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SANITARY DISTRICT SEWER PERMIT NO. 1955 - 132. The Clerk informed the Council he had a
Sewer Permit from Sanitary District at request of Engineer Fletcher for sewer extension
in Chestnut and Riverview Avenue. On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Dunlap
the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign same.
Alderman Davis presented the check for 5692.23, the balance of the Des Plaines
Mozquito Abatement Association,to the City. On motion by Alderman Martin and seconded
by Dunlap the Council accepted the check.
The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Martin that the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to pay for one more spraying with the above funds. The Mayor put
the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman
Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures
and Wolf. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by Tistle the Traffic Commission is to
be instructed to investigate the speeding on Fourth and Fifth Avenue from Benjamin
Electric to Golf Road.
On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by McKay the Clerk is to write a letter
to General Molded Products to install fence around excavation on their property.
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Due to report of Alderman Tistle the Mayor referred the condition of County
storm sewer from Nebel Trailer Park for investigation to Sewer, Sanitation Committees
and Mrs. Willer.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tures to adjourn.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to
the Mayor, with Alderman Wexler, Martin,
Schubert, Dunlap and Tures responding to
absent.
Otto W. Ji
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THF REGULAR MEFTING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DFS PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM CITY HALL,
AUGUST 1, 1955, AT 8:00 P.M.
order by the City Clerk, due to absence of
Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Davis,
roll call. Alderman Neff and Nelsen were
The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Behrel to appoint Alderman
Tures Chairman pro tem. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett
to approve the minutes°of July 11 and 18, 1955. The motion was voted upon by acclama-
tion. Alderman Wolf appeared at this time.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The. Clerk submitted the reports of Building Commissioner and City
Clerk for July. Also the Clerk's six months report of receipts and disbursements.
,The Clerk read the following two reports of Attorney Howard:
I wish to report that at the request of the Council and of Police Magistrate
Sengstock I appeared before Judge Richard Austin of the Criminal Court on the appeal
of one Robert Ryan who was found guilty by Judge Sengstock of being under the influence
of liquor. Police Officers Grupe and Volberding went down with me and appeared as
witnesses.
Assistant State's Attorney Shapiro tried the appeal on behalf of the State and
City, and in spite of the fact that all police officers told a sound, true story, the
judge found the defendant not guilty upon the appeal. I might add that the defendent
produced a couple of witnesses at the Criminal Court hearing that he did not have when
found guilty by Judge Sengstock.
(Signed) Marshall S. Howard
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I wish to report that two of the cases challenging our zoning, namely Ramshead vs
City of Des Plaines, involving property at Graceland and the Soo Line Tracks and Bauske
vs City of Des Plaines, involving the large greenhouse' acreage, have been set for trial
on August 8th and 9th respectively before Master of Chancery Albert Sheppard. Trial
of cases before a Master in Chancery is usually done piece meal and stretches out over
a considerable •period of time. I will keep you advised of developments.
I also wish to advise you that I have filed an appearance on behalf of the City
Building Commissioner, who is being sued in the Base of Philip 4. Schloss Jr. and many
other plaintiffs vs. Arthur Rieck as Building Commissioner, E. A. Herzog Construction
Company, Herzog-Kuntze Realty Company and Herzog Building Corporation. This is a
claim for damages arising out of flood conditions of last Fall in w hich it is alleged
that the basement floors of the plaintiffs were less than 4 inches thick as prescribed
by the plans and specifications and the alleged warranties of Herzog. It is alleged
that because the floors were substantially less than the 4 inches each of the plain-
tiffs suffered substantial damages ranging from $2,495 up to$3,752, due to cracking
and heaving of the basement floors. The aggregate amount of damages fought is in the
neighborhood of 375,000.
I frankly fail to see any legal liability on the part of the City or the City's
building commissioner, but it is never safe to guarantee any re+ults in a law suit. I
have prepared a motion to dismiss this case against the building commissioner on the
ground that there is no liability against him or the City under any circumstances.
(Signed) Marshall S. Howard
,The Clerk read a letter from Plan Commission regarding a 1 tter received from
Mr. Cornell on vacating park on Cambridge Road. The letter of Mr. Cornell was referred
to Attorney Howard.
OPEN BIDS OF ADDITION TO FIRE STATION AND THREE AUTOS. On., motion by Alderman Davis
and seconded by Dunlap the bids bn addition to fire station and autos were opened. The
following bids were received on addition to fire station:
Wigert Construction Company, Des Plaines
Person Construction Company, Chicago
L. D. Alexander, Chicago
29, 036.00
27,300.00
26,100.00
On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert the bids we
Fire Committee.
The following bids were received on autos:
Tudor Sedan
Holmes Motor Company
Des Plaines Motor Sales
Ladendorf Motors
-2-Ton Pick Un Truck
Kuhlman & Nagel
Holmes Motors
Des Plaines Motor Sales
Sedan Deliver Truck
Holmes Motors 1,649.00
Des Plaines Motor Sales 1,795700
A bid by Maine Leasing Corporation for a two year leasing proposal covering three cars
and equipment, including all services, maintenances, insubance and gasoline for a sum
of 3125.00 per month per car, maximum mileage per car for term of contract 30,000 and
'.05 per mile over.
net price
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1,500.00
1,545.00
1,860.00
1,269.70
1,30700
1,493.00
On motion by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Dunlap the bids ere referred to
Water and Finance Committees. On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Schubert
the Council instructed the Committee to consider the rental proposal.
ALDERMAN MCKAY REPORTED THE FOLLOWING: The Police Committee met July 21st and con-
sidered the request of Captain Spyrison of the Police Reserve for approval of an
addition to the Reserve's Rules and Regulations covering membership requirements.
Marshal Wigham and Capt. Spyrison both present,
The Committee recommends that the following addition to the Rules and Regulations
of the Police Reserves be approved:
NO MEMBER OF THE POLICE RESERVE SHALL HOLD AN ELECTIVE OFFI F IN OR FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COUNTY OF COOK, OR STATE OF ILLINOIS.
On motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Tistle the report was concurred in.
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ALDERMAN MCKAY REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:
During the meeting of the Police Committee on July 21st, the matter of enforce-
ment of parking meter regulations on Monday and Friday evenings, 6 to 9 pm, was
considered. Marshal'Wigham present.
It is the recommendation of the Police Committee that as soon as WARNING tickets
can be prepared the Marshal cause same to be affixed to the cars of violators on
Monday evenings for two successive weeks, after which period of grace (which we feel
should be granted because of the long-standing lack of enforcement on Monday evenings)
arrest tickets be issued.
The same warning procedure to be followed on Friday evenings, as soon as ordi-
nance becomes effective and meter plates are corrected to include the information as to
hours parking charges are effective on Fridays under the amended ordinance.
It is suggested the WARNING tickets read about as follows:
WARNING
Parking meter charges are in effect until
9:00 P.M. on Mondays and Fridays.
ALDERMAN MCKAY REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:
During the Police Committee meeting of July 21 at which Police Marshal Wigham,
Capt. of Police Reserve Spyrison and Alderman Tistle were present, the matter of need
of traffic regulation at Mannheim and Prospect during Sunday morning church activities
was considered. Three churches are involved.
It was decided, with approval of Marchal Wigham, that Capt. Spyrison would under -
Iake to relieve the situation through use of the Police Reserve.
Submitted as information.
ALDERMAN MCKAY REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:
One of the items considered during Police Committee meeting of July 21st was
Radar Traffic Control. Alderman Martin and Marshal Wigham present in addition to
Committee Representatives.
It was agreed by the Committee and Messrs. Martin and Wigham that it would
undoubtedly improve our traffic control problems by being an effective deterrent to
speeders, if we could acquire the radar equipment for Des Plaines.
It was further agreed that the Marshal will assemble information on the equip-
ment available, including cost data, and have it ready for consideration by the time
the Council undertakes the consideration of appropriations for 1956.
Submitted as Amformation.
ALDERMAN MCKAY REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:
In the Police Committee meeting of July 21st the matter of regulating the sale,
use, etc. of bows and arrows in the City of Des Plaines was one of the subjects con-
sidered. Alderman Martin present in addition of Committee representatives.
