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03/03/1947589 MINUTIIS OF TETE REGULAR =TIM OF TIM CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINS, ILLINOIS, HELD'IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY EVENING,. MARCH 3. 1947 AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided, with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe; Scharringhausen, Harm, Halverson and Morava responding to roll -call. OPEN BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF S.B.I. RT. No. 19 AND ARTERIAL ST. No. 10: The motion was made .by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Vavrinek that the City Clerk open the bids for the improvement' of Miner and Ellinwood Streets. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carried. The following bids were opened: 'Milburn Bros. Inc., Mt. Prospect ,I11. $7,213.00 Arrow Petroleum Co.,7419 Franklin St.,Forest Pk. 6,817.70 Rock Road Const.Co., 5915 Rogers Ave.,Chicago 6,685.50 Skokie Valley Asphalt Co.,Inc.,Des Plaines,I11. '6,429.40' The Mayor referred the bids to the Street Committee, City Attorney and the City Engineer for immediate study and declared a recess. The Committee reporting back, the Mayor called the Council to order. The motion was then made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded by Wolf that the contract be awarded to the Skokie Valley Asphalt Company, the lowest bidder, at °6,329.40 upon approval of the State Highway Department, the checks of the unsuccessful bid- ders to be returned. Alderman Vavrinek informed the Council there had been an error of $100.00 in the bid. The Maybr pit the question and the Clerk called the roll with tie following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson,.Napieral- ski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe,Scharringhausen, Harm, Halverson and Morava. Nays: none. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: The Clerk submitted the reports of of Building Inspector Scharringhausen, Electrical Inspector Rieck and the City Clerk for the month of. February, 1947. WATER COMMITTEE REPORT: Alderman Halverson reported about a 10 -inch main break on the Northwest Highway and the breakdown of the pump at one of the wells. He said with outside help both items were repaired in a short. time and commented upon the good work of the employees. STREET COMMITTEE: Alderman Vavrinek reported that the lights would be plated at Center and Ellinwood as soon as Superintendent of Public Works could procure same. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Alderman Napieralski reported on the Regional Zoning meeting in Chicago which was attended•by eight City officials. Alderman Napieralski also reported on zoning violation at 534 Park Place. A garage in the rear of the residence was being used as a ware- house. The Mayor referred the item to Building Inspector Scharringhausen. TRAFFIC COMMISSION: The Clerk read the following four letters from the Traffic Commission: Feb. 27,1947 Otto W.J.Henrich,City Clerk Des Plaines,I11. Dear Otto: The Traffic Commission has received permission from the Chicago Northwestern, and we recommend that two signs, labeled, "No Parking Between Signs", be set at a distance of thirty feet epart and.placed by the City at the crosswalk on the"north side of the Cumberland Railway Station abutting the south side of Northwest Highway adjacent to their railway platform steps. Yours very truly, • (signed) V. L. Spiegler, Sec.. VLS:ss Traffic Commission The Mayor referred the'letter to the Public Protection Committee. 590 (T ' 'FYO LETTM8 CONTID.� Otto W. J. Henridh, City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinoi4 Dear Otto: Your City Superintendent informs us that because of the,shor.tage of "meterials, stop signs other than those that the public are accustomed to seeing have been ins lied in some cases. .We recommend that as soonas proper signs are available i:milar to those used by the State Highway Department of the red reflector tyye, they should be installed replacing those now in use. Feb. 27, 1947 VLS:ss V.L. Spiegler, Sec.,Traffic Comm. The P,yor referred te letter to the Public Protection Committee. . '' Feb.27,1947 Otto W.J.ISenri'ch, Ci k Des Plaines, I11. ' Dear Otto: Referring to that portion of your letter dated October 22 in which you have mentioned the location of a pine tree that obstructs the view of a stop sign located on fthe curb onAblf road approaching the Cumberland Circle from the north, we wi h to advise that we have examined this location, have consulted the Cumberl nd Improvement'Association, and have also noted that the tree is not in pe feet condition. We recommend