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0419194819448 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 19450 Frank A. Bremer & Son 19452 Byron G. Sweazey 19454 J. DeMoen 19456 The Seagrave Corp. 19458 City of Des Plaines 19460 Firemen Pension Fund BILLS, CONT'D. 95.17 * 19449 Simplex Valve & Meter Co. $ 12.00 2.25 * 19451 U. S. Postmaster 75.15 3.12 * 19453 E. R. Tilden 2.56 .87 * 19455 Village Elec. & Radio Shop 15.00 .70 * 19457 Spiegler's Department Store 8.21 1,434.53 * 19459 Police Pension Fund 3,185.45 733.35 *119467 Water Dept. Petty Cash 15.63 The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Halverson, to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Alderman Harm. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. NEW COMMITTEE APPOINTED * * "INSPECTION AND LICENSE". On motion by Alderman Johnson, and second by Vavrinek, the Council approved Mayor Pflughaupt's appointment of the new Inspection and License Committee; chairman, Alderman R. G. Wolf --committee, Eric Hansen and Walter Morava. APRIL FOOL LETTER IN'SUBURBAN TIMES". Alderman Johnson reported on a letter which was published in the Suburban Times, April 2, 1948. He said that the Aldermen and the City Clerk were receiving calls due to this letter. Alderman Johnson then made the motion (which was seconded by Harm) that the author retract the alleged letter of the City Council which appeared on the first page of the April 2, 1948, issue of the Des Plaines Suburban Times, and also inform the public that said letter was not authorized by the City Council, nor was it submitted by the Council for publi- cation, and furthermore,that no one is authorized to sign letters for the City except City Officials. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. BENNETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY'S FOUNDATIONS. Alderman McKay inquired whether the letter had been wiitten to the Bennett Construction Company regarding their foundations. City Attorney, Frank Opeka, informed the alderman that he would write a registered letter to the last known address. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Alderman McKay reported an error in the minutes of March 15, 1948. The error was the vote on the roll call in concurring the Zoning Hearing report. The motion was then made by Alderman McKay, and seconded by Wolf, to approve the minutes --with correction-- of the regular meeting of March 15, 1948, and the -Special Meeting of March 29, 1948. The motion was voted upon.by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by Halverson, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly adjourned. l OTT J. ICH CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES-PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 19, 1948, AT 8:15 P. M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided with Alderman Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava responding to roll call. - - REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS. The -Clerk submitted the report of City,Treasurer, H. J. Ahbe for the month of March. City Attorney,- Frank Opeka, reported his attending the meeting re- garding the increase of telephone rates --a continuation of the meeting of March 3, 1948. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Public Protection Committee. Alderman Johnson re- ported that City Attorney, Frank Opeka, had an.ordinance regarding the parking on Prairie Avenue at Graceland Avenue. PUBLIC RELATION COMMITTEE. Alderman Harm reported the following on the Suburban Metal Craft letter requesting an extension of time on the premises which they are now located on: found: Your Committee on Public Relation has investigated the above and has "That the above company has found a suitable place, properly zoned and which will be available to them on or before April 30, 1949.. Occupancy will be contingent on completion of re -modeling, and it is very likely that they will move from their present location before the the 30th of April, 1949. The present agreement with the City expires on April 30, 1945 --it has not been necessary to call the company. We recommend that the present agreement be extended to April 30, 1949, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the extension of the present agreement.". The motion was then made by Alderman that the report be concurred. The motion was voted the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Harm reported the following north -side people concerning the United Motor Coach streets: found: H. J. Halverson Walter Morava Committee Harm, and seconded by Morava, upon by acclamation, whereupon regarding the petition of the buses parking on and using Your Committee on Public Relation has investigated the above and has "The