Draft of an ordinance prepared by Ald. McKay being A -prevision of our sling -shot
and air -gun ordinance to include bows and arrows, was submitted to the Committee and
Ald. Martin for their consideration, they to report their approval or suggestions
later to the Chairman. An extra copy of till proposed ordinance was furniEhed Ald.
Martin so he might forward it to Mr. Warren Moore* ^f the Rand Park Arcf ers for his
opinion.
Submitted as information.
OPEN BIDS ON FUEL OIL AND GARAGE ROOFING. On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by
Dunlap the Clerk was instructed to open bids on Fuel Oil and garage roofing. The
following bids were received on fuel oil:
Lund's Oil, Des Plaines,Tank Wagon Price Plus 1.3 cents
Sun Valley Oil Co., Des Plaines,
Tank Wagon Price Plus 2 cents
Sinclair Refining Co., Chicago , made a different bid. On motion by Alderman
Behrel and seconded by Dunlap the Fuel Oil bids were referred to Building and Grounds
Committee.
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The following bids were received on roofing:
George F. Dernbach, Chicago 1,704.75
R. & G. Roofing & Siding Contr.,RIver Grove 2,995.00
On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett the roofing bide were referred
to the Building and Grounds Committee.
AWARD BIDS ON TAR KETTLE AND TRACTOR. Alderman Prickett reported on bids on Tar Kettle
and Tractor. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Behrel to award
the bid on tractor to the Beer Motors for Ferguson Tractor, $2,750.0b plus tax. The
Chair put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes:
Alderman Wexler, Behrel, Prickett, McKay, Davis and Schubert. Nays: Alderman Martin,
Tistle, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. The Chair declared the motion arried.
The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bhrel'to award the bid
on Tar Kettle to the Becker Equipment & Supply Company, $1,130, term6 1% 10 days. The
Chair put the question and the Clerk called the roll With the f llowing result: Ayes:
Alderman Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap,
Tures and Wolf. Nays: None. The Chair declared the motion carried.
DRAIN SEWER THROUGH DEXTER ACRES. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded
by Tistle that the Carebuilt Corporation be ordered to disconnect their sewer from
their buildings from drain tile in Dexter Acres. After discussion Alderman Wexler
requested it be referred to Sewer Committee Thursday and asked the press to publicize
same. Alderman Wolf requested the public be allowed to speak and a roll call was
requested. The Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman
Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Davis, Schubert and Wolf. Nays: Alderman
Wexler, Dunlap and Tures. The motion was declared carried and the three persons spoke.
Alderman Wexler informed the Council he had prepared an ordinance regarding
parking meters on Friday nights.
ARTHUR A. WEINER & COMPANY AUDIT BILL. Alderman Behrel reported on an old bill of
"v400.00 of Arthur A. Weiner & Company. That the additional ex nse was required and
requested by Benjamin & Lang. The Finance Committee recommends payment of the audit
fees of 5400.00. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by McKay to
concur in the report. The Chair put the question and the Clerk called the roll with
the following result: Ayes: Alderman Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, McKay,
Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Nays: None. The motion was declared carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILLS ARE D,UE AND PAYABLE
AND THAT THE MA OR ANb CITY CLERK
BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE
PAYMENT FOR SAME.
(A schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and affixed tortesolution and on file
with City Clerk.) Total $30,794.79. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and
seconded by Martin to adopt the resolution. Alderman Wolf requeted the Patten Tractor
and Equipment Company bill removed for study. The Chair put thEI question and the Clerk
called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Wexler, Martin, Behrel,
Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf'. Nays: None. The
Chair declared the motion carried with the Patten Tractor and Ecjuipmeht Company bill
removed.
MAYOR VETOES GASOLINE SERVICE STATION ORDINANCE. The Clerk read
With respect to the Ordinance entitled:
the following letter:
An ordinance to regulate, limit and restrict the place of building gasoline
and oil service stations and of gasoline storage tanks and otherequipment
for the handling of gasoline within the City of Des Plaines.
which received a majority vote of the City Council at the meetirg of July 18, I wish
to advise that I wish to exercise my right Of veto with respect to this ordinance. My
reasons for vetoing are as follows:
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MAYOR VETOES GASOLINE SERVICE STAT ION ORDINANCE. (C ont' d . )
1) I fully agree that there is an over abundance of filling stations in the City
of Des Plaines, however, I do not believe that we have the power by a so-called frontage
consent ordinance to prohibit there erection in a properly zoned area.
