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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES AND DEPOSITS. The Clerk read for first
reading an ordinance to change the discount to penalty on water bills and to increase
the deposit of renters from $5.00 to $10.00. The Clerk desired the rules suspended to
adopt the ordinance and after discussion the motion was made by Alderman Behrel and
seconded by Davis to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pro tem put
the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman
Schubert, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, and Davis. Nays: Alderman
Hansen, Wolf, Prickett, Dahl and McKay. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion lost,
a two-thirds vote needed to suspend the rules. On motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded
by Hansen the ordinance was referred to the Water Committee.
On motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Dahl Superintendent Warnicke was
instructed to make some repairs on Weller Creek bridge on erif—tva ':
On motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Wolf future repair of bridge was
referred to the Street and Finance Committees.
Engineer Fletcher reported of need of new lights on Miner Street bridge, which
he said would be about x;5,00000. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded
by Behrel the Engineer be instructed to prepare a resolution for "Change Order" for
• four lights on bridge with Motor Fuel Tax Funds. The Mayor pro tem put the question
and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen,
Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Davis
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▪ and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried.
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On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by Dahl the Clerk was instructed to
contact the Safety Council regarding publicity on enforcing the Bicycle ordinance
and Alderman Auck to instruct the Police Department about same.
On motion by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Jacobs the Police Department to
check on privileged persons not placing money in parking meters, including doctors and
assistants.
Alderman Behrel informed the Council of the death of Mrs. Pansy Talcott, wife
of Harry Talcott, former City official. On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by
Wolf, the Clerk was instructed to write a letter of condolence to Mr. Talcott.
The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Davis to adjourn the
meeting to Monday, June 28, 1954, at 8:00 P.M..
Otto W. J.
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES,ILLINOIS,
HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, JUNE 28, 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, Harm, Dahl, Blume,
Davis and McKay.
Alderman McKay gave a report on cost of garbage collections and after discussion
the motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Schallawitz to adopt the following
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION
OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE COLLECTION AND
REMOVAL OF RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE AND RUBBISH4l.eAUJ
The motion was then made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Davis to hold thel ordinance
in abeyance so that each Alderman could receive a copy of the ordinance. tie Mayor
ruled Alderman Wolf out of order. - -.-. -• -_ -. - 1 call for a vote
to -lust in the ing: he Clerk called the roll with the following result:
Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs and McKay. Nays: Alderman Hansen,
Wolf, Harm, Dahl, Blume and Davis. The Mayor declared the motion lost. The -Magor
t� - - -• o hold the ord' e, and the Clerk
called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Wolf, Harm, Blume and
Davis. Nays: Alderman Schubert, Tures,Schallawitz, Jacobs, Dahl and IcKay. The Mayor
declared the motion lost. The Mayor put the question on adopting the ordinance and the
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Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert,
Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Dahl, Blume and McKay. Nays: Alderman Wolf, Harm and
Davis. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor informed the Council the Rams -Head Company, 254 Laurel Avenue, applied
for a building permit at 880 Graceland Avenue for retail sales and warehouse which was
denied by the Building Commissioner and which he would refer to the Building Control
and Inspection Committee.
Engineer Fletcher reported that the State Highway Department had approved the
resolution for maintenance of 25 non -arterial streets which was for 125,000.00, but
informed the Engineer that the City's share at 25% of money due was only 1120,140.33
and a voucher for that amount would be prepared. On request df Engineer Fletcher
and on motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by Schallawitz the Council approved the
advertising for bids which are to be opened at 11:00 A.M. July 16 with a representative
from the State Highway Department present. The Council to approve the bids at a later
meeting.
Alderman Blume reported that he had checked on the•inforrration regarding City
Planning services and then made the motion to award the proposal to Christopher
Chamales which was seconded by Davis. Alderman Wolf and Harm voiced their objection
to awarding the proposal. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll
with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs,
Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: Alderman Wolf and Harm. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Alderman Dahl reported on the County Rezoning at Oakton nd Elmhurst Roads of
the City Service Oil Company. He said that there had been no dbjectpra and as it was
about 22 miles from City Limits he thought the City should not object. The Council
concurred in the report.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Tures to
adjourn the meeting to July 12, 1954 at 8:00 P.M. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Otto W. J.'nridh
City Clerk
.MINUTES OF T.HE ADJOURNED MEETING OF
THE CITY CCUCIL, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, H LD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM,
100304 JUL 12,1954 AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER. , The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided
with Aldermen Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume,
Davis and McKay responding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Prickett to
approve the minutes June 7, June 14 and June 21, 1954. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports to Treasurer, Clerk, Building
Commissioner and Nurse and Welfare Association for June. Also six montrIs report of
fire calls by Marshal Kolze.
GARLAND REZONING APPROVED. The Clerk read the report of the Zoning Board of Appeals
recommending the rezoning of Lot 17, in part of Garland Division to Commercial. On
motion by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Prickett the Council ap}roved the recommenda-
tion and instructed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance.
The Clerk, on request of Alderman Dahl, was instructed tonotify the Public
School B oard regarding a meeting with the City Council July 19th at 9:00 P.M. for
future planning.
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