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05021949,241-9 MR. KAPHEN'S LETTER, CONT'D. I count it a privilege to have served on this board. For this I thank - you, Mr. Pflughaupt. May our City of Des Plaines continue to progress as it has under your able leadership. Sincerely yours, Arthur W. Kaphen The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Kehe to accept the resignation with regrets. STREET COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman Vavrinek reported the following regarding a request for a light in the center of 1400 block on Henry Avenue: Your Committee has investigated and has Bound that the conditions are as outlined in basic communication. However, thereare a number of long blocks in Des Plaines that could stand lights in the center of the block. The Street Committee recommends that the new Council investigate the possibility of placing additional street lights in the center of all long blocks in Des Plaines. The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek and secoOded by Kehe to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor 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 Council regularly adjourned. i I H, CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, MAY 2, 1949, 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. Harm was absent the entire meeting. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Captain of Police made the monthly report of the Parking Meter Fines. CITY ATTORNEY OPEKA'S FINAL REPORT. The Clerk read the following reports: Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Des Plaines, Illinois. April 30th, 1949. Gentlemen: I submit herewith a brief report as your City Attorney. During my tenure of office, I have prepared and carried three cases to the State Supreme Court; one of them was decided there, another one was trans- ferred to and decided in the Appellate Court and the third case involving title to the south half of Thacker Street between Wolf Road and the Belt Line was settled, in which the City of Des Plaines acquired title by deed to that portion of Thacker Street. Four special assessments were undertaken and completed during my term of office. Also there were numerous matters of litigation and a great many of them were prosecution for failure to pay sign fees, and license fees. I attended the Police Magistrate Court on many occasions in connection with violations of traffic and other ordinances and particularly in the matter of enforcement of our Building and Electrical Codes. There are presently pending the following cases: 1. City of Des Plaines vs. William H. Hunt. Complaint to demolish unsafe structure, Circuit Court case No. 46 C 12496. The case was assigned to Judge Leonard C. Reid and is now pending on his call. The complaint will have to be amended to bring in the new owners who acquired title before a lis pendens could be filed. 2. Nelda A. Miller vs. City of Des Plaines. Circuit Court case No. 48 C 7808 pending on motion to strike. Complaint at law for damages as a result of sustain- ing injuries because of an alleged sidewalk defect. 3. Julius I. Steinfeld vs. City of Des Plaines, Circuit Court of Cook County case No. 49 C 2491. Complaint for injunction. Assigned to Judge Cornelius J. Harrington and now pending before Arthur A. Sullivan, Master in Chancery. OPEKA'S REPORT,,CONT'D. 4. People ex rel Oscar C. Umbach vs. Frank Scharringhausen, et al. Circuit Coarct of Cook County case No. 49 C 3038. Assigned to Judge Harry Fisher. Now pending on motion to strike and set for May 27, 1949. Petition for Mandamus to compel Building Inspector to stop work on Veterans Housing. 5. City of Des Plaines vs. Dr. Steinfeld, before Judge A. L. Sengstock for vio- lation of the Zoning Ordinance. This case is not prosecuted pending the dispo- sition of the Circuit Court case. Of the matters turned over to me at the time I took office, there was the question of special assessment No. 512453 (Superior Court) entitled City of Des Plaines vs. Peoples Trust & Savings Bank, as Trustee,_.. The action was for paving and for condemnation of private property for street purposes in Baker's Addition and other subdivisions lying .south of the S curve on the south side. Every effort was made to secure a vacation of the special assessment confirmation judgment and to satisfy the condemnation award for a strip of land 33 feet wide which was to complete an existing half street. Every agreement entered into was not carried out by one of the beneficiaries of the trust, who subsequently filed a complaint for mandamus in the Superior Court, Case No. 44 S 12455. The City filed its appearance and Answer and when reached on the call was dismissed for want of prosecution. It is recommended that this matter be prosecuted to a final determination to relieve the property owners of the onus of a special assessment judgment for work that was never done and on which the Attorney for, the City secured a judgment and collected it. In addition to the foregoing, I attended meetings of the Library Board; The Fire and Police Commission; the Police Pension Fund; The Firemen's Pension Fund, as well as those of the other Boards and Commissions in connection with their problems and interpretations of ordinances and establishing duties and powers. I also counselled with and attended all public hearings held by the Zoning Board of Appeals, whether acting as such Board or sitting as a Commission. Many written opinions have been submitted to the members of the City Council, the Administrative heads and the various