02111952RAYMOND KOLZE APPOINTED FIRE MARSHAL. The Mater informed
the Council that he was appointing a new fire marshal after due con-
sideration of the men qualified for the position bye the Public
ProtectionCamnittee and the Mayor. On motion by Alderman Auck and
seconded by Alderman Behrel the appointment was approved.
RESOLUTION COMMEND1A WALTER LAGERHAUSEN ON HIS RETIREMENT
AS FIRE MARSHAL. On motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Alderman
Tures a resolution of appreciation of the faithful service of Walter
Lagerhausen as fire marshal and that some form of resolution be drafted
to present to Mr. Lagerhausen. ( May 2,1937 to February 4,1952)
Alderman Auck requested an inspection by the fire inspector at
1763 Illinois Street.
APPROVAL OF BILIS. Alderman McKay,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 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 Behrel to
adopt the proposed resolution. 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 and Auck. Nays: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
NELDA A. MILLER -JUDGEMENT FOR $7.00 Alderman McKay reported
on payment of Nelda A.Miller, Judgement of $750.00 that the Finance
Committee recommended that the judgement be satisfied immediately and the
interest charge which would otherwise accrue, be saved. On motion by
Alderman McKay and seconded by Alderman Hansen, the report was concurred
in.
The Fire Department's request for a permit for fire -works
display July 4,1952, was referred to the License Committee.
The Mayor referred the Cumberland street lights to the Street
Committee.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and ,
seconded by Alderman. Tures to adjourn the meeting to Monday, February
11,1952, at 8100 P.M.
OTTO W.J
H,CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1952,
AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER. The City Clerk called the Council to order due
to the absence of the Mayor. The Clerk called the roll with the following
result: Ayes, Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, McKay, Clement
and Auck., Alderman Morava was absent. S [ (t' - t r, / 1 ?-
On motion by Alderman Hansen and second by Alderman Schallawitz,
Alderman Clement was appointed Mayor pro tem.
PASS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first
reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE SALE AND ASSIGNMENT
OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIENS OF SPECIAL ASSE*►
SSMENT WARRANTS NUMBERED 98 AND 99, OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. ILLINOIS
The motion was made by Alderman McKay to suspend the rules and pass the proposed
amended ordinance. The Mayor pro tem Clement put the question and the Clerk
called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis,
Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement and Auck. Nays: None. The
Mayor pro tem thereupon declared the motion carried, the rules suspended
and the proposed ordinance before the Council for passage. The motion
was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Alderman Behrel to pass the
proposed ordinance. The Mayor pro tem thereupon declared the motion carried
and the proposed ordinance passed.
Mayor Kenneth Meyer made his appearance at this time. After a
discussion about building permits to be issued in Homerica the Mayor suggested
that a meeting be held at 7:30 P.M., Monday, February 18, in the Mayor's
office with the Plan and Architectural Commission.
After a study and discussion of several chapters of the City Code,
the motion was made tty Alderman Wolf and seconded by Alderman Davis to adjourn.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the
motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned.
IHW. J/ ENRICH, CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 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, Tures, Wolf, Behrel,
Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck.
. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Clement and
seconded by Alderman Wolf to approve the minutes of February 4, 1952. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
OFFICIAL REPORT. The Clerk submitted the report of the City
Treasurer for January and the City Clerks 1951 annual report.
Alderman Clement requested to defer action on the alley vacation
until the report of the Zoning Board is received on the rezoning of the land
involved.
Alderman Clement reported the following on the redistricting of
wards: Restricting the wards is required by State Statute after the taking
of a Federal Census. The last Federal census was taken in 1950 and we have
received official data from the Bureau of the Census regarding that count.
The Municipal Development Commission therefore recommended redistricting in
accordance with the attached plat. Alderman Clementexplained the plat and
the City Clerk was instructed to have copies made for the Aldermen.
TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR BOILER in Warehouse. On motion t;pr Alderman
Wolf and second by Alderman Auck, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for
bids on boiler for warehouse to be returned at March 17th meeting.