Public Relation Committee has investigated the petition of 164 resi- dents of the north side presented to the City Council on April 5th and referred to this committee for study and report. Said petition requests: 1- That the United Motor Coach Company be refrained from using Laurel and Perry Streets as thoroughfares because: A- The present City Traffic Ordinance provides that no vehicle exceeding 6000 lbs. shall be driven on said streets B- Of the various objectionable items of present company operation The entire committee, City Attorney and Alderman Hansen met with Mr. Manuel and some of the operating personnel of the company who would be in a posi- tion to reply to some of the complaints enumerated in said petition. Per- sonal visits were also made to the area by the committee. These various complaints can be classified as follows, and we present each in turn with our report on same: 1- SERVICING AND REPAIRING BUSES ON STREETS. This of course is not permissable. We are informed that this is not the general practice of the company, but occassionally it is practical to do this in order to move a stalled vehicle to the garage. Every effort is made by the company to keep this at a minimum. 2- PARKING BUSES ON THE STREETS INVOLVED AND PARKING OF EMPLOYEES' CARS. The committee had access to various company bulletins posted from time to time on the bulletin board which had been dated back quite some time and indicates that the company forbids the employees to do this. It appears that they are constantly on the alert to eliminate abuses and violations. They have also requested their employees to park their cars only on the south side of Perry Street along side of their building. Actually, nothing can be done to prevent private cars from parking anywhere except where all parking is prohibited. If a change were made to "No Parking" it•would apply to the resi- dents as well. 3- FUMES FROM EXHAUSTS. Most of this difficulty exists around the Trungle and Schuldt resi- dences. The former is located in a Commercial Zone, and the latter is immediately adjacent to the said Commercial Zone. Jurisdiction in cases like this are very limited and most difficult to administer. It is most unfortunate that residences should be located in Commercial Zones, but those that are or immediately adjacent.must expect to accept the attendent inconveniences that arise. The company states that it has made and will make every effort to minimize this condition. ALDERMAN HARM'S REPORT, CONT'D. In support of this, they have installed and are trying a new type of heater that will reduce the warming up period of motors. Other cases of fumes outside this Commercial Area will be minimized by the elimination of parking of buses on streets and the stopping of running motors on unattended buses. (The latter item is prohibited by ordinance, and will be rigidly enforced.) 4- TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ON LAUREL AVENUE AND CORNER OF NORTHWEST HIGHWAY. This:a bad condition at times. The committee recommends installation of "No Parking" signs on Laurel Avenue from the Northwest Highway to Perry Street, and on the Northwest Highway corner to a point east to provide a motorist with clear vision when coming into the highway. 5- DRIVING OVER,CURB AND CUTTING UP PARKWAY IN ENTRANCE TO BUS PARKING LOT. We are informed that greater care will be taken in this matter, and that a proper driveway entrance will be constructed shortly, for which the permit is already issued. 6- THE CITY ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO WEIGHTS ALLOWED ON SAID STREETS. Investigation shows that buses' weights are from 10,000 to 22,000 pounds, whereas the permissible weights are 6,000 pounds. The committee believes that we have no legal right however, to deny access to the company to its premises. Their entrances are on Laurel and Perry Streets; our City Attorney is in accord with this thought. We must bear in mind that company property is Commercially Zoned and has a right to access to its premises to conduct its business. It is the recommendation of this committee, that the protions of this report which deal with items 2, 4, and 6 (which are traffic problems) be referred to the Traffic Commission for immediate study and report back to the Council with recommendations for the amendment of the present Traffic Ordinance on Item 6, and their recommendations on Items 2 and 4." Henry C. Harm H. J. Halverson Walter Morava Committee The motion was made by Alderman Harm, and seconded by Wolf, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Alderman Kehe reported the following on the letter from H. True Wilson requesting a City Tax Deed on Lot 36, Block 3, of Ira Brown's addition to Des Plaines: "We, your Committee on Finance, therefore recommend to accept the offer of $25.00 for Tax Deed covering the within described property and also to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance and Quit Claim Deed." The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by McKay, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon 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. 