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03/17/1958G063/3/58 0 E. N. Fletcher letter continued: $2.00 per front foot, if all lots were assessed equally. In conclusion, we recommend that the work listed under Item #1 be done immediately and that Items #2 and #3 be given serious consideration. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. N. Fletcher /s/ E. R. Warnicke The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Alderman Massman that Superintendent Warnicke be allowed to spend not to exceed $500.00regarding paragraph #1. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler,,Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Massman the item on $125,000 storm sewer was referred to Sewer Committee. After discussion the motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Neff to advertise bids -for Police cars to be returned March 17, 1958. The Mayor pro tem put•the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Dunlap, Neff, Martin,; .ilea]:eraa:id Figard. Nays:Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright and Tures. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion lost. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Tures to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. . /61� "N 44I44 .7 . W. J. Henrich City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MARCH 17, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard responding to roll c11. Alderman Dunlap was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to approve the minutes, Alderman McKay requested his "no" vote be recorded on the Northwest Town House Plat which was approved Februaryi17,, 1958, which was voted upon by acclamation. Engineer Fletcher reported the blacktopping of. Everett Street at South School would cost an additional $1,010.00. The Mayor referred the item to Street Committee. Engineer Fletcher reported he had a resolution regarding the;"Joint City -State Improvement" along Golf Road. The resolution includes the increasing the storm sewer size. The. Mayor referred the resolution to the Sewer and Finance Committees. Engineer Fletcher reported the Soo Line Rai],way, would install aluminous signs at Thacker Street crossing. City Attorney Dowd read the following letter: Re: McKay-Nealis Kittyland In reply to yours of recent date relative to the above subject matter, I wish to advise that I have examined the copies of the correspondence in connection therewith and wish to advise as follows:. The commitment on the part of the developers is not satisfactory nor is it binding as a matter of law. The offer to provide funds for the equipment of the proposed park should be executed in a corporate manner, that is, signed 3/17/51$0 7 J.Dowd Letter continued: by the President and attested by the Secretary with the official seal being affixed thereto pursuant to a,resolution of the Board of Directors of the corporation. A certified copy of said resolution should be attached to said Agreement. In view of the fact that the payment may be extended to April 1, 1961 it is recommended.that some security be given to guarantee performance of this contribution. In the absence of compliance with the above, I cannot recommend any further proceedings in this matter. Yours very truly, /s/ Frank M. Opeka The Mayor referred the letter to the,Municipal Development Committee. OPEN BIDS ON TRUCKS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT. On motion by Alderman Massman and seconded by Prickett the Clerk was instructed, to open the bids on trucks. The following bids were received: One Ton Truck 6 cvl. 8 cyl. Trade-in Des Plaines Motor Sales $ 2,875.68 $ 83.00 Add. $ 50.00 Holmes Motor Company 2,873.32 79.30 " 50.00 Kuhlman & Nagel $ 2,902.40 50.00 Beer Motors --- 3,253.08 - 3,356.44 None Des Plaines Motor Sales Holmes Motor Company Kuhlman & Nagel Beer Motor Company 3/4 Ton Pick-up Truck 6' cyl. $ 1,940.46 2,046.52 2,014.00 2,235.54 8 cyl. $ 83.00 add. 79.30 90.00 2,343.90 It 11 Thr de -in $ 25.00 50.00. 25.00 None On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Tures the bids were referred to the Water and Finance Committees. John Geiger, Chairman of the Plan Commission, reported on a proposed plat at Wolf and Central Roads. On the West side of plat a Church has property and will donate the south end to Park District for a park. In return they desire a street vacated to add to their property. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Prickett the Council installed the City Attorney to prepare a vacation ordinance. APPROVAL POLICE CAR RENTAL. Alderman Tures reported the Police Committee recommended to award rental of Police cars to the Maine Leasing Corporation for $288.00 per month - excess mileage 6 cents per mile. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Martin to amend the motion to rent cars for $228.00 without gas: Alderman Wright read a report on car rental at Mt. Prospect, Arlington Heights'and Park Ridge. The Mayor put the question on the amendment and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff and Martin. Nays: Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay,, Callaghan, Rateike, Tures, Wright and Wexler. The Mayor declared the motion lost. The Mayor referred to the Police Committee to check on State Vehicle License. The Mayor put the question on the.motion and,the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Wexler commended Alderman Wright for his report and Alderman Wright said Tures and Callaghan helped prepare the report. RADIO EQUIPMENT POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS. Alderman Tures reported they were prepared to advertise bids for radio equipment. The Federal Government will share equally for purchase price. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Callaghan the Council approved to advertise bids to be returned April 21, 1958 meeting. (30047/,58 BID AWARDED 'FlRES`i'A`T'ION WAGON `t'0 AO NI VIN MOi'C,A SANS. Alderman Tistle reportea the following: Your Committee on Fire has investigated the above and has found: That the Chevrblet Station Wagon Does not have leg room, when the rear seat is down, to.get enough room the rear seat will have to be removed, in that case the station wagon will be of little use to the department. In the Ford Station wagon we found that the tail gate does not drop down with the level of the floor, which makes the loading and unloading of the strecher and inhalator inconvenient. The above Companys bid on their cheapest model car. In the Plymouth we.find we are getting a custom model which has a longer wheel base, foam cushions, electric wird3hield wipers, electric rear window 20" more floor space in length, 4" more floor space in width. We, your Committee on Fire feel we are getting the best buy if the city purchased the Plymouth Custom Station Wagon for the price of $2,329.88. /s// I. C. Rateike /s/ R. N.Figard /s/ W€t3ter Tistle The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Rateike to award the bid to MacNevin Motor Sales for $2,329.88. The Mayor put the qu stion and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Rateike reported, the Parent Teacher's Association had withdrawn their request for North School Stones s nd that the stones would be stored until a place is found, for, them. TO PURCHASE TRAILER FOR $1,200.00. Alderman McKay reported that a trailer for transporting D4 Tractor cost new $3,500.00, can be purchased for $1,200.00 in excellent condition from Advance Construction Company, Hinsdale, Illinois. The motion was made by Alderman McKay. and seconded by Tistle to purchase the trailer. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:. Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Mc Kay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman McKay reported the following on trucks parked on Walnut avenue near Mt. Prospect Road: That Supt. Public Works has installed temporary load limit restriction signs (6,000 lbs.) which Committee recommends apply for 60 days after which the situatioi will be reexamined. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Massman the ,Council concurred in the report. WATER SUPPLY REPORT. Alderman Tures informed the Council he had a report of Water Supply prepared by Engineer Fletcher and Supt. Warnicke and requested the Clerk place the report in the minutes so each Alderman will have a report. The following are the facts and figures on the water supply for the City of Des Plaines. The water supply is received from four (4) City owned wells., Each of these wells is equipped with a 1,000 gallop a minute pump. If all delivered water at their rated capacity of 1.;000 gallons per minute, they would deliver 5,760,000 gallons per day. Due to the conditions of the wells and the pumps, not all deliver exactly 1,000 gallons per minute. Wells No. 3 and 4 will deliver slightly more than 1,000 and Well No. 1 and 2 about the same amount less than 11,000 gallons. In the past we have had the co-operation of the Council in,maintaining the pumps and have been able to keep them at or near capacity. !If we'have the continued support of the Council in this regard, there is no; reason why the pumps will not deliver at or,near this figure, however we,feel that some allowance should be made for possible short time delivery of, less than capacity of the four wells at 5,000,000 gallons per day. In 1956 we had a dry year, and there were.a lot of new lawns being made which required thousands of gallons of water. 1 In 1957 we had a wet year and less sprinkling was done. Less water was used in the City of Des Plaines in 1957 than in 1956. We feel that some of this was due to repair of leaks and much of it to the wet summer weather in '57. 1 3/17/58 609 E. N. Fletcher Letter continued: The daily average water pumpage in 1956 was' 2,876,000 gallons and in 1957 was 2;758.500 gallons per day. We feel that 1956 was unusually high and 1957 was unusually Tow, and we therefore estimate our average daily pumpage to be 2,800,000 gallons per day at the present time. - An adequate water system should be able to deliver 14 times the average daily demand. At the present time this would be 4,200,000 gallons. Our wells can deliver 5,000,000 gallons so we therefore have a cushion of 800,000 gallons per day. Our water consumptiop per person now averages 100 gallons per day. For adequate protection we should have 14 times this or 150 gallons per person per day. Using this figure. of 150 gallons per person per day we could serve an additional 5,333 persons with our present supply. Less, of course, the water demand for additional industrial or commercial property. We are aware of the dropping water table in our wells. So far we have been able to keep ahead of this by lowering the pumps in the wells. There is another method that can be used to help maintain the water level in the wells and that 1C� is to shoot the wells in the water bearing sandstone. We have never used C� this method in Des Plaines, but it has been used to advantage in other cities and villages and we believe that within a few years it should be done on at least one of the wells in Des Plaines. We do not feel that the drop in water level is too much of a problem at this time. 1 1 While we now have a surplus of 800,000 gallons of water per day, this amount