Commissioners and Boards. Work on the revision of the Ordinances of the City of Des Plaines with the object of having an ideal Municipal Code was begun. The pressure of city business indicated a need for the engaging of a Code Specialist in order that the time within which it could be prepared could be lessened. A request to engage help was submitted to the Council in writing and referred to a Committee, who rejected the request. Much work has been done in this regard by way of making copies of .all ordinances passed since the 1928 Code was published, together with the examination of some 360 opinions of the Appellate and Supreme Courts of this State. In addition considerable research work was done by ex- amining and studying the various text books on the various subjects. It would normally take an expert about one year to prepare and draft -a complete code, if he were to devote his full time to that project and have ample funds to pay for his clerical hire. It is difficult for any City Attorney to undertake this type of work and complete it during his four year term if he can do so only in his spare time. Since the need for a new Code is very great and inasmuch as a suf- ficient appropriation has been made for that purpose, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council appoint one or more competent persons to prepare and submit such an Ordinance. Such persons should devote their entire time to this ordinance, thereby making it possible to submit a draft for the Council's con- sideration within a year. In terminating my duties as your City Attorney, I want to express my appreciation for the fine cooperation given me during the tenure of my office and I want to assure you that it has been a pleasure to serve you and the citizens of this splendid community. Respectfully submitted, FMO*AGH Frank M. Opeka City Attorney April 30th, 1949. Honorable G. Walter Pflughaupt, Mayor, City of Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Sir: Pursuant to your proclamation that the Civil Service Act is now in force in the City of Des Plaines in accordance with the results of an election held for that purpose you are advised as follows: It is the duty of the Mayor of each city which shall adopt the Civil Service Act, not less than 40 nor more than 90 days after the taking effect of this Act in such City, appoint three persons who shall constitute and be known as the Civil 251 OPEKA'S REPORT, CONT'D. Service Commissioners; one for three years, one for two years and one for one year from the time of appointment and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified; and in every year thereafter, the Mayor shall in like manner appoint one person as the successor of the Commissioner whose term shall expire in that year to serve as such Commissioner for three years and until his successor, is appointed and qualified. All appointments, both original and to fill vacancies shall be so made that not more than two members shall at the time of the appoint- ment be members of the same political party. Each Commissioner before entering upon the duties of his office shall take the oath prescribed by the Constitution of this State. Very truly yours, III FMO*AGH Frank M. Opeka City Attorney 1 1 STREET COMMITTEE REPORT. Alderman Vavrinek, Chairman of the Street Committee made the following report regarding Cumberland Terrace Civic Association letter for improvement of Warrington Road, Washington Street and Cumberland Parkway: Your Committee on Streets has investigated the above and has found: 1. That these streets are on a bus route. 2. That these streets have numerous holes and are in need of repair. 3. That these streets are not arterial streets. We, your Committee on Streets, therefore recommend: 1. That these streets be recommended as arterial streets. 2. That they be included in the next program for resurfacing with motor fuel tax funds. LeRoy J. Vavrinek Percy Baines Walter L. Morava Signed, Committee The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek, and seconded by Kehe, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT. Alderman McKay made the following report: Des Plaines, I11., Mayor and City Council, City of Des Plaines. May 2, 1949. As Chairman of the Municipal Development Committee I attended a hear- ing in this chamber last Thursday evening, April 28th, held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County. The hearing was for the purpose of considering pe- tition to rezone from classification F -farming to B-1 business, the property located northeast corner of Wolf Road and Touhy Avenues. This property is owned by a Mr. Walther and is the same parcel in connection with which effort was made to rezone from F -farming to B-2, about a year ago. At that the City of Des Plaines objected to the rezoning, as did a number of people living in the area affected, primarily because the classifi- cation B-2 would permit establishment of a tavern. In objecting to the B-2 classification, the City stated it would have no objection to change to B-1, under which a tavern would not be permitted. At the hearing last Thursday I stated as representative of the City that there would be no objection at this time for a change to a B-1 classifi- cation. This classification would permit the establishment of a general store, grocery store, barber shop, etc. However, it developed at the hearing, that while the petitioner had no plans to submit for study, it was his desire to erect a fire -proof building on the lot, to be divided into four units to be used as stores, with perhaps living quarters on a second floor. This sectional building would be in addition to two buildings already on the site, and would be placed south of those exist- ing structures. The size of the lot involved is 210 x 135, the greater dimension fronting on Touhy Avenue. Sewage disposal at present is by septic system, and an additional septic tank system would have to be installed for the 4 -unit building proposed. Another problem brought out by the hearing was that of water supply which at present is furnished by a well about 106 feet deep, according to Mr. Walther, who claims this well could serve in addition to his family of three, the occupants of the proposed L, -unit building. 