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02161948/7 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF. THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 16, 1948, AT 8:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor .G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided with Aldermen'Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava responding to roll call._ OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the monthly report of Treasurer H. J. Ahbe, and The City Clerk's Annual report. COMMIITTEE REPORTS. Alderman Johnson reported upon the request of Edward Harmon and Lyle Martin for a Taxi -cab license if there happened to be a vacancy at any time. Because there isn't a vacancy, the motion was made by Alder- man Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, that the request be denied. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Johnson also reported on the letter from Edward Harmon stating that he desired to purchase a half -interest in Mr. Frank Pantano's cab business. Alderman Johnson said anyone has a right to purchase an interest of a cab business without Council permission, therefore Mr. Harmon could do as he de- sired regarding this matter. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PASS SUBSTITUTE PARKING METER ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading a substitute ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THEIR USE AND OPERATION AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS OF ITS PROVISIONS." The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Kehe, to suspend the rules and pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question,'and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, the rules suspended, the proposed ordi- nance before the Council for final passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ares: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Harm, to publish the ordi- nance in The Des Plaines Journal. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Kehe, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOL- LOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. 19242 Public Serv. Co.-No.I11.' 2086.45 19244 Middle Sts. Telephone Co. 40.56 19246 Copy Papers - 10.71 19248 D.P. Tire & Battery Serv. 2.13 19250 Johnson's .49 19252 Frank M. Opeka 28.54 19254 Sears, Roebuck & Go. 7.53 19256 Johnson's 7.00 19258 Bither's, Inc. 81.78 19260 Kuhlman & Nagel, Inc. 16.46 19262 B. F. Kinder's Sons 4.28 19264 D. P. Tree Service 705.00 • * 19243 * 19245 * 19247 * 19249 * 19251 * 19253 * 19255 * 19257 * 19259 * 19261 * 19263 * 19265 19266 Petterson Safety Service 126.06 * 19267 19268 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 10.43 * 19269 19270 William G. Grice & Co. 57.50 * 19271 19272 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.,Inc. 101.29 * 19273 Koehler Brothers Serv.Sta. Frank A. Bremer & Son Johnny's Service Station D.P. Motor Sales, Inc. Hartless-Austin Sigwalt Lumber & Coal Co. Lien Chemical - C. L. Bishop Auto Parts of D.P. The Miro-Flex Co., Inc. Monroe Electric Co. D. P. Tree Service Meyer Coal & Mat'L. Co.,Inc. Wally's Mobil Service Collignon Nash. Louton Paint & Varnish Co. $ 494.34 7.65 4.48 91.71 3.90 283.32 7.74 9.60 4.26 200.08 642.10 406.00 50.00 9.50 60.00 11.89 18 19274 Ernest Garpow 19276 James B. Clow & Sons 19278 Louts Esser & Sons 19280 Riley Feed Service 19282 James B. Clow & Sons 19284 Natiohal Lead Co. 19286 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 19288 Nagel's Sales & Service 19290 Am. Public Works Association 19292 The Am. City Magazine 19294 Meyer- Coal & Mat'l. Co.,Inc BILLS, CONT'D. 50.00 * 19275 Worthington-Gamon Meter Co.41,450.00 141.50 * 19277 C. L. Bishop 5.20 114.00 * 19279 Homelite Corporation 6.35 2.00 * 19281 Lagerhausen Lumber & Coal 48.40 360.59 * 19283 B. F. Kinder's Sons 58.28 655.11 * 19285 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 1,217.06 1.05 * 19287 Sears, Roebuck & Co. 18.89 20.79 * 19289 Petterson Safety Service 13.20 10.00 * 19291 William H Cater Co. 26.50 3.00 * 19293 Gillette Publishing Co. 3.00 . 92.11 * 19295 D. P. Tire & Battery Service 4.00 The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe, 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, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. STORM SEWER REVENUE BOND CONTRACT. The Clerk read the following pro- posed contract: February 16, 1948 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines Cook County, Illinois Gentlemen: We understand that your City contemplates construction of certain improvements to your sewerage system to correct present deficiencies. As specialists in financing improvements to municipally -owned utili- ties, we hereby submit this letter outlining our services as financial advisers and underwriters of Sewerage Revenue Bonds necessary to finance construction of your contemplated sewerage improvements. The following services will be rendered by us: by us: 1. We will coordinate all information available relative to the Sewerage Construction project so as to present such information to the citizens of Des Plaines by means of meetings, movie slides, newspaper publicity, etc. 2. We will prepare a report covering the establishment of a sewerage utility describing the method of financing the contemplated sewerage system improvements through the issuance of Sewerage Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be payable solely and only from rates and charges billed users of the sewerage system. Taxes will not be increased under the terms of this type of bond issue. 3. We will assist the engineers engaged by the City in the preparation of suitable rates and charges for the use and service of the sewerage system. We will recommend an accounting, billing and collection system for the proper recording of the financial trans- actions of the sewerage utility department. The following Municipal Bond underwriting services will be rendered 1. We agree to purchase your proposed issue of Sewerage Revenue Bonds in the amount of $1,000,000 on an interest cost basis to the City of 3.85%, computed to maturity, according to standard tables of bond values. Accrued interest from date of bonds to date of delivery to us shall be paid the City at,the time of delivery and pay- ment. Maturities and other technical specifications of the bond issue shall be mutually agreeable after analysis of our financial report. 