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01161950ALDERMAN BAINES' REPORT, CONT'D. committee recommends to sell the special assessment lien at 100% principal on Warrants 80 and 88, of which Mr. Kunkel owns all the bonds and that the city attorney be instructed to draw up the proper ordinance. On motion by Alderman Baines and second by Behrel, the report was concurred in. Alderman Baines also reported on the William Kunkel letter request- ing the city council to sell the liens on special assessment warrants on Lots 22 and 21, Block 1, Norrie Park. The Finance Committee recommends that the city council sell the liens on the special assessment warrants at 100% to William Kunkel and that the city attorney prepare the proper ordinance. On motion by Alderman Baines and second by Halverson, the report was concurred in. Engineer E. N. Fletcher asked the Mayor to refer the matter of enlarging the softening plant to the Water Committee. This was so referred. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutes:of December 19, 1949. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Vavrinek to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly ad- journed. l OTW. 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, JANUARY 16, 1950, AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Davis, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the report of Treasurer Barrett and the City Clerk's report for the month of December. The clerk also submitted the 1949 Fire Department report by Lieutenant Raymond Kolze and the Building Inspector's 1949 report. Marshal John Wigham requested the purchase of a new squad car. The mayor referred the item to the Public Protection Committee. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT. Secretary Henrich of the Plan Commission reported the following on the petition for the dedication of Cedar Street from Howard to Birchwood: "The Plan Commission recommends the approval of dedication of Cedar Street as requested in petition." CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS. The clerk read the following reports: January 14, 1950 Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: A short time ago there was referred to me a complaint regarding the storage of automobile wrecks at Oakton Street and River Road. It was indicated that a number of automobile wrecks were stored on two corners at that intersection, namely the northeast and southwest corners. It is my opinion that if either of the premises complained of were being used as junk yards and places of storage for an indefinite time of any number of wrecked automobiles, that complaint could be filed in the local police courts for the maintenance of a nuisance on the premises. 563 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT,CONT'D. If evidence is offered to me that such is the case, and if the Council so directs, I will commence such suits. I might say, however, that I personally visited both corners and, that on the two or three occasions that I have been there, there has not been what I would consider to be any violations of law such as would sustain a prosecution for nuisance. On one corner there was a single wrecked auto- mobile and on the other, some distance to the rear, an old truck body. Both places are gasoline service stations and apparantly operate towing trucks for the express purpose of removing wrecked automobiles. I believe that the temporary storage of an occasional wrecked automobile pursuant to this business, would not constitute any violation of the law. I shall be pleased to take any action in the matter that the Council may direct. Respectfully submitted, MSH:RJ Marshall S. Howard January 16, 1950 Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Sometime ago there was referred to me the matter of the zoning violation of the Louton Paint Company at 1293 Oakwood Avenue. I addressed a letter to the Louton Company requesting that they let me know when they could cease the zoning violation. A little later press reports indicated that the company was building a new plant in Woodstock. I also asked the Louton Company for verification of the press reports. Last week I received a brief letter from Mr. K. Louton of the Company, stating that he would be out of town for two weeks, but would answer my letter upon his return to Des Plaines. In the meantime, I believe the Police Chief has been requested to make a personal check-up on when and if the zoning violation will cease. Unless the Council otherwise directs, I shall not take any further action in the matter until I hear from Mr. Louton. MSH:AR CC/ Mr. Frank F. Scharringhausen Building Inspector Respectfully submitted, Marshall S. Howard The mayor ordered the reports placed on file. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman McKay reported the following on the A. L. Webster letter to vacate alley south of lots 50 and 51, block 7 in Robinson's Iddition to Des Plaines: "The Plan Commission and the Municipal Development Committee recommend favorable action in the matter of the alley vacation, conditioned upon the dedication of an alley of suitable width along the railroad track, running from Walnut Street south. Petitioner for vacation to assume all expenses incident to transactions involved. "It is recommended that city clerk be instructed to so advise Mr. Webster in answer to his letter attached, which is not dated." On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Davis, the report was concurred in. The Mayor referred this item to Engineer Fletcher to make up a plat for dedication and vacation of alley. Alderman McKay reported the following on the three-foot side yard ordinance: "Your Committee conferred with Building Inspector and Architectural Commission on the proposedthree-foot side yard ordinance on January 9th. The Building Inspector requests that this ordinance be held up pending his presentation of a more comprehensive ordinance change and which would include the three-foot side yard feature with modification to permit a one -foot overhang for eaves, etc. This was agreed to by the mayor, who was present, as well as the Municipal Development Committee and representa- tives of the Architectural Commission. 