is less than the capacity of one of our wells. Should something happen to take one of the wells out of production for any length'of time during our season of high demand, we would be losing ground and might find it. necessary to curtail the use of water. This is not likely to happen; however, the possibility is there, and we would like to overcome this by drilling a fifth well. We recommend that land be acquired and the well drilled this years The pump, well house and piping could be installed and paid for in 1959 in order to split the cost over a two-year period. With one more well we would be in an adequate position to serve an additional 5,000 people or its equivilant in industrial or commercial property. Our water department is in excellent financial condition. We believe that we are financially able to keep ahead of the growth of Des Plaines, and with continued cooperation of the City Council in allowing us to spend.the money necessary for additional feeder mains, wells and other equipment, we are in a position to serve any demand that we may be required to serve. We realize that there is a time limit to our use of wells. What that limit is will depend upon the growth of the City and surrounding area. We are looking to Lake Michigan as a final source of supply and for that reason, we have formed a water commission in conjunction with our neighboring cities and villages. This commission is making a comprehensive study to determine the most economical method of obtaining Lake Michigan water. We feel that this report will be ready, and that we will be able to obtain Lake Michigan water before we have exceeded our well supply. For those who wish more information we have records of the operation of the Department which we have personally,kept since 1940. For the financial status of the Department, we refer you to the 1957 audit on files with the City Clerk. /s/ E. N. Fletcher Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. R. Warnicke GROUND OBSERVER CORPS OBSERVATION POST. Alderman Martin reported he had a petition of property owners in Cumberland objecting to the building being constructed for the Civilian Defense. The Mayor informed the Council he had stopped work on. the building. The Mayor referred the petition to the Building Control and Inspection Committee to hold a meeting March 24, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. BUILDING PERMIT -SERVICE STATION -CORA AND 0A'RLON STREETS. The Mayor informed the Council he ordered work on service station at Cora and Oakton Streets be stopped because the station was under 300 feet from Church. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Massman the Council adopt the 6103/17/58 following resolution: "Be it resolved that the Mayor revoke the building permit for service station on the northwest corner of Cora and Oakton Streets". The • Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with.the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, 'Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: 'None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. At Alderman Wexler!s request the Clerk reported that the City will receive 20 boxes for parking meter fines for 90 day trial. PARKING METER REPORT. Alderman Wexler made the following report: Your committee on parking lots and meters had referred to it the question of railroad parking lot meter use. Investigation shows that 2 to 6 parkl.ng stalls in the commuter's section are used periodically.Monday through Friday inclusive. On Friday nights and Saturday morning approximately 10 to 15 parking stalls are used. The commuter shoping section of the lot .shows a high degree of occupancy. A recent record of the income of the lot for a seven day week period showed $69.85 gross revenue for the shopper portion as compared to $316.50 for the same period'in the commuter portion of the lot. Your committee therefore recommends that to be consistent with the use, all but 6 of the parking stalls should be changed to all day parking. This would require changing plates on 16 meters at a cost of $4.00 per meter which islalso recommended. The committee is cognizant of the fact that enforcement on Saturday mornings would be difficult inasmuch as the,commuter meters will work with quarters only, therefore, any shopper using the all day meters on Saturday would be required to put in a quarter. This committee therefore feels that the railroad parking lot should be a free lot for Saturday in addition to Sundays and holidays. /s/ Sydney B.Wexler /s/.A. J. Prickett /s/ Ray Tures The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Prickett to purchase 16 plates at.44.00 per plate for change of parking time. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the foll with the following results:' Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor referred to the City Attorney to check the agreement with the Chicago and Northwestern Railway on parking lot regarding changing to free parking on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. TO CONDEMN ELMER JONES, PROPERTY FOR PARKING LOT. Alderman Wexler made the following report: Your committee on parking lot and meters had referred to it the letter of Wilhelm F. Levander regarding the condemnation of property at 1531;Park Place. Mr. Levander in behalf of his client Mr. Elmer Jones, made a counter offer to the City to sell his land for $33,000.00. The City had offered to purchase the land for $29,1000.00 which represented the appraised valu plus 10%, or a total of $31,900.00. Your committee recommends that the counter offer of Mr. Elmer Jones be rejected and that the attorney for the City