2) I do concur in Section 1 of the ordinance, which is inserted from a fire
safety point of view; however, in every growing city, and especially Des Plaines, there
is bound to be some residential area contiguous to or in close proximity to commercially
IIIzoned lands, and I do not think it is constitutional to permit residentially zoned
property owners to say "yes" or "no" to the use to which commercially zoned prpperty
may be put.
3) The ordinance in question makes it possible for owners of property within
300 feet of the proposed gasoline filling stations to withhold consent for selfish
reasons, which have no bearing on the public health or safety question.
I am strongly swayed in my decision to veto the said ordinance by what was said
by the United States Supreme Court in the case of Yick Wo vs. Hopkins, 118US356, wherein
a frontage consent ordinance was involved. In that case the Court said:
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"The very idea that one man may be compelled to hold his life or the means
of living or any material right essential to the enjoyment of life, at the
mere will of another seems to be intolerable in any country where freedom
prevails, as being the essence of slavery itself."
I fully appreciate the fact that supporters of the ordinance in question are
endeavoring to do something to reduce the number of gasoline filling stations, however,
I cannot with a clear conscience, sign the ordinance and thereby be a party to depriving
someone of his constitutional rights.
Accordingly, the said Ordinance is vetoed and is before you again for further
consideration, and it will not become effective unless it receives a favorable vote of
at least nine aldermen.
III(Signed) Kenneth G. Meyer
On motion by Alderman McKay and sdconded by Dunlap the letter was deferred until next
meeting so each Alderman could get copy of letter.
The Clerk read a letter from General Molded Products, that the pond was being
filled and was 'Um thirds completed.
The Clerk read a letter dated July 21, 1955, from Division of Highways that new
signs would be erected in about ten days on Oakton Street and old signs and posts re-
moved from Algonquin Road.
FIRST READING OF BORG-WARNER ZONING ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the
ordinance rezoning to Scientific Research and Development District the southwest corner
of Wolf and Algonquin Roads. The Clerk informed the Council that the Mayor had informed
him Borg-Warner would like the Zoning Ordinance and annexation put on passage. The
motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Prickett to suspend the rules and
place the ordinance on passage, The Chair put the question and the Clerk called the
roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Davis and Tures.
Nays: Alderman Wexler., Tibtle, McKay, Schubert, Dunlap and Wolf, The Chair declared the
motion lost. On motion by Alderman Schubert and,seconded by Dunlap the ordinance was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee to r eport back neat meeting.
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION BORG-WARNER. The Clerk informed the Council he had a petition
IIIand ordinance for annexation the Borg-Warner property. The Clerk read for first reading
the annexation ordinance for the southwest corner of Wolf and Algonquin Road.
DOROTHY W. EICHNER APPOIN'T'ED CITY TREASURER. The Clerk read the following letter:
I wish to appoint Mrs. Dorothy W. Eichner as City Treasurer, City of Des Plaines,
effective August 1, 1955 to fill the unexpired term created by the vacancy of Lawrence
C. Barrett, and ask your confirmation of this appointment.
(Signed) Kenneth G. Meyer
On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Schubert the Council confirmed the appointment.
Mrs. Eichner then was sworn in as City Treasurer by the City Clerk.
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ADOPT RFSOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY FOR CITY TREASURER. Th: Clerk read the follow-
ing resolution:
WHEREAS, Dorothy W. Eichner, City Treasurer of the City o
Cook, State of Illinois, has, pursuant to the terms of an Act
of the State of Illinois, heretofore adopted and now in full f
ed this City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County,
other depository in which funds and moneys received by her or i
may be kept or deposited; and
Des Plaines, County of
f the General Assembly
rce and effect, request -
o designate a bank, or
n her official custody,
WHEREAS, the following designated bank has furnished copies of the last two sworn
statements of resources end liabilities as furnished to the Corrptroller of Currency or
the Auditor of Public Accounts;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of De's Plaines, Cook
County, aforesaid, that the following bank is hereby named and designated as depository
in which the funds and moneys received by, or in the official custody of Dorothy W.
