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08011949/ CITY CODE, CONT'D. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Clement that a copy of each chapter of the code as presented be given to all of the Aldermen and Mayor. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. COOK COUNTY ZONING HEARING. The clerk informed the City Council that he had received a notice of public hearing on rezoning of property at River Road and Morrison Avenue. The hearing is to be held in Arlington Heights. Because this is over two miles north of Des Plaines, the City Council was not interested. OPEN BID ON WATER DEPARTMENT AUDIT. The mayor pro tem informed the City Council that the City Clerk had received only one bid for Water Department audit. Upon inquiry, it was found there were no other bids. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Alderman McKay to open the bid. After a recess,the Council reconvened and a motion was made by Alder- man Baines and seconded by Halverson to award the audit to Arthur A. Weiner & Company. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Wolf to table the motion. On request, the mayor pro tem ordered the City Clerk to call the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Davis and Wolf. Nays: Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. The mayor pro tem thereupon declared the motion lost. The mayor pro tem ordered the City Clerk to call the roll on the original motion with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen,-Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Davis and Wolf. The mayor pro tem thereupon declared the motion carried. LeRoy Vavrinek, Mayor pro tem, referred the item of having a com- mission study the question of City Audits to the Finance Committee and mayor. Alderman Baines requested that Aldermen Wolf and Davis be included in the study of audits also. YOUTH CENTER REQUEST ON PARKING THEIR AUTO. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen, and seonded by Halverson, to grant permission to park their auto. After discussion, the motion and second was withdrawn and a motion made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Hansen that the Clerk write and inform Mrs. Walther that the City Council will give the Youth Center the same courte- sy which is given other organizations. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation, whereupon the Chair declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Hansen to approve the minutes of July 11, 1949. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Behrel to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor pro tem declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly adjourned. Wic OTTO HENRICH C. Y CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 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, Behrel, McKay, Clement, and Morava responding to roll call. Aldermen Halverson and Baines were absent. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk read the reports of Building Inspector, Frank Scharringhausen and his own (City Clerk's) report for the month of July. City -Engineer, E. N. Fletcher, reported that the watermain on Thacker Street had been completed. TRAFFIC COMMISSION REPORTS. The Clerk read the following report: 302 TRAFFIC COMMISSION REPORT, CONT'D. Mr. Otto Henrich City Clerk City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois August 1, 1949 Dear Mr. Henrich: We have a letter on file from Mr. W. H. Mollnhauer, R.F.D. #1, Box 30-K, Des Plaines, in which he reports that there were two accidents in front of his home: one on June 17 and one on June 18, 1949. His home is located on Rand Road in a subdivision northwest of Wolf Road and in the corporate limits of Des Plaines. He states that he has been in touch with the authorities of the State of Illinois, and that they have nothing to do with incorporated sections within our city limits. We are asking that you contact the State Highway Depart, ment requesting that they post speed zone signs on Rand Road on both sides of the intersections of Wolf Road from the intersection of Wolf Road to that portion of our incorporated city limits. We also mentioned at our last meeting held July 26, and we note from articles we read in our local papers, that there was another accident at Mannheim and Touhy involving three automobiles. One newspaper gives it the heading of "Death Corner." We believe it would do no harm and probably some good if you sent clippings of these articles attached to your letter to both the Governor and also to the Chief of the State of Illinois Highway Department telling them that regardless of traffic count on Touhy Avenue, it still appears to be one of the most dangerous and uncontrollable intersections, and we are of the be- lief that automatic stop and go lights are the only thing that will minimize the hazards at this intersection. VLS:ss Respectfully yours, DES PLAINES TRAFFIC COMMISSION V. L. Spiegler, Secretary The Clerk was instructed by the mayor to write a