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091819504748 Alderman Clement requested that the City Clerk write to the Chicago and North Western Railway regarding the need of repairs to the Thacker Street and the Wolf Road crossing on Belt Line. Mayor Meyer instructed the Clerk to write the Chicago and North Western Railway regarding the dumping of paper and steel bands by shippers who unload freight on Miner Street and Graceland Avenue. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Alderman McKay asked for a correction to the August 21st, 1950, Minutes. The correction to be made in the third paragraph from "no objections" to "a number of objections." The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Clement to approve the minutes of August 21st and the adjourned meeting of August 28th, 1950. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the minutes approved with correction 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 meeting regularly adjourned. OTTO /°" . J. HENRICH TY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, SEPTEMBER 18, 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, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. Alderman Clement was absent. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the City Treasurer's report for the month of August. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman McKay, Chairman of the Municipal Development.Committee, reported on the petition to vacate Birchwood Street. The committee recommended that the petition to vacate be denied. On. motion by Alderman McKay and second by Wolf, the report was concurred in. Alderman Vavrinek reported on the fire contracts for trailer camps. The committee recommends that we enter into agreements with legitimate trailer camp owners for fire protection at a rate of $100.00 per year, in a similar manner as the contract we now have with Mr. Boesch. The City Attorney was requested to amend the fire contract ordinance. On motion by Alderman Vavrinek and second by Wolf, the report was concurred. Alderman Behrel reported the following in regard to amending the ordinance of architectural seal on plans: "The present requirements of the ordinance are both desirable and workable in the view of the Architectural Commission. The Building Com- mittee recommends that no change be made in the present ordinance. On motion by Alderman Behrel and second by Davis, the report was concurred in. After discussion on motion by Behrel and second by McKay, the City Attorney was instructed to write a letter to the Meyer Coal Company regarding violations attheir place located by the Belt Line. FIRST READING OF AMENDMENT TO "HOUSE MOVING" ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 208 OF ARTICLE XXI RELATING TO THE MOVING OF BUILDINGS OF THE REVISED BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1939, AS AMENDED. The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading. FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF SLING SHOTS AND AIR RIFLES. The Clerk read for first reading the following pro- posed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF SLING SHOTS AND AIR RIFLES. The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading. Alderman Baines reported that each member of the Council had re- ceived a copy of the insurance report which the Council had studied at a committee meeting. The motion was then made by Alderman Baines and seconded by McKay that the insurance items be increased as listed in report. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. 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 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, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. PETITION OF PROPERTY OWNERS NEAR DEAN BUILDING ON CENTER STREET. The Clerk read a petition signed by sixteen property owners near the Dean building objecting to remodeling building and use as transfer station and load capacity on street. The Chief of Police was instructed to check on autos driving over curbs and load limits. The City Attorney was instructed to check on the ordinance regarding transfer stations. MRS. JOHN D. GALLEY LETTER CONCERNING LUND ZONING VIOLATION ON LINCOLN STREET. The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Galley concerning coal and cinders being stored on Lund lot west of 1355 Lincoln Street. The Mayor referred the letter to the Building Permit Committee. C. G. TASH'S REQUEST FOR ZONING VARIATION AT 1710 CAMPBELL AVENUE, The Clerk read the following application: September 11, 1950 City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Application is hereby made for a change in zoning variation of premises located in the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, owned by: Chester G. Tash - Bertha I. Tash 1710 Campbell Avenue and described as follows: Lots 59, 60, 61, 62 and 63 in Block 8, Riverside Addition to Des Plaines in Section 20 and 21, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois. Change from 24 feet building line to 21 feet Application fee of $25.00 and $15.00 fee for publishing notice of hearing inclosed. Chester G. Tash 1710 Campbell Avenue 6z9 Asa ZONING VARIATION, CONT'D. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Hansen to refer the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a commission to call a hearing. Alderman Davis reported that the Defense organization needed some money, particularly for first aid kits. It was suggested that the Boy Scouts put on a drive to collect papers. The Mayor informed the Council that the officials would receive information at the Municipal League Convention re- garding ordinances on the defense work. He said the City could help with some of the money needed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Berman Baines and seconded by Hansen to approve the minutes of September W', 1950. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel 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. OT 74AA/J W. 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, OCTOBER 2. 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, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. Alderman Wolf was absent. Superintendent Warnicke reported that Bouton Foster Company mould supply heat to the City Warehouse and he was instructed to confer on the cost. Superintendent Wernicke also reported that the City dump would soon be filled. Mayor Meyer instructed the Superintendent to contact Mr. Zenner of the school board regarding the school property purchased for the new North Side School. COMMITTEE REPORTS. On motion by Alderman Vavrinek and second by Alderman Baines, it was approved to send Chief Wigham to the National Police Chief's Association Convention. The Mayor referred the delinquent water bill and license of the F`rosen Lockers to the License and Water Committees and City Attorney. The Mayor referred the letter of Mrs. J. D. Galley to the Public Protection Committee. This letter concerned the Lund Company storing coal on the lot next to 1355 Lincoln Avenue. PASS PARKING LOT ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for seoond reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING LOTS The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and second by Davis to -adopt the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance adopted.