Eichner, City treasurer may be kept and deposited:
The First National Bank, Des Plaines, -Illinois
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bank herein designated as a de ository for such funds
or moneys shall furnish this City Council with a copy of all b nk statements which it is
required to furnish to the said Auditor of Public Accounts, or he said Comptroller of
Currency, while acting as a Depository; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if such funds or moneys are deposited in the bank herein
designated as a depository, the amount of such deposits shall not exceed seventy-five
per cent (75) of the capital and surplus of such bank, and sucCityTreasurer shall
not be discharged from responsibility for any such funds or mothys deposited in any
bank in excess of such limitations.
On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tistle the Council
CITY CLERK'S LETTER ON INVESTING SURPLUS FUNDS. The Clerk read
opted the resolution.
he following letter:
In the resolution designating bank depository for City Treasurer, the amount
of such deposits shall not exceed seventy-five per cent of the capital and surplus
of such bank, and such City Treasurer shall not be discharged from responsibility
for any such funds or moneys deposited in any bank in excess of such limitations.
At present with the fire and water constructions the amount is in excess.
Therefore, the Council should approve the investing of 560,000. of sewer connection
funds and X20,000. in Parking Meter Bond Reserve and Replacement funds in short term
ninety day Government notes.
I discussed the above item with Mayor Meyer and he approve same.
(Signed) Otto W. J. Henrich
The motionwas made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett to approve the invest-
ing of $80,000 in the government notes. The Chair put the question and the Clerk
called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Wexler, Martin, Behrel,
Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Nays: None. The
motion was declared carried. Alderman Wexler requested to refe_.to the Finance Com-
mittee regarding interest on bank funds.
FIRST READING PARKING METER ORDINANCE TO OPERATE FRIDAY NIGHTS.
first reading the following ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS AND
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THEIR USE AND
OPERATION AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE
V IOLAT ION OF ITS PROVISIONS", ENACTED FEBRUARY
1948 BY EXTENDING THE PERIOD IN WHICH PARKING
METERS SHALL OPERATE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS TO NINE
O'CLOCK P.M.
The Clerk read for
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FIRST READING PARKING METER ORDINANCE TO OPERATE FRIDAY NIGHTS. (Cont'd.)
The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Martin to suspend the rules and
adopt the ordinance. The Chair put the question and the Clerk called the roll with
the following result: Ayes: Alderman Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Tistle, McKay, Schubert,
Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Nays: Alderman Davis. The Chair declared the motion carried.
The motiontias then made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett to adopt the
ordinance. The Chair put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the,following
result: Ayes: Alderman Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Davis,
Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Nays: None. The Chair declared the motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS DEXTER ACRES. The Clerk read the following two petitions:
We, the undersigned, all homeowners and tax paying citizens of Des Plaines, respect-
fully request Mayor Kenneth Meyer and the City Council of the City of Des Plaines to
take steps to restrict Dexter Acres (Prospect Lane from Lee St. to Dexter Lane, Dexter
Lane from Prospect Lane to Everett Lane and Everett Lane from Dexter Lane to Ise Street.)
against the building of any pre -fabricated houses in that section. We feel these
houses do not come up to the building standards which our homes comply with and that the
building of these homes in our section would decrease the value of our property.
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1r; fully request Mayor Kenneth Meyer and the City Council of the City of Des Plaines to
e take steps to restrict Dexter Acres (Prospect Lane from Lee St. to Dexter Lane, Dexter
Lane from Prospect Lane to Everett Lane and Everett Lane from Dexter Lane to Lee Street.)
to the building of'one home on each lot, all lots at this time being approximately
2 acre in size. We wish to keep our section uniform, 1 home per 2 acre, and fee that
it would detract from the value of our homes if the remaining empty lots were split
into smaller units.
On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Martin the No. 1 petition was referred
to the Building Control and Inspection Committee. On motion by Alderman Schubert and
seconded by Wolf the No. 2 petition was referredto the Building Control, Municipal
Development Committee and Plan Commission.
