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01/27/193080 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 2`t to DAY OF JANUARY, AT THE HOUR OF 9 O'CLOCK P. M. Mayor Hammers called the meeting to order with Aderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Schlagel, Schroeder, hinder, Lacey, Knabb and Enzenbacher answering to roll call. Mayor Hammer reported tnat this was an adjourned meeting for tne purpose of nearing a report of the Finance Committee realative to their recommendation regarding steps to be taken to adjust Special Assessment accounts and to consider such other ausiness that might come-nefore the Council at this time. A.iderman€eesch stated that tne Committee was not prepared to make their report but would present same next Monday evening at the regular meeting. The following letter from the Fire Department was presented and read: January 2Y, 1940 To the Mayor, & Members of the City Council, Des Plaines, 111. Gerrtlement Thi time has come when it is practically impos— sible to render to our City the efficient service, we feel we nave in the past, without tne aid of a full time paid fireman for night duty, one who can operate the trucks, who also knows how to Operate the chemicals and pumps and knows their mechanical construction. Ye believe that with such a party on duty through—out the night, we would save the community many times his salary. The w riter has been in consolation with bgtn Alderman Schroeder, Chairman of tne Fire Committee Alderman Suster, Chairman of the Police Committee, and the Chief of Police, and we wish to present the following, which rias met with the approval of these three gentlemen. That the flight Seargent, Officer lioenig, be transfered from the corn ined Police & Fire Departments to the Police Department, and tnat tne Fire Chief be invested with the power to employ the necessary man to meet our requirements as night fireman. Respectfuliy yours, Des Plaines Fire Department. AXE , PETTERSEDT Fire Chief. 81 Alderman Schroeder recommended that tne request oe granted. Alderman Heesch thought that the man should not oe appointed without the approval of the Council and also that the matter should be taken up with the Finance Committee and the Police Committee relative to Salaries to be paid. Considerable discussion followed in which several of the Aldermen took part, bringing out the fact that the Council was in favor of putting on a man that was able to Keep tne trucks in repair and also to get the trucks to tne location of tne fires during the night. Alderman Kinder stated that the Fire Department in his estima- tion paid the greatest dividents of any Department of the City Government and in his estimation this request should be given attention. The Mayor referred the matter tis the Police & License, Public Works, Fire, Buildings and City Plats and the Finance Committees for a report at the next meeting. Second reading oft AN ORDINANCE AMENDING *THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THECITY OF DES J LAINES OF 1928* BY ADDING ARTICLE l 4 CONTRACTORS TO CHAPTER 18 THEREOF, WHICH ARTICLE REGULATES THZ CONDUCT OF CERTAIN TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, AND PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Alderman Schlagel moved that the Ordinance be passed as read. Alderman Collet seconded this motion and a short discussion foll- owed. Alderman Kinder stated that this was merely a means of raising revenue for the City and was notning more than what could be classed as a racket. Alderman Heesch stated that the City Council was not ta the racket business and the Ordinance was drafted for the protection of local contractors. Following the discussion the roll was called with the following result *Ayes* Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, heesch, Suster, Schlagel, KIabb, Schroeder, Lacey and Enzenbacher. Alderman Kinder voting "Nage* whereon 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 Suburoan Times according to law. Alderman Knabb seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following result *Ayes* Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Buster, Kinder, Schlagel, Schroeder, Anabb, Lacey and Enzenbacher. None voting *Nage* the Mayor declared the motion carried and directed tiNk mem the publication. Alderman Enzenbacher brought up the matter of placing sand or cinders on the Railroad crossings. Mayor Hammerl re- ported that this matter had been taken care of by the Railroad Company and the matter was dropped for the present. Engineer Jenkins reported that he had taken the matter of changing the State Population signs, up with the division of Highways and received a request for the official population as certified to by the latest School census. He reported that these figures were being obtained and would be sent to the State as soon as possible. Alderman Heesch brought up the question of the tax situation and stated that he was disatisfied with the report r. Malone had given at the meeting a week previous and -he Mthought the Council as a body should investigate the situation further. 82 Several mistakes were brought out by members of the Council and citizens that were present and the matter was left with Mayor Hammerl and Alderman Heesch and Enzenbacner to further invest- igate the matter of inequalities in the reassessment of real estate in Des Plaines. Fire Chief Axel Pettersen addressed the Council for. a'few minutes regarding the request made during the earlier part of the meeting. He stated that the City of Park Ridge was employing two night men and one day man to take care of their Fire Department and he was of the oppinion that the Des Plaines City Council could afford to at least put on one night man. Alderman Heesch stated that the Council 'as trying to opperate as economical as possible until such time as tax money was available. He stated he was not oppossed to the pro- position but was oppossed to adding more expense at the present time. There bdng no further business to come before the Council at this time Alderman Schalgel moved that the meeting adjourn. Alderman Knabb seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of Acclamation. &9. City Clerk.