letter to the Governor and State Traffic Commission. The Clerk read the following report: August 1, 1949 Mr. Otto Henrich City Clerk City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Henrich: We wish to report on a Committee Report we received dated May 16, and another one received June 20, as follows: One portion asks for the hooding of parking meters on Graceland Avenue north of Prairie allowing unlimited parking from Monday to Thursday inclusive, and the possible removal of hoods putting the ordinance back into effect on Fridays and Saturdays. Since the widening of Prairie Avenue has been completed, and since we have several vacant parking spaces still available, the committee does not recommend the changing of the ordinance nor the hooding of any meters at this time. Another section brought up the question of changing the ordinance for the use of parking meters from 9:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. Mondays to Saturdays inclusive eliminating the Monday night section which reads "to 9:00 P. M." After our discussion, Chairman Forberg appointed a committee to meet with a committee from the Chamber of Commerce, if possible, and to bring back a report on this matter at our August meeting. Another section refers to three-hour parking on Graceland Avenue south of Prairie and three-hour parking on Lee Street south of Prairie. Chairman Forberg had a parking count prepared with the aid of the Police Department showing the numbers of cars using these streets for all -day parking, both on one day, two days, or three days; and it also refers to the small number of cars that were actually parking there when the count was taken. The committee, therefore, recommends that an ordinance relative to three-hour parking on these sections should not be formed at this time. We also wish to reply to your letter of July 13 relative to the bus stop on Miner Street and the crosswalk to the Railroad Station. This matter was also referred to a committee, which includes the Superintendent of Streets, the City Engineer, Alderman Vavrinek, and two of our own members. The chairman asked that we make an inspection and report back at the next Traffic Commission meeting to be held in August. Respectfully yours, DES PLAINES TRAFFIC COMMIISSION VLS:ss V. L. Spiegler, Secretary 303 TRAFFIC COMMISSION REPORT, CONT'D. The mayor referred the report back to the Street Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman McKay, Chairman of the Municipal Development Committee, reported the following in regard to their meeting with the Architectural Commission and the Building Inspector on minimum square feet area of buildings: "We had a meeting on July 13 with the Architectural Commission and the Building Inspector, the mayor and Aldermen Baines and Clement. Your committee feels that the Architectural Commission and the Building Inspector are endeavoring to keep the matter of floor area for dwellings reasonably proper. It is recom- mended, however, that when ever a case comes before the Architectural Commission and/or the Building Inspector which involves a decision as to the advisability of permitting any reduction, or demanding any increase, in requirements which might ordinarily be considered proper, that the matter be submitted to the City Council before any final decision is made. "We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend: that this report be concurred in, and that the Architectural Commission and Building Inspector be so advised." S. E. McKay, Chairman W. N. Davis R. G. Wolf The motion was made by Alderman McKay, and seconded by Wolf, to concur in the report and that the Architectural Commission and Building Inspector be so advised. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. HUGO J. THAL LETTER. The clerk read the following letter: July 20, 1949. The Mayor and City Council, City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: Pursuant to notification from your City Clerk I herewith increase the bid offer of 35% on principal of uhpaid special assessments to 40% on all the properties described in my letter of June 7, 1949. Thanking you for the prompt consideration you have given this matter, I am Yours very truly, HJT:D H. J. Thal The mayor ordered the letter placed on file. FIRST READING OF DOG KENNEL ORDINANCE. The clerk read for first read- ing the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 7 OF AN ORDINANCE TO LICENSE AND REGULATE THE KEEPING OF DOGS AND DOG KENNELS IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, AS AMENDED. NEW WATER AGREEMENTS FOR GROVE AND HAWTHORNE LANE SECTION. The clerk informed the Council that he had the new water agreements which were rewritten by City Attorney, Marshall Howard. The mayor referred the agreements to the Water Committee. POLICE AND FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO HOLD EXAMINATION. Alderman Vavrinek made the motion, which was seconded by Behrel, that the Civil Service Commission hold an examination to create a new eligible list for firemen, and to certify a fireman from this list to fill the vacancy created by the death of William Edgren. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. The mayor referred a letter from Dana T. Schubert, Secretary of Board of Police and Fire Commissioners, to the Public Protection Committee. The letter was in regard to the Police Department. Alderman Wolf said that he had received notice of two children being hurt at Graceland and Prairie Avenues on Sunday. He suggested that a School Patrolman or some person from the church be appointed as a deputy policeman to police crossing. Chief Wigham was informed to take care of this item. 30.Sz Alderman Wolf also reported on the Suster driveway being blocked on Prairie Avenue. He, therfore, suggested remarking the parking area. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Hansen presented the following proposed resolution: 21227 21229 21231 21233 21235 21237 21239 21241 21243 21245 21247 21249 21251 21253 21255 21257 21259 21261 21263 21265 21267 21269 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 Sts. Telephone Co. Copy Papers Class Office Machine Serv. Serak Brothers The C. H. Hanson Co. Lien Chemical Co. D. P. Journal Hap's Harley-Davidson Shop Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. C. L. Bishop U. S. Postmaster N. C. Sorensen Motor Ex. Joe Divito James B. Clow & Sons H. W. Gilmore C. Gillingwater Harold Tibbitts Village Elec. & Radio D. P. Agency, Inc. Journal Printing Co. Firemen Pension 45.00 * 21228 33.74 * 21230 3.00 * 21232 100.00 * 21234 7.50 * 21236 7.74 * 21238 32.88 * 21240 16.20 * 21242 147.00 * 21244 31.01 * 21246 9.55 * 21248 75.15 * 21250 1.55 * 21252 6,641.00 * 21254 577.03 * 21256 1.93 * 21258 4.31 * 21260 15.00 * 21262 30.00 * 21264 47.53 * 21266 61.60 * 21268 263.84 * Frank A. Bremer & Son Journal Printing Co. The D. P. Publishing Co. Village Elec. & Radio Edgar Moseley C. L. Bishop Duncan Meter Corp. Imperial Ready -Mix H -H Electric Co. Pa. Salt Mfg. Co. Mueller Co. The American Well Works Hork Sanitary Rag Co. E. N. Fletcher Alvin Nebel J. B. McLendon The Kenny Co. Collignon Nash D. P. Agency, Inc. Johnson's Police Pension $ 43.06 16.50 60.75 109.84 15.00 13.85 581.06 Concrete 39.00 27.69 48.20 557.71 18.55 30.03 711.22 5.00 1.25 1.62 14.09 73.50 2.22 1,921.86 CASH TRANSFER WARRANT No. 1 1935 Water Revenue Bonds Free Cash 1947 " n rt » n Water Depreciation Cash Water Free Cash To transfer from the Water Free Cash the monthly sums stipulated in the Water Revenue Bond Ordinance for the month of July, 1949. 741.66 637.50 80.00 No. 2 General Corporate Free Cash 60.00 Library Free Cash To refund to the General Corporate Fund the portion of Janitor's Salary chargeable to Library Fund for the month of July, 1949. 1,459.16 60.00 The motion was made by Alderman Hansen, and seconded by Morava, to adopt the proposed resolution. The mayor put the question, and the clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Behrel, McKay, Clement and Morava. Nays: None. The mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. PARK RIDGE GARBAGE CONTRACT. The clerk read the following contract: CONTRACT WHEREAS the City of Des Plaines owns plant and; WHEREAS the City of Park Ridge of the garbage of its inhabitants; and WHEREAS the City of Park Ridge of in the garbage disposal plant of the NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by and the City of Park Ridge, as follows: 1. The City of Des Plaines will accept from the City of any and all garbage of the City of Park Ridge for disposal at the in the City of Des Plaines and the City of Des Plaines will dispose said garbage for the sum of $3.00 per ton. and operates a garbage disposal is without facilities for the disposal desires to have its garbage disposed City of Des Plaines; and between the City of Des Plaines Park Ridge incinerator of all of gg5 CONTRACT, CONT'D. 2. The City of Des Plaines assumes no responsibility of collecting said garbage, but said garbage is to be collected by the City of Park Ridge and delivered to the incinerator in the City of Des Plaines. 3. The City of Des Plaines will bill the City of Park Ridge on the first day of each month for all garbage disposed of during the preceding month and the City of Park Ridge agrees to pay for said disposal service within thirty days from date of billing. 4. It is expressly understood that all garbage collected in the City of Park Ridge from homes and apartments must be wrapped in paper before disposal into garbage cans or receptacles, as is provided by the Ordinances of the City of Des Plaines governing the collection of garbage. 5. It is further expressly understood that this Contract is in no way meant to cover the disposal of rubbish, trash, tin cans or junk. 6. This agreement is to remain in full force and effect for the period of July 1, 1949 to April 30, 1950 unless sooner terminated as hereinafter pro- vided. 