364 ALDERMAN MCKAY'S REPORT, CONT'D. "It is recommended by the Municipal Development Committee therefore that the Building Inspector's request as above outlined be granted by this Council." On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Wolf, the report was concurred in. Alderman McKay reported the following on Fred I. Gillick's letter regarding the annexation of the southeast corner of Rand and Dempster Roads: "The Municipal Development Committee met with the Plan Commission, City Attorney and the Mayor on January 5, and gave consideration to the letter from the Fred I. Gillick Company dated December 9, above referred to. "It was agreed that it would be desirable to include the area in question in the City of Des Plaines, and the Municipal Development Committee will recommend favorable action if application is made for annexation. "However, your Committee is unwilling to make any promise or forecast in connection with any re -zoning proceedings which might be in- stituted to cover the parcel in question, if said parcel is annexed to the City. "It is recommended by your Committee that the city clerk be in- structed to reply to Mr. Gillick's letter accordingly." On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Hansen, the report was concurred in. Alderman McKay also reported the following on Mobil homes: "Your Committee on Municipal Development met with the Building Inspector and the Architectural Committee on January 9th and gave consider- ation to the attached letter from Mr. Norman Woods, Vice President of the Mobilhome Division of the Chicago Steel Structures, Inc., dated December 12. "Mr. Woods' letter includes a request that the present City ordi- nance on the Van Packer chimney which permits the use of same in basementless houses be amended to permit use of this chimney in houses with full basements. His letter seems to be based on the assumption that there would be no ob- jection to the placing of Mobilhomes in the City of Des Plaines. "It is the opinion of the Building Inspector and the Architectural Committee, in which the Municipal Development Committee concurs, that if the Van Packer chimney is acceptable for houses without basements it should be satisfactory for homes with basements, it being understood that in all cases suitable support would be provided. "It is recommended, therefore, that the City Attorney confer with the Building Inspector, and prepare necessary amendment permitting the use of the Van Packer chimney in houses with basements the matter of safe and suitable support for the chimney to be given particular attention. "As to the matter of whether or not we should encourage the placing of Mobilhomes in the City of Des Plaines, your Committee recommends that any application for permit to move such a home into Des Plaines be re- ferred to this Council for consideration before permit is granted. Plans and specifications of course to be furnished the Building Inspector. If the plans and specifications and proposed location of the building prove satisfactory to the Building Inspector and the Architectural Committee, and their approval is concurred in by the Council, then permission to be granted, it being understood that all regulations of our ordinance on moving of buildings to be observed. Among other things, this ordinance provides that the applicant shall get the written consent of the owners of the majority of the frontage on both sides of the street where it is proposed to locate such building, lying between the nearest intersecting streets. "It is understood that the present proposal, plans and specifica- tions being in the Building Department, is satisfactory to the Building Inspector and the Architectural Commission, that the location on Van Buren Street between White and Cora is also satisfactory. "It is recommended therefore that this present proposal to move a Mobilhome into Des Plaines, for placement on Van Buren Street, be approved by this Council, all provisions of the ordinance on moving of buildings to be observed and payment of license fee in accordance with the current schedule to be paid. "Mr. Mayor, I move that this report of the Municipal Development Committee, including recommendation for amendment to ordinance on Van Packer Chimney and recommendation for moving a Mobilhome into the City of Des Plaines be concurredin." The motion was seconded by Morava and voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. 365 ALDERMAN MCKAY'S REPORT, CONT'D. Alderman McKay reported the following on the alley in the First National Bank block: "On January 5th your Municipal Development Committee met with the Planning Commission, Streets Committee, City Engineer, City Attorney and Mayor. "The City Engineer presented a plan but after consideration and discussion he was directed to revise it to include a connection to Graceland and a branch into Prairie, along lines indicated and agreed to after dis- cussion. Revised plat to be ready for Council consideration at meeting of January 16. "If, or when, this plat is ready for inspection by this Council, it is recommended by your Committee that it be given very careful consider- ation before any action is taken thereon. "Also, inasmuch as the Chairman of your Committee has been con- tacted by the attorney for Mr. Frisbie since our meeting of January 5th, in fact as late as last Friday, the 13th, it is recommended that any repre- sentatives of Mr. Frisbie who may be present be given full opportunity to examine the plat, if it is available tonight, or whenever it is, and that they be given opportunity to express themselves, even if it is necessary to defer action by this Council on this plat, until some later meeting." On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Hansen, the report was concurred in. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Davis, the matter was referred back to the Municipal Development Committee. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE. Alderman Vavrinek reported that the committee recommended the purchase of a new squad car. On motion by Alder- man Vavrinek and second by McKay, the clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the purchase of a new squad car to include trade-in of old car. PUBLIC BUILDINGS. Alderman Morava reported that he has received several estimates regarding an oil burner but the committee did not have time to study them. On motion by Alderman Morava and second by McKay, the estimates were referred back to the committee. STREETS AND SANITATION. On motion by Hansen and second by Halverson, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the purchase of a garbage truck. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Baines, Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee, 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. (Schedule of bills placed before each alderman and affixedto resolution and on file with the City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Behrel 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, Baines, Behrel, P; cKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed reso- lution adopted. FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR SALE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIENS * LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK 1, NORRIE PARK. The clerk read for first read- ing the following proposed ordinance: ORDINANCE FOR THE SALE AND ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIENS The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading. INSPECTOR SCHARRINGHAUSEN'S LETTER. The Clerk read the following letter: 346 SCHARRINGHAUSEN'S LETTER, CONT'D. Jan. 16th, 1950 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, I11. Gentlemen: - At our special meeting of Jan. 9th, 1950, at which time the Mayor, Attorney, the Aldermen and myself were present, and at the conclusion of this meeting I pledged myself at that meeting that there would be no publicity eminating from myself, as to the results or contents of this meeting. This I have honestly abided by and no information to the press, although was called by them for a story I told there would be no release of story at this time. I assumed that this would be the way the council would wish it to be, and that they would do likewise. However some information was released to the press by someone present regarding action taken regarding the vote of confidence voted for the Mayor and Attorney in their method conducting the case in question. Further quoting letter in journal, contents of Scharringhausen's letter were explosive enough as to cause several aldermen to feel that the inspector would be asked to resign. Therefor request that a roll call be taken at this meeting on a vote of confidence for the Building Inspector, who has nothing to hide and is determined that the continuance in office as Building Inspector for better government control, depends on this vote as no government body will be successful unless they work together, for the betterment of conditions within our city. If I cannot get this confidence vote; to continue would seem hope- less and inadvisable. Therefor it is now up to the council to vote. Respectfully Faithful City Employee F. F. Scharringhausen The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. Discussion followed, and the motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Clement to give the Inspector a vote of confidence. The motion was then made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Davis to refer the letter to the Council as a committee of the whole. The Mayor put the question, and the clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Davis, Hansen, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: Alderman Wolf. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. LETTER FROM METHODIST WOMEN'S SOCIETY. The Methodist Women's Society requested thatthree-hour parking signs be restored on Park Place. Alderman Vavrinek informed the Council that three-hour parking was still in force on Park Place, but he believed new signs are needed to replace the rusted signs. The Superintendent of Public Works was instructed to put up new signs. The clerk informed the Council that he had received notice of the date of hearing on Mrs. Clark's case. The Mayor referred the summons to the City Attorney. RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF ARTERIAL STREETS. The City Clerk read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF ARTERIAL STREETS OR STATE HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE MOTOR FUEL TAX LAW BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, that there is hereby appropriated the sum of 14,500.00 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining under the Motor Fuel Tax Law, the follow- ing described arterial streets or State Highways, from January 1, 1950, to December 31, 1950. RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF ARTERIAL STREETS, CONT'D. ' Arterial ' Street or ' Route Street Portion to be Maintained From (Street) ' To (Street) ► 2 White Oakton Howard 5 Pearson Des Plaines Miner 10 E.11inwood Des Plaines Lee 11 Illinois Oakton Howard 16 Cumberland Golf Washington 17 Vashington Cumberland Warrington 18 Warrington Washington Golf 'U. S.14 Miner Street Graceland Des Plaines BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk shall, as soon as practicable after the close of the period as given above, submit to the Department of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Highways, on forms furnished by said Department, a certified statement showing expenditures from and balances re- maining in this appropriation; and, BE IT FURTHER two certified copies of and Buildings, Division Illinois. RESOLVED, that the Clerk shall immediately transmit this resolution to the Department of Public Works of Highways, through its district office at Chicago, I, Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk in and for the City, of Des Plaines, County of Cook, hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, perfect and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Council at a meeting on January 16, 1922. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, set my hand and seal this January, A.D. 195.2. City I have hereunto 17th day of Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Baines to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Davis, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed reso- lution adopted. CITY ATTORNEY HOWARD'S LETTER ON CITY CODE. The Clerk read the following letter: January 14, 1950 Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois 3C7 Gentlemen: I am submitting at this time Chapter 3 of the proposed new City Code. This chapter deals with city officials. I should like to make the following observations regarding the revised paragraphs. No provision is made for an Inspector of Weights and :Measures as in the old code. No provision is made for either a City Collector or an Oil In- spector, as in the old code. The chapter is incomplete in the sense that appointment, qualifica- tions and duties of the Engineer ought to be included in this chapter. This will be added as soon as I can locate the present ordinance covering this office. The Building and Electrical Inspectors are covered by this ordi- nance only by brief mention of the existence of the office. Reference is made in the rewritten code to the Building Code for further details covering these offices. Chapter 4, covering departments, boards and commissions, is about half written and should be presented shortly. Respectfully submitted, MSH:RJ Marshall S. Howard Encl. City Attorney 36 g REQUEST FOR LIQUOR STORE LICENSE. Alderman Morava informed the Council that Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Gillespie have requested to increase the limit of liquor stores so he may receive a license and suggested amending the Liquor Ordinance. The Mayor referred the item to the License Committee. Alderman Clement spoke about the speeding of autos at Wolf Road and Thacker Street section.. The City Clerk was instructed to write the State Highway Department to make Thacker and Wolf Road a four-way stop on motion by Alderman Clement and second by McKay. Alderman McKay presented a temporary draft of an ordinance regard- ing alleys in commercial sections which was referred to the Municipal Develop- ment Committee, Streets Committee and Plan Commission. MAYOR APPOINTS THE BUILDING PERMIT COMMITTEE. The Mayor appointed the following new committee to work with the Building Inspector: Alderman Clement, Chairman, and Aldermen Davis and Behrel. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Morava to approve the minutes of January 3, 1950. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Behrel to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. r OTTO J. HENRICH I H CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, FEBRU- ARY 6, 1950, AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. Alderman Hansen,who is on vacation,was absent. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports Scharringhausen and the City Clerk for the month of January. Marshal Wigham reported that all licenses were due and arrest slips would be issued thereafter. of Inspector March first The combined annual report of Engineer Fletcher and Superintendent Warnicke was also submitted. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman McKay reported that it would be neces- sary to call another meeting in regard to the Frisbie alley. He set the date of the meeting for Monday evening, February 13, 1950, at 8:00 p.m. Alderman McKay reported the following on requiring alleys in sections re -zoned to commercial, and commercial sections in new subdivisions: "The Municipal Development Committee, Streets Committee and Plan Commission being in joint meeting the night of January 23rd, this subject was considered and draft of proposed ordinance as prepared by City Attorney Howard was turned over to the Plan Commission with request that they study same and submit their recommendation to the City Council in connection there- with." Alderman Morava reported on the purchase of buildings on Miner Street for city garage. The original price was $106,000.00, but due to the Chicago Real Estate Board's appraisal of $92,000.00, the price had been de- creased to $99,000.00. The motion was then made by Alderman Morava and seconded by Halverson, that the city attorney prepare papers for the refer- endum and bond ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.