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05121952The Mayor referred the item of having several parking meters installed on Prairie Avenue east of Pearson Street to the Traffic Commission. On motion tlr Alderman McKay and seconded by Alderman Bansen, ` Stip4intendent Wariiicke was granted permistion 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.carried and the meeting adjourned to Monday, May 12, at 8:00 P.M. OTTO W. JL RICH 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 b9' Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with AldermenHansen, Wolf, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and 'Luck 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 8. Meyer error 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, Sincerely yours, SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH Mother M. Aloysius Privincial After discussion on motion by Alderman Clement and second by Alderman Schallawitz the Clerk was instructed to write to find out on which side of River Road they wish to locate the cemetery. The Clerk was also instructed to write to the.Superintendent of All Saints Cemetery regarding the cemetery on the west side of liver Road. On motion by Alderman Clement and second by Alderman Behrel the item of newly annexed territory to be included in the highest classification "Single Family Residential" was referred to the Zoning Board which item should be -included in zoning code. On motion by Alderman Behrel and second by Alderman Auck that the Attorney redraft the Fire Contract with Park Ridge Manor to change the fee for $1,000.00 in 1953. Superintendent Wernicke reported on new pump and recommended the purchase. The motion was made by Alderman Morava and seconded by Alderman Auck that the City purchase the pump at a cost of $1,800.00 for the water department and with installation cost, charges against the fund received from Illinois Tool Co. The Mayor put the question and the. Clerk called the roll with the following result. Ares: Aldermen Hansen, Wolf, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement Morava and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Alderman Schallawitz 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 PUBES, ILLINOIS HELD IN, THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, MAY 19, 1952. AT 8x00 P.M. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Igor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, T U R Es Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Morava to approve the minutes of May 5, 1952, and adjourned meeting of May 12, 1952. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Off1cial Retorts% The clerk submitted the report of TreasurerrBarrett for April. To Advertise for bids on Graceland-Jefferson Streets Widenin On recc mendation of Engineer Fletcher it.was approved on Motion by. Alderman Hansen and seconded by Alderman Behrel to advertise for bide for widening Graceland from Miner to Jefferson, and Jefferson from Graceland to -,Lee Street. Bids to be returned for June 16, 1952 meeting. Superintendent Warnieke reported that Mr. Dooley would remove the unsightly condition at river babk. moith_ef `Binet Street bridge. 7IRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEY. The Clark read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitledt AN ORDINANCE VACATING PUBLIC ALLEY. The motion was made by Alderman Clement and seconded by Alderman Schallawitz to suspend the rules and place the Pr:Qposed ordinance on passage. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava, & Auck. Nays,: Nome. The Mayor thereapon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance before the Council for passage . The motion was made by Alderman Clement and.seconded by Alderman Schaliawitz to pass the proposed ordinance. After a discussion regarding the fee for vacation of alleys, the Aldermen withdrew the motion in order to draft a new resolution on fees. FIRST READING OFIING ORDINANCE LATS 1 to A Block 12 in Oliver Salinser Subdivision% The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLANS. ILLINOIS. The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading. SEWER CONTRACT WITH TOWN AND CUNTRY TRAILER HOMES. INC. The City Attorney presented a new sewer contract which the Mayor refered to the Sewer Committee. The Clerk informed the Council of letters to All Saints Cemetery and Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and replies. On motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Alderman Hansen. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Sisters of Nazareth that the City Council had no objection„ but that the Sisters should abide by County and State regulations. The Clerk informed the Council he had received. a letter from Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co. that they have issued instructions regarding papers being swept out of cars. Mr. Martin of the West End Civic Club was granted permission to speak. He informed the Council that the Civic Club desired to have their attorney appear in the Meyer Coal. Co. came with the City Attorney. On motion by Alderman Clement and seconded by Alderman Auck, approval was geven to appoint their attorney, Mr. Jacobson, as Co -Counsel in the Meyer Coal Co. case but that he present a letter to the City Council that the City would not be liable for any fees. On suggestion of Alderman Clement the Mayor refered to the Municipal Development Committee and Plan Commission the investigation regarding a survey of City Planning by some outside person. Alderman Wolf reported the need of roof repair of Library and Fire Department. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Alderman Tures that the Rosenow Roofing Company be allowed the repairing of roof at a cost of $600.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the rc1!with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava, and Auak. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILIS. Alderman McKay, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY .OF DES PLAINES, THAT THE, FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUT}jORIZED 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 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, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawits, McKay, Clement, Morava, and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Chamber of Commerce letter on City Limits. the Clerk read the following letter: lay 12, 1952 City Council and Mayor of Des Plaines, City Hall, Des Plaines, I11.