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07191948102 19816 19818 19820 19822 19824 19826 19828 19841 19831 19833 19835 19837 19839 H - H Electric Company Superior Cartage Co. Pa. Salt Manf. Co. Krema Trucking Co., Inc. James B. Clow & Sons D. -P. 'Ober & Coal Co. Auto Parts of D. P. Water Dept. Petty Cash William Toepper Charles Zinke Drake Orgden, NC. B. F. Kinder's Sons Firemen Pension BILLS, CONT'D. 300.00 16.48 43.61 2431Z54.02- 46.42 12.62 1.43 5.39 3.50 .91 3.50 10.16 806.56 * 19817 Frank A. Bremer & Son * 19819 Elgin Softener Corp. * 19821 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc. * 19823 Northern Gravel Co. * 19825 Tures Brothers * 19827 D. P. Journal * 19829 The Am. City Magazine * 19830 Andrew Helminger * 19832 A. R. Kane * 19834 Henry Miller e-19836 D. P. Agency, Inc. * 19838 Police Pension * 19840 Fred A. Ne son $ 24.67 135.66 36.98 - 467.10 30.00 8.75 3.00 .28 2.22 '3.50 168.00 749.4 50. 1'rY i'''D4'E' P The motion was then made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Halverson to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor Pro Tem Kehe put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nayes: None. The Mayor Pro Tem thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Halverson to approve the minutes of June 21, 1948. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Baines to adjourn. The motion was voted upon'by acclamation whereupon the Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. OTTO y'". J. HENRICH City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLIN©IS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TUESDAY, JULY 19. 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, Halverson, and Morava, responding to roll call. Aldernan Harm was absent. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS. The City Clerk submitted the report of receipts and disbursements for the first half -of the year. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Streets Committee - Alderman Vavrinek reported of having inspected the wood guard rail on Wolf Road and thought it adequate, But that it did not have as nice appearance as the iron guard rail. VETERANS HOUSING. Alderman Morava reported on the veteran housing meeting that they are progressing and hope to have one of the homes constructed: soon. CITY ATTORNEY. The Clerk read the following letter: Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: July 19, 1948 Request is made for an additional two weeks to render my report and opinion in the matter of *the sufficiency of the written portest in connection with the rezoning of the North Western Railroad property. I have just received a memorandum and brief from the Legal Department of the North Western Railroad and in justice and fairness, it is necessary that I study the contents and also submit it to Mr. Howard W. Clement, Attorney for the objectors. After every one concerned has been given a full opportunity to express their views on the law and subject matter, I shall be in a position to submit my written report at the August 2nd meeting. ' Very truly yours, Frank M. Opeke City Attorney t 1 l /03 CITY ATTORNEY'S LETTER CONT'D. CC Mr. Lowell Hastings, General Solicitor Chicago & North Western R. R. 400 W. Madison St., Chicago, Ill. Mr. Howard W. Clement, 38 South Dearborn St., Chicago, I11. City Attorney, Opeke, informed Alderman McKay that he would have a_ report ready for the next Council meeting. INSPECTOR SCHARRINGHAUSEN'S LETTER ON CORRECTING HOUSE NUMBERS. The Clerk read the following letter: - July 19, 1948 To Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Attached hereto are lists of corrected house numbers for the various streets within the City limits. They have been corrected as per request of the City Council in compliance with the City Ordinance, Chapter 8, Sections 213-222. The corrections were compiled from an atlas numbering system which was prepared by Carter Jenkins, Engineer, David Maloney, Attorney, and Chas. Hammerl, Mayor, Fayette O. Merrill, City Clerk in 1930. ' Since this atlas was prepared, there have been changes made in some sections to correct to comply with atlas numbering, although there were many sections that were not corrected. Therefore, we prepared the numbering based on the 1930 atlas, and made the corrections covering all sections not previously' corrected., These sheets were prepared by E. N. Fletcher and F. F. Scharringhausen, and make corrections at 1,223 locations. Recommend that one hundred (100) copies of each of twenty-four (24) lists be printed, and that the notices of changes be sent with list to those effected by this change; also that a complete list be