that the true be removed; and should the Counci request its removal, we" might add that both Superintendent Esser and Alderman Jo son are aware of the particular tree in question. . In this s me letter you refer to a directional sign located oh Lee Street approaching Al ohquin Road, or Route 62, from the north. We have° examined the location of this, sign and have no recommendation to make. We find that it was plac d there by the State Highway Department, and have also been informed that th re is a possibility of the State moving Route 62, in which case when their decision is made, they may at that time either move the sign or change the si n at the recommendation of the Superintendent of Streets. Route 62 may not be p rmanently established until aftertheqbuilding of the new super highway leaning northwest out of Chicago over Higgins Road. VLS:ss V.L. Spiegler,Sec.,Traffic Comm. The Mayor referred th- letter to the Public Protection Committee. Feb. 25,1947 Otto W.J. Henrich, Ci y Clerk Des Plaines, I11.. .... Dear Otto: Much time has elapsed since your letter of October 22; however, a portion of your.lette refers to a stopsign on Everett and White Street, and we believe that this atter has not been solved. It appears that White Street is a through street and, as was stated to Alderman Johnson who usually attends our meeting, we would suggest that at the convenience of the Public Protection Committee of the City Council and also Alderman Halverson who made the request, we would be pleased to meet with their group and discuss the matter more thoroughly. ' VLS:Ss V.L. Spiegler, Sec.,Traffic Comm. The Mayor referred theletter to .the Public Protectioh Committee. C. H. APPLE. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS: The Clerk read the following: Feb. 19, 1947 Mr.Otto W.J. Henrich, City Clerk City of Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Sir' I acknowledge receipt of your letter of January 21st in which you request this Department to erect a town name and speed limit sign at the northern limits of your city on Northwest Highway. (STATE, 114101411AY LETTM 611VD.0 Policiee adopted by this Department provide that those signs be erected at the beginning of the built-up area. A few years ago we relocated this sign to its present location near Golf Road at the request of your Police Department. We can see no justification for extending the 35 M.P.H. speed limit over one-half mile further to the northwest as this section is typical- ly rural. Our Traffic Department, however, will recondition all of the existing speed limit signs and markers on North!vest Highway between Golf Road and River Road as they are becoming weathered. Yours very truly; (signed) C. H. Apple, District Engineer The Mayor instructed the. Clerk, to inform the Traffic Commission.' OPEN BIDS ON GARBAGE TRUCK: The giotion was made by Alderman Hal- verson and seconded by Scharringhausen to open the bids for garbage truck. 'The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The following bids were opened: Des Plaines Motor Sale $1,256.90 Purnell & Wilson,Inc. $1,925.90 Less Trade-in • 50.00 Less Trade-in 200.00 $1,206.90 X1,725.99 The Mayor referred the bids to the Garbage Committee for study and report next meeting. CLt . FRANK PANTANO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TAXI -CAB: The Clerk read: Feb. 16, 1947 Hon. 'Gz Walter Pflughaupt crt 1348 Henry Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: At the next Council meeting will you please announce.. that I have placed an order for a new Studebaker auto to be used as a cab and delivery has been promised around May 1st, 1947. Ir idea in addressing you is that I wish to obtain a license to operate an additional cab, which will be two I shall then have in operation. I shall appreciate an answer to this letter at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, $signed) Frank Pantano Owner & Operator of Des Plaines De Luxe Cab The Mayor referred the letter to the Public Protection Committee for recom- mendation_ at next Council meeting and instructed the Clerk to acknowledge the letter. ALEXANDER GRANT & COMPANY: The Clerk read the following letter: _Feb. 17, 1947 Office of Mayor Des Plaines,I11, Gentlemen: A. client of ours which has been outstandingly successful in the manufacturing of builk and'trade-marked candies, maintaining a plant in Chicago, is interested in decentralizing operations.. This company would be interested in establishing a plant in a good community not over 300 miles from Chicago. Its idea of a good com- munity would be one that is progressive, not highly industrialize4 with the majority of the citizens owning