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05051952Alderman Behrel reported the Finance and Public Protection Committees recommend the Police Reserves be insured on the basis as outlined in Mr. Lauerts letter attached at a cost of approximately $125.00 per year for up to 30 men. The motion was made to concur in the report by Alderman McKay and seconded by Alderman Behrel. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman McKay reported the following on parking meter advertisement: Your Committee on Finance recommends that the City of Des Plaines .endeavor to augment its revenue through advertising on parking meters; and that the City Attorney draw up an agreement between the City -and the Metered Sales Company of Northern Illinois based on the attached suggested contract, including satisfactory cancellation clauses, minimum monthly guarantee, provision for public liability insurance by Meterad, and specifying approval of City must be obtained for any and all advertising inserts before being placed in meter devices. S. E. McKay, Chairman R. G. Wolf H. H. Behrel E. G. Hansen Oa motion by Alderman McKay and second by Alderman Davis, the report was concurred in. After some discussion on flag being half-mast for veterans, the Mayor referred to the Public Relations Committee to report veteran deaths. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR NEW POLICE SQUAD CAR.On motion by Alderman Behrel and second by Alderman Hansen, the Clerk was instructed to advertise bids for a new police squad car with a trade in on a 1949 Chevrolet. Bids to be returned by May 19, 1952. On request of Alderman Hansen, the City Clerk was instructed to write to C. & NW. RWY. to instruct the trainmen to sweep their cars out on the Companyts property. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Alderman Hansen to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, MAY 5, 1952 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, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck, responding to roll call. Alderman Schallawitz was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Morava and seconded by Alderman Wolf to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1952 and adjourned meeting of April 28, 3952. The motion was voted upon'by acclamation, whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of the Building Commissioner and Clerk for April. 61A Mrs. K. Jiencke of the Des Plaines Garden Club was granted permission to talk. She requested an inspection be made of the shrubery at Pearson and Miner Streets, regarding damage due to excavation. The Mayor informed Mrs. Jiencke that he would instruct Superintendent Wernicke to inspect and have replacements made. ANNEXATION OF OAKTON GARDENS DEFEATED. The Clerk read for the second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY COMMONLY KNOWN AS OAKTON GARDENS AND DEXTER ACRES TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES The motion was made by Alderman Clement and seconded by Alderman McKay to pass the proposed ordinance. After discussion, the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Wolf, Behrel, McKay, Clement and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Davis, Tures and Auck. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion lost as it required a, -two-thirds vote of the entire council. GARLAND REZONING ORDINANCE DEFEATED. The Clerk read for the second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. ILLINOIS The motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Alderman Hansen to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with tae following result: Ayes: None. Nays: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, McKay, element, Morava And Auck. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion lost. GARLAND VARIATION ORDINANCE DEFEATED. The Clerk read for the first reading, the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION The motion was made by Alderman Clement and seconded by Alderman Morava 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 Davis, Tures, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Morava and Mick. Nays: Aldermen Hansen and Wolf. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Alderman Davis to pass the proposed ordinance. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Alderman Wolf to refer the proposed ordinance to the Municipal Development Committee for study. The Mayor referred the proposed ordinance to the Committee. Alderman Clement requested a recess to study the proposed ordinance which the Mayor granted. After a s#cert recess Alderman Clement reported that the Committee would like a hearing of those present regarding their opinion on a variation. After the hearing and discussion, the motion tas madeby Alderman Davis and and seconded by Alderman Auck to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Davis, Morava and Auck. Nays: Aldermen Hansen, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, McKay and Clement. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion lost. PATTEN TRACTOR AND'EQUIPMENT COMPANY AWARDED BID ON TRACTOR. On motion by Alderman Behrel and second by Alderman Auck, the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on tractors. The following bids were received: Patten Tractor and Equip. Co., Bellwood, Ill. $10,941.00 D. D. Kennedy, Ind. Bellwood, I11. 