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112119493l -Az ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Vavrinek to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly adjourned. CV ` /140il/,,a OTTO . J. HENRICH GUTTY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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 report of Treasurer L. C. Barrett for the month of October. Police Chief Wigham suggested a change in parking of taxicabs and also that there be no parking on Thacker Street east of the Soo Line. The mayor referred these items to the Street Committee. OPEN BID ON LEE STREET STOP LIGHTS. On motion by Alderman Morava and second by Davis, the Clerk was instructed to open the bid on Lee Street "Stop -and -Go Lights; The following bid was received: H - H Electric Company, River Grove, Illinois . . . $4,994.75 The mayor declared a recess so that the Street Committee could study the bid with the representative of the State Highway Department. After reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Morava that the bid be awarded to the H - H Electric, subject to the approval of the State Highway Department. It was explained that the bid was lower than the estimate, and the State Highway Department representative, therefore, recommended the warding of the bid. The mayor put the question, and the clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: Alder- man Wolf and Alderman McKay. The mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the bid awarded, subject to approval of the State Department of Highways. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Municipal Development Committee. Alderman McKay reported that he had written a letter to J. G. Jamieson, Supervisor of the Building and Zoning Bureau of Cook County, regarding the Nebel property on trailers. After reading this letter, Alderman McKay desired the approval of the Council for having sent this letter. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Wolf, approval was made. (The City Clerk has a copy of the above mentioned letter on file.) FIRST READING ON PROPOSED MOTEL ORDINANCE. Alderman McKay re- ported that the City Clerk had a proposed ordinance on motels which he desired to be read and then referred to the Building Inspector for study and approval. The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF • MOTELS AND TOURIST CAMPS The mayor referred the proposed ordinance to the Building Inspec- tor for study and approval. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE. Alderman Vavrinek reported the following on the meeting of the Public Protection and Public Relations Committee and the Safety Council regarding bicycles: Your Committee on Public Protection and Public Relations has in- vestigated the above and has found: 1. That we could not reach an agreement with the Safety Council. 2. That we cannot see our way clear to recommend an ordinance whereby a bicycle license is required to equip his bicycle with the patented product of a manufacturer. 31/3 PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT, CONT'D. 3. That while we all agree that scotch -lite tape will contribute to the safety of the bicycle rider, it should be purchased as an accessory at a bicycle shop and not made mandatory by ordinance. 4. That our present bicycle ordinance is inadequate and could be improved. 5. That our police department is not enforcing the safety pro- visions of our present ordinance. We, your Committee on Public Protection and Public Relations, therefore recommend: 1. That our present bicycle ordinance be revised to provide for permanent licensing. 2. That the fee be 75¢. 3. That a Parents Responsibility clause be added. 4. That the rear reflector disc be a minimum size of 1-". 5. That purchasers of 1949 bicycle licenses be given the perman- ent license for 25¢. 6. That the police department enforce the safety provisions of our bicycle ordinance. 7. That safety programs be set up by our Public Relations Com- mittee, thru newspaper articles and thru lectures at our schools. Signed, Committee, L. J. Vavrinek H. H. Behrel S. E. McKay H. W. Clement P. Baines On motion by Alderman Vavrinek and second by McKay, the report was concurred in. FIRST READING OF PROPOSED TUBERCULOSIS TEST ORDINANCE. Alderman Vavrinek reported that the City Clerk had a proposed ordinance on tubercu- losis tests. The Clerk then read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 14, ENTITLED "FOOD DEALERS," BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 377.1 The mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading. STREET COM1VITTEE. Alderman Hansen reported that a representative of a street sweeper company would be out to check the damaged sweeper and advise of the cost of repairs or whether a new sweeper should be purchased. Alderman Hansen also requested that the Finance Committee investi- gate collision insurance for City vehicles. WATER COMMITTEE. Alderman Halverson reported on the work being done on Norma dell and requested City Engineer Fletcher to explain what equipment was needed. The motion was then made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Baines, that Superintendent E. R. Warnicke be given permission to purchase a new motor and starter for Norma Well. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk 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 and permission granted to purchase motor and starter. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Baines, 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. BILLS, CONT'D. (Schedule of bills placed before each alderman and affixed to resolution and on file with the City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Hansen to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk 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 and the resolution adopted. SECOND READING OF FRISBIE REZONING ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AS HERETOFORE AME DED. The Mayor requested that the City Attorney explain the State Statute on written protest to rezoning. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Clement, the ordinance was referred to the Municipal Development Committee until Engineer Fletcher would make report on the alley in the block involving rezoning. LETTER FROM STATE DISTRICT ENGINEER APPLE. The Clerk read the letter in regard to the speed limit signs on Golf Road. On motion by McKay and second by Behrel, the Clerk was instructed to write the District Engineer Apple regarding the change from the 45 mile to 35 mile speed limit. LETTER JkOM COOK COUNTY BUILDING AND ZONING BUREAU. The Clerk read a letter (which was a rep regarding the Drive-in Theatre. The district is zoned for Light Industry and, therefore, the Zoning Board issued a permit, as theatres are allowed in this district. LETTER FROM WILLIAM KUNKEL CONCERNING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIENS. The Clerk read the following letter: November 19, 1949 Hon. Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, 111. Gentlemen: This is to certify that I hold title to the property legally described as: Lots 20 & 21 in Block 1 Norrie Park Section 20 Town 41 North Range 12. Among the numerous encumberances against this property are three special assessments which, according to the records of the city, there are no out- standing unpaid special assessment bonds. May I request the City of Des Plaines sell the liens on these special assessment warrants at 100 percent of the principal there of, and I propose to pay your city the sum of X153.88 provided proper assignment thereof is executed to me. For your convenience a schedule of the special assessment warrants and the installments concerned is listed below as evidenced by the attached estimates from the County Clerk. Thanking you for your prompt consideration of this request I am Yours truly, William L. Kunkel S/A No. Install. No. Princ. Due 75 7 a 30.80 75 8 30.80 75 9 30.80 75 10 30.80 144 1 11.20 144 2 5.60 81 5 13.88 $153.88 The Mayor referred the letter to the Finance Committee and the City Treasurer. gd.,t5 SECOND READING OF "LOTTER.IES AND RAFFLES" ORDIINIANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1224, ENTITLED "LOTTERIES AND RAFFLES", OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER. 29 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, AS AMENDED The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by McKay to adopt the proposed ordinance. After some discussion, the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Davis, and McKay. Nays: Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, Clement, Halverson and Morava. The '.payor thereupon declared the motion lost and the proposed ordinance failure of passage. On motion by Alderman Morava and second by Davis, the City Attorney was instructed to file a charge with the Illinois State Commerce Commission that the Soo Line installnates and give proper protection at all their crossings in the City of Des Plaines. Alderman Halverson requested that the police department be in- structed to contact the owner of the fruit and vegetable stand on Des Plaines Avenue (near Touhy) to clean up the property at the stand. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Morava to approve the minutes of November 7, 1949. Attorney Howard requested that a correction be made on page four of the minutes re- garding the Plan Commission letter on rezoning as follows: "to concur in the recommendations and suggestions and refer to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a commission to call a hearing." The motion was voted uponly acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the minutes approved with correction made. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Hansen to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. OTTO/W. J. HENRICH (ITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ";SETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, DECEMBER. 5, 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, Baines Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the November reports of Building Inspector Scharringhausen and the City Clerk. Inspector Scharringhausen reported on the zoning violation of the Louton Paint and Varnish Company, 1293 Oakwood Avenue. The Nayor referred this matter to the Building Inspector and City Attorney. Engineer Fletcher reported that it was time for the Streets Com- mittee to formulate plans on what street work with Motor Fuel Tax money was to be due in 1950. The Mayor referred this matter to the Streets Committee and the Engineer. Alderman McKay read the following letter: