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10/07/1929MINUTES OF THE REGULAR =rim OF THE CITT COU3NCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELI) IN TSB COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1929, AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 O'CLOCK P. M. Mayor Hamer/ called the meeting to order with Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Buster, Hinder,. Schlegel, Lacey, Schroeder,. Knabb and Enaenbacher answering to roll call. Alderman Collet moved that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved as written. Alderman Ahbe seconded this motion and the same carried. The report of the City Clerk's collections for the month of September, 1929 vas read and referred to the Finance Committee. The report of the Police Department covering the activities for the month of September, 1929 was read and referred to the Police Committee. The report of the City Treasurer for the month of September 1929 was read and referred to the Finance Committee. The Judiciary and Assessments Committee had no report to submit at this meeting. The Police and License Committee had no report to submit at this meeting. The Streeta and Sidewalks Committee had no report to sab*it at this meeting. The Hater and Mater Mains Committee had no report to submit at this meeting. The Building and Plats Committee submitted the following Ordinance for first readings AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE TO CLASSIFY, REGULATE, AND RESTRICT LOCATIONS OF TRADES AND INDUSTRIES AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIED USES; TO REGULATE AND LIMIT INTEMSITY AND USE OF LOT AREAS AND TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE ARRA OF YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEC SPACES WITHIN AND SURROUNDING SUCH BUILDINGS, AND TO ESTABLISH THE BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICTS FOR THE SAID PURPOSES AND DESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION. Alderman Schlegel moved that the Ordinance be put on for passage an first reading. Alderman Hoesch seconded this motion and a ihort discussion followed. Alderman Linder questoned the rezoning of one lot within an entire block. Alderman Lacey questioned the moving of the old building following the completion of the new building proposed on this particular lot. Alderman'4chreeder stated that the matter had been considered by the De d -of Appeals and that in their report they recommended the rezoning of the lot and at the same time entered into an agreement with the owner for the removal of the old building as soon as the new one had been completed. Alderman Suster called for the question and the roll was called with the following results Ayes, Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Schlegel, Lacey, Schroeder, Knabb and Ensenbacher. Alderman minder voting Nay, whereon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Schlagel moved that the Ordinance be passed on first reading. Alderman KKnabb seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following results: Ayes, Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Lacey, Schlegel, Schroeder, Knabb and Enzenbacker. Alderman Kinder voting Nay, whereon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Ordinance passed as read. Alderman Schroeder as Chairman of the Public Works, Fire, Building, and City Plats Committee brought up the matter of establishing a building line on the Lee Street side of the City Hall property and requested another two weeks in which to mace his report on the matter. The Sewer, Drainage and Sanitation Uommittee had no report to make at this time. The following communication was presented to the City Council at this time. Des Plaines, Illinois. October 7th, 1929. Honorable City Council, City of Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: - We the Undersigned wish to submit our plan for Taxicab rates for the City of Des Plaines. After a careful check of the cost of oper- ating Taxicabs in Des Plaineswe feel the following rates are Justable. 25 cents flag poll for the first 1/3 mile, each additional 3rd mile 10 cents making the first mile cost 45 cents and each succeeding mile 20 cents, 10 cents extra for each additional passenger. Waiting time to be charged for at the rate of 10 cents each three minutes. lours very truly, DES PLAINES YELLOW CAB COMPANY. By A. J. Geiaen FEDERAL CAB COMPANY By O. K. Haller The letter was referred to the Police and License Committee for a report at the next meeting. The following letter from the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company was read and ordered placed on file. Chicago, September 26, 1929 Mr. F. O. Merrill, City Clerk, Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Sirs Yours of September 11 with reference to alleged unnecessary whistling on the part of our engineers in the vicinity of Des Maines. 