sent to Public Service, U. S. Post Office, Middle States Telephone Company, and all others who would need such a complete list. FFS:dfg Respectfully, F. F. Scharringhausen Building Inspector The Mayer referred the letter to the Streets Committee. RELOCATE RIVER DRIVE. The Clerk read the following letter: July 13, 1948 City Council City of Des Plaines Gentlemen: At a joint meeting of the Des Plaines Plan Commission and Municipal Development Committee the Commission approved the relocating of River Drive, but made the following recommendations: To resubdivide Round'Corner on Lot 24 10 ft. Side Building line on Lots 24 and 25 20 ft. Building line on Lots 26 to 32 The small strip of land on the east side of River Drive and the lots west of the Drive are two separate subdivisions and it is the desire of the Plan Commission to resubdivide and place the property in one subdivision. Very truly yours, Otto W. J. Henrich Secretary of Plan Commission O"fJH: da Alderman McKay informed the Council that Mr. K. Meyer asked him to hold up the report on relocating River Drive, for next Council meeting due to Mr. Meyer's vacation. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Kehe, Chairman of Finance Committee 19842 19844 19847 19849 19851 19853 '' 19855 19857 19859 19861 19863 19865 19867 19869 19871 19873 19875 19877 19879 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. Middle States Telephone The D. P. Publishing Co. Village Elec. & Radio Shop Frank E. Erhardt James Laker- Petterson Safety Service Petterson Safety Service Lagerhausen Lumber & Coal Co. Lagerhausen Lumber & Coal Co. D. P. Tire & Battery Service D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. Triangle Sales & Supply Co. James B. Clow & Sons Johnson's D. P. Motor Sales Wallace & Tiernan Co. Merchants Chemical Co. Vintage Elec. & Radio Shop $ 51.95 * 5.00 * 4801.80 * 60.72 s: 38.00 * 4.50 * 1t2.5 89.25 * 19.90 * 85.09 * 2.50 * 240.01 * 87.33 * 2.43 *. 2.02 * 4.74,* No. 1 General Corporate Free Cash Library Free Cash 19843 Public Service Co. 19846 The D. P. Publishing Co. 19848 Frank A. Bremer & Son 19850 Triangle Industries Corp. 19852 Duncan Meter Corp. 19854 Harold 0. Tibbitts 19856 Meyer Coal & Material Co. 19858 B. F. Kinder's Sons 19860 Lake -Cook Farm Supply Co. 19862 Wally's Mobil Service 19864 D. P. Postmaster 19866 Marblehead Lime Co. 19868 Johnson's 19870 Simplex Valve & Meter Co. 19872 Simplex Valve & Meter Co. 20.55 * 19874 16.64 * 19876 10.65 * 19878 667.85 * 19880 Lagerhausen Lumber & Coal B. F. Kinder's Sons A. Werhane E. N. Fletcher CASH TRANSFER WARRANT To refund to the General Corporate Fund the portion ef,Janitor's Salary 8hargeable to Public Library Fund, But ',high was advanced by the General Corporate Fund during the month of July, 1948. No. 2 1935 Water Revenue Bonds Free Cash 1947 " a n a p Water Depreciation Cash Water Free Cash To transfer from the Water Fre. Cash the monthly sums stipulated in the Water Revenue Bond Ordinances for the month of July, 1948 $ 55.00 $ 2,276.45 35.50 6.84 106.2 505. 3 70. 0 28.2 3.31 20.82 54.89 15.03 680.00 48.05 19.00 37.95 Co. 16.66 18.88 22.50 1,984.00 $ 55.00 546.25 651.25 80.00 1,277.50 Alderman Kehe said that Alderman Halverson objected to Check No. 19878 in the Water Fund which should be in the Corporate Fund and Alderman Wolf objected to Chick No. 19845 refund to Packy's Beer Delivery. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Baines that with the change of Check 19878 to Corpoaate Fund and elimination of Check 19845 to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Aye: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Yavri ek, Volt, Kehe, Baines, McKay, Halverson, aid Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Baines that the refund check to Packy's Beer Delivery be referred to the License Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carded. STATE HIGHWAY APPROVAL, $4.060.00 RESOLUTION. The Clerk read the following July 14, 1948 letter: City - MFT Des Plaines Maintenance Resolution Maintenance Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: The resolution adopted by the City Council at its meeting May 17, 1948 1 STATE HIGHWAY APPROVAL, 14,060.00 RESOLUTIOE. CONT'D appropriating 14,500.00 of motor fuel funds for the maintenance of Arterial Streets 2, 8, 12, 13, and 14 from June 1, 1948 to November 1, 1948 was approved today. Funds will be certified upon receipt of a request which should be submit- ted to the district engineer for consideration. The above resolution is approved with the understanding that the liquid asphalt, MC -5, will be applied prior to September 15, 1948. The municipal estimate of maintenance costs, as