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11/18/192936 MIMUIE1 OF THE REGUIAR MEETING OF THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE . COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 18 TH DAY OP NOVEMBER, AT THE HOUR OF.8t0O O'CLOCK P. M4 Mayor HaMmeri called the meeting to order with Alderman Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Schlagei, Lacey Schroeder, Xnage and Enmenbacher answering to roll call. Alderman Kinder being absent. Alderman Schlagel moved that the minutes of the regular metting held November 4th 1929 be approved as written. Alderman Knabb secon- ded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. The Judiciary and. Assessments'Cmmittee had nO report to make at tMsttrne. Alderman Schroeder as chairman of the Public Works, Sire, Building and. City Plats presented a pat of dedication for Public Highway purposes of a piece on Seegers Road. After a thorough in- vestigation of the Plat Alderman Schroeder moved that same be #4. proved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be directed to sign same in the name of- the City of Des Plaines. Alderman Schlegel seconded this motion and the ri.1 was called with the following result& (Ayes) Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Sch4agel, Lacey, Schroeder, Knabb and:Enzenbacher. Nonevneting (Nay) the Mayor declared the motion citried and directed that the Plat -he approved. Alderman AChlagel at this time requested a meeting of the -members of the Council as a committee of the whole immdiately full - Wiring the regular meeting. The purpose of this committee meeting being to discus* the matter of a settlement with Mr. quilic. Aiderman-Schroeder brought up the matter of a localation of the Shell Oil Co. on North Avenue. After a considerable discussion on the question the matter was refered to the committee on City Plats for a further report. Alderman Knabb reported that the Margaret Street sneer seemed to be overloaded during a period of heavy rain. Etginer Jenkins was of the oppion that realf could be obtained by connecting to the sever at Algonquin Road and the matter, was refered to him.tor a report at the next meeting. Alderman Enzenbacher brought up the matter of dumping at the-, Incinator and instructed the Clerk to charge $1.00 per load for each permit issued for this purpose. Alderman Suster also raised the ques- tion of providing fill for Prairie Avenue between Pearson Street and Des Plaines Avenue. The question ofa charge for board on dogs held at the Nunicipai Pond vas dicussed this time. Alderman Enznbacher moved that a charged of $1.00 per day be established and that no dogs te rea- leased to owners without them presenting a receipt to the Enginer in charge of the Incinerator. Alderman Suster seconded tnis motion and the same carried 4 rote of acclamation. Alderman Enzenbacher raised a quextion as to the rates Charged water consumers outside the City limixts. After a short discussion of this matter it was refered to the *aer Committee for a report at a later date. Engineer Jenkins reported that there would be a meeting of the City Officials and the Trustees of the Waller Creek Drainage:district at Mr. Maloney's Office Friday afternoon November 22nd at 2 O'Clock. Mayor Hammerl selected Aldermen Heesch, Suster, Collet, Ahbe, Enzen- bacher and City Clerk MerriI1 as a Committee to attend this meeting. The question of tne placing of Stop Signs by the Chicago Motor Club.was refered to the Police Committee. The Signs in ques- tion being =Prairie Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue., Alderman Enzenbacher moved that City Clerk. be instructed to write the Mellott Wholesale Grocery Co. of Forest Park an& inform them that if they did not pay for the damage done to the side walk on Park Avenme that tae P*Iice.Department would be instructed to arrest their driver on his next appreaance in Des Plaines and hold him for $20.00 oath bond. Alderman Collet seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. Alderman Schroeder raised the question of turning on Street Light in Cherry Highlands. The Clerk informed the Council that the matter had oeen left with Kr. Hammerl of the Loeb and Hammel Co. and that tae matter would be teidliiidkre of as soon as the Company decieded on the number of lights needed. Second reading of: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 615 OF ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES BY REVISING THE SAME. Alderman Schlegel moved that Ordinanoi be peaked as read. Alderman Collet seconded this motion and the lbil was called with the follow- ing result: *Ayes" Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Hoesch, Suster, Schlegel, Schroeder, Knab-b and Enzenbacher. Alderman Lacey voting *Nay* whereon the Mayor declared the motion carried and Ordinance passed as read. Alderman Enzenbacher moved that the Ordinance be published in the next issue of the Suburban Times according to Law. Alderman Knabb seconded this motion and the roll was called with'the following resuitt *Ayes" Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, heesch, Suster, Schlegel, Schroeder,Kbb and Enzenbacher. Alderman Lacey voting *Nay° whereon the Mayor declared the motion carried and derected that the Ordinance be published in the next issue of the Suburban Times. Alderman Schlegel moved that attorney be instructed to draft a resultion giving the Chief of Police power to inspect and check the Taxie Cab Meters at least once in three months. Alderman Suster second- ed this motion and same carried by vote of acclamation. Second reading of: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE FOR AND BEHALF CF THE CITY OF DESPLAINES, A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO LOT 3 OF BLOCK 2 OF IRA BROWN'S ADDITION TO DES PLAINES, TO JOHN LACE. Alderman Khabb moved that the Ordianance be passed as read. Alderman Schroeder sedonded this motion and the roil was called with the foll- owing result: *Ayes* Collet Ahbe, HeeSch, Suster, Schlegel, Lacey, Schroeder, iinabb and Enzenbaeher. None Voting *Nay* thellayor decla- red the motion carried and the Ordianance passed as read. Second reading of: AMORDINANCE AMENDING 'THE MUNICIPAL CODE 01' THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 19,28* BY REVISING ARTICLE II CHAPTER XVIII THEREOF. 