their own homes, and where it could ex- pect to find an intelligent and earnest number of people to supply its labor requirements which, including both men and women,.would total about 150. The company has always maintained excellent labor relations in its present plant. It would have to secure a building of approximately 25,000 to 50,000 square feet of floor space on two to four floors, located on a rail- road track and provided with the possiblities of expansion if wanted. It would be a shbstantial purchaser of electric power. Available gas for cooking would be an added feature. This company would be willing to rent such a plant or purchase. It is amply well financed and wouldmake a substantial contribution to any small community. It would not be'interested in building at the present high cost of construction, but would make desirable tenants if a satisfactory building were available. 591 592 (DANT & COMPANY CONT' D . ) If your c mmunity has anything to offer this company we would be glad to have you writ us and wp will contact our principals. In the event that your community has an active Chamber of Commerce or other civic organization, we would appreciate your turning this letter over to its for attention. EJM: TG Very truly yours, Alexander Grant & Company Alderman Napieralski s&&d there is no building in our City to accomodate this company and suggested the City Clerk inform the company. K FOS ER LETTER REGARDING DUMPING ASHES IN ALLEY: The Clerk read the following letter and a list of other violations: Des Plaines,ill. City Council Feb. 25, 1947 Des Plaines,I11. • Dear Sirs: I wish to call the Council's attention to the condition of the ,allay mite east side of White Street between Riverview and Oakton Sts. . It has become a regular ashes dump at the rear of Schweitzers, 1681 So.White (a renter), also Dencher's, 1683 So.White St. (owner). The rest of the property owners in the block pay the City for ash hauling service and I cannot see why these two can be allowed to make.a regu- lar dump of an alley that should be open and accessible at all times for the delivery of coal, etc. Thetcoal men delivering to the rest of us on the block find it almost impossible to g.t over the ash heaps in the middle of the alley. I am plann'ng on erecting a garage in the early spring and this alley is the only means I have to get to and from nor property. Is there not some way the Council can compel the above-mentioned parties to remove these ashes and refrain from dumping there in the future. I trust the Council will take some action in this matter and pro- tect the other propert owners' rights by prohibiting a dump being made of . this alley. Thanking ypu in advance for any action you take in this matter I am Very respectfully, (signed) Frank K. Foster, 1673 S.White St. List of People Dispose g of Their Ashes in the Eley: ite St: 1773, 1775, 1781 Linden St.: 1726, 1736, 1758, 1760 The Mayor referred the matter to the Chief of Police to contact the people who are violating a City 0 dinance by dumping ashes in an alley. LETTERS RE: ANJEXATION: The Clerk read the follovaing three letters: Mr. H. Harm Alderman, 4th Ward Des Plaines, I11. r Dear Sir: I am the o ner of a lot in.Westfield Gardens, and would like a home as soon as possib e.,There is no water nor sewage facilities in tjiis new subdivision.- Can you give me any information about the steps to take to have this property annexed to the.City of. Des Plaines? The legal escription of my property is as follows: 4 of Lot 34 in Westfield Gardens being a subdivision of the N2 of the NY of Section 19, T 41 N, Range 12, E of the rd P.M., according to the plat • recorded Dec.8, 1943, as ocument 13190043. Very respectfully yours. E.. A. Behn, Sr. 5755 Eastwood Ave.,Chicago 30,I11. Dear Sir: I• have rec ntly purchased a piece of property ip Westfield Gar- dens, adjacent to Des laines, Thereis no sewage disposal or water in this rr • 1 1 1 ( ANr 2XATIONt r ns CiOkT'D . ) section.1"2e would like to build our home on the plot but do not think it a1- visable under these conditions. We would like to know if this section -could be annexed to Des Plaines in the near future. The legal description of my property is: The Wj of Lot 34 in Westfield Gardens, being a shhdivision of the Ni of the N1* of Sectioh 19, T 41 N, Range 12, E of the 3rd according to the plat recorded Dec.8, 1943, as document 13190043. a Sincerely yours, Wiil.1rd R. Williams 5755 W.Eastwood Ave.,Chieago 39 Bear Sir: I have recently purchased a lot in the Westfield Subdivision on Thacker Street across from the Des Plaines pumping station, and adjacent to the Belt line railroad. Legal description of my property is as follows: Lot 91 in Westfield Gardens, being a Subdivision of the N- of the Mit of Section 19, T 41 N, Range 12, E of the Ord PLM. according to the plat recorded Dec.8,1943, as document 13190043 in Cook County, Illinois I am an ex-Gi and former resident of Des Plaines, and would like - to make my home in Des Plaines again. Due to the lack of water and sewage facilitiesin this section, I'find this almost impossible. Is the City of Des Plaines considering the annexation of this property in the near future? I am very much interested and would appreciate any information you can give me. Sincerely yours, Ernest A. Behn,Jr. 5755 Eastwood Ave.,Chicag 30,I11. The Mayor referred the letters to the City Attorney and the Clerk,to acknowledge same. APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee through its Chairman, Alderman Kehe, presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Mid. Sts. Td. CO. $ 34.60 17976. Frank Scharringhausen 20.00 17978 Des Plaines Journal 3.50 17980 Sears, Roebuck & Co. 3.06 17982 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 11.78 17984 Spc. Agents Assoc. 5.00 17986 D. P. Journal 54.50 17988 Fred K. Howe 8.00 ..17990 Available Truck Co. 9.90 17992 The Shelly Co. 31.56 17994 Auto Parts of D.P. 35.93 17996 MacNevin Motor Sales 64.55 17998 D. P. Publishing Co. 4.80 18000 Rascher & Betzold, Inc. 5.10 18002 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 49.35 18004 Sears, Roebuck & Co. 23.22 18006 Niedert Motor Serv. 9.44 18008 17975 17977 17979 17981 17983 17985 17987 17989 17991 17993 17995 17997 17999 18001. 18003 18005 18007 18009 18011 18013 18015 18017 18019 18021 18023 18025 100-M Sparling . _ L. Esser & Sons Milburn Bros., Inc. Nagel's Sales & Serv. U.S.Postmaster of D.P. E. N..Fletcher A. Ehorn Charles Pettie A. Rieck Des Plaines Journal _3.56.40 30.00 81.81 8.89 ' 75.15 100.00 18010 18012 18014 18016 18018 18020 Pub.Serv. Co.,No.I11.$1,967.14 Prairie -Lee Paint 54.98 Copy Papers, Inc. 5.55 F. A. Bremer & Son 6.53 Vill.Elec & Rad. 114.90 D. D. Journal 53.00 I11.St. Inspec.ASsoc. 2.00 Aetna Auto Parts Co. 9.00 B. F. Kinder's Sons .67 Kaufman's Electric 49.97 D.P.^Motor Sales,Inc. 10.56 F. A. Bremer & Son 1.6, D. P. Journal 3.90 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 26.96 Kaufman'r Electric 12.03 B. F: Kinder's Sons 22.11 Neptune Meter Co. 149.94 Neptune Meter Co. R. ?"okey J. B. Clow & Sons Water Dept.Petty Cash Socony-VAcuum Frank Hill 2.95 :x18022, C. S. Neibauer 4.19 18024n F. Scharringhausen 25.00 99-M D. P. Publishing 'o. 10.20 • CASH TRANSFER WARRANT No. 1 Water Revenue Bond Cash 576.25 Water Depreciation 80.00 To transfer from Water. Free Cash the monthly sum stipulated in Wat. Rev. Bnd. Ord. for the month of Marhh, 1947 656.25 70.00 10.00 • 648.74 7.08 7.00 5.00 4.36 40.00 7.20 593 594 • COM. ' ( CASH '1 ANS ER WAr11AN No. 2 Ggneral Corporate Free Cash • 50.00 L brary Free Cash • '50.00 To refund to the General Corporate Fund the portion of Janitor's salary chargeable to the Library Fund but which was advanced by the General Corporate Fuhd during the month of March, 1947. The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Harm that the pro- posed resolution be adopted. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the fo]3jowing result: Ives: Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavri- nek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharlringhausen,•Harm, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION OF FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY: The Clerk read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, there has been filed with the Bureau of Community Facili- ties'of the Federal Works Aency in be -half of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, (herein called the "Applicant") an application for an advance for the purpose of plan preparation for construction of the public work described as Storm Sewer located at Des Plaines, Illinois and the United State of America, acting by and through the Division gineer of the Bureau of Community Facilities, has trans' mitted to the Applicant for approval and execution an Agreement and Public Voucher for advance (BCF Form 405) providing for theadvance of $2,850.00 for the plan preparation of the aforesaid public work; and WHEREAS, said Agreement and Public Voucher for Advance and the td- vance Planning Regulations, dated January 1, 1946, have been duly read in open meeting and fully considered in accordance with all pertinent' rules and legal requirements; and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and in the public interest that said Agreement and Public Voucher for Advance be executed