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THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON THE llth DAY OF AUGUST A. D. 1930.
AT THE HOUR OF 8 O'CLOCK P. M.
Mayor Hammerl Called the meeting to order with Alderman
Co11bt, Ahbe, Heesch, Schlagel, rlettin,"Lacey, Knabb and Enzenbacher
answering to roll call. Alderman Sutter and Kinder being absent.
Mayor Hammerl explained that the meeting was being held
for the purpose of considering the passage of an ordinance authoriz-
ing the issuance and sale of Tax anticipation Warrants.
The City Clerk then presented for second reading:
- AN ORDINANCE -
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A TAX
ANTICIPATION WARRANT FOR CORPORATE
PURPOSES.
Alderman Heesch moved that the Ordinance oe passed as
read. Alderman Schlagel seconded this motion and the roll was
called with the folloting result Ayes Alderman Collet, Ahbe,
Heesch, Suster, Schlagel, Wettin, Lacey, Knabb and Enzenbacher
None Vatting Nay the Mayor declared the motion carried and the
Ordinance passed as read.
The following Resolution was presented to the City
Council at this time.
RESOLUTION
vrHR EAS, the -City Council Of the City of Des Plaines-
has
Plaines--has heretofore passed an ordinance authorizing the issuance
of tax anticipation warrants by the City of Des Plaines in
an amount not to exceed seventy-fiveper cent (75%)'of-the
totaltaxes levied for the year of 1929, payable in 1530,
and by statute in 1931; and
iiHEREAS, it is necessary that the City of Des Plaines
issue tax'anticipation warrants authorized by the said
ordinance.
BE IT, THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City
of Des Plaines, and the amity Clerk of the City of Des.
Plaines be and they are hereby authorized and directed to
execute five (5) certain tax anticipation warrants, three
(3) for the sum of :ive Thtusand Dollars 05,000.00 each,
and two (2) for the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ( 3,000.00)
each, respectively, dated August 20th , A. D.
1930, bearing interest at theiate of six'per cent (6%)
per annum, copies of which anticipation warrants are hereto
attached, and that they be authorized to sell and dispose
Of the said tivarrants for a sum not less than par, plus
accIIued interest.
Alderman Heesch moved that the resolution be adopted as read.
Alderman Ahbe seconded this motion and the roll was called with
the following results Ayes Alderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster,V
Schlagel, ��ettin, Lacey, Knabb.and Enzenbacher. done voting £ay
the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
The following Petition was presented to the Council at
this time.
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, City of Des Plaines
Illinois.
u entlemen:
We the undersigned citizens and property owners
wish to call your attention tothe condition of the water in
the mains on Keeney Ave. west of Center at. which has existed
for some time -past and of such condition we have complained a
number of times.
We hereby petition your honorable body to take
steps to remedy this condition by connecting to existing mains
on Keeney Ave and Van Buren St. with a 4 inch pipe, which will
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allow the water to circulate and do away with this dead end.
Mr; & Mrs. Henry Kaufman, 1311 Keeney Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. John Kaufman, 1309 Keeney Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. John McCabe, 1307 Keeney Ave.
Mr. N Mrs. Leon Wells, 1287 Keeney Ave.
& Mrs. Elmer ‘vehrman, 1289 Keengy Ave..
Yr. & Mrs. H. W. Burmeister, 1289 .-eeney Ave.
Tames McCabe, 1305 Keeney Ave:
Otto H. Hans, 1302 Keeney Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. W. I. liandenBush, 1310 Keeney Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. K. A. rown, 1314 Keeney Ave.
A. Koentz, 1316 Keeney Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. M.V1. Trout, 1324 Keeney Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. Edward tdook, 1320 Keeney Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. F. Hasse, 1330 Keeney Ave.
4-"r. & Mrs. ". "oadhouse, 1394 Keeney Ave.
Alderman Heesch moved that the matter be refErred to the Water
Committee with power to act. Alderman ""uster seconded this motion
and the roll was called with the following result. Ayes Alderman
Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Schlagel, Wettin, Lacey, Knabb and
Enzenbacher. None voting Nay the Aklayor declared the motion carried.
Alderman Hcesch presented the following communications:
August 6, 1930.
Mr. Henry heesch,
1106 Des .,:laines Ave.
Des1.--laines, Ill.
Dear oir:,
In accordance with your conversation
with our representative, we are inclosing
herewith a letter addressed to the Council
briefly describing our proposition fin. install-
ing, operating and maintaining improved type
flashing battery operated signals on an extended
payment plan.
Will you kindly communicate with this fiffice if
there is any further information you desire.
Very truly yours,
NATIONAL STREET LIGHTING CONSTRUCTORS, INC.,
BY Allen L. Golinkin
August 6, 1930.
To the Council of Des Plaines,
Des Y'laines, Illinois.
Gentlemen:,
e respectfully submit our proposition to you
for the installation, operation and maintenance of
illuminated flashing type traffic signals on an extended
payment plan.
We will furnish all labor and material necessary to
install *he flashing signals described in the attached
Catalog at locations designated by you, payment to be
made as follows:
An initial installation payment of seven
dollars and 14/100 (7.14) payable only
after the signal is completely installed
and operated.
Six Dollars and 32/100 ($6.32) Monthly
for a period of sixty months commencing
thirty days after signals are installed
and operating.
An optional paytent of One dollar (41.00)
per signal to be made at the end of the
sixtieth month at which time ownership of
the signal may revert to the Village of
Des Plaines.
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Prices herein indicated cover not only the cost of the
equipment and its installation but the upkeep of the
unite including all necessary lamp changes, battery
repairs and relacements and usual maintenance features.
We are attaching hereto a survey listing suggested lo-
cations for these signals which, of course, is subject
to your approval. We would be glad to appear before
your Council or your proper Committee handling traffic
control with a view of describing more fully our equip-
ment and plan of payment on same.
Respectfully submitted,
NATIONAL STREET LIGHTING CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
BY && Allen L. Golinkin
SURVEY SHOWING SUGGESTED LOCATIONS
FOR IYPROVED TYPE FLASHING TRAFFIC
SIGNALS
VILLAGE OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
GRACELAND AVENUE & MINER STREET. One ,-jignal with STOP slogan
in center of parkway facing highway.
GRACELAND AVENUE & MINER STREET. one signal with STOP slogan
on Northwest corner.
MINER STREET & GRACELAND AVENUE. One STOP sign facing East
at graceland Ave.
MINER STREET & LEE STREET. Two signals with STOP SLOGANS
MinER STREET & DES PLAIES AVENUE. One signal with SIM
Slogan on Miner Street and one signal withSTOP
slogan on Des Plaines Ave.
Prairie Avenue & Pearson Street. One signal with STOP slogan
fa ng pe0i 00 Bialr4e0ve.
DES PLAINES AVENUE AND RAND ROAD. one signal
before going into Rand Road.
HARDING AVENUE & MANHEIM ROAD. One signal with
Before crossing Manheim Road.
MANHEIM ROAD & DES PLAINES AVENUE. One signal
before crossing Des Plaines Avenue
GRACELAND AVENUE & RAND ROAD. one signal with
Graceland. Avenue.
OAKWOOD AVENUE & LEE STREET.
Oakwood Avenue.
OAKTON STREET & MANHEIM ROAD. Two signals with STOP slogans
TOUHY AVENUE AND DES PLAINES AVENUE. four Signals with STOP
Slogans
WALNUT STREET & DES PLAINES AVENUE. One signal with STOP slogan
on Walnut Street.
with STOP slogan
ATOP slogan
with STOP slogan
STOP slogan on
One signal with STOP slogan on
August 8,
Council of the Village of Des Plaines,
Village Hall,
Des Plaines, Illinois.
1930.
Gentleman:
Supplementing our proposition of
August 6, 1930, we wish to state that in the
eventy you agree to pay cash for the flashing
battery operated signals described in our
previous communication, the price will be
4182.50 each without lamp changer and 4192.50
each with lamp changer, These prices are for
complete units installed at locations designated
by you.
Respectfully submitted,
NATICNAL STRYET LIGHTING CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
BY Allen L. Golinkin
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The letters and Recommendations were referred to the Streets &
Sidewalks Committee with the Finance Committee and the Police
Committee for recommendations.
The following communication was presented to the Coundil
at this time.
F. 0. Merrill, Clerk
Village of es rlaines
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear lar. Merrill:
Pursuant to your request I am enclosing
two copies of the setback ordinance Itidh is the form
used for setback lines and to be applied to ttoute 60
and Route 19 in your village..
I will be obliged if you will let me
know when this ordinance is adopted,
Yours very truly,
J. M. Albers
Engineer
Subdivision Plats and Zoning.
After considerable discussion Alderman Ahbe moved that the matter
be tabled. Alderman Schlagel seconded this motion and the Roll
was called with the following result. Ayes Alderman, Collet,
Ahbe, Heesch, Schlagel, ettin, Lacey, end Knabb. Nays ouster
and Enzenbaeher. Whereon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council
at this time one motion of Alderman Schlagel Seconded by Alderman
Collet the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk.