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02/01/19541 L? Feb. 1,1954 125 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES,ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1954. at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided with Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis, and McKay responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Tures to approve the minutes of January 18: 1954. Alderman Wolf requested that the item should be changed "at his request for increase of rezoning fees" instead of Alderman Harm. The motion was then voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Clerk for January and the Library Annual Report. Alderman Dahl reported that there would be a public meeting February 8, 1954 at 7:45 P.M. regarding the Orchard Place annexation. Alderman Dahl reported the following: TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF DES PLAINES et et Your Municipal Development Committee was asked last August to investigate the activities of the Middle States Telephone Company to see if the company was living up to the terms of its franchise. 1 1 Basis of the investigation was a complaint registered by residents of the Manilow subdivision who asserted they were experiencing undue delays in having their telephone orders filled. The committee also looked into the question of telephone service as part of its investigation. Our investigation has disclosed the following: 1. That more than 400 orders were pending when we began our investigation. 2. That the telephone company has installed some 713 phones from August through December. 3. That the installation of central office equipment permitting the addition of 1,300 new phones to the system was completed in January. 4. That all current orders should be filled within 30 working days. 5. That the telephone company has ordered 3,000 additional terminals for delivery in 1955 and 1956 to meet anticipated future needs. 6. That telephone service, although not fully satisfactory at all tithes, has improved considerable during recent months and that steps are being taken for further improvement in the future. 7. That officials of the telephone company cooperated fully with the committee and made their records available. We, therefore, find the company is living up to terms of its franchise and find no basis for revocation. Respectfully Submitted, Genter-Dahl (Signed) William Jacobs II (Signed) Dale K. Auck (Signed) On motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Wolf the report was concurred in. Alderman Dahl reported that the Municipal Development Committee investigated the Illinois Bell Telephone Company Franchise Ordinance and found a number of differ- ences and pursuant to instructions of the Council, we offered a five (5) year term. This offer was rejected by the Illinois Telephone Company. Recommend no further action betaken at this time. On motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Behrel the report was concurred in. Alderman Wolf reported that the loud speaker system was only temporarily installed to see how it operated. Alderman Wolf reported he would advertise for bids for three police cars. Alderman Auck requested that the Clerk inform the Taxicab owners of a meeting with the Committee Thursday, February 4, 1954, at 8:00 P.M. 126 2-1-54 ADOPT $61,000.00 REFUNDING WATER REVENUE BOND. The Clerk read for second reading the following ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the issue of $61,000 Refunding Water Revenue Funds of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, prescribing all the details of said bonds, and providing for the collection, segrekation and distribution of the revenue of the waterworks system of said City for the purpose of paying the cost of the operation and maintenance thereof, and paying the prin- cipal and interest of said Refunding Water Revenue Bonds. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Behrel to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented 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 THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAY- MENT FOR SAME. (A schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and affixed to resolution and on file with City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Jacobs to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, 'Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor there- upon declared the motion carried. Alderman Behrel reported the bill on Cumberland Street Light repairs and the motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by Behrel the City Engineer get estimates on replacing cables or substantial repair was approved. The Clerk reported of receiving a copy of a letter front Park District to Herzog- Kuntze Realty Company that they would except the two lots for a park in their Cumberland Terrace Subdivision. The Clerk reported receiving a Public Notice of a meeting February'll, 1954, of the State Department of Health, Public Works and Buildings and Division of Waterways to study drainage and storm water conditions particulary in Cook County. The Mayor requested that the City Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works attend the meeting. ADOPT ORDINANCE CITY ENGINEER APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. The Clerk read for first reading the following ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING CITY ENGINEER APPROVAL TO DIS- BURSEMENTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Wolf to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. and the rules suspended. The motion was then made by- FIRST READING REZONING ORDINANCE 21 W. GOLF ROAD. The Clerk read for first reading the rezoning ordinance for 21 W. Golf Road. The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second reading. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE INCREASING FIFTH WARD. The Clerk read for first reading of an ordinance increasing Fifth Ward. The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second reading. *Alderman Hansen and seconded by Schallawitz to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. 1 2-1-54 127 FIRST READING RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE. The Clerk read for first reading an ordinance to create a new classification of liquor lidense for restauant and dining room. The Mayor ordered the license placed on file for second reading. Alderman Jacobs gave a report on the Library due to his appointment to investi- gate the Library. The last paragraph he reported: I am satisfied at this time that their budget request is quite reasonable and that in the near future not only the City Government but the community as a whole will have to become aware of the greatly increased needs of this community for greater and more expanded library facilities and services. Alderman Dahl suggested that a copy of the ordinance adopted regarding City Engineer Approve disbursements for public improvements be sent to the Hoyne Savings and Loan Association. ARTHUR RIECK APPOINTED BUILDING COMMISSIONER FOR NINETY DAYS. The Mayor informed the Council he appointed Arthur Rieck Building Commissioner for ninety days as of February 1, 1954. On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Harm the appointment was approved. Alderman McKay requested that the Traffic Commission be informed to investi- gate regarding sidewalk on Wolf`Road under Chicago & Northwestern tracks for children L7 who will attend the new Cumberland School. The Mayor said he will contact Mr. Spiegler. On motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Davis the Council approved a paper pickup on February 20 or 27 by Troop 27. d ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Tures to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting regularly adjourned. 1 Otto W. ./Henrich City Cle k MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES,ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1954, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth.G. Meyer who presided with Alderman Hanson, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Prickett, Dahl, Blume and McKay.responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tures to approve the minutes of February 1, 1954. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of City Treasurer and Nurse and Welfare Association for January. Alderman Davis made his appearance at this time. Alderman Dahl reported he had the corrected Sewer Connection Ordinance and informed the Council of changes made. Alderman Wolf reported of a meeting with Mr. Jordan who had questioned the leasing of the land in rear of the building inthich he is located and the Alderman said the land would be leased as had been recommended. Alderman Wolf read a report from Chief Kolze regarding the need of an additional door in the Jordan Manufadturing Company building. There being a question if the City or Jordan install the door, the Mayor referred to License and Inspection Committee. On request of Alderman Wolf the item of Certificate of Occupancy for Commercial was referred to License and Building Permit Committee.