in behalf of the Applicant; NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved by the City Council of the Applicant that the said Agreement and Public Voucher for Advance be and the same hereby is approved without reservation or qualification. • • Be it• tJ fur her resolved that G. Walter'Pflughaupt, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement in behalf of the Applicant. Passed by•the aforementioned governing body of the Applicant on the ✓ 3rd day of March, 194 Approved on the 3rd day of March, 1947 by the Mayor.of the Applicant. . Signed: G. Walter'Pflughaupt, Mayor The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Vavrinek to adopt the • proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called.the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson,' Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, • Kehe, Scharringhauben, Harm, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor there- { upon delaredthe motion -carried and the said resolution adopted. • RESOLUTIOr DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES AND APPOINTING JUDGES AND CLERKS • OF ELECTION: The Clerk read the following proposed resolution: . A 11ESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING • JUDGES AND CLERKS OF ET, ;CTION, AND DIRECTING THE . CI Y CLERK TO PUBLiHNOTICE OF FLECTION TO BE HELD APFIL 15, 1947. •� WHEREAS, the•City of Des Plaines will hold an_election on Tuesday, • April 15, 1947, for the purpose of electing five aldermen, one for each of the five wards, and it baling necessary to. provide polling places, appoint judges and clerks of election and to give notice of such election, NOV, THERE/BORE: BE IT RESILVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAICES, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILL NOIS: (ntiotilTiox CONI'D.) Section 1. That the following p]a ces_be and the same are hereby designated as the pilling places for the election to be held on Tuesday, April 15, 1947: FIRST WARD: Precinct 1. Precinct 21 SECOND WARD: Des Plaines Motor Sales, 1500 Miner Street George Sibley Residence,. 615 Golf Road American Legion Home, 722 Pearson Street THIRD iiARD: H. H. Behrel Residence, 1320 Webford Avenue FOURTH WARD: Precinct 1. Dettlp Barber Shop, 1115 Prairie „enue Precinct 2. A. B. Nelson Garage, 210 South Wolf Road FIFTH. WARD: Precinct 1. Gail Kaplan Residence,, 1591 Whitcomb Avenue Precinct 2. Riverview School, Elora and Everett Streets 6 . Section 2. That the following are and they are hereby appointed Judges and Clerks of Election for the.election to be held on April 15, 1947: FIRST WARD: Precinctyf 1. Judges Albert Fritz, 664 Pearson Street Mrs. Mildred Leis, 2101 Miner Street Mrs. Bernice Altenburg, 1251 Harding Street Precipctn 2. Clerks Lucille Umbach, 1409 Perry Street Mildred R. Johnson, 378 Graceland A venue Judges Mrs. Alta Currie, 373 Cornell AA,enue Mrs. Florence Peatschman, 210 Eighth Avenue Mrs. Florence Bollan, 315 Stratford Road Clerks Mrs. Elsie Click, 65 Seventh Avenue Mrene Anderson, 120 Stratford Road SECOND WARD: Judges Mrs. Ella Raymond, 925 Lee Street Mrs. Othilla Lohse, 1622 Campbell Avenue Mrs. Elsa Glascock, 1436 Walnut Avenue Clerks Mrs. Mabel Murphy, 1619 Walnut Avenue Mrs. Emma Warren, 824 enter Street THIRD YARD: Judges Marguerite E. Hodgson, .568 Arlington Avenue Mrs. Madeline Behrel 1320 Webford Avenue • Mrs. Frances Peterson, 597 Webford Avenue, • Clerks Mrs. Louise Fuchsteiner, 615 Parsons Avenue Mrs. Anna Huxman, 642 Parsons Avenue. FOURTH WARD: Precinct 1. Judges Mrs. Lillian Haas; 1052 Woodlawn Avenue Mrs. Marie Crowley, 932 Ftollywood. Avenue Mrs. C. J. McPherson, 936 Waiter Averiu© Clerks Mrs. Marie Clergy, 935 Greenview Avenue Mrs. Edythe Stengel, 905 Hollywood Avenue 595 596 ( ELEC IOg R .8OthTtON COn'D.) Precinct. 2. Judas Mrs. Florence Olson, 309 Oxford Road Mrs. Dorothy G. Swedeberg, 250 Columbia Avenue Mrs. Bernice Corby, 305 South Wolf Road FIFTH Precinct. Precinct. Clerks Mrs. Marie Lambert, 227 Warrington Road Mrs. De Loriese I. Barton, 298 Harvey Avenue 1. Judges Mrs. Florence Braun, 1523 Whitcomb Avenue Mrs. Frieda Sheppard, 1627 Whitcomb Avenue Mrs. Caroline Carlson, 1351 White Street Clerks Mrs. Mabel Mellema, 1334 White Street frs.