25-2 ALDERMAN McKAY'S REPORT, CONT'D. It was finally decided by the chairman that the petitioner would be given 15 days to submit an outline•of just what he desired to erect on the property, and also to show on the plan present sewerage disposal system, and location of water supply; also to indicate where additional septic system would be located. The City of Des Plaines was given the same period in which to submit its views on the project. It is the recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee that the zoning board of appeals of Cook County be advised that the City of Des Plaines has no objections to a reclassification of the property to B-1 for the purpose of providing stores which may be needed; that careful consideration be given to the entire situation including the problem of water supply and sanitation and possible health hazards; that if the petition is granted and it is possible to do so that a limit be placed upon the extent of usage for business and residential on a lot of this size because of the impracticability of furnishing adequate sanitation and water supply. Mr. Mayor, I move that the foregoing recommendation be concurred in. S. E. McKay Chairman E. W. Johnson E. G. Hansen To City Clerk, City of Des Plaines: Please send a copy of this report to Mr. Robert Kingery, Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County, with notation hereon as to the action taken on the above recommendation. The motion was made by Alderman McKay, and seconded by Halverson, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PASS ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (C. & N. W. RAILWAY). The Clerk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. The motion was made by Alderman McKay, and seconded by Wolf, to refer the proposed ordinance to the Municipal Development Committee. The Mayor in- structed the Clerk to call the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Wolf and McKay. Nays: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Kehe, Baines, Halverson and Morava. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion lost. The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Kehe, 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, Baines, Halverson and Morava. Nays: Alderman Wolf and McKay. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. PASS QUIT CLAIM DEED ORDINANCE (LOT 14, BLOCK 2, WHIPPLE'S ADDITION). The Clerk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED. * * * * The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, 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 there- upon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. PASS QUIT CLAIM DEED ORDINANCE (LOT 19, BLOCK 5, J. C. ROBINSON'S ADDITION TO DES PLAINES . The Clerk read for second reading the following pro- posed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, by Halverson, to the Clerk called Hansen, Vavrinek, 253 QUIT CLAIM DEED ORDINANCE, CONT'D. Wolf, Kehe, Baines, McKay, Halverson and Morava. Npys: None. The Mayor there- upon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Morava, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 18, 1949 and adjourned meeting of April 25, 1949 and special meeting of April 29, 1949. Alderman McKay asked for correction on April 29, 1949 meeting stating he was not present. With correction made, the motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURN SINTE DIE. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Kehe, that the City Council adjourn sine die for the purpose of proceeding with the formal induction of the newly elected City Officials. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. INDUCTION CEREMONIES. Mayor Pflughaupt presented T. R. Napier, who presided as Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Napier then presented Rev. W. E. Brehm who gave the invocation. After the invocation, Mayor Pflughaupt gave his final address followed by Alderman Kehe and Johnson. Mr. Napier then introduced Police Magistrate, A. L. Sengstock who installed the newly elected officials, after which Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer gave his opening address. COUNCIL RECONVENES. Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer called the meeting to order, and the Clerk called the roll with Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Paines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. The Mayor announced the following committee appointments: ments for Finance Aldermen Water & Sewers Public Relations Municipal Development. . . Streets & Sanitation . . . Public Protection License & Inspection . Special Sewer Relief . . Public Buildings & Lands • • • Baines, Hansen and McKay Halverson,Wolf, Morava, t & Vavrinek Davis, Clement and Baines McKay, Davis and Wolf Hansen, Halverson and Vavrinek Vavrinek, Behrel and McKay Behrel, Hansen and Clement Wolf, Morava and Davis Morava, Halverson and Behrel APPOINTMENTS MADE FOR ONE YEAR. The Mayor made one year: City Engineer E. N. Fletcher City Attorney Marshall Howard Acting Marshal of Police John W. Wigham Supt. of Public Works. . . Earl Warnicke Fire Marshal Walter Lagerhausen the following appoint - The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Hansen, to approve the appointments. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The following appointments were approved on motion by Baines and second by Behrel: AERONAUTIC COMMISSION. A. E. Muench, William L. Kunkel, Chas. Hodlmair, Dr. C. J. Hill and Alderman H. Clement, all for one year terms. CITY PLAN COMMISSION. W. L. Plew reappointed for eight (8) year term. Sigurd Wessell appointed to fill vacancy due to death of H. T. Bennett for two (2) year term. A member from the Park Board and the Public School Board must also be appointed to make this commission complete. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. Albert E. Gundlach appointed to fill vacancy due to resignation of A. W. Kaphen for four (4) year term. BOARD OF HEALTH. Dr. Phillip Heller appointed to fill vacancy due to death of Dr. A. A. Fuhlbrigge for one (1) year term. SECRETARY * BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEATENTS. Alderman LeRoy Vavrinek re - appointed. SPECIAL POLICEMAN FOR LUTHERAN CHURCH. John Huebner for four (4) year term. 254 LETTER FROM ENGINEER FLETCHER. The Mayor read the following letter: May 2, 1949 Honorable Kenneth G. Meyer Mayor City of Des Plaines Dear Sir: On May 6th, there will be a conference of Superintendents of Public Works and City Engineers at Springfield, Illinois. This conference is under the direction of the Illinois Municipal League. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss pending future policy and relations be- tween Municipal Governments and the State Highway Department. Some of the problems to be discussed are of vital importance to cities and I feel that the City of Des Plaines should be represented. Very truly yours, ENF:sk E. N. Fletcher City Engineer The motAion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Baines, to have Fletcher and Warnicke attend the meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF CITY OFFICIALS' BONDS. On motion by Alderman McKay, and second by Halverson, the following bonds with the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company of City Officials were approved: Kenneth G. Meyer, Mayor - No. N-2448108 for $3,000.00 Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk - No. N-2448107 for $5,000.00 Lawrence C. Barrett, City Treasurer - No. N-2448109 for $50,000.00 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY FOR CITY TREASURER. The Clerk read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY FOR CITY TREASURER WHERFAS, Lawrence C. Barrett, City Treasurer of the City of Des Plaines, County of Cook, State of Illinois, has, pursuant to the terms of an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois, heretofore adopted and now in full force and effect, requested this City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, to designate a bank, or other depository in which funds and moneys received by him or in his official custody, may be kept or deposited; and WHEREAS, the following designated bank has furnished copies of the last two sworn statements of resources and liabilities as furnished to the Comptroller of Currency or the Auditor of 'ublic Accounts; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dec Plaines, Cook County, aforesaid, that the following bank is hereby named and designated as depository in which the funds and moneys received by, or in the official custody of Lawrence C. Barrett, City Treasurer may be kept and deposited: The First National Bank, Des Plaines, Illinois BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bank herein designated as a depository for such funds or moneys shall furnish this City Council with a copy of all bank state- ments which it is required to furnish to the said Auditor of Public Accounts, or the said Comptroller of Currency, while acting as a Depository; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if such funds or moneys are deposited in the bank herein designated as a depository, the amount of such deposits shall not exceed seventy-five per cent (75) of the capital and surplus of such bank, and such City Treasurer shall not be discharged from responsibility for any such funds or moneys deposited in any bank in excess of such limitations. Passed this 2nd day of May, 1949 Approved this 2nd day of May, 1949 ATTEST: Mayor Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk The motion was then made by, Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Hansen, to adopt the proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. OPEN BIDS FOR INSPECTOR'S CAR. The motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by Halverson, that the Clerk open the bids on the Inspector's car. The following are the bids received: 255' BIDS FOR INSPECTOR'S CAR, CONT'D. Brown -Orth Motors, Inc. 1947 Chevrolet Sedan -part Purnell & Wilson, Inc. 1947 Chevrolet Sedan -part 1949 - 6 cylinder Ford 1947 Chevrolet Sedan -part payment $700.00, 1949 Champion payment $1,118.53 1949 Anglia payment $866.00 8 G $1,808.53 net 690.00 $1,366.00 net 500.00 1,610.94 net 910.00 Des Plaines Motor Sales, Inc.1949 Chevrolet $1,598.85 1947 Chevrolet Sedan -part payment $800.00 -- net 798.85 The Mayor referred the bids to the Finance Committee and declared a short recess. After reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by Halverson, to accept the bid of Brown -Orth Motors, Inc. for $690.00. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to call the roll and the following is the result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ON C. & N. W. RAILWAY PROPERTY ZONING. The Clerk read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, it appears that there may be some defects in the proceedings concerning the amendatory zoning ordinance duly adopted on September 8th , 1942, effecting the real estate hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, it is desirable and necessary that any and all defects be corrected so that the validity of the Ordinance may be established. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1. That the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Des Plaines is hereby directed and designated to sit as a Commission to consider whether or not the following described real estate, to -wit: The East 2 of the East of the South West fractional quarter of Section 18 and ALSO all that part of the West of the South East - of said Section 18 which lies west of a line drawn parallel with and 800 feet distant, at right angles easterly from the center line of the West rye tract of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, as said track is now located and es- tablished, and northwesterly of the southeasterly right of way line of the main line right of way of the so- called Des Plaines Valley Company, ALSO that part of Extra width right of way of Railroad Company located easterly of the main track of the Des Plaines Valley Line cross -hatched in black ink, consisting of a strip 680 feet long by 50 feet wide beginning at the center line of Thacker Street and running in a northeasterly direction 680 feet, in the South east Quarter of Section 18, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian; except That part of the West half of the South East Quarter of Section 18, described by beginning at a point on the West line of said West half of the South East Quarter of Section 18, which line is 850 feet south of the North West corner thereof; thence running East on a line parallel with and distant 850 feet southerly from the north line of said West half of the south east quarter of Section 18, a distance of 523 feet, more or less, to the West Right of Way line of Wolf Road; thence running southeasterly along the said Right of Way of Wolf Road 500 feet, more or less, to the northwesterly Right of Way line of the main line of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company's Des Plaines Valley Line; thence running along said northwesterly Right of Way line in a southerly and westerly direction to the canter line of Thacker Avenue; thence running west along the center line of Thacker Avenue to the West line of said West Half of the South east Quarter of Section 18; thence running North along the West line of said West half of the Southeast 25 RESOLUTION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE, CONT'D. Quarter of Section 18 to the place of beginning; all situated in Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian; shall remain classified as Residence District Area A or be changed to District Area I - Light Industry. SECTION 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and with upon its passage and approval, according to law. ATTEST: City Clerk Industrial effect forth - PASSED: this day of May, A.D. 1%9 APPROVED: this day of May, A.N. 1949 Mayor The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek, and seconded by Halverson, to adopt the proposed resolution. The motion was then made by Alderman McKay,End seconded by Wolf, to refer the proposed resolution to the Municipal Development Committee. The Mayor so referred the resolution to report back at next meeting. Alderman Halverson made some comment in regard to the untiring efforts of retiring City Attorney, Frank M. Opeka ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by Vavrinek, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. Letif,/ Ol J. HENRICH (CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, MAY 16, 1949, AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the reports of City Treasurer, L. C. Barrett and Building Inspector, Frank Scharringhausen and the City Clerk for the month of April, 1949. • Chief Wigham spoke to the Council about having stickers for automobiles of visitors at meetings or conventions for parking privileges. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by McKay, to refer the stickers to the Public Pro- tection Committee, who are to contact the Chamber of Commerce. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Street Committee. Re: H -H Electric Company Contract - The motion was made by Alderman Hansen, Chairman of the Street Committee, and seconded by Baines, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to cancel the H -H Electric Company contract, as of December 31, 1949. The Mayor put the question, and after an explanation by Alderman Hansen, the t'lerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman Hansen, Chairman of the Street Committee, reported the follow- ing on the letter from Sears Roebuck and Company in regard to the renting of the parkway at Jefferson and Pearson Streets: "It is not advisable to rent the above mentioned section, and your Committee on Streets therefore recommends that the request be denied." The motion was made by Baines, and seconded by Halverson, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.