7. It is further expressly understood that this agreement may be terminated by the City of Des Plaines in'the event that the said City of Des Plaines finds that it is unable to dispose of the garbage as herein pro- vided upon giving thirty days notice in writing to the City of Park Ridge. 8. It is further expressly understood that this agreement may be terminated by the City of Park Ridge upon giving thirty days notice in writing to the City of Des Plaines. WITNESS the signatures of the City of Des Plaines and the City of Park Ridge by its respective Mayors and City Clerks, this 1st day of July, A.D. 1949. CITY OF DES PLAINES Attest: BY Mayor C. W. Richards City Clerk Attest: CITY OF PARK RIDGE By Alfred P. Haake Mayor City Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by McKay, to hold the contract over until the Superintendent of Public Works gave his approval. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. LETTER FROM L. R. BARNHART, la N. EIGHTH AVENUE. The clerk read a letter from L. R. Barnhart, 154 N. Eighth Avenue, requesting a street light. The mayor referred the letter to the Street Committee. FRANK J. FELDT LETTER ON ERECTING MOTEL. The clerk read the follow- ing letter: City Council City of Des Plaines July 19, 1949 Gentlemen: Being the owner of property at 1850 Oakton Street, City of Des Plaines, I hereby request permission to erect a "Motel" on said property; to conform to the highest standards. Respectfully submitted, Frank J. Feldt The mayor referred the letter to the Municipal Development Committee and the Building Inspector. BESTMAN'S ACRES UNIT NO. 2. The clerk presented the plat of Bestman's Acres Unit No. 2, which had been approved by the Plan Commission. After dis- cussion, it was referred back to the Plan Commission to see about sewer and water. The Council thought the lots too small for septic tanks and wells, on motion by Alderman Vavrinek and second by McKay. 3&G Mrs. Wallen from Westgate Road was granted permission to talk on the Dog Kennel Ordinance. Mrs. Wallen is the owner of dogs and has a kennel license. The mayor informed Mrs. Wallen that the Dog Kennel Ordinance would be up for second reading at the next meeting, and at that time any changes would be made if necessary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Morava, and seconded by Behrel, to approve the minutes of July 18, 1949. 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 Davis, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. OTTO W . HENRICH CI CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY. AUGUST 15. 1949, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by City Clerk, Otto W. J. Henrich, due to the absence of Mayor Meyer who was on vacation. Aldermen Hansen, Davis,Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava re- sponded to roll call. ELECT MAYOR PRO TEM. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Hansen to elect Alderman Vavrinek mayor pro tem. The Clerk put the question and called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement,Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Clerk thereupon declared the motion carried, and Alderman Vavrinek then took the "chair." OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk, Otto W. J. Henrich, submitted the report of City Treasurer, Lawrence Barrett, for the month of July. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman McKay reported the following in regard to the request of F. J. Feldt to build a "Motel": Your Committee on Municipal Development held a meeting on request of Mr. F. J. Feldt for permission to erect a "motel" on premises at 1850 Oakton Street. Mr. Feldt attended the meeting and advised that he had decided not to proceed with the project at this time. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by McKay to refer the matter of motels to the Municipal Development Committee, Building Inspector and the City Attorney regarding an ordinance on motels. Alderman McKay also reported on a letter from the L. Wyman Associates on costs for "city planning." The mayor pro tem, on suggestion of Alderman McKay, referred the letter to the Plan Commission for study and recommendation. The Clerk read the following report from the Public Protection Com- mittee regarding the letter from the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners requesting change in ordinance eliminating desk clerk in the Police Department: Your Committee on Public Protection recommends that the ordinance be changed to abolish the office of "desk clerk" and that the number of "patrolmen" be increased to ten, The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Behrel to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. The City Clerk was instructed to notify the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners and the City Attorney. PARK RIDGE GARBAGE CONTRACT. Alderman Hansen, Chairman of Streets and Sanitation Committee, made the motion, which was seconded by Halverson, to approve the Park Ridge Garbage Contract. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation, whereupon the mayor pro tem declared the motion carried.