6 It is a fact that there is considerable construction 'work going on at that point and we, of course, are vitally interested in preventing any accidents. Furthermore, the fact that we are doing the constanction work means a great any more trains in that vicinity than would ordinarily be, the case. I hesitate to issue any instructions to our engineers to curtail whistling and while I appreciate the fact that it might cause some annoyance to the residents, yet at the same time we are daily receiving complaints from drivers of automobiles to the effect that our engineers are not sounding crossing whistles of sufficient duration to be heard. Yours very truly, P. G. Campbell - Superintendent. The following letter from the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Uompany was read and ordered placed on file. Yon du Lac, Wis. September 16th, 1929. Mr. Fayette Merrill, City Ulerk, Des Plaines, illinois. Dear 6irt This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of September 12th, regarding excessive whistling by our trains passing through your good City. I appreciate your having called the matter to my attention and we will start a campaign to abate the nuisance all possible. /ours truly, W. W. Wade - Superintendent. The following two letters regarding quit Claim Deeds on forfeited property were read and referred to the Judiciary and Assessments Committee for their report on same. Chicago, September 20th, 1929. City Clerk of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Sir: - 1 hold an interest in lot a Block 2 in Ira Srown's Addition to Des Plaines, Section 17, 41, 12 and to whidh lot the city of Des Plaines holds a tax deed for unpaid special assessments. I have looked up tee matter of the amount owing to the city, and find it to be more than the lot is worth after payment of forfeitures for general taxes. I would, however, be able to pay the city of Des Plaines the sum of S25.00 for a quit claim deed, and clear up the back taxes. lindly let me hear from you in this matter, and oblige. Respectfully, John Lace. Chicago, September 23rd, 1929. Village of £es Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Sirs: - Will you please give me a price on tax deed interest in the following described property? Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 in Block 2 Mechanics Addition to Des Plaines (R 15 Acs. W 1/2 - N IC 1/4) Sec. 17, 41, and 12. Tax deeds issued to Village of Les Plaines in years 1911 and 1912. Title Clearance Bureau of Cook County By Frank C. Weyers. The following letter from the Des Plaines Community Council was read and referred to the Finance Committee. September 20th, 1929. Mr. F. Merrill' City Clerk, Des Plaines, 111. Dear Mr. Merrillr- You are undoubtedly aware of the fact that Des Plaines again has a full time community nurse. Missy Altman is a registered nurse, working under the supervision of the Chicago Tubercolosis institute. in return for her services to this community we are obliged to pay 5100.00 per month as our portion of her salary and expenses. The balance, amounting to approximately 1175.00, is paid by the Chicago Tubercolosis Institute. The only method we have of financing this project is by monthly pledges of the various organizations and - we would appreciate if you would take this matter up with the City Council at the earliest possible date and inform us to what extent, if any, we can look to you for support. Inasmuch as our first bill is due October 1st and amounts to 4150.00 for services rendered since August 15th, would ask that you kindly get in touch with us as soon as possible. Any information you may desire pertaining to Miss Altman's work, etc. will be gladly given by Mrs. L. Willer, Uhairman, or Mrs. N. Stemmermann, Seey. of this Uommittee. Thanking you in advance for any consider- ation you may give tills matter, we remain Respectfully, NURSE AND WELFARE COMMITTEE of the DES PLAINES COMMUNITY COUNCIL B. Stemmermann Secretary. The following letter from the Department of Public Service,Cook County, Illinois was read and referred to the Water Committee. Chicago, October 4th, 1929. City Clerk, Dee Plaines, 111. Dear Sir; At the direction of the Board of County Commissioners, 1hereby make appli- cation water service for the County Highway garage on Ballard Road directly east of then:East River Road. If there are any documents necessary for signature, kindly forward same to me, and oblige. Yours very truly, James C. Russell - Supt of Public Service Alderman Suster stated that he would not be in favor of granting the County Board Commissioners permission to tap the water main unless