2. We will engage the legal firm of Chapman and Cutler of Chicago to cooperate with your City attorney in the preparation of all necessary ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents establishing a separate sewerage department, authorizing the proper principal amount of Sewerage Revenue Bonds and all other matters in connection with your proposed financing program. 19 CONTRACT, CONT'D. It is understood that this offer is subject to an un- qualified approving legal opinion of Messrs. Chapman and Cutler covering the bond issue.' The legal fee of Messrs. Chapman and Cutler will be paid by us. If a referendum is required we will pay not to exceed $500 expenses of such election. 3. It is our understanding that because of the extent of the projects it may be desirable to complete the pro- jects in secions, thereby making delivery of the bonds from time to time as funds are required. We therefore agree to accept delivery of the bonds from time to time in blocks of not less than $250,000.00. As these bonds will not be ready for immediate delivery, and in view of the possible fluctuations of the Municipal Bond market between the date hereof and the date of delivery, the interest cost named above at which we agree to pur- chase these bonds and you agree to sell shall be in- creased or decreased in proportion to the increase or decrease, if any, of the average of the Dow Jones Average of Twenty Municipal Bonds as published weekly, between the date hereof and the date of delivery of the bonds. 4. The ordinance authorizing the bond issue shall provide that the City shall maintain sewerage rates and charges sufficient to pay costs of operation and maintenance, provide an adequate depreciation fund and cover average annual interest and principal requirements of the Sewer- age Revenue Bonds by at least 1f times. Interest during construction for a period of 18 months shall be provided in the bond issue. 5. The City shall supply us with a report of a reputable engineer, setting forth a description of the construction project,' estimate of cost of such construction, estimated income based upon recommended rates and charges for sewer- age service and estimated cost of operation of the sewerage system. Both the City and ourselves must be satisfied that the financing plan is feasible as shown by such engineering report before a decision is made to continue with the bond issue. 6. We will furnish at our expense, printed bonds ready for the signature of the proper city officials. 7. In the event Sewerage Revenue Bonds described above are not issued for any reason whatsoever, it is hereby under- stood that the City of Des Plaines is not obligated to reimburse us for any expenses incurred by us in connection with the services outlined in this letter. Acceptance of this proposal by resolution of the City Council, shall constitute a contract for the purchase and sale of the Sewerage Revenue Bonds described above when, as and if issued by the City. It is hereby agreed that this contract may be terminated upon 30 day notice in writing by either party if no bonds are issued within two years from date hereof. O. W. J.H.--G.W.P. ACCEPTED pursuant of the City of Des Plaines, Cook ATTEST: Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk (SEAL) E. B. S. D. C. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD BENJAMIN BY: (SAME) BARCUS, KINDRED & COMPANY BY:, S. D. CHASE to authority granted by resolution of the City Council County, Illinois, passed the 16th day of February, 1948. G. Walter Pflughaupt Mayor CONTRACT, CONT'D. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Harm, that the City Council accept the contract and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. After considerable discussion, Mr. Edward Benjamin was asked if. he would include a definite time limit in the contract. He informed the council.that he would. After the time limit was inserted in the contract, the Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Johnson and Hansen. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS CARNIVAL. The Clerk read the following letter: Hon. Mayor Pflughaupt and City Council - City of Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sirs: February 6, 1948 Plans are being drawn to hold the third "Annual D -Days V. F. W. Festival" this year from June 11 to June 20th inclusive at Rand Park and on our post property which adjoins the park. Council permission is respectfully requested so that our plans may go forward as soon as possible. Thanking you for your consideration and advice of your action, We remain, Yours very truly Des Plaines Post #2992 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S. By Henry C. Harm Chairman -Festival Committee The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek, and seconded by Wolf, to grant the request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. MIDDLE STATES TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION. The City Clerk informed the Council that he had a petition '°of the Middle States Telephone Co. to the Illinois Commerce Commission requesting an increase in rates on file in his office. PASS AMENDMENT TO LICENSE ORDINANCE (MAXIMUM). The City Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 338A OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES of 1928. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on passage. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, rules suspended, and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Baines, to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the pro- posed ordinance passed. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by McKay, to publish the ordinance in The Suburban Times. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING THEATRE LICENSE. The Clerk read for first read- ing the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 470 OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1928. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen, and seconded by Johnson, to suspend the rules and pass the proposed ordinance. The mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, 021 ORDINANCE AMENDING THEATRE LICENSE, CONT'D. Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, the rules suspended, and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to pass the proposed ordinance. After discussion, the Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, and Morava. Nays: Alderman Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, and Halverson. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion lost. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by McKay, that the City Attorney, Opeka, draft a new ordinance changing the license fee to thirty- five (35¢) cents per seat. The Mayor being unable to decide on the voice vote in- structed the Clerk to call the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Kehe, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Wolf, Baines, and Harm. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The City Attorney drafted the new ordinance which the Clerk read for first reading. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to suspend the rules and pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Wolf. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, rules suspended, the ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Kehe, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Wolf, Baines, and Harm. The Mayor there- upon declared the motion carried, and the proposed ordinance passed. The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to publish the ordinance in The Suburban Times. The motion was voted upon by acclamtion, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1948, and the adjourned meeting of February 9, 1948. The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by Vavrinek; to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. W. J. HENRICH CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 1, 1948 AT 8:25 P. M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided with Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, McKay, and Morava responding to roll call. Alderman Halverson and Harm were absent due to illness. REPORTS OF OFFICIALS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Inspector Frank Scharringhausen and Electrical Inspector Arthur Rieck. The Clerk also gave the report of the cash receipts for February. ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMiISSION HEARING. The Clerk read the notice of the hearing on Middle States Telephone Company's application of increase in rates. City Attorney Opeka informed the Mayor he had received notice. FOUR-WAY STOP SIGNS. City Engineer Fletcher reported of a meeting with Mr. Arnold of the State Highway Department regarding the four-way stop signs at three street crossings. Alderman Johnson then made the motion,which was seconded by Hansen, that the Clerk write a letter to the State Highway Department requesting the four-way stop signs at Touhy and Manheim and Algonquin and Lee Streets. And also four-way stop and go lights at Lee and Prairie. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. 22 JUNIOR LEAGUE TAG DAY REQUEST FOR BABY CLINIC. The Clerk read the following letter: February 21, 1948 Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: The Junior League of the Des Plaines Women's Club hereby asks your permission to hold our annual tag day for the Des Plaines Baby Clinic. We would like to have it on Saturday April 17, with April 24 as an alternative. Thanking you for your kind cooperation on this worthy cause in the past, I remain, Dorothy C. Skibbe 1022 Walter Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois Yours truly, Dorothy C. Skibbe Corresponding Secretary The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Morava, to. grant the request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the -motion carried. COUNTY ZONING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. The Clerk read the following notice: COUNTY ZONING LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN MAINE TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on a petition for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Cook County, Illinois, at 7:30 P.M. (Central Standard Time) on March 11, 1948, in the Des Plaines City Hall, Des Plaines, Illinois. The.property involved is located on the northeast corner of Wolf Road and Touhy Avenue, in Maine Township, legally described as: Lot 10 Block 10 Douglas Manor Subdivision E* of the SE* of Section 30, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M. re- corded September 24, 1943, as Doc.13146931 in Cook County, Illinois. The amendment, as proposed, seeks to rezone the above legally des- cribed property from its present classification as an F (Farming) District to a B-2 (Business, Tavern and Amusement) District, or such variation as the Board of Appeals may have the power to grant. A11 persons interested should attend and will be given an opportun- ity to be heard. ATTEST: Walter T. Popjoy Secretary Dated: February 17, 1948 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF COOK COUNTY, Andrew J. Dallstream Russell B. James Edwin C. O'Toole William L. Voss, Sr. Robert Kingery, Chairman HAZARD**REAR OF 1900 BLOCK ILLINOIS STREET. following letter: Honorable G. Walter Pflughaupt Mayor Members of the City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: The Clerk read the February 26, 1948 The existence of a large pool of water in the rear of the 1900 block on Illinois Street has been brought to my attention. Upon investigation, I found it to be a most dangerous hazard. The water is several feet deep. The property where this is situated belongs to Wm. L. Kunkel & Co.,' 716 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois. Mr. Kunkel knows about this matter and has been requested to take steps to abate this dangerous nuisance. The inclosed pictures show the real menace and danger to the many children living in this area. Very truly yours, Elsie M. Willer (Mrs. Louis A.) Health Inspector