be authorized to file a condemnation suit on this property as soon as possible. The committee is also of the opinion that the attorney for the city should file a condemnation suit for Lot 33 in the Park Place property which is owned by Miller and Gardner. The committee wants to remind the council that it has secured deviate from its policy at this time would not be consistent with good public relations. The committee feels that a fair and reasonable offer has been made,and no evidence has been exhibited to the committee to show that its offer was unfair and below the market price. /s/ Sydney B. Wexler /s/ A. J. Prickett /s/ Ray Tures The motion was made that Locomen Eley be instructed to condemn the Elmer Jones and the Mueller -Gardner properties for parking lot. The motion was made.by 3/1735131 Alderman Rateike and seconded by Tistle to pay Mr. Jones the $33,000.00 and avoid the condemnation suit. The.Mayor ruled the motion out of order. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: Alderman Rateike and Tistle. ThaMayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Figard read the following: Youth Guidance Council It was concluded by the Youth Activities Committee That; although much is already being done to further the youth activities in the City of Des Plaines by many individuals and agencies, much remains to be done. Our problem in juvenile delinquency has been relatively small, however, with the rapid growth of our city, increased problems are almost certain to come. It is.believed that a body as proposed, can, and will, through their studies, make recommendations regarding the recognition and control of general and specific causes of delinquency, give additional support to juveniles needing guidance who have not as yet been involved in serious offenses, such additional and informal methods of rehabilitating and strengthening juveniles who have been involved in serious offenses; and also with respect to such problems as coordination of pertinent corrective or preventative community action; correlation of relevent information arising out of community studies and case histories; research into the types, trends and volume of delinquent and pre -delinquent activities, and into the degree of success of preventive or remedial programs that have been undertaken. This body can be of immeasurable value in assisting the bodies currently working on youth activities. The specific programs and methods of operation of this council should be determined by it after its establishment. /s/ R. H.Figard /s/ I. C. Rateike /s/ L.E. Martin He made this report due to inquiry why Youth Ordinance should be adopted. APPROVAL OF BILIS. Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILIS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $20,357.53. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with the City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and' the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. RENEW CHAMALES CONTRACT TO DECEMBER 31. 1958. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to renew Christopher Chamales'. contract as planner to December 31,.1958. The motion was made by Alderman McKay to amend the motion to three months. There was no second. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: Alderman McKay. The•Mayor declared the motion carried. CONTOUR SAWS REZONING. The Clerk read the Zoning Board recommendation to rezone two properties of Contour saws., On the northwest corner of Oakwood and Graceland avenues to "Commerciale from "Unclassified", and on the west side of Graceland south of Thacker Street from ."Commercial" to "Light Industrial", The motion was made by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Bell to concur in the recommendation and attorney to draft ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. ADOPT ALTFY VACATION ORDINANCE RAND AND RIVER ROADS. On motion by Alderman Callaghan and second by Martin the Council approved the reconsider the Alley Vacation Ordinance on the northwest corner Rand and River Roads. Alderman Callaghan reported he had a check for $5,000.00 for the alley vacation. •The motion was made by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Martin to adopt $12/17/58 the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle,,Massrnan, Bell, Mc Kay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, i'lartin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE SOUTHEAST CORNER RAND AND WOLF ROADS. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Prickett the above zoning ordinance was taken off the table. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and second by Prickett to adopt the ordinance. After discussion the motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Neff to table the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman 111t ;,/- McKay, Callaghan, Neff, Wexler and Figard. Nays: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Rateike, Wright and Tures. There being a seven vote the Mayor voted Nay and declared the motion lost. The Mayor put the question on the original motion and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: AldermanPrickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Rateike, Wright and Tures. Nays: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, McKay and Callaghan. There being a seven vote the Mayor voted"aye" and declared the motion carried. ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ALGONQUIN AND MT. PROSPECT ROADS. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Bell to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ANNEXATION ORDINANCE NORTHWEST CORNER ALGA QUIN AND MT.PROSPECT ROADS. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tisile to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called thr roll with the following' results: Ayes:. Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "Aye!! and declared the motion carried. REZONING.ORDINANCE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY AT CUMBERLAND STATION. The Clerk read the above ordinance for first reading. ORDINANCE CREATING THE DES PLAINES YOUTH GUIDANCE COUNCIL. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. ORDINANCE REZONING CONTOUR SAWS PROPERTY. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. ' REQUEST FOR QUIT CLAIM DEED - E. R. CARLTON.The Clerk read a. letter from E.R.Carlton requesting a quit claim deed for two lots 1271-1277 Walnut avenue with a check for $200.00 enclosed. The Mayor referred same to Finance Committee. CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LETTER. The Clerk read a letter regarding Waycinden Sewer and Water Company hearing at Illinois Commerce Commission, March 25, 1958 at 2:00 P.M.. The Mayor instructed Superintendent Warnicke and Engineer E. N. Fletcher to attend the hearing. Letter from T. Barrett regarding the Mothers to March for Nephrasis, May 8th. The Mayor referred the letter to the License Committee. Attorney Dowd to give an opinion on the soliciting. SUPERINTENDENT L. SMAAGE LETTER. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Smaage requesting to close Forest Avenue from Fifth avenue to Cindy Lane during construction. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by.McKay'the request was granted. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST LETTER. The Clerk read a letter Ifrom the above regarding signs for one-way on Laurel Avenue between Thacker Street and Prairie Avenue on Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Neff the request was granted. SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER PARKING AT FOREST SCHOOL. The Clerk.read a.letter from the above. The Mayor referred the letter to the Street Committee. SAFETY COUNCIL TETTER. The Clerk turns on red light after stop" on referred the letter to the Street - read a leeter from the above about "Right to Miner Street from Lee Street. The Mayor Committee. LETTER FROM SHELL OIL PUBLIC RELATIONS. DEPARTMENT. The Mayor reported a letter he received from the above about. the National Safety.Councilli administering the 3/'7/5613 Carol Lane awards for Traffic Safety. The Mayor referred the letter to the Safety Council. ALDERMAN MASSMAN APPOINTED TO SANITATION & CODE COMMITTEES. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Prickett the Council approved the Mayor's appointment of Alderman Massman to Sanitation Committee. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Neff the Council approved the appointment of Alderman Massman on the Code Committee. LETTER ON THACKER STREET PARKING. The Mayor received a letter regarding "No Parking" on Thacker Street. The Mayor referred the letter to the Street Committee. Well Number 4 PROPERTY FOR PARK USE. The Park District requested the use'of property at Well Number 4 for park with play -ground equipment. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Rateike the City Attorney prepare proper paper to Park District permission to use the land. BUTLER BROTHERS LEASE FOR USE OF LAND. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Martin to City Attorney was requested to check lease regarding renewal. DEVON-HIGGINS TRAFFIC HAZARD. At request of Alderman Massman the Mayor requested Superintendent Warnicke to check with State Highway Department of the above hazard. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Massman to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. ..A1 Otto . . nrich - City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DeS PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM CITY HALL APRIL 7 1958 CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Tistle, Massman, Belim McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and second by Tistle to approve the minutes of March 18, 1958. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Commissioner and Clerk for March. HOWARD STREET SEWER RESOLUTION. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Massman the Council approved the resolution and authorized the Mayor and Clerk sign the Division of WatervApplication for Howard Street sewer. way Attorney Dowd submitted copies to the Council of an opinion regarding the revoking of Cities Service Oil Company building permit. APPROVE MC KAY-NEALIS SUBDIVISION PLAT. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Tistle the Council approved the McKay-Nealis Subdivision Plat and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign same after receiving the $61,776.00 bond for improvements. APPROVE HARRY WILLE'S SUBDIVISION. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Dunlap the Council approved the Harry Wille's Subdivision and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. GRANT REQUEST OF NEPHROSIS FOUNDATION. ,Alderman Callaghan reported that the Nephrosis Foundation be granted a permit for Mother's March for funds, May 8, 1958 provided that this organization make every effort to participate in the Des Plaines Community Fund Drive for 1959. On motion by Alderman Callaghan and second by Massman the Council concurred in the report. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR FUEL OIL. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Tures the Council approved to advertise bids for fuel oil for 1958-1959 season with bids returned May 5, 1958 meeting.