the commissioners signed the petition for annexation of the forest preserve property to the City of Des Plaines. The following letter from the City Plan COM121810.012 of Des Plaines was read and referred to the Public Works, Fire, Building and City Plata Committee. September 25th, 1929. To the Honorable City Council, City of Des Plaines, 111. Gentlemen; At the regular meeting of your commission on September 19th„ 1929, the subject of various types of residential construction was discussed. It was brought out that in our city a type of con- struction is permitted which in neighboring cities is forbidden, by ordinance. This applies especially to bungalows and is known as the "Dickey front" type, that is, the use of face brick in the front of the building, for instance, that does not coin- cide with the brick used in the other sides of the building. The commission therefore, on motion duly made, seconded, and carried, recommend to the City council that it control by ordinance --this type of construction in the residence districts. Assuring you of the commission's desire to cooperate further and of my willingness to secure model ordinances on the subject, I remain Yours respectfully, Henry Sigwalt - Secretary, City Plan Commission of Des.rlaines. The following letter from the City Plan Commission of Des Plaines was read and referred to the FinanceCommittee. September 25, 1929. To the Honorable City Council, City of Les Plaines, Illinois. Gana/men: At a regular meeting of your commission on Thursday, September 19, (1929) the attached statement for Four dollars from the Des Plaines Publishing Company was presented. Son motion duly made, seconded, and carried, this statement was approved and recommend- ed to the City Council for payment. Very respectfully yours, Henry Sigwalt - Secretary. City Plan Commission of Des Plaines. The following letter from the City Plan Commission of Des Plaines was read and referred to the Public Works, Fire, Building and City Plats Committee. September 21st, 1929. . Mr. Fayette C. Merrill, City Clerk, City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Fay: Your letter and the report of your Public Works, Fire, Building and City Plats Committee was presented at the regular meeting of our Commission on Thursday, September 19th, 1929. On motion duly made, seconded, and carried the Commission referred the report back to the above mentioned committee with the recommendation that they consult the City Attorney and that there be included in the fire district any and all the business and industrial frontage in .t)es Plaines. Assuring you of the commission's willingness to cooperate further, 1 remain, Respectfully yours, Henry Sigwait - Secretary. The following letter from Mr. D. B. Maloney, City Attorney was presented and read at this time. r. September 19, 1929. Mayor and city Council of the City of Les Plaines, Cook County, Illinois. Gentlemen: In accordance with resolution heretofore passed, all matters in controversy between the City of Des Plaines and Michael McElligott Company, Tohn E. McElligott, Andrew McElligott and Thomas McElligott have been duly settled and proper re- leases obtained, and all other steps have been` taken for the proper protection of the City of Des Plaines. accordingly herewith transmit a trans- cript of the judgment in the case of Michael McElligott company vs. City of Des Plaines with credit and the proper Remittitur endorsed on the said transcript to the sum of *7,500.00. I have also this date filed with the Clerk's office in the Circuit Court of Cook County, a partial satisfaction of the said judg- ment to the sum of *7,500.00, copy of which transcript I transmit herewith. 1 also submit herewith a general release of all claims whatso- ever of Michael MoElligott Company properly authorized by action of the Board of Directors, Thomas McElligott, Andrew McElligott and John E. McElligott; also transcript of the record of the Board of Directors of Michael McElligott Company authorizing the execution of the documents referred to. I have also caused to be entered orders in all cases filed by the Michael McElligott Company and John E. McElligott, including injunc- tion proceeding filed, for dismissal of all suits including the suit of the city of Les Plaines against Michael McElligott Company, this being in accordance with the resolution of the City Cminci1 of the city of Des Plaines. Respectfully suimtiitted, D. B. Maloney. Alderman Suster moved that the report of the City Attorney be accepted and that the City Clerk be directed to file the report and the papers accompanying same. Alderman Collet*seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following results: Ayes, Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Binder, Sehlagel, Lacey, Schroeder, Knsbb