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01/19/1931F 279 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR VW,ETINci OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE HOUR OF 8 O'CLOCK P. M. ON THE 19th, DAY OF JANUARY 1931. Mayor Hammerl Called the meeting to order with Alder- man Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, duster, Schlagel, Kinder, .Lacey, Wettin, Knabb and Enzenbacher 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 by vote of acclamation. The report of the City Collector covering collections to January,12th, 131 was read and ordered placed on file. The Judiciary and Assessment Committee had no report to matte at this time. The Police & License Committee had no report to make at this time. The Public works Fire, .Building and City Plats Committee had no report to make at this time. The Sewer Drainage and Sanitation Committee had no report to make at this time. The Fire Committee had no report to make at this time. The Water Committee had no report to make at this time. Second Reading of: - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 586 OF ARTICLE 15 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1928. Alderman Collet moved that the Ordinance be passed as 'read. Alderman Knabb seconded this motion considerable disscussion fol*owed in which Alderman Schlagel questioned the time and Place at which the Police & License Committee settled on the amount of $75.00 as the annual License Fee. Alderman Lacey also questioned the amount of $75.00 which in his opion was exsesive. following the discussion the roll was called with the following result. Ayes Alderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Schlagel, Kinder, Lacey, Wettin, Knabb and Enzenbacher. Whereon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Ordinance passed as read. Second Reading Of :- A N ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A TAX ANT I- ipation warrant for corporate purposes. Alder K er moved that the ordinance be passed as read. A1derma°I nded this motion ane, the roll was called with the following result. Ayes Alderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Schlagel, Kinder, Lacey, Wettin, Knabb and Enzenbacher. None voting Naye the Mayor dekiared the motion carried and the Ordinance passed as read. A Notice from the N. C. Sorensen Motor Express Co. relative to filling of an application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity was read and referred to the Judiciary and Assessment Committee on motion of Alderman Heesch seconded *Alderman Collet and carried by vote of Acclamation. The following letter from the ti. M. Cornell Co. was presented to the Council at this time. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of yes Plaines, Illinois. ientlement 1/14/61 1 1 have recently had the opportunity of carefully examining the estate Highway plans and specifications for the grade separation at Northwest Highway (19} and Woif- (zolf Road (58) near the CUMBERLAND railroad station. 1 have also gone over the plane and specifications of the. Chicago and Northwestern Railway bridge over said Wolf- Golf Road. The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad is providing a. stairway from each of the three station platforms to the lower level sidewalk in the subway, and advised me that when the said subway has been completed that they propose to fence off the right-of-way so that pedestrains going to and from the_ Cumberland Station must use the subway and the stairways at the platforms which they propose to use, doing away entirely with the surface crossing for both pedestrian and automobile and Bruck traffic at the Cumberland station. I can find no place in the State Highway plans where a stairway is provided from the sidewalks along the Northwest Highway on the Cumberland side of the Highway to the lower level sidewalk in the subway. This is an absolute necessity. 