10,077.32 R. C. Larkin Company Chicago, I11. 10,200.00 The Mayor referred the bids to the Finance and Sanitation Committees and Superintendent Wernicke. After a recess to study bids the motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Alderman Behrel to award the bid to the Patten Tractor and Equipment Company at the price of $10,941.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Tures, Wolf, Behrel, Clement, Morava and Auck. Nap: Alderman Davis and McKay. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion cied. PASS SUPPLEENTAL RESOLUTION; ON STREET LIGHTS: The Clerk read the following letter: May 5, 1952 Honorable Mayor and Glty Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen, Last December a resolution was passed by your Honorable Body setting up a 5 year street improvement program. . Included in this 5 year program was street lights for the business district, however, at that time only Ellinwood and Miner Streets were mentioned in the resolution. In view the fact that we wish to install lights on Pearson, Lee, Center and Prairie in addition to those on Miner and Ellinwood, it is necessary that -a resolution be passed including these streets as per the attached sheet marked "Supplemental Long -Range Plan". Respectfully submitted E. N. Fletcher City Engineer On motion by Alderman Hansen and second by Alderman Behrel, the supplemental resolution was adopted. On motion by Alderman Davis and second by Alderman Nagy, Boy Scout Troop 27 was granted permission for a paper drive May 17, 1952. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman McKay, Chairman of the Finance Committee: presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIS' OF DES PLAINES, THAT THE FOLLOWING 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 McKay and seconded by Alderman Wolf to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: /Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Were', McKay, Clement, Morava and kick. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman Clement called the Council's attention to gasoline overflow at the bulk plant south of Meyer Cbal Company. ,The Mayor informed the Council, the Fire Marshall and Supt. of Public Works had taken some action regarding same. Alderman Tures reported on the use of water for sprinkling and requested an ordinance on hours of sprinkling. On motion by Alderman Clement and second by Alderman Behrel, the Mayor was requested to issue a proclamation regarding hours of sprinkling. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Alderman Tures the City Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance on hours of sprinkling. Alderman Tures informed the Countil that he recommended the purchase of a 1500 G.P.M. highlift pump to replace a 800 G.P.M. pump. The Mayor referred the item to the Water Committee. On suggestion of Alderman Auck, the Mayor referred the item of making a survey on leakage to the Water Committee. On suggestion of Alderman Hansen the Mayor referred the parking on Northwest Highway, west of Golf -Wolf Roads to the Traffic Commission. The Mkyor referred the item of having several parking meters installed on Prairie Avenue east of Pearson Street to the Traffic Commission. On motion ter Alderman McKay and seconded ter Alderman Hhnsen,'Super'intendent Wariieke was granted, permission to purchase shrubbery not to exceed.$200.00 to be placed at the Water Plant. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Alderman Morava to adjourn the meeting to Monday, May 12, at 8:00 P.M. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion.earried and the meeting adjourned to Monday, May 12, at 8:00 P.M. (1/W2OTTO W. ICH CITY C LERK MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF' DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY. MAY 12. 1952. AT 8:'00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER-. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with AldermenHansen, Wolf, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Ruck responding to roll call. Aldermen Davis and Tures were absent. The Mayor informed the Council he had a request from the American Legion and Veterans Of Foreigh Wars to be allowed to sell poppies, Friday, May 23, 1952. On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Alderman Behrel, the request was granted. The Clerk read the following letter: River Road - Box 22 Des Plaines, I11. May 2, 1952 Tie Honorable Kenneth I. Meyer Mayor of Des Plaines 11055 Des Plaines Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Mayor, A suggestion has come up from the members of our Order to convert a certain amount'of our property here for burial purposes. It is understood, of course, that only the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth could be buried on these premises, if and when the proper authorization is issued by the City. Inasmuch as our property is adjoining the All Saints' Cemetery on both sides of the road, it seems feasible to give this matter a favorable consideration. Should there be any specific formalities to obtain a permit for this purpose, we will appreciate hearing from you about them. With assurances of our esteem and every good wish, Sineere]y yours, SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH Mother M. Aloysius Privincial