corrected, in the amount of 14,060.00 and the materials proposal were also approved today and your file copies are returned herewith. cc - C. H. Apple R. R. MacLeod E. 1. Fletcher, City Engr. Very truly yours, W. W. Polk Chief Highway Engineer The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded by Kehe that the City Clerk advertise for bids for the street maintenance referred to in letter, and bids to be in the hands of City Clerk next Council meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. REQUEST FOR HIGHWAY PERMIT - THACKER STREET WATER MAIN. The Clerk read the following letter: July 13, 1948 Mr. E. N. Fletcher City Engineer Des Plaines, Illinois Re: Request for Highway Permit Thacker Street Section 126-0303 **************;****v.******** Dear Sir: Enclosed are three (3) copies of an application form for Highway Permit to construct a fourteen (14) inch water main in Thacker Street from the City of Des Plaines Softening Plant to Wolf Road. Please have all three (3) copies signed and returned to this office. When they have been approved by the proper authorities of the Cook County Highway Department, one copy will be mailed to you. We need one additional blueprint copy of plan that accompanied your letter of July 10, 1948. Very truly yours, PgR; gh Paul G. Robinson, C -M Assistant County Highway Engr. Encls. 3 Cook County Highway Dept. Room 2013 - 130 N. Wells St. Chicago, Illinois The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Baines that the Mayor be authorized to sign the three copies for Highway Permit. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. CIRCUIT COURT OF C00K COUNTY SUMMONS NO. 4807808: The Clerk informed the Council of having received a Court Summons on Nelda A. Miller Case and a copy from City Attorney, Opeka of complaint of Law. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Johnson that C ity Attorney Opeka file appearance answer and defend the City in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Docket No. 4807808. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. WESTFIELD GARDENS ANNEXATION ORDINANCE FAILS PASSAGE. On request, at the July 5th meeting, of Mr. K. Meyer the action on Annexation Ordinance was held over to this Council meeting. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Johnson to pass..to`proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and after considerable discussion regarding the problem of streets the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayer Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Baines, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays Aldermen Vavrinek, Wolf, and Kehe. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Aldermen Wolf asked the.0 ity Attorney if an annexation ordinance required a two thirds votefor passage. After checking the State Statute the City Attorney informed Alderman Wolf he was correct. The Mayor thereupon reversed his decision and said that the ordinance not having received the required two thirds majority failed passage. L PASS ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEY * WHITE btittitT CAR ADDITION TO RIVERVIEW, finttTH END, BLOCK -TT ,47 PASS ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEY CONT'D. The Clerk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled — AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF ALLEY IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. The motion was made by Halverson and seconded by Johnson to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and proposed ordinance passed. ZONING BOARD ALLOW VARIATION * 1699 VAN BUREN STREET. The Clerk read the following letter: July 12, 1948 Des Plaines City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Sirs: The Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals issued an order under date of July 7, 1947 on the James P. Vlastnik property at 1699 Van Buren Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Mr. Vlastnik asked for a variation of the zoning ordinance to permit him to erect a proposed stairway on the west side of his Building on the following described property: Lot 32, block 6 in Arthur McIntosh & Co., Des Plaines Heights known as 1699 Van Buren Avenue. The reason for this variation was to allow egress to the second floor apartment by erecting an enclosed stairway so that the apartment would conform to the fire code. In our recommendation of July 7 we did not allow the variation, and since that time f the matter has been brought to our attention again. The Zoning Board of Appeals decided to reconsider the matter, and since the neighborhood in general did not object to this variation, nor would it change the