1 also find that the State highway proposes to build a bridge structure over Wolf -Golf Road 44 feet wide, extending two feet on each side of the 40 foot highway slab. They also propose to construct a six foot sidewalk adjoining the 40 foot slab on the north. This will completely obstruct traffic travelling on the 12- foot slab of pavement install- ed by the City of Des Plaines on the north side of the high- way by special assessment, and will eliminate to a great extent the benefits of said pavement to the abutting property. It will also create a very dangerous point at the bridge, as automobiles in the middle of the night travelling at a high rate of speed without street lights and without warning will undoubtedly use this 12* foot pavement and come upon the bridge so rapidly that they will be unable to make a tures fast enough to avoid serious accidents. Inasmuch as this State Highway improvement is con- structed after the installation of the 12* foot pavement, it appears to me that the City of Des Plaines should insist that the bridge structure constructed by the State Highway should come north as far as the present curb, making the pavement a minimum of 52f feet wide across Wolf -Golf Road submerged. Then if they :wish to economize by constructing a six foot sidewalk instead of the extension of the present 1C foot sidewalk and place the sidewalksadjoining their 52* • feet of paving, this jog in the sidewalk would not be so serious for pedestrian traffic. 1 can find no provisions for a submerged sidewalk in Wolf -Golf Road beyond the actual structure under tneNorth- west Highway. This leaves a lack of sidewalk from the structure north to the circle, which would naturally be sub- merged and which, in my opinion, cannot be constructed by special assessment, for the very reason that it would be of no benefit to the adjoining property owners, inasmuch as the walk would be submerged and of no use to said property owners, and it is my opinion that the property owners adjoining said submerged sidewalk would object to the construction of same by special assessment and it would either have to be done out of the general fund of the City of Des Plaines or not done at all, which would leave an unfinished Job in this construction wo rk . 281 It was my understanding at the time that we dedicated this right-of-way, without cost to the State, that there would be constructed a 15 foot sidewalk the entire length of the cut in the submerged Wolf -Golf Read from the circle in Cumberland south to where Golf Road turns west to Elgin. As the official representative of both the owners and residents of CUMBERLAND I bring this to the attention of your honorable body with the hopes that the City Council will insist upon the State Highway Department constructing a grade separation bridge as wide as the existing pavement along the Northwest Highway, including the i2* foot strip, also that the City will insist upon proper sidewalk through the entire length of the out from the circle on the north to the point south of the tracks where golf Road turns west to Elgin. Cumberland is not merely a subdivision --it is an im- portant part of the City of Des Plaines, having at the pre- sent time 42 residences and one 2 apartment nuiding and at least six homes under contract for spring construction, with many more in prospect. I will personally appear at your next council meeting Monday, January 19th, se that 1 may have the opportunity of discussing with the Council what action should be taken with the State Highway Department relative to said grade separation structure. HMC YHV Yours very truly, H. M. CORNELL President. Mr. H. M. Cornell was present and spoke at length to the members of the City Council on the question of the improper length of this subway and the hazard to traffic. Engineer Jenkins also spoke at length en this matter following which Alderman Enzenbacher moved that the Mayor, City Engineer, and the City Attorney be given authority to communicate with the State Highway Department relative to a change in the present plans and specifications for the Wolf -Golf Road subway. Alderman nnabb seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following result. Ayes, Alderman Collet, Ahbe. Heesch, Suster, Minder, Schlagei, Lacey, Wettin, linabb and Enzen- bacher. None voting ivaye the mayor declared the mstien carried.. The following letter 'Was presented to the City Council at this time. January .L th, 1931. To the Mayor and City Council, Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlement- I note from the last statement rendered by the Public Service Company for btreet Lighting in the sub- division Known as Des Plaines Center,. that there is suff'i- dient money in ahe Trust Fund to pay for the lighting during the month of January, 1931 and that is all. There will be a balance of $2.00 in the Fund following thepayment of the January account. it is my desire that you consider what action you wish to take with regard to this matter and advise me in order that I may instruct the Public ervice Company regarding the action they should take on February 1st, when the Trust fund deposited with them shall become ez*austed. Very truly yours, FAYETTE 0. MERRILL, City Clerk. Alderman Enzenbacher moved that the City Clerk be instructed to take the above matter up with the property owners Alderman Lacey seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. Alderman Heesch moved that the matter also be referred to the Sts. & Sidewalks Committee for their recommendation. Alderman Enzenbacher seconded this motion and the same carried0y vote of acclamation. The City Clerk informed the members of the eouncil that he had received one bid for the Sale of the Bond issue. Alderman Enzenbacher moved that the bid be opened and presented to the City Council. Alderman Buster seconded this motion and the same. carried by vote of acclamation. The Bid follows: Honorable Mayor and City Council, Des Plaines, Illinois gluskEs4 January 19, 1931. Gentlemen: - For your iltallgILSS 404 Corporate Purpose Bonds ,to be issued under date of YiTirary 1 1931 , principal and semi-annual interest topayableat the Pirst National Bank of Chicago, Chicago, principal mataringr A1200 in January lst, 1938 3000 on January lst, in each of the years 1939 to 1945 inclusive; and $4000 on January lst, in each of the years 1946 to 1951 inclusive; we will pay you the par value thereof plus accrued interest plult_apLemium of #175.00 We agree to furnish the necessary lithographed secur- ities for signatures, and the balance of the legal pro- ceedings and pay all attorneys fees incurred loy us, together with the approving opinion of holland 111. Cassidy or Chapman and Cut Cutler. Prior to taking up and paying for said securities you are to furnish us with full and complete certified copies of proceddings evidencing and validity of the securities to the eatisfaction of said Cassidy or Chapman & Cutler. Said securities to be delivered to us on or about March1.1.1.4. We hand you herewith certified checic for 420o0.01) to be held by you pending faithful performance of this agree- ment; said check to be forthwith applied as part payment of said legally issued securities if delivered to us in accord- ance with the terms of said agreement, or is to be returned to us upon demand of the agreement is not completed according to its terms, or should the legality of said securities be not approved by said attorneys. In case of our failure to carry out the terms of said agreement, said check is to be full, complete and agreed liquidateddamages. Should the city wish to pay for the ,printed bonds and approving opinion of HollandM. Cassidy or Chapman and Cutlet, we will pay the city an Additional premium of 190.00. respectfully submitted, THE WHITEIHILLIPS CO., INC By: Arne H. Schriefer Assistant Secretary. The above and foregoing proposition is hereby accepted this 49th day of January, 19, and the undersigned being authorized to contract, we agree to geliver the above mentioned aecurities to THE WHITE -PHILLIPS COMPANY, Inc. Chicago, Ill. as above provided, and we agree to act promptly in all steps and in supplying all details and proceedings necessary to enable prompt delivery of the same. CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS Sy Mayor City Clerk. 283 Following a short fecess during which time the above bid was considered by the members of the City Council Alderman iieesch moved that the bid of White Phillips Co., of par plus accrued intrest plus cost of printed bonds and approving opiu en plus a premium of $175.00 for *46,000.00 of Corporate purpose Bonds of $1,000.00 denami%nations numbered 3 to 48 inclusive provided for in an Ordinance adopted .iovember 17th, 1930 maturing *1,000.00 January 1st, 1938, *3,000.00 January 1st, 1939 to 1945 inclusive and *4,000.00 January 1st, 1946 to 1951 inclusive be accepted. Alderman Enzenbacher seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following result. Ayes, Alderman Collet, Ahbe, hessch, Sister, Kinder, Schlegel, I**Ofm, Lacey, Knabb and Enzenbacher. None voting faye the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Heesch presented the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Public Service any of iiiorthern Illinois has a bona fide claim against the City of Des Plaines for Des Plaines Terrace Lights, up to and including December, 1930, of *1,074.15: for Homeriean Villas Lights, up to and including December, 1930, of $4,625.00; and for street lights, up to and including July 15, 1930, of *380.24, making a total of *6,079.39, 9.39, and WHEREAS, Clithero, Osborn & Stevens have an alleged claim against the City of Des Plaines in tete sum of *2,554.00 which last mentioned claim is disputed by said Oity of Des Plaines, and WHEREAS, said Clithero, Osborn & Stevens have offered to accept in full settlement