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STATE AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS JULY 1, 1955 TO JUTE 30, 1956. The Clerk
informed the Council he had the annual agreement of Maintenance from State Highway
Department. On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tistle the Council authorized
the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
LETTER FROM ROSENBERG & ORANSKY ON BUILDING PERMITS IN WESTFIELD GARDENS. The Clerk
read the above letter regarding four building permits in Westfield Gardens which are
being held up. The letter was referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee.
ZONING VARIATION APPLICATION 1520 WICKE. The Clerk submitted a zoning variation from
single family to two dwelling at 1520 Wicke, Eric A. Nemetz. The application was
referred to the Zoning Board Of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing.
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION ORCHARD ESTATES. The Clerk submitted an annexation petition
from owners of Lot 1 and 2 in Orchard Estates on Cedar Street south City Limits. The
petition was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
DAZE K. AUCK LETTER ON MOSQUITO ABATEMENT'. The Clerk read a letter from former Alder-
man Auck on mosquito abatement. The letter was referred to the Sanitation Committee.
LETTER TO SERGEANT AMASA KENNICOTT. The Clerk read the following letter:
As a long time personal friend, I wish to compliment you and your men on your
good judgment of last Hite. It is a'pleasure this morning to write you this'note
instead of having received word of a similar Harry Bending ordeal.
I have gathered from the conversation that the entire community feel exactly as
I do and that they are proud of their police department.
(Signed) W. A. Townsend, President
Des Plaines Motor Sales
Alderman Martin requested that the removal of three meters on east side of Lee
Street wouth of Ellinwood be removed to speed up traffic be referred to Street Com-
mittee and Traffic Commission. Alderman Wolf requested right turn only sign be
marked at that place.
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The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Pri.c ett to adjourn. Roll
call was requested because Mr. Knocke desired to speak on City Plana The Chair put
the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman
Davis and Wolf. Nays: Alderman Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, McKay,
Schubert, Dunlap and Tures. The motion to adjourn was lost.
Mr; Knocke and Mr. Chamales presented a plat with street changes as has been
requested by some of to Aldermen. After study of plat the motion was made by Alder-
man Martin and seconded by Tistle the Attorney draft.an ordinance for adopting the
street plan.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded
The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
by Prickett to adjourn.
Otto W.
City Cl
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
MONDAY, AUGUST 15 1955
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, the City
Clerk being absent the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following result:
Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Davis, Schubert,
Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Alderman McKay was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Prickett
to approve the minutes of August 1, 1955. The motion was voted upon by acclamation
and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
WELLER CREEK DRAINAGE REPORT. A copy of the Weller Creek Drainage report was placed
on the desk of each alderman for their consideration.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Deputy Clerk submitted the report of the
Treasurer for August.
BUILDING PERMIT GRANTED IMMANUAL LUTHERN CHURCH. The motion was made by Alderman
Schubert and seconded by Prickett to grant permission to the Building Commissioner
to issue the building permit to the Immanual Luthern Church. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
AWARD BIDS FOR THREE AUTOS. Alderman McKay appeared at this tine. The motion was
made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Dunlap to purchase the 155 Courier Ford,
Black Sedan Delivery Truck from Holmes Motors for 51,649.00. Tie Mayor put the
question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:
Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis,
Schubert, Dunlap and Tures. Nays: Alderman Wolf. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Alderman Tures explained Holmes Motors bid was less expensive, but it seemed only
fair to distribute the bids. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by
Dunlap to purchase the 1955, #1502, Chevrolet, 2 door sedan from Des Plaines Motor
Sales for $1,545.00. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the
roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Davis,
Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, and Wolf. Nays: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Nelsen
and McKay. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Dunlap tp purchase a
1955 Dodge, 6 cylinder, 2 Ton Pick-up Truck from Kuhlman and Nagel, Inc. for
$1,269.70. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with
the following result: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Be:irel, Prickett,
Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Wolf. Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
FIELD DRAIN TILE IN DEXTER ACRES. For the purpose of bringing about discussion and
action Alderman Wolf made the motion which was seconded by Ture to allow the home
at 1833 Dexter Lane to connect temporarily to the Field drain tile, in ri Dexter Acres.
After a lengthy discussion the Mayor put the question and the DeputyClerk called the
roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Wolf. Nays: Alderman Neff, Wexler,
Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap and Tures.
The Mayor declared the motion lost. After more discussion a motion was made by