and Enzenbacher. None voting Nay the Mayor de- clared the motion carried and directed that the report be filed. The following letter was presented to the City Council, and after the Clerk had read same the Mayor instructed that it be a matter of record and placed on file. September 19th, 1929. The City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. Attentions Mr. Fayette•O. Merrill. City Clerk. Gentlemen: 1 hand you herewith an assignment of judgment in favor of the Michael McElligott Company, a corporation, versus the City of Des Plaines, a municipal corporation, recovered in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, in case No. B1286Z9, which said judgment by endorsements thereon by the plaintiff, The Michael Malligott Company, by its proper officers, and by the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, by the Mayor and City Clerk, has been reduced to the sum of *1,500.00 with I wful interest thereon from September 18, 1929. This assignment is transferring said judgment to the Des Plaines State Bank, which has purchased the same, and to whom and its assigns, this judgment- with interest must be paid. Please sign the enclosed carbon copy of this letter, accepting receipt of the assign- ment and this notification. 1 am also sending notice to the same effect to the Uity Attorney, Mr. David B. Maloney. DES PLAINES STATE BANK, By Wm. r'. Graupner Cashier. The City Attorney then presented the following letter for the Council's consideration. October 3rd, 1929. Mayor and City Uouncil of the City of 1)es Plaines. In Ret A. quilici vs. City of Des Plaines. Gentlemen: In accordance with instructions given me at a recent meeting of the Uity Council as a committee of the whole, 1 have taken up the above matter with attorneys handling the matter for the City of Des Plaines, and finding that no substan- tial amount of work had been done on this matter, 1 decided to handle the case personally. Since that time, 1 have discussed the matter with the attorneys representing the plaintiff, tuilici. This claim is based upon an alleged damage suffered by quilici because of the removal of portion of the wall of his building on the opening of Center Street. quilici in this re- gard does not deny that the Qity had a right to remove portion of the wall, his contention being that in removing portion of the wall which the Uity had authority to do, a substan- tial damage was done to other parts of the building and that the Uity actually removed more than it was authorized to remove, and also did considerable damage to the portion of the wall which was permitted to remain standing. As 1 view the matter, in no event would this case warrant a very large verdict or judgment for damages. However, as I explained to the Council some time ago the cost of hand- ling such litigation makes it cheaper to settle than to carry the litigation. I feel that this is true in this case. In my discussion with the attorneys for the plaintiff, 1 talked over with them the matter of settlement of the claim and was advised that they would be willing to discuss with their client settlement of not less than $500.00. Without going into the matter in detail,, it would seem that this amount would be about all the case is worth. However, it is my opinion, if the Uity of Les Plaines tries this case, the expenses of attorney fees, engineering fees and expert witnesses will equal at least $500.00, if not more. In the event the case is settled at this time without further time on my part, 1 will be glad to close the matter up without compensation. in the event the Uity desires to have the case tried, 1 will expect to receive a reasonable compensation for services, together with ex- penses incurred in the preparation and handling of the case. I would be pleased to have instructions as to whether or not the Uouncil desires to make any offers of settlement in this matter. Yours very truly, D. B. Maloney. The amount in question regarding the damage done quilici was dis- cussed to some extent following which the Netter was refli*ed to the Public Works, Fire, Building and City Plats Committee for a report. Council. The following letter was presented and read to the City October 7th, 1929. October 7th, 1929. Mayor and Gity Council of the City of Lee Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: This is to advise you that the suit in- stituted by John McElligott against the City of Des Plaines for an accounting and for an injunction has been dismissed, and the funds are therefore released. In connection with this litigation and in connection with the condition of the funds concern- ing which 1 talked with some of the members of the Council at the last meeting of the council as a Committee of the