19470 Public Service Co. $2,031.56 * 19471 Burroughs • 19472 Copy Papers Sales & Sev. 3.06 * 19473 19474 Otto Henrich, City Clerk 55.00 * 19475 2.93 * 19477 37.50 * 19479 6.80 * 19481 132.00 * 19483 2,070.00 * 19485 3.00 * 19487 45.47 * 19489 19476 H. A. Becker 19478 Arthur Rieck 19480 C. L. Bishop 19482 Milburn Brothers,Inc. 19484 Duncan Meter Corp. 19486 J. R. Bredar 19488 Brandt Automatic Cashier The D. P. Publishing 'Co. Zephyr Cafe Frank Scharringhausen The Kenny Co. Lagerhausen Lumber & Coal American Sanitary Sewer Brandt Automatic Cash er H. A. Becker The C. H. Hanson Co. 8.26 34.50 40.05 37.50 19.01 139.58 1,485.00 200.00 2.00 3.00 19490 Lagerhausen Lumber & 0cal$ 19492 E. Russell and Son 19494 Des Plaines Tree Service 19496 Milburn Brothers, Inc. 19498 Wally's Mobil Service 19500 Kuhlman & Nagel, Inc. 19502 Meyer Coal & Mat'l. Co. 19504 Merchants Chemical Co. 19506 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 19508 Worthington-Gamon Meter 19510 Gold Star Motor Service 19512 Kuhlman & Nagel, Inc. 19514 Maringer & Co. 19516 Addressograph-Multigraph 19518 Sears, Roebuck and Co. 19520 B. F. Kinder's Sons 19522 The Kenny Co. 19524 Am.-LaFrance-Foamite 19526 Benjamin Stangor 19528 Johnson's 19530 City Clerk's Petty Cash BILLS, CONT'D. 32.10 * 19491 Meyer Coal & Mat'l. Co. 30.00 * 19493 H - H Electric Co. 387.00 * 19495 B. F. Kinder's Sons 90.00 * 19497 Des Plaines Public 3hools 12.50 * 19499 D. P. Tire & Battery Serv. .98 * 19501 Collignon Nash 32.43 * 19503 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 1'.50 * 19505 Lagerhausen Lumber & Coal 27.74 * 19507 B. F. Kinder's Sons 1,450.00 * 19509 James B. Clow & Sons 3.19 * 19511 Worthington -Garcon Meter 9.69 * 19513 Frank A. Bremer & Son 70.16 * 19515 Elmer's Pure Oil Serv. 10.83 * 19517 Earl Warnicke 17.90 * 19519 D. P. Mercantile Co. 13.70 * 19521 Spiegler's Dept. Store 6.39 * 19523 Century Cartage Co. 36.54 * 19525 Prairei-Lee Paint Store 29.32 * 19527 Hartless-Austin 2.58 * 19529 Minn.,St.Paul &Saultste. 14.56 * Marie R. R. CASH TRANSFER WARRANT No. 1-Genaral Corporate Free Cash Library Free Cash To refund to General Corporate Fund the portion of Janitor's Salary charge- able to the Public Library Fund, but which was advanced by the General Corporate'Fund during the months of March and April, 1948. No. 2-1935 Water Revenue Bonds Cash 1947 " n 11 Water Depreciation Cash 110.00 1,092.50 1,302.50 160.00 42.05 300.00 1.14 45.00 4.00 60.00 54.88 11.80 11.56 4.38 42.66 2.25 1.80 15.00 8.16 10.91 1.55 5.10 3.90 1.00 110.00 Water Free Cash 2,555.00 To transfer from the Water Free Cash --the monthly sums stipulated in the Water Bond Ordinances for the months of March and April, 1948. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Halverson,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. SEWER COMMITTEE. Alderman Halverson, Chairman of the Sewer Committee, reported the following on the catch basin connected to Cumberland Sewer: April 5, 1948 "Your Committee has investigated the above and finds that the inlet was installed at the northeast corner of Fourth and Golf by the City, at the request of the State Highway Department. "The inlet is connected to a catch basin so that no dirt enters the sewer from the inlet. The sewer to which the catch basin is connected flows south in Fourth Avenue to Seegers Road and southwesterly in Seegers to the large outlet sewer at Northwest Highway. "The drainage areawhich this inlet serves is very small, and we have no record of any flooding of basements on either Fourth Avenue or Seegers Road. "The inlet was installed to protect public health by eliminating an unsightly, mosquito breeding mud hole, and to protect the safety of the motoring public by preventing the formation of an ice pond over half of Golf Road during the winter months. SEWER COMMITTEE, CONT'D. "The State Highway Department has agreed to clean up the ditch leading into this inlet, as soon as it dries so that the work can,be done and to place stone along the pavement west of Third Avenue so stone, that it may be used tora bus loading zone. "We, your Committee, therefore recommend that the inlet remain as constructed." H. J. Halverson H. J. Kehe L. J. Vavrinek R. G. Wolf P. Baines The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Kehe, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. BENNETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY'S FOUNDATIONS. The