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04171950395 PASS ORDINANCE ON 100% PRINCIPAL PAYMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL SUM ONLY OF SPECIAL AS- SESSMENT INSTALLMENTS WHERE ALL OBLI- GATIONS PAYABLE FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WARRANT HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Hansen, to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on passage. The mayor put the question, and the clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, the rules suspended and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Davis to pass the proposed ordinance. The mayor put the question, and the clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted. The clerk read a letter from the property owners on Harvey Avenue east of Wolf Road regarding street in need of repair. The mayor requested the Street Committee, Superintendent of Public Works and Alderman McKay to meet with him on Friday, April 7, 1950. Alderman McKay reported of hazard to the people on Golf Road at Cumberland Station. The mayor referred the matter to the Safety Council for investigation. Alderman Clement inquired regarding a former request for a four- way stop at Thacker Street and Wolf Road. The clerk was asked to write the Highway Department in regard to this matter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Morava to approve the minutes of March 20, 1950. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and the minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT. ThenDtion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Clement to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly ad- journed. . J. HENRICH TY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MME CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1950, 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 Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer, L. C. Barrett, for March. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman Vavrinek reported that patrolman William Radlein had resigned and then made the motion which was seconded by Baines, that the police and Fire Commission be instructed to appoint a patrolman from the eligible list. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. LICENSE COMMITTEE. Alderman Behrel reported that the License Com- mittee had investigated the matter of a kennel license for Mr. Yates. Mr. Yates, who lives at 1761 Wicke Avenue, has applied for a dog kennel license. The license was refused because of operating a commercial enter- prise. Investigation Proves this to be true. The committee, therefore 306 LICENSE COMMITTEE _REPORT. CONT'D. recommends that the City Clerk notify Mr. Yates that the application has been denied. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Hansen to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the mayor declared the motion carried. WATER COMMITTEE. Alderman Halverson reported that the bids on the water mains had been investigated. He then made the motion, which was seconded by Morava, that the lowest bidder, namely, the Egan Construction Company (.14,498.30) be accepted and the certified checks of the unsuc- cessfulbidders be returned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. BUILDING PERMIT COMMITTEE. Alderman Clement made the following report on condemning the Minnich property on Ellinwood Street: Your Committee on Building Permits has investigated the above. and has found: The possibility of using the property as a means of access to the City Free Parking Lot was not considered by this committee but will be the subject of a separate report from the Street Committee. Meeting alone, the permit committee has reviewed various activities which have already taken place with regard to this property, have conferred with the Building Inspector and City Attorney. We, your Committee on Building Permits, therefore recommend the following steps: (1) Application of the dangerous buildings section of the Building Code immediately to set the stage for further action. (2) Analysis of property by City Engineer and Street Committee to determine possibility of use as means of access to parking lot. (3) Appraisal of property by qualified appraiser. (4) Appropriate legal action following determination of (2) above. (5) Use of police co part of owners, if deemed (6) Last resort - to urt summons to force action on necessary. condemn property. H. W. Clement W. N. Davis H. H. Behrel On motion by Alderman Clement and second by Davis, the report was referred to the Building Inspector and. City Attorney regarding point one. Alderman Clement reported the following on the need of an ordi- nance on set back lines and percent of lot used for commercial property: Your Committee on Building Permits has investigated the above and has found: An ordinance comparable to the present one covering commercial property would be desirable. Specific provisions regarding per cent usage, set back lines and off -the -street parking should be included. We, your Committee on Building Permits, therefore recommend the following points be included in the proposed ordinance: (a) Limit usage to 90% (b) Require 10 -foot set back (c) Require provision of adequate off -the -street parking facilities for employees H. W. Clement W. N. Davis H. H. Behrel On motion by Alderman Clement and second by Davis, the report was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals to have an amending ordinance drafted. Alderman Clement reported on the suspended ordinance on chimneys. On motion by Alderman Clement and second by Behrel, the report was concurred in. 39 7 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 affixed to resolution and on file with the city clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Halverson, 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, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. FIRST READING OF ZONING ORDINANCE * INGHAM AND WRIGHT'S RIVERVIEW ADDITION. The clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordi- nance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS The mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading. FIRST READING OF ZONING ORDINANCE * LOTS 1 TO 10, BLOCK 1, WHITE'S RIVERVIEW ADDITION. The clerk read for first reading the following pro- posed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS f The mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND COMMISSION. The clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordi- nance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 158 OF ARTICLE VI RELATING TO THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND COMMISSION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED. The mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE VACATING PUBLIC ALLEY * THACKER, SECOND AND WEBSTER LANE. The clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ALLEY. The mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading. PASS DOG ORDINANCE. The clerk read for first reading the follow- ing proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 11 AND 12 OF AN ORDINANCE TO LICENSE AND REGULATE THE KEEPING OF DOGS AND DOG KENNELS IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 3qg DOG ORDINANCE, CONT'D. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Morava to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance in passage. 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 de- clared the motion carried, the rules suspended and the proposed ordinance before the council for final passage. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Baines to pass the proposed ordinance. The mayor put the question, and the clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: Alderman Davis. The mayor thereupon de- clared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted. Alderman Davis said he desired to know about the amount of oil being used with the oil burner and explosion and installation of oil burner. The mayor referred the matter to the Public Building Committee and suggested Alderman Davis meet with the committee. On motion by Alderman Halverson and second by Morava, City Engi- neer Fletcher was instructed to prepare specifications for painting the water tank, while City Clerk Henrich was to advertise for bids (bids to be returned for May 1, 1950 meeting.) INVITATION TO V. F. W. POST NO. 2992 AND LADIES AUXILLIARY IN- STALLATION. The clerk read the invitation to the above installation. V. F. W. POST NO. 2992 CARNIVAL. The clerk read a request for the V. F. W. Carnival to be held June 16th thru June 25th on Henry Valve property. On motion by Alderman Halverson and second by Hansen, the request was granted. RESOLUTION FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT GRACELAND AND PEARSON STREETS. The clerk read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE MOTOR FUEL TAX LAW BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Des Plaines , Illinois, that the following described street be improved under the Motor Fuel Tax Law: Arterial Name of thoroughfare Street or Route From Miner Street S.B.I. 19 at its intersection with Grace - land Avenue and with Pearson Street BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 1. That the proposed improvement consist of Traffic Lights and shall be designated as Section 15 C.S. 2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of ($22,000.00) for the improvement of said section lotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds. 3. That said work shall be done by contract ; and, Twenty-two thousand Dollars from the municipality's al - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to trans- mit two certified copies of this resolution to the Department of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Highways, through its District Engineer's office at Chicago , Illinois. I, Otto W. J. Henrich , City Clerk in and for the City ,of Des Plaines hereby certify the foregoing to be true, perfect and complete cony of a reso- lution adopted by the City Council at a meeting on April 17th , 19 50 . Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Halverson to adopt the proposed resolution. The mayor put the question, and the 399 RESOLUTION FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS, CONT'D. 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 proposed resolution adopted. PASS ORDINANCE FOR SHORT NAME ZONING ORDINANCE. The clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES BY GIVING TO SUCH AN ORDINANCE A CONVENIENT SHORT NAME. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Halverson, to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on passage. 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, the rules suspended and the proposed ordi- nance before the council for final passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Morava, to pass the proposed ordinance. The mayor put the question, and the clerk called the roll with the follow- ing 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 proposed ordinance adopted. PASS SUSPENDED CHIMNEY ORDINANCE. The clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 40.1 OF THE REVISED BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AS HERETOFORE AMENDED. The motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Baines, to suspend the rules and pass the proposed ordinance. 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, the rules suspended and the proposed ordinance before the council for final passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Morava to pass the proposed ordinance. 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 proposed ordinance adopted. CANVASS BALLOTS OF SPECIAL ELECTION ON WAREHOUSE BONDS. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Hansen, that the ballots on the Warehouse Bonds be counted and canvassed. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. The mayor appointed Aldermen Davis, McKay and Baines . The mayor declared a recess. After reconvening, Alderman Davis reported that the committee had counted and canvassed the ballots with the following result: Yes, 249; No, 188; Spoiled, 4. Ward and Precinct totals were as follows: Ward Precinct Yes No 1 1 40 31 1 2 12 5 2 60 27 3 34 27 4 1 24 38 4 2 23 2 5 1 18 28 5 2 38 30 RESOLUTION APPROVING RESULTS OF ELECTION. The clerk read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION APPROVING RESULTS OF ELECTION WHEREAS, on April 15, 1950, a special election was held in the City of Des Plaines to approve the issuance of P100,000 in bonds for the purpose 4-00 RESOLUTION APPROVING RESULTS OF ELECTION, CONT'D. of purchasing and acquiring a municipal warehouse and garage for the City of Des Plaines, and whereas, on April 17, 1950, a meeting was held of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines and said election results reported and approved, and whereas, the report of the City Clerk, after said votes were counted and canvassed, indicated that 249 electors voted in favor of the issuance of said bonds and 188 electors voted against the issuance of said bonds, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois that the said election to approve the issuance of $100,000 in bonds for the purpose of purchasing and acquiring a mu- nicipal warehouse and garage was carried by a majority of the electors voting on the proposition, and the issuance of P100,000 in bonds for the aforesaid purpose is hereby declared to be approved, all of which is indicated by the returns spread of record in the minutes of said Council meeting. Adopted by the City of Des Plaines this 17 day of April, 1950. VOTE: AYES: 10 Approved: NAYS: 0 Kenneth G. Meyer Mayor OTTO W. J. HENRICH City Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Morava 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, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The mayor thereupon declared the proposed resolution adopted. The mayor informed the council that he had a list of bond companies and banks of Chicago and copy of a letter which the city clerk can mail suggesting which bids are to be opened May 1, 1950. On motion by Alder- man Baines and second by Morava, the clerk was so instructed. The city clerk w:as instructed to write to the Traffic Commission asking them to check whether it would be possible to have some light at the Miner Street cross -walk by the Bus Station. Alderman Hansen reportedthe following: The Street Committee recommends that the parking ordinance be changed on fringe area on the following streets: 1. Graceland Avenue from Prairie Avenue south to Marion Street, 3 hours each side of street. 2. Lee Street from Prairie south to Thacker, 2 hours each side of street 3. Center Street from " " to It , 2 " " " of " 4. Pearson Street from " " to " , 3 " " " of " 5. Des Plaines Avenue from Miner Street north to Rand Road, 3 hours on east side of street 6. No parking on west side of Des Plaines Avenue from Miner Street to Rand Road 7. South side of Miner Street from Pearson Street to Des Plaines Ave- nue, 2 hours 8. Suggestions of business men on Miner Street for parking meters or 2 hour parking has been considered On motion by Alderman Hansen and second by Davis, the report was approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Halverson to approve the minutes of April 3, 1950. The clerk informed the council of a correction that had been made by adding the names of three water main bidders. Alderman Wolf noted an error of the elimination of a vote on the "electrical inspector" item. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, and the maycr declared the motion carried and the minutes approved with corrections made. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Morava to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and the council regularly adjourned. 1;?.OTTO . J. HENRICH C TY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, MAY 1, 1950, 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 clerk submitted the report of Building In- spector Scharringhausen for the month of April. The totals for the first four months of 1949 and 1950 were as follows: 1950 . . . . P1,395,165.00 1949 . . . . 561,395.00 HALSEY, STUART & COMPANY AWARDED BID ON $100,000 WAREHOUSE BONDS. On motion by Alderman Halverson and second by Behrel, the clerk was in- structed to open the bids on the warehouse bonds. Bids were received from the following (all from Chicago): Harriman Ripley & Company; McDougal and Company; Mullaney, Wells and Company; Scott Wyandt; First National Bank of Chicago; Benjamin and Lang;Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company; Harris Trust and Savings Bank and Halsey, Stuart and Company, Inc. The mayor referred the bids to the Finance Committee and declared a recess. After reconvening, Alderman Baines, Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee, made the motion which was seconded by Hansen to award the bid on warehouse bonds to the Halsey, Stuart and Company, Inc. at the rate of one and five -eights per cent (1 5/ ) at par, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery and addition thereto a premium of 047.00. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declaredthe motion carried. 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. (Schedule of bills placed before each alderman and affixed to reso- lution and on file with the city clerk.) The motion was then made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Halverson 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, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed reso- lution adopted. Alderman Davis reported about the request for a parade to be held in Des Plaines on May 27th, the anniversary of the National Guard which has headquarters in the Des Plaines Masonic Temple Building. The motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by McKay that the request for recognition and approval of the Boy Scouts Emergency Service Corps. by the City Council be granted. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried.