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08/04/1930• THE __: I UTE6 OF THE REGULAR MEETIEC ul+' 2 {E CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY 01? DES PLAL ES H i0:0 IN THE COUNCIL CBA. IBE `" ON THE 4 th DAY OF AUGUST A. D. 1960 AT THE HOUR OF 8 0tCLOCK 1. M. 203 Mayor Hammen. called the meeting to order with Alderman Collet, Heesch, `luster, Kinder, achlagel, wettin, Lacey, rinabb and Enze.nbacher answering to roll call. Alderman Ahbe being absent. Alderman Schlagel moved that the minutes of the regular meeting held July 21st, 1930 be approved as written. Alderman Collet sedonded this motion and the same carried by vote of accla- mation. The report of the Police Lepartment for the month of July 21st, 1930.was read and ordered placed on file. The report of the City Collector covering collections up to and including July :51st, 1950 was read and referred to the Finance Committee. The Judiciary and Assessment committee had no report to make at this time. The Streets & Sidewalks ommittee brought up the matter of lowering the Sidewalks on Miner Street between the Feldt Building and Gniots Service Station. This matter and the matter of trucks speeding in. the alley between Lee St. and Pearson St. was also discussed for a short time and left with the police Department to investigate. The Public works, Fire Bldg4 and City Plats Commit-cee had no report to make at this time. The Sewer, Drainage and Sanitation Committee had no report to make at this time. The Water and "ater Mains Committee had no report to make at this time. The Fire committee reported progress on the check up of Commercial houses and Oil Stations real:live to correcting Fire hazards The follwoing resolutions was presented to the Council at this time: RESOLUT 10 N Whereas, the City Council of Des Plaines, located in the CFJunty of Cook, State of Illinois, wishes to Construct a reinforced Portland cement concrete pavement return at the intersection of Western Avenue and the North- west Highway, 2,oute 19 (Miner Street, Des Plaines,) Which be law comes under the jurisdiction and control of the .Depart- ment of -ublic Works and Buildings of the ''ta'e of Illinois, and 'vriHER.AS, a permit from said Department is required before said work can be legally undertaken by said City, now THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council Board of Des Plaines, County of Cook, State of Illinois. First: That we do hereby request from the Department of -Public works, and Buildings, State of Illinois, a permit Author- izing the city or village to proceed with the work herein des- cribed. Second: That we hereby pledge the good with of the City or village and guarantee that all work shall be performed i in accordance with the conditions of the permit to be granted by the Department of 2ublic Works and Buildings of the State of Illinois and to hold the -*tate of Illinois and to hold the 204 State of Illinois, Department of Public Worksand Buildings, harmless on account of any damages that may occur to persons or property during the prosecution of such work, and assume all liability for damages to persons or property due to accidents or otherwise by reason of the work Which is to b e performed under the provisions of said permit. Third!' That we hereby state that the proposed work is not, to be performed by the employees of the City, Fourth: That the proper officers of the City or Village are hereby instructed and authorized to sign said permit in behalf of the `qty. Alderman Collet moved that the resolution bq adopted as read. Alderman Lacey seconded this motionandthe roll was called with the following result Ayes Collet, Heesch, Suster, Kinder, Schlagel, Wettin, Lacey, Knabb and. I;nzenbacher. None voting Nay the mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. First reading of: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A -TAX ANTICIPATION WARRANTS FOR CORPORATE puRposEs. Same was laid over for second reading. First Reading of: RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINESt We herewith submit an ordinance fora local im- provement for curbing, draining, grading, paving and otherwise improving the roadways of Everett Avenue and other streets, in the City of Des Plaines, County of Cook and jtate of Illinois; together with an estimate of the Cost of said improvement, the cost of levying, making and collecting a special assessment therefor and all lawful expenses attending the same; and RECOMMEND the passage of said ordinance and the making of said improvement. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CURBING, DRAINING, GRADING, PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING EVERETT AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COUNTY OF COOK AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Alderman Knabb moved that the ordinance be paSsed as read. Alder- man Collet seconded this Motion and the-roli was called with the following result AyeS'Collet, Aeesch, Suster, Schlagel, Wettin, Lacey, Knabb and Enzenbacher. Alderman Kinder voting Nay whereon the iayor declared the motion carried and the ordinance passed as read. The City Clerk informed the members of the City Council that he had received two Bids in answer/to the Advertisement for the purchase of a Street Sweeper. Alderman Suster moved that the Bids be opened. Alderman Collet seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. The following olds were then present to the Council PROPOSAL from THE AUSTINiWESTERN ROAD MACHINERY CO. Chicago TO the City of Des Plaines State Illinois 205 We prppese to furnish the aoove named City, F. O. B. cars Des Plaines ONE AUSTIN MOTOR PICK UP SWEEPER in accordance withdetailed specifications herewith, for the sum of Sixty five hundred Dollars (16500.00) Payable: $2500.00 on or before 3eptember 15th, 1930: $2000.00 to be paid within one year from date of completion of delivery: $2000.00 to be paid within two years from date of completion of delivery. If these terms donot meet your convenience a reasonable adjustment can be made to meet your needs. The above price includes 500# of hickory fiber for the bickup broom, 75# of gutter broom wire, in additont to the list of regular_extras given on the last page of this propobal, which includes one -xtra pickup broom core and one extra set of gutter broom segments with wire for filling same. Aldo the services of our expert operator for a period of six days to start the machine and instruct your driver. All deferred payments to bear interest at the rate six per cent (6%) per annum, settlement to be made upon delivery and acceptance of Machine AlI-defented-i,aymeRts-te-beap-la4epes4-a4-41lie-vate-af-a.ix per -seat, To be shipped to City of Des Plaines At Des Plaines State of Illinois on or about At Once It is understood that this contract embodies the entire understanding is not subject to countermand, and is not to be affected by any verbal agreements. The above goods are warranted to be thoroughly made of good materid. and workmanship, and THE AUSTIN WESTERN ROAD MACHINERY CO. hereby agrees to replace free of charge, F. O. B. factory, and any parts of said Machinery which may break within six months of date hereof through fault of material or construction, upon reciept of satisfactory evidence of such breakage, Broken parts to be returned prepaid if retitle* ested. THE AUSTIN WEST: RN ROAD MACHINERY CO. shall retain the ownership of and title to the above machinery covered by this order until all has been paid for in cash and until all notes given in part jayment for Siad machinery and renewals thereof, have been fully paid in cash. If any note given in part payment hereof shall not be paid in full at its maturity, all other notes or obligations given in part payment hereof shall at once become due and the said THEAUSTIN WESTER IT ROAD EACHIN7RY CO. shall have the right to take possession _of said machinery wheresoever it may be situated. THE AUSTIN WESTERN ROAD MACHINERY COL By -.Frank keaslee Signed this 4th day of August 1930 Hon. Mayor and City Council, City of Des Plaines, City Hall, Des klaines, Illinois. entlemen: In submitting the attachedbid to your City, We wUh to also bring to your attention cost data only recently furnished us by Charlotte, N. C. of Des laines has only a few paved alleys we believe that alley T3 6 Gasoline . Oil and Urease per mile 4 3room Fibre .079 Steel ..eibre .04 Operator .2108 .4001 actual operating expense Garage .08 Departmental Salaries .C759 Repairs (reserve) .05 Depreciation ..15 Interest on investment .74 .83 Including all Chargeable expense Although at the present time the City 206 sweeping is a considerablon that should have your thought as it cleaned and the ELGIN, on account of its compactness and its ability to turn completely around in a 28 ft. street, also gutter brooms on either side, make it an ideal piece of equipment for cleaning your future paved alleys. We wish also to bring to your attention that the ELGIN Motor Sweeper is fully guaranteed and carries a warranty for a period of one year from date of delivery to the City of Des Plaines. lhanking you for your consideration, we Very truly yours, are THE ELGIN CORPORATION BY C. C. Griggs, 14istrict "epresentativea. P. S. we are also attaching herewith a list of repeat orders for 1929 from cities that have already owned Elgin Sweepers. SALE CONTRACT ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY Builders of Motor Driven Machinery for Dleaning str ets and Catch 13asins Elgin, Illinois, U. 6. A. Date August 4th, 19'o0. THE ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS hereby proposes to furnish F.O.B. Des Plaines for the City of Des Plaines, Illinois The following described machine ready for use, according to specifications herewith for the sum of 3i Thousand Five Hundred (6500.00) Dollars less 2% Thirty days. One (1) Improved Model "D" Elgin Motor Pickup Sweeper with right and left band gutter cleaning attachments, non -clogging open bottom elevator, complete lighting equipment, all-weather cushion tires -machine having the speed and of a size for present day traffic conditions and built for turning completely in a 28 ft. street 4- bper- ator to have vision in all directions; machine to dump from the front, completely equipped, also extra broom