outside appearance of the house, they have decided to reconsider their recommendation of July 7, 1947 and. allow this variation. Therefore, we are sending a copy of this letter to the Building Commissioner III and asking him to issue a permit to James P. Vlastnik to carry out his remodeling. The general housing situation in Des Plaines had considerable bearing on this recommendation. By order of the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals of Alvah H. James, Seceetary. The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. SANITARY DISTRICT LETTER ON CUMBERLAND TERRACE SEWER PUMPS. The Clerk read the following letter: July 13, 1948 Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk, City of Des Plaines Qty Hall, Des Plaines, Ill. Re: Des Plaines Unit Tank Dear Mr. Henrich: — This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your inquiry of June 16th, 1948 relative to pumps for Des Plaines Unit Tank Section. The delay in replying to your inquiry is due to delay in receiving information relative to delivery of the pumps. Preliminary work on the project will start about July 15th 1948. The new pumps are scheduled for delivery about Sept. 1st, 1948. Piping and valves have been requisitioned and we are promised delivery in 90 days. One of the present sewage pumps must remain in service.until the first of the new pumps is placed in operation. As soon as the first new pump is placed in operation, installation of the second new pump will be made. If the piping and valves are delivered as scheduled, the installation should be completed not later than January 1, 1949. Submitted By: L. W. Hall Hydraulic Engineer. Yours very truly, W. H. Trinkaus Chief Engineer. letter: /D7 The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER ON PARKING LOTS. The Clerk read the following July 19, 1948 Des Plaines City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: The business men on Center Street respectfully request the city to take over the management of the parking lots on Center Street, because the all day parkers now utilize its facilities almost exclusively. The Business men on Center Street agree to pay the rental and assume all liability for the operation of this lot. Very truly yours, . , Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce M.,S. Smith Secretary. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Hansen to take over the management of,the two parking lots located: No. 1 - - At northeast corner ::.Prairie and Center Streets. No. 2 - - At the alley southeast corner on Center St. between Prairie Ave. and Ellinwood,Street. After discussion the motion was withdrawn and a new motion made by Alderman Johnson which was seconded by Hansen that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Des Plaines, a sub -lease from the Chamber of Commerce for a period of one year for a consideaation of $1.00 per year covering the two lots for, parking vehicles located at: No. 1 - - On the northeast corner Center St. and Prairie Ave. No. 2.- - On the Alley southeast corner on Center St. between Prairie Avenue and Ellinwood St. The Mayor put the question and being unable to decide by voice vote the Clerk was instructed to call the roll, and got the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Halverson, and Morava. Nayes: Aldermen Vairinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, and McKay. The Mayor declared the motion lost. The Mayor inquired of the Council what they desired to do regarding this matter. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by McKay to refer the parking lots back to the Public Protections Committee for study and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PASS ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TYPES & PRICES OF WATER METERS. The Clerk read for first reading a proposed ordinance entitled; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TYPES AND PRICES OF WATER METERS. The motion was made by Alterman Wolf and seconded by Vavrinek to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on pas$age. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nayes: 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 Baines and seconded by Halverson 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, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. COUNTY ZONING NOTICES. The Clerk read the following two notices: COUNTY ZONING LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN MAINE TOWNSHIP /Og COUNTY ZONING NOTICES-CONT'D. Notice is hereby given that apublic hearing will be held on a petition for an amendment to the -Zoning Ordinance of Cook County, Illinois,,at 7:30 P. M. (Chicago Daylight Saving Time) on July 22, 1948, in the Des Plaines City Hall, Des Plaines Illinois. The property involved consists of approximately 20 acres located on the west side of Shermer Road lying north and south of Churdh Street (if extended), in Maine Township, legally described as: A tract of land in the E of Sec. 13, Twp. 41 N. Range 12, E. of the 3rd P. M. Cook County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the. east and west center line of Said Sec. 13, 161.30 ft. west of a bronze plug in the pavement at the east - corner of said Sec. 13, thence north 15 degrees 50 min. west along the original center line of Shermer Road. 331.06 ft. to apoint, thence west 314.18 ft. to a point, thence 100.00 ft. north to a point; thence west 695.71 ft. to a point; thence south 418.50 ft. to a point: on the east and west center line of Sec. 13., thence east along the center line of said Sec. 13, 271.5 ft. to a point: thence south 534.60 ft. to a point; thence east 990.00 ft. to the east line of said Sec. 13, thence north along the east line of said See. 13, 440.10 ft. to a bronze plug in the pavement marking the intersection of the center line of Harlem Ave., and Shermer Roads thence north 15 degrees 50 min. west 513.53 ft. to the point of beginning, containing 20.54 acres. The amendment, as proposed, seeks to property from its present classification as an (Residence 10,000 sq. ft.)) District,titr k such may have the power to grant. All persons interested should attend to be heard. remand the abocm legally described F (Farming) District, town R-4 variation as the Board of Appeals and will be given an opportunity ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF COOK COUNTY ATTEST: Andrew J. Dallstream Walter T. Popjoy Russell B. James Secretary Edwin C. O'Toole William L. Voss, Sr. Robert Kingery, Chairman 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 ZoningOrdinance of Cook County, Illinois, at 7:30 P.Y. (Chicago Daylight Saving Timeon July 22, 1948, in the Des Plaines City Hall, Des Plaines, Illinois. The property involved consists of approximately 3 acres located on the northeasterly side of Rand Road adjacent to the west Row of the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Saulte Ste. Marie R. R. in Maine Township, legally described as: That part of the South 25.67 chains lying North of the Center line of Rand Road and West of the 'fest line of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Saulte Ste. Marie Railroad of the S.W4 of Section 8, Township 41 North, Rnage 12 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian described as follows: commenc- ing at the Intersection of the West line of the right of way of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Saulte Ste. Marie Railroad with a line 200 feet South of the parallel with the North line of the South 25.67 chains of said S.W.; thence West on said parallel line 378.52 feet; thence South on a line drawn at right angles to said paraliel]ine 211.67 feet to the Center- line of Rand Road; thence Southeasterly on the Center line of Rand Road 478.35 feet more or less to its intersection with the Wly. Line of siad Railroad right of way being a curved line convex to the West and having a radius of 2310.5 feet: e€ we thence Northerly along Westerly line of said railroad right of way 258.75 feet more or less to the point of curve in slid right of way line; thence North along Westerly line of said right of way 259.45 feet to the place of beginning. The amendment, as proposed, seeks to rezone the above legally described property from its present classification as F (Farming) District, to a ZONING NOTICE, CONT'"). B-1 (Business)District, or such variation as the Board of Appeals may have the power to grant. All persons interested should attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard. ATTEST Walter T. Popjoy Secretary ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF 000K COUNTY Andrew J. Dallstream Edwin C. O'toole Russell B. James William L. Voss, Sr. /Dy Robert Kingery, Chairman The Mayor asked the Municipal Development Committee to attend the hearings. AMERICAN LEGION LETTER ABOUT AMBULANCE COMMITTEE. The Clerk mad the following letter. June 21st, 1948 • Honorable Walter Pflughaupt, Mayor City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mayor Pflughaupt: Des Plaines Post No. 36, recognizing the serious need fon emergency ambulance service and spurred by the generous offer of the Loyal Order of The Moose, to contribute toward such a venture, if a sponsoring organization was created, wish to inform you' of their willingness to accept such an assignment and contribute as well. The post members approved a recommendation of their Executive Committee to take some initiative in this venture and a committee led by the Past Commander of the 9th D istrict, Lee Van'Aradale, and composed of legionnaires Emil Note, Paul Stein, Lommen Eley, Reinhardt, Wolf and Bob Ornberg were appointed to take charge of such a fund raising drive. We should like to feel that we have your approval, and that of our City government, as we undertake the task of organiaing , promoting and producing a fund to provide the City of Des Plaines, with suitable emergency equipment to handle cases such as the recent unfortunate a incident in the heartof town. This committee intends to study the feasability of such a venture and will endeavor to help in recommending the type of equipment to be turned over to the community. They plan to invite all interested organizations and individuals to meet with them in the very pear future to plan the course of operation. We ,sincerely hope that you, and such of your assistants and advisors as you may wish to include, will join us at that time in organizing this worthy civic fenture. Very truly yours, THE AMERICAN LEGION Ambulance Committee By -Robert A. Ornberg The Mayor instructed the Clerk to acknowledge the letter. The motion was them made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Kehe that the City Council lend its Support to the American Legion Ambulance Committes'and the Mayor to appoint a Council Committee.for thetpurpose. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk was instructid-to inquire the meeting date of the Legion Committee. BUILDING PERMITS AT METHODIST CAMP GROUNDS. The Clerk read the following letter: IIITo the Honorable Mayor and City Council City'of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: July 19, 1948 We have received a reply from the City Attorney regarding our inquiry as to building and electrical control on construction at the Methodist Camp Grounds, Des Plaines, Illinois. The Attorney's reply is as follows: In reply to your letter dated May 24th, requesting an opinion as'to whether or not permits for electrical and building construction at the Methodist Camp Grounds came under the provisions of the Ordinances of Des Plaines, please be advised that the camp grounds are located within the Ila LETTER CONCERNING BUILDING PERMITS AT METHODIST CAMP GROUNDS CONT'D. corporate limits and are therefore subject to all the ordinances of the City. Specifically, no building construction or electrical work should be done uOless a permit shall have first been obtained. The fact thatthis Camp is maintained by the Methodist Church, a religious institution, does not exempt it from the provisions of building inspection and control. In your experiences you have, no doubt, come across permits for the construction of churches, schools, etc. Those permits were secured for the same reason that others must comply with the City requirements. In the instant case, I understand that the buildings are privately owned and so not belong to the religious organization that sponsors the camp. That is an additional reason why permits are required. I am unable to say whether or not the Camp Ground Association knows that permits are required by them the same as any other citizen and would suggest that - either you or Mr. Scharringhausen write a letter to the Manager of the Camp advising him that permits are required for any electrical installation or building construction. Wouldappreciateif through the City Council that a letter be written to the management of the Des Plaines Methodist Camp Grounds advising them that they would have to comply with all of the Ordinances of the City of Des Plaines, including the Building, Electrical, Fire, Plumbing, codes, etc. Respectfully, F. F. Scharringhausen Dept. of Bldg. Control & Inspection FFS:dg cc: Mr. F. M. Opeka The Mayor instructed the Clerk to write a letter to the Camp Ground Officials regarding the items in the letter. PRAIRIE AVENUE DESIGNATE€) ARTERIAL STREET NO. 15, The Clerk Read the following letters July 7, 1948 CITY—MFT Des Plaines Arterial Street Resolution Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: The resolution adopted by the City Council at its meeting June 7, 1948 designating Prairie Avenue from Lee Street to Wolf Road as Arterial Street No. 15 was approved today. Very truly yours, W. W. Polk Chief Highway Engineer CC— C. H. Apple The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Halverson to approve the minutes of July 6, 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 Kehs to adjourn. The motion was voted upon b y acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned.OTTO VJ. Y CLERK 1