whole, it appears that all of the funds of the Uity of Des'Plaines were, prior to April 30th, deposited in one bank account, and that in this were deposited special assessment funds, special trust funds, and also the general funds of the City. This method of carrying the account is directly in conflict with the statute and is illegal. From the report for the month of April, it appears that as a result of overdrafts in the general accounts of the (ity, the trust fund in- cluding the special assessment fund, lighting fund and band fund and other special funds of the City were short the sum of *43,189.10. In other words, the City Treasurer issued checks in pay- ment of items which totaled $434189.10 in excess of moneys available in the accounts to which the said expenditures were charged. These withdrawals automatically resulted in a diversion of trust funds from the accounts above referred to and was unauthorized and could not be authorized even though action were taken by the Council to permit the same, and was therefore illegal. It is my opinion that the city Treasurer and his bondsmen are liable to the City of Des Plaines for any such moneys diverted. In the event the City desires to take some action concerning this matter, 1 would be pleased to receive instructions of the City Council as to the action desired. As this matter would be outside of the ordinary routine matters connected with the business of the +amity, 1 would expect to receive a reasonable compensation for any services rendered in connection with the matter. Yours very truly, D. B. Maloney. Alderman Kinder moved that the above report be referred to the Finance Committee. Alderman -Lacey seconded -this -motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. The following letter from the Chicago & Northwestern Rail- way Company was read at this time. TO THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Application is respectfully made for the passage by your Honorable Body of an ordinance,. that will give and grant unto CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right to construct and thereafter to perpetually maintain and operate one additional main track over and across SEEGER ROAD and MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD, in your City, substantially in the manner indicated by the YELLOW Lines on the blue print map hereto attached and made a part hereof. This additional main track is required in order to furnish additional and better rail- road facilities. DATED at CHICAGO, ILLINOIS this twenty-seventh day of September, A. D., Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-nine. CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, By H. S. Larimer Land Commissioner. First reading of: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE ONE ADDITIONAL MAIN TRACK OVER AND ACROSS SEEGAR ROAD AND MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLI.OIS. The same was laid over for second reading. Alderman Schroeder brought up the matter of the present citizens Band Committee. He stated that in his estimation the committee was inefficient, in that they didnot take enough in- terest in the matter to attend a meeting of the committee. Following his report and recommendations requesting that the council appoint a new committee, Alderman Enzenbacher moved that the City Clerk be instructed to write each member requesting that they send in their resignation if they felt they were not able to attend committee meetings. Alderman Knabb seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. Mayor Hammerl appointed Mr. G. W. Sibson as a Special Policeman to take the place of Walter 3. Lee deceased. Alderman Heeech moved that the appointmazt be confirmed. Alderman Schroeder seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. Alderman Collet reported that several of the streets showed large cracks in the pavement and requested permission to order ashfalt and gravel and labor for the purpose of repairing these cracks before frost and ice damage the pavement to a greater extent. Alderman Lacey moved that the Streets and Sidewalks Committee be given authority to order efficient material and labor to repair the broken and cracked sections of pavement. Alderman Enzenbacher seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following results; Ayes, .Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Heesch,-Suster, Kinder, Schlagel, Lacey, Schroeder, Knabb and Enzenbacher. None voting Nay the Mayor declared the motion carried. At this time the question of the safeness of our drink- ing water came up for discussion. Several samples had been taken from the Fourth Ward and the analysis of same was questionable and Alderman Lacey after presenting same requested the City Clerk to read then to the Council. Two of the samples follow: Mr, J. Olson - Room 704 Water - September loth, Faucet - Village of Iles Lab. No. 17790 One 1-1000 c.c. portion One 1-100 c.c. portion One 1-10 c.c. portion One 1 c.c. portion Five 10 c.c. portions 5 in five B. Coli completed test positive in 5-10 c.c. portion Official B. Coli content 10 in 100 c.c. portion This sample does not meet the Federal standard for safe drinking water. It is suggested that another sample be submitted. 1929 - W. Ha►fferkarnp Plaines, Illinois. no gas no gas no gas no gas gas present By Direction of the Commissioner of Health Fred Q. Tonney, k. D. Director of Laboratories and Research Mr. Edward Hand - Department of Health Water - September 18th, 1929 - Walter Hafferkamp Tap - Des Plaines, Illinois. Lab. No. 18346 One 1-1000 c.c. portion One 1-100 c.c. portion Eine 1-10 c. c. portion One 1 c.c. portion Five 10 c.c. portions 5 iri five B. Coli completed test positive in 1 Official .d. Coli content 100 in 100 no gas gas present gas present c.c. portion c.c. portion This analysis indicates the presence of sewage contamination. The water should not be used for drinking purposes without being boiled. By Direction of the Commissioner of Health Fred 0. Tonney M. D. Director of Laboratories and Research Mr. Wells stated that the City had had an anaysis made a few weeks ago and presented the following report from the State Laboratories at Springfield. The analysis shows the following from the water taken from a tap at 1635 Van Buren Avenue: Date collected, Sept. 16th, 1929: Nitrites, .040. Bacteria, 1. B. Coli in 10 c.c. - 24 hours, 5 -; 48 hours, 5, presumptive. Water taken from tap at 316 Lee Street, Sept. 16th, 1929: Turbidity, 30. Odor, 0. Chlorides, 23. Bacteria, 2. B. Coli in 10 c.c. - 24 hours 5-; 48 hours, 5, presumptive. • 15 The Turbidity was apparently due to the presence of iron which may cause an unpleasant appearance or a taste and odor at times, but it does not affect the safety of the supply for drinking. Periodic flushing of the mains, especially at dead -ends, will be helpful. According to the letter of March 29, 1929, no water is pumped from the shallow wells and none from the C. & X. W. well, which sources were not approved upon an inspection by this department. After considerable discussion regarding the question of pure drinking water, the Superintendent of Water was instructed to flush dead-end hydrants at least once in two weeks and the City Clerk was instructed to write the State laboratories asking for additional bottles for the purpose of taking samples- of water for analysis. Alderman Heesch, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented the following letter and requested the City Clerk to read same to the members of the council. October a, 1929. Henry Heesch, Chairman, Finance Committee, Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Sirs - In regard to the questions taken up with me concerning compensation of the City Treasurer - of the City of Des Plaines and the method of. re- ceiving compensation, I desire to say that the City Treasurer of the City of Des Plaines has no right to compensate himself directly out of the fundb of the City. Statements or bills should be presented to the City Council to be allowed and paid as any other item of expense of the City. The other matter which you discussed with me, being the fact that the Treasurer has been deducting commission from special assessment- funds, I desire to say, is absolutely unauthorized. There is no provision in any special assessment fund for the payment of commission to the City Treasurer. The treasurer hes no right to receive any commission from special assessment funds- and your Council has no authority to pay the Treasurer any commission out of special assessment funds. The special assessment act provides a fund for the payment of expenses for the making and preparation of the assessments and the assessment rolls, and the levying and collecting of the assessments, but makes no provision for the payment of a commission to the treasurer for paying out she funds. Respectfully submitted, D. B. Maloney. Considerable discussion followed the reading of this letter in which the question of the source from which the money should come to pay the City Treasurer for this service was raised. Mr. Maloney stated that the special assessment ordinance did not provide for monies for payment to the Treasurer for services rendered. He stated that a fund should be provided to take care of this matter. Alderman Enzenbacher moved that the City -Clerk instruct the City Treasurer to take no more money out of special assessments for the present, but at the end of each month present a statement to the Council showing the amount of -money expended