• Catherine Richter, 1210 Center Street • 2. Judges Mrs. Lura Marshall, 1 756 Birch Street Mrs. Gertrude Van Stockum, 1603 Prospect Avenue Mrs. Gertrude Lindgren, 1853 Illinois Street Clerks Mrs. Janet Church, 1703 Prospect Avenue 'Mrs. Eleanor Koehler,' Prospect Avenue • Section tion 3.. The City Clerk be, and he is hereby authorized and di- rected to publish a notice of the election to -be held on April 15, 1947, in the manner and form as by law provided, and shall publish the same in the DES PLAINES. SUBURBAN TIMES and theDES PLAINES JOURNAL. Section 4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption, and approval, according to law. OTTO W. J. HENRICH, C . PASSED THIS 3rd day of March, 1947 APPROVED this 3rd day of March} 1947 ITY CLERK G. WALTER PFLUGHNUPT, MAYOR The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Halverson to adopt the pro- posed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll Frith the following result: Ayes: 31dermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, Harm, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. CITIZENS' HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT: The Clerk read the following report: Hon. Walter Pflughaupt Mayor of the City of Des Plaines,• I11. Sir: Pursuant to the direction of the Mayor, your Committee on Veterans housing has worked closely with the'housing committee of the Des Plaines Post of the Veterans of Foreign Warsi together with Alderman Napieralski, the Chairman of the Municipal Development Committee. 1. All deliberations have been' conducted with the sole objective of taking care of the Des Plaines GI, whether he is now living here or not. We found many who have :lad to leave Des Plaines because rio housing was available. 2. We have agreed that the housing need is IMMEDIATE. Actual sur- veys show far too much "doubling up" and "one room existence", neither of which is conducive to aver9ge comfort, convenience, or privacy. In many instances, a definite health hazard is existent in addition to the developing of many un- desirable social problems. 3. With these two factors in mind,• the possibilities of helping to provide individual homes and apiaitnent construction were thoroughly examined, and it was found tha NEITHER could supply immediate relief because approximately 90% of the GIs could neither afford to "purchase an individual hone nor pay tie rentals of new apartient construction at present cost levels. ('itETERANS HOUSING LETTER COItT'D:) 597 • 4. This left only one recourse and that was "Temporary Rental.Housing" at a reasonable rental which could be a stop gap until building costs become more normal. Such a project would have to provide average convenience, be of good de- sign,, well constructed and presentable in appearance. It would allot the GI to accumulate sufficient cash to subsequently purchase a permanent home at more ap- propriate cost levels if he should eochsire. An exhaustive search was conducted for such a solution. Surveys have been completed, and others are under way, concerning costs, available land, per capita income, types of housing, demand, utility facilities, Government requirements, and Governmental aid. We believe we have found the best available and which is suitable to the pressing problem. 5. The only agency having financial resources and the other necessary equipment for helping in realization of the problem is the Cook.(bunty Housing Authority. The only local authority whom they may legally entertain in housing negotiations is the City of. Des Plaines. 6.. Since the plans of the Cook C ounty Housing Authority entail local control over an extended period, until such time as the accumulated pressure pSfor housing is reasonably relieved, it appears necessary to establish a Des Plaines group to initiate and to follow through until such time as City guidance and direction are no longer required. We, therefore, respectfully recommend that the'Mayor appoint a perma- nent Veterans Housing Commission, composed of members of the City Council and of citizen members,' with authority derived from Council action, to promote, foster, direct, and terminate the participation of the City of Des Plaines in .Veterans Housing project's subsequently. We further recommend that the Mayor, as promptly as may be, express in writing to the C ook Q unty Housing Authority the desire of the City of Des Plaines to avail itself ofsthe funds and facilities the Authority has for this purpose. V. F. W. HOUSING COMMITTEE H. W. Lippert, Roger E. Dooley, Sam Campagna, Richard Rosedale,Jr., Orville H.Wright,Jr., Carl W. Wiborg RESPECTFULLY*SUBMITTED; CITIZENS HOUSING COMMITTEE Henry C. Harm, Thomas H. Sams, Kimball Hill T.R.Napieralski,(advisory) Alderman Harm then presented the following proposed resolution for the Clerk to read: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE TO -THE COOK- - COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND CREATING A VETERANS' HOUSING COMMITTEE. • WHEREAS, there is a definite GI. Housing problem in the City of Des Plaines; and WHEREAS, our Citiaens' Committee and the V. Y. W Housing