Clerk read the following letters: Mayor and City Council Des Plaines, Illinois' Gentlemen: Re: L. Bennett Construction Company April 19, 1948 • Pursuant to your direction, I have forwarded a letter by registered mail requesting the abatement of the nuisance created by permitting unprotected foundations to continue without any building construction activity. The time under the letter expired on April 17th. I received a telephone call from Mr. Frank J.Nales, Vice Presi- dent of the Western National Bank of Cicero relative to the above matter. He informed me that he has interested a new contractor who is financially able to take over the jobs complained of and that they are just awaiting the F. H. A. approval before proceeding. He requested me to hold up the filling in of the excavations until such time as they will be in a position to take over and proceed with the work. The telephone conversation was confirmed by letter which is hereto attached. Very truly yours, FMO*AGH Frank M. Opeka City Attorney Mr. Frank M. Opeka 10 South La Salle Street Chicago, Illinois Dear Sir: April 15, 1948 Re: L. Bennett Construction Co. Des Plaines, Illinois Confirming our phone conversation of today, we wish to advise that we have interested Mr. George F. Ellefson, a Contractor to consider taking over the above captioned jobs and to complete same. We have forwarded his application to the FHA and are awaiting .their reply on his application. In view of this, we would suggest that the City of Des Plaines hold off filling in the excavations on these properties for the time being. Yours truly, FJV:rm Frank J. Vales Vice President The motion was then made by Alderman McKay, and seconded by Morava, that the City Clerk write a letter to the Bennett Construction Company and to Frank J. Vales, Western National Bank of Cicero, informing them to place a wire fence barricade around the foundations while they are awaiting a reply from the F. H. A. --Ten days time to be allowed to build the fences- The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman McKay reported that he had received a call regarding the traffic on Thacker Street west of Wolf Road. He said that trucks are continuously speeding on this street, and they are therefore a hazard to the children. Mayor Pflughaupt informed Alderman McKay to speak to Alderman Johnson about this matter, and have the Police Department make a check on the traffic also. FOURTEEN INCH WATER MAIN FROM SOFTENING PLANT PLANS. Alderman Halverson made the motion (which was seconded by Johnson) that the City Engineer draw up plans for a fourteen inch main from the Softening Plant to Wolf Road under the Post War Project Plans. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carried. MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND AUDIT. The City Clerk reported having received a copy of the Motor Fuel Tax Audit for the year 1946. The Mayor ordered the report placed on file. LETTERS REGARDING THE S00 LINE FENCE. The Clerk read the following letters: April 8, 1948 City Council Village of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Attention: Gentlemen: Enclosed is a copy of a letter sent to the Illinois. Commerce Commission a month and a half ago, along with their reply.. This date I have sent a similar letter to the Soo Line Railroad. It seems from the content of the Illinois Commerce Commission's reply that both the Soo Line Railroad and the Des Plaines city government have been negligent in providing, and enforcing, the provision of safeguards required by law. Surely it is in the best interests of the constituents who elect you to take whatever action is necessary compelling the Soo Line Railroad to repair this fence. The undersigned and twenty-two other home owners with children are very anzious for your reply and action. Yours very truly, W. G. Van der Voort WGV:mcm 1290 N. Campbell Enc. 2 Des Plaines, Illinois February 20, 1948 Illinois Commerce Commission 160 North La Salle Street Chicago, Illinois Re: Soo Line Railroad Gentlemen: This railroad runs directly through the heart of the suburban resi- dential area of Des Plaines, Illinois. At one time, a fence was constructed parallel- ing the right of way through this area. Lack of maintenance over a period of years left it in a state of complete disrepair. With particular reference to Campbell Avenue which dead ends at the right of way, no fence protection whatsoever exists (this loca- tion is one block north of the intersection of the Soo Line Railroad and Algonquin Road, Route #62). The particular point in referenceis within fifty feet of a solid block of homes, the residences of many children. Lack of fence protection on this heavily used railroad constitutes an unnecessary and unwarranted hazard. It is my understand- ing that the requirement for maintenance of such a fence by law is covered under fencing laws relative to railroads. Nevertheless, from a purely practical standpoint, it would seem profitable to maintain inexpensive fence protection and eliminate the potential liability of suit. As suggested by your office in a phone inquiry relative to this matter, please consider this a formal letter of complaint. May I hear from you in this regard. WGV:mcm Yours very truly, W. G. Van der Voort 1290 N. Campbell Des Plaines, Illinois LETTERS REGARDING THE S00 LINE FENCE, CONT'D. March 2, 1948 Re: Soo Line, Railroad Fences at Des Plaines, Illinois Mr. W. G. Van der Voort 1290 N. Campbell Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: Referring to your letter of February 20, 1948, we find that sometime in January the Chief of Police of Des Plaines and a representative of the Soo Line inspected the fencing situation that you have called to our attention. At that time, the railroad agreed to fence one side of their track where school children are liable to trespass. They, however, found an ordinance which forbids fencing without council permission. The matter was referred to a local attorney and the matter still rests for decision. There is a much disputed law on the books requiring the railroads to fence their right-of-way but it makes specific exception on cases of subdivisions, towns or villages. It would therefore seem wiser to persuade the railroad that the fence would be to their own advantage. Very truly yours, H. E. Bartlett HEB:LS Assistant Chief Engineer City Attorney, Frank Opeka, informed the Council the letter of H. E. Bartlett referred to a fence to protect school children south of Oakton Street on Manheim Road. The Mayor instructed the City Attorney to reply to the letter of W. G. Van der Voort. STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS TO WATERWORKS. The Clerk, read the following letter: March 18, 1948. Des Plaines -- Water Proposed concrete storage reservoir Approval No. 33, 1948 Mayor and Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Approval, subject to the conditions following, is hereby given of the plans and specifications for the proposed improvements to your waterworks, including a new concrete finished -water storage reservoir and appurtenances, which plans and specifications were prepared and submitted by E. N. Fletcher, engineer, acting as your agent, and which plans, consisting of 3 sheets, are designated as "Concrete Reservoir, Des Plaines Water System, City of Des Plaines, Illinois." This authority is granted in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 3 of Section 55 of "An Act in relation to the Civil Administration of the State government and to repeal certain acts therein named," (Approved March 7, 1917, in force July 1, 1917, as amended) and subject to the provisions hereof. The conditions of approval are: 1. This approval shall not be considered in any manner affecting the title to the premises upon which any of the water works improvements in question are to. be located. 2. This authority does not in any way release the city, from any liability for damage to person or property caused by or resulting from the installation, maintenance, or, operation of the water works improvements, located and constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications herein referred to. 3. The State Department of Public Health, in issuing this approval, has relied upon the statements and represen- tations made by the city in the application herefor; and in case any statement or representation in said application is found to be incorrect this approval may be revoked without further notice, and the city thereupon waives all rights thereunder. 6/ IMPROVEMENTS TO WATERWORKS, CONT'D. 4. There shall be no deviations from the plans and specifications submitted with the application for this approval unless revised plans and specifications there- for shall first have been submitted to the State Depart- ment of Public Health and a supplemental written approval issued therefor. 5. The State Department of Public Health, or any person duly authorized by it, may, at any time during the progress of the construction or the installation of the water works system or any part thereof under author- ity hereof, have the right and authority to inspect such work during the progress thereof; and such Department or its duly authorized agent shall have the authority at any and all times after the erection or the installation of such water works improvements to inspect the same or the operation thereof. 6. This approval takes into consideration only the adequacy and sanitary and mineral qualities of the public water supply for drinking and general domestic use and not the structural stability nor durability of any units or parts of the water works that will not affect the quality of the water nor the costs of construction and financial soundness of the project; and it is assumed that the water works, when completed, will receive reasonable care, maintenance, and operation. 7. The Department of Public Health shall be notified when the water works improvements provided for by the plans have been constructed and are going to be placed in service. 8. This permit is void after March 18, 1949, unless construction on this project has started on or prior to that date. has:a c. E. N. Fletcher Municipal Building, Des Plaines c. 3 extra to above c. Cook County Health Department STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH By C. W. Klassen Chief Sanitary Engineer And Roland R. Cross. M. D. Director The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. PASS ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING QUIT CLAIM DEED. The Clerk read for first reading a proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Harm, 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, the rules suspended, and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was then made'by Alder- man Kehe, and seconded by Harm, 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 proposed ordinance finally passed. ORDINANCE INCREASING TREASURER'S BOND TO $50,000.00. The Clerk read for first reading a proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE OFFICIAL BOND OF THE TREASURER -COLLECTOR. ORDINANCE INCREASING TREASURER'S BOND, CONT'D. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Johnson, to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on final passage. The Mayor put the ques- tion, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Johnson, to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the • motion carried, and the ordinance finally passed. AMENDMENT TO BUILDING CODE * * "OIL BURNERS". The Clerk read for first reading a proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE "REVISED BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1939" The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT. The Clerk read for first reading a proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE'AMENDING SCHEDULES I and II of the CITY OF DES PLAINES TRAFFIC ORDINANCE The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on final 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 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: 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 ordinance finally passed. The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Halverson, to publish the ordinance in the Des Plaines Journal. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PASS ORDINANCE ** CENTER AND THACKER FOUR-WAY STOP. The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A FOUR WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF CENTER AND THACKER STREETS The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Halverson, 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 and the proposed ordinance 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: 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 ordinance finally passed. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by McKay, to publish the ordinance in the Suburban Times. The motion was then voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. DES PLAINES POST NO. 2992 (VETERAN OF FOREIGN WARS INSTALLATION). The Clerk informed the Council that he had received a card of invitation to the joint installation of officers of the Des Plaines Post No. 2992 (and Ladies Auxiliary) to be held on April 24, 1948 at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk also informed the Council^has a small leaflet on file which lists all cities having parking meters. ERICH SCHALK, GILBERT RUDIGER, AND PHILIP PAULSON REAPPOINTED TO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD. On motion by Alderman McKay, and second by Baines, reappoint- ments of Eric Schalk, Gilbert Rudiger, and Philip Paulson to the Public Library Board by Mayor Pflughaupt were approved. 1 1 5*1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Morava, to approve the minutes of April 5, 1948. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Harm, and seconded by McKay, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly adjourned. (w.476/14/1.44.,4 J. HENRICH ITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY EVENING. MAY 3, 1948, AT 8:00 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, Harm, Halverson, and Morava responding to roll call. REPORTS OF CITY. OFFICIALS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Build- ing Inspector, Frank Scharringhausen and Electrical Inspector, Arthur Rieck. The Clerk also gave the report of the cash receipts for April. City Attorney, Frank M. Opeka, made a verbal report regarding Miss Bennett. He was informed that within the next week if she would not dis- pose of her interest in foundations, she would have barricades placed around them. TRAFFIC COMMISSION REPORT ON UNITED MOTOR COACH BUSES. The Clerk read the following report: Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk The City of Des Plaines Municipal Building Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Henrich: April 30, 1948 Reporting on the Committee Report addressed to us dated April 19 relative to portions of the recommendations of the Public Relations Committee re- garding the United Motor Coach buses which were referred to us, we wish to report our recommendations as follows: VLS:ss Section Section Section 2. Relative to parking of buses, we concur in their recommendation in its entirety. 4. That portion requesting No Parking signs on Laurel Avenue from the Northwest Highway to Perry Street has been approved by our Commission. Second portion of this section was recommended to be corrected in our letter to you dated August 3, 1946, and for your convenience, we are repeating as follows: "Many members of the Traffic Commission have examined the hazard of the intersection of Laurel Avenue and Northwest Highway, and we recommend to the City Council that they eliminate parking 15 feet east of the building line of Laurel Avenue on the north side of the Northwest Highway. 6. We recommend a revision of the ordinance relative to weights, for to prohibit the Motor Coach Company would appear to be a restraint of trade as it would prohibit all other trucks of excess weight, regardless of purpose, from using the streets referred to. Respectfully yours, DES PLAINES TRAFFIC COMMISSION V. L. Spiegler, Secretary TRAFFIC COMMISSION REPORT, CONT'D. The Mayor referred the report and recommendation to the Public Pro- tection Committee. following: COMMITTEE REPORTS. Public Relation. Alderman Harm reported the louton Paint Company - Zoning Violation The above company manufactures paint, which is forbidden within the city limits. Violation is of long standing, and brought to the attention may times inpastyears by the building inspector, who again asks that something be done about this matter and also calls attention to the dangerous aspect of this operation. It was referred to this committee last Mayy. We have tried to work out a removal of said business with the owner, who we believe has continuously tried to locate outside our city limits. There have been times during the past months when it appeared that re -location would be successful. For that reason, this committee has been standing by, fully realizing that should some incident occur, we would most certainly be severely criticized for inaction. We have taken this course, because it is not the desire to unarbitrarily remove anyone from their business. However, due to the serious hazards involved, and our failure to remedy same in what we believe to be a reason- able time and to the circumstances surrounding this case, we have so advised Mr. Louton that some action must be taken. He has written the following letter for the consideration of the council: April 20, 1948 Alderman H. C. Harm, Chairman Public Relations Committee & City Council 1095 Walter Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: A year has passed since you called it to my attention that paint manufacturing is not per- mitted within the city limits of Des Plaines. We both have attempted to solve this problem, but as yet have not reached a solution. I would like to request a temporary permit for the coming year, during which time I will continue my efforts to relocate in a properly zoned area. KL/ab Very truly yours, LOUTON PAINT & VARNISH COMPANY Kenneth Louton Presumably Mr. Louton believes that he may relocate, or in any event believes that this permission will enable him to adjust this situation by removal within the allotted time. Accordingly, we have two courses. 1 - We can go along with Mr. Louton, granting his request for special permission to operate for one year. And if so, we recommend proper in- surance coverage of at least $100,000.00 and bond performance. 2 - We can notify him to cease operations, and thereby enforce the present and performed bond ordinance. For the purpose of disposing of this matter, we recommend granting permission to operate for one year with provision for public liability insurance of 1100,000.00 for that period to enable him to relocate or cease operations, and we request that the city attorney be authorized to draw up such an agreement. Respectfully submitted, Henry C. Harm Walter Morava H. J. Halverson