on special assess- ment funds and the commission due for this service. Alderman .nabb seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. Alderman Heesch stated that in some of the funds there was not sufficient money to meet running expenses, while in other funds there remained a substantial balance. He moved that.in order to remedy this present situation five hundred dollars be trarisferred _from the Judiciary and Assessments Fund to the Special Purpose Fund to be credited to the Municipal Band Account. And that two hundred and fifty dollars to transferred from the Judiciary and Assessments Fund to the Streets and Sidewalks Fund to be credited to the Street Repair Account. This money to be refunded to the Judiciary and Assessments Fund as soon as General Taxes are received from the County Treasurer. Alderman Collet seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following results: Ayes, Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Buster, Linder, Schlagel, Lacey, Schroeder, £Babb and Enzenbacher. 4one voting Nay the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Heesch moved that the City Council send the Mayor and City Clerk as representatives to the Illinois Municipal League Convention at Springfield, October 17th and 18th, 1929 with expenses paid. Alderman A.nabb seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following results: Ayes, Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Linder, Schlagel, Lacey, Schroeder, iinabb and Enzenbacher. None voting Nay the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Heesch as Chairman of the Finance Committee presented the following resolution. RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE PROPER WARRANTS DRAWN ON THE CITY TREASURER IN PAYMENT OF THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS. Despls. Pub. Co. Conn School of Music Despls. Pub. Co. J. B. Collet Henry Heesch George Kinder V, Lacey Lee B. Knabb F. 0. Merrill The M. R. Cook Co. Otto Hendricks M. Heaver Al Fritz E. Meyer J. M:e rg en thal er C. Hintz Despls. Tire & Bat. Ser. Purnell & Milson Federal Trans. Co. Albert Gniot Wm. Heiden Despls. Tire & Bat. Ser. John Wetendorf John Fisher Wilson Ockerby Bernice Snyder C. L. Bishop Worthington Pump & Mach. Henion & Hubbell Middle States Tel. Co. $ 17.00" 400.00" 6.45- 15.00' .45'^15.00' 15.00 15.004 15.00' 15.004 125.00" 27.00- 10.00' 7.00w10.00N 82.50' 80.00- 80.00' a6‘50- 12.00- 63.85- 30.13- 2.95- 69.06- 2.70- 6.00- 26.56- 112.80" 6.50- 12.0063.85- 30.13^2.95- 69.062.70- 6.00- 26.56- 112.80 90.00- 60.00- 1.05 - Cc. 2.78' 15.05. 16.65 Blue Kibbon Bakeries M. A. Behrens Chas. Hammerl Hobart Ahbe John Buster Edd Schlagel Chas. Schroeder G. Enzenbacher F. A. Bremer & Sons Middle States. Tel. Co Christ Wegner R. Hammerl H. Reilly Wallace MacClay Arthur Imig Mrs. Alma Nissen Despls. Pub. Co. Despls. Motor Sales Middle States Tel. Co John Wetendorf Monroe Electric Co. Purnell & Wilson Albert Cniot Frank Fisher Marvin Wells National Lead Co. Despls. Motor Sales Neptune Dieter C o. Niedert Motor Ser. Public Service Co. $ 20.30' 67.20- 25.00- 15.00- 15.00" 7.20- 25.00w15.0015.00 15.00. 15.00- 15.00. 5.0015.00• 16.50. 51.45- 100.00- 82.50- 80.00 1.45- 100.00- 82.5080.00 82.50 24.00. 24.00' 14.00* 26.50. . 31.90. 69.06- 34.62- 21.31- 26.56- 80.00- 22.80. 9.06- 34.62•21.31- 26.56- 80.0022.80 11.75' 157.52' 6.75, 127.80 Ralph Ulsh $ 5.00" Fred TegMeier 5.00' C. 1. Ham 5.00s' Theo. Hamline 5.00 Middle States Tel. Go. 3.50. F. C. Walton Marvin Wells .74 Bert Palmer 91.80" Frank ciaebel 75.00' Axel Pettersen 5.00 Meyer Coal & Mat. Co. 118.05- 1.00 80.00- 2.004 7.50/ B. F. Kinderfs Sons J. W. Koenig Despls. Auto Co. Despls. Pub. Co. Meyer Coal & Mat. Co. 24.86' Spieglerts Dept. Store Eugene Biro Lord & Burnham Co. 3.50" Alfred Winkelman Milton Reiter '5.00 Clayton Rice ,5.00 Despls. Tire & Bat. Ser. '12.80 Despls. Pub. Co. 4.00 Lederie Antitoxin Lab. "18.90 Despls. Motor Sales " 4.10 Harold Jarnecke 75.00 Lund Bros. Despls. Sign Works " 2.00 Despis. Tire & Bat. Ser. "24.20 Public Service Co. " 2.88 Middle States Tel. Co. " 4.00 Marvin Wells 4 .50 B. F. Kinderts Sons " .80 Middle States Tel. Co. "4.00 Hartless-Austin Towel & 1.50 Public Service Co. 423.61 Ross Palmer ,15.00 Alderman Heesdh moved that the resolution be adopted. Alderman Anabb seconded this motion and the roll was called with the follow- ing results: Ayes, Aldermen Gollet, Wale, heesch, Suster, 'tinder, Schlagel, Lacey, Schroeder, Anabb and Enzenbacher. None voting Nay the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted and directed that the proper warrants be drawn in payment of the bilis. There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time on motion duly made, seconded and carried same adjourned. City Clerk.