of said claim the sum of $2,054.00,and WHEREAS, it appears upon investigation that said claim of said Public 6ervice Oompany of b orthern Illinois is a bona fide claim and that the City of Des Plaines is legally indebted therefor in said sum of *6,079.39, and that said City of Des Plaines is legally indebted to said Clithero, Osborn & Stevens in said sum of 42,054.00, and WHEREAS, there is not sufficient money in the Treasury of said City of Des Plaines to pay said claims or any part thereof, and WHEREAS, said Public service Company of Northern Illinois and said Clithero, Osborn & Stevens have demanded payment and now threaten to institute suit against said City of Des Plaines to recover upon said claims; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines: (I) That MALONEY, WOOSTER & WHITESIDE enter the appear- ance of.said City of DesPlaines in any suit that may be brought with respect to either of said claims and consent to the entry of judgments therein in the following amounts, viz: Public service Company of isiorthern Illinois, ►6,0`19.39 Clithero, Osborn & Stevens 2,054.00 (2) That all resolutions and orders, or parts thereof, in Conflict with the provisions of this Resolution be, and the same are, hereby repealed. ('3) That this Tesolution shall be in force and effect Immediately on its passage and approval. PASSED this 19th, day of January, 1931. Clerk. APPROVED this 19th, day of January 1931. Mayor. Alderman Heesch moved that the resolution be addopted as read. Alderman Knabb seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following result. Ayes Alderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Schlegel, Kinder, Lacey, Wettin, Knabb and Enzenbacher. Tone voting Nye the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resol- ution adopted. 284 RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE PROPER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. Walter H. Tallant Edward C. Flynn Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Economy Book Store Literary Guild of Amer. Johnson Electric Shop Childrens Book Club of Amer. Sigwalt Lbr, Co. B. F. Kinder's Sons E. T. Carlson Paint Co. M. A. Behrens Middle ata. Tel. Co. Des Plaines Pub. Co. Frank A. Bremer&Sons Ditto - MMIAstAirtier Edwin Meyer Albert Fritz See O'Donnell Gniot bros. Tire & Bat. B. F. Kinder's aons J. A. Allen Atlas Printing Co. Public Ser. Co. George Bullis Albert '7rniot Meyer Coal & Material Co. Louis Nebel B. F. Kinder's Sons Alumoyd Sign AL Signal Co. DesPI. Mercantile Co. Kuhlman & Nagel Public Ser. Co. Public aer. Co. Frank Gaebel Charles breitung Pub, aer. Co. Lord Burnham Co. Wilson Ockerby George Meyer ?rank Fischer J. waiters Mid. Sta. Tel. Co. Tohn LaRue William H. Cater games B. Clow & aons Purnell 4 Filson 1,083.59-" 66.80' 4.90- 4.40- 1.55, 51.00 1.62, 102.76, 35.86' 307.33 61.25 42.00, 8.80 3.28 1114.00 82.50 82.50- 50.00' 79.17 5.00- 9.13- 10.50' 2.25 31.88 4.35, 112.00 1.40' 18.60 .85 2.38' 9.72' 31.87' 75.00 75.00- 3.00 2.00- 96.00, 64.69= 80.0C, 31.7 21.25- 5.00' 880.89- 71.33 4.20' Yollett book Co. -59.01 Des. News Agency 6.50 C.V.VRitter "14.69 Yale Univer. Press "3.00 Junior Lit. Guild -9.73 ihe h. w. Wilson 0o13.00 B. F. Kinders sons - 6.98 Peter ngsten vI6.00 Spiegler's Store 7.94 Lagerhausen LuablaCo:13.94 Fayette O. Merrill''125.00 Johnson's Idec. - 6.62 Niedert Mot. Ser. 4.75 Zion lnsti. & Id.- 5.80 Otto henricks '10.00 Raymond hammer' .i3en Meehan Art Imig Wm. Hulka krunell & Wilson "82.50 82.50 ' 80.CQ • 50.00 -10.85 Northwester Rest. -3.70 Hart. Aust. Towel Go:1.50 Mid. ata. Tel. Co. °19.60 Mid. ata. Tel. Co. - 3.50 ' George Meyer 34.38 Marvin Wells 87.50 John Y. Klein -94.50 - B. E. harrer 8.60 Hess Tire & Bat. -19.07 Ben Stangor - 82.50 B. F. Kinder's Sons- .28 Mid. Sta. Tel. Co. - 4.00 mid. Sta. Tel. Co. v, 4.00 L agerhausen Lub. Co57.63 Richard Knabb - 75.00 D espl. Mot. Sales -'28.25 Meyer Coal Co. - 19.92 Raiph Davis ,\124.80 Albert c=niot ' 57.44 George Bullis 20.00 Marjorie Collet - 54.00 Ludlow Valve Co. -109.45 Yischer's Garage 104.54 PUbliC Service Co:1010.61 Andrew Mc-xaligott 874.31 B. F. Kinder's Sons- 2.21 Niedert Mot. Ser. " 2.00 Alderman Heesch moved that the resolution be adopted, and that the City Clerk be instructed to issue the proper warrants. Alderman Knabb seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. Whereon the mayor declared the motion carried and directed that the proper Warrants be issued. There being no further business to come before the council at this time on motion of Aiderma inder seconded by Alderman Ahbe same adjourned. ez-a City Clerk.