core and two extra sets of gutter broom segments filled, also quantity of broom fiber. SERVICE- Our factory trained service engineer will call it regular intervals at Des Plaines for purpose of inspection, service and help- ful suggestions in the better operation of Elgin Motor Sweepers - this service to be furnished the City of Des Plaines without cost. The City of Des Plaines, Illinois through its officials agrees to receiv said machine on arrival and remit to the Elgin Sweeper Company the above named i,urchase price as er following terms. Six Thousand Pive hundred $6500.00) Dollars less 2 % 30 days or One Thousand one Hundred (31100.00) Dollars cash, One Thousand One Hundred (1100.00) Dollars Kix months after delivery and b&lance payable in three equal annual installments, all deferred payments to bear 61% interest, or other terms can be arranged upon mutual agreement. LETTERING - As per your order. DFLIVERY - Immediately. INSTRUCTOR - Instructor furnished without extra charge to instuuct your operator in proper operation and care of the Elgin and in making brooms. GUARANTEE The Elgin Sweeper 'dompany agrees to test the above machine before shipment and tosee that all parts are in harmonious working order and *410 proper condition to perform their respective duties. The Elgin Sweeper Company agrees to furnish a full set of instruc- tions for the care and operation of its machines and to guarantee its machines to be well built and in good working order and agrees to replace, F. 0. .. Factory, parts o same which may prove defective in material and workmanship within one year from date of shipment Buyer to return defective parts to factory, charges prepaid. This proposal is open for acceptance for thirty days and to make 207 it a contract binding the seller it.rnuet be ratified by the Company's home office and an acceptance by any salesman is subject to such approval. ELGIN SWEEPER COI ANY BY Carl C. Griggs The bids were referred to the °treets and sidewalks Committee and the 1iaance Committee for their tecomm.endations. The Finance Committee presented the following resolution. RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BL AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE PROPER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. Walter H. Tailant Charles Hammerl Hobart Ahbe Henry Heesch Edd. R. achlagel Victor H. Lacey Lee B. �;.nabb Fayette G. 'errill Colla McCarty First rational Munk Albert Gniot N. A. Knabb Carter Jenkins Harvey Reiber Meyer Coal a Material First -"at. Bank Andrew Geisen Christ Wegner Raymond Hammerl Ben Meehan Art Imig, John Merganthaler Mrs. Alma Nissen Frank Gaebel Charles -reitung Wilson Ockerby Albert Gniot Marjorie Collet Mrs. Alma Nissen William Koehler Purnell & Wilson Henderson Sales 8. Ser. Despl. Realty Co. Despl. Mercantile Despl. Mercantile B. F. Kinders cons Niedert Mot. yx,Jress Fischer's Garage H. Walter B F. Kinders cons Willis Belzer T C. Reed Chicago Uniform & Ca.. Mabel haman Despl. Sheet Metal Pub. Service Co. 238.60` 25.CC 15.00° 15.00' 15.00„ 15.00` 15.00 125.00 300.00 1,315.4S- 61.25' ,315.49-61.25' 3.00 25.00" 48.00' 9.71- 449.11' 10.00 100.00' 82.50 82.50 50 . 16.0& 24.00-' 75.CC 75.G0- 66.00- 7.71- 36.00" 5.0066.00- 7.71-36.00" 50.00' 25.00 211.57- 68.84- 189.89- .10- 2.85- . 11.57:68.84189.89- .10- 2.85. 1.15 2.55 2.75- 7.05- 5.00' 5.00-' 207.00 125.002" 538.00' 3.89" . A. Behrens 196.47u John B. Collet 15.00". John ouster 15.00' George °. Kinder 15.00- F'ritz Wettin 15:00 George ''nzenbacher 15.00" first 14ational Bank -15 --,OC. B2 s - Des rlaines realty "o. 1.38/ M. A. Dehrens 85.50- M.alter H. Tallant 1C0.00 George Meyer 57.19" Marvin Wells 87.5C - Monroe Electric Co. 51.40 - Des Plaines Realty Co. 65.15 Desplaines lire & Bat. 5.60 - Ben 8tangor 82.50 First Natl. Bank 358.29 , lu lvin Heaver 82.50 Edward Meyer 82.50 - Albert Fritz 80.00 - Charles Hintz 88.00u - d. Fisher 7.50- x'irst Natl. Bank 1,000.0e "ichard Knabb 75.00 Ralph Davis 80.40 George Meyer 7.71' -'rank Fischer 80.00- Albert Kranz 35.00 Dr. H. H. Heller 25.00' Des Plaines Realty 3.05 Des Plaines Tire E Bat 62.46- F. 2.46wF. A. -Bremer" & 'ons .35 Frank Fischer 39.45- B. F. hinder's .Sons .55., Despl.,Realty `'o. 666.45" Meyer Coal & Mat. Co. 77.96- J. Walter 22.40 Dixie Highway der. .50 idedert Mot. -hxpress. 1.00 Despl. Realty Co. 79.91- William L. Ruleman 5.00" Despl. Tire & .Sat. 15.20., F. J. Svoboda & Sons 5.50" H. B. Cook _ 110.00- Despl. Sheet Metal 7.80 Alderman Knabb moved that the resolutionbe adopted as read. Alderman Collet seconded "this motion and the roll was called with the following result. Ayes Alderman "ollet, Thesch, duster, Kinder, Schlagel, Lacey, Wettin, Knabb and Enzenbacher. None voting Nay the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted and further directed that the proper warrants be issued. 208 There being no further business to come.before the Council at this time on Tuition of Alderman HeesCh seconded by Alderman Collet and carried by a unamious vote the council adjourned to meet again in an Adjourned meeting to be held Monday evening August llth, 1930. at the hour of 9 O'Clock P. M. City Clerk.