38 Alderman Collet Moved that the ordinance be passed as read. Alderman Enzenbacher seconded this motion and the roll was called witn_the following result. 'Ayes * klderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Sch- lagel, Lacey, Schroeder, Znabb and Enzenbacher. None Voting *Nays the Mayor declared the motion carried and the ordinance passed as_ read. Alderman Schlagel moved that the ordinance be published in the next -issue of the SubUrban Times. Alderman Collet seconded this Motion and the roil was called.witn the following result. "Ayes' Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, heescn, Suster, SchIagel, Lacey, Schroeder, linabb and EnZenbacner. Ione voting *Nay" the Mayor declared the motion -carried And directed that the ordinance be published in the next issue of the Subrutian Times. Tice following letter was presented and read. October 4th, 1929. The City of Des Piaines, Des Plaines, Cooic Cou:Ay, Illinois. entlement Re: Policy UX i9YO20 *47O.40. Our chicaco Agency, Wolfie ateffelin & Co. have notified us that up to the presentlt they have been unsuccessful in collecting tte above caj.t2.od additionai premium on your Comensation poiicy. This ad,..Ational premium covers the period of audit from April 23, Ic28 to April 23, 1929. We have been carrying these items on our books for the past several months and we must insist that you send us your check by return mail. We will deend on your doing this without any further notice. Yours truly, 0. W. Meyer. The comumaction was refered to the City Attorney for his answer. The following letter from the Des Plaines Fire Department was read at this tlite. november o, 1929. Mr. F. 0. Merrill City Cleric, Des Plaines, 111. Dear Sir: Probably you nave not reaiized as We have, that winter is approaching rapidiy. Therefore, if it might be our priveldge, we urgently request that you consult with the proper Council body and have all Fire Plugs tested, and the defective ones repaired, should there be any, as quickly as is convenient. Sincerely yours, Des Plaines Fire Department V. L. Spiegler Seey. Alderman Enzenbacner moved that tne Superindent of Public Works be instructed to test and inspect all Fire Plugs and repair such one's as Illere not in good working condition. Alderman Xnabb seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acciamation. 39 A letter from the Illinois Commerce Commission In the matter of application of the Chicago lidrth Shore & Milwaukee R. R. Co. for a cert. of con. and nec. to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers and baggage from the city of Evanston through Niles Center and to and into Des Plaines, all in the State of Ills Known as case Number 14097 was read and refered to the City Attorney with instru- ctions to represent the City in this case providing it was necessary. A letter from the Illinois Commerce Commission in the matter of Chicago,& North Western Ry. Co. -vs- Dept. of Public Works and Bldgs., Division of 'Highways, et al. Petition for permission to cross highway at grade at Wilke Road, Rohiwing Road, etc. Known as case No. 19538 was read and refered to the City Attorney witii instructions to represent the City in this case providing it was necessary. Alderman Heesch moved that *300.00 be transfered from the trudiciary and Assessment fund to the Streets and Sidewalks fiends for the purpose of paying salerys for labor. Alderman Schlagel seconded this motion and the roll was called with the foliowing result. "Ayes" Aldermen Collet, Abhe, Heesch,Suster, Schlagel, Lacey, Schroeder, Knabb and Enzenbacher. None voting *Nay" the Mayor declared the motion carried and directed that the transfer be made. The Finance Committee su.mitted the foliowing report. RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE PROPER WARRANTS ON THE CITY TREASURER IN PAYMENT OF THE SAME. Fayette 0. Merrill Christ Wegner RayMond Hammerl Middle States Tei. Co. Public Service Co. 20 Century Mfg. Co. U. S. Ruoper Co. Fayette O. Merrill Fayette 0. Merrill Despi. Mercantile Co. Mrs. Alma Nissen Frank Gaebel Public Service Co. George Meyer Bernice Snyder Frank Fisher William H. Cater James B. Clow & Sons J. E. Hanson Marvin Wells Niedert Motor Service James S. Stewart Otto Jessen George Meyer $12b.00 100.00- 82.b0c• 4.40' 27.14- 6'0.07" 6.07 - .72 1.2b- 1.10- Yo.00- 6.00" 13.13. 40.00- 80.00- 1,091.22"' 67.18- 5.00- .70- 4.00- 5.00- 90.00- 46.b6." Conn School of Music Melvin Heaver. Albert Fritz G. M. Enzenbacher Hartless-Austin Tow.dcLin.0o.1.00- Middle Sta. Tele. Co. benjamin Elec. Co. Public Service Co. J. W. Koenig Middle States Tel. Co Public Service Co. Harold jarnecice Albert Gniot John Fischer Marvin Wells Wilson Ockerby Neptene Meter Co. Melzer Auto Sales Earl Rogers Public Service Co. S. A. Jackson Middle States Tel. Co. Albert Gniot $60.00 s 82.50" 80.00, 4.00" 9.05. 2.40. 80.00" 6.b0. 5.504 75.00- 13.13. 80.40- 87.50- 60.00' 260.00- 12.15%. b.00- 847.40- b.00- 14.75 - b0.63' Alderman Schlagel moved that the resultion be-ANNSIPPed. Alderman seconded this motion and the roil was called with the following result. "Ayes" Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Schlagei, Lacey, Schroeder, Kaaba and Enzenbacher. None voting "Nay" the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resultion adopPed and further directed that warants be issued drown against the proper accounts. The question of paying street lighting bills came up for discus - and Alderman Heesch instructed the City Cleric to inform the Public ervice Co. that some of these bills could Qlow doubt be taken care of by December Ibth. he further instructed the Clerk to inform the Company that it was doubtfull when the street lights in the numerous subdivisions could be taken care of. There being no further business to come before the City Council at. this time on motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting ad .aurned.