Committee have filed a complete report on the subject with this Council with certain recom- mendations for action; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to assist in all ways pos- sible to alleviate this condition, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the Mayor express in writing to the Cook O unty Housing Authority the desire of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines to avail itself of the funds and fagilities the Housing Authority will supply for any program mutually agreed upon with City Council approval. Section 2. That there is hereb y established and created a permanent "Veterans' Housing Committee " composed of nine (9) members, who shall serve until April 30, 1949, and all subsequent, appointments to be for., a term of two (2) years without compensation. Three members of said committee shall be appointed from the membership of the City Council andthe remaining six members shall be appointed fro$ the citizenry at large; the Mayor shall be ex officio member of said committee and the Chairman of such committee -shall be designated by the Mayor. The said Committee is empowered to promote, foster, direct and termi- nate any partidipation of the City of Des Plaines in Veterans' Housing projects subsequently by and with the authority. derived only from City -Council action. Section 3. That this ResolutOn shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval., �.. PASSED: this 3rd day of `Match, 1947 APPROVED: this 3rd day of March, 1947. OTTO W. J.HENRICH, CITY CLERK G. WALTER PFLUGHAUPT, MAYOR The motion was madd by Alderman Napieralski and seconded by Harm to adopt the 598 (VETERANS liousig6 proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the followi g result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Napieraaski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe,Scharringh:usen, Harm, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared th- motion carried. The Mayor said he would contact the Cook Qbunty Housing Au hobity immediately and would appoint the Committee. ALDERMAN AORAVA brought the attention of the hazard at Algonquin and Des Plaines Avenur due to the accident causing the death of an eight year `old child. He suggested that the City Council contact the'State and County of- ficials and'have a fo{br-way stop made at that intersection. Alderman Vavrinek Aid the Chicago Moto Club should also be contacted. Alderman Halverson said he would see the Chic go Motor Club. After considerable discussion, the motion was made by Alderman ehe and seconded by Alderman Morava that the City Clerk communicate with the ptate and County officials. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereujuon the Mayor deblared the motion carried. I • AMERICANILEGION: The Clerk read'the following_letter: February 22nd, 1947' Honk. Walter Pflughaupt, Mayor City ofibs Plaines, Illinois Dear, Comrade: March latp has been named 'City Council Night', at the Post and you are cordially invited to be present that evening. This invitation is also extended to your City Council and'such other City Officials as you select. The Post nembers are anxious to know the benefits which the City, will derive by the installation of the proposed Storm Ebwer. Will you kindly inform the writer if the above date will be agreeable to you and your Committee. A Respectfully yours, (signed) Arthur L. King, Adjutant 2157 Miner Street Des Plains, Illinois . The Mayor asked the o fficials to make note of this meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Johnson to approve the minutes of February 17, 1947. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the B14ayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded by Wolf to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regular adjourned. £",, / OTTO, W. J. RICH; CITY. CLERK IIVMUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TETE ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY ENING, MARCH 17th. 1947, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ©RDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presitded, with Aldermen Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Schar- ringhausen, Harm, Halverson and Morava responding to roll -call. Aldermen John- son and ?ehe were absent the entire meeting. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The City Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer H. A. Ahbe for February. WATER COMMITTEE REPORT: Alderman' reported that construction 'had been started on he new well house; ZONING VIOLATION:- 1575 Jefferson - rear of 1540 Park Place: The Building Inspector m -de the following inspection report on the above: