #9164 in amount of $597.00 on page
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
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SPECIAL Alderman Swanson made a report on the meeting atteeded
AERONAUTICS by him and Mayor Behrel in Washington, D. C., with
representatives of Cities and Villages throughout the
United States affected by noise and air pollution
from aircraft, stating that he believed much was
accomplished and that the City of Des Plaines should
consider seriously membership in.?Nationa1 Organization
formed at this meeting.
NOISE It was moved by Alderman. Prickett, seconded by Alderman
ABATEMENT Swanson, to adopt a resolution re noise abatement
and forward same to the National Association recently
formed. Motion declared Carried.
AIRPORT The request of Alderman Seitk to draft a resolution
CONSTRUCTION urging the City of Chicago to expedite plans for the
ELSEWHERE construction of another airport elsewhere was referred
to the Special Aeronautics Committee.
VOUCHER # It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Thomas
9164 to withhold Voucher #9164 in the amount of. $597.00,
Withheld from payment pending further investigation. Motion
declared Carried.
ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Z-22-69 Hinde, to adopt Ordinance Z-22-69, rezoning property
1533 Des located at 1533 Des Plaines Avenue, to C-2 Commercial
Plaines District. 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.
ORDINANCE
M-42-69
TAX RATE
LIMITS
ORDINANCE
M-44-69
SA 171
ORDINANCE
M-45-69
SA 170
It was moved by Alderman•Figard, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to adopt Ordinance M-42-69, having to do with
Tax Rate Limits for Police Protection Fund, School
Crossing Guard Fund and Working Cash Fund. 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.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Michaels, to adopt Ordinance M-44-69 rebating prepayments
of the 9th and 10th installments of Des Plaines Special
Assessment #171 - Westfield Gardens. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillingtoh, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
Seitz, to adopt Ordinance M-45-69 rebating the 10th
installment of Des Plaines Special Assessment #170
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; - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
M-46-69
Burglar Alarm
DES PLAINES
PARK DISTRICT
"Boeckenhauer
ppoperty"
LOT DIVISION
VanBuren &
Margret
STUART"S
RESUBDIVISION
MAYOR BEHREL
MUNICIPAL
PROBLEMS
COMMISSION
BRADLEY,
BRENTWOOD &
DULLES
PETITION
ARNOLD CT.
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It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to adopt Ordinance M-46-69 having to do with
Direct Burglar Alarm Connections. Upon rollcall, 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.
A copy of the letter from Attorney James Dowd, representing
Des Plaines Park District stating that the Park District
has acquired the necessary land on Alfini Drive north
of Hoffman for park purposes was referred to the Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals.
The request of Mrs. Johnson to divide two lots into three
at VanBuren and Margret was referred to the Plan
Commission for study and report.
The plat of Stuart's Resubdivision located within 11
miles of the City limits at Linneman and Dempster was
referred to the Plan Commission for study and report.
Mayor Behrel reported to Council that he has been'
appointed by Mr. Jack. E. Walker to the Cities and Villages
Municipal Problems Commission.
The req-uest of Alderman Shillington for stop signs at
Bradley on Dulles and Brentwood Drive and Dulles and
a 4 -way stop sign at Dulles and Beau Drive,,was referred
to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report.
The petition submitted by Alderman Shillington, requesting
that Arnold Court become a one-way street northbound
between Dorothy Drive and Florian Drive was referred
to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study ,and
report:o. Also Traffic Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by
Alderman Prickett, that the regular meeting of e City
Council adjourn.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
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ERBERT H. BEHR L, MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
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